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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Dickey’s story will continue to be told

Scoop with The Early Bird co-owner Keith Foutz (right) and his wife Peggy (left) at Greenville’s Beggars Night on Broadway Oct. 30. (Clinton Randall photo)

Community meets Scoop DARKE COUNTY In 1968, a tiny bird with dreams to make a difference was hatched from a royal blue-colored egg in a nest filled with shredded newspaper high atop George Street in Arcanum. As he worked daily to strengthen his wings, he was inspired as he read through ads and articles in those torn pieces of printed history that made his family’s nest a home. Though he soon was able to fly, he did not want to join his brothers and sisters as they all flew straight south to build new homes... he was already home! He quickly got busy on launching his own newspaper, calling it ‘The Early Bird’. The name was chosen from the famous phrase, “The early bird gets the worm.” Just as the community wanted to know what was going on in Darke County, the newspaper was built to get the information to their homes as quickly as possible. In the mid-1990’s The Early Bird newspaper outgrew the home in Arcanum and moved just outside of the county seat of Greenville to a large office building at 5312 SebringWarner Road. Though the newspaper remains at this location today, it is bigger and better than ever before! After so many years of knowing the face, it was time to give a name to that friendly little bird perched atop the pages of Darke County’s weekly newspaper. In April 2014, the community voted on a name and ‘Scoop’ was the overwhelming favorite. Along with the name, it was time for Scoop to show off his colors rather than sticking with the traditional black and white. With the re-launch of the newspaper’s daily website at bluebagmedia.com, Scoop felt something was still missing... He knew it was time to spread his wings and get out to meet the people of Darke County! On October 30, Scoop got his wish! He met so

many people and made some new friends at the Greenville’s Beggars Night. He gave tons of high-fives, hugs and took pictures with the kids. That night was so special to this big, loving blue bird...Seeing the smiles on all the kids’ faces really warmed his heart. He no longer wants to only work in his office at The Early Bird - he needs to be a part of the community in every way possible! Scoop is busy making plans to be at as many community events that he can for years to come. Unlike most all other birds, Scoop loves Peanut M&M’s, the blue ones especially! He wants everyone to know how much he loves to meet people and make new friends! Scoop is always ready for a hug, high-five or even a wing bump or two and, of course, just loves to take pictures and add them to his online photo album at the Bluebag Media Facebook page. Scoop loves to get emails! If you would like to invite him to an event, please don’t hesitate to send him a message at scoop@earlybirdpaper. com. If your child wants to draw a picture or just write Scoop a letter, he loves to check his mailbox at: Scoop The Early Bird - 5312 Sebring-Warner Road - Greenville, Ohio 45331 Be sure to have them include their name, birthday and address so Scoop can send them a thank you or maybe even something special!

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GREENVILLE – The ceremony unveiling Pfc. Douglas Dickey’s RYAN BERRY Medal of Managing Editor Honor on bluebagmedia.com Nov. 21 was more than an opportunity for visitors to get up close and see the prestigious medal in person. It was a small glimpse into what it takes to earn this medal. It was a chance to learn what is meant by “going above and beyond the call of duty.” It was an opportunity to discover the true meaning of love of country and fellow man. The story of Darke County’s only Vietnam era Medal of Honor will never be lost thanks to the efforts Garst Museum and the individuals who put the display together. On March 26, 1967, at the age of 20, Pfc. Dickey was serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division during Operation Beacon Hill in the Quang Tri Province, Vietnam. The radio man was injured in the ﬁght with Viet Cong forces and Dickey was called up to replace him. Standing in a crater with the radio man, a corpsman and a lieutenant, Dickey heard someone yell grenade. Those who witnessed the valiant act all had the same recollection. Dickey looked at the lieutenant and then at the injured radio man and corpsman. Without hesitation placed his body over the grenade saving those around him from injury or death. Several of those who served alongside Pfc. Dickey in Company C were in attendance for the unveiling ceremony, including an eye witness to heroic act. Greg “Doc” Long, of Fairacres, NM was the corpsman in the crater and was the last person Dickey saw before he jumped on the grenade. It has been 47 years since that day, but Long admits he still gets choked up when he talks about it. “It

Several veterans who served alongside Douglas Dickey were on-hand for the ceremony. Shown are Larry Alley, Jerry Idciak, Lion Lawson and Greg “Doc” Long.

