Early Bird Paper 111118 by The Early Bird

Veteran Salute

Read our special veteran edition as we Celebrate local individuals for their contributions to our country and community inside today’s edition

THE EARLY BIRD NEWSPAPER

WEEKEND EDITION - NOVEMBER 11, 2018

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

AHS recognized for Keeping Ohio Beautiful LINDA MOODY

CORRESPONDENT

ARCANUM – Arcanum High School received the Keep Ohio Beautiful Award for School Groups at a gathering in Columbus this week. School Superintendent John Stephens, Principal Jason Stephan, and high school teachers Lora Brandon, Sarah Murphy, and Andrew Bryant attended the luncheon and awards ceremony, as did their nominator Krista Fourman, executive director of Darke County Beautiful and her crew, Melissa Werling, administrative assistant; Duane Edwards, president; and Lau-

ren Henry, treasurer. The award recognized the school for its Serve Arcanum project, in which high school students spend one day cleaning up the community. “This is the first year I nominated someone,” Fourman said. “We are an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and Keep Ohio Beautiful. I was there last year at the awards program.” Project Arcanum involves the entire high school, with Fourman nominating them for the award in the secondary grades (7-12) division. It is usually the first Friday in May, unless it rains. “With the hiring of a new high school principal a few years ago in the Arcanum

Councilman stops $97K brush cutter purchase RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Councilman Clarence Godwin believed $97,000 was too much to spend for a new street bank brush cutter with attachment that cuts up to six-inch brush. He shared his objection to purchasing the equipment at the Greenville City Council meeting on Tuesday. The new piece of equipment, according to Godwin, is remote controlled and was designed to be a safe alternative to cutting steep banks. The purchase of the equipment was approved by members of the Finance Committee and inserted into their report to be approved by other members of council. The total appropriations for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in the committee’s report totaled $312,489 and also included a new ﬁre staff vehicle for $40,001, police cruiser replacement at $38,200, four 3/4-ton 4x4 truck replacements for the street department for $120,000 and snow plows to go with the trucks for $17,288. Godwin said he discussed the proposed mower with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) who has two of the units to serve nine districts. “The reason they have two is usually because one of them is broken down,” he said. His source from ODOT thought for the price it was “crazy” for the city of Greenville to have one. “They’re expensive to maintain,” Godwin added. “If you roll it, you’re looking at $5,000 to ﬁx it.” Godwin offered an amendment to the committee’s report to remove the street bank brush cutter with the attachment from the report. Godwin received support from Jeff Whitaker, Doug Wright, and Leon Rogers. John Hensley, chair-

man of the ﬁnance committee, and Doug Schmidt, vice chairman of the committee, voted against the amendment. Whitaker is a member on the committee and supported the original report, but voted to support the amendment. “Even though I voted yes on the amendment, I think Mr. Delk (street superintendent) should have some kind of input to council to explain his need for that piece of equipment. So everybody has a clear indicator what it’s needed for in his eyes,” said Whitaker. Council President John Burkett pointed out that is why they hold committee meetings. Safety Service Director Curt Garrison shared the actual price of the equipment was $95,406 with half being paid through the storm water fund and the other half through CIP funds. Godwin suggested a brush cutter could be attached to a skid loader for approximately $6,500. The appropriations ordinance for the remaining equipment was approved unanimously later in the meeting. In other business, council: * Approved an ordinance to rezone 2.833 acres fronting Ohio Street, known as the Bish Discovery Center, from General Business to Special Use as requested by the Darke County Park District; * Approved an ordinance to establish a right-of-way and electric easement for DP&L to move a utility pole and put electric wires underground at the new Urban Park; and * Approved an ordinance vacating an alley and portions of Central Avenue and Martz Street access to Wayne HealthCare property, which is a step needed for the hospital to complete its proposed expansion project.

Butler Local School District came new ideas,” Fourman wrote to the nominating committee. “The goal of the school is to provide the best experience possible for their students through love, service and care. This is ‘The Trojan Way.’ When their students graduate, they want them to have a serviceoriented mind. They want the students of their high school to want to help make our world a better place through purposeful acts of kindness. They also want to give something back to the community that shows such strong support of their school.” She went on to tell of the happenings at this year’s event, which took place May 11. “Students, assisted by teachers and community

members, went out into the community and served our citizens through a variety of service projects,” she wrote. “This was the ﬁfth year for this outstanding project that helps the citizens, citizens’ organizations or Arcanum businesses with projects that they could help, including lawn care, painting, cleaning and organization.” Students are placed in jobs based upon their ability to complete. They have put together playground equipment for the local park, repainted almost every community building and assisted in the beautiﬁcation of homes and areas of the village. This year, students received in-kind donations from various businesses and they received a free cheeseburger lunch and a

Shown at the awards ceremony in Columbus were, from left to right, Arcanum-Butler Superintendent John Stephens; science teacher Lora Brandon; Arcanum High School Principal Jason Stephan; Keep America Beautiful Central Region Director Grace Keegan; Spanish teacher Sarah Murphy; and math teacher Andrew Bryant. (Courtesy photo)

free Serve Arcanum t-shirt to wear on that day. Sixty-eight projects were completed by 271 students and 50 adults, this year. Principal Stephan said there are now other schools in the area and in other counties mirroring what he

has gotten Arcanum to do. Fourman didn’t tell Stephan she was nominating them, but indicated they found out a week and a half ago about the nomination. “It was a lot of fun,” he said.

Midmark breaks ground for Versailles expansion SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The expansion of the Midmark Corporation’s Research and Development Center is under way in Versailles. Company leaders, elected ofﬁcials and employees gathered Friday, Nov. 2, to conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s new 107,000 square-foot expansion, which will feature a technology center, customer experience center and teammate business center. “The expansion will bring lots of good jobs to the county,” said Darke County Commissioner Matt Aultman. “It’s great to see a family business grow and stay where they started.” Midmark, a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment, was founded in Versailles in 1915. The Versailles expansion is set to bring around 100 new jobs to Darke County. Although Midmark has expanded outside of Darke County – recently opening corporate headquarters at

Austin Landing, just south of downtown Dayton – the Versailles campus remains its largest manufacturing site. Karl Weidner, vice-president, Global Supply Chain told the crowd he’d “never been more optimistic” about the future of Midmark, giving the company’s more than 1,800 employees credit for its growth. “Teammates play a big, big part of our success,” he said. Versailles Mayor Jeff Subler also spoke, thanking Midmark for being a “good corporate citizen” and for its “commitment to the village.” John Baumann, Midmark President and CEO said “it lifted me up” as he saw employees making their way across the campus to the groundbreaking site. “We can look at this as just a groundbreaking, but we know it’s a bigger milestone than that,” he said. “This is going to be an awesome building.” Baumann also commented on how Midmark is a leader in using today’s technologies to develop healthcare space utilized by

physicians and healthcare providers, calling Midmark’s Versailles facility “the birthplace of how healthcare is changing, how healthcare is done in the U.S.” The $40,000 expansion project is beneﬁting from a $5 million research and development grant from Jobs Ohio. The centerpiece of the expansion is the state-ofthe-art technology center that will become the cornerstone for Midmark’s efforts to change how care is delivered. The center will bring together Midmark engineers, designers and experts from across the company to develop new approaches, innovative technologies and proven solutions to enable

a better care experience for caregivers and patients in medical, dental and animal health industries. It will also become a hub for additional collaboration with forwardthinking customers, industry leaders and strategic partners from around the world. Another feature of the expansion, the experience center, is designed around customers to help them make informed design and workﬂow decisions to improve clinical outcomes. The experience center will offer customers an interactive opportunity to better understand how best practices and Midmark will provide value within many different healthcare settings.

Commission are expected to sift through the ruble. At their October meeting, the board discussed fundraising to build a new swine barn and dog barn and transition the swine barn into the goat barn. Neff stated the fundraising plan will go forward as planned unless the ﬁre marshal determines that it can’t. Because of the unknown outcome of the ﬁre investigation, the board rescinded last month’s motion to hire J. Matthew Hughes to complete the assessment and begin the fundraising effort. However, Hughes will continue to hold onto the $12,000 and put it toward the fundraising effort.

Towards the end of the meeting, board members Cindy Rifﬂe and Brian Rismiller gave up their seats on the board to two new board members. Dave Singer and Greg Pearson were elected by the Darke County Agricultural Society membership at the 2018 fair. The board also reorganized during the meeting with Neff elected to serve another term as president. Jerry Marker will be the new vice president and Doug Martin will continue as the board’s treasurer. The board extended a contract to Beth Martin to continue as the 4-H coordinator with the same

contract as previous. The motion was approved with an 8-2 vote. Jim Zumbrink and Dave Niley voted in opposition and Doug Martin abstained. The board also narrowly approved a motion, 6-5, to continue with Variety Attractions for another year to provide entertainment for the fair. Voting against the motion were Zumbrink, Marker, Niley, Pearson and Neff. The terms and conditions will be the same as they’ve been for the past 11 years. The board went into executive session to discuss a contract for this year’s fair entertainment.

Congressman Warren Davidson speaks during Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s latest expansion in Versailles. (Susan Hartley photo)

Fundraising plan at fairgrounds to continue RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – In their first regular meeting since the fire that destroyed the swine barn at the fairgrounds, the Darke County Fair Board addressed the fire and their next step. According to President Dean Neff, investigators from the insurance companies and the state fire marshal will be on scene late this week to try and determine a cause for the fire. Approximately 25 investigators representing the individuals with equipment in the barn, fair board and Darke County

POLICE BEAT

PAGE 2 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Driver found smoking pot had juveniles in car Drugs

On Oct. 27 an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a defective light. Upon speaking with the driver, Hayley Burns, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Burns had three other occupants in the

Heritage Goodhew Standing Seam Metal Roofing

765-857-2623 765-509-0069

Owner: Vincent Goodhew

vehicle, including two juveniles. The officer asked Burns if she had anything on her and at first she said no, then handed the officer a joint. Burns gave the officer permission to conduct a search of the vehicle. All the occupants were asked to exit the vehicle. At that time, a 14-year-old male juvenile became angry and would not cooperate with the officer’s instructions. Another officer arrived on scene to assist. The 14year-old was placed into handcuffs due to his aggressive behavior. During the search, officers located a bottle of rum under the passenger seat. Burns said she knew it was there, but that it belonged to her sister. Burns, 20, was cited

Darke County CRIME

STOPPERS

See it? Report it! 937

547•1661

24 HOUR PRIVATE TIP LINE

FEATURED FUGITIVE MARIAH N. KOBUS

WANTED FOR: March 2018 – Warrant issued by Darke County Common Pleas Court for Possession of Methamphetamine. September 2017 – Warrant issued by Darke County Municipal Court for Failure to Appear. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 113 Chestnut St. Greenville, OH; 320 ½ Wayne Ave. Greenville, OH; 400 Wayne Ave. Greenville, OH; 205 W. Wood. St. Versailles, OH; 204 S. Ohio St. Greenville, OH; 628 ½ Martin St. Greenville, OH ALIAS: Unknown DOB: February 1992 HEIGHT: 5’-10” WEIGHT: 150 (last known) HAIR COLOR: Red (last known) EYE COLOR: Hazel TATTOOS/PIERCINGS: “Jorden D. Miller 4/9/09” right bicep; “Rockstar” right forearm; Ship anchor left bicep; Tribal flower & “Sophia” left forearm; two revolvers with blue flowers “Trust No One Fear No One” chest; “Mariah K” top center back; heart shaped roses and thorns right side back; red rose left side back; “American Honey” lower center back. Coy fish left calf. MARKS/SCARS: Unknown

Submit tips online at www.darkecountycrimestoppers.com

CLUES ACROSS 1. Type of toast 6. Peter Griffin’s daughter 9. A group 13. Ancient Greek unit of weight 14. Small amounts 15. Ready and __ 16. Right 17. Asian antelope 18. Cambodian monetary unit 19. Type of leather 21. Secret clique 22. Cabbage and cole are two 23. Burmese ethnic group 24. Empire State 25. Be in debt 28. Italian monk’s title 29. Asian plants 31. Everyone has one 33. One who can’t sleep 36. “Glengarry, Glen Ross” playwright 38. Shock therapy 39. Cavalry sword 41. A must-have 44. Type of fabric 45. French composer 46. A type of pen 48. Snout 49. One of the six noble gases 51. Married woman 52. Register formally (Brit.) 54. Greek sorceress 56. Depository library 60. A tightknit group 61. Ancient units of measurement 62. He was Batman 63. Dry or withered 64. Margosa tree 65. Tables (Span.) 66. Large jug 67. Make a mistake 68. Puerto Rican genre of music “La __”

CLUES DOWN 1. Insect drawn to flame 2. A Spanish river 3. Reduce (Brit. sp.) 4. Wish well 5. Robots are an example 6. Young women 7. The tip 8. Young women’s association 9. One who is suspicious 10. A child’s apron 11. Not dirty 12. Fightin’ Irish football coach 14. People from Taiwan 17. Harry Belafonte’s daughter 20. Santa’s helper 21. Cereal plants 23. Respectful address 25. Unit of electrical resistance 26. Used to managing without 27. Type of chair 29. London footballers 30. Vaccine developer 32. 10 meters 34. Type of story: __ fi 35. Covering on birds’ beaks 37. Small freshwater fish 40. Confederate soldier 42. Female sibling 43. Belgian city 47. An electrically charged atom 49. A way to entertain 50. Regenerate 52. Highly flammable liquid 53. Mark 55. Not good 56. Eloquent Roman orator 57. Absence of difficulty 58. Kazakhstan district 59. Plateau 61. Midway between northeast and east 65. Military policeman

LOOK FOR CROSSWORD ANSWERS IN THE CLASSIFIED PAGES

for underage possession as well as for marijuana possession. All illicit items were transported to the Greenville Police Department and placed into property. On Nov. 6 an officer was called to CVS on East Main Street on a shoplifting complaint. The officer located defendant Jason Thomas standing in the candy aisle. A store employee told the officer Thomas had put something in his pocket. Thomas pulled a pack of batteries from his pocket. Dispatch informed the officer Thomas had a warrant from Celina for a failure to appear for a pretrial. Another officer arrived on scene and said he’d trespassed Thomas from CVS earlier. Thomas admitted to remembering he’d been

trespassed and also admitted to having a syringe on his person, which he said he used for injecting methamphetamine. Ofﬁcers located the syringe and placed Thomas under arrest. He was transported to the Darke County Jail to await pick up from Celina. Thomas was cited for trespassing and drug paraphernalia. Wanted Person

On Nov. 5 an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, which was occupied by a known wanted subject, Samuel Napier. Napier was wanted for a domestic violence incident, which occurred Nov. 1. The officer told the vehicle’s driver he was looking for Napier, at which time the front seat passenger admitted he was Napier and that

he knew he had a warrant for his arrest. Dispatch notified the officer that Napier also had a warrant from Miami County for failure to appear on a traffic violation. Napier was arrested and transported to the Darke County Jail, where he was incarcerated without bond. On Nov. 6 an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Main Street to assist the Darke County Sheriff’s Department on reported possible drug activity taking place in a detached garage. Officers located three subjects inside the garage, including Matthew Hall who has a felony warrant from Indiana. Officers found Jason Jones inside the residence. Jones was found to have an active felony warrant from Butler

County for child neglect. Jones was transported to the Darke County Jail. It was determined the pickup radius was not viable for Indiana ofﬁcers to take custody of Hall. 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.

Two sentenced, several indicted in DC Common Pleas Court BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Matthew Cain, 33, of Greenville, was sentenced to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of aggravated possession of drugs. Cain appeared before Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein on Monday, with defense attorney Nicole Pohlman. According to Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby, the defendant was in possession of “quite a signiﬁcant amount” of meth when he was arrested March 22. Ormsby recommended Hein impose a 36 month prison sentence. Pohlman said her client had “reached that point” where he was ready to “take treatment” for his addiction. “The willingness is ﬁnally there,” Cain said, noting he was “coming to the end of my rope” with addiction to drugs, including heroin, meth and alcohol. Cain will be eligible for early judicial release after 18 months, depending on his actions while incarcerated. He will remain in the Darke County Jail until a pending misdemeanor assault case is decided later this month. Hein also dismissed Cain’s current community control sanctions on another case, but told the defendant he may be eligible for post-release parole sanctions upon completing his prison sentence. Also Monday, Wayne Richardson, 33, was sentenced to 36 days in jail with 11 days credit for burglary. Richardson entered a guilty plea in September for the offense – stealing jewelry from a family member of his wife, then pawning it - which occurred in March of this year. Hein reviewed Richardson’s criminal history, which includes additional thefts from 2010 and 2017 in Indiana. Richardson told Hein he moved his family to Darke County in order to remove himself from people he said were the cause of his problems. Hein told Richardson if he wasn’t a thief “then prove it.” pointing out he continued to steal once he moved to Greenville.

GHS Class of 1965 to meet GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1965 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Moose, 1200 Sweitzer St., Greenville. RSVP to Pam at 937902-5612.

“It doesn’t read well,” Hein said of Richardson’s court record. Hein also ordered Richardson pay $659 in restitution. Appearing via video conference from the Darke County Jail was Stony Dynes, 55, of Greenville. Dynes has been charged with felonious assault and domestic violence. A pre-trial was set for Nov. 26. Also Monday, ﬁve defendants received grand jury indictments, including: * Timothy Schellenbarg, 19, of Greenville, faces several charges, including underage consumption, domestic violence and persistent disorderly conduct. Defense attorney David Rohrer entered a not guilty plea on his client’s behalf. A status conference was

set for Dec. 10. * Larry McGuire, 68, of New Paris, was indicted on ﬁve charges of aggravated possession of drugs, possession of drugs and a misdemeanor OVI charge. Hein continued McGuire’s $25,000 bond and set a status conference date for Dec. 10. * Anthony Purdin, 41, of Union City, Ind., was indicted on one charge of burglary and one count of theft and/or grand theft. Hein appointed Randall Breaden as Purdin’s defense attorney and set a status conference for Dec. 10. Hein also continued Purdin’s $12,500 bond. * Monry Oliver of Greenville, has been indicted on two charges – breaking and entering and receiving stolen property. Breaden was appointed his attorney. A Dec. 10 status

conference was scheduled. Oliver is free on an own recognizance bond. * Joseph Braun, 48, of Greenville, faces one charge of possession of drugs. Breaden was appointed as Braun’s defense attorney. A status conference was set for Dec. 10. Braun remains free on an own recognizance bond. In other court news, on Tuesday defendant Kennietha Woods, 27, of Trotwood, entered a guilty plea to one charge of theft. Woods was originally indicted on two counts – one for theft and one for breaking and entering. In exchange for her guilty plea to theft, the breaking and entering charge was dropped. Hein set Jan. 3 as Woods’ sentencing date and released her on an own recognizance bond.

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 3

Commission looking to purchase cruiser BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

Kamryn Blackwell was happy to report on the Boston Red Sox in his report in a special classroom project at Bradford Elementary School. He is a third-grade student. (Linda Moody [photo)

Fifth-grader Destiny Clark shared her report in an oral presentation at Bradford Elementary School. Her report focused on the beginnings of baseball. (Linda Moody photo)

Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guests learn about World Series BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

BRADFORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The students in Tina Schmitzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special education class at Bradford Elementary entertained guests one day this past week by sharing information they gathered on the World Series. Visiting the classroom were classroom teachers and the administrative ofďŹ ce and custodial staff. Students made reports on various facts about the World Series while wearing baseball shirts Derrick Skinner brought in to them to wear for the occasion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We do four celebrations a year,â&#x20AC;? said Schmitz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids have to research and compile their information and then present their ďŹ ndings via public speaking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They learn by voice typing on Google,â&#x20AC;? she explained. Her students even made the food that they shared with their guests. Schmitz said another one who was helpful in this endeavor was Emily Beck, the speech therapist. In his ďŹ ndings, Kamryn Blackwell, a third-grader, learned about this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Series winners, the

Boston Red Sox. He presented a history on the team in his report. Among his statistics, he informed his audience that the Red Sox have won nine World Series championships of the 13 times in which they played in it. Destiny Clark, a ďŹ fthgrade student, was assigned to report on the beginnings of baseball. She talked about how Abner Doubleday is believed to have invented the game of baseball in Cooperstown, N.Y., in 1839, with the ďŹ rst game taking place in Hoboken, N.J., in June 1846. Second-grader Ella Clackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report theme was â&#x20AC;&#x153;the oldest things of baseball,â&#x20AC;? including the oldest Major League Baseball team in America (Atlanta Braves), the oldest Major League Ball Park (Fenway), and the oldest player to ever play Major League Baseball (Leroy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Satchelâ&#x20AC;? Paige). Other reports included things learned about the Major League Baseball leagues and stadiums; and explanation of what the World Series is; and other signiďŹ cant data involving the game of baseball, including facts on the making of a baseball.

Civic Theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cinderella auditions set for Dec. 2 GREENVILLE - Darke County Civic Theater will be holding auditions for their spring production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinderella.â&#x20AC;? All the ingredients that have made the story a perennial favorite are here: dirty, ragged, pitiful, but optimistic and loving Cinderella; her cruel stepmother and selďŹ sh stepsisters; the ball and the handsome prince looking for a bride, the fairy godmother; the glass slipper and the search for the foot that ďŹ ts it, and the happilyever-after ending. Auditions will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center. Actors and actresses age 12

and older are needed. This show features children and adult performers, so all are welcome. Auditions will be cold readings from the script and no prior preparation is required. Rehearsals will take place on Sundays from 4-6 p.m. There also will be occasional Friday evening rehearsals and added weekday rehearsals the week of the performance. Performances are scheduled for March 23 and 24 at St. Clair Memorial Hall. For more information, visit the Civic Theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.darkecountycivictheater.org or email director Chris Chapa at darkecountycivictheater@gmail.com

DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; County commission on Wednesday approved a letter of intent with TriStar Motors in Blairsville, Pa. to purchase a sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cruiser. The purchase is being made to replace a cruiser totaled in an accident, which occurred Sept. 27. According to the letter, the 2019 Ford Interceptor Utility Police vehicle will cost $31,580, and is being purchased with monies from the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018 General Fund Budget. Also Wednesday, commissioners rescinded an action taken Monday, Nov. 5, when they unanimously approved 100 cases of copy paper to be purchased from OfďŹ ce Depot. Seven vendors were contacted by the commissionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce requesting bids for recyclable copy paper. Five were returned. Following a review of the OfďŹ ce Depot bid, it was determined the quote was not for the requested recyclable paper. After hearing prior to Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commission meeting that OfďŹ ce Depot was unable to meet the remaining quotes submitted by the other four vendors, commissioners moved to rescind Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion and accepted a quote of $3,300 from Sterling Distribution of Maumee. Also Wednesday, Commissioner Mike Stegall said he wanted to thank voters who supported him at the polls on Tuesday. Running unopposed, Stegall will serve four more years as a county commissioner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to thank everyone for their support,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got good people to work with in Darke County.â&#x20AC;? Stegall said he was aware there were some

â&#x20AC;&#x153;bumps in the roadâ&#x20AC;? facing Darke County, but with the support of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employees they (commissioners) would ďŹ nd ways to solve issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate working with them,â&#x20AC;? he said. Also this week, commissioners on Monday approved compensation to be paid by three county school districts for school resource ofďŹ cers. In August, commissioners approved contracts with Tri-Village, Franklin Monroe and Mississinawa Valley and the Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce to provide three deputies to be employed through the school year as SROs. At that time, compensation was paid by each district to the county for August through December 2018, at a rate of $26,680.80, with the remainder of the school year to be determined after negotiations with the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s union were complete. Last week, commissioners announced a year-long extension with the union, which includes no pay raises for the upcoming year. On Monday, commissioners approved a compensation rate of $33,351 to be paid to the

county by each district for service to be provided for the remainder of the 201819 school year. The districts will be billed twice for the sum of $16,675 in March and again in June. The SROs will provide 40

hours of service each week at their assigned district during the school year. When school is not in session, deputies will be assigned other duties according to department needs.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas at the Cabinâ&#x20AC;? Friday-November 16th 10am-6pm Saturday-November 17th 10am-7pm

Step Into the Wonder of Christmas

The sights and sounds renew memories of Christmas past. From the lustre and magical sparkle of a winter wonderland to the simple rustic look of a primitive star. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to find your style here at â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cabinâ&#x20AC;?.

We hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll join us at our annual Christmas Open House!

436 S. Broadway - Greenville 937-547-9499

3769 US ROUTE 127, CELINA

DANCING WITH THE BIG STARS NOV. 17

COMEDIAN HYPNOTIST: MICHAEL NIGHT DEC. 7

THE DUELING PIANOS JAN. 12

CRAFT BEER & WINE FEST BOB & TOM ALL-STAR COMEDIAN: with live entertainment DONNIE BAKER & artisans FEB. 9 FEB. 23

COMEDIAN: BOB ZANY FEB. 2

COMEDIAN: TIM CAVANAGH JAN. 26

THE MOTOWN SOUNDS OF TOUCH MARCH 30

THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA MAY 21

Update on banners ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Arcanum Military banners are ďŹ nished and are safely stored until next spring. They ďŹ nished with approximately 85 banners and are now in the planning process for installation as soon as the Village of Arcanum gives them permission. They are going to also have a celebration and dedication announced at a later date and time. They are looking forward to seeing the veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; banners ďŹ&#x201A;ying high on the light poles up and down Main, South and George Streets. If you had pictures in this project, call Sue at 417-6038 and she will see that you get them. You can also pick them at the celebration.

Blessing our

COMMUNITY THIS THANKSGIVING $! $ %$'($! )& +$)! ! ($ ! '' $)& $"")# (, # & $)#(, $& # ' * #

Open House Hours: 12-3

â&#x20AC;˘ 50% off In Stock Suits and Outerwear

%&# ( !' #

â&#x20AC;˘ 30% off Cavalier & Ohio State Apparel â&#x20AC;˘ 25% off Storewide

& * ( &) ' &* $#!, ## # ( "

SUNDAY-NOV. 18th (Excludes wedding party suits)

(Excludes tuxedo rental)

The Mr. Shoppe

204 West Main Street Coldwater 419-678-8280

%! % )#$% " !"

$& "$& # $&" ( $# %! ' !!

