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WEEKEND EDITION - NOVEMBER 12, 2017

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

Commission moves ahead with State Route 242 closure SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution to vacate a portion of Old State Route 242, which lies at the west end of the Darke County Airport.

The portion of road is being closed to accomodate an upcoming runway extension project.

Commissioner Mike Rhoades said he expects the closure to take place by Thanksgiving.

Prior to voting on the resolution Wednesday, commission conducted a public hearing for those wishing to ask questions.

Mike Oliver, who resides on a portion of State Route 242 not affected by the change, was present. Oliver said he had been asked to be in attendance by Judi York, who was unable to attend

the hearing.

York’s property is located on the portion of roadway scheduled to be closed.

York has had concerns about the size of the culde-sac county workers constructed for traffic needing to turn around at the closure.

York told the Early Bird she didn’t believe the improved cul-de-sac was large enough for fire equipment to be able to turn around.

She also said she was concerned about her property in case of an emergency.

“I’d like the fire department to be able to service my home,” York said. “When they do close this road it’s going to be a problem.”

Oliver’s questions in behalf of York included asking if the county was going to enlarge the cul-de-sac, citing snow plows, school buses and safety equipment may be impeded from con-

ducting a safe turn around.

Commissioner Mike Rhoades answered Oliver’s concerns. “(Jim) Surber (county engineer) is going to add on to that,” Rhoades said of the turn around.

“Will they be able to turn around?” following the planned update, asked Oliver.

“Yes,” stated Surber, who also was in attendance during the public hearing.

“It’s in the process of being done,” Rhoades said.

Some mis-information about the York property being serviced by fire and other emergency equipment was answered by Versailles Fire Chief Brian Pearson

Charges against former New Madison fiscal officer dropped CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – Though she is ordered to repay more than $8,000 – criminal charges against former Village of New Madison fiscal officer Wanda Lacey have been dismissed.

An audit released Thursday by Auditor of State Dave Yost shows that Wanda Lacey was consistently late in remitting federal, state and school district income taxes, and filing quarterly tax reports during 2013 and 2014.

Although Lacey properly withheld the required taxes, she delayed paying federal withholdings for the second half of 2013 and all of 2014 until July 2015. By the end of 2014, the amount owed to the IRS had ballooned to $23,894 for back taxes, in addition to $8,166 in penalties and interest.

“This fiscal officer forced taxpayers to shoulder the consequences of her negligence,” Ohio Auditor Dave Yost said in a press release.

“She could have avoided these penalties by simply doing her job.”

At the same time, the village sat on $3,362 in state and school district income taxes that Lacey withheld but failed to pay to the Ohio Department of Taxation.

Auditors issued an $8,166 finding for recovery against Lacey and her bonding company for the federal penalties and referred the state matters to the Ohio Department of Taxation.

“The payment of penalties and late charges is not considered to serve a proper public purpose and would have been avoided had the funds been remitted as required by law,” auditors wrote.

Lacey was previously indicted and arraigned on one count of Theft in Office, a felony of the fourth degree.

Normally a felony of the fifth degree, the charge is more severe due to the total amount being more than $7,500.

Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Ormsby could not be reached for a statement at the time of this report.

See full report for the State Auditor’s office at ohioauditor.gov/auditsearch/detail. aspx?ReportID=132204

Old State Route 242 is now closed to thru traffic. (Susan Hartley photo)

Church leaders admonish caution, awareness in shooting aftermath SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

(Clinton Randall photo)

last week.

Pearson said the local public safety entities had been made aware of the impending closure and that the York property would be treated as any other property with a long lane. Pearson said his department had hoses and equipment available to service a fire on the closed portion of Old State Route 242.

“We have a game plan,” Pearson said of the York property.

Also Wednesday, commissioners approved a resolution moving the maintenance of Chase Road from Richland and Wayne townships to the county engineer.

DARKE COUNTY – Father John White of Greenville’s St. Mary’s Church believes last Sunday’s mass shooting at a church in Texas “should raise our awareness on how vulnerable we are.”

What should have been a peaceful break from worldly woes turned in to a deadly nightmare for congregants at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, with 26 killed and another 20 wounded. It was reported mid-week that about half of those gunned down were children.

Investigators say a history of domestic violence led the 26-year-old former Air Force serviceman to conduct the mass shooting.

“Our ideas are not,” White said of worshippers during Mass or service, “’do I have to be afraid of being a target of someone’s anger, frustration or political statements’? We really are vulnerable where we gather,” be it in “church, school, the public square, walking down the street.”

What are local congregations doing to ensure they are safe from an active shooter situation during worship services?

At St. Mary’s, White said, there has been a renewed emphasis put on safety – both for the rectory and St. Mary’s School across the street.

“Our parish had a safety check,” White said, following the June 2016 mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. where nine people were gunned down during an evening prayer service.

White said part of the parish’s safety plan included the installation of cameras, both at the school and at the church.

Noting that this step would be more effective to help with the aftermath of any violent incident, White said it still offers a sense of security.

“There’s always, now, that kind of threat whenever the doors are open, and of course the church doors are open,” White said.

Over at Greenville’s EUM on Sater Street, the doors also remain open for wor-

shippers.

“During services, front doors are unlocked, but they are being watched, also,” explained Lead Pastor Jeff Harper.

Not only are the front doors under security observation, areas including the church’s Children’s Ministry also are locked with assigned security personnel actively patrolling during services and activities.

“We have a safety team that’s been in place for maybe two years,” Harper said.

“There are police officers and sheriff’s deputies on the team – they are armed.”

Others who have CCWs – Conceal Carry Weapon permits – have been trained by the EUM safety team, Harper explained.

“We want them to be trained, we just don’t want people sitting with guns in the congregation,” said Harper, who admitted he took the training along with safety team members. “They must qualify, go to the range and make sure they know how to use” a firearm.

EUM safety team training takes place two to four times per year, Harper said.

“I feel like we have a real

strong safe place,” Harper said of his church. “Even during the mid-week service, AWANA, there’s security there also.”

Harper said he has had members of his congregation come to him and ask if “we are safe at church. I tell them about our security team. Yes, I’ve had people come up and ask.”

East Main Street Church of Christ in Greenville may be one of the county’s smaller congregations, but a couple church members who have CCWs are carrying during services, said Equipping Minister Jim Morehouse.

“Some of our members who have a CCW have asked if they could carry their weapons with them. We certainly trust them and said that would be fine.”

Morehouse said as he was watching the coverage of the Texas shooting, he realized his congregation didn’t really have a safety plan. “We need to address that. As a small church, you never know about these things.

It really is a concern in our world today. We need to be thinking about it, be cautious.”

Annual Community Christmas Drive set to begin CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Volunteers for the traditional Community Christmas Drive will begin ringing their bells the day after Thanksgiving again this holiday season throughout Darke County.

The annual fundraiser will begin Nov. 24 and run every Friday and Saturday until Dec. 23. Donations will be accepted at most locations from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Various churches throughout the county will are once again volunteering at the following locations: KitchenAid Experience,

Eikenberry’s IGA and WalMart Supercenter in Greenville; Sutton’s Super Value in Arcanum; Greenville National Bank in Ansonia; and the New Madison Mini Mart. Donations will also be collected for both the Community Christmas Drive and Salvation Army at Kroger and Rural King in Greenville. Dave Knapp Ford, Lincoln and the main office of Greenville Federal will also be collecting funds.

A special fundraising effort is scheduled Monday, Dec. 4 at Bob Evans in Greenville.

Last year over $30,000 was raised and donated to Darke County food banks, including FISH, Community Unity, the Grace Resur-

(Clinton Randall photo)

rection Community Center, the Faith United Methodist Food Bank in Arcanum, the Ansonia United Methodist Food Bank and the Castine Area Food Bank.

In addition to the various locations listed, donations can also be made by mail

to the Darke County Community Christmas Drive at P.O. Box 433 – Greenville, Ohio 45331 or to Mike Boyer at the main branch of the Greenville National Bank.

Questions about the drive can be directed to Joseph Soley at 937-547-0533.

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Woman who overdoses receives 16 doses of Narcan

OVERDOSE On Nov. 3 an ofďŹ cer was called to the Towne House Motel on a possible overdose. The complainant had advised dispatch a female friend was staying in his room and was unresponsive. Upon arrival, the of ofďŹ cer found Taylor Swartz unconscience. Greenville Township Rescue was attempting to revive Swartz and administered a total of 16 doses of Narcan.

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podermic syringe, but was not treated with Narcan at that time DUI On Nov. 5 an ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop on East Main Street for a vehicle with no license plate light.

Upon contact with the defendant, the ofďŹ cer found the driver, Ziathean Lemon, was not the registered owner of the vehicle. Lemon had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The ofďŹ cer detected a slight odor of alcohol as well as a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.

The ofďŹ cer asked Lemon if there were any drugs inide the vehicle and Lemon replied there may be some marijuana. Lemon then admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana.

The ofďŹ cer noticed an open container of beer inside the cup holder. Lemon was asked to step out of the vehicle. A baggie of marijuana and a glass smoking pipe were found inside the car.

Lemon performed poorly on ďŹ eld sobriety tests. He was arrested for OVI and was transported to the Greenville Police Department, where he agreed to a breathalyzer test but refused to take a urine test.

Lemon was placed under an ALS suspension for refusing the urine test, as well as cited for the OVI, license plate light violation, driving under suspension and drug paraphernalia. He was then released to his mother.

JUVENILE COMPLAINT On Nov. 2 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to CVS, 1009 E. Main St. in reference to three suspicious males in the area. Upon arrival, the ofďŹ cer located three males ďŹ tting the description walking on Imo Blvd. The ofďŹ cer stopped the subjects and found two juveniles, ages 14 and 16 walking with a 25-year-old male. The ofďŹ cer recognized the juveniles from past curfew violations and other calls. The three males told the ofďŹ cer they’d just been to the Speedway station. The ofďŹ cer asked the two juveniles if their parents knew where they were. One juvenile said his mother did know he was out of the house. But information received later revealed she was not aware.

The other juvenile told the ofďŹ cer his mother did not know he was out past curfew. Both juveniles were placed inside patrol cars while ofďŹ cers worked to contact their parents. Also, a representative from juvenile probation was contacted and asked ofďŹ cers to take the juveniles to the Greenville Police Department so they could be transported to West Central in Troy.

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sponded to a complaint in the 200 block of Harrison Avenue. Upon arrival, an ofďŹ cer made contact with suspect William Pollard inside the residence. There was broken glass and items scattered around the oor.

The complainant, a neighbor working on his vehicle, told ofďŹ cers he heard Pollard yelling he was going to “killâ€? someone. Pollard appeared to be intoxicated, with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The ofďŹ cer learned the woman living at the apartment had an active civil protection order against Pollard. She was not there at the time the ofďŹ cer arrived. The residence was secured and Pollard was transported to the county jail, where he was incarcerated on a $1,025 bond.

Another ofďŹ cer located the woman who had the CPO and advised her of the situation.

VANDALISM On Nov. 6 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to Rainbow

Vacuum Sales and Service on Front Street in reference to a vandalism complaint.

The ofďŹ cer was told by the complainant, who rents the building, that someone had spray painted the east side of the building with the word “smoreâ€? along with another illegible word in black spray paint. The ofďŹ cer realized this was consistent with other vandalism complaints that had been recently reported in the city.

The ofďŹ cer reviewed several reports of vandalism, which included complaints of buildings and other structures being “taggedâ€? with names/words. The ofďŹ cer took photos of the vandalism and was going to follow up with another ofďŹ cer who is handling similar vandalism cases. The complainant contacted the building’s owner to advise him of the situation.

WANTED PERSON On Nov. 7 an ofďŹ cer on patrol saw Joshua Baker walking on Fair Street near

Central Avenue. The ofďŹ cer had prior knowledge that Baker had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest with the Darke County Common Pleas Court in reference to a probation violation. The ofďŹ cer stopped Baker and had the warrant conďŹ rmed. Baker was transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated without bond.

EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved.

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

Commissioners ďŹ le lawsuit against opioid distributors

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY - Darke County Commissioners on Wednesday met in executive session following their regular business meeting to put the ďŹ nal touches on ďŹ ling a lawsuit as a step to combat the county’s deadly drug epidemic.

After more than an hour commissioners reconvened to approve the resolution to ďŹ le a RICO (Racketeer Inuenced and Corrupt Organizations) suit against prescription drug manufacturers and distributors.

Commissioners said they believed taking such legal steps was needed to begin the process of ridding the county of its drug issues. “It’s something I feel responsible leaders should do,� said Commissioner Mike Rhoades.

Commissioner Matt Aultman agreed. “It’s a great thing for our community,â€? Aultman said as Darke County joins nearly 20 other Ohio counties ďŹ ling similar suits.

The manufacturers listed as defendants in the lawsuit include Perdue Pharma, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and its subsidiary Cephalon, Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Endo Health Solutions, Allergan, Activis and Watson Pharmaceuticals.

The wholesale drug distributors listed as defendants in the lawsuit include McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen

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Following their meeting, commission issued a press release concerning the lawsuit.

The release says, in part: “Darke County has taken a crucial step to hold accountable the companies responsible for dumping millions of dollars’ worth of prescription opioids into its community, ďŹ ling a RICO lawsuit against the drug manufacturers and wholesale drug distributors that made the opioid epidemic possible. “We are taking this action today because the costs of this opioid crisis have overwhelmed our ability to provide for the health and safety of our residents,â€? Rhoades said. “This epidemic has devastated our community and continues to claim an increasing number of victims from all walks of life. It is one of the biggest public health crises we have ever seen and it did not happen by accident. Rather, it is the result of the failure by drug makers to safely and responsibly market their branded opioids to doctors and patients in Darke County, and the negligence by wholesale distributors of their legal duty to monitor, identify and report suspicious activity as more and more opioids owed into our community.â€? “Because prescription opioids are a highly addictive substance, in 1970, Congress designed a system to control the volume of opioid pills being distributed in this country. It let

only a select few wholesalers gain the right to deliver opioids. In exchange, those companies agreed to do a very important job – halt suspicious orders and control against the diversion of these dangerous drugs to illegitimate uses. But in recent years they failed to do that, and today the Darke County community and families throughout Ohio are paying the price.

According to the Ohio Department of Health, in 2016, unintentional drug overdoses caused the deaths of 4,050 Ohio residents, a 32.8 percent increase compared to 2015. “Darke County is working with a consortium of law ďŹ rms to hold pharmaceutical wholesale distributors accountable for failing to do what they were charged with doing under the federal Controlled Substances Act – monitor, identify and report suspicious activity in the size and frequency of opioid shipments to pharmacies and hospitals.

The press release went on to say “the residents of Darke County continue to bear the burden of the cost of the (opioid) epidemic, as the costs of treatment for addiction, education and law enforcement have continued to rise.�

The county has hired law ďŹ rms experienced in holding the powerful pharmaceutical industry accountable.

Those ďŹ rms include Oths, Heiser, Miller, Waigand & Clagg, LLC; and SM (Seif & McNamee), LLC.

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OBITUARIES

LONGANECKER

– Kathryn “Katie� Longanecker, 52, of New Paris, died Oct. 29, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Ithaca Cemetery.

CASSIDY – Grayson Allan Cassidy entered this world silently 11:40 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2017 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

He is survived by his parents Caleb and Jerrica (Barge) Cassidy of St. Marys; paternal grandparents Paul and Denise (Everage) Cassidy of St. Marys; maternal grandparents John and Jodi (Sharp) Barge of Versailles; aunts, uncles and cousins Caleb’s arrival was much-anticipated by his family, who will forever hold this little angel close in their hearts and minds.

Rites were held Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel), St. Marys. Brother Mike Everage ofďŹ ciated the services.

Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes. net.

COLBERT – Donald “Don� Bruce Colbert, 77, of Bradford, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford.

WEIMER

– Nancy Elizabeth (Diehl) Weimer, 78, of Hollansburg, died Nov. 7, 2017. Visitation will be held 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St., Arcanum.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday,

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Nov. 13 at the Beech Grove Church of the Brethren, with burial to follow in the Beech Grove Church Cemetery.

BROWN

– Barbara A. Brown, 78, of Greenville, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. A celebration of Barbara’s life was held Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. A graveside service was held Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison.

MILLER – Frances J. Miller, 93, formerly of Greenville, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. There will be a graveside service held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, 2 p.m., at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

The Natural Path holds ribbon cutting

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Sarah Royer, N.D., C.N.H.P., believes her new business, The Natural Path, A Wellness Company, 324 E. Third St., Greenville, is going to help local people get the most out of their lives.

On Nov. 4, Royer, along with family members and staff, joined with the Darke County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new business.

The Natural Path opened in August and Royer believes her approach to wellness has been well received. “I’m overwhelmed by the amount of support.

I am truly thankful,� she said.

The business offers everything from natural herbs and supplements to yoga, reexology, massage and more. Of the staff, she said they are great people helping other people live holistically by teaching and showing ways to get chemicals out of their lives and bodies.

The Natural Path is es-

Sarah Royer is joined by her husband Tony, family, friends, staff and members of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting.

sentially a one stop shop to live holistically; they offer reexology, iridology, foot detox, massage, and neurofeedback as well as an esthetician and nail tech. The retail store offers herbs, supplements, essential oils, foods and gifts.

While The Natural Path offers one-on-one service for customers, they also offer classes on different topics, such as essential oils and holistic health, as well as services for retreats and special events like a bridal or baby shower.

Sharon Deschambeau, president of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce, praised Royer saying she was in the minority as a woman business owner. “You care for your family and friends and still ďŹ nd time to run a business,â€? she said.

The Natural Path’s retail store is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Services are provided by appointment.

For more information or to set up an appointment, call (937) 459-5392.

November blood drives scheduled DARKE COUNTY – Area sponsors will team up with Community Blood Center to host a community blood drives. Everyone who registers to donate will get a free “Buckeye Blood Donor� football t-shirt.

Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 1-800-388-GIVE. The holiday season is fast approaching, and this can be a challenging time for maintaining the area blood supply. If you must miss an appointment to donate please reschedule when you can. They especially en-

courage the continued support of type O whole blood donors and type A/B platelet and plasma donors.

The following blood drives are open to the community and appointments are encouraged.

Nov. 13 – Union City City Building, 105 North Columbia Street, Union City, Ind., 2:30–6:30 p.m., sponsored

by Union City Lions Club Nov. 14 – OSU Tailgate Party Blood Drive, Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., Greenville, 12:30–6:30 p.m., sponsored by Darke County OSU Alumni Club, OSU Door

Prize Drawings, Great Fun, Food, and Prizes, wear your favorite game colors Nov. 17 – Franklin Monroe High School, 8691 Oakes Road, Pitsburg, 8–11:30 a.m., sponsored

by Franklin Monroe High School FFA Nov. 20 – Fall Fest Blood Drive, Versailles K of C Hall, 8440 St. Rt. 47, Versailles, 12:30–7 p.m., sponsored by Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, donors will enjoy a special treat of Apple Cider & Cookies and maybe Donuts Learn more at www.GivingBlood.org.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR SATURDAY, NOV. 18TH • 9:00AM TO 3:30PM Located at the Cardinal Center (formerly Gettysburg School)

260 E. Main St., Gettysburg

(Handicap Parking & Entrance is available) HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF THE CARDINAL CENTER Door Prizes & Concessions Available!

Bring your camera to take a picture with Santa from 10am-2pm

“Sponsored by the Village of Gettysburg�

Oakley Place donates to Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County GREENVILLE - The Oakley Place in Greenville presented a check worth $1,000 to the Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County Thursday afternoon.

