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WEEKEND EDITION - NOVEMBER 5, 2017

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

Increase in drug use equals increase in Hep C cases SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Before the end of this year, Darke County could see nearly 100 diagnosed cases of Hepatitis C. According to Dennis Wein, RN, RSN, MPH who serves as the county’s emergency response coordinator and infectious disease nurse, the ďŹ rst two quarters of 2017 saw 47 cases diagnosed in Darke County.

Wein said he believes that number will double by the end of December.

The rise in cases of infectious disease is a direct result of the nation’s opioid addiction, says Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker of the Darke County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce. Whittaker also is a member of the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County.

Whittaker says the drug abuse problems facing the county “mirrors� what’s happening across the nation. “It goes along with the United States as the opioid crises spirals out of control we see the issues that also spiral out of control. Infectious diseases have to do with sharing needles. When substance abusers are under

the inuence they engage in high risk behaviors,� Whittaker said.

A 2016 report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reveals the rising number of HIV and Hepatitis C cases in rural areas across the nation, identifying 220 counties with high risk of disease.

According to the report, populations living in most of the counties are predominantly white with high unemployment and overdose death rates.

Darke County isn’t on the CDC’s list yet, but other counties in southern Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana are on that list. “People’s lifestyles,�

Wein said, “are contributingâ€? to the outbreak of Hepatitis C. In 2004, Darke County reported 23 Hepatitis C cases. Cases hovered near that ďŹ gure until 2011, when a steady increase was reported.

In 2011, there were 32 cases. By 2016, the number of Hepatitis C cases reported locally jumped to 44.

Not only is sharing needles a problem, so is getting tattoos from artists who do not properly sterilize needles and immediate work areas, Wein explained.

Along with the tattoo issue, Wein said Darke County is seeing an increase in younger Hepatitis C patients that can directly be traced to drug use. “The heroin is more important to them than� the possibility of contracting an infectious disease, he explained.

Hepatitis C can lay dormant in patients for several years, Wein explained, which can account for people in their 40s, 50s or 60s learning they have been carrying the disease. Some would have lived, worked or served with the Armed Forces in other countries, Wein explained. Others may have contracted the disease due to lifestyle choices – sharing a needle just once to inject drugs, even using an infected person’s razor or toothbrush.

As younger people overdose and are cared for by doctors and hospitals, lab work is revealing they are infected by Hepatitis C. Medical labs and doctors are required by law to report infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C to their county health departments.

Wein said he has not seen an increase in HIV in Darke

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

Bats force Arcanum village ofďŹ ces to move ARCANUM – The Village of Arcanum will have an unexpected new home for at least six-months and possibly longer thanks to a colony of bats that have made the city building their home. The village fears the bat droppings could create health problems in the building.

Village Administrator Bill Kessler was asked by village employees to test the air quality in the building. They originally thought mold might be the issue and were surprised by the real culprit. The test led them to the attic of the building where the problem was found.

The village is estimating the cost to remove the bat waste and sanitize the building and paper documents will cost approxi-

mately $250,000. That cost does not eliminate the colony from the building.

Mayor Judith Foureman said, “We’re moving forward quickly and getting the building taken care, making determinations on what will be down the road for us and getting the employees in a safe work environment and being of service to the public.�

Residents can continue to utilize the drop box in front of the current city building and an additional box will be set up at their temporary home at 1 Pop Rite Drive inside the All American Clothing Building.

The Arcanum Village ofďŹ ces will be closed Nov. 6 and 7 in order to move to their temporary ofďŹ ces.

and board member for the county’s health district, and Whittaker, county ofďŹ cials and the Coalition for a Healthy Darke County are researching a number of options to combat drug abuse and prevent the spread of disease.

Deschambeau said he believes providing some kind of needle exchange program would be beneďŹ cial. “It’s not promoting drug abuse, it’s promoting health,â€? Deschambeau said, noting he understands how misleading such a program could be for those not affected by drug use. “It would be exchange one (needle), get one,â€? he said, pointing out he understands an exchange would not “eliminate the problemâ€? of

drug abuse, but “would reduce� the spread of disease.

For the last several years, Whittaker said he’s been part of several groups looking at drug prevention. “We’ve discussed the growing drug problem in the community. All things have been looked at, including drug prevention education, what else can ďŹ rst responders do, do we need to change the way we need to do things? The criminal justice system has looked at doing things differently.

Controlling infectious disease through new needles has been discussed just like everything else. It’s being evaluated with all other options. We’re like any other community - we want to look at every option.�

Coming attraction: Parking at Memorial Hall SUSAN HARTLEY

A colony of bats and their toxic droppings have forced the Village of Arcanum to move its ofďŹ ces due to unsafe working conditions. (Photo courtesy of WHIO)

County, but that these cases are referred to the Montgomery County Health District, which has been tasked with caring for and counseling this region’s HIV and syphilis patients.

Also according to the CDC report, whites continue to have the highest rate of syringe sharing and today make up more than 50 percent of new PWID cases – People Who Inject Drugs.

During 2005-2015, the racial composition of new PWID cases changed. The CDC reports the percentage of “blacks decreased from 38 percent to 19 percent; the percentage of whites increased from 38 percent to 54 percent; and the percentage of Hispanics remained stable,� with whites found to be engaging in riskier injection behaviors than blacks.

Some states and counties are instituting needle exchange programs.

According to Wein, Darke County’s Health Commissioner Dr. Terry Holman sees that the “used needle exchange programs have been proven to be very effective.�

According to both Wayne Deschambeau, President/ CEO of Wayne HealthCare

GREENVILLE – Visitors to Greenville’s St. Clair Memorial Hall won’t have long to wait to ďŹ nd convenient parking.

Before long, 92 parking spots – four handicap accessible – will be available in the former junior high building site.

As part of the district’s Ohio Facilities Construction Commission project, the site can be utilized for parking and green space. “The new parking lot will help with both school and community activities at Memorial Hall,â€? Fries said, in addition to parking for school staff and those visiting the district’s administrative ofďŹ ces housed

in Memorial Hall.

Fries said along with extra parking, new sidewalks will be constructed to offer access to all three streets surrounding Memorial Hall - Fourth Street, Fifth Street and Central Avenue. “The OFCC policy allows us to replace sidewalks,� Fries said, as well as some landscaping.

The parking lot also will have access to Memorial Hall’s current handicap entrance, Fries explained.

Workers with Garmann Miller Architects have nearly completed grading of the site and drainage pipes were delivered this past week.

Fries said Garmann Miller’s goal is to complete the project by December, depending upon the avail-

Workers continue to ready the former Greenville Junior High site, which soon will feature 92 parking spots and greenspace. (Susan Hartley photo)

ability of asphalt during winter months. If not by then, the project will be completed by spring, he said.

Workers continue to complete asbestos abatement at Woodland Primary and the South School and East School sites have been returned to green

space.

Fries said no decisions have been made on what to do with the South and East sites, but said administrators are looking into working with local government entities who may have interest in purchasing property from the district.

Arson reward offered for Greenville house ďŹ re tips CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for an October ďŹ re on East Third Street in Greenville.

On Wednesday, the Greenville Fire Department and Police Department combined to post a Blue Ribbon Arson Reward to encourage tips that will bring anyone responsible for this ďŹ re to justice.

The ďŹ re at the two-story residence occurred on Oct.

15 at 450 E. Third St. in Greenville. According to the investigation, the blaze broke out in the garage and quickly spread to the residence. “The garage was full of items that made it impossible to gather any type of evidence for testing during the investigation,� said Assistant Fire Chief Shannon Fritz. “This is why we are turning to the public for any tips that can help give us the information we need.�

Anyone with any information about this ďŹ re is urged to contact the Greenville Police Department at 937-548-1103.

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Greenville Police Officer Darrin Fox and Greenville Assistant Fire Chief Shannon Fritz talk about reward offered for arson information (Clinton Randall photo)

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Juvenile admits to ‘tagging’ in city park; names other offenders VANDALISM

On Oct. 14 an officer was dispatched to East Main Street on the report of juveniles spray-painting the bridge. A local business owner said he was checking his business when he observed two juveniles standing near the bridge. He walked over toward them and heard a spray paint can and smelled paint. The complainant said he ran down the embankment and saw multiple subjects running from the area. The

complainant said he saw the subjects get into a green car and drive away. He also told the officer he had photos and would send them to the officer. After viewing the photos, police officers were able to identify two of the male juveniles.

On Oct. 27, an officer along with a School Resource Officer spoke with one of the subjects and his mother at the Greenville K-8 building. The subject, age 14, admitted he was with three other male juveniles, ages

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13, 15 and 16, when two of the other boys said they wanted to ‘”tag something” (graffiti). They walked to East Main Street and two of the boys began spray painting underneath the bridge. The male subject being interviewed told officers he watched two of the other boys tag and also said the complainant did come over to the area and began to question them. The juvenile said they all ran away, but none of them got inside a green car. According to the report, the juvenile subject also told police he had witnessed or heard two of the boys he was with Oct. 14 tell about tagging other sites around town, including the train trestle, the bridge near Maid Rite, silos, and structures at the city park and city pool. The subject admitted to doing some tagging himself at a bridge near Muffler Mart on Chestnut Street as well as at the shelter house and picnic tables near the band shell at the city park. He also gave officers the name of another juvenile who had been tagging. The subject revealed the names, or “tags” each of the boys spray-painted at each site.

According to the report, the words include Smore, Bogus, Video, Smerf, Ghost, Pear, Travel and Kush. The subject’s phone was turned over to police to search for evidence. No charges were made as of Oct. 27.

On Oct. 26 a man walking in the Greenville City Park reported seeing a juvenile leaning over a newly poured concrete pad under a bench on Memorial Hill.

When the juvenile saw he was being watched, he left the scene on a bike. The witness took photos and gave police a description of the suspect, a 16-year-old male. Upon investigation, several names had been written in the wet cement.

The officer recognized who the juvenile was from the witness description and from the names that had been carved in the cement.

The School Resource Officer confirmed the juvenile’s description and the initials and names belonging to the juvenile and his girlfriend. Police spoke with the girlfriend at Greenville High School and she admitted she had walked through the park and also told her boyfriend it was a “dumb idea” for him to carve names and initials in the wet cement. When

the officer spoke with the male juvenile subject, he said he’d seen people write their names in wet cement and didn’t think it was “a big deal.” He also told officers he thought he was “allowed to do this for a memory.” The male juvenile was cited for criminal damaging. Damage to city park is estimated to be $1,200.

On Oct. 23 officers responded to reports of vehicles being vandalized while their owners were attending Mass on Saturday, Oct. 21, at St. Mary’s Church on West Third Street. Both victims advised police they had parked in the St. Mary’s School parking lot across from the church.

Both observed scratch marks on their cars. One victim said he noticed the gas cap on his vehicle was open when he came out of the church from Mass. He said he closed it and drove home, later noticing the scratch marks. The officer has requested video of the parking lot from the school as part of the department’s investigation.

DISORDERLY

On Oct. 25 an officer was called to Circle Mart, 100 East Main Street in reference to a juvenile with injuries from a fight. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the juvenile victim, who was being treated by the Greenville Township Rescue Squad for a bloody nose. The juvenile told the officer he was walking home from the K-8 building on Ohio Street with three other male juveniles when one of them said he wanted to fight. The injured juvenile said he told the boy ‘no.’ After an investigation, it was learned a fight had been set up to take place in one of the juvenile’s backyards. All four boys walked to the residence and a fight ensued between two of the boys.

The fight was recorded and downloaded onto YOUTUBE. The injured juvenile ended up walking to Circle Mart for help. Following their investigation, police cited three of the juveniles for disorderly conduct.

TRAFFIC STOP

knor. The officer identified the driver as Falknor and confirmed the suspension.

Falknor had a previous conviction for a driving suspension in June 2017 through Indiana. Falknor was cited for driving under non-compliance suspension, subjecting her vehicle to being immobilized. The vehicle was towed from the scene to await the immobilization decision.

On Oct. 23 an officer responded to the report of a vehicle passing a bus that was stopped to unload children in front of a residence in the 700 block of Jackson Street. The bus driver reported she was traveling south bound and had stopped and activated the extended stop sign on the bus. A vehicle traveling north bound passed the bus without stopping.

The bus driver gave the officer the license plate and a description of the car and its driver. The officer ran the license plate through LEADS and found the vehicle was registered to an Eric Bond. Bond was contacted and said he lived in Troy and worked at Fram Filtration. Bond came to the Greenville Police Station to discuss the incident with the officer. Bond, who fit the description given by the bus driver, was cited for not stopping for the bus.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

On Oct. 26 an officer responded to the 400 block on Tecumseh Street in reference to a domestic violence complaint. The complainant said the incident took place when she was walking to Papa Johns with the subject, Charles Phillips. The complainant told the officer as they were walking they saw another man she used to talk to and yelled at him.

Phillips became upset and grabbed her arm and pulled her down the creek bank next to The Laundry Room.

The complainant said Phillips said he was going to kill her and he proceeded to hold her down, covering her mouth so she couldn’t yell for help. She said Philips began choking her. At this point, another man wearing a red shirt, she said, came

by and began yelling at Phillips. Phillips let her up and she ran to a family member’s residence on Tecumseh. Phillips followed the complainant, but went away once he saw the relative was home. Officers attempted to locate the witness wearing a red shirt, but were unable to find him. They eventually found Phillips at Circle Mart. He admitted to arguing with the complainant.

Phillips was arrested and transported to the Darke County Jail where he was held on domestic violence charges without bond.

WANTED PERSON

On Oct. 26 an officer on patrol saw James Randolph sitting on a porch in the 400 block of North Gray Avenue. The officer knew Randolph had an active warrant from Montgomery County for failure to appear on a traffic offense charge. When Randolph saw officers, he went inside the residence. The officers knocked on the door for several minutes before Randolph answered. His identity and warrant were confirmed and he was transported to the county line and released to a Clay Township police officer.

On Oct. 26, Darren Woods turned himself in at the Greenville Police Department. He was wanted on an active warrant from the department for failure to appear for sentencing on a charge of inducing panic.

Woods was transported to the Darke County Jail and incarcerated 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 public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved.

Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

On Oct. 24 an officer conducted a traffic stop on Sweitzer Street after noticing the driver fit the description of a person who was under a license suspension through Darke County. The vehicle was registered to a Jacklyn Fal-

Open discussion on boundaries at FOA CLUES ACROSS 1. River herrings 6. Body art (slang) 9. Taxis 13. Covered with asphalt 14. Mineral found in granite 15. Assist 16. Handled 17. Not drunk 18. Home to a famous tower 19. Songs 21. A way to designate 22. More infrequent 23. Medical man 24. Tellurium 25. Cycles/second 28. Neither 29. Home to a famous tower 31. Former Ravens tight end Todd 33. One who helps 36. Tries to persuade 38. Israeli city __ Aviv 39. Political distance (abbr.)

41. Emergency first aid worker 44. Canadian law enforcers 45. Fathers 46. Drain of resources 48. An awkward stupid person 49. Home of the Wolverines 51. Chinese 52. Gives a hoot 54. Emaciation 56. “Sam Malone” 60. Horses do this 61. Hillsides 62. River in Florence 63. Republic of Ireland 64. Lapse 65. Blemished 66. Backside 67. Woman (French) 68. An edict of the Russian tsar

CLUES DOWN 1. The Bird of Paradise 2. Emit coherent radiation 3. Above 4. Passover feast and ceremony 5. Commercial 6. Rome is on its banks 7. Kershaw and King Felix are two 8. Seaman 9. Stores an electronic charge 10. Teething babies need _ __ 11. Threaten persistently 12. Not fresh 14. Presides over 17. Astronomical period 20. Harding’s self-proclaimed mistress Britton 21. Nocturnal primate 23. Patriotic American women 25. Vietnamese river 26. Suspect 27. Heroic tales 29. Fences of wooden stakes 30. Venzetti’s partner 32. Outermost parts of an area 34. Type of student 35. Noncoding RNA gene 37. Frocks 40. Sunscreen rating 42. Opposite of women 43. Needed to play games 47. A partner to carrots 49. Absolute 50. Disgraced French aristocrat Antoinette 52. End 53. Food eaten between meals 55. Cold wind 56. Streetcar 57. Soluble ribonucleic acid 58. Singles 59. Intersecting point 61. Beats per minute 65. Gold

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GREENVILLE – Do you walk on eggshells to avoid conflicts? Have you been taken advantage of, or had items stolen? Do you bring up what “he’ or ‘she” has done wrong in the past?

An open discussion about boundaries will take place on Nov. 9 at FOA Family of Addicts weekly meeting.

Anyone is welcome; come with questions or just listen.

FOA meetings are held every Thursday from 7-8:30 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 131 East 4th St.,

Greenville.

FOA rebuilds families and transforms lives through the 3 E’s; educate, empower and embrace.

Through weekly meetings in various Ohio counties, navigation, one-on-one phone support and outreach opportunities, FOA is a sought after and respected resource in the Miami Valley.

For more information, contact FOA Families of Addicts, non-profit organization – Darke County Director Heather Lawson, 937-478-2968.

Angela D. Bergman with local defense attorney Randall E. Breaden during Tuesday’s change of plea hearing. (Clinton Randall photo)

Wife pleads guilty to assaulting husband with knife

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Following a domestic dispute gone terribly wrong on April 27 in Greenville, 31-

year-old Angela D. Bergman pleaded guilty to one count of Attempted Felonious Assault (F3) Tuesday afternoon in the Darke County Common Pleas Court.

Bergman is said to have stabbed her estranged husband multiple times in the torso with kitchen knives. The attack ended on the McMiller’s CarryOut property, located on Martin St. in Greenville, after police arrived on the scene.

After entering the guilty plea Tuesday, Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered a pre-sentence investigation to be completed before a Dec. 18 sentencing date.

Bergman faces up to three years behind bars and a $10,000 fine.

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Practice donates to Greenville’s K-8 school

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybird.com

Pictured with Pick 6 grand prize winner Steve Neal (center) are (L-R) Trisha Hill of JT’s Brew & Grill, Annette Sanders of The Early Bird and Kendall Hemer from Hansbarger Home Solutions. (Clinton Randall photo)

Ansonia’s Steve Neal claims Early Bird contest grand prize GREENVILLE - The Early Bird & Bluebag Media’s 2017 Pick 6 Pigskin Challenge grand prize winner, Steve Neal of Ansonia, claimed his new 4.6 cubic feet Frigidaire Beverage Center from contest sponsor Hansbarger Home Solutions Thursday after-

noon.

Neal’s name was chosen out of 10 weekly winners throughout the varsity football season. He was also presented with additional food prizes from weekly contest sponsors JT’s Brew & Grill, Domino’s and Hot Head Burritos.

Helping students plan for after graduation VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA Chapter and High School Guidance Counselor Hollie Arhens will be hosting the third annual College, Technical, Military and Business Expo/Fair at Versailles High School on Nov. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. A new addition to the activities this year will be local businesses sharing employment opportunities, now, over the summer, after high school and college graduation, internship opportunities, and scholarship opportunities.

This activity is free and open to grades 9-12 and parents and light refreshments will be served. Mrs. Arhens and Versailles FFA are in the process of securing colleges, technical schools, businesses and military that will be attendance. Colleges, tech-

nical schools and military planning to be in attendance include: Navy, Ohio State University-ATI, Ohio Statea University Main Campus and Lima, Bowling Green University, Ball State University, Sinclair Community College, Edison Community College, Wright State UniversityLake Campus, Miami University, Ivy Tech, Wilmington College, Wright State University Main Campus, IU East, MVCTC Adult Education, University of Dayton, Air Force, Army, Marines, Ohio Army National Guard and University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH), and Hobart Institute. Businesses that have committed to attend so far include: Midmark, Wayne Hospital, Kings Command and BASF Corporation.