$! $ %$'($! )& ! ( ( & $&

+++ $'& $"

PAGE 4 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Greenville’s kindergartners learn corn harvesting and sheep shearing BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville kindergartners had a mini farm day Thursday, thanks to two of their teachers, Lydia Bremmer and David Heffelﬁnger. As part of their curriculum, kindergartners are reading Farmers Then & Now, which describes how farming and harvesting has

advanced with advances in technology. Bremmer said Thursday’s hands-on activity was “to make the kids aware of how farming has changed.” Heffelﬁnger demonstrated sheep shearing, showing students oldfashioned shears farmers used by hand to sheer their sheep. He then picked up a set of electric shears and let

the students listen to how they sound before shearing some wool. Heffelfinger invited students to come up one-byone to touch the wool and the sheep, if they wished. The kindergartners had lots of questions, of course, including how long it would take for the wool to grow back. Heffelfinger compared shearing to getting a haircut. “Remember when I asked you if you’d ever gotten a haircut?” Heffelfinger asked. “It’s like that. By January she’ll have enough wool to need sheared again. It naturally happens, just like our hair.” Future farmer Brandt Weaver, 6, seemed quite at home with sheep shearing. “I have goats, chickens

Kindergartner Hunter Smith is hard at work shelling an ear of corn – the old-fashioned way. (Susan Hartley photo)

and rabbits,” Weaver said. “I have another animal… oh, yes, a pig.” Brandt said he would like to farm when he grows up and take animals to the county fair. When asked if he grew corn or soybeans on his farm, Weaver was quick to answer “no, we don’t grow things like that. We grow tomatoes, squash, watermelon (which the dog ate), zucchini, and cucumbers,” he said, also explaining how he learned “how the wool is soft and it will grow back”

Kindergarten teacher Ly`dia Bremmer talks to students about how corn is harvested on today’s farm. (Susan Hartley photo)

when he listened to Heffelfinger’s presentation. A discussion about the many uses of wool – as well as lanolin – was part of Heffelﬁnger’s presentation. Students also had the opportunity to learn all about harvesting corn on Thursday. Bremmer, whose brother drove the family’s combine to school, displayed stalks of corn, showing how farmers used a knife in the days before machinery to harvest their rows of corn. She also explained how the combine works and all the comforts of home to-

day’s farmers enjoy while combining. “This has a radio, heat, air conditioning,” she said. “It even has a computer that tells the farmer all about the corn he’s harvesting.” Bremmer gave each kindergartner an ear of corn to shell into buckets - which Bremmer said she would be feeding to the squirrels on her farm. Farming is one of many topics the kindergartners are introduced to in their reading assignments, Bremmer said. “And we added some social studies to this unit,” she explained.

Diabetes Awareness at Medical Monday RICHMOND, Ind. – Shrikant Tamhane, M.D., endocrinology specialist, will help the Medical Monday event celebrate seven years and Diabetes Awareness Month. “We are thankful to have provided monthly health oriented and community speakers to this group for seven years,” said Sharrie Harlin, Community Outreach Coordinator for Reid Health and founder of the monthly event. “We would love to have new attendees – especially this month to celebrate our anniversary. We have a great speaker, lunch and lots of surprises planned.”

Dr. Tamhane, with Reid Endocrinology Center, will share the latest information on diabetes treatments and awareness. Dr. Tamhane is a graduate of the B.J. Medical College in India. He completed residency at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and also a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Medical Monday is a free presentation and will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at Central United Methodist Church. To attend, RSVP to Sharrie

Harlin at (765)983-3000, ext. 4676. The church is located at 1425 E. Main St. in Richmond. Medical Monday is supported by Reid Health Community Beneﬁt. Harlin started the event when she was working for the Minority Health Coalition and maintained it after joining Reid Health. The event has built a loyal following, averaging 40 to 50 guests each month to learn about various health issues and community programs.

For many, the holiday season is a busy, stressful time of the year, and it’s common for our health goals to take a backseat to the celebrations and obligations of the season. Do you want some tips and ideas to relax and enjoy the holidays in a healthier way this year? Join the CALM Down for the Holidays email wellness challenge for healthy living tips and encouragement to help you make the most of this holiday season. The “CALM Down for the Holidays Challenge” is an online challenge designed to help participants improve their health by exploring ways to simplify during the upcoming holiday season. Messages will

include tips to help you find your quiet place, reduce stress, move more, practice mindfulness and gratitude. You will also be encouraged to reflect on your current health practices. Do you need a little extra motivation to help you get started? Are you stressed for time and need ideas to help you fit activity into your day? If so, join them for this Challenge. Participants will receive weekly e-communications and have access to additional information on Blogs, Facebook and Wellness Text Messages. Each week participants will receive free weekly ecommunications, containing wellness and reflection tips. In addition, a checklist will be available for download to help participants track their progress. Pre- and post- onlinesurvey assessments collect comments to improve future challenges and track participant progress. Interested in participating in this on-line challenge? Sign up by following this link to enroll: http:// go.osu.edu/calmdarke18. You will be enrolled and begin receiving e-communications starting the week of Nov. 19. Participants only need to have an email address to enroll. The program is funded by Ohio State University Extension. CFAES provides research and related educational programs to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information: go.osu.edu/ cfaesdiversity For Deaf and Hard of Hearing, contact Ohio State University Extension using your preferred communication (e-mail, relay services, or video relay services). Phone 1-800750-0750 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Inform the operator to dial 614292-6181.

CALM Down for the Holidays Challenge

Serving Darke County For Over 30 Years

www.peterscabinetry.com 937.884.7658

Visit Our New Design Center In Phillipsburg Quality can be affordable.

ON YOUR MIND

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 5

AG recognized for cybersecurity efforts COLUMBUSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine this week was named a Symantec Cyber Award winner for his leadership in protecting critical data and systems. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am honored that our ofďŹ ce and our CyberOhio initiative has been recognized for our innovative efforts to encourage data protection and ďŹ ght back against cyber threats,â&#x20AC;? said Attorney General DeWine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working together to create a secure cyber environment beneďŹ ts not just Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses, but it helps keep Ohioansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personal data safe.â&#x20AC;? Attorney General DeWine created the CyberOhio initiative in 2016 to help Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s businesses ďŹ ght back against cyber-attacks. Led by an advisory board of cyber professionals, the goals of CyberOhio are simple, to provide the best legal, technical, and collaborative cybersecurity environment possible to help Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

businesses thrive and keep Ohioansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; data and personal information more secure. Based on the advisory boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations, Attorney General DeWine lead the effort to encourage the enactment of the Data Protection Act by the Ohio General Assembly. The measure encourages Ohio businesses to voluntarily adopt strong cybersecurity controls that protect consumer data by offering businesses an afďŹ rmative defense in the case of a lawsuit. It was signed into law in August 2018. To learn more about CyberOhio visit the attorney generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www. OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov. The Symantec Cyber Awards are given to members of the public and private sectors during for their leadership in advancing cyber security initiatives. To learn more about the awards visit https://www. symantecgovsymposium. com/cyber-awards/.

Helping more addicts get treatment WASHINGTON, D.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) recently introduced new bipartisan legislation to expand Americansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; access to treatment for opioid addiction by lifting the Institutions for Mental Disease (IMD) exclusion. The IMD exclusion is an arcane, decadesold policy that prohibits states from using federal Medicaid dollars to pay for treatment at residential mental health or substance abuse facilities with more than 16 beds. This policy limits access to treatment, hampers behavioral health parity, and prevents many Americans from getting the help they need. The senatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bipartisan bill would lift this outdated cap, covering all substance-use disorders, so more Americans can access treatment services at these inpatient

facilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lifting the IMD exclusion is one of the most important things we can to do expand access to treatment right now for those who truly need it,â&#x20AC;? said Senator Portman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a community in Ohio that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been touched by the addiction crisis,â&#x20AC;? said Senator Brown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ASAM applauds Senators Portman and Brown for their commitment to expanding evidence-based, inpatient addiction treatment services,â&#x20AC;? said American Society of Addiction Medicine president Kelly J. Clark, MD, MBA, DFASAM. This bill is a critical step in helping combat this nationwide epidemic, and we look forward to working with Senators Portman and Brown and the rest of Congress on getting an IMD bill to the desk of President Trump as soon as possible.â&#x20AC;?

Davidson honored for small business support WASHINGTON, DC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Congressman Warren Davidson was recently recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for consistently supporting small business issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My experiences as a small business owner and manufacturer have been instrumental in my support for pro-growth policies that will help job creators in Ohio and across the country thrive,â&#x20AC;? said Davidson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reforming our tax code, developing our workforce, and ďŹ ghting for free trade are real-time examples of small business policies that are helping to spur growth on Main Street today. I appreciate the NFIB for recognizing me with this award.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award is presented to Members of Congress who truly vote as champions of small business,â&#x20AC;? said NFIB President and CEO Juanita D. Duggan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those who earn this recognition in the House of

Representatives have been staunch supporters on the issues that are crucial to the success of small business, like tax cuts, regulatory reform, and lower healthcare costs. They are the representatives small business owners can count on as advocates in Washington, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud to award these lawmakers the recognition they earned for the 115th Congress.â&#x20AC;? This year Davidson scored 100 percent on the NFIBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rating scale - tied for highest score in the Ohio delegation. The NFIBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guardian of Small Business Award is reserved for lawmakers who vote consistently with small business on the key issues identiďŹ ed by small business owners. Those who voted with small business on key issues 70 percent or more of the time during the 115th Congress earn the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award. See NFIBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full scorecard here: https://www. nfib.com/advocacy/howcongress-voted/

Veterans deserve day to themselves Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mood Swings by Linda Moody bluebagmedia.com

Happy Veterans Day to all of you who served this great country of ours over the years, and kudos to those who are no longer with us but who were just as faithful and dedicated to their country. Countless men (and women Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not so sure of) from this area sacriďŹ ced their lives during battle to protect us here at home. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. We may not show you every day, but we truly do

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Business and community leaders, manufacturers and schools have been building partnerships over the past few years to bring and retain jobs in Darke County and to encourage an emerging workforce with an emphasis on workforce development. On Wednesday, Partnering for Progress (P4P) held its Fall Mixer so all of these partners and future partners could come together to hear positive economic news in Darke County. Jenni Hanna, the new Plant Lead at the Greenville KitchenAid Facility, was introduced. Hanna said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from a small town, TifďŹ n, Ohio. When people ask do you like Greenville, I immediately say yes, because it reminds of where I grew up. I feel like I came home in a lot of ways.â&#x20AC;? Hanna has been with Whirlpool for 27 years and got her start on the assembly line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very passionate about making sure they have opportunities for every graduating person to not only go to college, but have a career.â&#x20AC;? She said she has served in many different positions, including supervisor, engineer, and HR. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been at

!" '!%" " ' " #

100 Washington Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331

www.bluebagmedia.com

(937) 548-3330 Toll Free: 1-800-548-5312 Fax: (937) 548-3376

***** Please pray for these people: Terri Hunt, Ruth Deal, Jack Hale, Jessi Klosterman, Marilyn Peterson, Jack Good, Mary Faller, Gruff Billenstein, Mary Ullery, Larry Badger, Wayne Neal, Bill Schellenbarg, Scott Clark, Duke Temple, Paulette (Swab) Shields, Neil Isch, Larry Hummel, Phyllis Turner, Kerry Young, Dale Clark, Judi Peters, Linda Birt Schaffer, Herbert Bayman, Adam Ullery, Vicky Henderson, Don Hittle, Emily Moody, Tonya Thompson, Roger McEowen, Becky Garrett-Ross, Tom Brumbaugh, Darcy Buckingham, Roger Tingley, Ron Kaffenberger, Crew Neaves, Jackson Stout, Katie Rehmert, Shannon Peters Hall, Alayna Marie Brantley, Sherri

Gibbons Feitshans, Irma Stewart, Chuck Davis, Dawn Oldiges, Don Booker, Tracy Pratt, Brenda â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Riffell, Jim Marker, Mike Grillot, Mason Osterloh, Kyndal Wynk, Ron Kreitzer, Stacy Dorko, Keith Starks, Kohen Thwaits, Jerrod Pratt, Al Bliss, Layna Best, Wanda and Joe Bailey, Shelly Hoffman, David Magoto, Pappy Harshman, Bob Hiestand Jr., Rodney Hiestand, Tina Kiser Deaton, Kody Ketring, Lois Hittle, Kevin Hemmerich, Samantha Smith, Tim Heck and Ron Kramer. ***** Jamie and I send our condolences to the families of Phil Clark, Lula Mae Suter, Helen Witt, classmate Deb Hunt Jones, Carlton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;? Strosnider, and Dave Magoto.

P4P continues to create partnerships

appreciate you for keeping us safe during times of war. You truly are the unsung heroes. You deserve more than Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting out of life. Because our father, Lee Jr. Moody, served at the end of World War II, my brother Ron and I are eligible to be members of veterans organizations...Ron, the Ansonia Sons of the Legion, and me, the auxiliaries of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Union City, Ind. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the least we could do for our country. So, enjoy your bean suppers that are traditional on Veterans Day and enjoy the various ceremonies that are held to commemorate all who served. We love you all.

the Finlay, Marion and Ottawa facilities before coming to Greenville. Matt Steyer, of YOLO, addressed the partners about their investment into communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, we are standing here very close to our ďŹ rst project and that is an investment in downtown. It is an over $800,000 investment into downtown,â&#x20AC;? said Steyer. He was referring to the urban park being established at the corner of Martin and South Broadway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be a great place to gather on a Friday night or bring family to. It will be a gateway to this city as you come in,â&#x20AC;? he added. He said this park matters because it is a piece of what brings people to live in a community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a solution, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a piece just as the schools are a piece, the Wayne HealthCare expansion is a piece and the Darke County Center for the Arts are a piece,â&#x20AC;? Steyer said. He encouraged those in attendance who want to see things in the community continue to improve to support the park by helping fund the remaining 20 percent of what is needed. Tamala Marley, workforce development director, shared the many things her department is & " "! $ $!

# '!%

!& ! $ %#

& " ! &

Wanting to start or stop your Early Bird? Call 937-547-0851 Missed delivery? Call 937-547-0851 DEADLINES: Classified line advertising.............................Noon on Thursday All other advertising and inserts .................Thursday by 5 p.m. Editorial content .............................................Noon on Thursday The Early Bird is distributed weekly in Darke and surrounding Counties and audited by CVC & is locally owned and operated by Brothers Publishing Company.

Jenni Hanna, Greenville KitchenAid Plant Lead, speaks to business, school and community leaders at the Partnering for Progress Fall Mixer.

doing including the emerging workforce concert held at Eldora where seniors from seven local schools attended with over 100 employers represented. That same week they held Manufacturing Day for sophomores. Local manufacturers hosted 650 students. Job Shadow Week will be held next week for local juniors. Marley said she has been able to place 180 students at 38 Darke County employers in 75 different positions. Economic Development Director Mike Bowers said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are fortunate to have a strong manufacturing base. Some of the projects that have come together this year â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Midmark just

did their ground breaking for a technology center in Versailles. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a $42 million investment in the community. Spartech is going to reactivate the Jaysville-St. Johns property and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be an additional 25 jobs. One Energy and KitchenAid have put in the wind turbines and that has been a nice addition to the community. BASF is still in the middle of a $30 million upgrade to their existing facility. And look at what Wayne HealthCare is looking at doing with another addition to their campus. When you look at those things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; its pieces of what makes this community great.â&#x20AC;?

&/+#% /', ' &'+ " - /',) )$/ #)

$#- ) +' /', / %# &#!"+ +,) / #& )/

) $ '& #+#'& . . &+ +' " ) )'% /',

(, $#*" ) )$/ #) ( ( ) '%

*"#&!+'& - &,

OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Th. 8:30am-5pm, Fr. 8:30am-4pm President & Publisher: Keith L. Foutz .....klfoutz@earlybirdpaper.com Managing Editor: Ryan Berry .................... rberry@earlybirdpaper.com Marketing Director: Annette Sanders ..asanders@earlybirdpaper.com Production Manager: Shannie Denney.sdenney@earlybirdpaper.com

Letters to the editor and other reader contributions of general interest are encouraged. Letters should be no more than 300 words and must contain the name, address and phone number of the writer. The Publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial material. The Publisher does assume responsibility for typographical errors but only will be responsible for the cost of that portion appearing in error. We will not be responsible for errors in advertising after their first insertion.

SPORTS

PAGE 6 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Versailles Lady Tigers return to state championship match GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

DAYTON – The 2017 OHSAA DIII State Champion Versailles Lady Tigers are back in the State Championship match after earning a 3-0 win over the Zoarville Tuscarawas Valley Lady Trojans. “I thought we were very consistent,” Versailles coach Kenzie Bruggeman said. “Our blocking was huge in that game. When we don’t miss serves and in a sense shoot ourselves in the foot, we’re a very different team. That was our focus all week – we have to be consistent.” “Versailles is coming in with a lot more experience as well at this level of play,” TV Coach Mari-

L-R Coach Kenzie Bruggeman, Lindsey Winner and Liz Ording talk to reporters following win over Lady Trojans. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

anne Humphrey said. “We did try to prepare them the best we could. Versailles played very well.” The Lady Trojans brought a 25-2 record in the semi-ﬁnal game while Versailles was sporting an 18-10 season mark coming into the contest.

Tuscarawas took a 1-0 and a 2-1 ﬁrst set lead only to be outscore by Versailles 24-4 and fall to the Lady Tigers by a 25-6 score. The Lady Tigers had runs of seven and 10 points on their way to a 1-0 lead. The Lady Trojans bat-

tled back in set No. 2 with the game showing 6-lead changes, 10-ties; the last coming at 14-14. With the Lady Tigers leading 23-18, TV used a 3-0 run to trail 23-21 bringing a timeout from the Versailles bench. The Versailles girls used the timeout to score two unanswered points and take the second set by a 25-21 score. The third set of the night had 5-lead changes and 7-ties with the last coming at 12-12 before the Lady Tigers would close out the night’s scoring on a 13-6 run, winning the ﬁnal set by a 2518 score and advance to the state’s championship match. “We are still a very young team,” noted

Ansonia plays well in playoff loss to Lehman BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ANSONIA – With the Ansonia Tigers clinging to a two point lead with 27.4 seconds on the game clock, the Sidney Lehman Catholic Cavaliers split the uprights on a game-winning field goal to defeat the Ansonia Tigers 29-28 and advance in playoff action. “They made one more play than we did, so good for Lehman,” said Ansonia Coach Eugene Hoening. “I want to congratulate them. I hope they go far in the playoffs. That’s a heck of a team.” “They have some great skill people and when you get to the playoffs everybody is good,” Hoening continued. “There were plays in other games where we would have broke one off. Well – they tackled us. Our game plan worked. We possessed the ball, we made first downs, we kept it out of their hands, they made some big plays, we just needed to make one more.” After a scoreless first quarter, the Tigers used a seven play 62-yard drive to take a 7-0 lead at 10:23

with a 1-yard Hunter Buckinghan quarterback keeper for the score. Ansonia used an 85yard drive to take a 14-0 lead with the big plays, a Brock Shellhaas 18-yard carry form the Cavaliers 46 followed by a 28-yard Shook touchdown run. Lehman made it a 14-6 game at the half driving 67-yards in six plays, scoring on a 40-yard pass at the 4:01 mark. The PAT kick missed the mark to close out ﬁrst half scoring. Sidney used a 57-yard touchdown run at 11:05 in second half play to trail Ansonia 14-12 with the Shelby County school missing its second consecutive PAT kick attempt of the game. Reece Stammen pushed Ansonia’s lead to 21-12 at 7:42 with a 2-yard dive capping a 74-yard drive. Lehman used a 3-yard touchdown run and a PAT kick to trail 21-19 with 6:32 showing in the third. Ansonia opened fourth quarter play upping its lead to 28-19 with Shook scoring from 25-yards out at 7:14 on the clock. Sidney Lehman used a 15-yard touchdown run at 5:21 to trail 28-26 and

Bruggeman. “We have four seniors, but at times on the court it’s majority underclassmen.” Coach Bruggeman gave much praise to the seven seniors from the 2017 State Championship team for helping lay the groundwork for the current tournament run.

Greenville Athletic Trainer, Alyse Grillot tapes a GHS football player during a Friday night home game. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Wayne HealthSports donates to Greenville athletics program BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

The Ansonia Tigers score in playoff game with Sidney Lehman Catholic. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

earned the win with gamewinning ﬁeld goal. “That is the problem with seniors,” Coach Hoening said. “You get them where you want them and then they graduate – but they went above and beyond. They exceeded my expectations. Just a great bunch of boys to work with. We’re going to miss every one of them.” “Now they will be the boys in four or ﬁve years when we talk about a position where a kid’s not getting something done, we’ll say – well so and so when he played he could do that. Now these boys will take that role – we’ll use them as examples.”

Coach Hoening continued to give his players praise following the playoff game. “One of the neat things about coaching, you’re taking the ﬁnest a community has,” stated Hoening. “You get to rub shoulders with a lot of great people. I’ve coached teachers, other coaches, doctors, people in business, fathers, people who contribute to the community. I work with the best the community has to offer. What better job is that … I get the satisfaction of what they become years down the road.” Ansonia closes out the season with an 8-3 record.

“I will attest to the seniors last year laying a good role model shoes to ﬁll,” Bruggeman said. “They really exempliﬁed last year of what leadership looked like and how to keep everybody calm. Now you’re seeing that we’re having people step up and take on those leadership roles.”

GREENVILLE – The Greenville City Schools have a much needed new examination table for use on the sidelines and in the gymnasium at athletic events thanks to Wayne HealthSports. “I spoke with Alyse Grillot during a football scrimmage and noticed she did not have an examination table on the sidelines,“ said Jim Beyke, Director of Wayne HealthCare Rehab Services . “This conversation continued with Brian Matix who represents Rogers Athletic Company.” “They had the product our Athletic Trainer needed – a very strong and durable table with a 750 pound weight limit This allows two football players to receive treatment at the same time. You can be taping two athletes at the same time, sitting at opposite ends of the table.” We also liked the idea that the table is easy to transport and will be used for indoor events this winter,” continued Beyke. “The graphics on the table

came out great representing Greenville Athletics and Wayne HealthSports. Wayne HealthSports continues to be a leader in health care with Darke County School’s sports programs. “Our sports medicine program continues to grow,” noted Beyke. “We saw a need and wanted to help our Athletic Trainer, Alyse Grillot be able to evaluate her athletes in a safe and efﬁcient manner. We feel like this table will serve the athletes at Greenville very well.” Beyke took time to thank those responsible for the addition to the GHS sports medicine program. “I would like to thank our Director of Business Development & Marketing, Terri Flood for supporting this project,” Beyke stated. “I would also like to thank Brian Matix for his help with the table. We are really pleased with how this project turned out.” I delivered the table last week and Alyse and Coach (Aaron) Shaffer were both excited and appreciative of Wayne Healthcare supporting this project,” concluded Beyke.

SPORTS

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 7

Lady Wave softball coach Jerrod Newland to join OHSFSCA Hall of Fame GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville Lady Wave softball coach Jerrod Newland joins his father Greg Newland as the ﬁrst father-son duo to be named to the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. “I am honored for the honor and it’s a great moment for the Greenville softball program,” said Newland. “I’m so excited how far we have come and where we are heading. I just love the fact the community enjoys the girls and always talks about them and their efforts, with the ‘we’ and ‘us’ as words. That makes me proud.”

Jerrod passed his father’s 400 career wins early in the 2018 softball season and currently holds a 42384 winning record. “I helped my dad coach softball ﬁve years before I came to Greenville,” Newland said. “I came to Greenville on the third of February, 2003 just before the season started and said we would win 20 games – and we did. Lady Wave softball fever caught on.” Jerrod joins the Hall of Fame Class of 2018 while his father was inducted 10 years earlier in 2008 after a long softball coaching career at Springﬁeld South High School. “Expectations and lofty goals are the best things,” Newland stated. “We live by the dreaming big phi-

losophy and love to be the small fish in the ocean – not the big fish in the pond.” Coach Newland teams have produced 15 seasons of 25 or more wins and have won 11 of the past 13 district titles while winning a state championship in 2007 and state runnerup in 2012. “The state finals games and the first district title in 2006 at Miami really standout,” noted Newland. “The first district win we had the T-shirts ready for the post game and was awesome.” “Sixteen great years and some crazy accomplishments along the way,” concluded Newland. “Just very humbling and exciting since I still don’t have a hit.”

Greenville Lady Wave Hall of Fame Softball Coach Jerrod Newland. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Versailles Lady Tigers earn Regional Championship with win over Marion Pleasant BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

KETTERING – The Versailles Lady Tiger defeated the Marion Pleasant Lady Spartans 3-1 to earn a return trip to the OHSAA DIII Regional Championship joining the state’s Final Four. “We’re just thrilled that we get another week to try and get one percent better,” said Versailles Coach Kenzie Bruggeman. “I just love these girls so much. I’m so glad that it’s not over and I get to see their faces on Monday – so just some ﬁne tuning and we’ll get after it.” The Lady Tigers had to battle back in each of their three wins after losing the opening set of the day to pullout the heart-stopping Regional Championship Match. We played so tentative

The 2018 OHSAA DIII Regional Champion Versailles Lady Tigers. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

at the net and that was because of what they were doing on their side,” said Bruggeman. “Awesome job by Marion Pleasant, slowing us down offensively, blocking us well, knowing our tendencies.” “When we saw that, in-

Elks will host annual Hoop Shoot contest GREENVILLE – Greenville Elks Lodge #1139 announces the local competition of the National Elks Hoop Shoot Competition on Nov. 25, 1 p.m., at the Greenville High School. The competition is free and open to all residents in Darke County. Registration will open at noon with competition beginning at 1 p.m. The Elks National Hoop Shoot is free throw contest for youth ages 8-13. Beginning at a local Elks Lodge, winning contestants advance through District, State, Regional and National Competitions. The program is free to all contestants.

The Elks help sponsor contestants and their families at every level of competition. One boy and one girl from each division can win a national title at the National Finals and have their names inscribed in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Contestants will compete in one of three age groups: Ages 8-9, 10-11, and 12-13. Contestants age as of April 1, 2019 will determine which age group they compete in. Contestants must be 8-years-old by April 1, 2019 to compete. For more information, contact Dave Ernst at dernst1@woh.rr.com.

stead of stepping up and getting more aggressive and trying to be morecraftier, we went the opposite and got timid,” continued Bruggeman. “That showed and that just makes us even easier to block, so they did a really nice job – but somehow we would scratch our way back.” Versailles started slow trailing 16-7 in the opening set before battling back to trail 22-18 bringing a timeout from the Marion Pleasant bench. The Lady Spartans used three unanswered points out of the timeout to take a 1-0 lead with a 25-18 win. Set No. 2 opened with the game tied seven times, the last coming at 11-11 with Versailles taking advantage of a 6-0 run to lead 17-11 on their way to a 25-18 victory and even the match at a game apiece. “Our defense really took around them,” Bruggeman said. “We were able to get more in transition. We kept a really good tempo and when we had a tempo we were able to beat

around their block and hit the shots that we’re used to seeing. When we didn’t have that we weren’t as effective offensively.” The Lady Tigers were quickly trailing 13-8 in the second set bringing a Versailles timeout only to have Pleasant push its lead to 15-9. Versailles found its stride closing to one trailing 16-15 with the Spartans calling for a timeout. The Lady Tigers got even at 17-17 but unable to get a lead fell behind 22-19. The Lady Tigers made it a 23-23 game with the teams trading points with the set tied at 24-24, 2525, 26-26, 27-27 and 2828 before Versailles would string two points together to win 30-28 and take a 2-1 lead. “That’s what we talk about in practice all the time,” Coach Bruggeman said. “When you get to that point in the game when you’re both in the twenties, when it’s back and forth like that, it just comes down to heart and it comes down to who is

going to focus in on the fundamentals.” “I can’t say that Marion had less heart at that point, but that is just what it comes down to,” continued Bruggeman. “You’re relying on the refs to make sure that they are making the right calls – everything is so high intensity. Those were crazy games.” Set No. 4 had the Lady Tigers once again trailing early by an 8-2 score before battling back to even the score at 10-10. Unable to take a lead, Versailles was trailing 16-12 and 2016 bringing a timeout from the Versailles bench. The Lady Tigers evened the score at 20-20 and grabbed a 24-21 advantage. Facing elimination, Pleasant called a timeout and used four unanswered points to take a 25-24 lead. Versailles battled back with a 3-0 run to take the fourth and ﬁnal set by a 27-25 score and earn a spot in the OHSAA DIII Final Four. “They all had their eyes set on this,” Coach Brugge-

man said of the Lady Tigers. “Multiple times throughout the game they kept relying on that and just looking to each other saying, ‘we got this, we have to get back here, let’s dial it back in and don’t give up hope,’ because we could have. We dropped that ﬁrst set, we’re down in games, they’re at 24 and we’re only at 21, there are so many times they could give up but they really relied on their training not only physical but mental.”