In their ďŹ fth year of fundraising, the Oakley Place once again raised the money from their Holiday Bazaar - which was held Oct. 28 at the nursing care facility. “We exceeded our goal of $800 so we are excited,â€? said Sandy Baker, Community Relations Manager at Oakley Place. “Our Holiday Bazaar keeps getting bigger every year!â€?

Pictured from L-R are Heather Kremer, RN (Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County committee member), Jill Brown, RN (President of Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County), Vicky Henderson, (Treasurer for Breast Cancer Awareness of Darke County), Sandy Baker (Oakley Place Community Relations Manager) and Alania Dittmar, RN (Oakley Place Care Services Manager). (Clinton Randall photo)

Little island in park given a historic name GREENVILLE – The Friends of the Greenville City Parks recently invited the public to submit ideas to name the small island in the city park. The group has restored the large island and named it Treasured Island. Jenny Clark, president of the Friends group, stated “It was named Treasured Island because it is treasured by the community.�

The group has started raising funds to be used in the restoration of the smaller island and pond in the spring 2018.

The Friends group has chosen the name “Little Turtle� as the name for the small island. “We really liked the name “Little Turtle� because it

Dessert feast and discussion

GREENVILLE – Darke County FOA (Family of Addicts) will be hosting its inaugural Thanksgiving dessert feast. Dessert will include homemade pumpkin pie, cheesecake, pumpkin bread, and chocolate lush just to name a few. Discussion will be open and dessert is unlimited. They hope to see you on Nov. 16 at FOA Family of Addicts weekly meeting. Anyone is welcome; come with questions or just listen.

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

Roberta Crawford

reects on the history of the Treaty of Greenville.

Chief Little Turtle was one of the Native Ameri-

cans who signed the treaty in 1795,� stated Clark.

The name was sent in by Roberta Crawford from Greenville. The winning entry has earned Roberta and her husband Phil, a memorable carriage ride in the Holiday Horse Parade on Nov. 18.

The Friends of the Greenville City Parks is a 501 C3 non-proďŹ t organization. Donations to help restore Little Turtle Island can be sent to: Friends of the Greenville City Parks, P.O. Box 11, Greenville, OH 45331.

Donations are tax deductible.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Aiden and Camden Beisner

Names: Aiden Michael Beisner and Camden Dean Beisner Ages: Aiden 8 and Camden 5 Birthdays: Aiden is Nov. 11 and Camden is Nov. 17 Parents: Ryan and Stephanie (Loy) Beisner Grandparents: Mike and Pam Beisner, Versailles, and Dean and Jennifer Loy, 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.

Spaghetti Supper slated

GETTYSBURG – Gettysburg Masonic Lodge in Gettysburg will be having a Spaghetti Supper on Nov. 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room.

Donations will be accepted. The proceeds from the supper will go to the Gettysburg Fire and Rescue.

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Live music at coffee house GREENVILLE – JC’s

Coffee House is featuring live music on Nov. 17, 7-10 p.m.

JC’s is in the U-Turn building at the Lighthouse Christian Center complex, on Sebring-Warner Road off of US 127 southeast of Greenville. The Snack Bar will be serving its usual coffee, pop, tea, hot chocolate, hot dogs, pumpkin spice cake, etc.

There is no cover charge and no charge for games.

Come out and bring a friend, listen to the music, play a game of pool, and enjoy the evening with friends.

They will be giving information on the Christmas Buffet.

For more information, call Janice at (937) 4175926.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner GREENVILLE – Come share a Thanksgiving Dinner with the community family on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Don’t settle for a TV dinner alone when you can join others in this family meal with “all the trimmings.� First Presbyterian Church, 114 East Fourth St., Greenville invites you to share Thanksgiving blessings.

In addition to turkey and dressing, the meal includes mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, cranberry salad, rolls, milk, coffee and lemonade, assorted pies and desserts. Along with the good food, enjoy music and good company.

Donations will be accepted.

Call 937-548-3188 to let them know you will be there.

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Redeemed Trio to sing at local church GREENVILLE – The Redeemed Trio from Cincinnati will be coming to Triumphant Christian Center on Nov. 19, 6 p.m.

Pastor Sam Shilot and TCC invite the community to come and hear baritone singer, Pastor Gary Bayes, lead singer Barney McFadden and tenor Dale Boreing as The Redeemed Trio present their special blend

Support Bark fundraisers GREENVILLE – Join Bark Animal Rescue on Nov. 14 at Rapid Fired Pizza in Greenville for a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bring a ier or show your phone. All proceeds beneďŹ t Bark Animal Rescue for their building and the animals. Find the ier on Bark’s Facebook page.

Join Bark again on Nov. 18 at JT Brewery

and Grill on Wagner in Greenville for good food.

Bark Animal Rescue will be there for a fundraiser.

Check out their shirt, glasses and get a baked good or two. Support them from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and get that feel good feeling by helping a local rescue. Animals will be on location for adoption, weather permitting.

BRADFORD – The Bradford Association of Churches invites the community to enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Community Club in Bradford.

The meal is free, but donations will be accepted. Delivery of shut-in meals will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the doors open at noon for the meal until 2 p.m. There will be no carry-outs.

A food drive is also planned for that day of nonperishable food.

Darke County Republican Men’s group will be meeting on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at the Brethren Retirement Center Cafeteria.

The guest speaker will be Chief Assistant Animal Control OfďŹ cer Rachael Leugers.

Breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. for cost of $6 per person with the meeting beginning at 8 a.m. If you do not wish to have breakfast, the event is $1.

The public is invited. Men and women are encouraged to attend to hear about updates at the Darke County Animal Shelter.

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of Southern Gospel Music.

The group began 10 years ago and they have traveled many miles sharing their music, worship and praise. Each member of the group is also active in their local church and community.

Triumphant Christian Center is located at 1129 South Towne Court in Greenville.

GREENVILLE – The community is invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 19 at noon.

There is no cost for the meal.

The dinner is hosted by the Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave. People from the church will be sharing delicious dishes of food.

Guests are welcome to bring a dish to share, but it is not required.

They also invite you to join them for their worship service at 10:30 a.m.

Nursery care is available.

Call 548-3583 for any more information.

Eldorado Thanksgiving ELDORADO – The Eldorado United Methodist Church is having its annual Thanksgiving Supper on Nov. 18, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The menu consists of turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, ham loaf, chicken and noodles, green beans, corn, cranberry salad, apple salad, rolls, pies, cake and drinks.

The bazaar table will have a lot of crafts and goodies for purchase. Music will be played by organist Sharon Hopper.

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Partin celebrates 102nd birthday GREENVILLE – If you’re hoping 102-year-old Louise Partin of Greenville will give up her secret to staying vibrant and beautiful at her age, good luck. “I’ll never tell,â€? Partin says with a sly grin. Celebrating her 102nd birthday on Nov. 4, Partin still has a lot of ďŹ re in her and keeps herself busy. When she isn’t being visited by her family, she ďŹ nds time to read books, the Bible being her favorite.

Partin is well known among her family and friends for loving sweets. “When I was a child, my parents would go to the grocery store and return with a bag of candy,� Partin said. “They said the candy was for my friends when they came over, but my friends never made it in time before I ate it all!�

Partin was born and raised in Bell County, Ky. in the beginning of the Wilson Administration, the third of eight children. She says growing up with her big family and her parents was a lot of fun. Partin recalls the ďŹ rst time her husband brought home a television. “My father always used to tell me the day a television came through the front door was the day he’d leave out the back door and never come back. I just looked at him and said, ‘Well, Dad, ya better start runnin’!’â€?

Partin’s father did not, in fact, leave out the back door like he threatened; he stayed and watched boxing and was quite tickled over

the whole debacle.

Partin moved to Darke County with her husband and raised her nine children in Rossburg, and worked up until her retirement from FRAM. She walked everywhere she went, especially to church, which was a mile from her house. She has maintained her beauty and sense of style over the years, having more shoes than she can count and always looking well put-together. As a parent, Partin’s daughter Sandy remembers her mother as being “very strict.� “She and my father worked a lot,� Sandy explained. “When they came home at night, they expected the house to be clean and dinner to be on the table.�

When asked why she thinks her mother has lived past 100 years old, Sandy didn’t hesitate: “God knows we all need her. She’s an inspiration to her grandkids and great-grandkids; they see that she stays active all year long.�

Louise Partin has been looking forward to her 102nd birthday ever since her hospice nurse, Allison Hummel, started caring for her. “She’s really something else,� Hummel said. “She’s been looking forward to her birthday all year.�

Partin loves birthday cards. If you are interested in sending her a birthday card, mail it to State of the Heart Care c/o Louise Partin, 1350 N Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331.

Hometown Hero nominations sought GREENVILLE – The East Main Church of Christ, 419 East Main St., Greenville, is accepting nominations for their 2018 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 speciďŹ c event or events, or their positive attributes may be reected 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. 4 at the latest. The

decision on who has been selected for this special recognition will be announced after the ďŹ rst of the year with the honoree being recognized during the church’s “Hometown Hero Sundayâ€? worship service in March.

For more information, Jim Morehouse may be contacted at the church at 937-547-1557 or jim.morehouse@goemcc.org.

Shabbat services set

PIQUA – Congregation Anshe Emeth, in Piqua, Ohio, will be observing Shabbat with services on Friday, Nov. 17. Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be conducted by rabbinic intern Taylor Poslosky. The synagogue is located at 320 Caldwell St. in Piqua.

Please see the website http://www.ansheemeth. org/ or call 937-623-1234 with any questions.

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READERS WRITE

Thanks for running article Thanks for running the “DCHS says TNR is making a difference” article.

It is good to see the city of Greenville and the Humane Society partnering to control the cat population.

This April I became involved with the TNR program as several of us in the neighborhood had litters of kittens appearing from under our woodpiles and in our garages.

Denise is correct when she says neighbors need to get involved to control the cat population.

One needs to learn who in the neighborhood has cats and if they are fixed or not.

It is nice to get out and talk to the neighbors about what is going on with the cats in your neighborhood.

You can develop a plan of action from meeting with your neighbors.

Consulting with the Humane Society on how to deal with your cat problem should also be part of the plan.

You can also learn a lot about stray cats on the Internet.

From talking with my neighbors I learned two have feeding stations for cats and one of them will catch and fix strays when they come to eat. There is another neighbor who did not have their cats fixed and this is where all our kittens came from. The Humane Society talked to these folks and all but a few of their cats are now fixed. One of the renters was feeding cats and they left and did not take the cats, but it is unknown if the cats were strays or the renter’s pets. Another neighbor had a cat show up at their house; they made sure he was fixed and has been living with them ever since.

Two other neighbors have cats and all but one is fixed.

It takes time to visit with

your neighbors, putting a plan together, gathering the materials to implement the plan and then putting the plan in motion.

Denise is also correct people need to be supportive with the groups or individual who are dealing with the cat population. One can keep the costs down, but it is not cheap to deal with the cat population. I try not to think how much I have spent since April dealing with the cat issues in the neighborhood. I hope the cat population is under control now, but time will tell.

I know there will be stray cats passing thru the neighborhood and neighborhood pets that like to explore and wonder away from their owners whether they are fixed or not. I now have a feeding station for the cats and monitor who comes to eat to see if there are any that have not been fixed.

I have had people ask if I could help them with their cat issues outside of my neighborhood and have been doing what I can to help.

One of the projects I am working on is shelters for the stray cats during the winter season.

I am hoping I can pick up some of the signs folks put up when they run for office.

The plastic corrugated material the signs are printed on is durable enough to construct the shelters and get two or more years of service from them.

It is hoped folks will get involved with their neighborhood cat issues and support the groups or individuals who help with the TNR program. It would also be nice if the county could participate in the TNR program.

Respectfully Ron Asman Greenville

DeWine’s office part of opioid fight COLUMBUS—Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s Office is part of a multi-state group that met with top leaders from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in Washington, D.C. recently.

The group convened to share ideas and data in the fight against the overuse of prescription opioids. The states and the DEA discussed opportunities for sharing data relating to drug manufacturers and distributors and how the state attorneys

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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine sued five of the nation’s leading drug manufacturers in May on behalf of the state of Ohio. The Attorney General released a 12-point emergency plan called “Recovery Ohio” and gave the drug manufacturers and distributors 30 days to come forward and begin serious discussions about paying their fair share.

“The men and women of DEA are working alongside various states in our shared fight against those who have helped to facilitate our nation’s opioid epidemic,” said DEA Acting Administrator Robert W. Patterson. “We have a responsibility to help the state attorneys general, and the DEA is working hard every day to ensure that manufacturers and distributors are operating within the law and are accountable for their actions.”

Reporter snoozes, loses out on Halloween fun Linda’s Mood Swings

by Linda Moody bluebagmedia.com

I’m not much of a dressup person for Halloween (or anytime), but I do enjoy seeing what people come up with for masquerade parties and contests.

And, I guess I really missed a big one and good time when the senior citizens dance at the Eagles Lodge in Greenville was held one recent Monday afternoon.

Several weeks ago, Tom Everhart, deejay for the weekly dance, told me about the Halloween dance and what his plans were. He was going to have someone sit at the deejay station pretending to be him and he was going to come out in a closed coffin.

“It turned out really good,” Tom said. “I had Badger dressed up as the deejay. I was doing all the talking while inside the coffin.

Someone there had a witch on a stick with her eyes lit up and I took that in the coffin with me. When the coffin appeared, I opened the lid, pushed the witch up first and then I sat up.”

Apparently, there were a lot of gasps when that happened.

Tom said he did not dress up that day, but noted that someone else dressed as him.

“Jim Short was cool. He wore a white mop on his head and had a mustache like mine. He did it on his own to make fun of me. I didn’t know anything about it. He even had on an Everhart shirt he made. And, his girlfriend was dressed up a Little Po Beep.”

Winners that day were Hope Simmons of Covington, who was dressed like a 7-foot-tall Mickey Mouse after she heard about the party on the radio. Second place went to Bill Drew, dressed up as an old bearded lady wearing pink high heel shoes; while third went to Lindy Monnin and Betty of Russia as a conquistador and a woman wearing a fancy dress with a fan, re-

spectively; and fourth went to Vickie Harter, dressed as a witch.

There were 44 people in attendance, including the usual group from Person Centered Services, and most were dressed up for the occasion.

“I took a picture of the ones from Person Centered Services and put it in a frame,” Tom said.

I felt really bad that I was unable to attend the party, but a family member needed a ride to Celina (before the tornado) that afternoon, and I told her I could take her as her car was in the repair shop. I called Tom right away after I remembered that it would conflict with the party and explained my predicament and we made arrangements that he would send me photos and I could interview him over the phone for a story. That worked.

“I didn’t do anything the next day,” Tom said. “I worked my butt off that day.

We had more food than we could possibly eat.”

Facebook also allowed me to see many costumes people were wearing this Halloween, such as Mary Riffle, Andrew’s mother from the Whistle Stop in Ansonia, dressed as, you guessed it, the Queen of Hearts, and Ryan Berry, editor of the Early Bird, who made a pretty good looking woman at whatever party he was attending. How creative! Wish I could be that.

Tom did tell me that the Nov. 20 senior citizen dance will feature a karaoke contest with prizes going to the top four winning singers. Hopefully, I can make it to that one. Son Jamie has been missing karaoke and...just maybe. It will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Greenville Eagles Lodge. ***** Happy birthday: Nov. 13 to John Sheets (80).

Nov. 16 to Rowena Stump, Caron Stoltz and Chelsea Thwaits.

Nov. 17 to Steve Mills, twins Caleb and Jacob Custer, Nov. 18 to Deb Pohl, Kara Harter and Mendi Burns.

Nov. 19 to Goethe and

Tom Everhart, local disc jockey, entertained the crowd at the Monday afternoon senior citizens dance for Halloween at the Eagles Lodge in Greenville by entering inside a coffin. (Photo courtesy of Dan Stockton)

Patty Rodeheffer, Steve Huntwork, Jerry Neal, Shirley Marker, Shawna Meadows, Denny Barga, Grace Widener and Pam Idle.

Nov. 20 to Nina Barga, Dave Shellhaas, Jake DeMange, Dave Westfall, Kenny Edwards, Sondra Armstrong and Steve Mehaffie.

Nov. 21 to Jacob Erwin, Tracy Leeper Wendel, Dalton Burk, Phyllis Bennett and Ed Huffman.

Nov. 22 to Sheri Gibbons Feitshans, Wanda Brewer, John Guttadore, Paul Mueller and Brandon Liette.

Nov. 23 to Dennis Soward, Margie Niekamp and Jodi Edger.

Nov. 24 to Brenda Norton (60), Kathy Allread Weaver, Joy Thompson, Trella Bole, Art Price, Michael Elleman (50), Carol Labig, Jennifer Hollinger, Riley Miller, Madison Hathaway, Onneke Kelly Edwards and Janet Kammer.

Nov. 25 to Karen Burkett and Dustin Schmidt.

Nov. 26 to Zhwanda Riffell, Bill Edwards, Sandy Holsapple Bohman, Brad Freeman, Susan Hines Robinson and Leota North.

Nov. 27 to Mindy Ward, Linda Aberle, Kara Neff Didier, Ronda Helmer Baker, Harvey Hinshaw, Michael Appleman II, Becky Clifton, Susan Castle and Rick Clear.

Nov. 28 to Dan Schipfer, Joyce Baker, Jadilyn Snyder and Lara Brunner.

Nov. 29 to Dave Brewer, Tim Harless, Jeff Shook, Jeff Lawson, Natalie Pepple and Phil Stutz.

Nov. 30 to Darcel Geus Brown, Beth Oswalt Cain, Bill Klipstine, Janese Riegle Spencer, Linda Lore, Dewey Ward, Mindy Steed, Joann

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Happy anniversary to: Jim and Robin Hesson (20), Dane and Linda Leeper and Jack and Jodi Smith, all on Nov. 20; Randy and Beverly Garrison and Paul and Elaine Mueller, all on Nov. 23; Sue and Wayne Detling on Nov. 24; Ed and Kay Curry on Nov. 27; Hope and Steve Gates on Nov. 29; Ray and Carolyn Dickey on Nov. 27; Judy and Terry Pepple and Miriam and Ron Poling, all on Nov. 29; and Beverly and Ron Stump and Don and Carolyn Waymire, all on Nov. 30. ***** Please pray for these people: Tom Brumbaugh, Kent Clark, Shannon Peters Hall, Dawn Oldiges, Richard Yount, Tracy Pratt, Kara Pratt Harter, Brenda “Bill” Riffell, Shari Widener, Larry Francis, Jim Marker, Ron Moody, Mike Grillot, Cliff McCoy, Gary Reier, Phyllis Oliver, Roger McEowen, Pastor Joe Soley, Mason Osterloh, Marilyn Peterson, Irma Stewart, John “Jack” Henry and wife Marsha, Kyndal Wynk, Ron Kreitzer Stacy Dorko, Charlotte Metzcar, Bill Duncan, Keith Starks, Scott Clark, Steve Schafer, Kohen Thwaits, Jerrod Pratt, Lowell Elsass, Linda Johnston, Glenna Curry, Jack Riegle, Al Bliss, Layna Best, Carmen Sanders, Wanda and Joe Bailey, Shelly Hoffman, David Magoto, Pappy Harshman, Bob Hiestand Jr., Tina Kiser Deaton, Kody Ketring, Bob and Sandy Finkbine, Lois Hittle, Kevin Hemmerich, Samantha Smith, Tim Heck and Ron Kramer as well as for all who are serving and defending our country, whether it be current soldiers, veterans or first responders. And, please pray for those affected by the hurricanes and other damaging storms, fires and mass shootings. ***** Jamie and I send our condolences to the families of Donnie Norton, Ronnie Easterling, Dick LaFuze, Noah Swallow, Marian Brown, Ben Barker and Joe Best. ***** Think about it: “Fall is the season when it gets light earlier.”--Unknown

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Hometown Holiday Horse Parade is November 18 GREENVILLE - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 2017 Hometown Holiday Horse Parade returns on Saturday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m., in downtown Greenville. This annual tradition in Darke County has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown district the past 14 years.