GREENVILLE – There’s a new sign hanging in the main gym at Greenville’s K-8 building.

Thanks to Dr. Ron Dean and his staff at Western Ohio Dental Medicine, the school’s athletic fund is $1,000 richer.

The sign advertising the dental practice hangs above the gym’s scoreboard.

According to Superintendent Doug Fries, the dental practice contacted his office about placing a sign in the new gym and he came up with the plan for a donation that can be renewed every five years.

“It’s a nice thing to do for the community,” Dean said of the donation from his practice. “We have a lot of children from the school in our practice. It’s a great school and a great community.”

Western Ohio Dental

Medicine offers general dentistry for both adult and pediatric patients, which includes surgical procedures such as implants and wisdom teeth removal.

The month of November is Patient Appreciation Month at Western Ohio Dental Medicine.

New patients are eligible for a free exam with cleaning and X-rays, which expires in February.

New and existing patients are invited to participate in an appreciation drawing. Each week through November one winner will be drawn for a free take home whitening or a Vitality-brand toothbrush. Patients will need to sign in to sign up. Patients must be seen or scheduled within one year.

Dean’s practice is located at 444 Bur Oak, Greenville. Check them out on Facebook or on their website at rdeanmd.com.

Left to right back row: Kim, Robyn, Dr. Ron Dean, Greenville City Schools Superintendent Doug Fries, Missy, Heather, Left to right front row: Alisa, Britney, Shelly, Kelly, Nicki, and Kim.

DCCA Family Theatre has electric opener GREENVILLE – Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas featuring a unique blend of poignant storytelling, dazzling visuals, and evocative music will open Darke County Center for the Arts’ Family Theatre Series season on Nov. 19 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville. “This captivating and magical tale of adventure, friendship, and love captures the true spirit of the holiday season,” said Keith Rawlins, DCCA Artistic Director. “The creative storyline centered around a young bird named Max features delightful creatures that light up the stage, providing a wonderful show for families to enjoy together as we enter the festive holiday season,” Rawlins concluded. The show starts at 2 p.m.

According to Rawlins,

Countywide Public Safety

COMMUNICATIONS LEVY

ISSUE 3

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Issue #3 is a .45 mill levy to support the Public Safety Communications System in Darke County.

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

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

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

Lightwire Theater has captured the imagination of local youngsters and their families with two earlier productions at St. Clair Memorial Hall which utilized Lightwire’s unique combination of electroluminescent artistry with puppetry, music, and dance. Performers wear costumes outfitted with glowing wire to bring colorful creatures to life on the darkened stage, stimulating imaginations while delighting audience members of all ages. Timeless Christmas music is featured in this show, including songs from Nat “King” Cole, Maria Carey, and Peter Illich Tchaikovsky.

DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is celebrating its 20th year of presenting professional touring productions which introduce local children to the magic of theatre;

sponsorships make possible the low ticket prices making this opportunity for funfilled cultural enrichment accessible for families of all income levels. 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, Wayne Healthcare, Greenville Rotary Club, and Family Health are sponsors of DCCA’s Family Theatre Series. The series also receives support from the Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation, and DCCA memberships. Additionally, DCCA receives operating support from Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation and Lydia

Schaurer Memorial. This performance is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC), a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.

Tickets for A Very Electric Christmas cost $5, and can be purchased by contacting the DCCA Office at 937-547-0908 or online at www.CenterForArts.net.

Tickets are also available at the Greenville Public Library, the Darke County Visitor’s Center and Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville, as well as at Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles, and if any remain by show time will be sold at the box office prior to the performance.

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Free tickets available Portable CO detectors alert paramedics

GREENVILLE – The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band will present a free public performance at Greenville High School Gymnasium on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Described as “a great instrument for stirring patriotic emotions,â€? the Field Band is the ofďŹ cial touring musical representative of the U.S. Army. The concert, sponsored by Darke County Center for the Arts, will also feature the 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus.

Since its founding in 1946, the 65-member Concert Band has performed in all 50 states as well as 30 foreign countries for audiences totaling hundreds of millions. The group, considered by music critics to be one of the most versatile and inspiring musical organizations in the world, presents a powerful and diverse program of marches, popular music, patriotic selections, overtures, and instrumental and vocal solos. Its members are selected by highly

competitive audition, and represent some of the ďŹ nest musical talent in America.

This exciting and inspiring performance is free and open to the public, but tickets are required and are available at the Greenville Public Library, Darke County Welcome Center, and Readmore’s Hallmark, as well as at the DCCA ofďŹ ce located on the third oor of Greenville Public Library.

For more information, contact the DCCA ofďŹ ce at 937547-0908.

Genealogical Society meets

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Genealogical Society’s annual First Families, Tony Seiler Award, and Christmas Party will be Nov 12, at Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville. The meeting will be at 2 p.m.; bring holiday ďŹ nger foods to share. For more information, call (937) 5488295. This meeting is open to anyone.

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BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Portable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors helped alert paramedics to a problem Friday morning at a family home in Greenville.

According to Greenville Twp Rescue Chief Brian Phillips, the devices activated immediately upon paramedics entering the home on the 700 block of Martin Street. “As soon as they activated we called the ďŹ re department in to get reading levels of the poisonous gas,â€? Phillips stated.

The portable devices,

funded by a safety grant through the department, are worn by each paramedic. This helps alert them to the presence of carbon monoxide which can help give a quicker diagnoses as to the root of the patient’s symptoms and administering medical treatment much more efďŹ ciently.

Three family members were quickly transported to the hospital for CO poisoning – their conditions are unknown.

Readings by the Greenville Fire Department in the home, indicated carbon monoxide levels of up to 500 parts per million (ppm). According to OSHA, readings

of 400 ppm or more can be life-threatening after only three hours of exposure. “We quickly ventilated the home and turned off all the gas,â€? explained Greenville Fire Capt. Shawn Brandenburg. “There were no CO detectors in the home, but there are now.â€? “This kind of incident goes to show that a carbon monoxide detector is crucial in homes‌.especially this time of year,â€? added Greenville Fire Chief Russ Thompson.

The Greenville Fire Department has a program for anyone living in the city limits that would like a free smoke and/or carbon mon-

Each paramedic from the Greenville Township Rescue carries a portable CO detector. (Clinton Randall photo)

oxide detector installed. For more information, contact the GFD at 937-548-3040.

GHS community walking program begins Nov. 6 GREENVILLE - Again this year, Greenville High School will open its doors to community members seeking a warm, safe place to walk on winter evenings.

The public is invited to walk at the high school from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, Nov. 6, and continuing through March 29. There will be no walking during Christmas break. Also, if school is closed during a day or there are parent/teacher conferences, then it will be closed to walking that evening. A complete calendar of available walking dates will be available to walkers at the sign-in desk.

Greenville High School

opened its doors to walkers many years ago. The Greenville Board of Education has continued to support this activity in the high school.

Last year, dozens of people enjoyed the program.

Greenville City Schools is happy to support this wellness activity to beneďŹ t residents of the community.

Seven and a half laps around the interior hallway loop is equivalent to one mile.

Walkers go in a clockwise direction on Mondays and Wednesdays and counterclockwise on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The district is pleased to provide a safe, free and warm place for people to walk. The program does not

cost the school district extra money because volunteers monitor the walkers and custodians are usually working in the building during the evening. Thank you to those who help monitoring the activity including SADD Club, IMTV, Varsity G Club, NJROTC, Key Club, French Club, Student Council, Med Tech, student body, members of the school board and school district personnel.

Those interested in walk-

ing at the high school are asked to enter by the main entrance by the agpole, sign in upon arrival and check off their name when leaving. Walkers are asked to walk only on the ďŹ rst oor. No running or jogging is allowed. Also not allowed are wheeled items such as strollers and skateboards.

Students under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

Veterans remembered at Versailles Museum VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum is hosting a different type of Veteran’s Day Commemoration this year as they model the event after a children’s book

by Margot Theis Raven that tells the story of preparing the table for the soldier that is not coming home. Either a POW or MIA the soldier will not be breaking bread with their family. The story came out of the Vietnam Era by a group known as the Red River Fighting Pilots Association, as a way to honor their lost Brethren.

The book, “America’s White Table� shares the symbolic table and its missing guest.

As a special Veteran’s

Democrat Breakfast

GREENVILLE – There will be an early riser breakfast at the Brethren Retirement Community in the cafeteria on Nov. 11, 8 a.m.

Come and enjoy good fellowship plus a wonderful breakfast. This will be the last breakfast until Feb. 10, 2018. Everyone is welcome.

For reservations, call Tom Hans at (937) 273-3865 or David Niley at (937) 5484517.

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Also a video of a recent interment of a veteran at Arlington National Cemetery will be shown continuously on the screen in the Military Room. The video was provided courteously of Leo and Janet Rinderle.

Join them for this somber celebration on Nov. 12.

The museum is open from 1-4 p.m.

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Improving Kruckeberg intersection Now that my summer farm chores and harvest is ďŹ nished, I have time to address a news article earlier this year. In all my hundreds of thousands of miles I have traveled around this country I have never seen another intersection designed like this for an improvement.

When I saw the proposal in the paper my immediate thought was to be the most ridiculous proposal ever.

I voiced that thought out loud and my daughter said there is bound to be a lot more accidents there than before. It may be a way to close through trafďŹ c but it does nothing to prevent accidents there.

I assume the study must have been taken by road tire counters and not by someone actually observing the intersection for a few days. After construction begins there, I for one will not take that route no matter how convenient it might be at times.

I think the State Patrol and the Sheriff should insist on a couple strategically placed cameras be installed with elimination lights to help evaluate accidents on U.S.127.

Dale Dickerson, Union City ------------------------Hope to have opportunity to serve I was born in Darke County, one of the ďŹ rst generation that was not born on the eight-generation Ohio bicentennial Surber family farm in southern Ohio. Most of you know me from repairing your computer.

I began repairing computers at an early age and started my own small business. This work helped me pay for my tuition to the University of Cincinnati. I returned home to Greenville and commuted to Wright State University to perform computer work for various businesses and local government. Upon graduation from Wright State University in 2004

in electrical engineering, I opened a small store in computer repair and services.

My business ourished and I expanded into real estate in 2007. In 2010 I married my wife Jessie, and moved into the home where we currently reside in Greenville Township. I continued to invest in the area, because I have always believed in investing in your home community.

The economy was down and in spite of a tough environment, I was able to expand both my computer and commercial real estate business. I was then blessed with two boys, which to my delight are better looking than their father. In 2013 I began performing weights and measures work on the weekends for the Darke County Auditor. Last December I was given the opportunity to work full time for the County Auditor’s real estate department. The state of Ohio requires substantial education and examination which I passed.

This allows me to use my background in mathematics, statistics, and real estate. I have found this area to be a great place to work and raise a family. I have always been invested in this community and I hope to have the opportunity to represent and work for you as Greenville Township Trustee.

Geoff Surber, Greenville EDITOR’S NOTE: The Early Bird has a longstanding policy of not running election-related letters-to-the-editor the weekend prior to an election. The policy allows for exceptions when the editorial board deems a candidate should be given an opportunity to answer criticism in the waning days prior to the election.

The editorial board felt the criticism, whether just or unjust, Geoff Surber received this week on a social media page was enough to warrant a response from Mr. Surber.

Polling places announced for Nov. 7 election DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Board of Elections announces the following voting locations will be open for the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Voters are urged to check the following list or visit www.myohiovote. com for their voting location and sample ballot.

01 1-A – Greenville First Congregational Christian Church, Community Bldg., 123 Wayne Ave. 02 1-B – Greenville First Assembly of God Church, 7219 St. Rt. 118 03 1-C – Greenville First Assembly of God Church, 7219 St. Rt. 118 04 2-A – Greenville First Congregational Christian Church, Community Bldg., 123 Wayne Ave. 05 2-B – Greenville Brethren Home – Brick Room, 750 Chestnut Street 06 2-C – Greenville

Investing in State of the Art Schools If we want to prepare our students for 21st century jobs, we need to SHERROD invest in BROWN 21st century U.S. SENATOR classrooms.

But too many of our schools have fallen into disrepair, and students can’t learn in schools that are crumbling around them.

Last week, several Ohio schools were forced to close early, taking away valuable classroom time, due to excessive heat and a lack of adequate air conditioning and modern ventilation in many older buildings.

Last month, I visited one Ohio high school that is 90 years old, and has never been renovated.

And unfortunately, we see the same issues in schools across Ohio.

We need to invest in updating our schools, so that we can not only be prepared in circumstances like heat waves, but also so that we can continue to

prepare the next generation of leaders.

That’s why this summer, I introduced the School Building Improvement Act of 2017, which would provide local districts with an infusion of direct grants and school construction bonds over the next 10 years to update our schools and create an estimated 1.9 million jobs across the country.

All of the school repair, renovation, and construction would be completed with American-made materials, supporting our local manufacturing and construction industries.

Nearly a quarter of state and local infrastructure dollars are spent on our public schools. This investment would support good jobs, putting Ohioans to work rebuilding schools with American-made steel, iron, and concrete.

During President Trump’s campaign, he promised a $1 trillion dollar investment in American infrastructure, built with American iron and

steel and made by American workers. And since the beginning of the year, I’ve been clear that I’m eager to get to work with the president to make that investment a reality.

Rebuilding our schools has to be part of any plan.

This is an investment that will pay off now, in the form of good constructions jobs, and in the future, as we better prepare the next generation of Ohioans for the workforce.

WEST CHESTER – Congressman Warren Davidson announces “Mobile OfďŹ ce Hoursâ€? to better service constituents in Butler, Preble, Darke, Miami, and Clark counties. A member of Rep. Davidson’s staff will travel to locations in these counties to enhance ofďŹ ce availability and accessibility and address any issues or concerns constituents might have.

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Versailles tops Johnstown-Monroe to advance to regional finals GAYLEN BLOSSER

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KETTERING – The Versailles Lady Tigers battled through a slow start Thursday night at Trent Arena before defeating the Johnstown-Monroe Lady Johnnies 3-1 and advance to the OHSAA Elite Eight and face the 2016 D-III state champion Miami East Lady Vikings in the regional finals.

“I just thought we had so many errors that we hadn’t had in any of the other games and we were able to make runs more easily (previous tournament matches),” said Versailles Coach Kenzie Bruggeman. “It’s hard to make those chunk runs when we have a missed serve or we hit the ball out of bounds. We definitely had a lot more of those errors tonight which is why I thought it was more difficult for us.”

The opening set of the night saw nine-ties, the last coming at 16-16 before the Lady Tigers took a 1-0 lead with a 25-20 win.

“I thought that we were

a little scattered especially on defense and serve receive and we know that,” Bruggeman noted of set one. “We know that when we’re not having our best serve receive we’re not able to get our offense going. The rest of the games we were really pushing our serve receivers to make sure that their shoulders were pushed forward and that we were at least executing that part in hopes that the rest of it would come together.”

The second game of the night had the Versailles girls trailing the entire set with the Lady Jonnies making it a 1-1 night with a 25-19 win.

“I tried to pull them back, again focusing on the missed serves and hitting it out of bounds and I think we ended up doing more that second game,” Bruggeman stated. “As long as they respond and learn from it I’m ok with that.”

Set No. 3 had the Lady Tigers jumping out to a 9-3 advantage only to have Johnstown battle back to cut Versailles lead to 12-10.

Versailles went on to

outscore the Lady Johnnies 13-10 to gain a 2-1 set advantage with their second 25-20 win of the night.

“Those first two games we just didn’t make runs at all,” said Bruggeman.

“Once we were even just to get a run of three can help in the long run of having that gap when we do get to the 20s.”

The Lady Tigers exploded out to a 14-2 fourth set advantage on the backs of Danielle Winner and Elizabeth Ording’s dominate play at the net and senior Mallory Marshal’s steady influence on the court.

Once the Lady Tigers found their stride, Johnstown-Monroe did not have an answer for the dominating Lady Tiger’s play with the Girls from Versailles moving into the Regional Finals with a convincing 25-6 set four win.

“I very much so put that on the shoulders of Danielle Winner,” noted Coach Bruggeman. “At the end of the third game she was getting ready to rotate in and I said, ‘we need your leadership – get out there and put the ball

Greenville Boys Basketball preview nears introduced they will be ing directly into our boys

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER given 5-10 minutes to have basketball booster account SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com an intra-squad scrimmage that we use to fund all the

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Boys Basketball Program will hold their first ‘Green Wave Boys Basketball Preview’ fund raiser, Saturday, November 11th in the GHS gymnasium from 6 – 10 p.m.

The evening will provide an opportunity for fans to be introduction to each of the 2017-18 basketball teams and cheerleaders.

The evening will be capped off with a full four-quarter varsity intra-squad scrimmage.

“We’re going to introduce the public to all of our teams; Seventh Grade, Eighth Grade, freshman, JV, varsity and the corresponding cheerleader groups,” said Greenville basketball coach Kyle Joseph. “After each team is

– or they can practice and do some drills.”

“The cheerleaders will have some routines they will do and we’re going to mix in some interactive games – try to draw some names for people to come and participate in events,” added Joseph. “The members of the varsity team get to compete in a three-point shootout and then we will match them up with someone from the crowd.”

The concession stand will be open the entire evening for food and drinks.

The fundraiser will include interactive games, silent auction, 50/50 drawing and more for fans, young and old alike to enjoy and on occasion participate in.

“All the proceeds are go-

things that we do in summer as well as any of the equipment needs, all the camps and shootouts that we attend,” noted Coach Joseph. “Next year I want to get to the point where we can do an overnight camp as a program where the kids don’t have to pay for any of it. That’s what I am shooting for.”

Admission is $5 for all ages. Tickets may be purchased at the door with the proceeds going to the Greenville Boys Basketball Program.

Jon Coomer Investment Management is the ‘anchor sponsor’ for the night along with many local sponsors to make the evening a successful event for the youth of the community.

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away.’ I think she had the last two kills of the third game and then ended up having at least five within the first bit of the fourth game, so she was ready to turn it on and definitely put on her leadership.”

“Kudos to JohnstownMonroe,” Bruggeman said following the win. “They put the ball away. They had a lot of good players on that side as well so it wasn’t just on us. We had good competition on the other side.”

Elizabeth Ording (20)and Danielle Winner (32) go up for a block in Versailles win over Lady Johnnies. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Greenville hosts state ranked Sidney to close season

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Green Wave played tough against the Sidney Yellow Jackets; the state’s No. 9 ranked Division II team in a 40-8 loss on Senior Night in Greenville.

“With everything we’ve been through, with the injuries and losing players, key players that were playing well at the time of their injuries, we could have folded up the tent and just went through the motions but they didn’t,” said Greenville Coach Aaron Shaffer. “They come out through the week and practice hard and get after it.”

“We had some of the best practices we’ve had – this week offensively defensively,” added Shaffer.

“This is No. 9 in the state in Division II, so to play like that for a half and then not be able to overcome the breaks at the end, it is something to grow on in the offseason.”

Greenville trailed 20-6 heading to the halftime break and would give up 20 second half points while picking up two fourth quarter points with the aid of a safety.

“We played inspired football there early on,” noted Shaffer. “You have to make some plays early to hang in it and we went in at half 20-6.”