GIVE THE GIFT OF FLAVOR

GRAB A GIFT CARD

We are now servicing Darke County for Residential, Commercial, and Roll Off.

800-745-5714

Scoreboards/Treaty Lane Bob & Kathy Brandon are back at Treaty Lanes & invite everyone to stop in.

PIZZA, STEAK, BURGERS & BEER SPECIALS

Fast•Convenient•Affordable

SPECIAL NOW UNTIL THANKSGIVING • No Access Card Fee • Bottom Dollar Sign Up

WHAT DO WE OFFER

• 24 Hour Access • Over 3,000 lbs. • Massage • Free Personal in Weights Therapy Training Session • Rehab Continuation • Strength & Cardio • Certified P.T.’s Programs Equipment • Speed & Agility • Yoga • Functional Training Classes Strength Class (937) 547-3311 1370 KITCHENAID WAY • GREENVILLE, OHIO

BEST IN S WINGWN! TO

ROCK N BOWL EVERY SATURDAY 9:30PM-12AM 4 POOL TABLES & OSU ON THE BIG SCREEN

“Let the Good Times Roll!”

1137 Sweitzer St., Greenville 937-548-2117

OBITUARIES

PAGE 8 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

! # " ! $ " % % ! " " " ! %

# ! # "

" ! ton, Ohio 45318 or Hospice of Dayton. Online memories may be left for the family at www.hale-Sarver.com.

POST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Randall C. Post, 70, of Arcanum, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born May 20, 1948, in Eldorado, Kan., to his parents Walter & Irene (Bidwell) Post. Randy graduated from Eldorado High School class of 1966. He earned his Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Physical Science in 1970 from Kansas State University and later earned his MBA from the University of Dayton. Randy served in the US Army Reserves. He retired from Delphi as an engineering manager and chemist after 37 years of employment. On March 30, 1970, he married Mary Pat Reck and together they shared a life for over 48 years. He will be missed and remembered by his loving wife Mary Pat Post; sons and daughters-in-law Roger Post & Stacey Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ConnorPost of Houston, Texas, David & Kristi Post of Yorba Linda, California; daughter Susan Post & ďŹ ancĂŠ Brent King of Columbus; grandchildren Benjamin Post, Madeline Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Elliana Post, Theodore Post; brother and sister-in-law Dennis & Peggie Post of Manhattan, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Wendy Post. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St., West Milton, with interment at Old Ludlow Cemetery, Laura. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, memorial contributions may be made to GIVE, 1000 Mote Drive, Coving-

BLEVINS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elizabeth I. Blevins, 88, of DeďŹ ance, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at her residence in DeďŹ ance. She was born on June 18, 1930, to Nathan and Retha (Bush) Osborne in Dungannon, VA. On Sept. 13, 1947, she married Emmett D. Blevins, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2009. Liz was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, and was active in the Ladies Aid. She was a life member of the American Legion and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was active in the Republican Women of DeďŹ ance County, and was a food editor for the Bungalow Bugle. Liz was a Den Mother for Boy Scout Troop #75, and she enjoyed her involvement with her pinochle club for over 60 years. Liz was a devoted wife and mother, and spending time with her family was always her priority. Liz will be greatly missed by her children; Roger (Myra) Blevins of Jamestown, TN, Michael (Cindy) Blevins of DeďŹ ance, Deb (John) Hathaway of Greenville, and Rita (Chuck) Gehring of DeďŹ ance. She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren; Todd (Penny) Blevins, Katie (Greg) Schatz, Brian (Audrey) Hathaway, Matthew (Kristal) Alford, Chrissy Gehring, Jaime (Travis Burton) Hathaway, and Cassy Gehring, great-grandchildren: Nathan Blevins, Laken Herring, Naomi Hathaway, Greyson and Romy

Schatz, Johnathan and Lydia Heeter, Landon Burton, Emmett and Gabriel Alford, Justice Kramer, Jasiah Gehring, Jontavion Thompson, Jamisen Gehring, and Alexis Martinez, and three greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Blevins; brother Charles Osborne, grandson Cory Blevins, and great-granddaughter Sarah Heeter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church in DeďŹ ance, with Rev. Donald L. Luhring ofďŹ ciating. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church, or CHP DeďŹ ance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

BOORD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ronald (Ron) Joseph Boord passed away Nov. 1, 2018, at State of the Heart Hospice Center, Greenville. He was formerly of Santa Clarita, Calif. Mr. Boord was born Feb. 1, 1941, in Royal, Pa., to Joseph and Sarah (Sutton) Boord. He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Boord. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 54 years, Portia Boord; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Patricia Boord of Greenville; daughter and son-in-law, Ronda and Eric Hanes of Greenville; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Ruby Boord of Santa Clarita, Calif.; grandchildren, Ashley Hanes Lowe and husband Jonathan Lowe, Meghan Hanes, Hayley Hanes, and Di Mauyre Ewing; nieces, Mona Boord and Shirley and Paul Luna; grandnieces, Sara and Rachel Luna of California, plus many aunts, uncles and cousins from Fairchance, Pa. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pitsburg on Saturday, Nov. 10. Burial will be in Eternal Valley Memorial Park in Newhall, Calif. on Jan. 12, 2019 FRANTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bernard J. Frantz, Jr., 72, of Greenville, passed away at 5:59 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 at Wayne HealthCare, Greenville. Born in Piqua, on July 27, 1946 he was one of 11 children to the late Bernard J. Frantz, Sr. & Marie (Naber) Frantz. Bernard graduated from Versailles High School, was

Rebates! Call for Details

a United States Air Force Veteran and lifetime member of the American Legion and AMVETS in Greenville. For the past 17 years, he has been a cashier and friendly face at Krogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Greenville. He was a self-declared â&#x20AC;&#x153;sports-aholicâ&#x20AC;?, and avid Cleveland Browns Fan. He enjoyed golďŹ ng, playing darts and pool and had a love for animals. He will be truly missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by infant sister Ruth Ann: brother James Frantz: sister-in-law Helen Frantz. He is survived by wife of 23 years, Mary (Vasquez) Frantz; step-daughter Rebecca Marie Vasquez; siblings Bob & Betty Frantz, Richard Frantz, Thomas & Evelyn Frantz, Virginia & Carl Moorman, Virgil & Barbara Frantz, Sarah & Julian Schuetz, Susan & Paul Ortwerth, and Judy & Richard Phlipot; sister-inlaw Carol Frantz; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at the St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Greenville, with Rev. Fr. John White celebrant. Online condolences www. zecharbailey.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to offset funeral costs.

STROSNIDER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Carlton â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;? Strosnider, of New Weston, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at the age of 93. He was born on Oct. 22, 1925 in Winchester, Va. to Ernest and Ruth (Hook) Strosnider. In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his step-father Albert Fishel; his wife, Melissa Strosnider; his son, Joe Strosnider; and his sisters, Clarice Strosnider and Helen Eley. Sam is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Susan DeRegnaucourt of Ansonia, Amy (Rob) Kozak of Ansonia, Dixie Stone of Ansonia; his daughter-inlaw, Mary Strosnider; his grandchildren, Jennifer Pryer, John Strosnider, Julie Case, Amber DeRegnaucourt, Sharon Kelly, Samantha Stone, Jennifer Stone, Keith Kozak, Kim Kozak, and Lee Kozak; his great grandchildren, Andrea, Mike, Matt, Ashley, Trenten, Mollie, Hailie, Bryce, Layla,

Harold, Conrad, Cameron, Chloe, Haylee; his greatgreat granddaughter, Hazel; sister-in-law; Carol Labig; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Sam was an active member of Teegarden Congregational Christian Church, the American Legion Post 353 of Ansonia for 72 years, and a founding member of the Darke County Sheriff Patrol. Sam was a leader, a mentor, and his word was his bond. He was extremely intelligent and was a true â&#x20AC;&#x153;whole-brainer.â&#x20AC;? Not only did he remember details of his experiences, he was able to visualize, organize, plan and follow through to be successful in many different areas. Carlton was a responsible worker even from an early age, driving trucks to haul apples at age 12. After moving to Ohio he took on more jobs during his high school years, such as working in a butcher shop, on a chicken farm, and as school janitor. After graduating from Ansonia High School in 1943, he entered the Army Air Corps in 1944 where he grew seven inches by the time he was honorably discharged in 1946. He began ďŹ&#x201A;ight training while in the service, but set this goal aside for decades until his family was reared. He later got his pilotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and both ďŹ&#x201A;ew and owned ultralights and a Cessna. Carlton married in 1947. While working as a farmer, he always held another job as well (KitchenAid, U.S. Postmaster at Ansonia, rural mail carrier for Rossburg). He was always busy building and repairing things and considering new opportunities. After retiring he took on other jobs (mowing at the Darke Co. airport and as caretaker for the Hills of Judea near Wayne Lakes). Carlton was an active member of Teegarden Congregational Christian Church and held numerous ofďŹ ces over the years (deacon, trustee, Sunday school superintendent and teacher, chorister, head of the building committee for the 1972 enlargement). As a member of the American Legion Post 353 of Ansonia for 72 years, he held both local and district ofďŹ ces and was chaplain for many years. Sam was among the founding members of the Darke County Sheriff Patrol, serving from November 1959 to 1970. Sam was an outstanding bowler, winning many trophies, participating in national tournaments, and bowling even after becoming a senior citizen. He was also an excellent card player, especially euchre and poker. As an avid hunter and ďŹ sherman, he provided a variety of food for the fam-

ily table. He was proďŹ cient with guns, muzzleloader, and bow. His distant trips (southern Ohio, Adirondacks, Rocky Mountains, and elsewhere) also provided stories of experiences with his hunting buddies. Dad enjoyed music and, when in high school, played trumpet in the band, guitar with his older sister, and was ďŹ rst tenor in the all county choir. Later, he also played additional stringed instruments. His favorite was the tenor banjo with which he accompanied us, while singing bass in our family quartet. He left us with this advice, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do what you need to do.â&#x20AC;? A Celebration of Life memorial service was held on Friday, Nov. 9 at Teegarden Congregational Christian Church with Pastor Eric Knight ofďŹ ciating. Burial will be at Greenville Union Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Teegarden Congregational Christian Church PO Box Ansonia, Ohio, 45303 and State of Heart Hospice 1350 N Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com. (veteran) YOUNG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elsie M. Young, 95, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. JOHNSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bette Jean Johnson, 94, of Bradford, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. A funeral service was held Monday, Nov. 5 at StockerFraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington. BAKER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Janice May â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hoblitâ&#x20AC;? Baker, 78, of Greenville, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Mote Cemetery near Pitsburg. JONES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Debbra Jones, 69, of Quinton, Va. and formerly of Greenville, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church, 233 West Third St., Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden in Darke County. The family will receive friends on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday morning from 9-10 a.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

CHURCH AND SOCIAL

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 9

Teen organizes beneﬁt for breast cancer moms BY CLINTON RANDALL CORRESPONDENT

Woodsmen Quartet

Woodsmen Quartet to sing at local church GREENVILLE – The Woodsmen Quartet will appear in concert Nov. 18, 6 p.m., at Triumphant Christian Center. Tim Woods was part of the Singing Woods Family in his youth. As the young members of the group became adults and had families of their own, scheduling became difﬁcult to manage and the group stopped singing together after 25 years. Tim founded a successful trucking company but God had plans for him and

he felt compelled to once again get a group together and share the gospel in song. Today Tim Woods, Jim Hutson, Daniel Rivera and Steve Waggoner travel the country as the Woodsmen Quartet. They have a beautiful harmony and a glorious message to share in every venue they visit. Triumphant Christian Center will host the group at 1129 South Towne Court in Greenville. The free concert is open to the public.

GREENVILLE – Most teenage boys today are too busy playing video games, posting on social media or hanging out with friends to really care about the problems of others, but not 16year-old Greenville High School sophomore Ty Ferguson. Once he found out two of his friends’ moms were diagnosed with breast cancer, he wanted to find a way to help. With the costly medical treatments that would start accumulating quickly for the families, Ferguson went to work to organize a benefit in order to alleviate some of the financial burden. Two of Ferguson’s friends’ mothers, Jami Etter and Shelly Menger,

were diagnosed with breast cancer within the last year. Once he learned of this, Ferguson wondered what he could do to help. The teen took it upon himself to organize a fundraiser, complete with a car, truck and motorcycle show, rafﬂe and 50/50 tickets. The beneﬁt was held this past Saturday in the parking lot of the empty shopping center on the 300 block of Martin St., Greenville. “I have always been a big supporter of breast cancer awareness,” Ferguson said. “It is a hard thing to go through and with it affecting a couple of my friends’ moms, I just wanted to help out in any way I could.” Ferguson wanted to go on record and publicly

Gingerbread barnraising at library Roger Wehrley

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

GREENVILLE – Kickoff the holiday festivities and unleash your creative side with a new twist to the traditional gingerbread house on Thursday, Nov. 29, 6 p.m., at the Greenville Public Library. They’ll supply the ﬁxins; you bring the family. This event is free but the ginger-bread kits are limited. Please call 548-3915 to save your spot. The ﬁrst known recipe for gingerbread came from Greece in 2400 BC. Chinese recipes were developed during the 10th century and by the late Middle

Long to sing at Bethel Long Aiden Michael Beisner

Age: 9 Birthdate: 2009

Nov.

11,

Camden Dean Beisner

Age: 6 Birthdate: Nov. 17, 2011 Parents: Ryan and Stephanie (Loy) Beisner Grandparents: Mike

and Pam Beisner of Versailles, Dean and Jennifer Loy of Greenville Great-grandparents: Lester and Delores Beisner, Evelyn Kemper and the late Lester Kemper, Evelyn Loy and the late Marion Loy, and the late Albert and Helen Amole

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

GREENVILLE – Bethel Long Church is proud to welcome Randy Long, their friend and a wonderful singer, on Nov. 11 at the 11 a.m. worship service. Randy will bring the message in songs. You won’t want to miss this. After service, they will be enjoying lunch together at the church. Bring your family and friends. Come, they have a place for you.

Come karaoke at JC’s Coffeehouse

Brooklyn & Jack Allread

Name: Brooklyn Grace Allread Name: Jack Winston Allread Age: 1 Birthday: Nov. 14, 2017

Parents: Steve & Allison Allread, Centerville Grandparents: RJ & Nita Allread, Greenville and Mark & Corinne Huey, Springboro

thank everyone who volunteered their time and/ or donated items which helped to make the event a success. “Ty is a fabulous kid for helping out…we love him to pieces,” added Jami Etter. Aside from Saturday’s fundraiser, silent auction bids are being accepted

for a beautiful illustration of a breast cancer survivor – donated by a local artist. All money raised beneﬁts both families. You can submit your bid by emailing your name, contact information and bid amount to ginaferguson1@gmail. com. To see the artwork, log on to the online story at bluebagmedia.com.

Solid Rock Apostolic Church Thanksgiving giveaway

Wehrley celebrating 80th birthday with card shower GREENVILLE – Roger Wehrley of Greenville will celebrate his 80th birthday Friday, Nov. 16. Wehrley was a local farmer in Darke County for many years and currently resides in Deﬁance after serving many years in the insurance business. His family is asking all his Darke County friends to shower him with birthday cards by sending them to 1631 Clinton St., Deﬁance, OH 43512. A surprise reception will be held Nov. 18 in his honor.

Pictured at Saturday’s benefit from L-R are Eric Menger, Jami Etter, Tyler Mastin and Ty Ferguson. (Clinton Randall photo)

GREENVILLE – JC’s Coffeehouse will host Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16. The snack bar will be open with coffee and hot cocoa, hot dogs and walking tacos. JC’s is located at the U-Turn Building at Lighthouse Christian Center complex on Sebring-Warner Road of State Route 127. For more information, call Janice at 937-4175926.

GOLD CARDS ON SALE NOW!!! BUY 5 GOLD WASHES GET 2 FREE!!!

The distribution will be drive-thru service only and limited to one turkey and one basket of groceries per car. This is a ﬁrst-come ﬁrst served event for families in need. We only have 100 turkeys and 100 baskets of groceries available. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Matthew O’Shell at 937-718-0351.

FUNDS FOR ULU VILLAGE

Ages, Europeans had their own version of gingerbread. Gingerbread houses, themselves, originated in Germany during the 16th century. The elaborate cookie-walled houses, decorated with foil in addition to gold leaf, became associated with Christmas tradition.

Worch hosts Beer-Ology

VERSAILLES – Come into Worch Memorial Public Library on Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about special holiday beers to celebrate the season. Join certified Cicerone David Nilsen as he talks about the history of some of the most popular fall and winter seasonal styles. Learn about the newest flavors added to the holiday lineup and taste five excellent examples of these seasonal brews. This program is for patrons 21 and older and registration is required. For more information on this activity or anything else at the library, visit www. worch.lib.oh.us or call 526-3416.

GREENVILLE – St. Mary’s students raised $1,205 for the Knights of Columbus Ulu Village Well project. St. Mary’s students are pictured with Grand Knight Luke Staugler and Max Litke of the Knights of Columbus. If anybody would like to donate to the project please send your check to Mary’s School, 238 West Third St., Greenville. 4108 St Rt 118 Coldwater Ohio, 45828 419-678-4979

$100 OFF Lift Chairs During November

Interest-Free Options on All Accessibility Items

Credit approval required Offers cannot be combined

HOURS MONDAY-CLOSED TUESDAY-THURSDAY 11 AM-9PM FRIDAY-SATURDAY 11AM-10PM

Daily Dinner Specials WEDNESDAY - BBQ RIBS • THURSDAY - TACOS FRIDAY - BROASTED CHICKEN • SATURDAY - PRIME RIB FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER 22 N. CENTER ST., VERSAILLES, OH - 937.827.0011

For A Limited Time!

Splash & Dash 1200 E. RUSS ROAD GREENVILLE

BRADFORD – Solid Rock Apostolic Church will be giving back to the community of Darke County for Thanksgiving. Solid Rock will be giving away 100 turkeys and 100 baskets of groceries to families in need on Saturday, Nov. 17 beginning at 9 a.m. The church is located at 8991 Old State Route 36, Bradford.

OPEN 7 DAYS

Serving Darke County for Over 30 Years 937-339-1212 • www.stanleysteemer.com

Ask about our $99 Special

PAGE 10 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Manges prepares for Garst’s Veterans Day Program BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – David Manges, who is in charge of the military displays at Garst Museum, has been busy getting the Veteran’s Day program display ready for presentation this weekend. It will be held at 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and will pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of World War I, and the display will focus on Capt. Foster T. Marshall,

a World War I aviator in the 41st Aero Squadron who died in 1943. Featured speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Winkler, professor and chair of the Department of History at Wright State University, an award-winning author and lecturer. The public is invited to the free lecture. “Winkler will speak on the special advancements that took place in World War I this year,” Manges said. “Last year, he spoke about the cause

2018 BRADFORD BAND BOOSTERS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17th / 9AM-3PM

Bradford School 750 Railroad Ave., Bradford, OH 45308

• 50/50 • VENDORS/CRAFTS GALORE • ENTERTAINMENT • DOOR PRIZES • HOME COOKED FOOD COME SEE SANTA FROM 10-1

of the war when we featured the Hartman brothers, and next year he will speak about the Peace Treaty.” Manges said after Marshall got out of the Army, he hitchhiked to Canada and joined the French Air Force. “The United States wasn’t in World War I at the time, so he joined the French Air Force until the U.S. got in the war,” Manges said. “He was one of the ﬁrst aviators.” He said that Helen Marshall Willman of Greenville, who died in September 2017, donated her father’s uniform to the museum, and it will be on display. Manges enjoys what he’s doing at Garst Museum. A resident of

Beavercreek, he visits the facility each Friday, working on preserving and archiving the Keepers of Freedom display upstairs. He even created a book, complete with photos, so that handicapped veterans visiting the library who cannot make it upstairs can still have an opportunity to see what’s on display up there. The book is located on the ground ﬂoor outside of the genealogy department. That display upstairs, he said, has uniforms, including one dated back to the War of 1812, which was worn by Michael Gunckle, who was stationed at Fort GreeneVille, Ohio, in 1812. He was from Germantown. “I spent 30 years in

Joe and Laura Wintrow – owners Wintrow Signs & Design

David Manges straightens up the uniform worn by Foster Marshall in World War I while serving as an aviator at Garst Museum which will be the scene of a Veteran’s Day program this weekend. (Linda Moody photo)

the Army, and am retired,” Manges said. “I received my master’s degree from Wright State University and did my internship here (at the

museum) and decided to stay here.” Born in Belleville, Kan., he grew up in Manhattan, Kan., before joining the Army.

Shown are Amy Huber, Arcanum branch manager, and Tom Ording, assistant vice president & loan ofﬁcer, of Greenville National Bank.

Fall into Christmas Food Truck Rally sponsors

High Quality

STANDING SEAM STEEL ROOFING METAL ROOFING Special In Standing Seam Roofs COMPETITIVE PRICING CONSULTATION & FREE ESTIMATES • Manufactured onsite with portable roll former • No exposed fastner’s system ASK ABOUT • 40 Year Warranty OUR NEW CRINKLE • Available in 24 ga. & 26 ga. FINISH • Many colors to choose from STEPHEN STOLTZFUS 765-576-1436 5301 EAST 900 SOUTH - LYNN, INDIANA

GREENVILLE – The third annual “Fall into Christmas” Food Truck Rally & Craft Show was held Nov. 3 at the Darke County Fairgrounds. The Rally is excited to announce Wintrow Signs and Designs was a Platinum sponsor for the annual event. According to owners Joe and Laura Wintrow, “We are excited to be a sponsor for the Fall into Christmas Food Truck Rally & Craft show at the Darke County Fairgrounds. We are glad to be a partner to help bring this great event to the community. We are happy to support great events here in Darke County for residents to enjoy.” They would also like to announce Greenville National Bank was a Gold sponsor for the event. Amy Huber, Arcanum branch manager at Greenville National Bank said, “As a local community bank, Greenville National Bank is pleased to take part in the Fall into Christmas event at the

fairgrounds. GNB is excited to support and help local community events.” The event was a huge success. Solid Rock Apos-

tolic Church was able to collect over three barrels of non-perishable food for a Thanksgiving food drive. The food will be

OSU Extension offers BQA certification GREENVILLE – BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. Register by Dec. 3 at (937) 548-5215, for the training that will take place in the OSU Learning Center, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville. Trainings will take place at 12:30 or 2 p.m. To register, call at (937) 548-5215 or email custer.2@osu.edu. Current BQA programming is expanding with information to help producers implement best management practices that improve both quality grades and yield grades of beef carcasses. While the target audience for BQA educational programs is the producer, the ultimate priority is today’s consumer. In addition to helping the producer add value to their market animals, BQA can help build a positive public image and instill consumer confidence in the

10th Annual

beef industry. Ohio State University Extension is working in cooperation with the Ohio Beef Council, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio’s cattle auction markets and collection points to offer Ohio’s cattlemen several opportunities to become Beef Quality Assurance certified. For those looking for more information on BQA, head to the OSU Extension Beef Team’s, http://beef.osu.edu/ . Click on the BQA tab at the top of the home page to see a listing of certified BQA instructors across the state. You can also click on the Events/Programs tab to find a listing of BQA programs and other events scheduled across Ohio. There is also a national Beef Quality Assurance website, https:// www.bqa.org/ . You can become BQA certified through online training opportunities at this website. For more information about OSU Extension, Darke County, visit the Darke County OSU Extension website at www. darke.osu.edu, OSU Extension Darke County Facebook page or contact Sam Custer, at (937) 548-5215.

SALT SALE

North Star Plumbing

November 12th-24th Get the Lowest Prices on Dura-Cube Salt

Get What the Professionals Use for the Price of Other Brands!

North Star Plumbing

419-336-5103 37 S. Main St., North Star

given away to families in need on Nov. 17 starting at 9 a.m. The church is located at 8991 Old State Route 36, Bradford, Ohio 45308. Solid Rock will be giving away 100 turkeys and 100 baskets of groceries to the ﬁrst 100 families in need in Darke County. The family-friendly event featured fun activities for the entire family to enjoy. There were amusement rides, a visit from Santa Claus, over 120 craft vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, 25 food trucks and horse and wagon rides. Also there was entertainment by the following groups: Teserra String Quartet, Melody Line, The Green De Villes, The Corndrinkers and Spitin’ Image. The 4th annual event is already in the planning process. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at the Darke County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

S & D Smith Dairy issues milk recall YORKSHIRE – S & D Smith Dairy, LLC, of Yorkshire, announces a voluntary recall of its chocolate milk product due to improper pasteurization. The product is being recalled because it did not achieve proper pasteurization temperature during processing and pathogens could have survived. This recall involves a very limited amount of product, approximately 10 half-gallons of chocolate milk and 15 12 oz. containers of chocolate milk with the code date of Nov. 14. The chocolate milk was sold at Crossway Farms and Karoc Marathon in Sidney and Steiner’s Country Market in Eaton. There have been no reports of illness involving products addressed in this recall, however, individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of foodborne illness should contact a physician immediately. If you have purchased this product, please return it to S & D Smith Dairy, LLC, or discard it. Consumers with questions may contact Deb Smith at (419) 336-6279.

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 11

WHC sponsors annual Holiday Horse Parade GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As part of its commitment to the local community, Wayne HealthCare is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 15th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17 in downtown Greenville. The 2018 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade, hosted by Main Street Greenville, will feature entertainment leading up to the grand parade, which will begin at 7 p.m. The lighted event includes 70+ horse entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown area. This event has become an annual holiday tradition for local families and visitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our commitment to provide quality care and pro-

Terri Flood, director of Business Development & Marketing at Wayne HealthCare presents their donation to Crysta Hutchinson Bloomingdale, executive director of Main Street Greenville.

mote wellness close to home is at the forefront of everything we do for the community,â&#x20AC;? said Terri Flood, Wayne HealthCare Director of Business Development & Marketing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to continue our Platinum

Sponsorship and support a great event for all to enjoy.â&#x20AC;? Wayne HealthCare provides inpatient, outpatient and emergency services to patients. Additional services include a nationally recognized cancer center, telemedicine, rehabilitation services, diagnostic imaging, perioperative services and community wellness programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very grateful for Wayne HealthCareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsorship of the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade and their support of Main Street Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission,â&#x20AC;? said Crysta Hutchinson, Executive Director of Main Street Greenville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working to provide a healthy and enjoyable quality of life here in Greenville and Wayne HealthCare continually partners with us to encour-

age people to stay active and get involved. They are dedicated to seeing this community thrive.â&#x20AC;? 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 yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Platinum Parade Sponsors are Wayne Healthcare, Greenville Federal, Interim HealthCare, and Edison Community College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thankful for our sponsorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; support. Many of our sponsors are continued sponsors who help us create this event for our community each year,â&#x20AC;? said Peggy Schultz, Board President for Main Street Greenville. Please visit www.downtowngreenville.org or www. facebook.com/mainstreetgreenville for more infor-

mation about Main Street Greenville and the 15th Annual Hometown Holiday Horse Parade. If you have

any questions, you can contact them at 937-548-4998 or info@mainstreetgreenville.org.