The 2017 Grand Marshal will be Dick Brown,

president of the Greenville High School Alumni Association.

The lighted event boosts 70+ entries and brings an estimated 8,000+ spectators into the downtown area. The parade will travel down South Broadway, travel around the circle, and return back up South Broadway.

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like to remind spectators to stay off of the street during the parade and do not try to cross S. Broadway once the parade has begun.

In addition, please do not dangle your legs over the edge of the curb. “We want a safe environment for everyone. For those who are watching the parade and for those who bring their horses to participate,” said Steve Strick, Chief of Police for the City of Greenville.

Main Street Greenville, the non-profit organization that has been coordinating the event since 2004, and the Hometown Holiday Horse Parade Committee utilizes many volunteers within the community to make the event happen, as well as provide multiple entertainment options leading up to the parade. “This event helps to highlight our beautiful downtown to those who live here and those who visit. It is a great way to start your family’s holiday celebrations,” said Diana Stebbins, 2017 Parade Chairperson.

Follow Main Street

Greenville’s Facebook Page for a full line up of events leading up to the parade.

Main Street Greenville thanks the families who bring their horses to this parade event. “It is a lot of work for them. They arrive at the staging area as early as 3 p.m. to prepare for the event. The parade simply would not be possible without their commitment and we are grateful for their contribution to make this a great holiday tradition,” said Crysta Hutchinson, executive director for Main Street Greenville.

Main Street Greenville also thanks the local businesses that help sponsor this annual event; a full list of sponsors can be found on their website.

This year’s Platinum Parade Sponsors are Wayne Healthcare, Greenville Federal, and Edison State Community College. “We are thankful for our sponsors’ support. Many are continued sponsors who help us create this event for our community each year,” said Peggy Schultz, board president for Main

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UC-Ohio sponsors annual toy collection UNION CITY – The Friends of the Union City, Ohio Police Department is again sponsoring a toy program for the Christmas season. The purpose has been to collect new toys and/or donations for distribution to village families that need help for their children’s Christmas. The program has been a great success in the past and they are excited to get started for this year.

Much of the success of previous years can be attributed to the donations of toys and/or donations from the community. They have already begun collecting toys for this year’s program.

It is requested that only new toys for children newborn to 10 years of age be donated.

The age of children participating is limited to 10 years and under.

Toy donations may be dropped off at 524 E. Elm St., Union City, Ohio on the side porch (corner of Elm and Chestnut). Any questions regarding toy drop off may be directed to 937-459-

8275. Monetary donations may be mailed to Harold Schafer, 9139 St. Rt. 49, Ansonia, Ohio 45303. Please make checks payable to Friends of the Union City, Ohio Police Department.

Parents/guardians wishing to receive toys for their children through this program are asked to pick up and complete an application at the MainSource Bank on East Elm St., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Applications should be completed and returned as soon as possible to MainSource Bank, but no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 22. Parents/guardians will be notified by phone regarding the date, place and time when toys will be distributed to their children. The children must be present in order to receive their toys.

Toys will be distributed in time for Christmas and will be provided to as many families as donations allow.

Questions may be answered by calling 937-459-2594.

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GREENVILLE – LeRoy Wilson, a Nebraska native was born in Odell, NE in his grandparent’s house October 23, 1929.

Wilson attended Beatrice High School, 40 miles south of Lincoln, NE where he quarterbacked his high school football team.

Wilson went to college in Lincoln where he made the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team and was the starting quarterback for the Huskers freshman team.

“Back then they didn’t give you scholarships right away,” said Wilson. “You had to earn them so I went up there and made it as a quarterback on their freshman team.”

The 1972-1973 year was the first in which freshmen were eligible to play varsity football. The NCAA had historically prohibited freshmen from varsity competition.

It was his freshman season, Wilson received numerous injuries playing for the Cornhuskers.

“I got some teeth knocked out by two guys,” chuckled Wilson. “One of them was All-American linebacker Dom Knovack and the oth-

er one was All-Conference tackle Darwin Salstue.”

“They both collided on me, they hit me and I thought – boy, my mouth.

My face hit the dirt,” noted Wilson. “I thought there was some dirt in my mouth and I spit it out, and my teeth – they broke them off so I had to go to the dental school of college and they took care of them.”

Later, Wilson received what was thought to be a career ending knee injury requiring surgery.

“The physicians that operated on me told the coaches ‘he’s not going to be able to play football anymore, this is pretty serious damage to his knee,’” Wilson shared.

Wanting to be a coach and teacher, Wilson transferred to Peru State Teachers College (PSTC) in 1948.

“While I was there I wanted to stay in shape because I had always played ball of some sort so I went out for track,” said Wilson.

“I wasn’t a speed demon but I wanted to throw the discus.”

While throwing the javelin, Wilson’s throwing ability caught the eye of Peru football coach Al Wheeler.

“Coach Wheeler came up to me one day and said, ‘gosh Wilson, nice throw.

LeRoy Wilson at home in Greenville.

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Why don’t you come out for football? You seem like you can throw that javelin pretty good.’ I said they told me I couldn’t play ball anymore, and he said, ‘well why don’t we just give it a shot, see what happens,’ so that’s how I got started playing football down there.”

Wilson was the starting quarterback for PSTC his sophomore, junior and senior seasons before graduating in 1952.

“I graduated in January and went home and my mother said, ‘you have two letters, and I knew what one of them was,” Wilson noted.

“One was from President Harry Truman – ‘Greetings, you are to report for duty. I opened the other letter and it was from the Baltimore

Colts. They wanted me to come and try-out for the Colts, that’s before they had the draft.”

With orders to report for the Army, Wilson’s chance at a pro-football career lost out to his Country’s call.

Wilson reported for duty in February of 1959 where he became part of the Signal Corps as a Teletype Operator coding and decoding.

With training completed, Wilson was slated for duty in Korea but through a series of events, his orders were pulled and he was soon on the troop ship USS Greely on his way to France where he was assigned to a transportation unit in Verdun.

Once again, extenuating circumstances landed Wilson the starting QB job on the Orleans Ramblers Army football team while stationed overseas.

The Lincoln, Nebraska all-around star was just about the “backbone” of the powerful 1953 Ramblers who won seven victories and lost two for the season in the Com Z Eastern League.

Wilson was not only the team’s field general offensively and defensively but he was the best passer in Com Z. He threw 13 touchdown passes for the season.

LeRoy Wilson in early football uniform. (submitted photo)

He was also an outstanding punter, placekicker, ball carrier and pass receiver.

Wilson married his wife LeNie (Katherine) of nearly 60 years on November 24, 1950, his junior year of college.

“LeNie passed away on June 17th 2010,” said Wilson. “Less than three months later we would have

been married 60 years.”

Wilson was working for Wilson Sporting Goods in Nebraska when he answered a call to move to Greenville in 1966 to work for General Athletics before moving to the Neff Company 12-years later.

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Youth an asset for Bradford Lady Railroaders basketball program

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

BRADFORD – The 2017-2018 Bradford Lady Railroaders basketball team will feature a veteran squad along with a large group of talented incoming freshmen that completed the 2016-2017 eighth grade season with a perfect 19-0 record and a CCC Championship trophy.

“I think the biggest thing about this group coming up, there’s not just one star player,” said Bradford Coach Patrick McKee. “19-0 last year didn’t come from one player. It came from six or seven girls really working well together.”

“We got them in the gym this summer and started to work with our older girls,” McKee said of his freshmen. “We worked on the teamwork, the team bonding, meshing together – they are very talented.

Our older girls are very accepting to them, stepping in and helping. The freshmen are not thinking that they know everything right now and they are willing to learn. As a team we’re working really well together.”

“Emma Canon is going to play a little guard for

Bradford Lady Railroaders veteran coach Patrick McKee. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

us,” noted KcKee. “Just very smart about the game.

She sees the court well for a freshman. She can do a lot of really good things for us. She’s going to be one of those girls that can guard point and also play point which we haven’t had for a while at a consistent basis.”

“Skip Miller is another freshman who athletically, she’s just very gifted,” continued McKee. “Now we’re starting to put some of the fundamental work to it behind basketball and then we have some other freshmen that we’re really excited about. We think Cassie Mead is another one that can step in and help us. We have a really talented guard right now Abby Gade, but we’re trying to get her healthy.

Those are four kids and that says nothing against the other kids. The other kids are working tremendously hard and they have

made a lot of progress.”

Gone from the 2017 team are members from the record setting 20132014 Lady Roaders 20 win season the saw a Bradford Sectional Championship team coached by KcKee in his second season as the team’s head coach.

“I have four seniors who have been with me since I have been here,” said McKee. “These are four girls that weren’t a part of the District Team but they witnessed it as eighth graders.”

“I have a lot of respect for these seniors because they came to me a few weeks after their eighth grade season, which wasn’t exactly where they wanted to be and said, ‘coach, we want to be like your high school team,’ and as eighth graders started doing 6 a.m. workouts and they continue to work hard.”

“Brook Fair, Hannah Fout, Ivee Brubaker and

Chelsea Gills; I don’t know if they are necessarily going to be stat-stuffers, maybe not the leading scorer every night, or maybe not the leading rebounder but leadership – they’re doing a nice job right now,” McKee said of his seniors.

“We are playing good team ball.”

Coach McKee believes a large home crowd can play a big role in the success of the team’s performance on the court.

“Kids want to be in front of people,” stated McKee. “It gets that adrenalin going. When you have a large crowd it gets more excitement and all the sudden that carries over into the game so the more people that are in the stands this year, the more people that are supporting us on a daily basis, it’s just going to help our team.”

“I look at something so simple as a student section where you have 50 or more of your student section sitting right there on the court supporting you,” McKee said of the home court advantage. “That’s a lot of adrenalin that can just very easy carry over to your team.”

Athena Beachler is stepping up from the Lady Railroaders junior high program to assist Coach McKee at the varsity level.

Bree Bates, a starter on the 2014 Bradford Championship team returns to help McKee as her job allows.

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Greenville, Ansonia youth football players get taste of NFL

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Greenville and Ansonia youth football league got a small taste of the NFL on Sunday, Nov. 5 as they took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium – home of the Indianapolis Colts.

This once in a lifetime event for our young Darke County players was part of the Lucas Oil Red Zone Games – where each team got a chance to show their skills on the turf of an actual NFL field.

“As a coach at any level, to get the opportunity to lead young men on a real NFL field is a bucket list check off for sure,” said Greenville Youth Football League coach Matt Preece.

“When thousands of fans cheering on a touchdown for a second your a person imagining your an NFL coach calling a game.”

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“To see the kids eyes when we came out on the field for the first play was priceless. The kids will have this memory forever!”

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“It was an unforgettable experience for the coaches, players and the families,” Ansonia Youth Football League coach Nicholas Fout said. “We look forward to doing it again in the future.”

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ARCANUM – The Arcanum Lady Trojans basketball team will have a different look for the 2017-2018 season. “New season – totally new team,â€? said Arcanum Coach Matt Grote. â€?Losing ďŹ ve seniors, all of them three or four year players so it’s going to be really different. Ready to see how these younger kids step up and less experienced kids can play this year.â€?

Two starters return for Coach Grote; senior Elle Siculan and sophomore Gracie Garno. “We have a couple other girls that got limited experience and got more exposure as the season went on,â€? Grote said of Kayla O’Donnell, Camille Pohl and Macy Hartman, “so ďŹ ve kids with playing experience on the varsity level. We are going to be young.â€? “We’re still working on our roster,â€? continued Grote. “Trying to ďŹ gure out who ďŹ ts where. We’re looking at four or ďŹ ve kids to come in so we can play anywhere from seven to 10 potentially as we go. We have one senior this year, ďŹ ve juniors and ďŹ ve sophomores, so really looking at them to come along.â€?

Including the incoming freshman, the Lady Trojans JV and Varsity will number 18 players for the new season. “One of the higher numbers we have had in the past few years,� Grote noted. “If

we can keep getting numbers, get better experience at the JV level and keep developing those kids, that’s what we need to do.�

Coach Grote does not view the upcoming season as a rebuilding year for the Lady Trojans. “We have a new group of kids trying to ďŹ gure out where everybody ďŹ ts in and once we do that we’re moving forward,â€? said Grote. “As the year goes on we’re going to be more experienced. As we gain experience and learn how to play with each other I think we are going to become a little more consistent. We are going to do some really good things. We’re going to do some things that we need to ďŹ x – just a matter of how long it’s going to take to ďŹ x those things.â€? “We have a really athletic group. They play well together, they have fun they, really get after it and that helps a lot especially on the defensive end. If we can stop people then we’ll be able to ďŹ nd ways to score.â€? “We’re going to be a quicker team,â€? added Grote. “Our kids are between 5’5â€? and 5’8â€? so we don’t have that close to six footer that we have had the past two years to help us in the paint.

We’re not as big but we have a lot of girls that are pretty quick and we’re pretty athletic overall so hopefully our athleticism will help us and help counteract some of the lack of height.�

Coach Grote believes his young team will be competitive in the Cross County

East; Justin Brown, Miami East; Collin Detrick, Ft. Loramie; Travis Durst, Bethel; Lance Rohrbach, Miami East; Ty Freeman, Covington; Ryan Bassler, Twin Valley South; Ethan Herron, Covington; Colt Frazier, Miami East; Punter- Blaine Brokschmidt, Miami East; Max Hoying, Ft. Loramie; Return SpecialistDaniel Coats, Arcanum; Joe Schmelzer, Covington; and Max Wardrip, Ansonia All-Conference Offense Second Team – Beau Ashley, Twin Valley South; Ryan Bassler, Twin Valley South; Tyler Shoopman, Bethel; Caleb South, Bethel; Jayden Heltsley, Arcanum; Noah Burns, Tri-Village; Dagan White, Tri-Village; Zach Woodhall, National Trail; Preston Jackson, TriCounty North; Rygh Fortkamp, Ansonia; and Evynn Short, National Trail All-Conference Defense Second Team – Parker Dysinger, Covington; Jared Evans, Bethel; Rygh Fortkamp, Ansonia; Cameren Munchel, Tri-Village; Dalton Mason, National Trail; Cody Barhorst, Ft. Loramie; Josh Phillips, Bradford; Ma-

Lady Trojans varsity basketball coach Matt Grote. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Conference (CCC) this season. “I think we will compete with everybody,â€? stated Grote. “I don’t think there is anybody that is going to blow us out as long as we can ďŹ nd ways to do things consistent. If we can do things consistently, then we can compete. If we don’t, we could have some rough games here or there.â€?

Many of the Lady Trojans basketball players are part of the school’s successful softball and volleyball programs. “The attitude deďŹ nitely carries over,â€? Grote said. “They do well in volleyball, they do well in softball and we do well in basketball.

We share a ton of athletes.

They are used to winning, they want to win, they know what it takes and they know how to work hard. When they know how to work hard and give the effort, that’s the start.�

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Arcanum: Andrew Baker, Devin Keckler, Noah Scarberry, Alex Weiss; Bethel: Kellen Calhoun, Kendall James, Dylan Kelley, Pat Swinderman, Jacob Ullmer; Bradford: Hunter Gheen, Hunter Penkal; Covington: Andrew Cates, Jesse Fisher, Gage Kerrigan; Ft. Loramie: Carter Mescher, Austin Siegel, Logan Siegel; Miami East: Austin Kearns, Cameron Schellhouse; Mississinawa Valley: Trent Collins, Cody Dirksen, Will Hall, Zeb Hannan; National Trail: Angel Garabito, Jacob Heck, Joe Lawson, Levi Norton; Tri-County North: Josh Heindl, Clay Finney, Brian Stinson; Tri-Village: Dylan Finkbine; and Twin Valley South: Isaac Clark, Cade Cottingim, John Gray, Nick Stacy.

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PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets basketball program is taking a big step forward to start the 2017-2018 season, a year that will see the Lady Jets program sporting a JV squad that has been missing for the past two seasons. “We have four freshmen coming up this year so we are going to be able to play a JV schedule which is huge,� said Franklin Monroe Coach Abbey Moore. “We haven’t the last couple years so that’s going to be a huge part of building our program this year. We will be playing a two-quarter JV game and then the varsity game. That is going to help those girls get some good experience this year and then it will allow them to be available for the varsity game as well.� “Last year was a positive building year for us. We’re looking forward to keeping that momentum going into this season,� added Moore. “I’m not the reason for the success. It’s the girls – they have put in the work.�

Six freshmen suited up for the 2016-2017 varsity season with ďŹ ve returning as sophomores continuing to help build the resurgent program. “I have four starters back on our varsity team,â€? Moore stated. “We are 7-8 strong so on any given night that starting rotation can change.

I’ve told my girls from the beginning, it depends how you’re practicing and our mindset that’s going to determine our starting lineup.

We’re trying to ďŹ gure those things out now early on in the preseason.â€?

With a year of experience behind them, the young team, now a veteran squad opens the season with high expectations. “We deďŹ nitely have to ďŹ ne-tune some things and we’re getting there,â€? said Moore. “We practice hard every day. We have high expectations – I think every single one of us feels like this is going to be a special

Franklin Monroe Lady Jets varsity basketball coach Abbey Moore. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

year so we are working hard to prepare for that.â€? “Quickness is going to be our strength. That is deďŹ nitely going to be a big part of our game, running the oor and making teams work. I have a group of girls that likes to just get after it so I am going to let them do it. I’m not going to hold them back. I’m going to let them play. They showed me that they can do that in our ďŹ rst scrimmage.â€? “Our aggressive tendency on defense is deďŹ nitely going to be a strength of ours, but then that transfers to offense as well,â€? added Moore. “I see our hard work on defense translating into easy buckets on offense and hopefully that will be a big part of our game this year.â€?

The Lady Jets look to be competitive in an improving Cross County Conference (CCC). “We have to be ready to go every game,â€? Moore stated. “Our conference is getting stronger and stronger and we are going to respect every opponent that we step on the oor against, but at the same time we look at our schedule and we’re going out every game wanting to win and expecting to win.

It’s going to be a battle but we’re going to be ready for it.�

The Lady Jets softball program is coming off a season that saw the FM

girls reach the Elite Eight in OHSAA tournament play and the FM volleyball team just complete a season that had the Lady Jets setting a new school record with a 20-win season. “Anytime you get a taste for winning and developing that competitiveness it’s going to translate through every season,� Coach Moore said of team sports. “It’s going to translate to life and that’s the great thing about sports and why I do what I do. I really feel like I can help these kids not only on the basketball court but it translates after school when they are out of here. This year already we’ve had adversity, not necessarily on the court but in other aspects of our lives as well and these girls teach me things every day, I’m learning from them just as much as what they are learning from me.�

Coach Moore champions the importance of FM fans attending and supporting the school’s sporting events. “That’s huge,� Moore said of fan game attendance. “I think we’re getting there. We’re trying to do some things here at school to get kids involved as well.

We have great parent support here and that means a lot to the kids, seeing your parents there and supporting you. That does a lot for that relationship as well, so it’s going to be a fun year.�

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Pottery and jewelry featured at Bear’s Mill GREENVILLE – The final “Art at the Mill” exhibit of this season which opens Friday, Nov. 24 at Bear’s Mill will feature unique handmade jewelry created by nationally-known Richmond, Ind. artist Terri Logan plus the work of Loretta Wray, Rita Wiley, and Julie Clark, friends and collaborators who form the Millrace Potters Collective. An opening night reception in the Clark Gallery will offer finger food and drinks from 6-8 p.m. as well as brief talks by the artists who will share information about their work, methods, and inspi-

ration at 7 p.m. “Art at the Mill” is free and open to the public.