The Yellow Jackets Isaiah Bowser, a Northwestern University football recruit racked up 176 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.

“I thought we played pretty good defense off the top but when they have a tailback in the backfield the caliber of Bowser – anytime he can go,” Shaffer stated, “and he did.”

Sidney quarterback Andre Gordon completed 9-of-12 passes for 106 yard while rushing for 62 yards and four touchdown on 13 carries.

GHS got on the board at

Greenville seniors, Braden Russell (75), Landin Brown (36), Noah Vanhorn (84) and Karsyn Fender (58) make a tackle for the Green Wave in final 2017 season game. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

2:21 in the second period with Micah Light carrying for a 1-yard touchdown after a Jackets fumble on an attempted punt.

Greenville would get the final points of the night taking advantage of a Sidney mishandled punt attempt with the snap going out of the end zone for a safety to close out the 2017 regular season.

“Cold is one thing – cold and wet is a whole ‘nother,” said Shaffer.

“Handling the ball it gets a little slick and when you can’t feel your fingers it’s even worse. It’s part of it.

This is playing football late in October. We kind of joked around about it coming out. It seems like every year Sidney week has some cold, wet-types of weather – so just have to prepare for it and deal with it the best you can.”

Wearing the Green and White for their final varsity football game was Wave seniors: No. 8 Ethan Emrick, No. 14 Owen Paulus, 21 Jarrad Crist, No. 36 Landin Brown, No. 52 Aaron Lobenstein, No. 58 Karsyn Fender, No. 59 Derrick Smith, No. 64 Hunter Anderson, No. 65 Kaleb Anderson, No. 66 Zane Clark, No. 71 Cullen Blinn, No. 74 Tanner Swisshelm, No. 75 Braden Russell and No. 84 Noah Vanhorn.”

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er), Tanner (Swisshelm), Noah (Vanhorn), Landin (Brown), Ethan (Emrick), Lobey (Aaron Lobenstein), guys like Zane Clark, unfortunately he got injured against Trotwood and lost the end of his senior year – those guys know how to do it. Jarred Crist,” said Coach Shaffer. “It’s a great group of guys that showed our young kids how to work and how to lead and what it takes to be good.”

“Our young kids will build and continue to go forward as a team and our program will continue to grow,” continued Shaffer.

“We were a really young team that gained a lot of experience this year, but it’s going to be hard to replace those guys that we’re going to lose, so those young guys in those positions that we have to fill, they have to have great off-seasons and get themselves prepared to come out here on a Friday night and get their feet under them so that we’re gelling a little sooner in the season, but this senior group – it’s a little bit bitter sweet tonight.”

“Go out there and do it to the best of your ability,” Coach Shaffer summed up the night and season. “We don’t want anything but the best – give us everything you’ve got and our kids did that tonight. You saw guys running around making plays against some really good football players.”

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SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Alyse Grillot has made a positive impact in her ďŹ rst year as Greenville’s Athletic Trainer. “I’m here for those kids,â€? said Grillot. “I want to see them succeed and I want to see them play as much as possible.â€?

After a football season that kept many Green Wave players on the sideline, Grillot often had to make the call to rest a player for a week or more. “I hate the fact that I

had to hold a bunch of kids out of football this season,�

Grillot said. “I always say I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately that’s part of my job. It’s hard sometimes to have to tell a parent or a coach especially with football – the number of injuries.�

The Michigan native graduated from Ithica High School and attended Indiana’s Anderson University, graduating in 2012.

Grillot is married to Rob Grillot, a Versailles High School alum now teaching third grade at Bradford where he serves as the

Railroaders varsity track and cross country coach.

Grillot began employment with Wayne HealthSports at Mississinawa Valley schools and transferred to Greenville in the summer of 2017.

Grillot has hit the ground running, while adjusting to sports offerings including boys/girls soccer and girls tennis not offered at MVHS. The Green Wave football program also has more athletes participating which means more helmet checks, more preseason evaluations and IMPACT testing. “I really do like the

Lady Wave ‘A Night at the Races’ a huge success

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Lady Wave basketball program held ‘A Night at the Races’ fundraiser to a packed house with the proceeds going to support the Greenville Girls Basketball Program. “It’s really rewarding putting in the hours and the things we do as coaches and then see how giving our community really is,� said Greenville Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Rachel Kerns. “It is a really fun unique fundraiser.�

The proceeds from the night pays for all the high school girls to compete in all the shootouts and overnights. “The girls didn’t pay for a dime of it, any of it,� noted Kerns. “That’s just so awesome because now money doesn’t become the issue on why some can come and some can’t come.�

Uniforms, shooting shirts, practice gear and new junior high uniforms are all a result of the work the coaches put in for the once a year girls basketball fundraiser. “It’s one big fundraiser and it brings in money to take care of most everything that we need,� Kerns said. “It’s a tremendous fundraiser,� said Green Wave eighth grade girls coach Dave Westfall, now in his 38th year of coaching. “The money goes back into the girls basketball program. We get clothes, we get shoes for the kids, pizza parties – it’s just a great night of social events, everybody gets together and it’s just a good thing for Greenville Schools and the basketball program.�

The Junior Varsity program coached by Laura Swigart beneďŹ ts equally as well as the varsity program, as do the freshman, seventh and eighth grade teams. “We use this to purchase uniforms, travel gear – we’ll use them for camps over the summer,â€? said Swigart. “We are pretty

Greenville Lady Wave Basketball Coaches (L-R) Ryan Fiely, Jeff Martin, Laura Swigart, Rachael Kerns, Steve Liette and Dave Westball. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

proud that our girls don’t have to pay a dime for anything we do throughout the season or anything we do during the summer – and that’s all because of this fundraiser.�

The Ohio State Buckeyes Football team was trailing Penn State Saturday night as the Greenville fans started arriving at Paws Bingo on Martin Street pushing the 7 pm race starting times back a few minutes as all eyes were glued to the TVs tuned to the game.

With the Buckeyes giving OSU Coach Urban Meyer a career best comeback, the evening races were soon back on track after a loud cheer from the local Buckeye fans.

The entire Lady Wave coaching staff is appreciative of the support the program receives from local businesses and fans. “Unbelievable support,�

Swigart stated. “Many of those businesses show up the night of the event and we are very appreciative of what Greenville does for the program.�

The Lady Wave Basketball Program would like to thank their sponsors with a special thanks to the Winners Circle Sponsor, Jon Coomer Investment Manager for Miami Valley Retirees. “We just wanted to be supportive of the community – the kids especially,� said Jon Coomer. “Anything for the youth that makes it a little bit nicer for them in any way is important to us. We’re glad

that we are able to do it,�

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kids,â€? Grillot said. “I think it is important to establish a relationship with them, that’s a trust factor. They come to me with injuries and they trust me to get them back to play or they trust me to say, if I tell them they cannot play it’s usually a pretty signiďŹ cant injury.â€? “Wrestling and swimming will be new sports for Alyse to cover this winter,â€? said Jim Beyke, Director of Wayne HealthSports Rehab Services. “We also anticipate a busy spring with the completion of the track complex at GHS. Greenville can be challenging in the spring because baseball, softball, and track are spread apart at different locations. That is when we supplement coverage with our casual staff or pull one of our trainers in from a surrounding school.â€? “The great thing is that all of our Athletic Trainers work very well together and help each other during busy times or with multiple events,â€? added Beyke. “Jim (Beyke) is a great guy,â€? Grillot said. “This is the best administration I have ever had. The support that I have received from Jim has been incredible.

There is communication there – there is support.� “Alyse covered the Treaty City Invitational this fall which attracted 1400 runners from the Miami Valley,� Beyke stated. “Alyse is very organized and is a hard worker. She has enjoyed the challenge of cov-

UNION CITY, Ind. After losing four of their ďŹ ve starters to graduation, the defending Tri-Eastern Conference Champions from Union City will deďŹ nitely have their work cutout for them going into the 2017-18 basketball season.

Coming off a recordbreaking season, stacked with a conference, sectional, regional, semi-state and state ďŹ nals runner-up titles, the Lady Indians will have to utilize their speed if they hope to come close to last year’s achievements. “We are deďŹ nitely a different team this year. Our average size is about 5’5â€?, so we will need speed in order to have a shot at defending our conference championship,â€? said head coach Sarah Black.

Union City may be outsized by some of their conference opponents this season, but they have one thing most do not - a lot of experience in the big games.

Returning to the court for the Lady Indians is their senior standout point guard Justiss Cantu, who was key in UC’s semi-state

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win last season. Senior Ellie Kerns was Coach Black’s go-to player off the bench in 2016-17. “Both Justiss and Ellie are great leaders and will have to use that in order to get the other girls to follow their lead,� noted Coach Black.

Another senior that had a lot of playing time off the bench last year, Kahlee Dowler, can be a threat in the paint and from beyond the three-point line. Mackezine Green, a sophomore guard with a lot of talent and experience on the varsity level, will be another scoring and stealing threat for the team this year. “We can’t teach experience and we are fortunate

to bring back four girls who played all the way through the state tournament,â€? the coach explained. “That kind of experience will deďŹ nitely help us out.â€? “Fortunately we have a great coaching staff with us again this season and each of us know how to bring the best out of each and every lady on the team,â€? she added.

The Lady Indians will open their season at home this Saturday against Southern Wells. Junior varsity game tip is set for 6 p.m., with varsity to follow.

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damper on my mood but I have to be there regardless of the weather, whether it’s snowing or sleeting sideways – I’ll be there for the kids.�

Grillot entered college not knowing what she wanted to do until she was in a freshman at Anderson and narrowed it down to Exercise Science or Athletic Training. “It’s a lot of work but I wouldn’t change my job,�

Grillot said of her choice of Athletic Trainer. “It’s so much fun – I get to watch sports and get paid for it.

I like helping people and being compassionate. It’s pretty awesome.�

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Faith Baptist to show Monumental GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The ďŹ lm, Monumental, will be shown at Faith Baptist Church, 740 Russ Road, Greenville, on Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. The showing is free, supper will be provided and activities will be provided for children. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Monumental was presented and produced by Kirk Cameron. It is the story of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beginnings. It details the people, places and principles that made America the free, prosperous and generous nation it became.

The ďŹ lm traces the history of the tiny group of religious outcasts who founded our country based on a formula that led to the best example of civil, economic and religious liberty the world has ever known. Then, Cameron challenges his audience to apply the same foundational truths in their lives, in their families and in their communities today.

If you have any questions about this showing, contact the church ofďŹ ce at (937) 548-1808 or visit www. faithgreenville.org.

Trinity Church hosting free holiday dinner beneďŹ t event ARCANUM - The Trinity United Methodist Church, at 112 W. South St. in Arcanum, will be hosting a special event the evening of Nov. 11. A free meal will be offered to all who attend, beginning at 6 pm, with a beneďŹ t auction to begin at 7.

The auction proceeds will be used to help the Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce with their annual Warm Winter Wear for Darke County Children program, and provide funds for the Arcanum Fire Department.

In addition to the auc-

tion, the church will be collecting new Christmas lights for the Arcanum Business Association, for use in decorating the park for Christmas.

The church will accept packages of new Christmas lights, and new or used items for the auction on Friday, Nov. 10, from 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 pm, and the day of the event from 3pm until auction time.

The public is invited to come share this special time with the members of the Trinity UMC.

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Sponsors make Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill event successful GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Visitors to Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Fall Open House on Oct. 7 and 8 enjoyed soup, hot dogs and pumpkin cookies donated by local vendors and individuals. Miami Valley Vending, Eikenberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA, and Patti Menendez contributed food and beverages to the popular event. The Merchant House prepared the large quantity of Buckeye Bean Soup served both days. Rudnick and Hosek Law OfďŹ ce sponsored The Bruckner Nature Center event on Saturday.

Julie Clark, Rita Wray and Friends of Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill Board members donated Silent Auction items. Terry Clark conducted grain grinding demonstrations and many other volunteers served, directed trafďŹ c, or took care of clean up to make an allaround successful fundraiser which is a traditional, fun

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St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will host bazaar

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rosary Altar Society will hold its 45th annual Holiday Bazaar in the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Basement, 238 W. Third St., Greenville, on Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to noon.

A lunch stand will be held Saturday with carryout available. Also on Saturday, the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir will sing at 11:30 a.m.

A rafďŹ&#x201A;e will be held and prizes include a $100 Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats certiďŹ cate, Magnolia Home items, OSU Crockpot Package, framed picture and lighted statue of Holy Family and a gift certiďŹ cate tree. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. You need not be present to win.

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autumn event.

The proceeds go toward maintaining and preserving historic Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill, a favorite site for locals and travelers, alike. The next events at Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill are: Christmas Preview Open House Nov. 18 & 19, and the beautiful Candlelight Walk on Dec. 1.

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Post #140 plans bazaar

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; American Legion Post #140, Greenville, will host its second annual Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will beneďŹ t veterans.

GHS Class of 1956

PITSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Norma Baker, great great grandma, has ďŹ ve generations in her family. She is joined by great grandpa Zane Baker, grandpa Jeff Baker, mother Brooke Driver and six-week-old Kashton Driver.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville High School Class of 1956 will meet for lunch on Nov. 10, noon, in the private dining room at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville. A buffet lunch will be served at noon.

For additional information, contact Duane Shields at 937-548-3072.

Harvest Supper planned

NEW MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main St., will be serving its annual Harvest Supper on Nov. 11, from 4:40-6:30 p.m. A traditional thanksgiving meal will be served including turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, dressing (plain or oyster), green beans, salad, pie.

The UMW Craft Club will have items for sales for early Christmas shopping.

Donations will be accepted. Carryout is available.

Cardinal Center plans bazaar

GETTYSBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Friends of the Cardinal Center will be hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 18. The event is located at the Gettysburg Cardinal Center (formerly Gettysburg School), 260 East Main Street from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The event will feature crafts of all kinds. Concessions will be available and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for get to sign up for door prizes. Make sure you bring your camera with you and get a picture with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Village of Gettysburg.

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Soup, Sandwich, Salad Supper Saturday, November 11, 2017 5:30pm Free will offering to support UMW Missions at Home & Abroad Please pick up a ďŹ&#x201A;yer at any of these locations and have this card stamped at all locations listed above to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE drawing.

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Future Wavaires join current Wavaires for a concert on Nov. 17

Area youth join Wavaires for show GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville High School Wavaires are preparing for the annual Youth Show Choir Camp with the performance on Nov. 17, in Memorial Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the Flower Patch and 30 minutes prior to the performance.

Each November, The Wavaires invite area students in grades 3 through 8 to a show choir camp. This year, 25 youth are joining the Wavaires to learn about staging, performing, dance moves and to just have fun making music together. The opportunity to meet the Wavaires and get to know them is wonderful and exciting for the students.

The campers will join the Wavaires on stage to perform a variety of music, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magic of Disney,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love is an Open Doorâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickey Mouse Medley.â&#x20AC;? Rehearsals for the campers are approximately one hour each day during evening rehearsals leading up to the grand performance on Nov. 17. The excitement when the two

groups get together, students and Wavaires, is awesome! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wavaire Camp is a lot of fun! I love getting to meet the Wavaires and sing with them on stage,â&#x20AC;? according to return camper Kierstyn Clark. The registration for camp is closed for this year, but mark your calendar now for next year. The details are announced on the Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters Facebook page Joining the Wavaires will be the Greenville High School Jazz Scene under the direction of J.R. Price.

The Wavaires and Jazz Scene will join together for songs by Earth, Wind and Fire as well as a few Christmas tunes to get you ready for the holiday season.

The Wavaires are directed by Mrs. Chelsea Whirledge and Brooke Jendrusik is the choreographer.

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– Sheyanna Marie Smith, 21, of Greenville, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. A celebration of Sheyanna’s life was held Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

FISHER – Betty Lou Fisher, 87, of Eaton, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 Funeral services were held Monday, October 30, 2017 at the Prices Creek Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Eldorado. Burial is in the church cemetery.

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BARKER

– Clyde Benjamin “Ben” BarkVeteran er, 79, of Greenville, died Sunday, October 29, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville.

Burial is in Mote Cemetery.

OBITUARIES HOFACKER – Laverne “Al” Hofacker, 67, of Hollansburg, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017. A celebration of Al’s life was held Friday, November 3, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

BROWN – Marian C. Brown, 82, of Greenville, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 in the First United Methodist Church, 202 West Fourth St., Greenville. Marian’s children and their spouses will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

LAFUZE

– Richard “Dick” Allen LaFuze, 59, of Haines City, Fla., died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service was held Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville.

Burial will be at a later date in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

BEST – Robert “Joe” Best, 63, of Greenville, died Nov. 1, 2017. Family and Friends may visit on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. at the Oliver Floyd Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 also at the funeral home.

ALLREAD – Stephen Lawson Allread, 79, of Rincon, GA and formerly of Lewisburg and New Madison, died Oct. 31, 2017. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 in the Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

Thieme Fund supports 20th DCCA season GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes The Jean Louise Thieme Children’s Theatre Fund of the Darke County Foundation and 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 and 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 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.”

Featured in the 20172018 series are, a heartwarming holiday spectacular for all ages with the return of Lightwire Theatre to present A Very Electric Christmas on Nov. 19; Theatreworks’ production of E.B. White’s treasured tale Charlotte’s Web on Feb. 18; and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s production of the award winning classics Guess How Much I Love You and My Little Storybook on April 8. All three performances will be on Sundays starting at 2 p.m., at St. Clair Memorial Hall. Thanks to continued community support, ticket prices have remained at $5 since the first Family Theatre Series performance in 1997. Series tickets can be purchased for $12, for all three shows Additional sponsors for

King’s Men host Pancake Breakfast GREENVILLE – Join the Chestnut Village King’s Men for their annual Fall Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 11, 8-9:30 a.m., in the Chestnut Village Center on the campus of Brethren Retirement Community. It’s a great breakfast for a great cause.

The King’s Men use Grandpa Pierce’s famous pancake recipe that has

been handed down generation after generation for over 100 years. They will have pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice, coffee and tea for the suggested donation of $5. All proceeds benefit the Resident Aide Fund which helps to cover the cost of caring for residents who have outlived their financial resources. Everyone is welcome.

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Kid Power’s Operation Lunch Line presented

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Center for the Arts will present Kid Power’s Operation Lunch Line for kindergarten through third grade students in all local public schools during the week of Nov. 13. Operation Lunch Line, an interactive musical show designed to help children learn the value of good nutrition and exercise, uses three-dimensional special effects to take the youngsters on a journey inside the human body of a boy named Max, ultimately learning that each student has the “kid power” needed to make choices that enhance their health.

“Kid Power initially captures imaginations and engages minds because he’s a modern day superhero,” explained Keith Rawlins, DCCA Artistic Director.

“The show then incorporates the components of musical theatre with audience participation and 3-D

Ansonia to conduct fire hydrant flushing A Very Electric Christmas comes to St. Clair Memorial Hall on Nov. 19.

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, Wayne HealthCare, Greenville Rotary Club and Family Health. 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 cultural enrichment. DCCA is also committed to the preservation of Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an important cultural center in the community.

For more information on DCCA, the and the 20172018 ARTS COUNT season or to purchase tickets for an upcoming event, contact the DCCA office at (937) 547-0908 or visit us online at www.CenterForArts.net.

ANSONIA - The village of Ansonia will be flushing fire hydrants the first full week of November.

The days allocated for flushing will be from Nov. 7 through Nov. 9. This step is taken to help keep the lines clean of deposits accumulated during the year and to see if any fire hydrants are in need of repair. Please be aware that this could cause instances of rusty water. Thank you for your patience. If there are any questions call the village of Ansonia at 937337-6781 ext 3.