SERVICE DIRECTORY LAWN & GARDEN

SALVAGE YARD

4625 Hardin-Wapakoneta Rd. Sidney, OH 45365

COMPLETE TREE & STUMP SERVICE

FIREWOOD AVAILABLE

8031 Mercer-Darke Cty Line Rd. Maria Stein, OH 45860

DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Fully Insured Rick Gunckle (937) 547-0922

Buyers of Scrap Steel Delivered to the Yard No Aluminum

PRESSURE WASHING

LOCAL NEWS

Mobile Pressure Washing Service

521 Wagner Avenue, Greenville OPEN DAILY 11AM

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL/ WOOD AND DECK/FARM

937-316-6111 NOW THRU NOVEMBER 25, 2018 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE

10% Off

Lunch or Dinner Buffet

ARCANUM - Drama Club students at Arcanum High School have been busy preparing for their upcoming production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The SeussiďŹ cation of Romeo and Juliet.â&#x20AC;? written by Peter Bloedel. The production presents the tragicâ&#x20AC;Ś or is it comedic?... story of Romeo Monotone and Juliet Capitulate, a reinvention of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love story,

MOTOR REPAIR AND SALES

Pain management alternative series offered at Family Health

GREENVILLE - In accordance with its mission of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building healthy livesâ&#x20AC;Ś together,â&#x20AC;? Family Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is hosting a program series titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alternatives for Pain Management.â&#x20AC;? Speakers from Family Health and Wayne Healthcare, among many other community organizations will present programs and activities to enhance health and wellbeing from a whole person perspective. The Behavioral Health and Wellness center is excited to host Family Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own Dr. Lynne Hawley as she speaks on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grief: Walking the Walk with Someone who is Grieving.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Hawley joined Family Health in 2010. She received her training as a physical therapist from The Ohio State University, her medical degree from Toledo University, and completed her residency at Wright State University School of Medicine. She is dual board certiďŹ ed in both pediatrics and internal medicine. Join Dr. Lynne Hawley and the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center on Monday Nov. 12, to hear her free educational message on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grief: Walking the Walk with Someone who is Grievingâ&#x20AC;? from 5:30-7 p.m. The free program will be held at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center located at 1101 Jackson St. in Greenville (The Reid Medical Building next to Family Health). A light meal will be provided, and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Contact the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at (937) 547-2319 with questions and/or if you are interested in attending. Reservations are not required to attend, but are appreciated to provide adequate seating and materials.

Industrial, Agricultural & Residential

with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seussicalâ&#x20AC;? twist. The play, under the direction of Marla Miller and Joel Hootman, will be presented Nov. 16 and 17 in the Arcanum High School Cafetorium. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students.

ECO-THERM PEST CONTROL SOLUTIONS

www.swigartelecmotors.com Since 1943

Call Today: 937-564-9216 800-451-3767

www.thermalbedbugcontrol.com

BED BUG CONTROL WITH HEAT

Rewinding - Machining - Welding 937-836-5292

OFFICE: 567-890-4551 CELL: 419-953-4551 Email greg.rammel@gmail.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dirt and Grime Have Met Their Matchâ&#x20AC;? Check us out on Facebook!

PEST CONTROL

Motors & Pumps, Pool & Spa Pumps, Septic System Motors & Pumps

301 West Wenger Rd., Englewood

CELINA â&#x20AC;˘ OHIO

Must present coupon to cashier. May not combine with any other offer.

Arcanum to present Romeo and Juliet with a twist

PRESSURE WASHING

We deliver your news & your newspapers.

DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUT

Arcanum Drama Club rehearses for upcoming production.

RAMMEL

Why pay for news?

â&#x20AC;˘ Safe Computer Monitored Electric Heating Units â&#x20AC;˘ Effective One Day Treatment â&#x20AC;˘ Discreet Unmarked Trucks â&#x20AC;˘ Kills All Life Cycles â&#x20AC;˘ Cost Effective No Need To Throw Items Away

M-F 8AM-5PM CLOSED Sat. & Sun.

FREE ESTIMATES

BED BUGS-ROACHES-FLEAS-ANTS-SPIDERS

SWIGART ELECTRIC MOTORS, LLC

NEW MADISON SUPERMARKET

CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/newmadisonsupermarket FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF OVER 80 SALE ITEMS! AD PRICES IN EFFECT MON., NOV. 12 - SAT., NOV. 17, 2018 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 8-9, Sun. 10-8 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - NO DEALER PURCHASES *Additional purchase requirements do not include the item, 24 pack soft drinks, tobacco products and alcohol products*

MEAT SPECIALS

PRODUCE SPECIALS ................................................ 10 lb.

IDAHO POTATOES 2.99ea ................................................ Seedless

RED OR GREEN GRAPES 1.49lb ................................................ California

CELERY .99ea ................................................ 12 oz.

CRANBERRIES 1.49ea ................................................ 1 lb. Baby Peeled

CARROTS .99ea ................................................ 8 oz. Whole

WHITE MUSHROOMS 1.49ea ................................................ New Crop California

SEEDLESS NAVEL ORANGES 3.99ea ................................................ Southern Grown

SWEET POTATOES .69lb ................................................

FROZEN SPECIALS ................................................

reg. $2.29 WHIPPED TOPPING .99ea ................................................ Cool Whip 8 oz.

reg. $3.99

Made by Smith Dairy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rugglesâ&#x20AC;? 48 oz.

ICE CREAM 2.99ea ................................................ Marie Callender

FRUIT OR CREAM PIES

reg. $8.75-8.79

4.99ea Plus get Free Reddi Whip with coupon ................................................ Essential Everyday reg. $2.69 2 Count DEEP DISH PIE SHELLS 1.99ea ................................................ Essential Everyday

reg. $2.29

REGULAR PIE SHELLS 1.79ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 12-16 oz. Blueberries or

reg. $2.99

STRAWBERRIES 1.99ea ................................................

Culinary Circle 21.9-33.5 oz. reg. $5.99 PIZZAS 3.99ea ................................................ Ore Ida 16-32 oz. reg. $3.99 Onion Rings, Tots, Hash Browns and FRENCH FRIES 2.49ea ................................................ Birdseye 10-16 oz. reg. $1.99-2.29 Steam Fresh or Regular VEGETABLES .99ea ................................................ PLU 1

REDEEMABLE COUPON

VALID: 11/12/18-11/17/18

RV0200

In Store Made BULK or STUFFED,

ITALIAN PORK SAUSAGE 2.79lb ...............................................

DAIRY SPECIALS ................................................

Smith Dairy Yellow â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Jugâ&#x20AC;? Gallon MILK 1.49ea Limit 1 with additional $20.00 purchase ................................................ Smith Dairy 16 oz. Reg. $2.19-2.39 French Onion Chip Dip or SOUR CREAM 1.49ea ................................................ Smith Dairy 8 oz. Heavy Reg. $2.59 WHIPPING CREAM 1.99ea ................................................ Smith Dairy UHT Reg. $3.49

PREMIUM REAL EGG NOG QUARTS 3.19ea ................................................ Yoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 oz.

Reg. $2.59

SHREDDED CHEESES 1.59ea ................................................ Yoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8 oz.

Reg. $2.19 CHUNK CHEESES 1.59ea ................................................ Kraft 12 oz. American Reg. $3.59 CHEESE SINGLES 2.49ea ................................................ Kraft 8 oz. Reg. $2.99

PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE BAR 1.59ea ............................................... Coffee Mate 32 oz.

Reg. $3.99

FLAVORED COFFEE CREAMERS 2.99ea ............................................... Reddi Whip 6.5 oz. Aerosol

Reg. $3.29

REAL WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING 1.99ea ...............................................

Essential Everyday 1 lb. Reg. $3.99

BUTTER LIMIT 2 QUARTERS 2.49 ...............................................ea Blue Bonnet 1 lb.

Reg. $1.19

SOFT SPREAD MARGARINE LIMIT 4 QUARTERS .79ea ............................................... Pillsbury 16.3 oz.

Reg. $2.19

GRAND BISCUITS 1.49ea ............................................... Pillsbury 2 Count 14.1 oz. Refrigerated

Reg. $3.29

PIE CRUSTS 2.29ea ...............................................

89 oz. Simply Reg. $4.29-4.49 Lemonade or 52 oz. Simply ORANGE JUICE 2.49ea ............................................... Simply 20 oz. Reg. $2.79 HASH BROWNS 1.99ea ...............................................

GROCERY SPECIALS ................................................ Frito Lay 9Â˝-13 oz

PLU 1

New Madison Supermarket

reg. $4.29 TOSTITOS 2.59ea ................................................ Frito Lay 9-10Â˝ oz. reg. $4.29 POTATO CHIPS 1.99ea ................................................ Folgerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22.6 oz. Decaf reg. $9.99 or 30.5 oz. Classic Roast GROUND COFFEE 5.99ea

Limit 1 with $20 Purchase ................................................

In Store Made

LUNCH MEAT AND HAM SALAD 3.49lb ............................................... Yoderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural

SWISS CHEESE 3.99lb ................................................ Carolina

Armour 14 oz.

reg. $3.69

HOMESTYLE, ORIGINAL OR ITALIAN MEATBALLS 2.49ea ................................................ Arctic Shores 8 oz.

reg. $1.85

Arctic Shores 16 oz.

reg. $5.49

Bob Evans 20 oz.

reg. $3.69

Bob Evans 16 oz.

reg. $3.79

Blue Grass

IMITATION CRAB MEAT 1.79ea ................................................

Blue Grass

PINK SALMON FILLETS 4.59ea ................................................

Blue Grass

SAUSAGE GRAVY 2.99ea ................................................

TURKEY HAM 3.19lb ................................................ PICKLE & PIMENTO LOAF 3.99lb ................................................ PEPPER LOAF 3.99lb ................................................ DUTCH LOAF 3.99lb ................................................ Store Brand

BAKED HAM 2.99lb ................................................ Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

HARD SALAMI 5.29lb ................................................ Troyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

CHOPPED HAM 2.69lb ................................................ Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best

BOLOGNA 1.39lb ................................................

FRESH ROLL SAUSAGE 2.99ea ................................................ CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS .69lb ................................................ Center Cut or Butterfly Cut,

BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS 1.99lb ................................................

Cubed

PORK CUTLETS 2.99lb ................................................ Beef Rolled & Tied

BONELESS, RUMP ROAST 3.99lb ................................................ Beef

BONELESS, CUBED STEAKS 3.99lb ................................................ Beef

BONELESS, BOTTOM ROUND STEAKS 3.49lb ................................................ Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

SPIRAL SLICED Â˝ HAM 1.59lb ................................................ 81% Lean In 3 lb or Larger Pkg.

GROUND CHUCK 2.39lb ................................................ 10-14 lb.

TURKEYS

LIMIT 1

1.09lb Or with $40.00 Purchase .69lb ................................................

GROCERY SPECIALS Kraft 16 oz. Pourable

reg. $2.99

SALAD DRESSINGS 1.59ea ................................................

Betty Crocker reg. $1.79 15.25-16.25 oz. Super Moist CAKE MIXES 1.25ea ................................................ Betty Crocker reg. $1.99 18.3-20.5 oz. Value BROWNIE MIX 1.25ea ................................................ Jiffy 8.5 oz. reg. $.69

CORN LIMIT 4 MUFFIN .49ea ................................................

Betty Crocker reg. $1.99 12-16 oz. Ready to Spread FROSTINGS 1.49ea ................................................ Kelloggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reg. $3.99-4.79 18 oz. Corn Flakes, 12 oz. Crispix, 15.5 oz. Cocoa Krispies or 12 oz. RICE KRISPIES 2.49ea ................................................

Heinz 12 oz. Jar

reg. $1.99 GRAVY 1.49ea ................................................ Keebler 10-13.8 oz. reg. $3.29

TOWN HOUSE CRACKERS 1.69ea ................................................ Keebler 13.7 oz.

reg. $2.99 CLUB CRACKERS 1.69ea ................................................ 7 oz reg. $2.59

CHEEZ IT CRACKERS 1.69ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 20 oz.

reg. $2.39

APPLE PIE FILLING 1.39ea ................................................ Libby 15 oz.

reg. $2.29 PUMPKIN 1.69ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 21 oz. reg. $2.59

CHERRY PIE FILLING 1.59ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 10-10.5 oz.

reg. $1.19

Hungry Jack 15.3 oz.

reg. $2.49

Kraft 7 oz.

reg. $1.69

Planterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8-10.3 oz. Mixed Nuts and

reg. $5.99

5 lb.

reg. $2.79

Planterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16 oz. Jar or Can reg. $4.29 Dry Roasted or

Ocean Spray 14 oz.

reg. $1.99

Nabisco 10.1-15.35 oz.

reg. $4.19

Light & Fluffy 12 oz.

reg. $2.49

18.5-19 oz.

reg. $2.89

Eagle 14 oz.

reg. $2.89

Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10.5 oz. Cream of Chicken or

reg. $1.49

MARSHMALLOWS .89ea ................................................

MARSHMALLOW CREME 1.25ea ................................................

GOLD MEDAL LIMIT 1 FLOUR 1.99ea ................................................ CRANBERRY SAUCE 1.49ea ................................................ NOODLES 1.59ea ................................................ SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK 1.79ea ................................................

Reynold Wrap 35-75 Foot reg. $4.39 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Releaseâ&#x20AC;?, Regular or Heavy Duty ALUMINUM FOIL 3.49ea ................................................ Vanity Fair 40-100 Count reg. $2.79 NAPKINS 1.99ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 6 oz. reg. $1.69 RIPE BLACK OLIVES .99ea ................................................ Essential Everyday reg. $1.49 5.75 oz. Slice or Stuffed GREEN OLIVES .99ea ................................................ Kraft 22-30 oz. reg. $3.99 Real Mayonnaise or MIRACLE WHIP 2.49ea ................................................ New York reg. $1.99 Texas Toast 5 oz. CROUTONS .99ea ................................................ Crisco 48 oz. reg. $4.79 COOKING OILS 2.49ea ................................................ Betty Crocker 3.7-5.2 oz. reg. $2.09 Au Gratin, Scalloped and Assorted POTATOES .99ea ................................................

MASHED POTATOES 1.79ea ................................................ CASHEWS 3.99ea ................................................ COCKTAIL PEANUTS 1.99ea ................................................ OREO COOKIES 2.99ea ................................................ PROGRESSO SO UPS 1.33ea ................................................

CREAM OF

MUSHROOM SOUPS .99ea ................................................ Swanson 32 oz.

reg. $2.99

CHICKEN OR BEEF BROTH 1.99ea ................................................ Swanson 14.5 oz.

reg. $.99

CHICKEN OR BEEF BROTH .79ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 4 lb.

GRANULATED SUGAR

reg. $2.49

.99ea

Limit 1 with additional $20 Purchase ................................................ Domino 2 lb.

reg. $2.59

BROWN OR POWDERED SUGAR 1.79ea ................................................ Essential Everyday 14.5-15.25 oz. Can

reg. $.99

VEGETABLES .49ea ................................................ Bruce 40 oz.

reg. $3.19

CUT YAMS 1.99ea ................................................

PAGE 12 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Get prepared for winter at APL program Nov. 15

2nd Annual

CHRISTMAS In Arcanum

& Horse Parade

SAT., DEC. 8, 7PM, ARCANUM Still accepting horse & carriages, wagons, individual riders and motorized vehicles for the parade. For an application, email Jason Blackburn: thepromoterllc@gmail.com or call 937-621-2166

28th Annual

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Public Library is pleased to be hosting the Darke County Emergency Management Agency on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Patrons can learn how to prepare for power outages, winter storms, localized ﬂooding, and other types of emergencies. This

UNION CITY

preparedness program will show patrons how to make a plan and prepare a kit so they and their families are ready for any possibility. There is no registration required for this event. On Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. there will be an adult coloring session. Come in for a relaxing

45 Vendo rs!

SHOP LOCAL

Holiday Shopping Day SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17TH 9AM-3PM Come Visit Santa at the Elks From 10am-??

afternoon of coloring and chatting. No registration is required. Also on Tuesday, Nov. 13 will be the next meeting of the book club at 5:30 p.m. The club will be discussing “The Education of Dixie Dupree” by Donna Everhart and picking up the next book “Coal River” by Ellen Marie Wiseman. No registration is required, and newcomers are always welcome for this lively group. Beverages are served. On Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. the library will be hosting a “Name That Tune” game. Patrons are invited to come and join teams and guess tunes based on clues and the music played on the piano. All ages are invited as the music choices span generations. There will be some Christmas music in the mix as well to help get the holiday season off to a musical start.

On Tuesdays, preschoolers can come to Storytime at 10 a.m. to listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft, and have a lot of fun. No registration is needed for this drop-in program. Also on Tuesdays, school age children can come for the afterschool program, SPARK, from 3:45–4:45 p.m. Kids can make a craft, learn something new, explore the outdoors, hang out with friends, and much more. This is also a drop-in program. The library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Wednesday the 21st and Thursday the 22nd. Patrons can call the library at 937-692-8484 with any questions or check out their new and improved website at www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org. The library is also on Facebook and Twitter.

Event aims to close women’s STEMM gap PIQUA – According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 2017, Women ﬁlled 47 percent of all U.S. jobs in 2015 but held only 24 percent of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs. Likewise, women constitute slightly more than half of college-educated workers but makeup only 25 percent of college-educated STEM workers. On Friday, Dec. 7, Edison State Community College will host the 13th annual Women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) Expo. The daylong program is designed to help boost interest in STEMM career ﬁelds among young women in grades 8-12. “The STEMM Expo is a great way to enable young women to explore differ-

ent career paths and help to connect them with inspiring women who are currently working in STEMM careers,” said Sandra Streitenberger, Associate Professor of Accounting and Business and Women in STEMM Expo coordinator. Throughout the day, participants will have the opportunity to explore various aspects of STEMM careers through hands-on learning with industry professionals. Past events have included sessions ranging from medical laboratory diagnostics and information technology to engineering and animal science. For more information about the event, visit www. edisonohio.edu/STEMM or contact Sandra Streitenberger at sstreitenberger@ edisonohio.edu.

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 13

THANK YOU SPONSORS OF THE 2018 VETERANS OF DARKE COUNTY WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP Post 140 Post 245 Post 353 Post 435 Greenville High School NJROTC

Post 7262

Post 353 Post 140

Post 174 Post 140

Greenville Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge 143

Arcanum, Ohio

Chapter 57

FAIRBOARD

Versailles, Ohio

Montage Cafe

The Whistle Stop

Eikenberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Bar & Grill

CABIN IN THE PINES

WOOD PRODUCTS

Picnicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza & Grille

Splash & Dash

SUPPLIES & RENTALS

HITTLE " "$

Star Greenhouses, Inc.

Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry & Gems

BEVERLY BORGER

! #! #

Third

Chris Stamcoff

Q U I LT E R S

Virgilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Soaps

Thursday

Whimsical Gourd Creation LET US BE YOUR CAR GUYS

CITY SCHOOLS GREENVILLE

STUDENT COUNCIL

The Gourdnut Shop

548-TIRE Complete Automotive Repair

DARYL ULLERY

Primitive Home Decor, Custom Furniture & Antiques

L and M Custom Graphics

The Turning Point Brenda Thornton Owner/Designer

BIKERS House of Flowers, WAREHOUSE Tuxedos and Gifts

Maplewood GABRIELLE Farm's NAPPO Gourmet Floral Reflections Dips And KALEIDOSCOPE DYES YOUR FULL SERVICE FLORIST Wine Slush PEGGY BOWERS JULWORKS Mixes HANDCRAFTED ORGINAL & CUSTOM JEWELRY ULIE CIOFFOLETTI Tracey Briner-Licensed Massage Therapist JARTISTIAN - CRAFTSMEN - OWNER

WALKING TREE

WOODSILKS GALLERY

WILLIAM AND BARBARA HOLMES

Bloomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by Gena and Olga

KenKare Jewelry and Gifts Bessie Rose Handcrafted Gifts - Wini Hittle

Kim Knox Hand Crafted Wire Jewelry

Unique Wooden Ink Pens

The Old Barn Owl CLEAR KNOLL Pastime Primitives CREATIONS FIELD SIDE POTTERY

Kiwanis Club New Madison

CINDY SINK In Memory of Barbara Zimmerman

Total Image Tanning and Hair Co. K. Ansonia Auto Parts DAYLE LEWIS

NORTHSTAR PLUMBING & HEATING

SOCIAL GRACES

SUSAN BARKER

TRACI E. GREVE

STOR & LOCK

FURNITURE GREENVILLE

Kathleen M. Gasson Greenville

Francis

Greenville, Ohio

MICHAEL D. WAGNER

Designs by Brenda

Singapore Seahorse Coin Jewelry THWAITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & GRILL Heather B Leaves

JOHN J. Contemporary ROMAKER Clay Designs

" ! WHIMSICAL GARDENS Grandpa Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gifts

DAVIS CAMPER SALES, INC.

TRAVEL TRAILERS, 5TH WHEEL, TRUCK CABS, USED & SERVICE

HUMBLE SHEPHERDS SURL ALPACAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

CANOPY KINGDOM

ALSO THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND HELPED MAKE THIS TRIP POSSIBLE!!!

PAGE 14 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

! #

4 /, 5 # ( 3 , -/,0 3 #- . -. ' (. .) ." !, . . '1),% # . -. 8 ( )'* --#)( . " ,.- ." . 1 " 0 . 7

.# / #, .), ) --#-. #0#(!

4 ' *,)/ ) && )/, , * ,.( ,- ), )(-#-. (.&3 !)#(! )0 ( 3)( .) &#0 , 2 *.#)( & - ,0# 0 ,3 3 "#- 5 # ( 3 , -/,0 3 #- ." , -/&. ) ." #, " , 1),% ( )''#.' (. .) ." , ) & ,- #( )/, )''/(#.3 7 ( . /&# ( (#), # , -# (.

, .", ( .#, ' (. )''/(#.3 #- ." ,! -. --#-. #0#(! #( ."

# '# && 3 ( $/-. , #0 )( ) ." "#!" -. )(5,' .#)(- ) +/ &#.3 - ,0# " &." , #&#.3 ( , #0 ",)/!" & -.#(! )''#.' (. .) #.- '#--#)( .) *,)0# 2 *.#)( & - ,0# .) && (.,/-. .) )/, , , .", ( .#, ' (. )''/(#.3 " - , #0 5 # ( 3 , -/,0 3 ,)' ." "#) * ,.' (. ) &." " "#) * ,.' (. ) &." 1"# " , !/& . - --#-. &#0#(! #&#.# - .",)/!")/. ." -. . -/,0 3- #&#.# - **,)2#' . &3 )( " 3 , " - -/,0 3- (-/, ." . --#-. &#0#(! , -# (.- , #0 +/ &#.3 , ( ." . *,)0# ,- , #( )'*&# ( 1#." -. . , !/& .#)(- " * , . -/,0 3 , 6 .- #&3 8),.- ." -. 8 ( )''/(#.3 ' % - .) ' . #( /-.,3 -. ( , - ( , !/& .#)(- 1"#& )(.#(/#(! .) */. , -# (.- 5,-. 5 # ( 3 , -/,0 3- , , , #. - )'')( 0 ( ), #&#.# - ." . *,)0# "#!" +/ &#.3 , .) , #0 '#(), 5 # ( 3 ( ." . #- 1"3 1 , -) 2 #. ( *,)/ ) )/, # . -. 8 ( #. - $/-. ()." , , -)( 1"3 ." , -# (.- &)0 &#0#(! . , .", ( .#, ' (. )''/(#.3 " ( 3)/ -% )/, -. 8 1" . ." 3 &#% ." ')-. )/. ." #, $) ." 3 - 3 4 " , -# (.- 7

# !

# " "

937-547-7610 | or visit bhrc.org | 750 Chestnut Street | Greenville, Ohio

WEEKEND EDITION, NOVEMBER 11, 2018

County sees large turnout for mid-term election RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – The votes are in and nearly 57 percent of Darke County’s registered voters went to the polls. This is up from the 2014 mid-term election when around 43 percent voted. Darke County’s number of registered voters is also up from 33,804 to 34,405. According to the unofﬁcial election results published by the Darke County Board of Elections, 19,562 cards were cast. Luke Burton, director of the Darke County Board of Elections, said, “Today’s General Election was a success. We saw record early voting for a Governor’s election. Today’s Unofﬁcial Canvass yielded a turnout of 56.86% registered voters.” He continued, “Our voting equipment held up

for, hopefully, their last election. It is our intention to have a new voting system ahead of the May 2019 Election. We saw minimal issues and worked to quickly resolve those which did come up.” He also praised his staff and board for the long hours they put in to make this “election run as smooth as it always does in Darke County.” Overall, it was a good night for Republicans in the county with Mike DeWine picking up 77 percent of the vote for Governor, Dave Yost with 79 percent for Attorney General, Keith Faber with 81 percent for State Auditor, Frank LaRose with 77 percent for Secretary of State, and Robert Sprague with 79 percent for Treasurer of State. Although the county supported Jim Renacci in the US Senate race against Sherrod Brown, the 71 percent was far behind

Voters approve Greenville City Schools renewal levy SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Voters in Greenville approved the renewal of the school district’s 2-mill permanent improvement levy on Tuesday, 55 percent for (4231 votes) to 45 percent against (3468 votes). “On behalf of the entire Greenville City School District Board of Education, administration, faculty and staff and student body, we sincerely want to thank the Greenville parents, grandparents and entire community voters for both your support of the permanent improvement levy, but more importantly your ongoing support of the school district,” said Superintendent Doug Fries on Tuesday evening. “The district greatly appreciates what the community has provided our students and staff with the wonderful new and renovated facilities. We look forward to maintaining our facilities with this approved PI levy and advancing our district with additional capital improvements. Thank you Greenville. Go Wave.” The levy was ﬁrst approved in 1989, and has been successfully renewed every ﬁve years since. It

will generate $450,000 annually for the district. Permanent improvement monies may be used for improvements and projects with an estimated life or usefulness of five years, such as for building improvements or repairs, technology upgrades, parking lot and athletic facility improvements. The district has identified several projects needing to take place during the next five years, including improving athletic fields at the K-8 building and the front baseball/softball field at the high school; new Harmon Field Stadium seating, restrooms, concessions, ticket booths and lighting; additional technology purchases; begin to put money back annually to a cost center designated for maintenance, replacement at Harmon Field turf and Jennings Center track resurface; ongoing Memorial Hall restoration projects; additional classroom furniture at high school; LED lighting at high school; ongoing site work/upkeep at high school, Memorial Hall, transportation office; upgrade carpeting projects at high school and Memorial Hall; removal of asbestos tile from high school front hall rooms; and purchase a new school van.