“Although excitement surrounds each of our exhibits, this highly anticipated show is the one that people ask about throughout the year,” said Friends of Bear’s Mill Executive Director Marti Goetz. “All of the artists have longstanding connections with Bear’s Mill, and of course Julie Clark and her husband were owners of this historic treasure for 35 years. The beautiful work by members of the Millrace Collective as well as Terri Logan’s stunning

jewelry have been staples in the Mill store for a very long time and featured throughout the history of ‘Art at the Mill,’ drawing acclaim from shoppers seeking unique items for themselves as well as for truly special gifts,” Ms. Goetz stated.

According to Julie Clark, the Millrace Potters Collective exhibit is entitled “Feast” and will present three perspectives of dinnerware pieces used for serving and entertaining.

“Typically, the potters do not make dinnerware sets, but they are stretching their horizons to work out-

side their comfort zones and expand their skills, knowledge and creativity,” Ms. Clark explained.

“These new pieces are all made in stoneware clay and are fully functional” she concluded.

Rita Wiley, who now lives and maintains a studio just a few yards down the road from Bear’s Mill, has collaborated with Ms. Clark for 35 years, while Loretta Wray, who was once the mill’s store manager, often shares her New Castle, Ind. studio and soda kiln with the group.

All three of the ceramic artists love creating pottery, a trait that undoubtedly contributes to the

enduring popularity and success of their functional and decorative work.

Terri Logan became a full-time artist 26 years ago, after spending 18 years as a psychotherapist who, after earning a Master’s degree in Art Therapy, utilized the arts in many forms of treatment, diagnosis and prevention in her practice. “Coming from a psychological perspective, I make jewelry because of the intimacy the function allows,” Terri explains. Her work utilizes metal and stone, inherently strong materials rich in their historic value and intrinsic to the growth of civilization. “The combination of metal and stone allows me to integrate the industrial and organic ele-

ments of our world; their abundant character offers me infinite possibilities,” the jewelry-maker stated.

The acrylic paintings of Dayton resident Doug Fiely and unique pottery created by Troy native Don Williams will remain on display at Bear’s Mill through Nov. 19. “Art at the Mill” receives funding from Darke County Endowment for the Arts. Historic Bear’s Mill is owned and operated by Friends of Bear’s Mill, a non-profit organization, and is located at 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road about 5 miles east of Greenville.

For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at 937548-5112 or www.bearsmill.org.

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The Darke County Friends of the Shelter, 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 dogs and cats 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.

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John Baumann, president and CEO of Midmark, said, “The new R&D center will bring our product development teammates into close proximity in a space that will offer the tools and resources needed to create cutting-edge solutions for our healthcare customers.

Midmark is grateful for the tremendous support from JobsOhio. This grant will allow us to create the facilities we need to carry us well into the future and continue to bring innovation to the state of Ohio.”

The company will leverage the new R&D center to fulfill its mission of improving experiences between patients and caregivers. With the new R&D center, teammates at Midmark will be better able to identify and launch solutions to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs and enhance the patient experience. More than $40 million in total, including more than $20 million in machinery and equipment, will be invested in Midmark’s state-of-

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the-art facility and corresponding growth needs.

“The JobsOhio R&D Center Grant Program was established to help advance innovation and spur the new jobs and strategic opportunities for R&D commercialization that Midmark plans to grow in Versailles,” Aaron Pitts, JobsOhio senior managing director. “Midmark is an industry leader and a fourth-generation Ohio success story, and we look forward to working with the company as it continues to develop innovative products and services for both providers and patients.”

The JobsOhio R&D Center Grant was first announced at the June 2016 JobsOhio Board of Directors meeting in Dayton.

Dayton Development Coalition president and CEO, Jeff Hoagland, said Midmark’s growth is an example of continued R&D investment in the region:

“Midmark’s decision to build its new R&D Center in Versailles highlights the Dayton Region’s strengths when it comes to research and development. With one of the highest concentrations of engineers in the country, Midmark can tap into the region’s culture of innovation. The JobsOhio R&D Grant Program gives the region and the state another valuable tool to support companies like Midmark as they search for breakthrough technologies.”

The newly-built facility will co-locate engineering, marketing, product management, commercial leadership and services into targeted research areas and engineering lab spaces aimed at improving specific customerfocused needs. The R&D center will also include a customer-focused design and training center to create an interactive learning experience.

PERI holds Christmas luncheon on Dec. 4 GREENVILLE – PERI will be traveling back to the good ole days when the “Country Strings Band” performs at their Christmas luncheon on Monday, Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m., at the VFW on Ohio Street, Greenville.

Lead by PERI member, Joyce Harrison, the band will enliven the Christmas Spirit with the toe tapping tunes of dulcimers and songs, fun and surprises that are planned to revive memories of holidays past but not forgotten. The group has been playing together for over 15 years.

In addition to food, entertainment, surprises and fun, John DiPietro, who is the Representative of District Three, which includes eight PERI counties, including Darke, will be the guest speaker. He has been working closely with Steve Toth, who is a member of the Ohio Public Employees (OPERS) Board of Trustees. Both men have been instrumental in fighting the loss of COLA benefits, which was recently approved by OPERS but has

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Managing medicine is topic of free seminar GREENVILLE – In accordance with its mission of “Building healthy lives… together,” Family Health’s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is hosting a Wellness in Mind, Body and Spirit program series. Speakers from Family Health, YMCA, and Wayne Healthcare, among many other community organizations will present programs and activities to enhance health and well-being from a whole person perspective.

The Behavioral Health and Wellness center is excited to host Family Health’s very own Rachel Barhorst, RPh, PharmD. Rachel graduated in 2007 with her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy. She has since completed her APhA Cardiovascular Cer-

tification, AphA Diabetes Certification, APhA Immunization, APhA MTM Certification, and ADAPT Patient Care Certification.

She has worked for Family Health Pharmacy for the past seven years, beginning their clinical pharmacy program in 2015. Rachel manages disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia as well as general medication counseling and medication therapy management. She resides in Fort Loramie with her husband and three children. She has been working in pharmacy since she was 16 and truly enjoys working with patients to improve their health.

Rachel will be working with her student Amanda Sheard to provide information on medication safety, the importance of medication adherence, and what

a pharmacist can do for you and your healthcare.

Medication pill boxes will be available to those who attend.

Join Rachel and Amanda at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center on Nov. 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to hear their free educational message on Medication Management. The program will be held at the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center located at 1101 Jackson Street in Greenville (The Reid Medical Building next to Family Health) at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

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.

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DiPietro will bring PERI members and other OPERS retirees up-to-date on the most recent efforts that are being done to stop the loss of their COLAS as well as other critical issues of which they need to be aware.

Open to PERI members, their guests, and Ohio Public Employee retirees who are eligible for membership, reservations for the luncheon meeting must be in no later than Wednesday, Nov. 29 by calling Vivian Nieport, Attendance and Contact Chairman, at (937) 5483961. PERI Members will be contacted as usual by the PERI calling committee.

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Greenville HS Night Out with the Wavaires is November 17 GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Wavaires are preparing for the Night Out with the Wavaires 2017 with the performance on Nov. 17, in Memorial Hall at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the Flower Patch and 30 minutes prior to the performance at the box ofďŹ ce in Memorial Hall.

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Additionally, The Wavaires invite area students in grades 3 through 8 to a show choir camp. This year, 25 youth are joining the Wavaires to learn about staging, performing, dance moves and to just have fun making music together. The opportunity to meet the Wavaires and get to know them is wonderful and exciting for the students. The campers rehearse approximately one hour each day during evening rehearsals leading up to the grand performance on Nov. 17. This year the campers are joining the Wavaires on stage to per-

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form a variety of music, including “The Magic of Disney,� “Love is an Open Door� and “Mickey Mouse Medley.� The excitement when the two groups get together, students and Wavaires, is awesome.

The Greenville High School Jazz Scene under the direction of J.R. Price

will perform with the Wavaires to round out the evening. The Jazz Scene will join together for songs

by Earth, Wind and Fire as well as few Christmas tunes to get you ready for the holiday season.

The Wavaires are directed by Mrs. Chelsea

Whirledge and Brooke Jendrusik is the choreographer. Be sure to like and follow Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters on Facebook to receive the latest news and ways to support the GHS Vocal Music program and other events.

Preble SWCD hosts noxious weed meeting EATON – Palmer amaranth, a potentially devastating weed for agricultural production, was discovered in Preble County in late July. Since then, two additional infestations have been discovered nearby. Over the last few years, Waterhemp, a close relative to Palmer, has been making its way through the local area. Both weeds exhibit herbicide resistance, making control particularly difďŹ cult. These weeds will likely require farmers to change their weed control strategy in the future.

To discuss these weeds and several others, farmers are invited to attend an upcoming noxious weed meeting sponsored by Preble Soil and Water Conservation District. It will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m., at the Eaton First Church of God, 601 E. Lexington Road, Eaton.

Speakers will include Ohio State University weed scientist Mark Loux and Crop Production Services Agronomist Stan Wright.

RSVP to Preble SWCD at (937) 456-5159 if you plan to attend.

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DCCA recognizes Maid-Rite for AIE support GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe for contributing funds in support of its Arts in Education (AIE) programs. DCCA, in conjunction with school administrative staff, annually takes performing artists to every grade of all Greenville City and Darke County public schools. “DCCA thanks the Maid Rite Sandwich Shoppe and all our sponsors who make our AIE programs possible.” shared Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. “We are proud to present world class professional performing artists, in our local public schools, that engage and entertain students,” concluded Jordan.

DCCA Arts in Education programs for the 20172018 season include health and wellness enthusiast Kid Power (grades K-3) presenting “Operation Lunch Line” a 3D interactive production on nutrition and exercise. Two time Grammy award winner Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience (grades 4-6) returns by popular demand to present “Creole for Kidz” sharing Creole music and culture. Six Appeal (grades 7 & 8) brings a capella with hands-on critical listening to St. Clair Memorial Hall,

Terrance Simien shares the Creole flag, explaining the four different symbols, to local students during a recent Arts in Education performance.

and Six Guitars (grades 9-12) presents the “Voices of Chase Padgett” portraying six different guitar playing characters, each presenting their own story and style of music. Arts in Education artists are generally in residence for a week as they tour all of the eight public school districts in Darke County. These programs are open to the public; contact the DCCA office for more information.

Most Arts in Education performers spend a week in Greenville traveling to all Greenville City and Darke County public schools, with the exception of the Jr. High program, which generally takes place at St. Clair Memorial Hall with students being bused in.

According to Keith Rawlins, DCCA Artistic Director, “During the Artist’s residencies we always point out local landmarks to visit, with Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe making the list as a ‘must’ to truly experience the treasures we have in Darke County.” “The support of a local icon like Maid-Rite is greatly appreciated by DCCA and sends a powerful message to the children,” he concluded.

Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and fine arts encouraging cultural enrichment. For more information on DCCA programs call DCCA at 937-547-0908 or check out their website at www.CenterForArts.net.

Library lists pumpkin decorating winners VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library was thrilled with all creatively designed pumpkin entries that were found all around the library for the annual pumpkin judging contest.

The first place winner in the preschool category was Lani DeMange, second was Wren Bensman, third was Addison Evers.

The first place winner in the kindergarten category was Harlow Bonnoront, second was Ben Bernholt, third was Anna Wagner. In the lower elementary category the first place winner was Rhori Rambis, second was Brendan Didier, third place was Raiden Dress.

Upper elementary winner was Abby Henry, sec-

ond was Cole Brewer, third was Isley DeMange. The winner in the intermediate category was Hannah Brewer, second was Owen DeMange, third was Taran Tyo. The winner in the Jr. High category was Payton Henry, second was Anna Dircksen and third was Lauren Sherman.

The high school winner was Shyanne Oliver and second was Lilly G. In the family category the winner was Stacy DeMange, second went to the Delzeith Family and third place was the Oliver Family.

Thank you to everyone that helped make this year’s celebration a great success, including the Friends of the Library and the Library WOW Factor

GHS PUMPKIN CARVING

GREENVILLE – Students in Mrs. Heitkamp’s Web & Graphics class at Greenville High School have been working on using layers and masks in Photoshop. After completing their “Photoshopped” pumpkin, three lucky students carved pumpkins. The unit ended by all enjoying a piece of pumpkin pie.

Kids. The Friends sponsor the Halloween celebrations, including the Pumpkin Decorating Contest, which has had cash prizes for the last couple of years.

WOW Factor is a group of upper grade students that volunteer to help out with things at the library.

If you have any questions about this or any other program at the library, call at 526-3416 or visit www.worch.lib.oh.us.

Annual Wooden Toy Contest set for December 9 ANSONIA – Ansonia Lumber Company and Operation Christmas Cheer will hold the annual Wooden Toy Contest on Dec. 9. They are calling all woodcrafters to help make Christmas a little brighter for needy children.

The wooden toys will be judged by Scott Phillips of PBS’ The American Woodshop. Entries become the property of Operation Christmas Cheer and cannot be returned. One prize per person or family. The decision of the judge is final. Judging will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 9, at Ansonia Lumber Co. You need not be present to win. Toys will be displayed until the time of judging.

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HEAP Winter Crisis Program Kim Morris is $5000 winner now taking applications GREENVILLE – The Community Action Partnership and Ohio Development Services Agency reminds Ohioans that heating assistance is available to eligible households through the Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program. The program runs from until March 31, 2018.

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GREENVILLE – The Friends of the Greenville City Parks hosted a 50/50 reverse rafe drawing party on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Members and guests enjoyed a fun evening of anticipation as 99 rafe tickets were drawn out oneby-one and eliminated.

The last remaining ticket drawn belonged to Kim Morris from Greenville.

Morris was in attendance at the party, which added even more fun to the evening as she received her winning ticket.

The Friends of the Greenville City Parks thank everyone who bought a rafe ticket and supported their fundraising efforts to restore Little Turtle Island

Kim Morris is pictured with Linda Zerkle, Sue Besecker, Elaine Bailey and Jenny Clark.

in the city park. The group was successful last year in restoring the larger island in the big lagoon and hopes to start work on the smaller island in the spring of 2018.

The Friends of the Greenville City Parks is a

501 C3 non-proďŹ t organization. Donations to help restore Little Turtle Island can be sent to Friends of the Greenville City Parks, P.O. Box 11, Greenville, OH 45331. Donations are tax deductible.

Arcanum needs help decorating ARCANUM – Arcanum will begin decorating Ivestor Park with Christmas lights for the upcoming Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas light decorating will also be going on at the park on Saturday, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2. They are looking for volunteers who would like to help decorate a section of the park in memory of a loved one. They are also looking for local service groups or businesses to help with decorating a section of the park as well.

The Arcanum Business Association is also accepting donations for Christmas lights. If you would like to donate lights to be used for the Christmas light dis-

Arcanum Drama Club production

ARCANUM – The Arcanum High School Drama Club will present The Rented Christmas by Norman C. Ahern and Yvonne Ahern (Pioneer Publishing) on Nov. 17 & 18, 7 p.m., in the Arcanum High School Cafetorium.

The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for students.

play or would like to give a monetary donation, please write your check to the Arcanum Business Association and mail to: 24 W. George Street, Arcanum, Ohio 45304. There are also donation boxes located at the following businesses in Arcanum: Belle Fiole Tanning, Miller’s Tavern,

Greenville National Bank, Second National Bank, Pampered Pets, Fourman Variety Store, Village of Arcanum ofďŹ ce and Orme Hardware.

Contact Jason Blackburn if you would like to participate at 937-6212166 or email at popscarparts@reagan.com.

Project FeederWatch GREENVILLE – Calling all birders! Join Darke County Park District, and participate in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. This is a unique citizen science program organized by Cornell University which studies winter bird populations.

Observations from here in Darke County may be used in scientiďŹ c journals and shared with ornithologists and bird lovers nationwide.

No matter your birding level, beginner or expert, they need your help. Bird watchers will gather inside the nature center at Shaw-

nee Prairie Preserve (4267 St. Rt. 502 West) and count the birds that visit the bird-feeding station. Drop in anytime on Tuesday or Wednesday during the above times to help with the project. There will be warm drinks available for those enjoying nature from the comfort of an armchair on a cold winter’s day.

For more information on Project FeederWatch or if you have questions about any of the many other programs offered by the Darke County Park District, call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

COLUMBUS—State Representatives Stephen Huffman (R-Tipp City) and Keith Faber (R-Celina) presented a resolution during a recent Ohio House session to Dr. Carlos K. Menendez, honoring him for being named “Ohio’s 2017 Family Physician of the Yearâ€? by the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians. “It was an honor to recognize Dr. Menendez on the House oor yesterday for his achievements,â€?

Huffman said. “He has dedicated his entire career to serving his community and practicing family medicine with compassion and excellence.�

This award recognizes family physicians who have

exhibited extraordinary, beyond-the-call-of-duty merit, and encouraged colleagues and students to pursue the ideals of family medicine. Dr. Menendez has served as a family physician for over 30 years and has passionately shown his dedication to family practice with the upmost integrity, according to letters submitted by colleagues nominating him for the prestigious award.

Dr. Menendez and his wife, Patti, reside in Greenville and have two sons. He is the medical director for Family Health Services of Darke County Inc., where he has practiced medicine since 1986.

State reps recognize Menendez for honor

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DeColores golf outing brings people together for good time GREENVILLE – On Sept. 30, Turtle Creek Golf Course hosted the inaugural DeColores Montessori Golf Outing. DeColores Montessori thanks Derek Ary and Turtle Creek Golf Course along with the contributions of countless family, friends, alumni, and sponsors for making the event a success. Special thanks to Winner’s Meats for donating hamburgers and hot dogs and Montage Café for donating salads. Thanks also to Dr. Ron Dean for donating $750 for can koozies, hats, and hole sponsorships.

Finally, thanks to the following businesses and families for hole sponsorships: Wintrow Signs, Carey Driscoll at Beach

Bum Vacations, Joe & Heather Shuttleworth with Blue Spruce Realty, Brad Feldner and Mike Manix at Manix Construction, Ryan Carpe and Edward Jones, Claire & Rob Williams, DDS and Ron Dean, DMD, Erica Menke of Nature’s Heart Yoga, Jack and Ashley Stull at Jcrane, Neil Francis of Furniture Express, Rachel Kerns and the Greenville Lady Wave Basketball, John and Louisa Kennedy at Big Rack Brewery and Kennedy Vineyards, Gabriel & Beth Tamplin with GMT Roofing, Safet Hatic at Orthopedic Associates, the Hatic Family, the McMahon Family, Montage Café, Barbara Rethlake Dance Studio, Win-

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The efforts of the golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and Turtle Creek Golf Course helped raise approximately $3,000 that was donated back to De-

Art Guild announces winners

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Art Guild presented a visual feast for the eyes at its 42nd annual show held at the Shawnee Prairie Nature Center.

Many local, out of town and out of state visitors enjoyed the show and it received many compliments. The judge, Lori Stallings, a Sidney, artist, commented on the high quality of the art work and the skillful use of composition, design and color to create a visual impact. The Greenville Art Guild is proud of the talent and hard work of all the artists who entered the show and very appreciative of the generous support of the community.