Baroque Music of Versailles

VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is thrilled to announce it is hosting the Baroque Music of Versailles program on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 7-8 p.m.

Come into the library and enjoy a variety of musical pieces from Baroque era France. The pieces will be performed by Deb Spencer and Rob Turner using period-style flute and mandolin. This is sure to be an entertaining and educational event.

For more information about this program or anything else at the library call 526-3416 or visit www. worch.lib.oh.us.

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Operation Lunch Line will be presented to local students.

technology to teach the value of healthy eating and benefits of regular exercise to audiences who feel thoroughly entertained while they are learning important skills and behaviors,” Rawlins concluded.

DCCA’s Arts in Education program annually presents high-quality artists who perform for students in every grade level in all Darke County and Greenville City schools at no cost to the students. DCCA’s Arts in Education Series is sponsored by Bach to Rock, Gordon Orthodontics, DP& L Company Foundation, Greenville Federal, Maid Rite Sandwich Shoppe, Edison State Community College, Richard Baker, and Littman-Thomas Agency.

DCCA also receives support from Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial

Trust, Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Mandy Green Fund of the Darke County Foundation, Oliver Family Fund of the Darke County Foundation, and The Helen Hawkey Music Project. DCCA memberships and the local schools also help fund A.I.E. Programming.

Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Operation Lunch Line performances are free and open to the public. Times and dates for Arts in Education performances are coordinated with the school’s schedules; for more information regarding specific show times, contact DCCA at dcca@centerforarts.net or by calling 937-547-0908.

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Village Green hosts Veterans Day Breakfast GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Village Green Health Campus, a Trilogy senior living community, invites community veterans to join them for a complimentary breakfast on Nov. 9, 9 a.m., at Village Green Health Campus.

Village Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chefs will be pulling out all the stops to show their appreciation for the men and women who have served our country. Veterans will be able to pile their plates high with home cooked, from scratch breakfast staples. In addition to dining for free, each veteran will receive a complimentary meal for one guest.

Seating to this event is limited. Those interested

are asked to RSVP by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 by calling (937) 548-1993.

Village Green Health Campus is proud to be a member of the Greenville community, and is honored to host this event to show their appreciation for Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heroes. Campus staff and residents hope to see familiar faces and meet new friends at what is sure to be a mouth-watering morning to remember.

To learn more about Village Green, please contact the campus by calling (937) 548-1993, follow the campus on Facebook and Twitter, or visit the campus website at www.villagegreenhc.com.

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Garst hosts free Veterans Day program GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Garst Museum will hold a special Veterans Day Program on Nov. 11, 2 p.m. Wright State University professor Dr. Jonathan Winkler will speak on the causes and start of World War I. 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s declaration of war on Germany and entrance into the war.

Dr. Winkler serves as Chair of the Department of History at Wright State University as well as serving as an associate professor. He earned an A.B. degree from Ohio Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honors Tutorial College and a Ph.D. from Yale University. He has also studied at Capital University, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Salamanca.

Winkler has written several books, including Nexus: Strategic Communications and American Security in World War I, which

was published by Harvard University Press. He is an expert on U.S. foreign relations throughout our countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, military and naval history, international history, and strategic thought in the modern era.

He has also lectured before the American Philosophical Society and at the National Security Agency.

The program will also include the introduction of a temporary exhibit featuring Darke County WWI veteran Cecil Hartman.

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

This is part of Darke County WWI veteran Cecil Hartmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s temporary exhibit.

BBBS & Bob Evans partner for fundraiser

NEW MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bert Blair, president, Dorothy Shively and Twila Carter of Unit #245 American Legion Auxiliary are sampling the soup that will be the main course of the Nov. 10 annual Veterans Day Bean Supper starting at 5 p.m. The menu includes ham and beans, cornbread, slaw and coffee.

The public is invited to attend at 242 Fayette St., New Madison. Help them pay homage to our veterans.

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will be partnering with Bob Evans for two upcoming fundraisers. The ďŹ rst will be held on Nov. 7, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., at the Bob Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Greenville, 1366 Wagner Avenue. The second will be held Nov. 9, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., at the Bob Evanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Sidney, 1870 W. Michigan Street.

Bob Evans will donate 15 percent of a patronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total check when they mention the community fund-

raiser at checkout. Proceeds from the fundraiser will beneďŹ t the various programs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County offers to the community.

Studies prove the oneto-one mentoring services Big Brothers Big Sisters provides to at-risk youth helps children, families, and communities beat the odds. These services allow a child facing adversity to be matched up with a caring mentor who provides guidance and sup-

aspirations, greater conďŹ dence, and better relationships along with avoiding risky behaviors and attaining educational success.

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Sukiyabashi Jiro is a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant located in a Tokyo subway station. Jiro Ono serves a tasting menu

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Arcanum-Butler holds veterans program ARCANUM – On Thursday, Nov. 9, the ArcanumButler School District will be honoring veterans with an assembly in the high school gymnasium. The assembly will start at 1:30 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. with a reception for local veterans and their families immediately following the assembly in the cafetorium. Veterans are asked to sit behind the podium on the gymnasium floor.

This year’s guest speaker is Corporal Silas Weibel of Ashland. He proudly served in the Marines for four years and was stationed in Central and South America, and at Camp Lejeune, NC. He is an honor graduate of the Engineer and Leadership School. He and his twin brother Mason joined the

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Marines with two other classmates from Mapleton High School in Ashland in 2013.

If you plan to attend the assembly, call Kim Hollinger in the high school office at 692-5175 or email the event coordinator, Eric Weibel at eric_weibel@ arcanum-butler.k12.oh.us.

Bechard displays photos at Anna Bier GREENVILLE – The Anna Bier Gallery will present photographer Rene Bechard at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017; the exhibit will be open from 6-8 p.m. with an artist presentation at 7 p.m.

The landscape of a soap bubble will quickly enchant you. As you begin to move your eyes over the patterns, you discover recognizable figures and shapes that capture the imagination. When you realize that these images are not drawn or digitally enhanced but that they are only common soap bubbles, you will begin to understand how unique, distinctive and beautiful they are.

Bechard is a local photographer from Arcanum.

She was born in Connecticut and moved to Ohio in 1999.

Soon after her move she rediscovered her love of photography. She began shooting nature settings, wed-

dings and still objects. Then one day while blowing bubbles with her grandson, the idea came to her to see if she could capture the beautiful colors that seem to float on a soap bubble. After many attempts of using various lighting techniques, she was able to construct a lighting rig and capture the intense colors and shapes that swirl upon soap bubbles. Her work has been published in The Sun Magazine, various local newspapers and website blogs. She has won photography competition awards and contests. She lives in Arcanum with her nine cats, three dogs and one husband.

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

This exhibit will run through Dec. 9. The Anna Bier Gallery exhibits and events are made possible through the gracious support of Second National Bank, Darke Coun-

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MVCTC Student Ambassadors visited Ansonia High School. They were - Christina Smith-Agriculture and Livestock Production (Ansonia), Cody Matchett-Animal Care and Management (Mississinawa Valley), Kyle Fourman-Heavy Equipment Operator (Franklin Monroe), and Ivan Pohlman-Diesel Power Technologies (Versailles).

Sophomores learn more about MVCTC ENGLEWOOD – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Student Ambassadors visited Darke County sophomores over the past month.

Ambassadors visited TriVillage to talk with sophomores on Monday, Sept. 18.

They were Chantel Banks – Firefighter/EMS (Carlisle), Brianna Fourman – Criminal Justice (VandaliaButler), Isabelle Middleton – Business Ownership (TriVillage), and Zantiago Velasco – Culinary Arts (TriCounty North).

Student Ambassadors went to Arcanum and then to Franklin Monroe on Friday, Sept. 22. They were: Caleb Clark – Auto Services (Arcanum), Fletcher Durham – Architectural Design (Eaton), Cody Matchett – Animal Care and Management (Mississinawa Valley), Ariel Richardson – Biotechnology (Eaton), and Daiton Vinson-Sharp – Criminal Justice (Vandalia Butler).

Student Ambassadors visited Ansonia and Mississinawa Valley High School on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. They were - Chris-

tina Smith-Agriculture and Livestock Production (Ansonia), Cody Matchett-Animal Care and Management (Mississinawa Valley), Kyle Fourman-Heavy Equipment Operator (Franklin Monroe), and Ivan Pohlman-Diesel Power Technologies (Versailles).

At each visit, ambassadors shared career technical training programs and college opportunities.

MVCTC offers 40 career technical programs for high school juniors and seniors.

All sophomores from the MVCTC 27-partner school districts have the opportunity to select two career programs to visit at MVCTC during the annual Sophomore Career Days.

This year, Sophomore Career Days are scheduled Nov. 28-30. The annual MVCTC Sophomore Open House is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30, from 4:30-7 p.m. For more information about Sophomore Career Days or visiting MVCTC, call 937-8548056.

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VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA Safety Committee will be hosting a Hunter Safety Educational Program on Thursday, Nov. 16 in the Versailles High School Cafetorium, 280 Marker Road, Versailles, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The program is open to any youth and their parents that want to expand their knowledge and understanding of hunting safety. This hunter safety course is not to receive a license.

The program will feature many presenters on various hunter safety related topics. Doug Hesson will focus on general hunter and gun

PCDL adult craft sessions

PREBLE COUNTY – The Preble County District Library has several opportunities for adult crafting sessions. Join them at any of the following local libraries.

Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.: Make baby snow owls at the Eldorado Library Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m.: Make wood slice holiday ornaments at the New Paris Library.

safety. John Kaiser, Division of Wildlife, will discuss how to keep your woods in proper condition and opportunities with wetlands.

Daniel Francis, member of Darke County Pheasants Forever, will talk about the programs offered through their organization. Jeff Wenning, Darke County Game Warden, will talk about rules and regulations of hunting.

Door Prizes will be presented and light refreshments will be served. Attendees should enter through Door 19 or 7 at Versailles Schools.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Elks, 214 W. Third St., will hold its 2nd Sunday Breakfast on Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The menu includes eggs and omelets to order, sausage, bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy, waffle bar and more.

The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. This event is open to the public.

Rene Bechard’s interesting display of soap bubble photographs will be on display in the Anna Bier Gallery through Dec. 9.

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Plenty of fun planned at Bradford Library BRADFORD – The Bradford Public Library has the following events scheduled for November.

For more information or to sign-up for these programs, call 937-448-2612.

Nov. 9 – STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math) Activities, presented

by Stacie Layman, will be held for all home schooling children from grades 1-8, 10-11:30 a.m., and is a free educational service.

Nov. 14 – This will be the inaugural event for our StoryTime hour with Becca Scalf, 11 a.m.-noon.

This series will last for six consecutive weeks. The theme will be “Animals in Winter.” Each week will focus on the winter behavior of animals in different habitats. Hands-on activities, listening to stories and developmentally appropriate skills will be highlighted each week.

Nov. 14 – Our Famous “Just a Pie” Crust Class is very popular and is being offered for your Thanksgiving and Christmas baking, etc. If you

have ever been defeated by pie crust, the Bradford Public Library is offering this class for you. You will be introduced to the science of pie crust ingredients and the art of combining and rolling them to produce a flaky pastry. The class is at 6 p.m. and will be taught by Teresa Stryker. Each participant will make two crusts to take home to fill and bake. Filling recipes will be shared.

Cost for all materials is $5.

Make certain you sign-up by the deadline of Nov. 10.

Nov. 16 – Are you interested in volunteering at Bradford Public Library, but did not know what you might be doing by volunteering? The staff will hold a session at 4 p.m. They will have lots of information and are also inviting their current volunteers who can share their own stories.

Nov. 24 and 25 – LEGO Christmas Village! Love Lego’s and want to be a part of their annual Christmas scene? Bradford Public Library is inviting all Lego Lovers and aficiona-

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dos to help build their Lego Christmas Village and Santa Claus Town. They will have a new project to add this year. All Legos will be provided. Come in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 and from 10 a.m. to12:30 p.m. on Nov. 25. The second Saturday to help build the Christmas project will be Dec. 2 during the same time. This activity is recommended for kids 10 years through adults! You don’t need to sign up.

Nov. 28 – Professional Woodworking Artist, Butch Clark, will be back to help us carve a Christmas or winter delight. The workshop is held for two consecutive evenings, 6-8:30 p.m. This workshop fills up quickly and all of the wood and tools will be

provided. Butch provides this free service to attract others who might enjoy the craft of working with wood. Contact the library to get your name on the list. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 24.

Nov. 30 – Kathy’s Krafts returns for the Christmas and winter season. All attendees will create and craft their own “Winter Snowman!”

Crafter Kathy Weigandt again displays her skills with this gorgeous snow creature, which can be on display throughout the winter season. All materials are provided and the cost is $30, payable in advance and non-refundable. The snowman will be on display after Nov. 12.

The deadline for signing up will be Nov. 25.

BRC’s Supper and Seminar is Nov. 14 GREENVILLE – Brethren Retirement Community will host a free “Supper & Seminar” on Diabetes with guest speaker Rebecca Roberts, ANP-BC, CDE from the Bull Family Diabetes Center.

For Roberts, diabetes is personal. At eight-years of age, she was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes and learned first-hand the importance of managing blood sugars. As a nurse practitioner (ANP-BC) and certified diabetes educator (CDE), Roberts is committed to helping others manage their own diabetes. She’s been involved with diabetes education with a particular focus on insulin pump therapy for more than 13 years. She is employed by the Bull Family Diabetes Center,

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and is currently a board member of Diabetes Dayton. Volunteer experiences include diabetes education through the YMCA and other community outreach programs.

The Supper & Seminar event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Brethren Retirement Community, in the Brick Room, at 5:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Call 937-547-7655 to reserve your space.

Quarter Auction helps Littlefields

Fun Farm Admission to the fun farm is $8 or SAVE $3 when you bring 3 can goods for the Thanksgiving Food Drive which will be donated to FHC Fellowship Church in Arcanum.

GREENVILLE – The Friends of Top Notch 4-H Club will be hosting a Quarter Auction on Nov. 10 at The Academy Fitness Center, 651 Riffle Ave., Greenville. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Littlefield Family to help cover medical cost for their daughter, Ella.

Tickets for this event are $10 and include a meal and one paddle. The meal consists of a BBQ pork sandwich, baked beans, and slaw. Drinks and desserts will be sold separately.

Additional paddles will be available for $2 per paddle or three paddles for $5.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Jeff Kniese, president and CEO of Greenville Federal presents their donation to Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville.

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

“Greenville Federal has been a platinum sponsor of the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade for many years,” said Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville. “Their toptier commitment has helped this event to continue for over a decade and become a tradition in the community.”

The 2017 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade will feature entertainment leading up to the grand parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. The lighted event includes 90+ horse entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown area.

“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. “Investing 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 Edison State Community College, Greenville Federal & Wayne Healthcare. “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 Peggy Schultz, 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 14th annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 937548-4998 or info@mainstreetgreenville.org.

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

Her teaching career began in Ansonia in 1960-61 and ended in 1992 after 23 years in the Kettering school system. Delta Kappa Gamma was organized by 12 women teachers in Austin, Texas to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

With an MA in Journalism, Logan served as president of Alpha Upsilon three times: 19721974, 1982-1984, and 2006-2008. During her first biennium she was asked to join the state scholarship committee and followed that with a nomination of the Corresponding Secretary of Alpha Delta State (Ohio) for a two-year term in the late ‘70’s. She then was asked to serve as the State Finance Chairman for two state presidents in a row.

In 1997, she finally was asked to use her journalism background by being hired as the State Editor of Alpha Delta’s Voice.

During her 10-years as the state editor she attended conferences and conventions all over the United States to cover the news for over 6,000 members.

The job included four issues per year of a news-

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letter that contained a minimum of four pages to a maximum of 12. The job entailed the selection of submitted items, taking photographs and using the computer to put the publication together.

It was printed in Greenville by Commercial Printing during her 10-year tenure and then transported to a mailer in Dayton who affixed the labels and sorted it by postal zones and then delivered it to the post office in Dayton.

In 2007, at the end of her term as editor she was honored with the state’s Appreciation Award. In 2009, she moved to Illinois and then in 2014 she moved to Tennessee. She asked for reserve membership in Alpha Upsilon and maintains her interest by attending local meetings in Tennessee and tries to make at least one or two meetings in Ohio.

She attended the 50th Anniversary of the organization in Dallas, Texas along with four other Alpha Upsilon members in 1998. She is hoping to attend the 89th next year in Austin.

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Medical students train with local physicians GREENVILLE – Two medical students from the Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University will be completing clinical rotations with physicians at the Greenville location of Family Health Services for the next six weeks.

Tyrel Fisher is a native of Pleasant Hill and will be working with Dr. Julia Bowlin. Tyrel earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied emergency medicine. Prior to attending medical school, Tyrel was a paramedic for Greenville Township Rescue for five years.

Dexter Nye will be working with Dr. Carlos Menendez and is a native of Orwell, where he grew

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BBBS announces newest board members GREENVILLE – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is pleased to announce the newest members on their Board of Trustees. They are Mindy Adams of Sidney who works at KPMG LLP as a Certified Public Accountant; Eric Ambos of Botkins of who works as a Law Clerk for The Shelby County Prosecutors Office; John Coffield of Sidney who is the the Shelby County Treasurer; Jennifer Henke of Fort Loramie who works for Upper Valley Career Center as attendance officer; and Karen Sink of Greenville who is a retired educator.

The returning board members include Peggy Baird of Sidney, Chad Beanblossom of Greenville, Cathy Bevan of Troy, Velina Bogart of Sidney, Jane Carroll of Greenville, Barbara Dulworth from Sidney, Terri Flood of Wayne Healthcare in Greenville, Keith & Peggy Foutz of Greenville, Carol Johnston of Sidney, Lauren Lee of Sidney, Tom Martin of Sidney, Mike Rosengarten of Sidney, Angie Ross of Sidney, Lesley Schweitzer of Sidney, Linda Searls from Greenville, and Greg Zechar of Greenville.

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ARCANUM – The 2017 Christmas in the Park & Horse Parade is quickly approaching on Saturday, Dec. 9.

The Arcanum Business Association has partnered with the Arcanum Athletic Boosters to support this local event in Arcanum.

The day will begin with breakfast with Santa from 8-11 a.m. at the Arcanum High School. They will be hosting local craft vendors and artisans inside the Arcanum Field House and throughout Ivester Park.

They will have a variety of food trucks available from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. staged throughout the park.

Be dazzled by the spectacular ice sculptor from noon-2 p.m. Bring the kids to enjoy the live nativity petting zoo from noon-4 p.m. and have the kids participate making crafts in Santa’s workshop in the Scout House from 3-5 p.m.

Beginning at 6 p.m., they will have their Candy Cane Hunt in the park complete with prizes for every child. Each candy cane is numbered and they can be redeemed for prizes in the Scout House after the hunt.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Transit System will be closed on Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.

The highlight of the evening will be the Christmas Horse Parade beginning at 7 p.m. The parade will officially welcome Santa to the Village of Arcanum.

The parade will travel from Main Street through Ivester Park which will be full of lights and festive music. The park will be decorated by local community organizations and businesses, and the children will have the opportunity to meet with Santa after the parade in the Scout House.

Also, there will be complimentary horse and carriage rides available after the parade. These horsedrawn carriage rides will begin in the park and journey through the park and continue to the downtown area.