Hometown Hero nominations sought GREENVILLE - The East Main Church of Christ, located at 419 East Main St., Greenville, is accepting nominations for their 2019 Hometown Hero Award. This annual recognition can be for anyone in Darke County who through either their personal or professional life has displayed heroic character in helping others. Their exemplary qualities may have been seen through a speciﬁc event or events, or their positive attributes may be reﬂected in their everyday work and/or lifestyle. This award strives to give special honor to those in our community who make

a positive impact through their lives. Anyone who would like to make a nomination is asked to call the church at 937-547-1557 to request a nomination form, which will need to be mailed back to the church by Monday, Dec. 10, at the latest. The decision on who has been selected for this special recognition will be announced after the ﬁrst of the year with the honoree being recognized during the church’s “Hometown Hero Sunday” worship service in March. For more information, Jim Morehouse may be contacted at the church at 937-547-1557 or jim. morehouse@goemcc.org.

the other votes Republicans received. Most communities and Greenville City Schools (GCS) received support for their tax levies. GCS voters said yes to a renewal levy with 55 percent voting in favor. Voters in the Osgood Area Joint Ambulance District said yes to an addition .75 mill, continuing levy with 87 percent of the vote. Wayne Lakes also asked for an additional 1 mill for 5

years with 172 in favor and 166 against. Their renewal levy also passed. Adams Township had two replacement levies on the ballot for ﬁre and EMS and both passed. Greenville Township’s 1.95 mill, 5-year levy passed 3,262 to 2,645. Twin Township asked for an additional .5 mill levy, but it was turned down by voters. As was a 1/4 percent income tax Union City asked for - 176 against and

108 for the levy. Versailles voters upheld the decision by village council to rezone 732 and 706 E. Main Street and 45 Maple Street to allow Casey’s to build in the village. The referendum passed 739-415. Village Administrator Rodd Hale stated, “Village administration and elected ofﬁcials are happy the referendum issue is behind us and the democratic process was used to determine how we move forward. Change

can be difﬁcult, but letting the citizens of the village decide how we proceed was the best method to determine what’s wanted by the majority of the citizens. Now that the vote is complete, we will work to assist the property owners as we would with any entity wanting to create new business and economic growth within the village.” The complete local unofﬁcial results can be found at www.bluebagmedia.com.

Manchester, Powell to represent Darke County in Oho House SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Voters in the 80th and 84th Ohio House Districts, which serve Darke County, have elected two Republican women to represent them in Columbus. Susan Manchester of Waynesﬁeld was chosen over her Democrat opponent Joseph Monbeck of Wapakoneta to serve the 84th District, earning 82.49 percent of the vote – 38,401 to 8,149. The 84th District serves the northern portion of Darke County, all of Mercer County and portions of Auglaize and Shelby counties. Manchester will ﬁll the seat being vacated by Keith Faber of Celina, who was elected Tuesday as Ohio’s state auditor. “I have just been overwhelmed by the support of the 84th District,” Manchester said Tuesday evening. “It’s been an awesome journey. I’m really excited

Jena Powell, left, and Susan Manchester will serve Darke County as new representatives for Ohio’s 80th and 84th House Districts.

to get to work. Now the real work begins.” As for being part of an election in what some are calling the “year of the woman,” Manchester said “I think that’s awesome. I know a lot of women have stepped up this cycle and I’m excited to be one of them.” Manchester said she believes the first order of business in the legislature is to “figure out our state budget, protect taxpayer dollars and invest wisely.” She’s also confident legislators will find a way to move forward and find healthcare

solutions that are ﬁnancially viable for Ohioans. Arcanum native Jena Powell will ﬁll the 80th District seat, which is being vacated by Stephen Huffman of Troy, who won the Ohio Senate 5th District race on Tuesday. Powell beat out Democrat opponent D.J. Brynes of Piqua, garnering 75.52 percent of the votes – 31.411 to 10,183. Ohio District 80 includes the southern portion of Darke County and all of Miami County. “It’s been quite a night for our team,” Powell said.

“I’m very excited and honored to be the next state representative for our district. The people want to be represented and I’m honored to.” Powell said her goals in office will be to “fight for lower taxes, stronger families and stronger communities as a whole.” Powell said she also will continue her campaign promise to fight for life from conception to death, Second Amendment rights, cut taxes and reduce regulations.” Powell also believes the state’s budget is “obviously a big thing and at the end of the day, I’ll work to give more power to the districts and the communities.” As for being the first woman to represent the 80th District, Powell said “since day one, I never ran because I was a woman. I ran for the ideals our community stands for, regardless of gender. I’m not ignoring the fact I am a woman, I am, but I represent everyone in this district. I ran because I have ideas.”

Bell ringers ready for Community Christmas Drive LINDA MOODY

CORRESPONDENT

DARKE COUNTY – A group of people gathered this week at Kroger’s in Greenville to launch the annual Darke County Community Christmas Drive this upcoming Yule season. It will start after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 and 24, with bell-ringers set to collect donations for this year at 11 different locations throughout the county. The efforts will continue on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 14 and 15 and Dec. 21 and 22. At most locations, donations will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. In Greenville, volunteers will be bell-ringing at The KitchenAid Experience, Eikenberry’s IGA and both entrances at WalMart Supercenter. Contributions can also be made at Sutton’s Super Valu in Arcanum, The Greenville National Bank in Ansonia and the New Madison Mini Mart. Donations will be collected at Kroger and Rural King for both the Salvation Army and the Darke County Community Christmas Drive. Funds going to the Salvation Army end up helping people locally through the Darke County ofﬁce for Community Action Partnership. Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln and the main ofﬁce of Greenville Federal will also

Shown are Kroger Manager Cam Litz; Treasurer Mike Boyer; Chris Raffel, St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Terry Benge, Oakland COB; Margaret Craig, Faith United Methodist; Denny Miller, Cedar Grove; Mike Snyder, Kiwanis; Kristy Cutarelli, FISH; Co-Chairman Joe Soley; Carol Littman, Community Action Partnership; Doug Klinsing; Sharon Fellers, Greenville Resurrection Community Center and Castine Food Bank; Christy Bugher, United Way; Rev. Terry Cavanaugh, First United Methodist; Lisa Gasper, Ansonia United Methodist Church; and Pastor Jim Morehouse. (Linda Moody photo)

be collecting funds. Churches helping with the bell-ringing include Coletown Christian, Greenville Missionary, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, St. Paul’s Lutheran, St. Paul’s Episcopal, Bible Fellowship, First United Methodist, Stelvideo Christian, East Zion, Trinity Wesleyan, Greenville Church of the Brethren, Evangelical United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Beamsville Christian, Fort Jefferson, Cedar Grove, New Madison United Methodist Church, and First Universalist Church in New Madison. The Castine Church of the Brethren, Arcanum Lions Club, Faith United Methodist and the Community of Faith Church will help with the effort in Arca-

num while various churches help in Ansonia. Organizations helping out include the Lions Club and Greenville National Bank in addition to the Rotary and Kiwanis, who cover all 10 days of the drive. Also collecting funds every day of the drive are the Oakland Church of the Brethren, St. John Lutheran Church and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The work of all these volunteers is greatly appreciated, said Co-Chairman Joseph Soley. “Last year. people generously stepped up and gave the largest amount ever collected, $30,915.73, which went to help the good work of FISH, Community Unity, the Grace Resurrection Community Center at

the Faith United Methodist Food Bank in Arcanum, the Ansonia United Methodist Food Bank and the Castine Area Food Bank,” the chairmen reported. “No money is paid to any of the volunteers and all of the proceeds remain in Darke County.” In addition to the various locations around the area, donations can also be made to “Darke County Community Christmas Drive” at P.O. Box 412, Greenville, OH 45331 or by dropping off a donation to Community Christmas Drive Treasurer Mike Boyer at the main branch of the Greenville National Bank on South Broadway. Any questions about the drive can be directed to Soley at 937-547-0533.

PAGE 16 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Join the Friends of the Shelter on Nov. 17 for Pet Pictures with Santa.

Get your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture with Santa Claus

Worship Guide

! ! " ! ! ! APOSTOLIC

BRETHREN

Solid Rock Apostolic 8991 Old US 36, Bradford, 937-718-0351 CAC of Greenville 630 Pine, Greenville 937-730-1313

Oakland Church of The Brethren 8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd. Bradford * 448-2287 Pitsburg Church of Brethren 8376 Pitsburg Laura Rd., Arcanum 937-692-8772 Greenville Church of the Brethren 421 Central Ave., 548-3583

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Greenville First Assembly of God 7219 State Route 118N Greenville, Oh 937-548-5445

BAPTIST

Favorite Hill Baptist Church 1601 South Street, Piqua, 773-6469 First Baptist Church 7233 Ohio 121-North, Greenville 548-7616 Faith Baptist Church 740 E Russ Rd., Greenville, 548-1808 Greenville Baptist Temple 4689 Childrens Home Bradford Rd., 548-7283 Union City First Baptist Church 225 S. First St., Union City, OH 937-968-6163 Cornerstone Historic Baptist Church 933 N Howard St, Union City, IN 765-964-3119

BRETHREN

Beech Grove Church of the Brethren 3420 Harrison Rd., Hollansburg 937-997-4895 Bradford Church of The Brethren 120 West Oakwood St., 448-2215 Castine Church of the Brethren 624 State Route 127, Arcanum 678-9945 Cedar Grove Church 373 Love Rd., New Paris, 997-3675

Wieland Jewelers Fine Jewelers Since 1907 Marriage Symbol Necklace 414 S. Broadway, Grenville

937.548.3620

www.wielandjewelers.net

CATHOLIC

St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church 233 W Third St. Greenville 548-1616 St Denis 14 E Wood St, Versailles 937-526-4945 Holy Family (Frenchtown) 11255 St Rt 185, Versailles 937-526-4945 St Louis 15 Star Rd, North Star 419-582-2531 Immaculate Conception 5874 N. Buckneck Rd., Bradford, 937-526-4945 St Mary 425 W Hickory St, Union City, IN 765-964-4202

CHRISTIAN

Coletown Congregational Church 2876 State Route 571, Greenville 548-6590 East Zion Church 6171 St. Rt. 36, Greenville First Congregational Church 115 W. 5th St., Greenville, OH 937-548-3575 Woodington Congregation Church 8978 N State Route 49, Greenville 548-9441 Stelvideo Christian Church 6808 Church St., Stelvido, Greenville, OH 316-8198

Family Owned Since 1963 Restaurant & Catering

1-765-964-6259 â&#x20AC;˘ Chicken â&#x20AC;˘ Appetizers â&#x20AC;˘ Ice Cream â&#x20AC;˘ Seafood â&#x20AC;˘ Salads â&#x20AC;˘ Daily Specials â&#x20AC;˘ Kids Menu â&#x20AC;˘ Cakes â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza â&#x20AC;˘ Pies â&#x20AC;˘ Mexican â&#x20AC;˘ Burgers â&#x20AC;˘ Sandwiches â&#x20AC;˘ Candles & Gifts DINE IN â&#x20AC;˘ CARRY OUT â&#x20AC;˘ DELIVERY OPEN ALL WEEK 11AM-10PM ST. RD. 32 W, UNION CITY, IN

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Get your Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Picture taken with Santa Claus on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greenville WalMart in the Garden Center. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Darke County Friends of the Shelter,â&#x20AC;? a 501c3 organization will be taking pictures of your companion animals with Santa Claus. This is a fun time for everyone to enjoy and is your chance to meet members of the Friends of the Shelter. Everyone, including children, aunts, uncles and cousins are invited to have his or her pictures taken. The cost is $4 and the proceeds help the animals at the Darke County Animal Shelter as well as the Scentral Park dog park and support the many endeavors of the Friends of the Shelter. Past projects of the Friends of the Shelter include the Scentral Park dog park, an outdoor kennel area

LUTHERAN

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church 13495 Greenville St. Marys Rd Vers., 419-336-7111 St. Matthewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evangelical Lutheran Church 6825 State Route 722, Ithaca, 678-8584 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 8520 Oakes Rd., Pitsburg 937-692-5670 Trinity Lutheran Church 1470 W. State Route 28, Union City, IN 765-964-5712 Trinity Lutheran Church 204 E. Wood Street, Versailles 937-526-3091

METHODIST-UNITED

CHRISTIAN

Family of God 310 W South St., Arcanum, 692-8521 Lighthouse Christian Center 5256 Sebring Warner Rd., Greenville, 548-7464

Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum Ansonia United Methodist Church Corner of Pearl and High St., Ansonia 337-5781 EUM Church 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH 45331 Faith United Methodist Church 101 E. South St., Arcanum, 692-8934 First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075 Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410 Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-884-5129 Ithaca Grace United Methodist 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Rd 678-9062 Nashville United Methodist 5984 Palestine Union City Rd. Greenville 548-1421 New Madison United Methodist 149 N. Main St., New Madison 937-996-5341 Rossburg United Methodist 117 Ross St., Rossburg, 937-338-4765 Trinity United Methodist Church 112 West South Street Arcanum, OH 692-8530 Versailles United Methodist 122 W Wood St, Versailles 937-526-3855 Webster United Methodist Church 8849 Seibt Rd., Versailles 526-3855

LUTHERAN

MISSIONARY

Teegarden Congregational Church 2753 State Route 47 W., Ansonia 337-4249 CMA Church 306 Devor St., Greenville, OH 937-548-4955

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Greenville Church of Christ 4599 Chldrns Hm Brdfrd Rd., Greenville, 937-548-4467

CHURCH OF GOD

Ansonia First Church of God 750 S Main St., Ansonia, 337-3945 The New Beginning Church of God 802 East 4th St.,Greenville, 937-214-6502 Triumphant Christian Center 1129 South Towne Ct., Greenville 548-0300

EPISCOPAL

St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church 201 S Broadway St., Greenville 548-5575

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

St. John Lutheran Church 7418 State Route 121, Greenville 548-5404 St Paul Lutheran Church 131 E. 4th Street, Greenville 548-5770

Pray for Our Country and Our People!

Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flowers 937-548-3008 1146 Sweitzer St. Greenville, OH 54331 www.helensflowersgreenville.com

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Beamsville Christian Church 6102 Beamsville-Union City Rd. Greenville 547-0009 Calvary Bible Church 9462 State Route 571, Arcanum 947-1978 Friendship Community Church 1005 Eaton Fort Nesbit Rd. New Paris, 997-3592 True Life 5990 State Route 36, Greenville 548-3558 Living Waters Ministries 102 W Main St., Versailles, 526-4567 Bible Fellowship Church: 7757 Grnv-Celina Road, Greenville 937-547-1952 Northside Community Fellowship 8135 St. Rt. 127 N., Greenville, 548-8965 Rosehill Country Church St. Rt. 49 and McFeeley-Petry Rd, Rosehill Versailles Christian Church 105 W Ward St., Versailles 937-526-4194 Hillgrove Federated Church 1009 Hillgrove Woodington Rd., Union City, 968-6332 Congregation Anshe Emeth Jewish Synagogue Caldwell St., Piqua, 937-623-1234 Arcanum Community of Faith 109 W. George St., Arcanum

PENTACOSTAL

Faith Apostolic Lighthouse 332 W Payton St, 765-628-3299

PRESBYTERIAN

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

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

First Universalist Church 331 E. Washington St. New Madison, 996-3403

WESLEYAN

Trinity Wesleyan Church 1400 E Main St., Greenville, 547-0337 Greenville Wesleyan Holiness Church 201 Hall Street Greenville, OH 45331 Bethel Long Wesleyan Church 255 Stingley Road, Greenville

Call us before you buy!

DOUG HARMAN

dougharman@earthlink.net

Cell (937) 623-9959 Ohio Owner/Realtor Indiana Broker/Owner

FIRST CHOICE REALTY The Right Choice

1400 Wagner Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331 Ph: (937) 548-5464 Toll Free (866) 903-5464 dougharmanrealtor.com

www.cfpoeppelman.com RADIO DISPATCHED ON TIME DELIVERY BUILDING MATERIALS CRUSHED STONE & SAND Bradford Office, Plant 937-448-2191 Versailles Plant 937-526-5137 Union City Plant 765-964-6572

High Definition Installer Authorized DIRECTV Retailer Home Theatre Flat Screens Satallites & Antennas

Professional Service Pazma/LCD-HD Antique Radio and Record Player Repair

937.996.6331

111 N. Main - New Madison www.weimerelectronicsofnewmadisonoh.com

Parts & Service

Aces in Automotive Service

â&#x20AC;˘ Brakes â&#x20AC;˘ Cooling Systems â&#x20AC;˘ Air Conditioning Systems â&#x20AC;˘ Ignitions â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical Systems Over 30 Years Experience OPEN 6 DAYS Mon.-Fri. 8-5 â&#x20AC;˘ Sat. 8-12 4209 Kilborne Rd. between Rt. 49 & Hogpath Rd.

547-0474

We Do More to Serve You Best

JOHNSTON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC. INC. Personal Care is the Backbone of Our Business!

109 Rhoades Avenue Greenville

937.548.3610

www.johnstonchiropractic.net

*Home Medical Equipment * Health Care Screenings Delivery Available 100 Ft. Jefferson Ave. Greenville 937-547-1642 www.theprescriptionstore.com

M-F 7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 Sat 7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 (Noon) See Photos at www.ansonialumber.com

Bonded, Licensed, Insured 24 Hour Emergency Service 701 Wayne St. Greenville

301 East Main Street Gettysburg

937.447.4265

www.wholesalecarpetgettysburg.com

Tree & Lawn Care

David P. Furlong, Owner

CertiďŹ ed Arborist WAGNER AVENUE 4617 Jaysville St. Johns Road 548-4141 526-4440 602GREENVILLE, Greenville OH 45331 OH 1499 N. Broadway 653 Hickey Ave. Greenville, Ohio 45331 Versailles, Ohio 45380

937.548.4503

www.zecharbailey.com

www.ggfloorfashions.com

Your Hometown Floor Store with Hometown Service

GO TO

Paragon Health

LOCKSMITH & KEYS 937.548.1035 Commercial - Residential Automotive

FREE Estimates

Mon-Fri. 8am-8pm Saturday 9-5pm

Since 1946

Weaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDING MATERIALS Where Price & Quality Meet All your Home & Agricultural Building Needs 300 S. Main St Ansonia, OH 937-337-3111

WHOLESALE CARPET OUTLET

Fitzwater

DR. KRISTENE CLARK

SALES-SERVICE-INSTALLATIONS ...ALL FROM ONE PLACE!

to get acquainted with your new canine friend (Canine Corral) and dog leashes for new dog adoption. This is only a partial list of what the Friends of the Shelter have done for the companion friends at the Shelter. Learn more about the Friends of the Shelter at http://www. darkecountyfriendsoftheshelter.com There will also be beautiful 2019 Darke County Friends of the Shelter calendars with local pets for only $10 available. They can also be picked up at the Darke County Animal Shelter. All pets must enter WalMart through the Garden Center entrance and must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. For more information, contact the Animal Shelter at 937-547-1645 or stop by at the Shelter at 5066 County Home Road, Greenville, just beyond the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department.

OVER 30 YEARS

â&#x20AC;˘ Quality Ear Candles DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;˘ Herbs â&#x20AC;˘ Sinus & Allergy Remedies 12-5, Sat 10-12 BODY SHOP Mon-Tue-Fri Closed Wed-Thur-Sun 807 RIFFLE GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331

937.548.5257

Happy to Open After Hours

Call 447-7705

8736 Gettysburg SE Rd. Gettysburg 7 minutes East of Greenville, South of 36

937.548.1705

www.ďŹ tzwatertreeandlawn.com david@ďŹ tzwatertreeandlawncare.com

RJW arner Insurance

Where Insurance is a Profession Not a Sideline Call or Drop In: 5 S. High Street, Arcanum 45304 937-692-8123 219 Sycamore, Greenville 45331 937-692-6554 Email us: insurance@rjwarner.com Visit us on the Internet at: www.rjwarner.com

Comic jugglers open Family Theatre series GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts will open their Family Theatre Series season at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, Nov. 18 with “Playing By Air,” a trio of artists in a comedic performance featuring juggling, music, and circus. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, the show features an electrifying display of lights, color, and motion featuring engaging characters and musical instruments that ﬂy through the air. “’This imaginative theatrical experience is full of breathtaking feats, creative silly stuff, and more,” Rawlins stated. “’Playing by Air’s” contagious comedy and high energy performances are guaranteed to captivate audience members of all ages,” he concluded. The show starts at 2 p.m. DCCA’s Family Theatre Series was inaugurated in 1997 to provide local youngsters and their parents the opportunity to experience the joy of theatre at an accessible cost. Other productions in the 20182019 season include Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s glowing production of Rainbow Fish, based on the classic children’s book, on Sunday, February 10, and on Sunday, April 7 “Underneath a Magical Moon from Tutti Fruitti Productions, a re-imagining of the Peter Pan tale as it would be told by Wendy. General admission tickets for each of the Family Theatre presentations cost $5; tickets for the entire season are available for just $12. Sponsors of DCCA’s

Darke County Center for the Arts will open their Family Theatre Series season at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville with Playing By Air.

Family Theatre Series are Dayton Power & Light Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, James Steyer Fund of 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 the Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Darke County Foundation and DCCA memberships. This performance is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council, a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experience to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and

economically. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation, Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund, and the John R. and Miriam H. Knick Fund of Darke County Foundation. Tickets for “Playing By Air” may be obtained by contacting DCCA at 937547-0908 or dcca@darkecountyarts.org; tickets are available online at www. darkecountyarts.org and will also be sold at Greenville Public Library, Readmore’s Hallmark and Darke County Welcome Center in downtown Greenville, and Worch Memorial Library in Versailles and will be available at the door if any remain by show time.

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 17

Time to Think About Year-End Investment Moves

We’ve still got a couple of months left in 2018, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about some year-end investment moves that might benefit you. Here are a few possibilities (although not all will apply to your situation): • Add to your IRA. For the 2018 tax year, you can put up to $5,500 into your traditional or Roth IRA (assuming you are eligible), or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older. If you haven’t reached this limit, consider adding some money. You have until April 15, 2019, to contribute to your IRA for 2018, but why wait until the last minute? • Increase your 401(k) contributions. You already may be investing in your 401(k) or similar employersponsored retirement plan, but you might be able to bump up your contributions for the rest of the year, if it’s allowed. Of course, you should always put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. • Take your RMDs. If you are 70½ or older, you must start taking withdrawals – called required minimum distributions, or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Generally, you must take these RMDs by December 31 every year. But if you turned 70½ in 2018, you can wait until April 1, 2019, until you take your first RMD. However, you will then have to take a second RMD (the one for age 71) byDecember 31, 2019. Taking two RMDs in one year could give you an unexpectedly large taxable income for the year, possibly bumping you into a higher tax bracket and affecting the amount of your Social Security benefits subject to taxes. So, if you are considering

delaying your first RMD, consult with your tax advisor. • Make changes in response to life events. In 2018, did you experience a major life event, such as a marriage, divorce or addition of a child? Or did you change jobs or retire? Any of these events could lead you to adjust your investment plans, so now may be the time to do so, possibly with the help of a financial professional. • Review your investment mix. At least once a year, it’s a good idea to review your investment mix to ensure it’s still suitable for your goals and risk tolerance. Sometimes, even without your taking any action, your portfolio might change in ways you hadn’t expected. For example, suppose you wanted your portfolio to contain 60% stocks and 40% bonds and other investments. After a period of rising prices, though, the value of your stocks may have increased so much that they now occupy 65% of your portfolio – which means you may be taking on more risk than you had originally intended. Consequently, you may need to rebalance your portfolio to get back to your original 60% to 40% ratios. (Keep in mind that these figures are just for illustration; everyone’s ideal portfolio mix will depend on their individual situations.) These aren’t the only year-end moves you may want to consider, but they can help you close out 2018 on a positive note. Plus, they can serve as a reminder that you need to be vigilant as you keep working toward your financial goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Todd Subler

515 S. Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331

(937) 548-9981

www.edwardjones.com

Member SPIC

PAGE 18 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

CLASSIFIEDS

PRINT DISCLAIMER The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error in advertisements beyond the amount paid for space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher’s employees or otherwise and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. We reserve the right to edit, properly classiﬁed, cancel or decline any ad.

hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

ERROR CORRECTION: CHECK YOUR AD THE FIRST TIME IT RUNS. Report any errors promptly. Credit can be give for only ONE INCORRECT INSERTION. Adjustment for any error is limited to actual cost of space involved. Brothers Publishing Company does not assume ﬁnancial responsibility for errors or omissions. Please request corrections in acceptance with the deadline schedule. The publisher All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing assumes responsibility for typographical errors, but in no case for more Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or than cost of that part or parts appearing in error. discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, family status or national origin, or intention to make any preferences, limitations ADVERTISING STANDARDS OF ACCEPTANCE: We reserve the or discrimination. The newspaper will not knowingly accept any right to edit, change, reclassify or reject any advertising. advertising for real estate which is violation of the law. All persons are

SPECIAL NOTICES Do you owe more than $5000 in Tax Debt? Call Wells & Associates INC. We solve Tax Problems! Personal or Business! IRS, State and Local. 30 years in Business! Call NOW for a free consultation at an office near you. 1-855-725-5414 Lung Cancer? And Age 60+? You And Your Family May Be Entitled To Significant Cash Award. Call for Information. 877-929-1065

FOR RENT PETS Male Maltese pups. Storage for personal & Cute, cuddle playful, business use. Penske $400. Grandparents Truck Rentals. Call onsite. Call 765-964- Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Mi7767 chelle St FOR RENT Grnvl, 3 br house. 1.5 G’VILLE Renovated 2 baths. 1 car deattached BR duplex w/garage in garage. No pets/Metro. country. $550/mo. 6787 $575mo/deposit. 937- Courtney Lane. 5485053 benanzer.com 564-4126 Greenville, 1 BR apt w/ 3 BR ranch style house stove & refrig. Off-street in Greenville north end. parking. $425/mo & de- No Pets. $650. 4477845 posit. 937-654-3173

Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity Greenville - Very nice ground floor 1 BR apt. No pets/smoking, W/D hookup, off-street parking. $390/mo. 5485053 1/2 brick dbl. 2 BR, liv rm, bath, laundry, kit. Appliances. Porches. 937-692-5798

Currently Hiring • Dietary Aides • STNAs • Hospitality Aides • LPNs & RNs

We invite you to learn more about our culture and exciting opportunities that exist with our organization. We oﬀer competitive compensation and beneﬁt packages Join us at Ohio Means Jobs Darke County November 13th - 10AM-2PM 603 Wagner Ave. Greenville Or Apply at jobs.hcr-manorcare.com

ELECTRIC LINEMAN I or II

The Village of Versailles, Ohio is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Electric Lineman I or II. The candidate will be responsible for delivering reliable electric service to customers by performing inspections, maintenance, operations on substation, distribution, and street light systems corresponding with their level of training. The candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Ohio Driver’s License and be able to obtain a Class A CDL endorsement within six (6) months of employment. The hourly compensation for this position shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Village offers an excellent benefit and retirement program. A complete job description is available by contacting the Village of Versailles Administrative Office at 937-526-3294, or by visiting the Village of Versailles website at www.versaillesohio.cc. Please submit resume and cover letter to Rodd Hale, Village Administrator, Village of Versailles, 177 North Center Street, P.O. Box 288, Versailles, Ohio 45380 by 4:00 PM on November 16th, 2018. The Village of Versailles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EARLY BIRD CLASSIFIED AD ORDER BLANK

Ads NOT INCLUDING name, address & phone number will not be placed NAME ____________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________ CITY ______________________________________________________ST/ZIP __________________________ PHONE____________________________________________________________________________________

TYPE OF AD: Please circle one of the categories. Agriculture, Automotive (includes cars, trucks, vans, auto parts, etc), Business Opportunity, Equipment, For Rent, Garage Sales, Help Wanted, Household, Livestock, Lost and Found, Misc. For Sale, Mobile Homes, Motorcycles, Pets, Produce, Real Estate, Recreational, Services Offered, Special Notice, Wanted, Wanted to Buy, Wanted to Rent CARD OF THANKS, IN MEMORIAM-COST 45¢ PER word. PHONE NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED IN AD. ADDRESS MUST BE INCLUDED IN GARAGE SALE AD.

AD TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

1 0 0 WASH I N G T ON G R E E N V I L LE

MUST USE ONE BOX FOR EACH CHARACTER, SPACE & PUNCTUATION MARK AS SHOWN IN SAMPLE

A V E .