The Professional Best of Show Award went to Sandy Cable Barringer for her painting “Let Me Tell You about the War.” Other professional awards included – Oil: Carolyn Woods, first; Nancy Foureman, second; Carol Peden, third; Acrylic: Isabel Culbertson, first; Kathleen Gibboney, second; Sandra Kraack, third; Water Media: Regina Whipp, first; Marilyn Banks, second; Rosemary Kienle, third; Drawing Media: Carolyn Armstrong, first; Kay Cress, second; Carole Schafer, third; Three Dimensional: Dennis Walker, first; Mixed Media: Marilyn Banks, first; Pastel: Jean Selanders, first; Carole Schafer, second; Jean Selanders, third; Photography: Maureen Miller, first; Pamela Cole, second; Pam Cole, third; and Miniature: Sandy Cable Barringer, first.

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Winners from the Greenville Art Guild Show are Regina Whipp, Jean Selanders, Jennifer Overholser, Jessica Faulkner, Pam Summers, Carol Myers, Dennis Walker, Kevin Gahret, Maureen Miller, Rosemary Kienle, Phil Wood, Vanessa Faulkner, Kay Cress, Isabel Culbertson, Katie Hannah, and Carolyn Armstrong.

Award went to Katie Hannah for her painting “Sunset Over Dark Waters” and other Amateur Awards included – Oil: Katherine Hannah, first; Acrylic: Kevin Gahret, first; Water Media: Michael James, first; Jessica Faulkner, second; Pam Summers, third; Three Dimensional: Jessica Faulkner, first; Mixed Media: Pam Summers, first; Pastel: Carol Myers, first; Miniature; Katie Hannah, first; Photography: Carol Myers, first; and Rorie Stump won first place in the student division.

Vanessa Faulkner won the Wieland Jewelers Special Merchandise Award.

The award in memory of Jan Boyer, longtime supporter of the arts and president of the Greenville Art Guild as well as talented artist, was given to Kay Cress for “Portrait of Cathy.” With his painting “Tabiana,” Phil Wood won the award in memory of Rita Orre, a tal-

Ryan Schwieterman and Paige Ross were recognized as the September GHS CT Students of the Month.

GHS CT September Students of the Month

GREENVILLE – Students of the month for September from Greenville Senior High Career Tech Center are Paige Ross and Ryan Schwieterman. Selections were made by high school staff on the basis of service, reliability and achievements in their Career Tech program.

Ross, a senior student in the Supply Chain Management program, was chosen as she has demonstrated outstanding leadership during her many recent SCM activities and projects. She has been SCM President for two years and is currently screening for BPA State Officer. She worked numerous hours for the 20162017 Night in Hollywood and Special Olympics. She manages to work 30 hours a

week while continuing to be actively involved in school.

Ross wears a smile all the time and is encouraging and welcoming to others.

Schwieterman is a senior student in the Computer Information Systems program. He does a fantastic job working with the technology crew at the high school. He was part of the technology crew over the summer, working to get the district’s technology up and running smoothly before the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. He is a very reliable and hard worker, and a great asset to Greenville High School.

The students received a plaque, special parking space, and a gift certificate donated by the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe.

ented exhibiter at the guild shows and a gifted restorer of carousel horses. Their third memorial award went to Selena Burk for her painting “Barn in the Morning.”

This award was given in memory of Nancy Johnson, a great supporter of the arts for many years in our community and a talented exhibitor in their shows.

Honorable mentions were awarded to Linda Grimes, Jennifer Overholser, Regina Whipp, Carolyn Armstrong, Kevin Gahret, Dennis Walker, Selena Burk and Sandy Cable Barringer.

Three artists were awarded purchase awards for selling their paintings: Jennifer Overholser, Carolyn Woods and Isabel Culbertson. Finally, Kay Cress won the Citizen’s Award chosen by the public as their favorite.

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For over 30 years, DeColores Montessori in Greenville has been providing an outstanding alternative educational option for students.

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houses the foundational programs for Toddler through grade 6, while the Junior High Farm School serves grades 7-9 and is located at 6104 Arcanum Bears-Mill Road. If you would like to set up a tour or learn more about a Montessori education contact 937-547-1334.

How Can You Share Your Financial “Abundance” With Your Family?

Thanksgiving is almost here. Ideally, this day should be about more than football and the imminent arrival of Black Friday mega-sales. After all, the spirit of the holiday invites us to be grateful for what we have and for the presence of our loved ones.

But it’s important to look beyond just one day in November if you want your family to take part in your “abundance.” If you want to ensure your financial resources eventually are shared in the way you envision, you will need to follow a detailed action plan, including these steps: • Identify your assets. If you haven’t done so already, it’s a good idea to take an inventory of all your financial assets – your retirement accounts (401(k) and IRA), other investments, life insurance, real estate, collectibles and other items. Once you know exactly what you have, you can determine how you would like these assets distributed among your loved ones.

• Get professional help. To ensure your assets go to the right people, you will need to create some legal documents, such as a will and a living trust. The depth and complexity of these instruments will depend a great deal on your individual circumstances, but in any case, you certainly will need to consult with a legal professional because estate planning is not a “do-it-yourself” endeavor.

You may also need to work with a tax professional and your financial advisor, as taxes and investments are key components of the legacy you hope to leave.

• Protect your financial independence. If your own financial resources were to become endangered, you clearly would have less to share with

your loved ones, and if your financial independence were jeopardized, the result might be even worse – your adult children might be forced to use their own resources to help support you. Consequently, you will need to protect yourself, and your financial assets, in several ways. For one thing, you may want to work with your legal professional to create a power of attorney, which would enable someone – possibly a grown child – to make financial decisions for you, should you become incapacitated. Also, you may want to guard yourself against the devastating costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay. Medicare typically pays very little of these expenses, but a financial advisor may be able to suggest techniques or products that can help.

• Communicate your wishes. Once you have all your plans in place, you’ll want to communicate them to your loved ones. By doing so, you’ll be sparing your loved ones from unpleasant surprises when it’s time to settle your estate. And, second, by making your plans and wishes known to your family well in advance of when any action needs to be taken, you’ll prepare your loved ones for the roles you wish them to assume, such as taking on power of attorney, serving as executor of your estate, and so on. And you’ll also want to make sure your family is acquainted with the legal, tax and financial professionals you’ve chosen to help you with your estate plans.

Thanksgiving comes just once a year. Taking the steps described here can help ensure your family will share in your financial abundance as you intended.

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Brown Troop 114’s newest Eagle Scout LINDA MOODY

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The Union City Head Start students were waiving their Cleveland Browns Dawg bones during the Browns Backers visit to the school.

Browns Backers are winners off the field RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY – The Cleveland Browns continue to have trouble finding a way to win on the field, but their fans are definitely winners. The Union City Browns Backers have become known for their support of organizations in Darke County, Randolph County and as far north as Portland, Ind. Each week at Danny’s Place in Greenville, you will find many of the Browns Backers watching the game, holding raffles and other fundraising events to give to charities

at the end of the season.

Last year, the local Browns Backers gave to The Journey Home and the Union City Head Start. This year they will be giving a donation to State of the Heart Care while continuing their support of Head Start.

The club recently visited the students at the Head Start location and brought along a few gifts. The Browns fans purchased a set of socks for each student as well as giving them a few trinkets to encourage them to be Browns fans.

The visit to Union City Head Start has become an annual tradition for the Union City Browns Backers club.

ANSONIA – An Eagle Scout Court of Honor, focusing on Cullen A. Brown of Boy Scout Troop 114, was conducted last Sunday afternoon at the Ansonia United Methodist Church.

The ceremony took place in The Gathering Place at the church and included a welcome, opening prayer, presentation of colors, the audience repeating the Pledge of Allegiance, lighting of candles, an introduction of the candidate and his parents, presentation of the award, a talk on Brown’s Scouting experiences and his own brief speech and a project beneficiary response.

Scoutmaster Dave Staver welcomed the group and Assistant Scoutmaster Greg Baker took part in the Eagle Charge. Roger Emerson, pastor of the United Methodist Church, said prayer before and at the close of the ceremony.

The honoree pinned both his mother and father in the ceremony with their respective pins, while his father pinned Cullen’s Eagle badge on him.

“This is the end of a 12year journey,” said Cullen in his acceptance speech.

“We’ve been everywhere.”

Brown’s project in

hopes of receiving the Eagle Scout Award was to put up a new flag pole at the veteran’s monument in Ansonia Cemetery.

“At our post, our biggest emphasis is children,” said Jim Kammer, representing the Ansonia American Legion which is benefitting from the project. “A new flag pole at the cemetery was really needed. We appreciate the job that was done. It makes it easier for us.”

Brown said it took about six months from start to finish on the project.

“We did their monument first,” he said. “It was moldy and dirty. We scrubbed it for a month and it started looking nice.

Then, we put in a brand new flagpole.”

He said the American Legion provided the funding for the project.

Brown chose the project “because we always did our ceremonies there (at Ansonia Cemetery) as a troop.”

Brown is the oldest of four children of David and Regina Brown of Ansonia.

His siblings, Ian, Aidan and Megan, were in attendance as were his grandmother, Marilyn Robbins, and Uncle Shannon Fritz and his family.

Cullen graduated this past spring from Ansonia High School and Miami Valley Career Technology

Cullen Brown stands in front of the Boy Scout flag following his Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony last weekend. (Linda Moody photo)

Center, where he studied to be an electrician.

He is currently working for Buschur Electric and hopes to become an eligible foreman and have his own truck to run service calls.

“My job (at Buschur’s) and this project came at the same time. It was hard getting it all scheduled,” he said. “I had the initial paperwork process to do and had to have a plan set up.

I got it approved by a local crew and then by the Scouting council. It was a pretty painstaking process.”

Staver said five of his Boy Scouts came in to Scouting at the same time and “hung with it.” Also receiving their Eagle Scout rankings within the past year were Robert Christman, Brandon Thornhill,

Daniel Shaner and Brown, with Wyatt Baker in the process of earning his Eagle award.

Staver explained that a Boy Scout needs to earn 21 merit badges to earn the Eagle award.

“How long it takes to get it depends on the boy,” the Scoutmaster said. “A boy can join Scouting at 11 and become an Eagle Scout at age 13. Eagle Scouts have to show leadership.”

Under Staver’s leadership, others who have received the Eagle Scout Award have been: Greg Baker in 1989; Bill Staver in 1990; Brad Pearson in 1992; Nathan Midlam and Justin Lee, both in 2001; Andrew Riffle and Tony Koesters, both in 2004; and Ken Koesters in 2007.

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Daniel Shaner became an Eagle Scout in June following a Court of Honor held in Rossburg near his project site, the shelter house behind the town hall building. (Linda Moody photo)

Shaner’s Rossburg project leads to honor LINDA MOODY

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ANSONIA – Daniel Shaner, a senior at Ansonia High School, in June received the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program – the Eagle Scout Award.

His Eagle Scout Court of Honor was conducted at the site of his project in Rossburg...the shelter house behind the town hall building.

“I wanted to do something different than anybody else and I wanted to help Rossburg out,” Shaner said. “I went to the town council and they showed me the inside of the shelter.”

And, with the help of fellow Boy Scouts and parents, the project was completed.

To do the project, he acquired a grant from the Eagles Lodge for $400, $200 was donated from his Boy Scout Troop 114 and the

council paid for the rest.

Shaner said plans for the project got underway over a year ago.

Scoutmaster Dave Staver said the enclosed shelter was lined with OSB board and metal siding was installed on the outside of it, all done under the leadership of Shaner, which is part of the Eagle Scout honor.

It was noted that only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process.

Shaner is the son of Jon and Lucinda Shaner, and plans to go to college to study mechanical engineering.

“I like working on cars,” he said. “I have six Volvos and a truck. I want to be a mechanic.”

In the meantime, he works at Howe’s Hens.

At Ansonia High School, he is in cross country, track and National Honor Society.

He has a younger sister, Kristine.

GREENVILLE – Despite the wet weather on Sunday, the Road Hogg motorcycle club did not let that keep them from helping collect food donations for local veterans this holiday season.

In their third year of the annual food drive, the bikers were able to collect nearly 20 turkeys and hams, a few hundred pounds of meat, tons of canned goods and other food items that was later delivered to the VFW in Greenville. They also collected almost $600 that was also donated for this

(Clinton Randall photo)

great cause.

“Veterans really don’t get the help they need and appreciation they truly deserve, so we just

want to be able to do this to help them out,” said Road Hogg member Matt Townsend.

The club now looks to

their traditional Toys for Tykes that will take place Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the traffic circle in Greenville.

City could borrow nearly $900,000 for projects RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville will soon complete several projects that come with a hefty price-tag, but the funds won’t be coming out of the general or CIP budget all at one time. Instead, council learned at its meeting on Nov. 7 the city will be seeking a 10-year bond (a type of loan, but generally at a lower interest rate) that would eclipse the $800,000 and may get close to $900,000 depending on how much of the project cost the city wants to pay from its general or CIP funds.

Although the projects have been discussed for the past several months, Safety

Service Director Curt Garrison presented the cost of each.

The city will be purchasing two dispatch consoles, 9-1-1 call center, server upgrades and renovations to the annex building for the dispatch project.

The quote for two Zetron MARCS radio consoles is $129,789.22. The 9-1-1 call center equipment will be $103,439.54. Through the Zetron equipment, the call center can be used for telephone system, which was already planned for an upgrade in 2018. The cost for additional telephone equipment is $40,049.

The city would also need additional equipment for the server room at a cost of $5,700. Renovations are needed due to a roof leak

that caused damage to the records in the dispatch area as well as desks for the consoles ($19,000). The street department will complete the construction and renovations.

The sub-total for the project is $297,977.76 with a 10 percent contingency the total cost is $327,775.54.

The city also received a quote for the HVAC project that would replace the current heating and air conditioning systems in the annex and City Building. Bolyard Heating & Air submitted a quote of $434,843. The permits for the project are $3,484 and the city would be responsible for testing at the end of the project to ensure adequate air flow at a cost of

$10,000. The 10 percent contingency of $43,500 gives the city a total cost of $491,827.

The final project considered for the bond is the roof repair/replacement on the annex building. Garrison shared the cost is $75,056 with a five percent contingency ($3,750) to make the total cost 78,806.

The total cost for the three projects is $898,408.54.

The city will now decide if they want to include the contingencies and smaller projects in the bond. The city is leery of borrowing more than they need and having to pay interest on their own money. Garrison hopes to present more information at an upcoming meeting.

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Ross Dapore is finding the slope of the land at the county soil judging competition.

Ansonia students compete in soil judging ANSONIA – The Ansonia urban and rural soil judging teams participated in the county judging competition on Sept. 25 in a field around Mississinawa Valley. The urban soil judging team placed first overall with Katie Werts winning individually and Amber Bergman close behind. The rural judging team placed 5th with Isaac Barga leading Ansonia’s team and Ross Dapore and

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Greenville Business Professional Women host annual guest night GREENVILLE – Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club (BPW) guests and members enjoyed shopping, food and fashion at their annual guest night “What a Girl Wants� event on Oct. 12. The evening started with shopping that featured downtown Greenville businesses - The Cozy Nest, KitchenAid, Merle Norman, Sadie Grace, Sweet Annie’s Cabin and Youniques. Social time at the VFW featured appetizers catered by J’s Country Store.

Many silent auction items were available for bidding along with shopping at various vendor tables. Several door prizes were given out and a 50/50 rafe drawing was held.

Committee chair Debbie Niekamp along with committee members Gail Snyder, Deb Shiverdecker, Susan Shields, Susan Fowble, Kasey Christian, Vicki Cost and Pam Sharp treated those in attendance to a fashion show with Diane Billenstein and models from Sweet Annie’s Cabin who featured various fall fashions.

The ‘super rafe’ was launched with a chance to win one of four prizes:

Diane Billenstein, from Sweet Annie’s Cabin, hosted the fashion show.

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Rafe tickets are available at Merle Norman (309 S Broadway, Greenville, Monday 10-4, Tuesday through Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-2) or by contacting Debbie Niekamp at 419-305-2178 or any BPW member. The drawing will

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There were 72 applicants that screened to become the next BPA state ofďŹ cer for the Ohio Association. To screen for state, students had to deliver a two-minute speech, answer interview questions, take a written test

Kaitlan Thompson

over BPA facts and Roberts Rules of Order, and write an essay all in a couple of hours. Kaitlan prepared for weeks in advance by studying many packets of information and re-writing her speech until it was perfect.

She was able to accomplish this goal above and beyond her daily school and work requirements.

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

FCCLA helps veterans VERSAILLES – Versailles FCCLA will be collecting for Veterans for the Christmas Holidays. Students in grades 5-8 at Versailles Schools are helping with bringing items in for the veterans. The class with the highest percentage of items will be treated by the Versailles FCCLA to a Pizza & Pop party.

The following items are

needed: razors, shaving cream, aftershave, toothbrushes, mouthwash, body lotion, baby powder, deodorant, shampoo, soap, body wash, dish soap, combs, socks, white T-shirts (large, XL, 2X ), word searches, small tablets, pencils, ditty bags, lap robes, and candy (sugar free gum, etc.)

Please bring in items by Nov. 20.

The Lifestyle Enhancement Center's Better Breathers Group offers the opportunity to learn ways to better cope and live with Chronic Lung Disease, while getting the support of others who share in your struggles. This support group gives you the tools you need to live the best quality of life you can.

The Better Breathers Group features educational presentations on a wide range of relevant topics, including:

• Living With Chronic Lung Disease • Breathing Retraining • Exercise • Energy Conservation • Emotional and Social Well Being

• Medications • Preventing Infections • Sleep Disorders • Nutrition

• Travel • Oxygen Therapy • Airway Clearance

Vest Therapy & Airway Clearance Shannon Lake RespirTech Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | 1:00pm-3:00pm Wayne HealthCare Lifestyle Enhancement Center For more information and registration, call the Lifestyle Enhancement Center at 937.547.5917.

New members need to pre-register. This ensures they receive member educational materials at their ďŹ rst meeting.

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Park National releases third quarter results NEWARK - Park National Corporation (Park) (NYSE AMERICAN: PRK) recently announced financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017 (three and nine months ended Sept.

30, 2017), including continued growth in deposit accounts, commercial loans and consumer loans. Park’s board of directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.94 per common share, payable on Dec. 8, 2017 to common shareholders of record as of Nov. 17, 2017.

Park’s third quarter of 2017 net income was $22.1 million, a 16.2 percent rise from $19.0 million in the second quarter 2017 and a 9.1 percent increase from the first quarter of 2017 net income results of $20.3 million.

Compared to the third quarter of 2016, Park’s third quarter net income this year is a 19.4 percent decrease from $27.4 million. Third quarter net income per diluted common share was $1.44, compared to $1.78 in the third quarter of 2016. Net income

for the first nine months of 2017 was $61.4 million, a 7.1 percent decrease from $66.1 million for the same period in 2016. Net income per diluted common share for the first nine months of 2017 was $3.99, compared to $4.29 for the first nine months of 2016. Financial results in 2016 were influenced by significant recoveries from loans related to Park’s Southeast Property Holdings subsidiary and an overall reduction of the allowance for loan losses.

Park’s community-banking subsidiary, The Park

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ized) and commercial loans by $21.9 million (1.1 percent annualized), offset by a reduction in home equity line of credit balances of $5.8 million (3.6 percent annualized) and residential loan balances of $33.7 million (3.7 percent annualized).

The bank’s total loans were $5.33 billion at September 30, 2017, a $97.5 million (2.5 percent annualized) increase over $5.23 billion at December 31, 2016.