They are in search of more craft vendors for this event. All of the inside spaces within the Arcanum Field House are full, however; they have space available in the shelters in Ivester Park or you may bring your own tent. Contact Karin Baker or Erin 425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

Fout for more details. You can reach Karin Baker at 937-604-5752 by text or email kbaker@daytonfreight.com. You can reach Erin Fout at 937-459-9467 or email at foutfamily4@ gmail.com.

They are currently accepting entries for the Christmas Horse Parade.

They are accepting parade entries that include horse-

drawn carriages, wagons, buggies and individual riders. They will also accept motorized vehicles and floats for the parade that are decorated with festive Christmas lights. To receive a parade application, contact Kurt Troutwine at 937-459-6405 or through email at kurt@ troutwine-ins.com.

DCP hosts campfire GREENVILLE – Join the Darke County Park District for a good old-fashioned campfire. They are bringing back the campfire after a great night back in July.

Autumn nights just beg for sitting around a campfire with friends, so be sure to get this on your calendar. Join them on Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Bring a camp chair and join a naturalist for an evening of sitting around the fire, eating s’mores, listening to stories, and singing campfire songs. Bring your instru-

ment if you’d like to play, and bring the kids for this special night of fun in your park.

Please let them know you are coming so they have enough supplies.

Call the Nature Center at 937-548-0165 to reserve your spot around the fire.

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GREENVILLE – The Darke County governmental offices will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in Observance of Veterans Day.

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WEEKEND EDITION, NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Best-selling author returns to Arcanum ARCANUM – Linda (Coble) Castillo returned to her old stomping grounds when she visited Arcanum Public Library Monday night to sign and make a presentation on the books that she has written.

The published New York Times best-selling author, now living in Amarillo, Texas, talked about her writing career and her books, including the Kate Burkholder series, to a packed audience.

“I am so blown away with all of you people here,” said Castillo, a 1978 Arca-

num High School graduate, who moved away from the Arcanum area in 1985.

“I mentioned Hogpath Road in my book and I took a selfie at the sign today,” said Castillo.

“Mary Lee Pallant, our teacher (at Arcanum), made writing cool. I was from Ithaca, population 79, and after school, my friend Susan Morrow, also from Ithaca, and I went to seek our fortunes in Florida.”

It was while there that she met her husband, who was born in Cuba and living in Texas. She began

working at Domino’s Pizza in Dallas.

“It was difficult to get a book published in my journey as an unpublished writer,” Castillo said. “I wrote four books while working at Domino’s. The more you do something, the better it is, so I wrote four more books in those 11 years. I quit my job at Domino’s and wrote fulltime for the next few years.

I penned nine or 10 books for Harlequin.

While with Harlequin, she also began working with the Berkley Publishing Company and writing for both at the same time.

For Harlequin, she had to write three to four books a year.

“I was spending seven days working at the computer,” she said. “I had many story ideas but wanted something different.”

“I like to write, straight, high-intensity scenes like in crime fiction. I stopped writing for Harlequins and started my thriller with

Berkley.”

For her crime fiction work, she needed to get police procedural information for her books, so she went to the Dallas Police Academy. “I got to go on ride-alongs and set up crime scenarios,” she said.

Her Kate Burkholder crime thriller series is set in Amish country, which was inspired by a 2004 trip to Frederickstown, Ohio and seeing Amish buggies. She decided to explore their culture and the result has been nine books and two short novellas. Home has never been too far from her mind, as she invented Painters Mill after Painters Creek. She added, “I do have the utmost respect for the Amish.”

Her debut novel, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a two-hour original movie re-titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder.

Audience members wanted to know if there would be more movies. “I

Chris Rehmert of Greenville gets some of Linda Castillo’s books signed by the published author (seated) after her presentation at Arcanum Public Library.

have to do what my publisher tells me,” she said.

Castillo knew from an early age that she wanted to be a writer and penned her first novel at the age of 13. She’s published 30 books for three New York publishing houses and won numerous industry awards, including a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, the Golden Heart, the Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence, and a nomi-

nation for the prestigious Rita.

Her Kate Burkholder series and standalone novels are: Sworn to Silence, Pray for Silence, Breaking Silence, Gone Missing, Long Lost, Her Last Breath, The Dead Will Tell, A Hidden Secret, After the Storm, Seeds of Deception, Among the Wicked, Only the Lucky, Down a Dark Road, and she is currently working on A Gathering of Secrets due out in 2018.

Marley is workforce development specialist Norman Warner has worked in Gettysburg in one capacity or another for 37 years, but that will end when 2017 comes to a close. (Linda Moody photo)

Warner giving up village work after 37 years LINDA MOODY

CORRESPONDENT

GETTYSBURG – Norman Warner will soon be giving up his town council seat after a total of 37 years working for the village of Gettysburg, including the position of mayor, a position he held from 1979-87.

“I’m 76 years old and it’s time to get out,” he said.

He started getting involved with village affairs in 1967.

“I was out of it about 13years altogether,” he said.

“I was on council from 1967-78, and got burned out a little but came back on in 2013 until now. We had a good council and I talked Ward Dunevant into getting on and he served as president for a four-year term.”

Warner served as mayor from 1979-88 and again from 1996-2004.

It was in 2006, that he started working for the town on the streets for the council and board of public affairs and did that until 2010.

Why did he go on council in the first place?

“I was asked by Mayor Keith Dawson, a good strong Democrat and a good strong Republican Nolan Kendall came to me in the summer of 1967,” he recalled. “One of the guys was going to move out of here. I was 25-years-old, had lived here two years and didn’t know that much about it. I ran and won and I have never lost an election since in Gettysburg and won’t again because I’m not running.”

At one point in time, he ran for county commission-

er as an independent and was defeated at the polls.

Warner said he is a Democrat but noted that the village’s position is non-partisan.

“I get to the meetings a half hour early to read the minutes of the last meeting and check the bills,” he said. “Council bought the school house...that’s why I went back on. I didn’t want it to drain them clean dry.

There was a negative balance in the general fund.”

The Warners, married July 7, 1962, moved to Gettysburg in 1965, on East Main Street. “We lived there until September 1973 when we moved here (on Marvin Street),” he said.

His wife, the former Judy Subler, and he met while cruising Broadway in Greenville.

They are the parents of three daughters, Jackie Seiber, Kim Hiegel and Beth Martin, all of Darke County, and son David Warner of Celina. There are 11 grandchildren with another on the way and four great-grandchildren with one great-grandchild deceased.

He is proud of the accomplishments that were made in Gettysburg during his tenure, especially the new well field and water treatment plant.

He said he wanted to quit two years ago but was persuaded to stay on council by his wife.

Now, in his leisure, he plans to take care of whatever there is to do at their residence.

Warner said he has read the life stories of every U.S. President.

“Politics always fascinated me,” he said.

RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Partnering for Progress (P4P) and the Darke County Economic Development office have been searching for someone to lead workforce development efforts since Lisa Wendel left the position this past summer. During the organization’s annual Fall Mixer at the Bistro Off Broadway on Nov. 1, Mike Bowers, director of Darke County Economic Development, announced Tamala Marley will be the office’s new workforce specialist.

As did her predecessor, Marley comes to Darke County Economic Development with a background in education. She said she understands classroom teachers and believes she can help bridge the gap between the classroom and business. She has also spent 12 years in county government working with the Darke County Extension

Office where she was able to form relationships with local organizations. The past six years have been with Darke DD (Developmental Disabilities) working with employment services and Community First departments to build relationships with local employers.

Marley said, “There will be a lot of things to learn, but I feel I have a lot of connections within the community and a lot of relationships that have already been formed with our local employers.” She has met with Lisa Wendel, former workforce development specialist, to try and get up-to-speed on programs already in place and is planning to move forward with those programs. “We are looking to build upon what she has already started and she’s done a great job,” said Marley.

Having already done so with Darke DD, Marley is confident she will be able to form relationships with the community, commu-

Mike Bowers, economic development director, introduces Tamala Marley as the new workforce development specialist.

nity leaders, businesses and schools.

Wendel was recognized for her four years of service to the organization. She said, “Thank you for recognizing me, but more than that, thank you for making me feel welcome for the four years that I was here. I hope my successor feels as welcome as I did. Anytime I went into your organizations, I just felt a sense of welcome and collaboration.

It’s important work and you’ve made me feel like you wanted to participate in

that work.”

With over 300 employment opportunities available in Darke County, Bowers said his office will continue to work on workforce development as well as workforce attraction. He would like to see more people, including 20- and 30somethings, move into the community. The Economic Development office is working with local communities to implement downtown revitalization districts to better attract this workforce.

Williams family donates 5 more AED life-saving devices LINDA MOODY

CORRESPONDENT

UNION CITY, Ind. – The Dylan Williams Forever An All-Star Foundation presented five more Automated External Defibrillators (AED) on Monday evening.

The recipients of these potential life-saving devices were the three winning teams of this year’s memorial all-star baseball tournament (Versailles 8u – Celina 10u – Russia 12u), as well as, St. Henry and Fort Recovery local schools.

With these five donations, the Williams family has given out a total of 77 AEDs to-date in order to equip sporting events, school and public facilities with the ability to help save a life in the event of someone suffering from cardiac

arrest.

As part of Monday’s presentation, Troy Pflugner from the device manufacturer Cardiac Science, gave a demonstration on how the device works and when to use it.

“It is to be used only when a patient is unconscious and not breathing,” Pflunger emphasized. “The device will only deliver a shock if needed…you can’t kill someone, but you can help save their life.”

The G5 AED device gives the user a step-by-step audio instructions during use.

It also alerts to any maintenance issues while it is being stored for emergencies.

“We hope it collects dust and you never have to use it,” said Erick Williams, Dylan’s dad.

“Make sure everyone knows where your AED is located in case they need

The Williams family, along with Troy Pflugner of Cardiac Science, with representatives from Versailles 8u, Celina 10u, Russia 12u, St. Henry and Fort Recovery local schools. (Clinton Randall photo)

to use it during an emergency,” added Georgiana Williams, Dylan’s mom.

Dylan tragically lost his young life at just 8 years old after being hit by a baseball during all-star practice in July 2013. Since then his family has made it their mission to ensure there is always an AED available…

like one that could have saved their son’s life at the time.

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Fort GreeneVille DAR dedicates war graves DARKE COUNTY – Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR dedicated four American Revolutionary War graves on Sept. 16. Three grave markers were dedicated in the New Madison area and one in Versailles.

William Brodrick in Old Friendship Cemetery was in the New Jersey Militia with ranks of Sergeant and Private. He was at Valley Forge and marched across the Delaware above Trenton, New Jersey, Battle of Monmouth.

Peter Rush in First Universal Cemetery was in the Bedford County Pennsylvania Militia with the rank of Private.

Joseph Wiley in Providence Cemetery was in the Virginia Militia with a rank of Private. He served mostly in the Carolinas.

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Joseph Wiley in Providence Cemetery: VFW Post 7262 Don Dietrich and DAR Helen Wright

Hole. Descendants ranged from fifth to seventh great grandchildren/uncle lineage. VFW Post 7262 representative Don Dietrich was also present due to the VFW’s generous donation for purchasing markers.

Fort GreeneVille Chapter would like to thank all those who have helped in this endeavor especially the township and cemetery trustees. The project is still ongoing with several more dedications being planned.

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Shown are David and Cherie Trimble with beautification committee members Angela Beumer, Lisa Marcum and Sherri Jones.

Trimble gardens honored by club GREENVILLE – The residential gardens of David and Cherie Trimble at Park and Avenue B were chosen as the September Garden of the Month by the community beautification committee of the Ladybug Garden Club.

The Trimble’s family home showcases gardens of numerous perennials accented with colorful containers, window boxes and hanging baskets. Cherie retired from teaching 10 years ago and has devoted her time to the gardens.

RUSSIA – Recently, Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia hosted its seventh annual Car Show to benefit Hospice of Miami County.

Susan Hemm, marketing and development coordinator for Hospice, was the grateful recipient of a $4,340 donation. Hospice, being volunteer-driven, uses benefits such as this to help maintain the structure that it takes to keep the quality of assistance for those who require it.

With the help and support of their sponsors, O’Reilly Machine Tool Service, Production Support, Custom Foam Products Inc., Key Guarantee, Bensman’s Garage, FrancisSchulze Company, A&M Pallet, Buschur’s Market, Goubeaux Excavating, Performance Powder Coating, Bill Dartt, Fish Report, Frenchtown Trailers Sales & Supply Co., Phlipot Trucking, Bohman Trucking Inc., The Jewelry Barn,

Koverman-Staley-Dickerson Insurance and TC Sport and Design, this event was a huge success.

Music was provided by DJ Kenny Ray who played some great tunes and kept the energy going.

The trophies were designed by Lasting Impressions in Piqua, and were all donated by Brian Bros Painting & Restoration in Piqua. They had 68 participants who brought some wonderful cars and motorcycles. There were trophies for Best Original, Best Truck, Best Modified and Best Bike. We also had 20 trophies that were awarded to the top 20 overall participants. Also, top three motorcycles and top three trucks. The People’s Choice went to Jerry Pequignot for his Ford Galaxy. Thanks to the Shelby County Sherriff for sending out a Hum-V for folks to admire.

Chris and Lori Tomlian, and Steve and Barb Young,

Shown are Susan Hemm, Barb Young, Steve Young, Lori Tomlian, Chris Tomlian and Alison Rusk.

owners of Cruizer’s, put a lot of time and effort into organizing the event and obtaining many donations from numerous businesses in the surrounding areas and nationwide companies. They want to give a big thank you to all of them.

They would like to thank all the volunteers, George Williams, Kathy Voisard, Kerry Marchal, Allison Rusk, and of course the team from Hospice who volunteered and helped throughout the day. Mark, Samantha &

Jacob Baumgartner worked the tent for Led Sled Customs who brought and showed some custom made motorcycles. And, thanks to the Cruizer’s staff who worked so diligently to kept things running smoothly inside throughout the day.

It takes a team effort for an event such as this to take place and to be successful.

They would like to those who donated their time and/or money to Hospice and hope to see you again next year.

Edison State adjunct faculty honored

DAR members shown with a Constitution Week Display are Brenda Arnett, Helen Wright and Shirley Hughes.

DAR celebrates America’s foundation DARKE COUNTY – There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life. This year, the annual celebration began on Sept.

17.

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) initiated the observance in 1955, when the organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate Sept. 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on Aug. 2, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915.

The celebration’s goals are threefold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787; to inform people that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation of our way of life; and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to

protect, defend and preserve the Constitution.

DAR has been the foremost advocate for the awareness, promotion and celebration of Constitution Week. This annual observance provides innumerable opportunities for educational initiatives and community outreach, two mission areas of crucial importance to the National Society’s work. By fostering knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution and the inalienable rights it affords to all Americans, DAR helps to keep alive the memory of the men and women who secured our nation’s independence, whose bravery and sacrifice made possible the liberties we enjoy today.

“The framers created a Constitution that translated into law the ideals upon which our nation was built,” said DAR President General Ann Dillon. “Their vision was so forward thinking that their words still guide us today. No American history education can be complete without a thorough understanding of the impact the Constitution has had on the lives of American citizens past and present.”

Locally, Fort GreeneVille Chapter recognizes Constitution Week by having displays at the Greenville Public Library, Bradford Library, Worch Library, New Madison Library, Arcanum Library, Union City Library and the Garst Museum.

PIQUA – Twenty-one employees were recognized for instructing a combined total of 3,300 semester hours or approximately 1,100 classes in their careers at Edison State Community College’s annual adjunct faculty recognition banquet on Aug. 23.

Elisha Hicks, president of Academic Senate and Education Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, served as the event’s Master of Ceremonies, and Provost Christopher Spradlin provided a keynote address and presented honorees with gifts.

“Tonight we want to show our appreciation for all of our adjunct faculty,” said Spradlin.

“Along with our full-time faculty, you all are the backbone of the institution. You are the ones who are out in front of our students every day, working with them, educating them, and you’re changing their lives in the process. You are a great val-

ue to the institution, and we recognize that we wouldn’t be here without you.”

When it came time to honor Dr. Loleta Collins, who has taught over 500 hours, the audience cheered. Students in Dr. Collins’ classes provided positive comments about their experience with her.

Adjunct faculty hours accrue by the number of credit hours in each class taught. Typically, each class taught is worth three credit hours.

The following employees were recognized for reaching significant milestones in their careers at Edison State: 525 Hours: Loleta Collins, Religion 450 Hours: Janice Michael, Economics 375 Hours: Michael Wolf, Computer Informa-

tion Technology 300 Hours: Bob Robinson, Communication 150 Hours: Gail Ahmed, Music; Carin Benning, Sociology; Carl DeSantis, Communication, English; Christopher Sykes, Engineering, Manufacturing; and Debra Williamson, Communications, English; 75 Hours: Nick Arnold, Art; Teresa Buchanan, Math; Linda Dean, Busi-

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ESCC accepts Health Science Program apps PIQUA – Applications are currently being accepted for the medical laboratory technician (MLT) and physical therapist assistant (PTA) degree programs at Edison State Community College. The two-year Associate of Applied Science programs will prepare students for a career in health care.

Edison State’s MLT career program prepares graduates to properly perform diagnostic testing to help physicians accurately diagnose and treat patients.

At career entry, MLT’s will be able to perform routine clinical laboratory tests done in hematology, chemistry, immunohematology, microbiology, immunology, and coagulation.

The Associate of Applied Science Medical Laboratory Technician degree program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for

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Upon successful completion, PTA’s will work as a team under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist to provide rehabilitative therapies, including athletes, amputees, the disabled, and those recovering from an illness or injury.

The Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant degree program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Completed applications for the MLT program must be received by Dec. 31, while applications for the PTA program must be received

by January 31. Program applications are available online at www.edisonohio. edu/programs. For more information, call 937-3811530.

SOHC’s Dine with a Doc successful GREENVILLE – State of the Heart Care kicked off its Dine with a Doc series. The first topic was “Alternatives to Common Pain Medications” and was presented

by Dr. Edward Hosbach.

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Greenville BPW kicks-off business year GREENVILLE – John Tabler, Intensive Officer for the Darke County Adult Probation Department was the guest speaker at The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club Sept. 15 meeting. The club kicked off the new 2017-2018 business year by holding their first meeting at the Brethren Retirement Community.

The Legislation Committee consisting of Chair Sherrie Foster and members Brenda Miller, Dorothy Poeppelman and Diane Delaplane hosted the meeting. Delaplane introduced Tabler. He has been with the probation department for over 26 years and a supervisor officer since 1997.

Tabler handles all high risk offenders and works toward giving them an opportunity to do community work.

A successful program for Darke County is the men’s fraternity “The Quest for Authentic Manhood” where nine men recently graduated. There currently is no women’s course but they are working on finding one.

Another program is the “Target community alternative program” (T-Cap.) The purpose of this grant opportunity is to provide funds to local communities to effectively supervise, treat and hold accountable low-level, non-violent offenders, and at the same time safely reduce Ohio’s prison population. Judge Jon Hein is a supporter and enforces this program. This encourages the offenders to become more active in the community.

Tabler’s group works with the Darke County Recovery & Wellness and Darke County Mental Health. He spoke of drug and alcohol treatment to get into the jail and work with offenders before they are released. Asking what we can do as a citizen to help, Tabler encourages becoming a mentor, work in soup kitchens, work with churches, support mental health programs...become involved.