Unless you have an open account with Brothers Publishing Company, payment for business line ads must be in our office by noon on Thursday for your ad to appear in Sunday’s Early Bird. You may also place your ad and use your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Cards. These ads may be phoned in by calling (937) 548-3330. Fax: (937) 548-3376. Classified Display...............4:00pm Thursday Classified Liners...............Noon Thursday Classified ads may be mailed or brought into our office at 100 Washington Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331 or emailed to classifieds@earlybirdpaper.com Office Hours Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm/Fri. 9am-4pm

FOR RENT 1 BR upstairs apt. Stove & frig included. $375/mo. No Pets. No Metro. 548-9600 Newly remodeled 3 br downstairs house. 1.5 bath, big yard. Union City Ind. $625 plus utilities. NO pets/inside smoking. Available after Thanksgiving. Call 765-964-7330 In New Madison, 2 BR upstairs apt. Washer/ dryer hookup. Stove, fridge included. $400/ mo + deposit. No Pets. 937-997-1010 G’VILLE, Large upstairs 2 BR apt near park. W/d hookup. Stove, fridge. No Pets or Smoking. 548-5053 Grnvl, 2-3 br half double. 2 baths. No pets/ metro. $500mo/deposit. 937-564-4126 2 BR apt downstairs. Includes stove, refrig. W/D hookup. $475/mo. No Pets or Metro. 5489600 2 Bedroom apt with stove, washer & dryer hookup. Arcanum area. No Pets. 937996-6344 Looking for

Class A CDL DRIVER

3 BR house. $480 per month. Call or text 937459-2779 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: 98.327 Acres Bare Land. Section 9, Butler Twp., 94.4 acres FSA tillable. $7500/acre. 937-4171172 LIVESTOCK Brown egg laying pullets. 937-526-4541 SERVICES OFFERED Behind on your MORTGAGE? Denied a Loan Modification? Bank threatening foreclosure? CALL Homeowner Protection Services now! New laws are in effect that may help. Call Now 1-866-928-5204 Suffering from an ADDICTION to Alcohol, Opiates, Prescription PainKillers or other DRUGS? There is hope! Call Today to speak with someone who cares. Call NOW 1-855-901-2049 LEAF CLEANUP, large or small jobs. Also Snow Removal, Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing, Mowing. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin

EARLY BIRD CLASSIFIED ADS

RATES & DEADLINES DISPLAY ADVERTISING $18.00per column inch

CONTRACT RATES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST BUSINESS LINE ADS $1.85/line, $7.40 min. IN MEMORIAM, CARD OF THANKS 45¢ word “Homeowner” ads are $1.85/line, $7.40 minimum Use the handy order blank appearing on this page. WANTED TO BUY BUYING Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. ALSO buying OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, MOTORCYCLES Greenville, OH for an Yamaha 1300 Venture, offer. 937-547-1970, $1800 OBO. 937-569- email: bachtorock@ 8828 earthlink.net SERVICES OFFERED LAWN MOWING & ROLLING, Yard Cleanup, Shrub Trimming, Edging, Mulching, General Landscaping. Free Estimates. Leave message for Gettysburg Outdoor at Lavy’s Corner Mart 937-447-3051

CEMETERY MAINTENANCE IN VILLAGE OF VERSAILLES

The Village of Versailles is accepting proposals for 2019 mowing maintenance and weed control spraying for the Greenlawn Cemetery located in Versailles. The quote should be for properly maintaining the cemetery for the 2019 growing season. A separate weed control spraying quote should be per application. If interested, please forward price quote proposals to Village Administrator, Rodd Hale, 177 N. Center Street, Versailles, 45380 prior to November 15th, 2018. Please contact Versailles Street Department Foreman, Brian Gehret, at 937423-0551 with questions.

Hiring Managers & Crew Flexible schedule, wage increases upon completion of orientation requirements. Employee meals & crew discounts. Demonstrated awesomeness in teamwork and service rewarded. APPLY IN PERSON:

Little Caesars

1371 Wagner Ave., Greenville Greenville, OH 45331

• Home Daily • No Weekend or Holiday Work • Time Off $20 per hour with Bonus & raises after driver evaluation. Call Nick at 419-852-2206 or Lisa at 419-733-6017

Fabcor Metal Fabricators

Now Hiring Operators for

• Laser • Saw • CNC Press Brake • Shear • Drill Press • Steam Clean • Mig & Tig Weld

Excellent Beneﬁts Apply at 350 S. Ohio St. Minster 45865 Send Resume to

employment@fabcor.com

Maintenance Technicians Needed

Seeks a highly motivated and detail oriented individual for the position of Maintenance Technician. The right candidate will have successfully completed an apprenticeship program or have a state Journeyman’s card. Candidates with at least 5 years related industrial maintenance experience may be considered. Interested candidates and to view the full posting go online to: https://jobs.whirlpool.com/ and search for 27504.

WHIRLPOOL KITCHENAID GREENVILLE, OHIO

We are growing!

Versailles Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

LINES:

COST OF AD:

Discover Card No.___________________________________________ Visa or Master Card No. ______________________________________ CVV No. ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF CARD HOLDER

CARD EXPIRES: MONTH_______ YEAR _______

AMOUNT ENCLOSED ________________________________________ (Must be a minimum of $7.40, $8.40 for garage sales or ad will not be included in this week’s Early Bird Classiﬁeds)

WEEKS TO RUN: ADD’T $1 FOR !! GARAGE SALES !!

185

PER LINE ◄ $7.40 MINIMUM ►

BRING IN OR MAIL TO: Brothers Publishing Company, 100 Washington Avenue, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: 937-548-3330 Fax: 937-548-3376 E-mail: classiﬁeds@earlybirdpaper.com

For ad to appear in the following weekend’s Early Bird, order blank with payment must be received in our ofﬁce NO LATER THAN NOON THURSDAY!

is Now Hiring Full Time & Part Time LPN’s, RN’s & Nursing Assistants For All Shifts Competitive Wages $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for nurses

5-Star Nursing Home with friendly, & home-like environment To apply please call 937.526.5570 or stop in at 200 Marker Rd. Versailles OH 45380 for an application

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 19

WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 NO SUNDAY OR HOLIDAY CALLS HELP WANTED Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds. Walking routes in Union City, IN, Pitsburg, New Madison & Hollansburg. Motor routes available in the West Manchester and Arcanum areas. Greenville motor routes available also. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937-5470851, 937-548-3330 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer.

HELP WANTED Our company is expanding in Greenville & Darke County. Currently there are part-time & full-time hours available Monday-Fridays & you will be home before 5:00 with weekends off! No special driver’s license required & will train. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, & able to pass a background check & drug screen. Call 937-5486025 for more information and/or to set up an appointment TRUCK DRIVER wanted. Hauling cattle from West Ohio to Wis., Penn., Mich. Out 2 nights a week/home weekends. Pd vacation. 2000/2500 miles wkly. Call 937-417-0136

Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 5482307 AUTOMOTIVE 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT, 2WD, 192K mi, club cab, dk blue, 4.7 V8, soft bed cover, some rust, asking $3800 OBO. 419-3055502 2010 Escape, 90,000 $7995. 2013 Cruze, 65,000 $8995. 2007 Dakota, 115,000 $6995. 2006 Colorado Crew $7995. 2003 Ram $7995. 2014 Escape $11,995. 2014 Equinox, 56,000 $13,995. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville.com 548-1337

WINTER HELP WANTED! Looking For Extra CA$H this Winter?? We are Looking for Experienced:

EQUIPMENT NEW PRICE! Mid1970’s 1816 Case UniLoader, gas powered, needs serviced, $3000 OBO. For more info call 937-417-8027 MISC. FOR SALE LAY-AWAY NOW FOR CHRISTMAS at Bach to Rock Music in Greenville! See store for details, 334 S. Broadway, or call 937-547-1970 Antique and Vintage Items: 1950s Baby beds & playpens. Hoosier Cabinet, 1900 Wardrobe, Sinks, Floor Model Gas Heaters, Cedar/Wood Chests, Wood Folding Tables, Wringer Washer, TV Cabinets, Red Ball Fire extinguishers, MORE! 937-467-9347

MISC. FOR SALE PROFESSIONAL SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink. net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements! Schwinn Air-Dyne stationary exercise bike model AD-3 $125. Graco Pack ‘N Play $30. Troy-Bilt single stage snow thrower Squall #521 $150. Jogging stroller $30. 548-0599

Becoming a Home Owner Need Not Be Just A Dream

• Loader Operators • Skid Steer Operators • Salt Truck Drivers • Owner Operators • Sidewalk Shovelers Must BE RELIABLE TOP PAID have transportation PAY $$ WEEKLY & cell phone. Call: 937-548-2200 Email: sarah@florylanscaping.com

2&3 Bedroom Homes Available Check our our selection of FREE handyman homes. Rental Homes Available Too!

IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT

MLS 777306 _________________________________ NOTHING TO DO BUT MOVE IN! 2-ST vinyl sided home in excellent condition! 4 BR, LRM & DRM. Beautiful original woodwork thru-out! Covered patio. Fenced back yard. MLS 773717 #4574 ATTRACTIVE 2 BR vinyl sided home with an abundance of storage & closet space. Gas fireplace in LRM. Carpeting in LRM & DRM. BRs have hardwood floors. Located in quiet area. MLS 777639 #4578 NEW LISTING! Afford ably Priced! 2-ST home w/4 BR. LRM. Extra room for storage on back. 1-car detached garage. MLS 778736 #4581 A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS!

Open Interviews Wednesday, November 14 1-3pm 5755 St. Rt. 571 E., Greenville, OH Great Opportunities for growth within company Starting Wages: $15.02 hr. 6 month increase to $16.32 Excellent beneﬁts including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Attendance and proﬁt sharing bonuses Light Manufacturing Environment, Uniforms Provided

Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Community 937-548-9898 www.parkbridgehomes.com

OPEN SUNDAY NOV 11 – 1-2:30 pm 210 Baker St, Pitsburg

Looking for highly motivated and dependable individuals for production positions in our climate controlled Greenville, Ohio manufacturing facility.

P.M.

639 Wagner Ave. Greenville

3rd Shift - Manufacturing STARTING WAGE $13.50/HOUR

BENEFITS & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

CALL US TODAY 937-316-3782

DRIVERS WANTED Dedicated Routes Leaving from Arcanum and returning to Arcanum daily.

Class A-CDL with Tanker Endorsement Transporting milk - No farm pickups 23 years of age - minimum 2 Years Tractor-Trailer experience Cross Country Express, Inc. Arcanum, OH (937) 546-8577

COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 1185 Wayne Avenue has over 7,000 sq. ft. that features 5 separate units with offices! Ample parking! Previously used as a medical building. $365,000. 5 ACRES M/L with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 3433 Stingley Road! 4 car attached garage PLUS 24x30 barn! Scenic creek running through property! $250,000. IN PITSBURG at 222 Lumber Street is a 1½ story, 3 bedroom home! 24x9 enclosed front porch; utility building. Upper 50s. COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 5294 SebringWarner Road has over 5400 sq. ft. of warehouse space; 1185 sq. ft. of office space; 60x90 shop; PLUS foyer and reception area! Newly painted exterior; 3 overhead doors with openers. $325,000. IN NORTH END of Greenville this 3 bedroom brick ranch has 2 car attached garage. Drive by 1229 Northmoor and call for your personal showing! $115,000. AT NEW HARRISON this 3 bedroom home sits on a ½ acre corner lot! Oak cabinets in kitchen; 2 detached garages; utility shed. Upper 60s. SPLIT BEDROOM DESIGN in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 602 Magnolia! Gas fireplace to enjoy all winter; stainless steel appliances; oak cabinets; walk-in closets in 2 bedrooms! Nicely landscaped lot! $235,000.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

www.bluesprucerealtyinc.com



9 A.M.-4



Tuesda !!! y Nov. 13 ,

WE APPRECIATE AND ARE THANKFUL FOR ALL OUR MILITARY & VETERANS

MISSING YOUR EARLY BIRD?

Please call or email on Monday morning if you did not receive your Early Bird by Midnight on Saturday. Becky S. 547-0851 klfoutz@earlybirdpaper.com 937-548-4663

FOR RENT

Efﬁciency & 1 Bedroom Apartments All utilities included. $375-$500 per month. Plus security deposit. $25 application fee and background check required.

LEIS REALTY COMPANY CONGRATULATES

DARREN LEIS

As Top Producer For October 2018

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! OPEN SAT. NOVEMBER 17TH FROM 10:30AM TO 12:00 PM 1079 Parkway Dr. Greenville, OH

Welcome to 1079 Parkway Dr. This property is located within walking distance to the city park, high school, shopping and restaurants. This full brick ranch has been completely repainted and all kitchen appliances stay. So kick off your shoes and move right in. Homes offers eat in kitchen bar area opening up to living room and dining room. All the windows have been updated to vinyl. Large newer shed in the back yard and the swing set stays if the buyer prefers. Don’t miss out on this home and call today to schedule your private showing. (771273) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Darren Leis.

GARAGE SALE in The Early Bird

NOON THURS.

STOR & LOCK 

JOB FAIR

DEADLINE for getting your

GREENVILLE

Open positions in 2nd and 3rd shift Production

We are an equal opportunity employer. Drug testing required.

Dish Network-Satellite Television Services. Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $49.99/mo! HBO-FREE for one year, FREE Installation, FREE Streaming, FREE HD. Add Internet for $14.95 a month. 1-800-219-1271 This Could Be A Rough Winter! Need Firewood? $120 per load delivered. 937-216-7583 3 Andersen storm windows w/screens, all good cond. 2 are 40”x51”, 1 is 36”x39”. 937-692-5998 Over 11 Vera Bradley handbags w/accessories. Like new/excellent condition. Wonderful patterns & sizes. Call 937-417-2058 Rain barrel, like new $40.00. Call 937-6702939 GARAGE SALES Antiques N Uniques Holiday Open House! Nov 16-17-18; 10-5; 1782 St Rt 571 west of Grnvl; Many unique items, arrangements by Teri Ann, sleds, wreaths, Christmas décor, gifts, signs & more. Also 10% off all furniture! Register for $25 gift certificate. Don’t miss out! 3736 SR 49 S, Arc; 11/16-17; 9-5; Big! Antiques, antique furn, Tiffany-style hanging light, vintage 50’s toys, items too numerous to mention Pop-Up Xmas/kid sale; 214 E Harmon Dr, Greenville; Nov 16, 9-5; Nov 17, 12-5

Truck Rentals

BOOK EARLY AND SAVE $$$

We are here to meet your storage and moving needs! 5328 Michelle Rd. Greenville

937-548-1075

AMISH CREW

Sam Schwartz

WANTS ANY TYPE OF: • Carpentry Work • Room Additions • Garages • Siding • Foundation Replacement • Crawl Space Work • Restoration • Roofs/Re-Roofs FREE ESTIMATES

260-701-8020

Fox Run Senior Apartments 1230 Adrien Avenue Greenville, OH 937-316-8025

2 & 3 Bedrooms for Seniors 55 and Over This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer



GREENVILLE 132 SHAWNEE NEW PRICE $114,699. 4 Bed, 2 bath, 2 story home, 2 car det. Garage. (757569) 6143 HILLGROVE SOUTHERN RD. NEW PRICE $109,000. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car att. Garage, deck, shed, privacy fence. (769732) 229 RAVENWOOD DR. NEW PRICE $229,900. 4 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, patio with hot tub, kitchen appliances stay. (772053) 605 CENTRAL AVE NEW PRICE $93,500. 3 Bed, 1.5 bath,1 car garage, large backyard, restored hardwood floors. (773110) OUT OF GREENVILLE 123 CLAY ST. BRADFORD $24,900. 2 bed, 1 bath home, 1.5 det. Garage, fenced in backyard. (757262) 210 SOUTH ST. ARCANUM $67,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, enclosed porch, patio. Move in ready. (769344) 2586 HOLLANSBURG SAMPSON RD NEW MADISON $138,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage, many updates on this property. (779232)

OPEN TODAY 1:00-2:30 P.M. 6681 Hawley Mills Rd., New Paris 2579 Albright Rd., Arcanum

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOV. 18TH *2:00-4:00* 430 St Rt 571, Union City, OH All for the Family...the neighborhood you dreamed of with quiet tree lined streets. Well kept homes and lawns, friendly people and children laughing. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 garages, family room, kitchen with all the built- ins, giant yard with room for a RV, family size garden and colorful plantings. It’s happiness for your family, in move in condition, priced at $149,000.

NEW LISTING 6431 Gettysburg-Pitsburg Rd., Bradford Very nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home sitting on almost 1/2 acre with a 24’x72’ pole barn/garage with an office and overhead heater. Lots of room both inside and out. Located in the Greenville School District.

PRICE REDUCED 3215 Palestine-Hollansburg Rd., Hollansburg

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

www.cbfirstchoice.com

548-5464

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11-11-18 1 TO 2:30 ANSONIA-201 MACKINAW ST. 3 BR 2 .5 Baths on full basement, 2 car attached garage plus a barn on 1 acre. Home has many updates, Generac generator. See you Sunday! Darick Rose, Agent 118 ( Main St. to Mackinaw) GREENVILLE-501 WASHINGTON AVE 3 BR 2 Bath home with open floor plan on corner lot. Large Bedrooms, lots of closet space. Home is well maintained and offers immediate possession. Tony Baker, Agent

NEW TO THE MARKET GREENVILLE-108 AVE B 2 BR 2 Bath one story home with Living Rm, Family Rm, Eat in Kitchen. Large fenced back yard with utility Building. Call for details.

1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077 To see all new and local listings visit our website at www.djroserealty.com or call us at 937-547-3077

PAGE 20 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Versailles FFA Chapter hosts biannual Safety Training Day VERSAILLES – On Sept. 29, the Versailles FFA, North Star and Versailles Fire Departments

hosted the biannual EMT/Firefighter Safety Training with over 60 attendees in attendance. The

program began at the North Star Community Center with a welcome from Versailles FFA President

Jacob Wuebker. Following the welcome were guest speakers including: Sam Custer,

the OSU Extension Agent for Darke County, who spoke about Ag Chemicals, Dr. Dee Jepsen who spoke about manure storage safety and farm hazards, Darke County HAZMAT delivered by Shawn Brandenburg, and Justin Feltz of Weaver Brother Eggs who spoke about modern agriculture building structures. They also enjoyed a free meal prepared by the Versailles FFA. The program went outside to Buschur Dairy Farms for sessions that allowed hands-on experience for the ﬁreﬁghters and EMS units. The sessions were the following: Hands on demonstrations of modern ag equipment, electrical hazards and safety presentation, tractor rollover, entrapment scenario, and PTO mock accident. Versailles FFA thanks Brian Pearson, Dusty Johns, Mike McClurg, Greg Langenkamp, Kurt Marchal, Bill Roll, Jim Rismiller, Ryan Buschur,

Ken Wagner, Logan Brookhart, Dave Langenkamp and Scott Garrison for helping plan and implement this event and for instructing the stations. They give a special thank you to the Versailles Fire Department and North Star Fire Department for helping make this event successful and allowing them to use their equipment. Another special thank you goes to the sponsors of this event which included: ﬁnancial sponsors – North Star Hardware and Implement, Phelan Insurance, and Weaver Brother Eggs; the following supplied equipment and helping plan/ teach the event – Hill T Farms, Buschur Dairy Farms, Wuebker Farms, North Star Hardware and Equipment, Sam Custer, Justin Feltz, Dr. Dee Jespen, Shawn Brandenburg, and Rob Widener who awarded the CEU credits. Fire and rescue departments in attendance included: Locking-

ton VFD, New Bremen, Rossburg/ Ansonia, Liberty Township, Silvercreek, Greenville, Versailles, Osgood, North Star, and Burkettsville. Versailles FFA members who helped and attended include: Courtney Batten, Cayla Batten, Tori Wuebker,

Darian Feltz, Grace McEldowney, Cole Luthman, Marcus Berger, Jacob Wuebker, Caden Buschur, Laura Wuebker, Aaron Buschur, Gabe Marshall, Abby Petitjean, Breanna Nieport, Payton Niekamp, Emma Peters, and Dawson Petitjean Cress.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK!

1-800-548-5312

DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S ESTATE SALES

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 937-547-4603 OR GO TO WWW.DARKECOUNTYSHERIFF.ORG Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate 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, November 30, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 213 Locust St. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235040112000

Street Address: 8262 Kniseley Rd. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: S70011211000010404

Street Address: 12006 Greenville St. Marys Rd. Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: U78131233020110600

Street Address: 97 State Route 121 New Paris, Ohio Parcel Number: G29011033000020700 & G28011033000020900

Street Address: 119 S. Jefferson St. Pitsburg, Ohio Parcel Number: K43240707040511200

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $52,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $65,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $22,500.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $85,000.00 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 14, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 3T

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC VS. No. 17CV00460 Joshua Compton, et al.

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

Caliber Home Loans VS. No. 17CV00515 Sharon Pugalee, et al.

US Bank VS. No. 17CV00529 Unknown Heirs of Armella Mangen, deceased, et al.

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC VS. No. 17CV00596 Travis Myers, et al.

US Bank VS. No. 18CV00045 Nicole Yeomans, et al.

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

Wells Fargo Bank VS. No. 18CV00369 Nathaniel Reser, et al.

Specialized Loan Servicing LLC VS. No. 17CV00426 Robert Gibson, et al.

Street Address: 408 W. George St. Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P59230804030413500

Street Address: 6945 Requarth Rd. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: A02031028000020300

Street Address: 118 N. Main St. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221234010111400

Street Address: 320 Marion Dr. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226010416000

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $84,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

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

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $49,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $58,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 3T

Cenlar FSB VS. No. 18CV00086 Shaun Crowe, et al.

US Bank VS. No. 18CV00118 Lonie Fourman, et al.

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.

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.

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

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.

HIT Foundation plans annual events

LEGAL NOTICE

EATON – As we approach the upcoming holiday season, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is the perfect opportunity to reﬂect upon what we are thankful for, recognizing that many people are in need of food, clothing, and a safe place

to live, right here in our own community. Home Is The Foundation is honored to support this cause by graciously accepting a formal proclamation presented by the County Commissioners, designating November 11-18, 2018 Hunger and Homelessness Week in

CITY OF GREENVILLE On November 6, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #18-94 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #18-95 transfer appropriations • Ordinance #18-96 vacating an alley and portions of Central Avenue and Martz Street for access to the Wayne Healthcare Property • Resolution #18-97 authorize advertising for bids for Water Treatment Plant lime removal • Resolution #18-98 authorize the application for a grant for installation of a splash pad, parking lot, and renovation for public restrooms in the City South Park • Ordinance #18-99 authorize City employees to contribute sick leave hours to the account of another City employee. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #18-100 authorize a grant of right of way for an electric easement for Dayton Power and Light Company • Ordinance #18-101 rezoning a tract of land for the Darke County Park District for inclusion in the Alice Bish Park • Ordinance #18-102 supplemental appropriations This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council City of Greenville 11/11, 11/18 2T

Preble County. Home Is The Foundation works hard with the community and other local agencies to ensure that everyone in Preble County has a decent place to live, striving to end Homelessness by providing Homeless Services and operating the only Emergency Homeless Shelter in Preble County. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week allows the community to see the need for shelter, Homeless Services, and food banks in this community. The HIT Foundation Homeless Shelter has been full most nights since opening in October 2015 and usually operates off of a wait list. Last winter, the Cold Shelter served over 30 different folks. Beyond homelessness, most of Preble County is considered a food desert, and in 2014 there were over 5,000 food insecure people in Preble County; only 56 percent of them had income low enough to qualify for food

Notice of Public Sale of Real Estate Estate of Elva E. Colbert

Darke County Probate Court Case No. 18-1-192A In the pursuance of the Order of the Probate Court of Darke County Ohio, Terry L. Colbert and Ronald E. Colbert, Co-Executors of the Estate of Elva E. Colbert, will offer for sale at Public Auction on December 1, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. on the premises the real estate located at 604 School Street, Bradford, Ohio, more fully described as follows. Situated in the Village of Bradford, in the County of Darke and State of Ohio; Being Lot Numbered One Hundred Ninety-Eight (198) in the Nill and Myers Addition to said Village of Bradford, Ohio. Also with the South one-half of a certain alley abutting said lot on the North rear vacated by Village of Bradford Ordinance No. 0-94-10 and recorded in Misc. Vol. 13, Page 516 of the Recorder’s Ofﬁce in Darke County, Ohio. Engineer’s ID: A04-2-409-21-01-04127-00 (Lot 198) The premises has been appraised at $25,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of the appraised value. $2,500.00 shall be required to be paid down on the date of sale with the balance to be paid no later than 45 days following the date of sale. THOMAS L. GUILLOZET #0029996 Attorney for Terry L. Colbert and Ronald E. Colbert Co-Executor’s of the Estate of Elva E. Colbert, Deceased

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE OF TWO (2) TRACTS OF FARM REAL ESTATE BY SEALED BIDS KAREN D. DUNCAN, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE HOWARD JUNIOR O’DELL TRUST DATED MARCH 31, 2004 aka THE HOWARD JUNIOR O’DELL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED MARCH 31, 2004 SHALL OFFER AT PRIVATE SALE BY SEALED BIDS TWO (2) TRACTS OF FARM REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1 OTTERBEIN-ITHACA RD, ARCANUM, OH 45304 PARCEL ID: D16-0-21024-00-00-30100 BEING 75 ACRES SITUATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FOUR (24), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) EAST, BUTLER TOWNSHIP, DARKE COUNTY, OHIO, INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 15 ACRES OF WOODS AND NO IMPROVEMENTS. TRACT 2 STATE ROUTE 722, ARCANUM, OH 45304 PARCEL ID: D16-0-210-2500-00-20102 BEING 34.997 ACRES BARE GROUND SITUATED IN THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST QUARTERS OF SECTION TWENTY-FIVE (25), TOWNSHIP TEN (10) NORTH, RANGE TWO (2) EAST, BUTLER TOWNSHIP, DARKE COUNTY, OHIO. BOTH TRACTS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL LEASES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY OF RECORD. THE DESCRIPTIONS OF SAID TRACTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. SAID FARM REAL ESTATE IS BEING OFFERED AS FOLLOWS: THE SUBJECT TRACTS ARE BEING SOLD “AS IS”. THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. SAID SEALED BIDS MAY BE DELIVERED TO THE LAW OFFICE OF DYNES & DYNES, LLC, 2840 ALT. ST. RT. 49 N, SUITE B, ARCANUM, OH 45304 PRIOR TO THE DATE OF BID OPENING OR MAY BE SUBMITTED ON DATE OF BID OPENING BUT PRIOR TO BID OPENING. BIDDERS MAY BID ON SEPARATE TRACTS OR ON BOTH TRACTS TOGETHER. IF BIDDING ON SEPARATE TRACTS, BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT A BID FOR EACH SUCH TRACT. IF BIDDING ON BOTH TRACTS TOGETHER BIDDER MAY SUBMIT ONE TOTAL BID FOR BOTH TRACTS. ALL BIDDERS WHO HAVE SUBMITTED SEALED BIDS MAY BE PRESENT AT THE OPENING OF THE BIDS. SAID SEALED BIDS SHALL BE OPENED ON THE 5TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018, AT 10:00 A.M. AT WHICH TIME ANY BIDDER MAY INCREASE HIS/HER BID. SAID BIDS SHALL BE OPENED AT THE ARCANUM WAYNE TRAIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. BUILDING LOCATED AT 123 W. GEORGE ST., ARCANUM, OH 45304. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER(S) SHALL EXECUTE A NON-CONTINGENT CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAID REAL ESTATE. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL MAKE A TEN PERCENT (10%) EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE ON DATE OF SALE. THE BALANCE OF SAID PURCHASE PRICE SHALL BE DUE AND PAYABLE UPON DELIVERY OF FIDUCIARY DEED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER RESPONSIBLE FOR 1ST HALF 2018 INSTALLMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS WHICH ARE DUE IN FEBRUARY, 2019 AND ALL SUCH TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS DUE AND PAYABLE THEREAFTER. SELLER SHALL NOT PAY ANY CAUV RECOUPMENT CHARGES. POSSESSION OF EACH TRACT SHALL BE GIVEN UPON DELIVERY OF FIDUCIARY DEED. ANY STATEMENTS MADE ON DAY OF SALE SHALL TAKE PRIORITY OVER ANY STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT. BID PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LAW OFFICE OF DYNES & DYNES, LLC, 2840 ALT. ST. RT. 49 N. SUITE B, ARCANUM, OH 45304 OR CALL (937) 692-5712.

stamps. Home Is The Foundation is partnering with area churches and all school districts in Preble County to educate students and the community about hunger and homelessness. The students will be participating in writing contests, coloring contests, and watching documentaries on homelessness to learn more. Some schools have even designed a food and clothing drive to give back. Local churches will be collecting change for Homeless Services during Homeless Sunday and educating their congregations on Hunger and Homelessness facts. Join their efforts to aid those in need and raise awareness during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week by participating in our upcoming events; the HIT Foundation Fundraising Gala on Nov. 13 and One Night Without a Home on Nov. 15. The gala promises to be a delightful evening with cocktails and heavy Hors Great

d’oeuvres by the Bistro’s own Chef Tom. Their honored guest speakers include internationally known and Ohio’s own, Tony Hall, along with their eastern neighbor, Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Foley. All proceeds from this event will go to the HIT Foundation Homeless Services Program. Their third annual One Night Without a Home event will be held on the Preble County Courthouse courtyard. This impactful event brings awareness to homelessness in Preble County with a ceremonial candle lit service, movie screenings and the sleep out. Area churches are very generously providing dinner, breakfast and various snacks throughout the night. Contact Laura at the HIT Foundation to RSVP; 937-4720500 or laura@hitfoundation.org. It is great to see the community come together and support this issue because alone we can do so little, and together we can do so much.