Headquartered in Newark, Ohio, Park National Corporation had $7.8 billion in total assets (as of September 30, 2017). The Park organization principally consists of 11 community bank divisions, a non-bank subsidiary and two specialty finance companies. Park’s Ohio-based

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, Farmers Bank Division, United Bank, N.A. Division, Second National Bank Division, Security National Bank Division, Unity National Bank Division, and The Park National Bank of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky Division; and Scope Leasing, Inc. (d.b.a.

Scope Aircraft Finance).

The Park organization also includes Guardian Financial Services Company (d.b.a. Guardian Finance Company) and SE Property Holdings, LLC.

COLUMBUS – Senator Frank LaRose recently joined Darke County Board of Elections Director Luke Burton, and the four board of elections members, in observing the different practices used by Darke County in their efforts to keep our elections accurate and secure. LaRose saw first-hand how electronic poll books, among other new innovations, continue to revolutionize the voting experience.

This visit marks the third time LaRose has spent Election Day at a county board of elections. In 2016, he visited with the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections officials during the General Election and the Licking County Board of Elections officials for the 2017 Primary Election. LaRose now, has had the unique experience of seeing how board of elections run in urban, suburban and rural parts of the state.

“Every day our county elections officials work tire-

lessly to ensure Ohio’s elections are conducted with integrity in a thorough and timely manner.” said LaRose, “Being able to see the elections process through the lens of these dedicated public servants in invaluable. It allows me to discuss many important legislative initiatives we have championed, like electronic polls books, as well as what we in the legislature can do to continue to streamline and improve our elections process.”

In 2015, LaRose placed an amendment in the state operating budget which helped fund electronic poll books used in yesterday’s election all over Ohio.

One key issue addressed in yesterday’s visit was that of Ohio’s aging voting equipment. It has been over a decade since new machines were purchased using a federal program called HAVA, a one-time funding initiative that is no longer available to states.

LaRose and Burton dis-

cussed the variety of different ways that Board of Elections across the state are dealing with these increasingly difficult to maintain voting machines. The machines, that have a projected life of 10-12 years, have begun to develop mechanical issues. In some instances, elections officials are even using paper clips, and other creative homemade solutions to keep the machines operable.

Earlier this year, Senator LaRose reintroduced Senate Bill 135 which would provide desperately needed funding for new voting equipment across the state as a cooperative state and local project.

Throughout his tenure in the Senate, the integrity of Ohio’s elections has remained the top priority of LaRose. His dedication will continue as he is uniquely qualified to serve as Ohio’s next Secretary of State.

For more information on his current legislation visit FrankLaRose.com.

LaRose shadows local election officials

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National Bank, reported net income of $21.3 million for the third quarter of 2017, compared to $25.5 million for the third quarter of 2016. The bank’s third quarter 2017 net income was a 5.6 percent rise from $20.2 million in the second quarter 2017 and a 0.9 percent decline from the first quarter of 2017 net income results of $21.5 million. Net income for the first nine months of 2017 was $62.9 million, compared to $68.3 million for the same period in 2016. The bank’s total assets were $7.8 billion at September 30, 2017, rising from $7.4 billion at December 31, 2016.

In the first nine months of 2017, the bank grew consumer loans by $116.2 million (13.8 percent annual-

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ARCANUM – The Arcanum MVCTC FFA took part in the Arcanum Lions Club Walk for Pediatric Cancer. The Lions held a Fun Walk at Brumbaugh’s Fruit Farm to raise money for Pediatric Cancer Research. Members collected pledges and on Sept. 24 met at Brumbaugh’s Fruit Farm to walk the designed course that included two corn mazes, and the big slide. Following the walk, the Lions Clubs and Brumbaugh’s treated the members to a campfire, hotdog roast and apple cider. The Members were able to make a donation of $820 to the Arcanum Lions Club to be donated to the Dayton Children’s Hospital for Cancer Research.

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Call 548-9940 for rental application 1 BR upstairs apt; includes stove & fridge. $350 mo. No Metro, No Pets. 548-9600 2 BR, 1 1/2 bath townhouse, n. side of Greenv.

Seconds from Wagner Ave., No pets. Range, D/W, central A/C, lawn care & snow removal provided. Private patio.

W/D hook-up. Tenant pays utilities. $500 mo.

937-459-2269 Furnished efficiency in Greenville. Clean.

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981 Manchester, Greenville, 2 BR/1 bath. Range, fridge, dishwasher. W/d hookup. Garage. $550/mo + deposit. 937-548-1877 1 BR upstairs downtown. Fridge, range, w/d, a/c, water incld.

No Pets. No Smoking. $350 + deposit. 4173655 REAL ESTATE Wooded upstate NY land with LAKES, PONDS & STREAMS being liquidated NOW! 13 tracts! 5 to 41 acres!

50-60% below market! No closing costs!

Owner terms! 888-7386994 NewYorkLandandLakes.com AUTOMOTIVE 1979 Chevy pickup for sale. Restorable. 937417-0917 2012 Silverado 2500 HD $19,995. 2011 Traverse AWD $11,995. 2005 Explorer $5495. 2006 Silverado $10,995. 2004 Colorado Crew $8495.

2005 F250 $9995.

2004 GMC Duramax $12,995. 2005 Equinox AWD $4995. 2011 Terrain AWD $9995. 2008 Torrent $6995. 2003 CR-V $5995. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville.com 548-1337 2002 Chevy Astro mini conversion van, good condition, $2200. 937459-0334 HOUSEHOLD Peaceful Dream 11� Pillow Top Mattress Set. $249 full; $269 queen; $379 king. New in plastic with warranty. We deliver. 937-884-5455 Small freezer $50. Upright freezer $50. 937670-6835 Greenville Whirlpool Washer & dryer, $200 for set. Gray Power rocker recliner $450. 937-316-8156 MISC. FOR SALE Outside wood burner, designed like the early central boiler, includes double wall, stainless steel flue pipe, $3000.

Deluxe wine-making kit, $50. 937-4598663 LAY-AWAY for CHRISTMAS! Keyboard & Guitar Packs! Drum sets!

Amps! Come in & let us handle your musical instrument needs.

Purchase now & we will hold your items free until Christmas Eve morning! Bach to Rock Music, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, 937547-1970

MISC. FOR SALE Smith & Wesson 1865 tip-up, .32 rim fire, 80% condition, $750. Iver Johnson Bulldog, .38, nickel-plated, 90% condition, $300. 937-9684846

White wedding gown, size 12-14 $75. Red gown, size 6 $75. Royal blue gown, spaghetti straps, size 6 $50. 3374733

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!

OPEN SUN, NOV 12 – 1 – 2:30 pm 307 W. North St, Arcanum MLS 748692 Host: Lyle Bixler 692-5139 _________________________________

SPECTACULAR HOME ON CORNER LOT! Formal entry & DRM. Great rm has stone gas fireplace + built-in entertainment cabinetry. Lovely KIT w/stainless appliances, gas cooktop & wall oven. 3 BR, 2½ BA. MLS 742664 #4547 TRI-VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT! 24+ acres – currently Zoned Agricultural in Farm Program & is being subdivided.

MLS 748428 #4551 MOVE RIGHT IN! 2 BR home w/hardwood floors in LRM & BRs (BRs are currently carpeted). Extra room for storage, office or 3rd BR. Full basement. 1-car garage.

MLS 735655 #4540

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617 N. Columbia St., Union City, IN.

Beautiful Historical Home built in 1903. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a square footage of 2200, which has been updated. Energy efďŹ cient, excellent school system. Seller will pay 3,000.00 in closing cost.

Please call Marcia Miller 765-730-6261.

OPEN HOUSE TODAY 2:00-4:00 P.M.

151 Terrace Creek, Greenville OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOV. 19th 1:00 – 2:30 P.M.

401 W. South St., Arcanum Price Just Reduced on this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, move in ready home with almost 2,000 sq ft.

Immediate occupancy means you move right in and hang your stockings and put up your tree. You are going to FALL in love with this home. Come and see for yourself.

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548-5464

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827 DOROTHY LANE- FIREPLACE TO ENJOY ALL WINTER in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch home! Eat-in kitchen; 24x28 deck wired for hot tub and sound system!

CORNER LOT! $149,900.

----------------------------------------------------------OVER 2700 SQ. FT. of living area in this 2-story home at 407 E. Fourth Street!

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

25 ACRES M/L at 9172 Oakes Road includes a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with lots of updates! 20x28 garage; 60x90 barn; a 2-story log cabin; a fishing pond and MORE! $465,000.

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

JUST WEST OF GREENVILLE this 2-story home at 3371 St. Rt. 571 has hardwood floors; fireplace; 1 walk-out basement garage; 28x40 barn and a 24x32 barn.

4.7 acres M/L bordering Greenville Creek! $149,900.

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

NORTHEAST OF ANSONIA this 2-story home at 5858 York Road has over 2300 sq. ft. of living area! 4 bedrooms; 2 baths; 4 pole barns; workshop; 5 acres M/L. Now offered at $289,000.

IN ANSONIA this 2 bedroom home at 332 E. Cross Street has new flooring in kitchen and hall; new roof; 1 car garage. Upper 50s.

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

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632 WASHINGTON, GREENVILLE, OH Affordable 3 BR 2 Bath home with loads of charm. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on your front porch or rear deck. 2 car detached garage with covered porch.

7638 BROOKVILLE PHILIPSBURG Spacious eat in kitchen, Family Room and Living Room, 3 Bedrooms, 2 car garage in the barn on over 6 acres. Stop in to see this mini farm!

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3 bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, full basement, craftsman inspired style.

(745216) 3821 ST. RT. 571 $99,900.

3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, 44x32 barn, shed, backyard patio, huge porch.

(717751) 6636 5K AVE. $647,000.

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

(747842) Out of Greenville 1905 S. ST. RT 489 LUDLOW FALLS $594,000.

10-acre Horse Farm with 2 barns, House 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath with 2-car attached garage, inground heated swimming pool.

(741498) 107 W. NORTH ST. ARCANUM NEW LISTING $57,500.

3 Bed, 1 bath, open floot plan, possible 4th bedroom (751276) 8820 HILLGROVE SOUTHERN RD. UNION CITY NEW LISTING $129,900.

4 Bed, 1 bath, 4 car garage, 3 acres, hoop barn.

(751086) 4037 RICHMOND PALESTINE RD. NEW MADISON NEW LISTING $115,000.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal.

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Exclusive Dish Features - Sling and Hopper. High Speed Internet, $14.95/ mo. (Availability/Restrictions apply.) TV for Less!

Call 1-855-493-9788 Farm fresh Hormone antibiotic & cage free eggs, $2.25/doz. 937620-8121

Firewood, $100 per cord + delivery. Wood stored inside. Greenville 937-548-0531 GARAGE SALES 224 W Keller St, Bradford; Nov 16-18; ThurFri 10-5, Sat 10-4; DOWNSIZING!! Furniture, 1950’s ice chest, indoor/outdoor Christmas decorations, cookie jars, Coke collection, much more!

9607 St Rt 185, Versailles; Nov 17-18; 8a-5p; 44 Years of Goodies! Soft goods, antiques, tools, furniture Christmas Barn Sale; 9527 US Rt 36 W, Bradford; Nov 16-1718-19; 9-?; Few nice Christmas gifts & decorations!

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On October 31, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-126 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.

Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council City of Greenville Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 11/5, 11/12 2T

CHECK OUT THE EARLY BIRD CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE

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MISC. FOR SALE Greenville Memorial Gardens, 2 plots $825 firm, 4 plots $1125 firm.

937-968-3766

Matt and Jon Jordan received the Platinum Plowshare Award from Nationwide.

Jordan Agency earns Platinum Plowshare DES MOINES, IA – Writing farm insurance is often complex. Each farm operation is different with unique risks and insurance needs.

It requires a deep understanding of the business of farming and a high level of expertise in knowing which insurance products provide the best protection against the specific risks a farm or ranch operation faces.

So, it’s no small achievement to be named to the Society of the Platinum Plowshare, a recognition provided by Nationwide, the #1

SHERIFF’S AUCTION

Darke County Sheriff’s Office, 5185 County Home Rd, Greenville, Ohio 45331

NOVEMBER 20, 2017 10 A.M.

Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer will conduct a public auction and will be auctioning off numerous county owned vehicles and/or vehicles that have been forfeited for criminal acts.

All vehicles are used and will be sold “AS IS” with NO implication of what condition the vehicles are in and with NO warranties.

All sales are considered final and full payment will be expected the day of the sale.

Signed titles or a bill of sale will be delivered upon the receipt of full payment.

All purchased vehicles must be removed from the location the day of the sale.

Extra time may be considered if PRIOR arrangements have been made prior the date of the sale. NO removals will be allowed after 4PM. Any expense incurred for moving or disposing of sold property after the final sale will be assessed to the buyer.

PHOTO I.D. WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL PURCHASES! LIST OF VEHICLES TO BE SOLD: (included but not limited). Seller reserves the right to add or remove items from this list up to the sale date.

• 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo • 2008 Ford Crown Vic • 2005 Ford Taurus • 1999 Ford Crown Vic • 1986 Ford Ranger • 1994 Ford Crown Vic • 2000 Chevy Truck • 2006 Chevy Impala • 2000 Honda ATV • 2005 Chevy Impala • John Deere Compact Utility Tractor • 1999 Dodge Van

farm insurer in the country, to agencies that achieve $1 million in farm sales.

Each time the $1 million mark is met, an additional star is added to the award for these high producing agencies.

Farm and ranch consumers can recognize that such agencies are highly skilled in farm protection.

The Jordan Agency, located in Greenville, was recently recognized for achieving its first Platinum Plowshare award based on 2016 sales. The Jordan Agency is one of only 182 agencies nationally to be named to the prestigious Society of the Platinum Plow.

“Farm coverage is a highly specialized line of insurance,” said Jerry Hillard, associate vice president of agribusiness sales. “Only agents who specialize in this highly complex type of business can provide our farm customers with important advice and counsel. The Society of the Platinum Plowshare recognizes agencies that have made this commitment.”

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On November 7, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-127 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #17-128 transfer • Resolution #17-129 accept bid for Donald Drive waterline project 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 11/12, 11/19 2T

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

JP Morgan Chase Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Margaret L. Rhoades, et al.

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

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

VILLAGE OF NEW MADISON LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT The Village of New Madison is soliciting bids for curbside trash and recycling service from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019. Sealed bids marked as “Curbside Trash and Recycling Service” shall be submitted to the Village by mail at: Village of New Madison, P.O. Box 15, New Madison, Ohio 45346. Bid specifications may be obtained by contacting the Village office between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday, at (937) 9960298 ext. 2.

All bids must be received on or before Monday, December 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. The bid opening will take place at the regular council meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

A copy of the bidder’s current Liability Insurance Certificate, as well as a copy of the bidder’s current Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage shall be submitted with each bid.

The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO Jonathan P. Hein, Judge Case No: 17-CV-00525 Greenville City School District Plaintiff v.

Dayton and Union Railroad Company, et al.

Defendants Dayton and Union Railroad Company, its successors and assigns, as well as any party that may claim an interest in the real property described below, shall take notice that Greenville City School District filed its complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, being CASE NO: 17-CV-00525. This matter was filed in said Court against Dayton and Union Railroad Company, its successors and assigns, as well as CSX to quiet title on the real property located at 301 East Fifth Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 and being parcel number F27-2-212-3501-05-16000. A complete description of the property has been attached to the Complaint filed with the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio located at 504 South Broadway, Second Floor, Greenville, Ohio 45331. The Defendants will take notice that they are required to answer said Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last day of publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendants, or any party that may claim an interest, fails to answer within the specified time, judgement by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the complaint.

Attorney for Plaintiff Eric H. Brand Goubeaux & Brand Supreme Ct. #0004986 100 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 158 Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 548-2211 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 6T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Street Address: 9320 US Route 36 Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A02040929000021100

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bank of America VS. No. 15CV00406 Catherine Yant, et al.

Wells Fargo Bank VS. No. 17CV00005 Justin Nickell, et al.

Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price is due within 30 days after confirmation of sale is filed.

More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

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The 2017 OHSAA D-III Regional Champion Versailles Lady Tigers. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

District soil judgers were Samantha McAllister, Austin Stephens, Cole Spitler, Laney Fourman, Jacob Osswald, Austin Fourman, Zach Smith, Ethan Garbig, Isaiah Baker, Isaac Smith, Wade Meeks, Luke Wilson, Raymond Denniston, and Mitchel Wogoman.

Versailles Lady Tiger earn final four berth Arcanum MVCTC FFA does well at judging Lady Tigers earned their way back to So awesome to win

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER A R C A N U M tration and living num students com- trict contest where the final two points trail 11-9. that game.”

SPORTS WRITER finished – The Arcanum organisms.

The peted at the county they gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com to grab a 25-22 win.

“We started off so The Lady Vikings

KETTERING – Versailles took the odd numbers, Miami East took the even numbers as the Lady Tigers defeated the 2016 D-III state champions 3-2 in the Regional Championship match.

Versailles took sets one, three and five by scores of 2522, 27-25 and 15-11 while the Lady Vikings were winning games two and four by 25-23 and 25-18 scores.

The Lady Tigers led set No. 1 wire-towire on their way to an early 1-0 lead.

Versailles jumped out to a 9-4 advantage only to have Miami East battle back to trail by one at 23-22 before the

“Miami East is such a good team and we knew that we just needed to keep it close, stay within two or three and then once we get to the end of the game, make that last final push and finish out,” said Versailles Coach Kenzie Bruggeman. “Both of the games that we won playing to 25, that’s what we did.

Just jumping out making sure that we stayed within two or three and then once we hit the 20’s really making sure that we executed and finished the game.”

The Lady Vikings cruised to a 7-1 advantage to open game No. 2 with Versailles working

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weak,” Bruggeman said. “When you start out 7-1 it’s hard to come back.”

Miami East would push its lead to 21-17 before the Lady Tigers closed the gap to 22-21 only to have East even the match at one-game apiece with a 25-23 win.

Set three had 14-ties with Miami East’s largest lead a 2-pointer and Versailles largest lead of 3-points coming early in the set at 8-5.

Leading 10-9, Versailles would fall behind and not see another lead in the set until moving ahead 23-21 only to have Miami East knot the score at 2323.

East had the Lady Tigers on the ropes nudging ahead 2423, needing a single point to go up two games to one, but it was Versailles getting even at 24-24 sending the game to overtime only to once again fall behind 25-24 with the game on the line.

The Lady Tigers scored three unanswered points to get a come-from-behind 27-25 win and go up 2-1.

“That was a battle,” Bruggeman noted of game three.

“Even at the end they went up by one. I’m so proud of the girls for not losing focus and just making sure that we needed to get that next one.

came out strong in set four taking a 6-0 lead while keeping Versailles at a distance in going on to a 25-18 win sending the match to a fifth and deciding 15point set.

“Volleyball is such a game of momentum and even when you do make it back its still lingering back there that you didn’t start off the way that you wanted to,” Bruggeman said. “It’s just not your best game, so it would have been very hard to win those games.”

Versailles led the fifth set from start to finish, a set that include ties at 1-1 and 3-3 before a Danielle Winner ace extended the Lady Tigers advantage to 7-4.

East made it a 1-point game at 8-7 with Versailles answering with a 3-0 run to lead 11-7.

The Lady Vikings battled back to trail 12-10 with Coach Bruggeman calling for a Versailles timeout.

Versailles responded with two unanswered points putting a Regional Championship a single point away with a 14-10 Versailles lead.

Miami East scored to trail 14-11, but it was the Lady Tigers following with a score to take the deciding set 1511 and advance to the Final Four.