The Club is working on its annual guest night fun event ‘What a Girl Wants’ to

Members of the BPW Legislative Committee welcomed John Tabler as the guest speaker.

be held on Oct. 12. The evening starts with a shopping experience in downtown Greenville from 4-6 p.m. at the featured stores of KitchenAid, Merle Norman, Sadie Grace, Sweet Annie’s Cabin and Youniques! The evening will continue at the VFW at 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. The night will include vendors, a fashion show, silent auction and the kick-off of their Super Raffle. Tickets can be purchased at Merle Norman, 309 S. Broadway, Greenville (937-459-5030) for a cost of $15. Follow Greenville BPW Club’ on Facebook for more information

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

The club meets the second Thursday of every month for a dinner meeting. Those interested in learning more about the club can contact Membership Chair Marilyn Emmons at 937-548-5824 or demmons@embarqmail. com.

Edison’s ag degree program approved PIQUA – As Edison State Community College continues to work towards meeting the growing demand of the agricultural industry in Darke County, an agriculture degree program has come to fruition.

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“I am excited to see this degree officially launched as an anchor program for the Darke County Campus.

It serves the vibrant and complex agricultural business sector that drives the economy of Midwest Ohio,” said Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson.

A panel of experts from a variety of agriculturerelated fields makes up the program’s advisory committee, which was relied upon heavily during development.

“I am grateful to all the community partners that helped to design and implement this degree and look forward to continuing to refine the degree and certificate options to reflect the changing science and technology required to be successful in agriculture,” added Dr. Larson.

Students echo Dr. Larson’s enthusiasm for the new program offering.

“They are excited to have an option like this close to home,” said Brad Lentz, Edison State Agriculture Program Director. “Many students work at home on their family farms, and this gives them the ability to continue to help while furthering their education.”

The program currently has 17 students enrolled who will take courses in agribusiness, agricultural finance, international business, animal science, and agronomy, with internship and industry observations

Edison State Community College students Wyatt King, Logan Ressler, Kayla Seman, Andrew Rowland, and Wyatt Baker attend an agriculture tradeshow.

required for successful completion. Students will be equipped to become successful farmers, work in the agriculture industry, or transfer to a four-year institution to pursue various career opportunities upon completion.

Plans for future programming, certificates, and training are already in the works, with a commodity-marketing workshop scheduled for November.

“We would love to advance the program into various pathways, like Agronomy or Animal Science,” said Lentz. “It would also be nice to add some specialty classes involving horticulture and natural resources. We may at some point consider looking into adult classes to benefit local farmers and assist them with continuing education.

It will be interesting to see where time will take us.”

“All residents of this

region are connected to agriculture in some way, and the overall goal of this program is to provide students with an option to gain knowledge in a field of study they have been so deeply connected to their entire lives,” said Edison State Darke County Campus Executive Dean, Chad Beanblossom.

The program will reside at the college’s Darke County campus while also serving residents of Miami, Shelby, and surrounding counties.

The College has successfully negotiated articulation agreements with all local high school agriculture programs, including Upper Valley Career Center and Miami Valley Career Tech Center.

For more information or to enroll, contact an advisor at Edison State’s Darke County Campus by calling 937-548-5546.

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CTC biotechnology program is all aglow

Versailles Fellowship of Christian Athletes were joined by other students and staff for prayer at the flag pole.

ENGLEWOOD – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Biotechnology students used the skills learned during the microbiology unit and applied them to a process called bacterial transformation. Biotechnology instructor, Erin Molden, explained, “This means that we will be introducing a DNA from the Aequoriea Victoria jellyfish to non-pathogenic bacteria.

Most people are familiar with this DNA when they see the Glofish® at the store which glow different colors under blue LED lights.”

A successful experiment will result in bacteria that glows green under UV light.

For this experiment students used the pGLO Transformation Lab from Bio-Rad. They will take what they learned in this lab and de-

sign their own independent experiments testing the role of different reagents needed for the lab.

Molden when on to say, “While it is fun to see the glowing bacteria, this process also applies to everyday life. Most people know someone who lives with diabetes and need to take human insulin to regulate their blood sugar. Recombinant human insulin was one of the first biotechnology products approved for human medical use. This medicine is made through the same process of bacterial transformation that we are using to make our bacterial glow.”

Students in the MVCTC Biotechnology program build upon their knowledge to explore uses for science by performing experiments

GREENVILLE – The Women’s Giving Circle recently gathered at State of the Heart’s Community Room in Greenville to enjoy an evening of grant presentations. Every year, The Women’s Giving Circle allows employees at State of the Heart to submit a grant application highlighting various needs in their respective departments.

This year, five employees submitted six grant applications, and the Women’s

Giving Circle graciously invested into each employee’s needs. Each application asked for a specific amount of money to be allotted to different programs at State of the Heart. Requests ranged by department; among the requests were a vein finder, televisions for the Care Center rooms, software, monies to advance pet therapy and veteran pinning projects, replacement straps for nurse bags, and a contribution toward the purchase

VERSAILLES – It’s time to have a party. The Village of Versailles was first settled

by Virginians and Carolinians looking for westward lands. That land was platted in 1819 by Silas Atchison. Jacksonville (now Versailles) will be celebrating its bicentennial in 2019 and what is a party that doesn’t have a plan? Not much fun.

A plan has been formed and under the eye of the Village Council a steering committee has been formed to get this party underway.

For the many citizens that fondly remember the Sesquicentennial in 1964, be assured the goal is to make this celebration as grand and memorable as that event.

The organizations and citizens will be invited and encourage to get in the spirit and join in the planning; to take an active role in all the preparations for this giant celebration.

The steering committee currently consists of Kim Custenborder, Deb Pohl, Alex Luthman, Todd Dammeyer, Aaron Morran, H.B.

Hole, and Jim Kelch.

Watch for an announcement in the near future inviting all of the community to a kick-off event so they can come together in the Versailles tradition to celebrate those who came before us and those who will follow.

Biotechnology students used the skills learned during the microbiology unit and applied them to a process called bacterial transformation.

Shown are Allen Christman (Ansonia) and Hunter Spieles (VandaliaButler).

in agriculture, medicine, genetics, forensics, and many other areas. The primary goal of the program is to introduce students to the research laboratory environment. The Biotechnology Program at MVCTC prepares high school juniors and seniors for science classes at

the college level. MVCTC students that successfully complete the Biotechnology Program have the opportunity to earn a one-year certification from Sinclair as well as the Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium scholarship to Sinclair.

of an emergency backup generator for the agency offices.

“We are so appreciative of the Women’s Giving Circle,” Business Development Specialist Erica Wentworth said. “Every year they are enthusiastic about our requests and always put the best interest of State of the Heart first.”

The Women’s Giving Circle was established in 2013.

Many of the members are former employees of State of the Heart. The group has set up a fund for State of the Heart; each year, every member is responsible for paying her dues, which go directly to the fund. This year the group had $10,500 to contribute. After each applicant presents their needs, the group has a discussion and decides whether the need is urgent. The group also decides how much of the fund they are willing to give toward each need.

“These women genuinely care about our agency. It’s wonderful to see how eager they are to help us out,” Sara Joseph said. Joseph is responsible for producing a documentary on State of the Heart and needed two specific video editing programs. The total amount for the software was around $480, but the cost to have a video produced by a production company would have cost $9,000. “I’m so grateful to be able to obtain this software. As a nonprofit, it can be quite difficult to procure funds for non-patient needs, since our patients are our number one priority. Women’s Giving Circle is a godsend for our agency,” continued Joseph.

For more information on the Women’s Giving Circle, including applications to become a member, please contact Erica Wentworth at 937-548-2999.

FCA students joined by others at the pole Women’s Giving Circle supports SOHC VERSAILLES – Members of the Versailles Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) recently gathered in participation of National See You at the Pole Day. On this day, youth and adults nationwide meet under the U.S. Flag in prayer for the country, schools, communities and anything else.

Student Tori Ahrens said, “I love that so many people came, putting aside their differences to pray. It was so cool seeing the staff join

in as well!” Colleen Gehret added, “With so much tension between athletes and the flag these days, it’s so uplifting to see this many people stand around the flag for one purpose.”

The FCA would also like to send a huge thanks to all the wonderful donations they have received in the past year. The community’s thoughts and prayers towards our youth are so graciously appreciated.

McCartney will return Versailles preparing for to study in Ireland bicentennial in 2019 SPRINGFIELD – Known for its many castles and beautiful greenery, Ireland captured one student’s heart last spring while studying abroad. Now Hannah McCartney, class of ‘18 from Greenville, will have a chance to return to the snake-free island in the North Atlantic through the Institute of Field Research (IFR), an organization created to bring archaeological field schools to students.

McCartney, a history major who is also pursuing minors in archaeology, pre-modern studies and studio art, will be part of the Blackfriary program in the town of Trim in County Meath, Ireland. During her stay from June 11 to July 8, McCartney will be attending lectures, learning excavation methods, participating in class trips, working on a course research assignment, excavating at the Black Friary site and touring Trim, the prehistoric passage tombs and the National Museum of Ireland.

“I have always wanted to study/work in Ireland, and

after studying abroad with the Witt in Witt program last spring through Wittenberg, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Ireland for a few days,” she said.

“I absolutely loved it, and I made it my goal to hopefully go back and study Ireland more intensely. After learning more about the program itself, I also really wanted to investigate the 13th century and Trim further.”

McCartney’s journey will begin on June 6, when she travels to Inishark, Ireland, in order to learn methods for and experiences related to an excavation.

McCartney is one of two students receiving the 2017 Nancy Benco Archaeological Research Fund award to help with her expenses.

Emmaline Higgins, also a junior, won the 2017 Benco Award and has been accepted into the Turin Museum of Egyptology program in Turin, Italy, as a summer intern.

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Students and Advisor Mrs. Emily Williams are busy at work packing food.

Ansonia FFA packs food for local kids ANSONIA – On Sept.

21, the Ansonia FFA participated in another community service project by packing meals for local children. The meals consisted of items such as spaghetti, soup, Pringles, milk, cereal, green beans, and more.

The students formed an

assembly line and worked quickly to put the food into bags and tie them. Six bags went into a tub, and they filled over 34 tubs. The tubs were loaded into a trailer, and off they went.

This community service project was a great way to get students and members involved, and have fun.

Chapter holds third annual Color Run VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA held its third annual Health Fair and Color Run on Oct. 7.

As a result of the Color Run the Versailles FFA, is in the process of making a donation to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

The walk/run was free for all breast cancer survivors, who were all recognized and received a door prize.

This year’s honorees included Marilyn Dirksen, Kathy Magoto, Pat Benanzer, Kendra Anthony and Linda Rhoades who participated as breast cancer survivors. Versailles FFA, Emily Clark, and American Cancer Society donated the door prizes.

They also had a special category for cancer survivors, results included: 1st place Marilyn Dirksen, 2nd Place Pat Benanzer and 3rd place Kendra Anthony.

The Color Run had around 150 runners and the top three finishers in

each age division were recognized.

Kyle Wuebker was the top overall winner with a time of 19:52.

The winners included: The top three for 12 and under girls division included: first Lexi Timmerman, second Keely Tucker, and third Jessica Mangen; 12 and under boys division included: first Jason Simons, second Connor Stonebraker, and third Benjamin Pitsenberger.

Age 13-18 girls division included: first Delaney Barga, second Sarah Hess, third Jada Barlage; age 1318 boys division included: first Kyle Wuebker, second Evan Vanskyock, third Franklin Shimp. Age 2534 girls division included: first Amy Shappie, second Emily Pitsenbarger, third Megan Schmitmeyer; age 25-34 boys division included: first Brian Shappie, second Andrew Platfoot, third Sam Bollheimer. Age 3544 girls division included:

The chapter honored Marilyn Dirksen, Kathy Magoto, Kendra Anthony, Pat Benanzer, and Linda Rhoades with a special gift as cancer survivors participating in the Versailles FFA Color Run/Walk.

first Renae Borchers, second Caroline Riedel, third Kristy Platfoot; age 35-44 boys division included: first Todd Porter, second Sheldon Barga. Age 4554 girls division included: first Margie Heitkamp, second Sandy Mangen, third Christa Nealiegh; age 4554 boys division included: first Larry Mabbitt, second Charles Bailey, third Rodney Anthony. Age 55 and up girls division included: first Connie Kohn, second Bev Mabbitt, third Jane Selhorst; age 55 and up

boys division include: first Ivan Steinke, second Gene Black, third David Haley.

A special thanks to Versailles Choir members for singing the National Anthem at the start of the race and Carolyn Combs for leading the warm up before the race began.

Thanks to the town of Versailles for their cooperation with this activity.

In conjunction with the race, The Versailles FFA sponsored a Health Fair before and after the race in the high school.

Three earn Member of the Month honors

Versailles FFA chapter President, Marcus Berger, receives a donation from Dr Armstrong and Dr. Brad Bruns of Bruns Animal Clinic.

Marcus Berger, Versailles FFA President represented the Versailles FFA chapter as he received a donation from Four Star Veterinary Service LLC represented by Dr. Bill Minton, Dr. Amgad Riad, and Dr. Bethany Hietkamp.

Donations from local veterinary clinics VERSAILLES – Versailles FFA recently received a donation from Four Star Veterinary Service LLC and Bruns Animal Clinic through Zoetis Animal Health Company. Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes a diverse portfolio of animal health medicines and vaccines designed to meet the realworld needs of veterinarians and the livestock farm-

ers and companion animal owners they support.

This year, the Zoetis Industry Support Program helped contribute over $1.3 million to FFA chapters across the country. Bruns Animal Clinic of Versailles and Four Star Veterinary Clinic of Chickasaw both chose to give a donation to the Versailles FFA chapter.

They would like to thank these businesses for their generous support.

VERSAILLES – On Oct. 17, the Versailles FFA recognized three FFA members for member of the month.

The first student recognized was Amberlyn Riley.

She is the daughter of Scott Riley and Celinda Riley and a sophomore at Versailles High School and a third year member of Versailles FFA. Riley assists with a wide variety of FFA activities including Farm Day, nursing home visit, FTAs for Mrs. Wuebker, assisted with Greenhand Conference, Color Run/ Health Fair, participated in parliamentary procedure and equine judging career development events. She has assisted with can food drive, Toys for Tots drive, sells fruit, soup and sandwich social, attends monthly meetings and she is also a member of the Jr. High FFA Committee. Her SAE consist of having a garden and raising rabbits. She shows her rabbits at the Darke County Fair.

The second member of the month is Nathan Grogean, who is a senior and second year member of the Versailles FFA. He is the son of James and Jane Grogean. Some activities Nathan has participated in include Fall Harvest Sales, Color Run and Health Fair, Greenhand FFA Conference, FFA Poultry Days, Farm Business Management Career Development Events and Toys for Tots.

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the PALS Committee for two years and he assist with selling fruit, attends monthly meetings and assist with the Can Food Drive. His SAE consists of having a garden and selling honey that he harvests from his beehive. Grogean has exhibited shop and crop at the fair and now is selling his SAE honey as part of the FFA fruit sales.

The final member recognized was Garrett Toops. He is the son of Amy Denlinger and Jason Toops. Garrett is a fourth year member of Versailles FFA and is a junior. Some activities Toops has participated in include assisting with the Color Run/Walk and Health Fair, Greenhand FFA Conference,

Versailles FFA Members of the Month for October are Garett Toops, Nathan Grogean and Amberlyn Riley.

FFA Poultry Days Activities, FFA Can Food Drive and Toys for Tots Drive.

He attends monthly FFA meetings, sells fruit and participates in wildlife and general livestock career development events. His SAE consists of raising and

showing pigs at the Darke County fair and job placement at Indian Stone Holstein.

The students received a t-shirt and certificate for being named member of the month.

10TH AT DAIRY EXPO

ARCANUM – The Arcanum MVCTC FFA Dairy Judging team traveled to Madison, Wis. to compete in the FFA Dairy Judging Contest at the World Dairy Expo. The team consisting of Alex Weiss, Sidney McAllister and Samantha McAllister earned the right to attend and compete at the Expo by placing second in the Ohio FFA State Contest. During the Contest at the Expo the team evaluated four classes of dairy cattle including one class with questions. The team ended up in 10th place out of 120 teams from across the country.

TEAM IS 5TH IN STATE

ARCANUM – The Agricultural Mechanical and Technical Systems Team from the Arcanum MVCTC FFA Chapter took fifth place in the Ohio FFA State Contest. The team qualified to compete in the state contest by placing in the top 10 on the online exam. At the State Finals members were required to weld square tubing, draw and wire a 3-way switch, operate a mini excavator, label hydraulics, and as a team they built a model greenhouse. The contest was a great opportunity for students to use hands on skills as a practical application of knowledge. Members of the team were Ethan Garbig, Alex Weiss, Cole Beck, and Levi Walker.

GIVING TO LIONS CLUB

ARCANUM – The Arcanum MVCTC FFA took part of the Arcanum Lions Club Walk for Pediatric Cancer. The FFA members were able to make a donation of $820 to the Arcanum Lions Club to be donated to the Dayton’s Children’s Hospital for Pediatric Cancer Research. Shown are Cole Spitler, Alex Weiss, Jacob Osswald, Winston Brumbaugh, Dick Mathias, Samantha McAllister, Alex Less, Sidney McAllister, and Hannah Rammel.

Last chance for Grote photos GREENVILLE – The Greenville Public Library hosted a Ted Grote Photo Sale last winter and spring which consisted of the late photographer’s many portraits, landscapes, and group photos. Ted’s estate gifted the library with his legacy to use as a fundraiser for its benefit. Af-

ter the sale the remaining photos were archived and available to patrons upon request.

At the end of the year the library will no longer be able to archive these photos. If anyone is interested in looking at the photos one last time, visit the library before Jan. 1.

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Arcanum chapter welcomes members ARCANUM – On Oct. 19, the Arcanum MVCTC FFA welcomed its new members during the Greenhand Degree Ceremonies. The ceremony was held during the regular October Meeting. The ceremony was highlighted by a welcome from the Arcanum MVCTC Officer Team and the reciting of the FFA Creed by Greenhand Degree recipients Eleanor Pease, Laney Fourman, Austin Stephens, Raymond Denniston and Anna Loxley.

To be eligible to receive the Greenhand FFA Degree from the chapter, a member must meet the following minimum quali-

fications: Be enrolled in agricultural education and have satisfactory plans for a supervised agricultural experience program, FFA Creed, motto, salute and FFA Mission Statement, describe and explain the meaning of the FFA emblem and colors, demonstrate knowledge of the FFA Code of Ethics and the proper use of the FFA jacket, history of the organization, the chapter constitution and bylaws and the chapter Program of Activities, personally own or have access to the Official FFA Manual and the FFA Student Handbook, and submit written application for the Greenhand Degree.

Members present to receive their degree were: (front row) Cameron Haney, Emily Wenning, Laney Fourman, Anna Loxley, Eleanor Pease, Austin Stephens, Megan Walker, Patrick Farrell, AJ Knaus, (second row) Camille Pohl, Hannah Smith, Allyson Lock, Maggie Weiss, Madison Goubeaux, Isaiah Baker, Wade Meeks, Cael Gostomsky, Vance Wetzel (third row) Travis Snook, Preston Gibson, Brady Willis, Hannah Smith, Mitchel Wogoman, Raymond Denniston, (back row) Shane Jackson, Tyler Rardin, Brady Williams, Blayne Hess, Isaac Smith, Michael Vorwerk, Blake Lindenborn, and Isaac Oda.

Team places 2nd in Rural Soil Judging VERSAILLES – On Sept.

27, Versailles FFA students participated in the District Soil Judging contest and placed second out of 34 teams. The eight students from Versailles who competed were Kayla Bohman, Isaac Gehret, Dallas Hess, Caitlyn Luthman, Deanna Hesson, Jacob Wuebker, Grace McEldowney, and Kylie Lyons.