OVER 500 TOY TRACTORS, COMBINES & IMPLEMENTS – TRUCKS – AUTOS & TIN WIND-UPS – ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES PRIMITIVES FURNITURE – SIX SAFES – TOOLS – ETC.

TROY, OHIO

At the Miami Co Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co Rd 25A. From I-75 take Exit 74 east on Rt 41, & then north on Elm at the Marathon Station.

SAT., NOVEMBER 17, 9:30 AM Special Note: This single owner collection reflects a lifetime interest in toys & antiques highlighted by proper restorations, a lack of duplicates, no repaints, while being extremely worthwhile for the owner’s commitment to uniqueness & individuality. TOY TRACTORS & IMPLEMENTS: VINDEX: JD tractor, JD thresher & Case manure spreader. ARCADE TRACTORS: 5 McCormick/Farmall; 2 Oliver; 1941 John Deere w/ driver; Plus Thresher; dump rake, plow, single disk & planter. JOHN DEERE custom Dain by Frank Hansen w/ original box & paperwork; plus full line of other JD models, plus mtd pickers; combines incl pull type w/ auger, etc. John Deere “Yellow Iron” construction equipment (9 pcs), NIB. REUHL: Massey Harris 44, loader w/ box, plow w/ box, wagon & Clipper combine. KING: MH 44 tractor & SP combine. LINCOLN: MH 44 Tractor & manure spreader. SLIK: Oliver tractor w/ mtd corn picker; Oliver 77 w/ red wheels & side curtains, Oliver 77 w/ green wheels & no side curtains & Oliver 880; Minneapolis Moline U. PRODUCT MINIATURE: Allis Chalmers WD, like new; Farmall H & Ford Jubilee, & 2 Case tractors & spreader. TOPPING: NI manure spreader, sickle mower & as found corn pickers. AMERICAN PRECISION PRODUCTS, TRU-SCALE, ERTL, SCALE MODELS, TOY FARMER are all makers that are represented in this auction with many quite desirable models and boxes as we find & match them up. There are over 30 custom made plastic tractors. There are many combines, odd scale tractors, both lg & small & a variety of implements, plus original tractor & implement operation manuals & NI black & white equipment photos. Note: These are just the highlights. This is simply an exceptional offering that must be seen to be appreciated. For a sneak preview check our website prior to the auction as set-up photos will be added or give us a call. The photos of the cabin shelves & showcases give you a glimpse of this event, but plan to be with us. Joe has made the commitment to offer this lifetime collection, offering you an opportunity to view and purchase seldom available toys. Don’t miss it! MORE TOYS: Rare, new in box by Ertl, Joie Chitwood/Mr. Pibb Deluxe Cannon Jump set w/ IH semi; 15 semi-trucks in 1/53 scale; over 30 miniature construction toys in various scales; Tootise, Hubley & other small toys; tin friction vehicles; Wilbur Shaw Indy racer – 1947 Indiana State Fair; Marx 18” tin litho W/U racer; Marx Jeep; Pom-Pom Mobile Air Defense truck; Wyandotte Giant Construction truck; stamped steel Highway express delivery van; Whizzer motorbike replica, NIB; Case Steam Traction Engine, NIB; Weeden Eureka engine; steam platform engine; 3 Erector sets; Hop-a-long Cassidy: Heat lamp, tin litho rocking horse; lunch box, dart game, mugs & milk bottle; Lone Ranger pistol; Howdy Doody marionette; 12+ large Madame Alexander dolls; F-P Teddy Trucker; Tin Litho Toys: Marx fireman & ladder; Wolverine No. 27 Drum Major; Unique Art Rodeo Joe; 2 motorcycles; Marx Army tank; Wolverine 2 pc streamlined train; plus several animals; Ohio Art carousel top. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES: Exceptional mixed wood bookcase secretary w/ fall front over a 2 drw base & double glass door top; extra-long oak floor model showcase; Ansonia parlor clock; 8 pocket watches; Shelby Co 1907 Fair poster, framed; JA Hamilton cobalt stoneware crock & others; sugar bucket w/ tin scoop; 2 sizes of brass pails; graniteware; CI kettles; apple peelers; cherry seeders; glass butter churn; amber Lightning jars; Handy Oiler glass bottle, 1922; DeKalb winded corn metal sign; Coke & Pepsi thermometers; Coke picnic cooler; Richmond Quaker & Piqua Christmas Coke bottles; candy scale; milk bottles; Guardian Ware; corn & potato jobbers; lots of sleigh bells & more to be found. Six office safes in various styles; ivory curio cabinet & Fr. Prov bedroom furniture. TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS: Sirens & ooga horns; pr of auto headlamps; new Corvette floor mats; scales of all types; wooden planes; Ward’s Lakeside trimmer/edger; buggy & implement wrenches; wooden tine rake & much more! NOTE: This is a one owner collection assembled from the 1970’s to late 1990’s & your discerning eye will quickly see that although similar each item is unique & worthy of your consideration. Details & photos at www.stichterauctions.com

Joe & Nora Brown, Owners

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 21

Union City Lions hold October blood drive UNION CITY, Ind. – Every eight weeks the Union City Lions hold a blood drive in connection with the Community Blood Bank of Dayton. The blood drive held on Oct. 29, was very successful in that 30 pints of blood were collected from 33 donors. The Lions club provides the blood bank with an area for collection, refreshments for the donors, and registration for future drives. The Union City Lions has been involved for many years and has helped save

Pictured are Melinda Frech coordinator of the blood draw from the Community Blood Bank and winner Mark Cline.

hundreds of lives through their efforts. Special thanks to Karen Carpenter for providing cookies for the donors. The Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provided a prize

($25 gift certiﬁcate to the Town Square Theater in Winchester) at the drive. The winner of the drawing was Mark Cline of Union City. The UC Lions Blood Draw Chair is Doug LeMaster.

PAGE 22 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters enjoys fishing day with Bassmasters members, their children, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers and Littles. The fishing event concluded with an award ceremony for the top fisherman in several age categories. Shelby County Bassmasters were able to put on this event as a result of local fisherman participating in bass tournaments throughout the year with a modest portion of the entry fee going toward the purchase of indi-

vidual poles for each child. Other donations were received by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Mike Meyer and Meyer’s Garage & Drive Thru, Mully’s Drive Thru, Al’s Bar & Grill, Midmark Corporation, Minster Journeyman’s Club, Sidney Kiwanis, Russ Michael Russ Michael, Vicky Tipps, Wagner’s IGA, Greenthumb Nursery, and Dan Eilerman Construction. Jennifer Bruns, executive director

for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County, stated, “The Shelby County Bassmasters do an outstanding job every year with this activity. The children who participate in this outing truly look forward to it each year, and it exposes them to a new hobby that they might not otherwise get the opportunity to do. I have kids ask me all year round when the ﬁshing derby is going to be held. They love this event.” Bruns

continued, “Being outdoors, getting fresh air, and learning about ﬁshing is a neat experience for the children in the program; and for some of them the ﬁrst time they have been exposed to the sport.” Group activities are part of the mentoring program for children from at-risk homes. Presently, the Shelby & Darke County agency has 62 matches with a list of over 14 children yet in need of an adult volun-

teer. Volunteers are required to see the children two times per month, offering support, fun, and educational activities. It should be noted that match activities can be scheduled around a volunteer’s calendar, and offer a fantastic way to have a positive impact on youth in our community. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nonproﬁt United Way member agency. If you would like to become a volunteer and make a difference in a child’s life, contact the local agency at 937-492-

Bryce Swigart, son of Pam Watson of Greenville gets his ﬁshing gear from a Shelby County Bassmaster.

7611 or go to www. darke.org for more bigbrobigsis-shelby- information.

AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION

FLORY AUCTION

SAT. NOV. 24TH, 2018 @ 10:00 A.M.

722 FRANKLIN STREET-ST. RT. 122 S. EATON, OHIO 45320 Preble County Fairgrounds-Expo Building (RT 35 “Main St.” to south on Franklin St.) Large Auction of Primitives, Antiques, Collectibles, Blacksmith Tools/metal Working Tools, Farm/Barn Items, Tractors, Blacksmith Tools-Forges-100 Hammers-Swedge Block 4 x 14 x 14, 60 Tongs, 80# Anvil, Hardie Tools, Murry Power Hammer-Line Shaft Pullies & Boarings, Large Shaping Cone, JD Sickle Guide Anvil #Z529-H, Large Drill Press, Standing Seem Roofing Tools, Farm Equipment, Tractors, Case 400 Tractor w/Duals, Case 530 w/Loader & Hoe, Case 444 Lawn & Garden Tractor, 8.5’ Ford Rotary Mower, Lawn Mowers, Welding Manuals & Blacksmith Books, Chiltons & Motor Manuals, Truck-1969 Ford N600 Flatbed w/Hoist (runs good w/gas eng.), Flatbed Trailer w/Tandem Axels, Troy Bilt Horse Tiller, EZ Go 24V Elect. Golf Cart, 1988 Terry Camper (bumper pull-self-contained & stored inside), Farm/Shop Tools, Hand & Power Tools, RR Jacks & Other Jacks, Conestoga Wagon Jack, Buggy Jack, Lawn & Garden-Furniture-Primitives-Collectibles-Antiques-C-I Kettles, Wood Ice Chest, 25 Gal. Crock & Other Crocks-Wood Buckets/Tubs, Cream Separator, Carbide Generator from Sight Feeds-West Alex, Oh, Wood Wagon Tongue & Neck Yoke, Wood Scalding Tub, Butchering Equipment, Meat Slicer & Meat Cuber, Butter Fat Testing Kit, Clipper No. 2-B Seed Cleaner, Wood Buck Rake, Variety of Wood Barn Doors. Very-Very Partial Listing of Another Interesting Auction-Selling in Double Auction Rings-Possible 3 Rings!! Thank You for Attending Our Auctions! Complete Listing @ www.walnutharvestauctions.com or Auctionzip & ID #1025- -Terms: Cash or pre-approved checks-Credit cards w/3.5% Cashiering Fee-Food by Cowboy Dave…

MR. NORMAN FLORY, OWNER

Offered at Auction By Walnut Harvest Auctions, LLC Bob Roach, Auctioneer, & Realtor-937.533.7081 Anna Marie Roach, Manager-Realtor-937.657.5626 Luciano “Lucky” Montoya, Auctioneer CHAD HAGINS, INC. AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 2018 9:00AM

LOCATION: 7445 ARCANUM-BEARS MILL RD., GREENVILLE, OH *PERSONAL PROPERTY SELLING @ 9:00AM THE FARM/REAL ESTATE (127.5 ACRES) SELLING @ 12:00 NOON*

DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, Ohio take S.R. 36 EAST approximately 3 miles to Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd. turn LEFT or NORTH on Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd. then go approximately 1 mile to auction site and farm. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) JOHN DEERE TRACTOR – FARM EQUIPMENT – FARM ITEMS John Deere “B” Tractor (runs good); 6 Ft. 3-Point Grader Blade; Oliver Raydex 2-Bottom Plow; 10 Ft. Disc with Stone Boat; 4 Ft. Drag; (2) 15 Ft. Flat Bed Hay Wagons with side boards; J.D. Sickle Bar Mower; J.D. Cultivator; 7 Ft. New Idea Sickle Bar Mower; 5 Ft. J.D. Rotary Mower; (2) Wood 4 Ft. x 7 Ft. Single Axel Trailers; Fuel Tanks 250 & 300 Gal.; Wheel Weights; J.D. 4010-4020 Rear Tractor Fenders; Hay Wagon Uprights; Hydraulic Cylinders; Hyd. Reservoir; Hyd. Hoses; Tractor Mufflers; J.D. Engine Block; SMV Signs; Barrel Sprayer with PTO Pump; Tractor Lights & Gauges; Chain Links (Spreader); various J. D. Parts, Exhaust Clamps, Hose Clamps; Sickle Mower sections; Grain Drill Tubes; Elec. Fence parts; Fence Posts; Wooden Gates; Chain Repair; Snow Fence; Garden Seeder; Hog Waterers; Wire Fence Rolls; Fence Stretcher; Hog Panels; Feed Buckets. SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS Lincoln 225 Welder; Central Machinery 8” Drill Press; Dbl. Bench Grinder; 6 Amp. Battery Charger; Bottle Jacks; Car Ramps; Spud Bars; Ext. Cords; Sears 1700 PSI Elec. Pressure Washer; C-Clamps; Calking Guns; 16 Gal. Shop Vacuum; Tool Boxes; Sockets; Ratchets; Chisels & Punches; Drill Bits; sm. Socket Sets; Drill Bits & Sharpener; Hammer Drill in case; Buffer/Polisher; Files & Rasps; Wrenches; Air Tools; Elec. Drills; Hammers; Dewalt Angle Grinder Gear Pullers; Torque Wrench; Brake Tool; Pipe Wrenches; Tap Cons; Screws; Pliers; Wire Strippers; Bench Vise; Staplers; Allen Wrenches; Snap Ring Pliers; Scribes; Welding Helmet; Saw Blades; Levels; Glass Cutter; Bolt Cutters; Come-a-Longs; Pry Bars; Hand Planes; Tape Measures; Tool Pouch; Soldering Gun; Tin Snips; Sharpening Stones; Funnels; Pulleys; Multimeter; Mending Irons; (6) Organizers (with inventory); Saw Horses; 6 Ft. Wood Work Bench with Vise; 2000 Lb. Trailer Winch; Roller Magnet; Stihl 14” Gas Chain Saw; McCullah Gas Chain Saw; McCullah Elec. Chain Saw; Gas Leaf Blower; Weed Torch Burner; Shingle Tools; 4 Ft. Shop Light; Trailer Balls; Tow Strap. WOOD WORKING EQUIPMENT & TOOLS Sears 3 Ft. Wood Lathe; Craftsman Planer/Joiner; Sprunger Table Saw; Milwaukee Router with Craftsman Table; Craftsman 10” Compound Miter Saw; GMC Belt & Disc Sander (1” & 5”); B&D 8” Table

Saw; ¾ HP Power Planer; Cut Out Saw; Hand Saws; Lathe Chisels; Elec. Router; Craftsman Sander; Skil Reciprocating Saw; Craftsman Circular Saw; Saber Saw; Belt Sander. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Platform Scales with Weights; Early Wood Pump; Cast Iron Sink; (2) Well Pitcher Pumps; Log Jack; Log Tongs; Feed Sacks; old Doors; 6-Pane Windows; Wooden Wagon. Z-TURN MOWER – LOG SPLITTER – LAWN RELATED Dixon Zero-Turn Lawn Mower, 42” Deck; 2-Wheel Reel Mower w/Buzz Saw; Front Tine Garden Tiller (new engine); Lawn Mower Jack; Lawn Sweeper; Lawn Spreader; White 42” Lawn Tractor (parts only); (Gas) Mini Bike; Hydraulic (Gas) Log Splitter; (Gas) Snow Blower; Wood Lawn Trailer; Splitting Wedges. LADDERS – LUMBER – METAL SIDING 36 Ft. Wood Extension Ladder; (2) 24 Ft. Wood Ext. Ladders; 16 Ft. Wood Ext. Ladder; (2) Roof Ladders; 5 Ft., 6 Ft. & 8 Ft. Wood Ladders; 16 Ft. & 24 Ft. Alum. Ext. Ladders; 6 Ft. Alum. Ladder; Pine 2”x4”, 2”x6”, 4 Ft. to 16 Ft.; 2”x8” and 2”x10”, 2 Ft. to 5 Ft.; Chipboards; Walnut Boards 1x7 & 1x9; Walnut & Cherry rough-lumber; White Oak 1x8, 1x10 & 1x15, 8 Ft. – 9 Ft. – 15 Ft.; 1x6, 1x8, 1x10 & 1x14, 17 Ft. Long; 4x4, 2 Ft. to 6 Ft; 1x4, 1x6 & 1x8 Oak Boards, 6 Ft., 8 Ft., 10 Ft. & 14 Ft; Wood Barn Siding; Tobacco Lathe Fence; lg. stack of Tobacco Lathes; sev. cords of Split & Stacked Firewood; Plywood Sheets; Peg Board; Chipboard; NEW 20 Ft. Spouting pcs.; Nails; Hangers; odds & ends Metal Trim & Channel; Red Steel Siding 16 Ft., 18 Ft., 20 Ft. (9 pieces); Red Steel Siding 15 Ft. sections (11 pieces); White, Green, Black & Blue Metal Siding 7 Ft. to 12 Ft.; Vinyl Siding Channel & Soffits; (2) plastic Wall Paper Tables; Extension Plank. MISCELLANEOUS Peg Board Hooks; Nails; Screws; Washers; Pipe Fittings; Bolts; Stencils; Tie Down Straps; misc. Automotive Parts; Coat Hinges; Trailer Hitch; Water Faucets & Valves; Bearings; Spark Plugs; Carb. Kits; PCV Fittings; Brass Fittings; Copper Fittings; Porcelain Insulators; 60’s Work Bench Magazines; NEW Paint Rollers & Brushes; Square Nails; Log Chain Hooks; misc. Hardware; Barn Door Hinges & Handles; Casters; Elec. Boxes; Light Bulbs; Can Crusher; Chain Saw Bars; Chains; Conduit Fittings; (10) Wood Storage Cabinets; (2) Whirlpool Room Air Cond.; Wood Shelves; Grill Pro Charcoal Grill; Cabinet Doors; Fuel Cans; Tree Stand; Rainbow Sweeper; Clay Pigeon Thrower; sev. Elec. Motors; Tomato Stakes; Shepherds Hooks; Flower Pots; Propane Tanks; Live Trap; Mole Trap; Garden Hoses; Tar Paper; Wood Dog House; plastic Sheeting; Smoker; Shop Stool; Steel Cable; Metal Detector; Paint Stripper; rolls of Insulation; (4) bundles of Shingles.

RITZ FAMILY • ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. Office: 937.316.8400 • ALL items are sold as-is. Cell: 937.459.7686 • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover Michel Werner Auctioneer accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added.

• Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food available on site!

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

AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION-AUCTION

SIDNEY – Volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters and their “Littles” recently enjoyed a Youth Day Fishing Derby at the home of Mike Meyer in Fort Loramie. The Fishing Derby was co-sponsored by the Shelby County Bassmasters and Sidney Kiwanis. Over 25 volunteers and Littles attended the annual event, which was held on Saturday, September 29. The outing included a cookout for all Bassmaster

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 23

Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Baker for his support GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Richard Baker for his support of the 20182019 Celebrating 40 Years Season as well as the Artists Series and Arts in Education programming. “Richard Baker’s support of DCCA and our Arts in Education programming

makes it possible to present engaging and entertaining programs, and enables all Darke County public school students to experience a culturally enriching artistic program each year,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA executive director. Through Arts in Education, and

in conjunction with local schools, performing artists are taken to each grade of every public school in Darke County, ensuring that children in the community have the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts. Nationallyknown pianist Alpin Hong recently opened Darke

County Center for the Arts’ 20182019 Arts in Education series as well as the Artists Series at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville to standing ovations and rave reviews. DCCA’s Arts in Education series annually presents outstanding professional per-

forming artists to students in every grade in all local public schools at no cost to the students. Other programs in the series this school year include Kathakaar, The Spinning Storyteller for kindergarten through third grade students, a songwriting workshop with singer/guitarist

NEWARK – Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE American: PRK) recently reported ﬁnancial results for the third quarter and ﬁrst nine months of 2018 (three and nine months ended September 30, 2018). Park’s board of directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.96 per common share, payable on Dec. 10 to common shareholders of record as of Nov. 16. Park’s net income for the third quarter of 2018 was $24.8 million, a 12.0 percent increase from $22.1 million for the

third quarter of 2017. Third quarter 2018 net income per diluted common share was $1.56, compared to $1.44 in the third quarter of 2017. Increased net interest income, increased non-interest income, and a decreased loan loss provision helped contribute to Park’s third quarter performance. Park’s net income for the ﬁrst nine months of 2018 was $84.1 million, a 37.0 percent increase from $61.4 million for the same period in 2017. Net income per diluted common share was

$5.41 for the ﬁrst nine months of 2018, compared to $3.99 for the same period in 2017. Park’s community-banking subsidiary, The Park National Bank, reported net income of $27.9 million for the third quarter of 2018, a 31.0 percent increase from $21.3 million reported for the third quarter of 2017.The bank’s net income was $83.4 million for the nine months ended 2018, compared to $62.9 million for the same period in 2017. “Our bankers are doing excellent work growing relationships with

current and prospective clients, as well as with new colleagues,” said Park Chief Executive Officer David L. Trautman. “As we prepare to welcome Carolina Alliance Bank into our organization, it’s an exciting time in community banking. Our bankers are listening to our clients and communities, and we’re in a great position to respond with a blend of sophisticated resources and personalized service that clients have told us they want.” Charlotte-based NewDominion Bank joined Park on July 1, 2018. On Sept. 13, 2018 Park announced a definitive agreement and plan of merger with CAB Financial Corporation (OTCQX: CABF) based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019. Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Corporation had $7.8 billion in total as-

sets (as of September 30, 2018). The Park organization consists of 11 community bank divisions, a non-bank subsidiary and two specialty ﬁnance companies. Park’s banking operations are conducted through Park subsidiary The Park National Bank and its divisions, which include Fairﬁeld National Bank Division, Richland Bank Division, Century National Bank Division, First-Knox National Bank Division, United Bank, N.A. Division, Second National Bank Division, Security National Bank Division, Unity National Bank Division, The Park National Bank of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky Division, and NewDominion Bank Division. The Park organization also includes Scope Leasing, Inc. (d.b.a. Scope Aircraft Finance), Guardian Financial Services Company (d.b.a. Guardian Finance Company) and SE Property Holdings, LLC.

Park National’s third quarter report

PUBLIC STORAGE AUCTION THURSDAY-NOVEMBER 29, 2018-10:00 A.M. WAGNER AVE. SECURE STORAGE

7617 GREENVILLE CELINA RD. GREENVILLE, OH. 45331 Wagner Ave. Secure Storage @ 7617 Greenville Celina Rd. Greenville, OH 45331. We will be offering the following units for auction on Thursday November 29th, 2018 @ 10:00 AM. Unit # 212 belonging to: Terry L. Hines of 9690 Greenville- St. Mary’s Rd. Versailles, OH 45380.Containing-Tools, Lantern, Hdw. Unit # 301 belonging to: Rusty Curtner of 332 13th Street. Greenville, OH 45331Containing-Furniture, Toy Box, Grandfather Clock. Unit # 312 belonging to: Tina M. Hines of 263 S. Shiloh Rd. Pleasant Hill, OH 45359.Containing-Camping Supply, Furniture, Box Items. Unit # 401 belonging to: Christina Idle of 1350 Benden Way, Apt. E2. Greenville, OH 45331. ContainingToys, Furniture, Boxed Items Unit # 405 belonging to: David Fletcher 11 of 420 Warren St. Greenville, OH 45331. Containing-Tackle Boxes, Folding Table, Furniture. Please Call Jim Rider @548-4011 located at 7716 Greenville Celina Rd. with any questions or Richard Edwards Auctoneer@937-547-3202. This auction is CASH ONLY no checks or credit cards accepted. There will be $35.00 deposit required per unit, refunded after the unit is cleaned out and inspected by Jim Rider. Auction Held at 7617 Greenville Celina Rd. Greenville, OH 45331.

Jonathon Kingham for high schoolers, and troubadour Lee Murdock presenting the history of the Great Lakes through music for fourththrough sixth-graders. DCCA’s A.I.E. programs are free and open to the public. The next DCCA Artists Series presentation is The Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John

157 ACRES BARE LAND, WASHINGTON TWP. SHELBY COUNTY

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 • 10AM

LOCATION: Farm #1: 81 acres (more or less). Farm located on SE corner of St. Rt. 66 & Fessler-Buxton Rd. Farm #2: 76 acres (more or less) Farm located on NE corner of Loramie-Washington Rd. & vacated Smith Rd. Farms will be sold separately. (Watch for Signs) SALE SITE: The farm will be sold at: The Houston Community Center, 5005 Russia Houston Rd., Houston, Ohio 45333 81 ACRES BARE LAND: This is a very productive farm in Washington Township, Shelby County. The farm is in three Parcels: #582526100002, #582526100001, #222527200003 with approximately 80 tillable acres and road frontage on three sides. This farm is located on the SE corner of St. Rt. 66 & Fessler-Buxton Rd. 76 ACRES BARE LAND: This is a very nice farm in Washington Township, Shelby County. The farm is in one Parcel: #582511300005, with approximately 68 tillable acres and 6.7 acres in woods. This farm is located on the NE corner of Loramie-Washington Rd. and vacated Smith Rd. TERMS & CONDITIONS: $25,000.00 down the day of sale. Balance due in 30 days or on delivery of deed. Buyers to have financing approved prior to sale date. Owners have the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Sale to take place at: The Houston Community Center 5005 Russia-Houston Rd., Houston, Ohio 45333

OWNER: ROETH FAMILY FARMS

AUCTIONEER/REALTOR MIKE HAVENAR BRUNS REALTY For Information Call: 937-606-4743 Email: mike@mlh56.com No CO-OP

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SATURDAY NOV. 17, 2018 9:00 A.M. DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M.