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MVCTC FFA Chapter sent two teams, Ag Soils and Urban Soils, to the District 5 FFA Soil Judging Contest. During the contest the members of the Ag Soils Team evaluated the soil for slope, landform, texture, structure, topsoil, drainage, restriction features, compaction, infil-

members took their findings to determine the best management practices such as cover crops, contour farming, drainage, and traffic control.

Finally, the members made soil fertility recommendations and completed a written test about soils.

The Arca-

contest that was run by the Darke County Soil and Water Conservation District.

The rural soil judging teamed competed at the district Soil Judging Contest where they finished sixth out of 33 teams.

The urban team also competed at the county and dis-

sixth out of 22 teams. The top 5 teams qualified for state so both teams just missed moving on.

The Arcanum MVCTC thanks the Darke County Soil and Water Conservation District Staff and the farmers that allowed the contest to take place in their fields.

Edison scholarship recipients recognized PIQUA – Edison State Community College in partnership with the Edison Foundation recognized over 70 students during a banquet on Oct. 5. The scholarship banquet is held annually to provide recipients with the opportunity to meet the patrons that made their scholarships available.

Following networking and dinner, Taylor Adami, Computer Information Technology instructor at Sidney High School and Upper Valley Career Center Satellite Program, spoke encouraging words to the scholarship recipients about her path to success.

Adami talked about her experience as a high school student and taking the next step to higher education. “As a 2010 graduate of Troy High School and Upper Valley Career Center, I was one of those people who never really gave much thought to what I wanted to do after high school.”

“After being asked by my teacher what I had

planned to do, my initial thought was that I’m just going to start my own business doing what I love, I’m not going to go to college.”

“But after sitting down with my teacher, it turned out that I was able to get scholarships and 26 of my credits transferred to Edison State. I had my first year done and out of the way for the degree that I wanted.”

Adami went on to express her gratitude for the donors who made her scholarships possible.

“It was a great motivation to receive these scholarships. It made me think that I can continue my education, become something great, and succeed in life.

I graduated in 2012 from Edison State with minimal debt thanks to the scholarships I received.”

After graduating from Edison State, Adami went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University and she most recently completed a master’s degree in marketing communication from Franklin Univer-

FARM LAND AUCTION 38.17 ACRES, BROWN TWP., MIAMI COUNTY MIAMI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT SATURDAY, DEC. 16, 2017 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: E. Wolcott Rd., Conover, Ohio 45317 DIRECTIONS: Take Alcony-Conover Rd South from St. Rt. 36, to Wolcott Rd. Go east to sale location. Sale will be held at 8727 E. Wolcott Rd., Conover, Ohio 45317 38.17 ACRES BARE FARM LAND: 38.17 acres of bare farm land with approximately 34 acres tillable. Good road frontage. Parcel: B04-010205. Legal: 11-2-6 SE PT SE, Brown Township.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: 10% 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: 8727 E. WOLCOTT RD., CONOVER, OHIO 45317 AUCTIONEER/REALTOR

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

sity.

“I’m going to continue my education to get a master’s in education to support my long-term goal of becoming a superintendent,” added Adami.

“If I didn’t receive these scholarships, I’m not sure I would have found my ambition in life and discovered what I want to do.”

Made possible by the Edison Foundation, Edison State CommuCountry Style

nity College, and local organization sponsorships, recipients honored were awarded a total of nearly $130,000 in academic and needbased scholarships. Scholarships awarded will aid in students’ pursuit of higher education at Edison State Community College.

For more information about the Edison Foundation and scholarship opportunities, visit www.edisonohio. edu/Foundation.

ANTIQUES – COLLECTIBLES FURNITURE – COUNTRY WARES OF THE PAST GLASSWARE – LOCAL ITEMS - ETC.

GREENVILLE, OHIO

At the Darke Co. Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer (Rt 49) across from the Hospital & easily accessible from Rts 36, 127 & 121.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 9:30 AM ANTIQUES, ETC: Mail Pouch thermometer; Springboard of Rural Progress Grange sign; small & medium size dbl wheel iron coffee mills, ; wooden & wall mtd coffee grinders; 2 sugar buckets; copper candy kettle; brass pail; lg crocks: 6, 10, 12 & 15 gal; 2 gal bee sting crock, plus others; wooden keg; Hilltop Coffee wooden barrel; whirly gigs; counter scale; nutmeg grater; wooden measure; Wapakoneta CI skillets: Numbers 12, 9, 8 w/ Indian head, 6, 5, 3 & 8” griddle; campaign bust cane; Night Driver’s Friend lantern; Embury barn lantern; lightning rod balls; red satin GWTW lamp; pink satin oil lamp; brass hanging lamp; other oil lamps; lamp parts & chimney’s; flue covers; vintage calendar samples; adv oil cans; oil bottle carrier; wooden boxes; counter top vertical showcase; several mantle clocks; black forest cuckoo; woven baskets; granite cream can; tin dinner pails & other NOS Kettlersville Hdwe items; wire fly traps; cabinet jars; Durkee’s spice box w. elephant graphics; Dutch girl string holder; counter top string dispenser; wooden butter bowls & paddles; small tin weathervane horse; other tinware; child’s goose neck wooden sled; Czeck violin; 6 string guitar by Hawaiian Conservatory of Music; Stella banjo uke; hand crafted dulcimer; 8-16” copper music disks; paper Halloween decorations; doll size trunk; European, child’s tea set; 1960’s tin Ford Falcon & other toys; Motorific Tornado Racerific track; Schilling train set w/ box; modern & vintage dolls; & more to be decided upon.

FURNITURE: Empire sofa; good rockers; rope bed; wash stand; cottage bureau; 3 drw chest; step-down center vanity w/ mirror; several nice framed prints; small dry sink cupboard, painted; German wicker chest; wicker shaving lamp; unique floor lamp & more!

COUNTRY ITEMS & TOOLS: Wooden 3 prong pitch fork; wooden shovels; railroad mail fork; corn jobbers; buck saw; two man saw; lead pot & trivet; wax ladles; Klein Logan froe; draw knives; blacksmith tongs; slate tool; large Lufkin rule; small wooden tool boxes; 2 display boards of padlocks; keys; peep brooder barn; egg basket; Star egg carrier; slat sided basket; finger banded screen sieves; hardware store items; platform scale; Craftsman 9” lathe w/ cross slide; small table saw; Stanley miter saw; Porter Cable power block plane; Crescent tool kits; older hand tools; floor sander; 1940’s car fog lights; 1924 new old stock car curtains & bug screens; more!

POTTERY, CHINA, GLASSWARE & MORE! Pabst beer sign; Budweiser/Reds, 1990 poster; 1967 Reds Scorebook; Pete Rose & others signed baseball; Geo. Mullen & Jack Powell baseball photos; 2 typewriters; black dialless telephones; globes; local adv items; 7 cookie jars; pink stemware; pink & green measures; milk glass rolling pin; nest of Tulip bowls & glasses; 8 cobalt sailboat glasses; variety of Fenton incl baskets, bowls, bells & vases; grape carnival pitcher; Imperial carnival compote; green holly ice bucket; other colored glassware; Crown Devon bowl & pitcher; Van Briggle Indian squaw grinding corn; Bennington China Man teapot; un-inventoried items.

NOTE: This is a very good auction with all those things that you may have seen before, but now have an opportunity to purchase. Go to www.stichterauctions. com for photos & details.

Mr. & Mrs. Henry Stager, Owners

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Ansonia falls to No. 1 seed Crestview

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY – The Union City Lions Club heard from the Union City HS Boys Basketball Coach Bruce Davison. Coach Davison will be in his first season as the head coach of the Indians and spoke about the upcoming season and some of his philosophy of coaching. The team graduated about half of the offensive production from last year but has some starters back to build around for

the 2017-18 season.

Coach Davison knows that coaches often have a big influence on their players, and hopes to not only teach his players basketball but also life skills beyond the game.

He believes that “disciplined people succeed” and feels self-control and accountability are important skills for his players to possess.

The evening started, as usual,

with a delicious meal served by Vicky Vinson and Allen Jefferis.

Recovery board meets

TROY – The TriCounty Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services will meet Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 6:45 p.m. in the Marianne Helmlinger Board Room, 1100 Wayne St., Suite 4000, Troy.

Ansonia goes on offense in Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) football playoffs against Crestview High School. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

through some lean years,” Hoening said of the teams 2017 season. “Finally they made the playoffs. I’m happy for them.

It’s a good experience for them.

I know the score doesn’t indicate that but going to the 11th week it’s something special.”

The Tigers took

advantage of a successful fourthand-2 play on the team’s opening drive leading to a 1-yard Brock Shellhaas touchdown run and a Michael Hall PAT kick to give Ansonia a 7-0 lead.

“We came out strong,” Hoening noted. “We got the kickoff and went down the field and

Monthly Public Auction Sunday, November 19, 2017 @ 12:00pm 5419 St. Rt. 49 South, Greenville, OH 45331 Location Behind Barga Heating & Air Conditioning

Large Christmas Sale, LED & Regular lights, animated santas, blow up characters, wreathes, garland, old ornaments, hallmark ornaments, bows, icicle lights, animated items, nativity scenes, wrapping paper, Disney, trees, outdoor projector, still unpacking items, shop vac., large kennedy machinist tool box, tool carts, extension cords, pulan chain saws, wrenches, sockets, vice grips, pliers, gas cans, screwdriver, stick and wire welder, clamps, Snap On grinder, jack stands, routers, drills, pipe wrenches, levels, squares, East Wing hammers, power washer, master torpedo heater, saw blades, cleaners, jumper cables, grease guns, snow shovels, ladders, stools, wire fence, stainless steel, round and small barbecue grills, parts washer, steel cable, 29"snowblower with a 9 horse motor, weight benches, speed bag and punching bags, elliptical bicycle, pool table, glass top table w/chairs, coffee and end tables, lamps, totes, storage cabinets, large, medium and small dog cages, 8ft tables, 55" lg smart tv, 32 " led tv, projection tv, hospital bed and lift, air mattress, vine trees, old wooden bar stand, dvd players, toaster ovens, microwaves, fake plants, new electrical heater in box, stereo equipment, karaoke machine, jvc technics and klnh, Bose, surround sound speakers, luggage, mountain bikes, 20" bicycles, stuffed animals, new with tags, cat in hat, Disney, new outdoor fire pit, computer monitors, shoes, boots, microwaves, pot and pans, Correlle ware, numerous preschool items, white sewing machine, kids cots, roll top desk, queen and twin beds, showcase, pressure cookers, wonder woman and Barbies new in box, dolls, pottery kiln, rc trucks, scrap booking supplies, towels, sheets, afghans, wooden puzzles, puzzles, cedar chest, knives, dvd and blue ray movies, wii system with games, Atari games, Nintendo games, models, Nascar and die cast cars and semi's, slow cooker, pressure cookers, pie pans, baking dishes, boyds bears, large collection of lp's, Kiss, Elvis, Cher, Journey, ZZ Top, Lawrence Welk, Queen etc, board games, crystal and vases, M&M phone, Ohio State items, silverware, Coach, Vera Bradley purses, yarn, flash cards, cast iron, wagner ware, Griswald, corn muffin pans, old metal toys, bullhorns, police pedal bike, old muzzle loader, rc train, gas fire place, tool boxes, deer stands, knives, jewelry, sweepers, ullery milk jugs from Greenville, Ohio, still unloading items. Please check at www.auctionzip.com.

Auctioneer: Grube Auctioneering LLC 419-305-9202 Terms & Condition: Cash, Check w/proper ID, Visa, Mastercard w/3% clerking fee.

Lunch provided by "The Weiner Wagon"

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 9:00AM

5317 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY, BLDG. #2 (WHITE BLDG.) (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS)

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – HORSE BUGGIES – WAGONS – SLEIGHS – COACHMEN TRAVEL TRAILER – POOL TABLE – BARN & PRIMITIVE ITEMS – TOOLS – FURNITURE & APPLIANCES – GLASSWARE & MUCH MORE!

RICHARD & BETTY SHIVES - OWNERS

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scored – then we had to give them the ball.”

The explosive No. 1 seed Knights used just two plays to drive 61-yards to knot the score at 7-7 with 4:55 showing on the first quarter clock.

Crestview took advantage of an onside kick fumble recovery setting up a go-ahead touchdown at 2:05 to give the home team a 14-7 lead, a lead that would hold until the final buzzer of the night.

The teams would head to the halftime break with Ansonia trailing the 9-1 Knights 28-7.

Crestview would put the game away early in the third period taking advantage of a 42yard TD pass with 11:10 on the board to lead 34-7 and would make it a running clock with a 50-yard interception good for a TD to lead 40-7.

Miscues continued to mount for the Orange and Black with the Tigers fumbling away the following Knights kickoff only to have Crestview complete a 59-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage upping their lead to 49-7 at 9:08 in third period of play.

The Knights would score their 56th unanswered point of the night with the bench putting six on the

board with the aid of 5-yard TD run at 11:09 and gain a 56-7 advantage.

Shellhaas scampered 42-yards for his second touchdown at 8:01 for a 56-13 score followed by a 79-yard Knights touchdown run at 1:56 to lead 63-20.

“He has always been capable of that,” Hoening noted of Shellhaas’ two scores. “He’s only a sophomore.

He’ll get better and you have to remember, we’re coaching boys so he’ll mature and improve and so will these other guys.”

Ansonia put the final points on the board at 1:08 with freshman QB Isaac Barga throwing a 63-yard touchdown pass to freshman Reece Stammen for a final 63-22 score.

Nine seniors made their final football appearance for the Tigers: NO. 3 Cody Sanders, NO. 7 Aydan Sanders, NO. 12 Rygh Fortkamp, NO. 30 Jarvis Thwaits, NO. 36 Max Wardrip, NO. 66 Austin Ward, NO. 70 Dylan Burnfield, NO. 78 Nathan Denniston and NO. 82 Taylor Brewer.

“I’ll miss every one of them,” Coach Hoening said of his seniors.

“After four years you get them playing the way you want them to play and then they graduate on you.”

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY – DEC. 2, 2017 AT 2:00 PM

100 S Washington St & 105 W. Main St New Paris, OH 45347 Offering two income properties individually and combined using the multi parcel auction method in the following parcels: Showings by appointment Parcel 1: 100 S Washington St – Lot 16 offers a large 2 story business building which currently contains 3 rental units: (2) Apartments and (1) Business retail with space for additional units.

Located on a high exposure corner lot in the center of New Paris with off street parking available.

Parcel 2: 105 W Main St – Lot 17 offers a 2 story, 2 unit residential income property with 2 apartments, located directly behind and adjoins Parcel 1.

Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall be applied to the final bid to establish the contract sales price. $3,000 will be required down (per parcel) the day of auction with the balance due in full 35 days from auction. Please visit our website WWW. MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for more information and pictures. Personal property consisting of antiques & collectables will be selling the same day beginning at 10:00AM.

DICK & LOIS WILEY, OWNERS

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

SATURDAY NOV. 18TH, 2017 10:00 A.M.

DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE; OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only 1994-4 door Lincoln Town Car, with approximately 132,456 miles. Fully loaded 4.6 L V8 Engine NASCAR DIE CAST CAR COLLECTION- ACTION 1/18TH SCALE-TEAM CALIBER- ERTL & GMP- LONGABERGER BASKETS-COLLECTIBLESFURNITURE-CUB CADET RIDING MOWER Over 100 Nascar Die Cast Car Collectibles; NIB 1998 50th Anniversary Nascar Barbie; Kitchenware-Noritake Azaela China; Noritake Azaela Taki Cups; Style House Fine China Brocade; 3 Ruby Red Coca Cola Bowls; NIB Old Hickory 3 Piece Knife Set; 2 Plastic 16 oz. Coca Cola Bottle Carriers; 8 Stained Glass Type Pepsi Cola Drinking Glasses; 1974 Silver Anniversary Kitchen Aid Dishwashers Glass; Miscellaneous- Antique Sewing Machine; Antique Stand; Cedar Chest; Desk; Cherished Teddies Assortment W/Boxes; Over 100 Longaberger Items- Baskets-PotteryMisc.; Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun; Crossman 760 Pump master Variable -Pump Air Rifle; Set of Belgian Aramith Ball -Pool Table Balls; Lot of Vintage Marbles w/ shooters;1967,68 & 69 Cincinnati Reds Yearbooks ;Miniature Coca Cola Case w/ 24 miniature bottles; Cincinnati Reds Collectibles; New NRA Backpack and Hat; 2 Indianapolis Speedway Stadium Seats w/ Cushioned Backs;4 Boxes of Vintage Sheffield Double edge Blades; Set of 4 Vintage Castors; Records; And More. Furniture/HouseholdWhirlpool Washer & Dryer; Frigidaire Refrigerator; Microwave; Oak Round Pedestal Table & 4 Chairs; Hurricane Style Lamp; Tan Leather Recliner; 2 Blue Matching Recliners; Full Bed; China Hutch; Bar Stools; Coffee Table; End Table; Storage Cabinets; Floor Lamps; Wood Shelves; Mop Bucket; Misc. Pots and Pans; Glassware; Garage Items-Cub Cadet Riding Mower Series 1500/W Grass Catcher; Snapper Super Six 21” Deck, Walk Behind Series Push Mower; Toro CCR 2500, 510 H.P. Snow Thrower; Benchtop 6” Bench Grinder W/Work Light; Wagner Master Series Airless Paint Sprayer; Thorsen Open-end Wrench Set w/ Pouch; 6 Standard Craftsman Open-end wrenches; Mini Bench Vise; Garage Shelves; And More.

OWNERS- NASCAR COLLECTION AND SOME FURNITURE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE JAMES E. MIKESELL ESTATE

Administrator WWA Gary Brown Attorney Darke County Probate #20171-077 and personal property of others.

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

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CONVOY – The Ansonia Tigers dropped an opening round OHSAA D-VII playoff football game to the Crestview Knights by a 63-22 score.

“They’re a good football team,” said Ansonia Coach Eugene Hoening.

“They’re not number one in the region for nothing.

They have a lot of good skill people, they’re extremely fast. We thought on the film; probably the fastest team we saw all this year.

I still think they are. They have a great quarterback, good skill people, just a good football team. Good for them. I congratulate them.”

After a 1-4 season start, Ansonia earned the final spot in Region 28 finishing with a 6-4 record.

“I think we exceeded our expectations after these seniors went

Coach Davison speaks to Lions

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Greenville firefighters ready Alerting Ohioans to forced arbitration clauses gerous. tion to protect con- even go into effect.

T h e day in court. for annual Boot Drive We see similar sumers.

Last week, I talkI’m supporting recent GREENVILLE – The Greenville Firefighter Local 1101 in cooperation with the Darke County Children Services has been holding a boot drive every year, on Black Fri-

day since 1997.

The money raised benefits the foster kids of Darke County, to purchase Christmas gifts in winter and school supplies in August.

Since then Lo-

cal 1101 has raised $43,996.45 and has served over 1000 kids. This year the boot drive will take place on S. Broadway November 24, 2017 from 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m.

fake account scanSHERROD dal at BROWN Wells U.S. SENATOR Fargo and the data breach at Equifax have brought to light socalled “forced arbitration.”

These clauses, tucked in the fine print, force Ohioans to sign away their rights to access the court system if they are cheated.

And these clauses don’t end with financial institutions.

From nursing homes to for-profit colleges, Ohio’s working families should not be forced to sign away their right to a

ed with an Ohioan whose wife suffered physical and mental abuse while undergoing care in a nursing home. This would be bad enough on its own, but because of forced arbitration clauses in the nursing home’s paperwork, the family can’t seek relief in court.

Any family who’s been through the transition of admitting a loved one into a nursing home will tell you it’s a difficult time in the best of circumstances.