There were approximately 230 individuals competing in this contest.

Dallas Hess placed first as

an individual and Caitlyn Luthman placed ninth. The top four Versailles members will create a team to compete at the state contest. These students include Dallas Hess, Caitlyn Luthman, Grace McEldowney, and Isaac Gehret.

A special thanks to St. Charles Seminary for hosting the District 5 FFA Rural Soil Judging Contest and to Michael Schmitmeyer for digging practice pits for the team to use before the competition.

The Versailles FFA placed second at the District Soil Judging Competition.

The members who participated were (back row) Isaac Gehret, Dallas Hess, Jacob Wuebker, (front row) Kayla Bohman, Caitlyn Luthman, Deanna Hesson, Grace McEldowney, and Kylie Lyons.

Feltz and Buschur SAEs spotlighted VERSAILLES – On Oct. 16, the Versailles FFA held its monthly meeting where they awarded the October SAE Spotlight. This award is given to two FFA members each month who go above and beyond with their Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE).

The first recipient was Darian Feltz who is a freshman this year and second year member. Feltz has an entrepreneurship SAE in which she raises breeding and market rabbits. She works an average of eight hours a week on her rabbit project. Her responsibilities include cleaning pens, feeding, watering, and butchering rabbits.

She also placed 14th at the Darke County Fair with her meat rabbit pens. She is the daughter of Bruce and Jennifer Feltz of Versailles.

The second SAE spotlight was Caden Buschur who is a sophomore and third year member of the Versailles FFA. His job placement SAE consists of working at Buschur Dairy

Farms. His responsibilities include feeding calves and treating and breeding cows and general farm maintenance. Buschur works approximately 40-hours a week in the summer and a

couple hours a week during school. He is the son of Steve and Vicki Buschur of North Star.

SAE spotlight recipients received a free FFA T-shirt.

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NEW PARIS – The Preble County District Library will be making agamographs at local libraries.

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piece artwork at the library. Registration is required for this program. Call you library or sign-up inperson.

Monday, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m., New Paris Branch Thursday, Nov. 16, 5 p.m., Eldorado Branch.

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Gourd Patch meeting set will be furnished, while members are asked to bring a covered dish to share.

As usual, the meeting is open to new members.

Please come if you are interested in learning more about gourds and their gourd patch activities.

Fall crafts for families

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260-701-8020 GREAT RECREATION GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS are now available for you at 6236 Shade Rd. Greenville, OH. Property offers 3 buildings, 2 shelter houses, playground, horseshoe pits, shooting range, woods and open space. Garage building is 28’x40’ with cement floors and electric. Approximately 7 acres of woods on the back end of this property.

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(747615) INVESTMENT PROPERTY with 3 units. As is condition, located in New Madison OH. (743133) NEW PRICE! Multi-Family Unit! Upstairs Updates: Electric and Baseboards, 2013; Water Heater 2012; New Paint, 2014. Downstairs Updates: Water Heater, 2013; Kitchen Countertop 2014. Plumbing redone in basement 2013.

(724453) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING, will you answer the door? Established drive thru on the north edge of Versailles has a good history with room for growth. Building was custom built for this purpose and is easy for 1 person to run. No standing in a cold drive thru, employees will be warm and comfortable in the heated building. Drive up window to the covered drive thru for ease of servicing customers. Features a large office and storage space, walk-in cooler and full bathroom. Close location to the industrial park gives you a steady stream of cars all day and night. Located in Versailles, OH. (745108) SELLING THE BUSINESS & INVENTORY plus equipment to run the carburetor rebuild shop including hand tools. Includes the computers & everything to run the sales & billing part of the business. (#6621) GREAT RETAIL SPACE in this 2 story, 2160 sq. ft. brick building in historical Arcanum, 107 N. High St.. 2 large store front glass pane windows. Two separate entrances with adjoining door. Upstairs could be made in to great living quarters. Lots of possibilities for this building located 107 N High St. Arcanum (739981) LOOKING FOR HOME BASED BUSINESS?. We offer a 2 bedroom home with an attached retail space. Retail space is approximately 529 sf at 544 Wagner Ave. Over 13,000 vehicles go past the doors on a daily basis The property could be converted to all business with no living quarters, giving you over 1700sf of space. (728355)

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MVCTC students learn dog obedience ENGLEWOOD – Over the past four weeks, the seniors from the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Animal Care and Management Program have been studying a dog obedience unit.

Each student has an assigned project dog to train for the duration of the training course. Students teach their dogs the sit, heel, come, stay, and down commands. Dogs are trained two times per lab day for 20minute sessions.

Christy Blauvelt, Animal Care and Management Instructor, stated, “I am amazed at the

progress the students make with their project dog especially when the owners tell me they can see a difference when asking their dog to do any of the five basic commands.”

Occasionally the students would trade dogs with another to see how different dogs react with different people and implement their training skills.

Students learned that it is very easy to get frustrated with the dogs especially when they refuse to listen, but were taught to keep a positive attitude and to stay calm. If you were to ask any-

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one in the class they would tell you that even though it was frustrating at times it was also rewarding when the dog would finally listen. Students took a written test and were tested with their dog as a final practicum to demonstrate the dog’s improvement from start finish.

After being tested with their project dog of 4 weeks, Senior Brooke Goines (Versailles High School) stated, “I felt fairly confident being tested with Klondike because he has progressed so much on all of what I taught him. I could see how much

he’s learned and it made me proud.”

Students in the Animal Care and Management program will learn about many different small animals from dogs to birds, reptiles, and fish.

They will learn to groom dogs, operate an actual retail pet shop, and obedience train dogs.

Animal Care and Management students also are given the opportunity to compete in state contests that demonstrate the skills they have learned in the program.

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

BORM expresses gratitude for 5K BRADFORD – The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum wishes to express the gratitude felt to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers and others that were instrumental in the success of the sixth annual Run for the Rails 5K run/walk on Oct. 14 at the Bradford Church of the Brethren Refinery Coffee House.

They thank the following volunteers, sponsors, and donors for their time and efforts or their generous support of the event and the capital improvement fund of the museum: The Bradford Church of the Brethren, Village of Bradford, Bradford Fire and Rescue, Bradford Pumpkin Festival Assoc., Darke County Visitors Bureau, Up and Running Shoe Store – Troy, Smitty’s Village Pizza, Armstrong Dentistry – Troy, Edward Jones InvestmentsAndrew Stewart, Covington Savings and Loan, Greenville National Bank, Littman-Thomas Insurance Agency, Bradford Community Club, Clark’s Pizza, The Hershey Bar and Grill, Dimensions in Hair and Health, Train Stop Restaurant, The Inn at Versailles, La Fiesta Restaurant – Troy, Country Flower Bin – West Milton, Splash & Dash Car Wash – Greenville, and House of Flowers – Versailles.

A special thanks

goes out to Donnie Selanders for the event photography, to Ginger Godfrey and the gals from

the G.R.O.W. garden club for the free breakfast, and to all the other numerous volunteers for

their time and efforts devoted to our event. They couldn’t have done it without them.

LARGE QUALITY ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOV. 18, 2017 9:00AM 920 FRAZERS RD., ARCANUM, OHIO

DIRECTIONS: TAKE US-127 SOUTH OF GREENVILLE APPROX. 5 MILES. THEN LEFT ON ST. RT. 503 SOUTH. APPROX. 2 ½ MILES TURN RIGHT ON FRAZERS ROAD. THEN 2 MILES TO AUCTION SITE. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

*AUCTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A LARGE POLE BARN – BRING YOUR CHAIR* TRACTOR & FARM EQUIPMENT Case I.H. (Diesel) Utility Tractor, 3-Point, Dual Remotes, 5 Front Weights, Rear Wheel Weights, 15.5-38 Rubber, 1-Owner, only 2,360 Hrs., Super Nice; I.H. 5500 Chisel Plow, 3-Point, Nice; I.H. 14 Ft. Hyd. Wheel Disc; I.H. 14 Ft. Flail Mower; 6 Ft. Pull Type P.T.O. Rotary Mower; Portable Transfer Auger; (2) Auger Bin Sweeps; Steel Hog Containment Crate; 16 Ft. Flat Bed Hay Wagon; Clipper Seed Cleaner; 3-Section J. Deere Spike Tooth Harrow.

TRUCK 1997 Chevrolet 2500 ¾ Ton 4x4 Silverado P.U., Reg. Cab, 1-Owner, only 81,500 Miles, 350 V-8, Auto, A/C, P.W., P. Locks, P. Mirrors, Tilt, Cruise, Running Boards, Blue & Silver, Always kept inside, Sharp (Don’t Miss This One!) AUTOMOBILE 2013 Buick LaCrosse 4 Door Sedan, 1-Owner, only 40,400 Miles, Carbon Black, Black Leather interior, Back-Up Camera, Chrome Wheels, P. Windows, P. Locks, P. Seat, Tilt, Cruise, XM Radio, Super Sharp! (Don’t Miss This 1-Owner Local Vehicle).

ALSO SELLING: SHOP EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, LAWN TRACTORS, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, FURNITURE & APPLIANCES & MUCH MORE!

HOWARD JUNIOR O’DELL – ESTATE

Karen D. Duncan –Executor Ryan Dynes, Attorney. Case #: 17-1-267 Watch next week’s Early Bird for a complete listing.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2017 • 9:00AM KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY • BLDG. #2 (WHITE BUILDING) 5317 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

2014 LINCOLN MKS – 2008 250 C.C. SCOOTER – ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – GLASSWARE – ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE – LOTS OF NEW UPHOLSTERY MATERIAL – HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

(WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILE 2014 Lincoln MKS 4 Door Sedan, 1-Owner, only 19,365 Miles, Full Power Equipment & Options, Silver Exterior, Black Leather, Back-Up Camera, Navigation, Alum.

Wheels, XM Radio, Steering Wheel Controls, Push Button Starter, Absolutely Like New, Don’t Miss This Low Mileage, 1-Owner Car (sells at 12:00 Noon).

MOTOR SCOOTER 2008 Fashion CF-250-T Motor Scooter, Maroon, Windshield, Rear Storage Box, Automatic Shift, Elec. Start, Runs Great, Super Sharp, 7,000 Miles (sells at 12:00 Noon).

ANTIQUE FURNITURE Oak Drop Front Secretary w/Curved Glass; Early Hoosiers Kitchen Cabinet w/Porcelain Top & Flour Bin; 4 Ft. Pine Dry Sink; 2 Door Pie Safe w/Hammered Front Panels; 2 Door Wood Sellers Cabinet; Empire Style Cherry Chest of Drawers; Oak “S Roll” Roll Top Desk; Early Oak & Leather Swivel Office Chair; 6 Ft. Cherry Corner Cabinet w/9 Panel Glass Door; Early Cedar Lined Bachelors Wardrobe w/(3) Mirrors; Early Dbl. Bed w/Ornate Head & Foot Boards; Early Oak 5 Leg Dining Table w/(6) Upholstered Chairs & (2) Leaves; Early Lamp Table w/Drawer & Brass Legs Trim; (2) Wood Hall Trees; Cast Iron Standing Lamp; Wicker Bar w/Glass Top & Shelves; (2) Bamboo Bar Stools w/Cushions; Victorian Lamp Table; Oak & Metal Glass Top Wall Hugger Table; (2) Wicker Patio Lounge Chairs & Glass Top Lamp Table; Singer Trendle Cabinet Sewing Machine; 4 Ft. x 4 Ft. Upholstered Foot Stool; Oak Sewing Rocker; 6 Ft. Dbl. Drop Harvest Table.

MODERN FURNITURE – PIANO – ORGAN - APPLIANCES Howard Miller Oak Grandfather Clock Mdl. #610332; 4 Pc. Knotty Pine Bedroom Suite including Dbl. Poster Bed, Night Stand, Dresser w/Mirror, 5 Dr. Chest of Drawers; Oak 2 Door Glass Front Display Cabinet; 5-Shelf Bakers Rack; Oak Bookcase; Maple 4 Dr. Chest of Drawers; Lt. Green 3-Cushion Sofa & Love Seat; Gold Swivel Occ. Chair; 4 Ft. Computer Desk (Blk.); Dark Oak Flat Screen TV Cabinet; JVC 26” Flat Screen TV; Pine Cabinet w/(2) Wicker Drawers; Oak 8 Drawer Standing Jewelry Cabinet; Cherry Finish Lamp & Coffee Tables; Sofa Table; (2) Cherry Finish Bar Stools; Green & Ivory Wing Back Chair; Dark Peach Wing Back Chair w/Claw Feet; Floral Wing Back Chair; 48” Glass Top Patio Table w/(4) Chairs (very ornate); (2) Cast Iron & Wood Park Benches; sev. Occasional Chairs; 48” Wicker Patio Table w/(4) Wicker Chairs & Cushions; Industrial Metal Stool; 3 Pc. Dark Wicker Patio Set; Wurlitzer Upright Piano & Bench (very nice); Allen Digital Computor Organ, Commercial Style w/Full Foot Pedals, Speakers & Bench; Frigidaire Side-By-Side Ref./Freezer (White) (Nice); Frigidaire Ceran Flat Top (4) Burner Elec. Stove & Oven; Kenmore Small Apt. Refrigerator (Black); Frigidaire Gallery Series Elec. Washer & Dryer (White); Eureka & Dirt Devil Upright Sweepers; Kenmore Power Mate Sweeper; Black Microwave Oven; Window Air Conditioner.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Dial Tobacco Tin; McCoy Uncle Sam Planter; Cast Iron Tractor Roller; Cast Iron Lawn Jockey; Wood Rolling Pins; Plaster Elephant Wall Plaque; Gold Churn Adv. Ruler; sev. Glass Insulators; 10 Gal. Milk Can; Adv. Yard Sticks; Wood Canes; 2’x2’ Metal Ceiling Panels; Blue Canning Jars; sev. (Nice) 1 Gal. Crocks; Early Buttons; (3) Wicker Picnic Baskets; sev. German Crock Wine Btls.; Tin Bank; Sellers Jars; Pink Depression Bowls; Green Glass Btls.; China Bells; Figurines; Coca-Cola Grilling Tools; H. Painted Indian Plate; Beaded Purse; German & Italian Vases & Pitchers; Wood Shoe Shine Kit; English Horse Saddle; Matchbox Toy Cars; China Hair Receiver; Wood Bowl; 12 Place Mikasa China Dishes w/Serv. Pieces; 1900 Calendar; several China Dolls; (2) China Clown Dolls; Mallory Hat Box & Hat; Early Silverware; Sewing Baskets & Sewing items; 4 Ft. Round Marble Table Top; Silver & Alum. Items; Brass & Copper Pitchers, Vases, Etc.; Cookie Jars; Early Post Cards; (2) Glass Ink Wells; Lots of Costume Jewelry including: Necklaces, Bracelets, Watches, Earrings, some Gold & Sterling Silver.

LAWN & GARAGE ITEMS Craftsman 9 HP 28” Gas Snow Blower w/Elec. Start; 2-Ton Pittsburg Hyd. Folding Engine Crane (Like New); 6 Gal. Shop Vacuum; 2 Whl. Hand Truck; (2) 6 Ft. Metal Shelves; 5 Ft. Metal Work Bench w/Drawers; Water Hoses & Reels; 8 Ft. Drop Side Glass Top Work Bench; Worx Battery Trimmer; Edger; Leaf Blowers; Elec. Hedge Trimmers; Poly Lawn Cart; Bird Bath; Gazing Ball; Long Handle Yard Tools; Round Fire Pit; misc. Hand & Power Tools; Sports Rider Exercise Bike; Patio Umbrella; Poly Fuel Cans; Walking Garden Cultivators.

HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Several Ladies Black Leather Jackets & Vests; (2) NEW-in boxes Sink Faucets; sev. Radios; Elec. Fans; Lg. Elec. Roaster; Pots; Pans; Kitchen items; (2) Pressure Cookers; Baking Dishes; Stemware; Press Glass; Stoneware items; Video Movies; Doilies & Handiwork; Quilt Patchwork Pcs.; sev. nice Wall Mirrors; lots of nice Pictures & Frames; lots of Christmas items; Puzzles; Games; H.P. Fax/Printer; nice Decorative Lamps; Coolers; Tupperware; Rugs; Blankets; Lg. Wicker Hamper; sev. Wall Clocks; sev. Glass Eye Washes; 1948 Ruby Red Basket & Cup; Cast Iron Eagle; 100’s of Bolts & Rolls of NEW Upholstery & Drapery Material (all colors & patterns); lots of Poly Totes Full of Material, Trim, Tassels & Upholstery Accessories.

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Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

Elizabeth Wetzel – Executor Gary Brown, Attorney. Case #: 2017-1-127 Loyd M. Morris BY: Deborah K. Newkirk & Michael J. Morris ~ P.O.A.’s • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction.

• ALL items are sold as-is.

• TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added.

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Koenig expands with recent acquisition BOTKINS – Koenig Equipment, Inc., a John Deere dealer based in Botkins, Ohio, completed its acquisition of Smith Implements, Inc., effective Oct. 31. With the six additional locations, Koenig Equipment now owns and operates 13 John Deere

dealership facilities serving agricultural, commercial, governmental and residential customers in 42 counties across Ohio and Indiana.

“Acquiring more locations and increasing our geographic footprint is most exciting

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

burg and Ron Crist Auctioneering. Proceeds from the auction help fund scholarships, FFA State/ National Convention costs, etc.

Check them out on Facebook by searching for Franklin Monroe MVCTCFFA and find upcoming events.

because it provides Koenig with additional resources to serve customers more effectively and efficiently while offering greater opportunities for personal and professional growth to our employees,” said

Koenig CEO Aaron Koenig. Employing approximately 280 people, Koenig is among the largest equipment dealers in the Midwest.

To learn more about Koenig Equipment and the products and servic-

LEGAL NOTICE JUROR DRAWING

Notice is hereby given that the names of persons to serve as Grand and Petit Jurors for the January 2018 Term, of the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, will be drawn from the Jury Wheel at the Office of the Clerk of Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, on Monday, November 20, 2017 at 8:00 A.M. Melva C. Barga David W. Brewer, Jr. COMMISSIONERS OF JURORS DARKE COUNTY, OHIO 11/5 1T PRIVATE SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BID WILLIAM H. CLARK, DELORES A. CLARK, DEBBIE CREMEANS and PAULINE L. GEISMAN William H. Clark, Delores A. Clark, Debbie Cremeans and Pauline L. Geisman, will take sealed bid on the real estate located St. Rt. 118, Greenville, Ohio identified as follows: TRACT 1: 27.348 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. F24-0-212-22-00-00-215-01 (27.348 acres); TRACT 2: 29 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. F24-0-212-2200-00-201-00 (29 acres) and TRACT 3: 23.903 acres more or less of real property (bare ground-no improvements), Township of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, Parcel ID No. F24-0-212-22-00-00-201-02 (23.903 acres). The three (3) subject tracts will be sold together as one purchase and sold “as is”. The sealed bids will be accepted at the Law Office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49 N., Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio, until Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. Ohio time. Bidder must clearly set forth his/her bid in a total dollar amount. The sealed bids will be opened at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Ohio time. All interested bidders who have submitted sealed bids may be present at the opening of the bids and may raise their bids. Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract for the purchase of said real estate. The successful bidder shall pay $25,000.00 earnest money deposit on date of sale. The balance of said purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of an Ohio Warranty Deed within thirty (30) days after sale date or as soon thereafter as the Sellers determine. Sellers pays real estate taxes due in January 2018 (payable February 2018), Purchaser shall pay all real estate taxes due thereafter, including CAUV recoupment, if any. Possession shall be given at closing. Any statements made on day of sale shall take precedence over any statements made in this advertisement. A bid packet including a map of the three (3) tracts of real property and bid form will be available at the office of Garbig & Schmidt, LLC, Attorneys at Law at 2840 Alt. St. Rt. 49N, Suite A, Arcanum, Ohio 45304 or call (937) 692-5278.