5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is a large auction, go to edwardsauctions. com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only 2 PRE 1897 BLACK POWER RIFLES-1/16th to 1/18th SCALE COLLECTIBLE DIECAST CARS- RUBY FLASH GLASSWAREANTIQUE PEDAL CAR & SCOOTER- GLASSWARE-COLLECTOR PLATES-POST CARDS- ANTIQUES- MUCH MORE

OWNERS- CYNTHIA COPPOCK, AND OTHERS

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

127.5 ACRES DARKE COUNTY FARMLAND

SAT., NOV. 17, 2018 12:00 NOON 7445 ARCANUM-BEARS MILL RD. GREENVILLE, OHIO

talented backup singers and The Rocket Band of all star musicians. Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and ﬁne arts encouraging cultural enrichment. For more information, or to purchase tickets contact DCCA at (937)547-0908 or www.darkecountyarts.org.

FARM LAND AUCTION

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

127.5-Acres Homestead

& Billy Joel on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Piano Men treats you to all of the excitement that only Billy Joel and Elton John together in concert together can create. All of their hits come alive when performed by Broadway veterans Craig A Meyer and Donnie Kehr, accompanied by amazingly

127.5-Acres Homestead

This Century Farm and Homestead is being offered in (2) Tracts as well as the entirety by Multi-Parcel method. Tract 1 features: (45) Acres with approximately 42.154 Acres Tillable. Two Story 9 Room Brick Home with 2656 Sq. Feet, 5 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, Eat-In-Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Partial Basement, 9 ½ Ft. Ceilings, Two Staircases, outstanding Walnut Woodwork throughout, Outdoor Wood Burning Furnace with Fuel Oil Back-Up, Hot Water Heat, NEW Septic System in 2017, NEW Roof in 2015, (11) NEW Windows in 2014, Mature Trees and Landscaping. Outbuildings include Metal Sided Bank Barn with Hand Hewn Beams & Wood Pegs, Wagon Shed/Corn Crib, Tobacco Shed, Lean To, (1) Car Garage, Work Shop, Smoke House/Garden Shed & much more! Tract 2 features: (82.5) Acres with approximately 67.337 Acres Tillable and (14+) Acres of Woodland. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase one of these tracts or the entire Farm and Homestead at Public Auction.

Inspect Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy at Auction Shown By Appointment Call: Everett Hocker, (937) 417-0748 Kirby Lyons, (937) 459-7686

Terms: $25,000 down on EACH Tract (Tracts 1 & 2). $50,000.00 down on Entire Farm. Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession of the Farmland, Tillable & Woodland at Closing. Possession of the House & Buildings by January 17, 2019 or possibly before.

RITZ FAMILY FARM, LLC. ~ OWNERS

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

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686

Pet oxygen masks given to first responders GREENVILLE – Pets in Darke County now have a better chance of surviving a fire thanks to the Darke County Friends of the Shelter. The Darke County Friends of the Shelter recently donated 22 Wag’N 02 Fur Life Pet Oxygen Mask Kits to 10 EMS and 12 Fire Departments in Darke County. Each kit includes three oxygen masks of differing sizes, oxygen tubing, a leash and laminated instruction sheet in a bright orange bag. Losing a pet due to a house fire can be a devastating experience. As most pet owners leave their furry companions home alone when they go to work, pets are left to fend for themselves in the

event of a house ﬁre. Far too many pets die each year of smoke asphyxiation because EMS and/or ﬁre departments do not have the proper equipment to revive them. All Darke County services now have the Wag’N 02 Fur Life Pet Oxygen Mask Kit which can be used on both conscious pets and on pets that need to be resuscitated. With the three different sized reusable masks animals of varying sizes can be saved. To most people, pets are considered part of the family and the Darke County Friends of the Shelter is proud to honor the companion animals in our community by keeping them healthy, happy and safe.

AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION

AUCTION

Real Estate – Farm Ground Wednesday – December 19, 2018 at 5:30 PM

**Auction will be held at the American Legion in New Madison**

242 Fayette St – New Madison, OH 45346 156 acres m/l located in Southern Darke County

Includes home & buildings Offering for sale is 156 acres m/l, subject to survey, located in southern Darke County in Harrison twp. Properties located along Braffetsville N and New Garden roads. Selling in 5 different Tracts - Offering both individually and combined using the Multi-Parcel auction method: Tract 1: 75 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground with access off of New Garden and Braffetsville N Roads. Tract 2: 27.5 acres m/l. 741 Braffetsville N Rd., New Madison. Hilltop country view property includes a 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1bathroom, many recent interior updates, geothermal heat and air, new septic system installed in last 5 years and 1 car attached garage. Also included is a mobile home and several large outbuildings including a 54x44 bank barn and 2 metal pole barns: 66x42 and 60x30 with high clearance doors, fenced pastures and tillable farm ground. Tract 3: 16.8 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground and potential building lot with access on Braffetsville N and Roberts Road. Tract 4: 11 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground with access on Braffetsville N road. Potential building lot. Tract 5: 29.08 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground and potential building lot includes outbuildings with access on Steve-Bohn Road. TERMS: $5,000 per tract shall be required down day of auction. Balance due within 45 days of auction. All distances and acreage amounts are subject to survey to be paid by seller. Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for more maps and info etc., or call our office at 937-548-2640 to request a bidders packet. Inspections by Appointment & Open House TBD

Mitzi Marshall, Owner (formerly owned by Keith Daugherty)

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

AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUC-

Local ﬁre and EMS units given pet oxygen masks from the Darke County Friends of the Shelter.

AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUC-

Location: From Greenville, Ohio take S.R. 36 EAST approximately 3 Miles to Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd. turn LEFT or NORTH on ArcanumBears Mill Rd. then go approximately 1 Mile to auction site and farm. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

PAGE 24 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 25

Annual SafeHaven Thanksgiving Restaurant

John Strawser was honored with the Community Service Volunteerism from the Grange organization. He is shown with his wife, Sue.

Strawser earns nonmember Grange award John Strawser was nominated by Stelvideo Grange #295 in Darke County and by Harvey & Lynne Hinshaw. John his wife, Sue, were very surprised at The Ohio State Grange Banquet and State Convention on Oct. 19 at The Crown Plaza, Dublin, when his bio was read and his name was announced as the Community Service Volunteerism winner. The Strawsers enjoyed a nice evening, meal, and entertainment. John has been a regular volunteer with Darke County Area Emmaus, having served in various positions to include a Men’s Weekend Lay Director. What we really want to highlight is John’s involvement in State of the Heart Health Care’s Veteran Recognition Program. He is the founder of the program. John felt that the veterans were being neglected when it comes to recognizing them for their service and many pass away before they are properly given a “big thank you” for their service. He approached the director of State of the Heart Care and she gave him the go ahead. When a veteran enters Hospice, John or one of the other veteran volunteers, meet with the veteran and present them with a plaque, pin, and medal. The veteran is then saluted and most times a short conversation ensues. This program has expanded from Darke County to include Mercer, Auglaize, and Miami Coun-

ties in Ohio and Randolph and Wayne Counties in Indiana. Last Veteran’s Day a special Veterans Recognition Program was held at six area nursing homes that John along with Hospice put together. This was a very special Veteran’s Day honoring local veterans. John was in the Navy from 68 to 71. He was a Communications Technician stationed in Adak, AK and Bremerhaven, Germany after A –school in Pensacola, FL. John also has a heart of gold when it comes to making a difference in the lives of others. He is a wonderful neighbor and is there to help and deliver food when there is a need. He has been a very active part of Darke County Area Emmaus. He has served on many Emmaus Teams in every position at least once and has been on the board for several years. John is Deacon and Board Chair of Pitsburg Church of the Brethren. He has also been attended meetings of Southern Ohio Brethren for Biblical Authority, which he enjoys. He is a former advisor for Arcanum Stablemates 4H Club for about 10 years, which, at that time, was a big part of his life. He was also a member of Pitsburg Lion’s Club. John & Sue have been married for 46 years. They have two sons and a daughter and have 10 grandchildren who mean the world to both of them.

Gratitude Through the Holidays event to be held Nov. 16 GREENVILLE – The House that Lulu Built will host their 2nd annual Gratitude Through the Holidays on Friday, Nov. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at J&J Enterprises, 3875 State Route 502, Greenville. This is an evening where community members, Didi Howell, Greg and Emily Bice and Cindy Crawford will share their personal journeys through grief, while providing practical tips and bereavement support in hopes of a healing holiday. Dinner is included in the

$10 ticket. This event is open to adults and children and is sponsored by Ryan and Becky Dynes, Greenville Federal, Greenville National Bank, 4One Apparel, Gordon Orthodontics, McCabes Painting, Montage, and Studio One. Tickets are now available at Bread of Life Bookstore, Greenville; Tribute Funeral Home, Greenville, Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, or by contacting lulusgrace@gmail.com or on Facebook at The House that Lulu Built.

PIQUA – SafeHaven has been providing Thanksgiving meals for those with mental illness since 1996, but they’ve been doing it in a special way for the last six years: SafeHaven is holding its 6th Annual Restaurant – themed Thanksgiving on Nov. 20, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at 633 N. Wayne St. in Piqua. Any adult 18 and up in need of mental health support residing in Darke, Miami, or Shelby County is welcome to come enjoy a free and delicious Thanksgiving meal served by staff and volunteers. Free transportation is available. Mental health consumers will be greeted, seated, waited on, and then served a meal with different menu options available just as at a restaurant. Individuals in need of mental health support will be accompanied by warming smiles and peers that show no one is alone in their journey, and everyone has the opportunity to learn all about the services SafeHaven offers. Call anytime between now and 8 a.m. the day of the event to schedule free transportation to come in for the day and be taken back home. For Darke County, county call (937) 548-7233. The menu will consist of Roasted Recovery Turkey, Baked Hope Ham, Daily Maintenance Mashed Potatoes, Inner Strength Stufﬁng, Gratitude Green Beans, Personal Responsibility Rolls, Peaceful Pumpkin Pie, Positivity Peanut Butter Pie, Inspiration Iced Tea, Learning Lemonade, Self-Esteem Soda, Coping Skill Coffee, and more. SafeHaven has made this special event an annual occurrence after one person’s story years ago shined a light on how many of its members have

Instant Pot class slated

GREENVILLE - Have you heard the hype about the instant pot, the new trend in cooking? Are you interested in learning more about how to use your instant pot? Are you curious on how they work and if they are worth purchasing? This class is for you. Come and join an interactive class, where we learn the functions on an instant pot and prepare and sample a dish or two made with an instant pot. The class will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The class will be held at OSU Extension, Darke County, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville. There is no cost for this program but pre-registration is required. Class size is limited to 20 people. For further information contact, Diane Barga, barga.8@osu.edu or 937-5485215.

If this happens to your vehicle... call FREE ESTIMATES

547-2271

*LIFETIM WARRANTYE

*See Shop for details.

COLLISION CENTER

Darke County’s Finest in Collision Repair Turn Deer Hair into Community Care Now until December 14, 2018 We will donate $25 from every deer hit we fix to a local food pantry. We repair all makes and models 1525 Wagner Ave. (Next to Walmart) Greenville

never had the simple enjoyment of eating out at a restaurant. Mental illness can have many debilitating effects, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, fears, and associated poverty…all things that can cause severe suffering for families and individuals, and rob those individuals of many ‘normal’ daily joys and experiences…such as being served a nice meal in a restaurant. SafeHaven is a nonproﬁt, contract agency of the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services, and additionally funded by the Shelby County United Way, United Way of Miami County, and Darke County United Way. Membership is free and open to any adult 18 and over in Darke, Miami, and Shelby counties with loca-

tions in each. SafeHaven provides a structured day of support groups and recovery classes, free transportation, free meals, ﬁeld trips, and many other fun activities. In addition, SafeHaven offers a payee program and HOPE-Line services available to call for social support, coping

skills, referral information, or just a caring friend to talk to (937-451-3232 or toll free 1-855-276HOPE). For more information about SafeHaven, call 937-615-0126, visit www.safehaveninc.com, or ﬁnd SafeHaven Mental Health Support Center on social media.

Welcome to HAMILTON Auto Sales Tony Ulman, Service Manager

At Your SERVICE! Give us a call for your service needs - 548-1175 Christmas is right around the corner Now offering

Give a Vehicle Detail Free Battery Checks

10% OFF

Detail Gift Certificates Perfect for all occasions

FREE Multi-Point Inspections By appointment

FREE Pick-Up & Delivery w/Service

HAMILTON Auto Sales, LLC 141 N. Broadway, Greenville

548-1175

hamiltonautosalesllc.com

PAGE 26 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

Meteorologist to speak at SWCD meeting GREENVILLE – Come celebrate the conservation accomplishments and partnerships from the past year with Darke Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) at their Annual Meeting and Banquet on Monday, Nov. 19, at the Greenville VFW. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the meal beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $10; all are welcome to attend. This year’s speaker will be Ryan Martin, Chief Meteorologist for Ohio Ag Net and Hoosier Ag Today. He will be presenting on weather patterns, weather forecasting and the impacts of weather on grain markets. Martin grew up on a small diversiﬁed livestock farm in North Central Indiana and graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Applied Agricultural Me-

teorology. He can be heard on the Morning Farm Show and read online at www.ocj. com, www.hoosieragtoday. com or in the Ohio Ag Net daily e-newsletter, Digital Dale. Martin has worked in the private weather sector for over 18 years, providing information to a wide range of clients. Based in Warsaw, Ind., he developed a weather, risk management tool using weather derivatives to mitigate the problems that weather brings to all market sectors, not only the agricultural industry. Martin focuses on weather trends and incorporates how these trends will impact farming operations and market prices. The election of supervisors is another highlight of the annual Meeting & Banquet. This year there are

three candidates for two seats on the Darke SWCD board. The candidates are Gary Goettemoeller (Wayne Township), Tom Harrod (Allen Township) and Craig Unger (Van Buren Township). Any Darke County resident or landowner over the age of 18 is eligible to vote in the Darke SWCD supervisor election. Absentee voting is open until

4-H CLUB NEWS

Darke County Holstein

The Darke County Holstein 4-H Club met Oct. 21 at Todd Schmitmeyer’s for a cookout. The club thanked the Schmitmeyer’s for letting us come to their home for the 4-H meeting. The club received a thank you note from Cale Henry who won Grand Champion Holstein. The club also received a thank you from

937-548-1197

425 Walnut Street Greenville

Monday-Saturday 7AM-6PM Closed Sunday

BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS ALL MONTH LONG!!! • $100 OFF Service Over $500 • FREE Tire Installation (Before Noon Black Friday)

Some Restrictions Apply - See Store For Details

MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW! COUPON

15 OFF

OIL CHANGE STANDARD & FULL SYNTHETIC

Includes up to 5 qts of motor oil and filter. Most vehicles - see store for details. Expires 11-30-18

4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19. The supervisor election will be held from 6-7 p.m. during the annual Meeting and Banquet. For more information, visit www.darkeswcd.com or call 937-548-1715, extension 3. All tickets are $10 and can be picked up at the Darke SWCD ofﬁce, 1117 Southtowne Court, Greenville.

COUPON

$10 OFF OIL CHANGE

SYNTHETIC BLEND OR HIGH MILEAGE

Includes up to 5 qts of motor oil and filter. Most vehicles - see store for details. Expires 11-30-18

Lois Smith for celebrating her 85th birthday during the fair. Members were reminded to send their thank you notes out to their trophy donors and buyers. The club received $45 for booth and float and $82.50 for selling fair tickets. Karen thanked everyone for their help at fair. Everything went okay at the fair, and sale was up. Dairy Steer weigh-in will be Saturday, Nov. 24, 9-11 a.m. at the fairgrounds in the old beef barn. Advisors talked about making changes on different things at fair and members discussed any ideas they might have. Karen asked if anyone had any ideas for community service projects. It was discussed that anyone interested in filling out Ohio 4-H Achievement Forms or Premier Award to see Karen for the forms. Also any adult interested to be a 4-H volunteer Karen has those forms to fill out. The next meeting will be Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. at Second National Bank for election of officers. The Bohman families are signed up for refreshments. Members were reminded to turn in record books to Karen. The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed good food, and played games outside. Alexis Barhorst, reporter

Youth basketball league at YMCA forming DARKE COUNTY – If you are searching for a fun way to get your kids active during the winter months, the YMCA’s Youth Basketball league begins in January. This league is a fundamental program to help build skills for future athletes. Registration runs through Jan. 4. This year’s league will take place on Saturdays at both the Greenville and Versailles YMCA locations. Kids who participate in youth basketball at the Y develop a variety of skills, from passing and dribbling to teamwork and sportsmanship. Just as important, they learn ﬁrsthand the beneﬁts of being healthy and active — and that virtual games just can’t compare to the real thing. This year’s league will have teams in three age groups: ages 4-5, 6-8 and 9-11. Preseason evaluation is Saturday, Jan. 5, for the 6-8 and 9-11 age groups. There will be no evaluation for the 4-5 age group. Practice for all age groups begins Saturday, Jan. 12, and the last game is Saturday, March 16. The league is $30 for members and $55 for potential members. All participants will receive a T-shirt. Volunteers are crucial to the league’s success! They need coaches, assistants and

ofﬁcials. Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact the YMCA. Questions may be directed to Jessie Langenkamp in Greenville at 548-3777 or at jlangenkamp@ymcadarkecounty.org, or Cole De’Nise in Versailles at 526-4488 or cdenise@ymcadarkecounty. org.

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP SERVICE. Crankshaft Grinding Block Boring Aluminum Welding Flywheel Grinding Connecting Rod Service Pressure Testing Cylinder Head Service Engine Parts

SRS ENGINE PARTS 5453 S.R. 49 GREENVILLE, OHIO, 45331

937-548-7113

OUTSTANDING VEHICLES - LOWER PRICES

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’S

WAS

NOW

2018 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, all power, like new, blue, 45,670 miles......................... $45,995.........$44,500 2018 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 35,361 miles ...................... $46,995.........$45,500 2017 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT DOUBLE CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, loaded, 20” wheels, sharp, silver, 10,516 miles......................................................................................................................... $32,995.........$31,500 2017 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 59,758 miles ............ $38,995.........$37,500 2017 INFINITI QX30, 4 dr., 2.0L, turbo 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 31,251 miles ................. $24,995.........$23,900 2017 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN GT,, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 47,084 miles ........................................................................................................................ $22,995.........$21,500 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LATUTUDE FWD, 2.4L, 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 56,786 miles ........ $17,995.........$16.900 2015 NISSAN ROUGE SV AWD, 2.5L 4 cyl., one owner, all power, exc. cond., silver, 77,849 miles......................................................................................................................... $17,995.........$16,900 2015 GMC ½ TON SIERRA SLE EXT CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, Z71 Suspension, one owner, loaded, like new, black, 33,792 miles ......................................................................................................... $31,995.........$30,900 2015 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO CREW CAB LT 4WD P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, silver, 44,363 miles ...................................................................................................... $31,995.........$29,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, one owner, exc. cond., gray, 90,068 miles ....................................................................................................... $25,995.........$24,500 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT DOUBLE CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, super nice, black, 41,386 miles...................................................................................................... $27,995.........$26,900 2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM FWD, 2.0L Ecoboost 4cyl., leather, loaded, nice, gray, 67,756 miles .......................................................................................................................... $16,995.........$15,900 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, auto, one owner, nicely equipped, dark gray, 90,068 miles .................................................................................................................. $25,995.........$24,500 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO DOUBLE CAB LT 4X4, 5.3L V8, auto, one owner, all power, black, 41,386 miles ........................................................................................................................ $27,995.........$26,900 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, leather, loaded, exc. cond., red, 45,561 miles ......................................................................................................... $30,995.........$29,500 2014 GMC ½ TON SIERRA SLE REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, Z71 package, loaded, sharp, red, 74,266 miles ........................................................................................................................... $25,995.........$24,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, crystal red, 53,627 miles ................................................................................................................ $20,995.........$19,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, exc. cond., crystal red, 73,013 miles ................................................................................................................ $18,995.........$17,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 71,441 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995.........$17,500 2013 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, exc. cond., maroon, 109,583 miles .................................................................................................................. $19,995.........$18,900 2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT FWD, 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, one owner, sharp, gray, 78,898 miles .... $18,995.........$17,500 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon, 87,380 miles ....... $18,995.........$17,900 2010 DODGE CALIBER SXT FWD, 2.0L 4 cyl., nicely equipped, very nice, beige, 110,274 miles ......... $6,995...........$5,500 2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD, 3.0L V6, loaded, very nice, blue, 105,549 miles .................................. $7,995...........$6,900 2009 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT EXT. CAB 2WD P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, burgundy, 130,907 miles ................................................................................................................ $13,995.........$12,500 2009 GMC ¾ TON SIERRA SLT CREW CAB 4x4 P.U., 6.6L Duramax Diesel, leather, loaded, sharp, black, 107,293 miles ...................................................................................................................... $27,995.........$26,900 2008 CHEVY UPLANDER EXT. LS VAN, 3.5L V6, auto, fair cond., silver, 121,275 miles ....................... $5,995...........$4,500 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT FWD, 2.3L 4 cyl., loaded, good cond., beige, 111,705 miles ......................... $6,995...........$5,900 2007 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT, EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 141,575 miles .................................................................................................. $11,995.........$10,500 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 CREW CAB SLT 4X4 P.U., 5.7L Cummins Diesel, Big Horn Edition, lift kit, sharp, silver, 151,582 miles............................................................................................................ $21,995.........$20,500 2006 GMC ENVOY XL DENALI 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, gray, 199,889 miles .......................................................................................................................... $8,995...........$7,500 2006 CHEVY COLORADO Z71 4X4 CREW CAB, 3.5L 5 cyl., all power, good cond., white, 228,586 miles ........................................................................................................................ $8,995...........$7,900 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 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 261,369 miles ........................................................................................................................ $8,995...........$7,500 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 154,592 miles ....................................................................................................... $10,995...........$9,500

Troutwine CHEVROLET

TRUCKS, VANS & SUV’S

WAS

NOW

2004 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 2WD P.U., 5.4L V8, one owner, all power, very nice, black, 140,119 miles ........................................................................................................................ $8,995...........$7,500 2004 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., beige, 224,739 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995...........$5,500 2004 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 105,466 miles ...................... $7,995...........$6,900 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles .......................................................................................................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2004 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, fair condition, black, 342,618 miles .................................................................................................. $8,995 ...........$7,900 2003 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LS CREW CAB 2WD P.U., 6.0L V8, loaded, exc. cond., green, 157,254 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$6,900 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 4X4, 4.2L 6 cyl., loaded, good cond., blue, 135,132 miles .......................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2002 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., gray, 122,279 miles ...... $7,995 ...........$6,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond,. red, 231,470 miles ........................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$6,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 215,294 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 182,686 miles ........................................................................................................................ $9,995 ...........$8,900 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI VAN, 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very good cond., maroon, 165,697 miles .................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.9L V6, loaded, fair cond., red, 171,545 miles ........................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900 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 2000 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LS EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, one owner, fair cond., gold, 266,065 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900 2000 CHEVY TAHOE LS 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 192,922 miles ........................................................................................................................ $5,995...........$4,900 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.7L V8, loaded, very nice, white, 167,762 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995...........$5,900 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE VAN, 3.3L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 150,889 miles .................................................................................................................... $2,995 ...........$1,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 160,151 miles..................... $6,995 ...........$5,900

CHEVROLET

2018 CHEVY IMPALA PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 32,431 miles .......... $25,995.........$24,900 2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L, all power, exc. cond., gray, 46,517 miles ..................................... $16,995.........$15,500 2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., silver, 46,522 miles .............................. $16,995.........$15,500 2017 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 43,214 miles.......................... $17,995.........$16,500 2017 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V8, all power, exc. cond., pepperdust, 40,800 miles .................... $19,995.........$18,900 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond,. black, 44,973 miles ......................... $17,995.........$16,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., champagne silver, 54,491 miles ..................................................................................................... $15,995.........$14,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, super nice, maroon, 66,240 miles.......................... $10,995...........$9,900 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 118,206 miles ...... $11,995...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, fully equipped, super nice, gray, 145,708 miles ....................... $5,995...........$4,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 167,922 miles .................................................................................................................. $10,995...........$9,500 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z28 COUPE, 5.7L V8, T-Tops, loaded, show car, white, 63,899 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995.........$17,500

OTHER MAKES

2018 CHRYSLER 300 AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 28,612 miles ........................ $23,995.........$22,500 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., nicely equipped, exc. cond., gray, 49,823 miles ................ $14,995.........$13,900 2017 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 52,584 miles ................................. $16,995.........$15,500 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 120,028 miles ............... $10,995...........$8,900 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995...........$9,500 2002 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT STATION WAGON, 1.8L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, good cond., gray, 151,325 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900 2001 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.1L V6, one owner, all power, very nice, maroon, 109,898 miles .................................................................................................................... $5,995...........$4,900 1999 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, sharp, gray, 68,000 miles ........ $10,995...........$9,900 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.9L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., white, 146,338 miles .. $3,995 ...........$2,900 1994 JAGUAR XJS CONVERTIBLE, 4.0L 6 cyl., leather, loaded, show car, maroon, 52,066 miles...... $17,995.........$16,500

CORNER MAIN & GEORGE, ARCANUM SERVICE HOURS: Mon. 8am-8:30 pm/Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30/Sat. 8-12 SALES HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm/Sat. 8am-5:30pm

CALL 692-8373 OR 692-8360

View our used inventory at: www.troutwineautosales.com

November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com PAGE 27

SERVICE CENTER

547-3000 SERVICE COUPON

POT HOLE SPECIAL

Includes: Front End Alignment, Tire Rotation, Balance All 4 Tires, Adjust Tire Pressure

WE SERVICE ALL MAKES & MODELS ® ®

SERVICE COUPON

FREE 95

FREE COOLANT TEST COOLANT FLUSH

139

95 $

Applicable to most makes and models. Exp. 11/24/18

BATTERY, ALTERNATOR & STARTER

CHECKS

BRAKE CHECK Exp. 11/24/18

Applicable to most makes and models. Exp. 11/24/18

SERVICE COUPON

FREE

SERVICE COUPON

WINTERIZATION PACKAGE

Includes:

Exp. 11/24/18

Brake Inspection Oil Change Tire Rotation Battery Test Coolant Test Exp. 11/24/18

TIRES AVAILABLE IN ALL MAKES AND MODELS LOW TIRE PRICE GUARANTEE 500 Wagner Ave. Greenville, Ohio

547-9401

Score Big Savings on Tires TIRES AVAILABLE FOR $140 ALL MAKES & MODELS Mail-in Rebate with purchase of 4 select UP TO

REBATE ON 4

UP TO

140

REBATE ON 4

tires. Rebates end soon. Call today!

UP TO

REBATE ON 4

140 $140 $140 $140 $140 $140 $140

www.daveknappford.com/tires

Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-1

PAGE 28 November 11, 2018-The Early Bird, www.bluebagmedia.com

November 12th-16th, 2018

1-888-709-9211 NOVEMBER 12TH-16TH, 2018

Expires November 16, 2018

Risk Free 30 Day Trial

CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY!

1-888-709-9211 Ohio Locations

Greenville 638 Wagner Avenue Brookville 428 N. Wolf Creek Pike www.clearchoicehearingaidcenters.net