Forcing those families to sign away their rights is not only wrong, it’s dan-

issues in banks and other financial contracts, like those signed by Equifax and Wells Fargo customers. And we’ve seen it in the shady for-profit college industry. Schools close and leave students tens of thousands of dollars in debt, with no degree, and unbeknownst to students, their enrollment agreements contained forced arbitration clauses.

Thankfully, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Department of Education took ac-

But now action

by Congress and the Administration puts those protections in jeopardy. The House already passed a law overturning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule, voting to leave consumers vulnerable to these sneaky clauses by banks and payday lenders.

Now the Senate is considering doing the same as early as this week.

On top of that, the Trump Administration announced it will roll back rules that were meant to protect students and nursing home patients, before they

the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s rule and fighting efforts in the Senate to overturn it, making it easier for banks like Wells Fargo to deny rights to their customers.

And I’m urging the Administration to do the right thing and move forward with protections at the Department of Education and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

As elected officials, it’s our job to protect the people we serve – not banks and corporations trying to scam consumers.

NJROTC helps Salute America in Bradford Amber Bergman, Josh Heitkamp, Katie Werts, and Mark Mayo pose in front of an oak tree before starting the competition.

Ansonia competes in forestry competition ANSONIA – The Ansonia FFA participated in the Forestry competition on Sept. 30 at Hocking University. Amber Bergman led the Ansonia team with an overall placing of 69th place, followed by Katie Werts, Josh Heitkamp, and Mark Mayo.

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tion, the students were asked to identify over 25 different types of trees, 20 types of diseases in trees, 10 chainsaw parts and 10 troubleshooting problems, and identify 20 different pieces of forestry equipment.

They had to do a Timber Stand Improvement (TSI),

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which is properly thinning a forest to increase the health of the remaining trees, and timber cruised 10 different trees. This was to find out how much lumber would come from the trees and its value. Ansonia was the only team in district 5 to participate in this contest.

BRADFORD – On Oct. 9, the Greenville NJROTC presented the Colors for the Village of Bradford as they Saluted America and all those that have served; whether it is in fire, rescue, law enforcement or the military. Presenting the National Colors was Cadet Chief Petty Officer Jacob Brodrick who was Commanding and Carrying the American Flag, Left Rifle was Cadet Petty Officer Third Class Logan Baker, Carrying the Ohio flag was Cadet Seaman Re-

cruit Haylee McFarland, Carrying the Army Flag was Cadet Seaman Apprentice Katelyn Brodrick, Carrying the Marine Corps Flag was Cadet Petty Officer Second Class David Hartsock, Carrying the Navy Flag was Cadet Seaman Recruit Ethan Preece, Carrying the Coast Guard Flag was Cadet Petty Officer Third Class Victoria Gibboney, Carrying the Air Force Flag was Cadet Seaman Recruit Curtis Wagner, Carrying the MIA/POW Flag was Cadet Petty

The Greenville NJROTC helped honor first responders and veterans at the Salute to America in Bradford.

Officer Third Class and Right Rifle was First Class Isaac Christion Price, Cadet Petty Officer Baker.

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MODERN FURNITURE & APPLIANCES 48” Round Oak Dining Table w/(4) Spindle Back Chairs & Leaves; (2) Oak Bar Stools; Oak Roll Top Desk C-Roll w/Oak Desk Chair; 5 Pc. 4 Post Queen Bedroom Suite including: Queen Bed, Dresser & Mirror, 6 Drawer Chest of Drawers & (2) Night Stands; Sm. Sofa Table; 2-Cushion Overstuffed (Ivory) Sofa (like new); (2) Blue Wing Back Style Chairs; Needle Point Foot Stool; Rust Color & Blue Color Rocker/Recliners; sev. Square & Round Lamp Tables; Vinyl Blanket Chest; Wood Rocker; 2-Cushion Plaid Sofa; Maple C-Roll Desk; Wood Glass Front Gun Cabinet; numerous Pcs. Patio Furniture; Amana Side-By-Side Refrigerator/Freezer (White); Frigidaire Gallery Elec. Stove (White); Kenmore Microwave Oven (Black); Maytag Centennial Elec. Washer & Dryer (White); Samsung 27” Flat Screen TV; LG 47” Flat Screen TV; Oak Flat Screen TV Stand; 4 Pc. Poly Wicker Patio Set. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES I.H. Cast Iron Pedal Tractor; Round Port Hole Window; 2-Man Saw; Cast Iron Dinner Bell & Bracket; sev. Single Trees; Feed Scoop; Corn Knife; sev. Traps; Oil Lamps; Hay Hooks; Cast Iron Rooster Door Stop; Buch’s #3 Hand Crank Corn Sheller; Hand Syes; Wood Canes; sev. Yard Sticks; 55 Gal. Wood Barrel; Wood Corn Jobber; 1000 Lb. Platform Scales; Conservo; Roseville Pedestal Planter; S.S. Fire Extinguisher; 2 ½ Gal. Sears Motor Oil Can; (3) 10 Gal. Milk Cans; (2) Coleman Camping Lanterns; Early Standard Oil 10 Gal. Measuring Can; Sausage Press; H. Crank Sausage Stuffer; sev. Chicken Feeders; Apple or Sausage Press; Rolling Pepsi Ice Cooler; sev. Wood Adv. Crates; sev. Galv. Wash Tubs & Buckets; Bushel Baskets; (2) Child’s Wagons; Tricycle; Doll Stroller; (2) Coal Buckets; NyLint Ford Metal Van; Flip-It 21 Roulette Board; Early “Save-A-Toy” Toy Box w/Monkey & Fire Truck; Early 50 Lb. Metal Bob Evans Lard Can; sev. Quilts; Magnus Elec.

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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Greenlee #626 Steel Job Box; Lincoln 225 Welder; 5 HP Portable Air Compressor; Shop Vac; Ax; Hatchet; Fuel Cans; Bldg. Jacks; 2 Wheel Hand Truck; Sump Pump; (2) Propane Tanks; Halogen Light; Fence Stretcher; Log Chains; Space Heater; Battery Charger; 4” Bench Vise; Car Ramps; sev. Wood & Alum. Ladders; (6) Wood Extension Ladders; Drill Bits; Hand Saws; Post Driver; ½ HP Dbl. Bench Grinder; Pipe & Adjustable Wrenches; misc. Hand Tools; ½” Elec. Impact Wrench; Hilti Elec. Hammer Drill; Circ. Saw; Sears Tap & Die Set; Hilti DX400 Piston Drive Tool Set; NEW Bolts & Screws; Plumbing & Elec. Items; Work Benches; (7) NEW Windows; misc. Steel Fence Posts; Rolls of Snow Fencing; Extension Cords; (3) Industrial Carts; Wood Trellis; Hyd. Hoses; Rope & Pulley; (2) Come-A-Longs; Bolt Cutters; Measuring Wheel.

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MISC. Numerous Landscaping Stones; Gas Grill; Primitive Yard Swing; La Jolla Alum. Bicycle; sev. older Bicycles; sev. Coolers; sev. Radios; Farm Coats; Bird Cage; Power Master 760 Air Rifle; Binoculars; Pots; Pans; Flatware; sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; S.S. Bowls; Spoon Collection; VCR Player; Knick Knacks; Cookbooks; Luggage; Wall Mirrors; Clocks; misc.

Table Lamps; Kenmore Port. Sewing Machine; Anniversary Clock; Elec. Treadmill; Pepsi Glasses; Coffee Cups; Pillows; Board Games; Puzzles; Hoover & Royal Upright Sweepers; Sheets; Bedding; Record Albums; Card Table & Chairs; World Globe; Elec. Fans; Computer Desk; Desk Lamp; sev. Watches; misc. Costume Jewelry; Sentry Combo Safe; Christmas & Holiday Decorations; Wood Ship, Lighthouse & Pelican; sev. Wood Quilt Racks; Afghans; Wicker Picnic Basket.

HOWARD JUNIOR O’DELL – ESTATE Karen D. Duncan –Executor Ryan Dynes, Attorney. Case #: 17-1-267

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Appreciation for citizen participation

BY CAROL GINN, DARKE CO. AUDITOR Thanks to everyone who participated in our informal review of the tentative new property values. We received approximately 1,000 responses and they will be helpful in checking our work.

The informal review opportunity is not required by law. I decided to do this when I was first elected to give owners a chance to participate in the value setting process. Over the years it has been very helpful in catching errors and inaccuracies that are bound to occur in a project of this size.

We are required by state law to set values to current market value. We do this in a mass appraisal which is less precise than

a fee appraisal. The costs and the intrusive nature of actually trying to do a fee appraisal of every one of the 30,323 parcels in the county are obviously prohibitive.

One of the ways we determine value is by checking recent arms length sales of nearby comparable properties. That usually gives us a good indication of what a similar property would sell for in the open market. We also take in to account the cost of building materials to determine values. Our duty and our goal is to accurately report the market.

Reappraisals are not done to “raise taxes.” We could not do so if that were our goal. Most voted levies are readjusted after a reappraisal so that tax-

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ing entities (schools, local governments, etc.) get no more money than voters approved.

The reason for the reappraisals every three years is to rebalance values to conform to the market.

Huge inequities exist in jurisdictions that fail to do reappraisals on a regular basis.

We plan to notify everyone who responded to their tentative valuation with their final value in November. If you disagree with our decision you have the right to formally challenge the final value through the Board of Revision (BOR).

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You may also hire an appraiser.

If you go to the BOR it is up to you to make the case for your opinion of your property’s worth. You cannot say “my value is wrong so fix it” or worse yet, “my taxes are too high.” You have to have evidence to support your value opinion. The best evidence is recent arms length sales in your neighborhood. Here is where a realtor can also be helpful. They can get you that information or you can research it yourself on our website, www. darkecountyrealestate.org.

Should there be property damage that you believe affects your value it will be helpful to submit photos and estimates from contractors as to the cost of the remedy.

A formal challenge can only be made to the BOR between January 1 and March 31 of any one year in the three year reappraisal period. Instructions and complaint forms are available on our website after January 1 or we will be glad to send them to you by mail after that date.

It may seem as though the process is somewhat complicated but we have to follow the law. Those laws were written to assure an open and fair hearing. For our part we strive to make it as easy as we can to submit a value challenge.

If you don’t understand something, please ask. My staff and I are always ready to answer your questions.

Our Real Estate/Appraisal phone number is 937-547-2507. My e-mail is carolaginn@gmail.com.

Members of the Versailles FFA that participated in the State Soil Judging Competition were Isaac Gehret, Dallas Hess, Caitlyn Luthman, and Grace McEldowney.

Versailles competes in state soil contest VERSAILLES – On Oct. 14, the Versailles FFA participated in the State Soil Judging Competition in London, at the Farm Science Review. Members that participated were Dallas Hess, Isaac Gehret, Caitlyn Luthman, and Grace McEldowney.

The team placed 20th at the state level out of 50 teams. The team was led by Hess who placed 54th and McEldowney who placed 68th as individuals.

A special thanks to Michael Schmitmeyer for providing the team with practice pits.

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PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe Junior/Senior High School is pleased to announce its October Students of the Month. Students earning this honor are Lexie Cottrell, Cade Peters, Grace Fee, and Jacob Meyer. The school thanks Vint’s Restaurant for providing these students with a free meal and drink in recognition of all their hard work.

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Attendance Matters

BY JODY HARTER Principal Greenville Elementary Many of our youngest students miss 10 percent of the school year – about 18 days a year or just two days every month.

Chronic absenteeism in kindergarten can predict lower test scores in later grades, especially if the problem persists for more than a year. It is important for every student to attend school every day. Missing too much school has long-term, negative effects, such as lower achievement and lower graduation rates.

Showing up for school on time, everyday helps students succeed. Research shows that children who miss 10 percent (18 days) or more of the school year are far more likely not to be good readers in 3rd grade. If children don’t show up for school regularly, they miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. The Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 410 last December to encourage and support districts in a preventative approach to excessive absences and truancy. Districts must amend or adopt policies that outline their interventions and plans for students with excessive absences. The legislation emphasizes parent engagement and accountability as part of a student’s absence intervention plan.

In the past, attendance was counted by days absent. This new legislation counts attendance as the numbers of hours a student is absent or tardy.

All absences, excused or unexcused, must be counted in hours. A child is deemed to be Excessively Absent if they miss a total of 38 or more excused or unexcused hours in a month, or a total of 65 or more excused or unexcused hours in a school year. Students will be considered Habitually Truant when they miss 30 or more consecutive

hours, 42 or more hours in a school month, or 72 or more hours in a school year without a legitimate excuse.

The new bill limits the number of excused and unexcused absences a student can have. A student will be considered absent if they are not in school during school hours. It is important to understand that leaving early, late arrivals, doctor visits will also count towards absence hours.

Part of HB 410 requires schools to form a truancy intervention team that includes the parent to determine why students are missing school and to put interventions in place to improve attendance. After the truancy intervention plan is in place, the district is required to ďŹ le a truancy complaint in court against the parent if the student’s attendance does not improve in 60 days.

Greenville City Schools will be closely monitoring students’ absences to determine students who are at-risk for missing multiple hours of school. Greenville City Schools recently revised the number of excused vacation days from 10 to 5 days. The recently revised Handbook states student tardiness and absences will be counted in hours and will accumulate throughout the school year. Even excused absences count towards these hours.

Research studies have shown a strong connection between good school attendance and student achievement. We strive to provide an outstanding education to our students. We will be working closely with parents and the community to provide resources and interventions that allow for optimal attendance.

We ask all parents and guardians to send your children to school on time and on a regular basis and to make every effort to get students in school. Together we can make great things happen.

BBBS helps kids navigate challenges At Big Brothers Big Sisters, our mission is to provide children facing adJENNY BRUNS versity with EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR strong and BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS e n d u r i n g , SHELBY & DARKE COUNTIES professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. When children and teens have the inuence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and focus on academics. Today’s youth face a variety of challenges, and being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister can help them navigate these challenges and reach their potential.

Nine years ago we matched Big Sister Amanda and Little Sister Sheyenne together for a mentoring relationship here in Darke County. Their story is heartwarming and inspiring, and their successful match has led to a lifetime of friendship. Amanda recently shared this uplifting story with us: “My match with Sheyenne has been one of the most rewarding experiences that I could have chosen to begin. Two dear friends of mine were Big Brothers and Big Sisters to children in the area and often talked about their outings with their Littles. I always loved working with kids

and wanted to be a teacher, which I am now, so this led to my wanting a chance to have my own Little Sister.

Sheyenne and I met at the bowling alley for the Big Brother’s Big Sister’s Christmas Party, and we could not have asked for a better match! We have many of the same interests, and we truly enjoy each other’s company. Having been together for 9 years, we have gone from having movie nights and baking cookies with a 10-year-old, to talking about boys and school with a 14-year-old, to the young adult graduating, driving, and working.

What started as a chance to give back to the community turned into a lifelong friendship that I will always cherish. We may grow up, start our own families, and see each other less, but we will always be sisters and be there for one another.

Over the years, some of our favorite activities included baking cookies, making pizzas, having movie nights and makeovers, bowling, going to the mall, watching ďŹ reworks at Riverscape. We’ve also enjoyed visiting Brumbaugh’s Fruit Farm, Bear’s Mill, and Shawnee Prairie Preserve. We will never be too old to visit Brumbaugh’s Fruit Farm to walk through the mazes and drink an apple cider slushy or share a kid’s pack at the movies!

While our time with Big Brother’s Big Sisters may

be ending, our sisterhood will not. Having just graduated, Sheyenne is considering her options for what she wants to be, but feels that she is on the right path of ďŹ nding out. Seeing the kindhearted, intelligent, and positive young woman that she has grown into, I have no doubt that there are great things in store for her and I can’t wait to be there with her along the way!â€?

The friendship, sisterhood, and mentoring opportunities Little Sister Sheyenne received through her Big Brothers Big Sisters match with Amanda is immeasurable. Their story is one of our many positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. When a child has a positive role model in their life, great things can happen. As Sheyenne states, “I recommend having this option and opportunity for children who, not just feel alone, but want a lifelong best friend and sibling.

My experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters has been nothing but wonderful, and I have a great best friend and a very great sister relationship with Amanda. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters for matching me up with Amanda. Amanda is a great sister and I couldn’t have asked for a better match!

Today we are still going

style Enhancement Center is proud to announce the certiďŹ cation of both the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The Registered Nurses and Registered Respiratory Therapists who oversee the programs at Wayne HealthCare were recognized for their commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help

attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respiratory symptoms, recover faster and improve their quality of life. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families.

The Wayne HealthCare Lifestyle Enhancement Center (LEC) cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation staff participated in an application process for each program that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices.

AACVPR Program CertiďŹ cation is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published

by AACVPR and other professional societies. Each program is reviewed by the AACVPR Program CertiďŹ cation Committee and CertiďŹ cation is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.

AACVPR-certiďŹ ed programs are recognized as leaders in the ďŹ eld of cardiovascular and pulmo-

advanced practices available. AACVPR Program CertiďŹ cation is valid for three years.

The cardiac and pulmonary services are extensive and customized to meet the needs of each patient.

The LEC care team provides patients with individual counseling, a customized exercise plan and provides care coordination with healthcare providers to make sure all of the patients needs are met after completion of the program.

For more information about the cardiac and pulmonary programs at Wayne HealthCare, call (937) 547-5917.

COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE WHC programs earn industry certiďŹ cation SHOP GREENVILLE – The people with cardiovascu- nary rehabilitation beSERVICE. Wayne HealthCare Life- lar problems (e.g., heart cause they offer the most

Sen. Huffman wants Versailles to deregulate schools FCA helps COLUMBUS - State Senator Matt Huffman (RLima) recently introduced the Ohio Public School Deregulation Act, which is legislation designed to reduce the amount of unnecessary mandates and regulations affecting Ohio’s public schools. “All too often what sounds like a good idea in Columbus translates instead to burdensome paperwork and tedious tasks that distract teachers and superintendents from their primary role in our schools—educating students,� said Senator Huffman.

The bill, named the Ohio Public School Deregulation Act, addresses a myriad of education topics and standards including teacher licensure and aide permits, Ohio teacher evaluation systems, state testing and student assessment, student management and safety, college credit plus and the preschool operat-

hurricane victims VERSAILLES – Ver-

Sen. Huffman was joined by public school superintendents from across the state to introduce his new legislation, Ohio Public School Deregulation Act, during a press conference held in Columbus.

ing standards, all of which are either contained in the Revised Code or currently sheltered in agency rule. “These issues take up an absurd amount of teacher and administrator time and labor, which could be used more appropriately to deliver quality education to Ohio’s children,�

Huffman added.

sailles Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) wanted work with the community and do something for the hurricane victims. Therefore, the FCA supported the local collection which was put on by the Versailles Council of Churches, YMCA, Classic Carriers and Bailey Zechar Funeral Home.

These organizations all partnered with World Vision to gather non-perishables, cleaning supplies, tools, hygiene necessities, school supplies, coolers and tarps. Together, they positively impacted many lives affected by the hurricanes. The FCA prays regularly for hurricane victims and they appreciated all the teachers, students and community members who collected items for those in need.

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strong. Yes, I am an adult now with responsibilities, we both are, but we still make time for each other.

When you have a great, or even a perfect match, that bond will never fade or go away.�

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters specializes in matching children ages 6 through 18 years old from at-risk families with adult volunteers. These adults provide children with positive role modeling, as well as educational and social activities.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is a non-proďŹ t, United Way member, social service agency. Whether you get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a donor, potential Big Brother or Big Sister, partner, advocate, or family member, you have the power to change a child’s future for the better. Learn more about our agency at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org or by calling 937-547-9622 or 937-492-7611.

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