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

JP Morgan Chase Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Margaret L. Rhoades, et al.

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

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For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Monroe in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Union City in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Adams in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 1556 Schnorf Jones Rd. Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: K39040718000020400

Street Address: 314 N. Walnut St. Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H33211329040412700

Street Address: 7596 St. Rt. 49 N Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F24021216000020300

Street Address: 9320 US Route 36 Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A0240929000021100

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $70,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $20,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $102,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $125,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sherifft 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Richland in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Jackson in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, December 1, 2017, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 6219 Beamsville Webster Rd. Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: N54031132000030200

Street Address: 300 Tillman Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235020212800

Street Address: 563 Beatrice Dr. Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H32011333000044200

Street Address: 5325 Tamarack Trail Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F24021201000020800

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $150,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $75,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

Ditech Financial VS. No. 16CV00536 Ann Strong, et al.

US Bank VS. No. 17CV00290 Sharon Nuse, et al.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $35,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

Ditech Financial LLC VS. No. 17CV00386 Marcia Shiffler, et al.

Second National Bank VS. No. 17CV00348 Micky Meade, et al.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $25,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, December 15, 2017. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 3T

General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property.

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

US Bank VS. No. 17CV00266 David Ditty, et al.

US Bank VS. No. 17CV00289 Larry Varvel, et al.

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

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

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

Bank of America VS. No. 15CV00406 Catherine Yant, et al.

Wells Fargo Bank VS. No. 17CV00005 Justin Nickell, et al.

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

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

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Local flyball club wins championship

Brad Bixler

Amy Huber

Bixler named head of GNB’s Troy center GREENVILLE – Greenville National Bank is pleased to announce the opening of the GNB Troy Banking Center, currently located at 10 N. Market Street, Troy. Brad Bixler, former manager of GNB’s Arcanum Branch has relocated and is running the Troy office. He and his wife, Lisa, moved to Troy several months ago because they want to be fully invested in the Troy community.

Bixler has been with GNB for 36 years. Starting out as a teller at Arcanum National Bank which was purchased by GNB in 1985, Bixler excelled and became Arcanum Branch Manager shortly after that purchase.

Bixler contributed much to the success of Greenville National Bank. In 2010, he was promoted to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Loan Officer as he continued in the role of Arcanum Branch Manager. Over time, he developed banking relationships with several businesses in Troy. As GNB looked at expanding that direction, Bixler was the natural choice to lead that charge.

GNB President Kent James noted that the bank has been looking at a larger presence in Miami County and Bixler’s enthusiasm for this market was a driving force for the Troy location.

GNB purchased property at 846 W. Main St., Troy, where the permanent office will be constructed.

With Bixler moving to Troy, GNB is excited to announce the promotion of Amy Huber to the position of Loan Officer and Arcanum Branch Manager.

Tom Ording

Huber is a graduate of Arcanum High School and a graduate of Edison State Community College where she received her associate degree in Financial Management.

Beginning her career at Greenville National Bank in 2000, Huber has worked as a teller, customer service representative, commercial loan processor and teller supervisor at the main office. Huber lives in Arcanum with her husband, Craig, and their son, Tyler.

President James is excited to see Mrs. Huber in her new role. He stated, “Amy has served in various capacities with the bank over the years and has shown her capabilities in all previous assignments.”

Additionally, Tom Ording, who has been a lender at GNB’s Arcanum office for nine years and has 27 years of banking experience, will continue to service consumer lending and take an expanded role in commercial/business loan activity.

Ording and his wife, Kathy, have lived in Darke County for 20 years and have five grown children. Ording and Huber are a great team and will provide excellent service to GNB Arcanum Branch customers.

ARCANUM – Local Flyball Club, Extreme Insanity Dog Sports, are Division 6 National Champions. The club has been competing in the sport of flyball for 17 years and this is their first major win. The team, captained by Russell Rex, of Arcanum, qualified for this tournament in Greenville in May of this year. Only the top 10 times for each division in the US and Canada qualify. The team was seeded in the middle of their division and was sent an invitation to compete in the Tournament of Champions held every year at Purina Farms in St. Louis, Mo. The team was made up of four handlers and five dogs. Russell & Angie Rex, of Arcanum with their dogs C’Ya and Carnage (both mixed breeds) and Fuel (Border Collie); Jonna Asher of Shelbyville, Ind. with her dog, Imp (mixed

breed); Karman Williams of Indianapolis, Ind. with her dog, Montana (Labrador Retriever). The team went 8-2 over the weekend against the best teams in the US and Canada. When the dust settled, Ohio’s First Flyball Team was left holding the Division 6 National Championship title.

If you’re new to flyball, it’s a 4-on-4 dog relay drag race where each team sends one dog at a time down a straight line course. The course is 51feet over four jumps to a spring loaded box where a tennis ball awaits the dog.

The dog catches the ball, returns back down the four jump course where the next dog is waiting to start the course. Currently, it takes less than 15-seconds for the world record run of four dogs, 32 jumps, 408 feet and four dead stops and turns. Extreme

Kelch history now available at VAM DARKE COUNTY – Descendants of the John Nicholas Kelch family (in particular Janet Schilling Wortz) have collected after over 10-years of dedicated research in America and Germany of their family.

This handsome two volume set will tell the story of the Kelch’s in Kammerforst, Prussia to their settling and prospering in America.

This collection brings the family into the fifth generation.

The volumes include some color and many never before seen pictures of the family.

If you are a part of their group or just enjoy genealogy, they invite you to order your copies today.

They will not order extra books so it is important to pre-order. Books are $40 for the two volumes and an additional $10 if they are mailing books.

You may order by check made payable to Jim Kelch at 105 Greenhaven Drive,

Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Please mark in memo “Kelch History.”

Books should be available in mid December and may be picked up at the Versailles Area Museum.

Shown are Jonna Asher with Imp, Karman Williams with Montana, Angie Rex with Fuel and Russell Rex with Carnage and C’Ya.

Insanity’s fastest time at the Tournament of Champions with their four dogs was 17.1 seconds.

Russell stated, “I’ve raced five times at the Nationals and reached second place two years ago. I never dreamed that we were fast enough to win our division. There were a lot of fast teams out there, but this was our year. We have some very young dogs that are faster than anything we have seen on this team with new ones coming next year. Next year we will be back at St. Louis to defend our title.”

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YMCA earns 2nd Step Up to Quality DARKE COUNTY - The YMCA’s Child Development Center in Greenville has recently earned its second star under Ohio’s Step Up to Quality rating system. Both Darke County locations of the Y’s Child Development Centers are now star-rated and are continuing to work toward additional stars.

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. SUTQ measures the quality of daycares’ teaching staff, training hours, curriculum and staff-child ratios.

Centers with more stars indicate better child to staff ratios, higher staff education, on–going specialized staff training, and utilization of a researchbased curriculum that aligns to Ohio’s Early

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Huffman replaces retiring CTC treasurer ENGLEWOOD – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) wished Treasurer Debbie Gossett well on her retirement on her last day with the district, Sept. 29. Gossett has been employed with the district for 30 years and has served as treasurer of the district for the past 24 years.

In June 2017, the MVCTC Board of Education voted to appoint Matt Huffman as the new MVCTC Treasurer to succeed Gossett who announced her retirement earlier this year. Mrs. Gossett has served diligently as treasurer for the Montgomery County Joint Vocational School (MCJVS) and the MVCTC. Mrs. Gossett and her staff have been recognized in the past for their

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Mrs. Gossett, a Northmont area native, graduated from Northmont High School, obtained her associate’s degree from Sinclair Community College and earned her bachelor’s degree from Capital University. Gossett started her career at MCJVS in the Adult Education Department before being hired as the school treasurer in January 1994. She has

been an instrumental part of the MVCTC administration team and helped the district continue to offer a world-class education for high school and adult students in the Miami Valley.

Mrs. Gossett and her husband live at Choctaw

CADC thanks Rolling 50’s for donation GREENVILLE – The Rolling 50’s Classics group faithfully donates again to the Cancer Association. Each year the group donates money to help local cancer patients. The Rolling 50’s group is able to donate to the organiza-

tion because of their Rolling 50’s Annual Cruise In that is held in September each year. The Association sincerely appreciates the donations they receive from groups like the Rolling 50’s. The donation will help to cover the costs of

Lions have good outing

PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe Junior/Senior High School is pleased to announce its September Students of the Month. Students earning this honor are Avery Hosler, Dylan Arling, Hayleigh Spires, and Savannah Booker (not pictured). The school thanks Vint’s Restaurant for providing these students with a free meal and drink in recognition of all their hard work.

Matt Huffman

Lake, outside of London.

She looks forward to retirement and traveling with her husband Ron, and spending more time with her family and friends.

Huffman is only the fifth treasurer in MVCTC’s 46-year history. He is an Arcanum-Butler graduate and received his bachelor’s degree from Wright State University. He had previously served as the treasurer for the Arcanum-Butler Local School District for nine and a half years, with one year as the shared treasurer for Arcanum-Butler and Franklin Monroe. Huffman is a resident of Greenville, where he lives with his wife Lyndsay.

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

VERSAILLES – The Arcanum Lions Lonnie Norris Memorial Golf scramble was held at the Stillwater Valley Golf Club on Sunday, April 30, 2017. It was a very successful outing thanks to their many $25 tee sponsors.

They especially wish to thank our Major Sponsors who donated $125 or more: Stillwater Valley Golf Club, The Hair Hut, Suttons Super Valu, Abbottsville Monuments, Troutwine Insurance, McMiller’s Carry Out,

Second National Bank, Bev & Janet Fourman, R.J. Warner Insurance, Edward Jones Financial, Brumbaugh Fruit Farm, Greenville National Bank, Troutwine Auto, Flaig Lumber, Roth & Associates, Sound Tech, Flaggle & Flaggle CPA, “Scoop” Curtis, Kenny Monnier Memorial in memory of Lonnie Norris & Dan Norris, and Campbell Consulting in memory of George & Thelma Garbig.

The Lions thank everyone for making the golf outing a huge success.

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The Cancer Association of Darke County exists to provide support for people in Darke County that have been diagnosed with cancer. The Association reimburses their patients for Shown are Christine Lynn, executive expenses including: mile- director of CADC and Dave Niley, age, medication, medical president of Rolling 50’s Classics. supplies, and nutritional residents.

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2017 BUICK ENCLAVE AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, maroon, 21,615 miles .................................................................................................................... $35,995.........$34,500 2017 CADILLAC XT5 FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, black, 15,544 miles ........................................................................................................................ $31,995.........$30,900 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 26,567 miles ........... $24,995.........$23,900 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, like new, gray, 25,722 miles ............ $23,995.........$22,500 2017 CHEVY TRAVERSE 2LT AWD, 3.6L V6, loaded, exc. cond., white, 26,820 miles ........................ $29,995.........$28,900 2017 GMC ACADIA SLT AWD, 3.6L, V6, leather, loaded, super nice, burgundy, 18,158 miles............. $36,995.........$35,900 2016 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, all power, exc. cond., champagne silver, 38,506 miles ..................................................................................................... $25,995.........$24,500 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO REG CAB SHORT BED 2WD P.U., 4.3L V6, loaded, like new, black, 5,947 miles .......................................................................................................................... $24,995.........$23,900 2016 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LTZ CREW CAB 4x4 P.U., 5.3L V8, Z71 package, leather, loaded, one owner, like new, maroon, 13,775 miles ................................................................................... $44,995.........$43,500 2015 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, very nice, champagne silver, 31,222 miles..... $19,995.........$18,900 2015 CHEVY TRAX LTZ AWD, 1.4L 4 cyl., sunroof, leather, loaded, exc. cond., orange, 40,356 miles ..................................................................................................................... $18,995.........$17,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT DOUBLE CAB 4WD, 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, white, 45,613 miles ........................................................................................................................ $28,995.........$27,500 2014 BUICK ENCORE AWD, 1.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 24,441 miles............. $21,995.........$20,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 54,687 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995.........$17,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., crystal red, 27,223 miles ................................................................................................................ $24,995.........$22,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT, CREW CAB 4X4 PU, 5.3L V8, loaded, one owner, very nice, black, 68,168 miles ........................................................................................................................ $28,995.........$27,900 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, sunroof, loaded, very nice, black, 93,288 miles................................................................................................................................... $18,995.........$17,500 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L, 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 41,130 miles ..................... $15,995.........$14,900 2013 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, DVD system, loaded, sharp, diamond white, 61,658 miles ......................................................................................................... $36,995.........$35,900 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, diamond white, 114,372 miles ....................................................................................................... $15,995.........$14,900 2013 GMC SIERRA SLT 2WD CREW CAB PU, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon, 39,598 miles................................................................................................................................... $29,995.........$28,900 2012 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, one owner, leather, loaded, exc. cond., maroon, 188,953 miles .................................................................................................................. $16,995........$15, 500 2011 CHEVY 1 TON LT CREW CAB DUALLY 4X4 P.U., 6.6L, Duramax Diesel, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 279,057 miles .................................................................................................... $26,995.........$25,500 2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, all power, very nice, blue, 111,816 miles ...... $15,995.........$14,500 2008 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 3.4L V6, loaded, very nice, white, 249,777 miles ............................... $5,995...........$4,900 2007 GMC YUKON DENALI 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 183,754 miles ....................................................................................................... $13,995.........$12,500 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LX VAN, 3.3L V6, loaded, good cond., beige, 176,780 miles ........................................................................................................................ $2,995...........$1,900 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO ½ TON LT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, loaded, very nice, black, 117,032 miles................................................................................................................................. $13,995.........$12,900 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO ½ TON LT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, good cond., blue, 107,893 miles ........................................................................................................................ $12,995.........$11,900 2006 CHEVY ¾ TON SILVERADO LT 4X4 CREW CAB P.U., 6.6L Duramax Diesel, one owner, all power, very nice, beige, 260,899 miles ..................................................................................... $16,995.........$15,500 2006 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, black, 102,187 miles ...................................................................................................................... $13,995.........$12,500 2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX FWD, 3.4L, V6, loaded, good cond., silver, 177,439 miles................... $3,995...........$2,900 2005 CHEVY COLORADO LS CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.5L 5 cyl., all power, very nice, blue, 212,751 miles .......................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$6,900 2005 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4x4, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, very nice, beige, 156,836 miles ............ $10,995...........$9,500 2005 BUICK TERRAZA CXL VAN, 3.5L, V6, leather, DVD player, loaded, good cond., blue, 202,472 miles .......................................................................................................................... $3,995...........$2,900 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 150,250 miles ....................................................................................................... $10,995...........$9,500 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT. LS 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, very nice, blue, 219,822 miles ........ $4,995...........$3,900 2004 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 105,466 miles ...................... $7,995...........$6,900 2004 CHEVY COLORADO REG CAB 2WD P.U., 2.8L 4 cyl., 5 speed, air, sharp, yellow, 166,455 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$6,500

Troutwine CHEVROLET

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’S

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2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles ............. $6,995...........$5,900 2003 CHEVY S10 LS REG CAB 2WD P.U., 2.2L 4 cyl., 5 speed, air, cruise, exc. cond., beige, 126,545 miles ........................................................................................................................ $5,995 ...........$4,500 2003 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4WD, 5.9L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond., black, 191,714 miles ......... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, beige, 214,383 miles............................................................................................................................ $5,995 ...........$3,900 2002 GMC ENVOY SLT 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, gray, 177,041 miles ....................... $5,995...........$4,900 2002 HONDA CRV AWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, good cond., silver, 197,181 miles ....................... $4,995...........$3,900 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER LIMITED EDITION, 2.4L, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, purple, 231,729 miles ...................................................................................................... $3,995...........$2,500 2002 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond,. red, 230,992 miles ............. $7,995 ...........$6,500 2002 DODGE DURANGO SXT 4X4, 4.7L, V8, leather, good cond., blue, 206,717 miles ........................ $4,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 208,621 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 226,550 miles .................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., white, 101,500 miles .................................................................................................. $10,995...........$9,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ........................................................................................................................ $9,995...........$8,900 2001 CHEVY BLAZER LS 4X4, 4 dr., 4.3L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 281,398 miles ........... $3,995...........$2,900 2001 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, 5 speed, loaded, good cond., red, 146,376 miles ............................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2001 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, loaded, very nice, black, 347,655 miles ............. $7,995...........$6,900 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE VAN, 3.3L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 150,889 miles ........................................................................................................................ $2,995 ...........$1,900 1999 GMC ½ TON SAVANNA CONVERSION VAN, 5.7L V8, fully loaded, very nice, brown, 116,796 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$5,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles..................... $6,995...........$5,900

CHEVROLET

2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, red, 29,168 miles .............................. $17,995.........$16,500 2017 CHEVY IMPALA PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, silver, 18,854 miles........ $27,995.........$26,500 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L, 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 31,056 miles......................... $17,995.........$16,900 2016 CHEVY CAMARO 2SS CONVERTIBLE, 6.2L V8, leather, all power, one owner, like new, gray, 1,651 miles ............................................................................................................. $40,995.........$39,900 2015 CHEVY SS, 4 dr., 6.2L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 6,017 miles .......................... $38,995.........$37,900 2015 CHEVY SPARK, 1.2L 4 cyl., loaded, one owner, exc. cond., blue, 25,590 .................................... $11,995.........$10,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, silver, 100,747 miles .......... $11,995.........$10,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 56,311 miles ......................................................................................................... $22,995.........$21,500 2013 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, maroon, 26,970 miles .................................................................................................................... $15,995.........$14,500 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, exc. cond., blue, 90,043 miles ............................... $11,995...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ............... $10,995...........$9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ........ $7,995...........$5,900 1990 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 5.7L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, green, 73,053 miles $16,995.........$15,500 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z, 2 dr., 5.7L Tuned Port V8, loaded, show car, red, 53,946 miles ......... $16,995.........$15,900

OTHER MAKES

2016 BUICK LACROSSE, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, black, 38,905 miles ..... $22,995.........$21,900 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ............... $10,995...........$8,900 2011 DODGE CHARGER R/T, 4 dr., 5.7L, Hemi V8, leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 63,483 miles ...... $20,995.........$19,500 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S, 2 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 148,787 miles $6,995...........$5,500 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995...........$9,500 2007 PONTIAC G6, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., beige, 122,623 miles ................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L Supercharged, V6, leather, loaded, sharp, black, 206,638 miles ........................................................................................................................ $4,995 ...........$3,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, very nice, blue, 236,603 miles ............................. $4,995 ...........$3,900 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 4 dr., 3.4L V6, all power, very nice, gray, 107,092 miles....................... $5,995...........$4,500 2005 PONTIAC G6 GT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., gray, 188,425 miles ........... $5,995...........$4,900 2003 SAAB 9-5 AERO, 4 dr., 2.3L 4 cyl., sunroof, leather, loaded, exc. cond., black, 161,628 miles ...... $4,995...........$3,900 2002 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.1L V6, loaded, very nice, beige, unknown miles .................. $3,995...........$2,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 159,340 miles ....... $4,995...........$3,900

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