was a rough day,” he said. “It was a gruesome way to go, but he never felt a thing.” He added Dickey had talked prior to that day if the need ever arose he would be willing to lay down his life. Lionel Lawson also served with Dickey. Choking back tears, he said “He was a damn good Marine.” Lawson pointed out that day now seems very surreal. “It feels like it couldn’t have happened, but it did. It’s hard to talk about,” added Lawson. Getting the Medal of Honor to display at Garst Museum rested on the shoulders of Lt. Colonel Tom C. McKenney (retired). He originally heard of Pfc. Dickey in 1968, but it wasn’t until 2009 when Col. McKenney was visiting Greenville for a book signing that he was reminded of the story he heard 41 years prior. After a visit to the museum, the wheels were set in motion to properly honor Dickey and the medal. Since only one medal is given to the family when it is awarded posthumously, McKenney began searching his contacts for a second medal. After being turned down one after another, McKenney ﬁnally learned there was a chance the museum could get a display medal. He was ﬁnally successful-

Maj. General James Livingston speaks with members of Douglas Dickey’s Company C in front of the display honoring the Rossburg native. (Ryan Berry photo)

ly. McKenney said, “On 14 Nov. 2014, the dreams of the Dickey family, and the Marines who knew Doug, fought with him and have remained faithful to his memory in the Doug Dickey reunion group, will at last be fulﬁlled after 47 years. I was a late comer to the project, but it has been greatly satisfying to me.” McKenney noted the display he had in mind was pale in comparison to what Dave Mangas and Dustin Nealeigh were able to achieve. Also helping to unveil the display was Maj. Gen-

eral James Livingston (retired), one of 77 living Medal of Honor recipients. Livingston praised Dickey, his family and the Marines he served with for their love of country. “The Marines I know were there because they loved America,” he said. “That’s the same reason we are a great country. As long as we have 18 and 19 year olds willing to raise their hands we will be a great country. We love America, but most of all we love what Doug Dickey represented.”

See page 3 for more on the Douglas Dickey Exhibit

County salt supplies adequate, and expensive GREENVILLE – “We used $12,000 worth of salt yesterBOB ROBINSON day (Nov. Associate Editor 17)… that’s bluebagmedia.com about 200 tons, give or take,” said Darke County Engineer Jim Surber. Noting the early start of winter he added he was still comfortable with the salt on hand, plus that contracted through ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation). According to Surber, this will be an expensive year for snow removal. “You can buy a ton of ready mix concrete – delivered – for about a third of what entities

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are paying for salt if they don’t have a contract,” said Surber. Counties that did not participate in the ODOT contracts earlier this year could pay as much as $130 a ton or more compared to the $45 to $65 a ton they paid last year. Darke County has a contract but it’s still paying 30 percent more than it did the previous year. ODOT contracts kept prices at $65 to $85 a ton. According to Surber, ODOT took bids for individual counties, adding Darke County has increased its available supply by 500 to 800 more tons than the previous year. In addition to treating its own roads, the county

furnishes salt to all the townships, many of the municipalities and even some private companies dealing with public entities, such as school districts. “We sell the salt to them at the same price we paid,” Surber said. While Surber said he was comfortable with available salt so far, there was still a concern if supplies are being depleted more rapidly as the county gets into January and February. “Depending on the severity of the winter, we could have to suspend salt sales to other entities,” he said. “We’ve never done that before and I certainly don’t want to, but we may have to weigh icy parking lots

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against keeping salt down on roads throughout the county. That would be a tough decision.” Darke County spent $12,000 Monday… it was necessary and a good call at the time. Temperatures were high enough the salt did its job. “When the temperatures get too cold – below 15 or 20 degrees – salt doesn’t work,” he noted, adding an exception would be when the sun is shining. The temperature could be lower, but the sun would help the salt do its job. “Right now? Salt is useless. That’s why there are still icy patches on the road. You just need to be careful as you’re driving,” he added.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

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to go to her room. She started “screaming and cursing” at the victim and, at one point, threw a quart-size pail of a cleaning substance at her, hitting her on the right leg and knee. The juvenile told police her mom hit her first; she was only defending herself. She was told her mother had the right to discipline her and a slap on the leg was not an assault. The mother said she wanted the daughter’s cell phone. The daughter said it was hers, she paid for it. The mother said her daughter was texting a sex offender and she wanted to stop it. The daughter referred to him has her fiancé and she could text him if she wanted to. The officer told the juvenile if her mom wanted the phone she had to give it to her. The juvenile was cited for Domestic Violence and the sex offender’s parole officer was contacted about the situation. DUI On November 16 police stopped a vehicle on South Broadway for having no headlights. As the defendant pulled into a parking space he struck the curb. The officer observed two full beer bottles and a bottle of bourbon about a fourth empty in the front seat area. He had a strong odor of alcohol on him, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. He did poorly on the field sobriety test. He was taken to the police station, then to the Darke County jail for a breath test. He was taken back to the police station and placed under Administrative License Suspension (ALS) and cited for Open Container in a Motor Vehicle. He was released to a friend. On November 15 police observed a vehicle on Russ Road with the license plate expiration date not visible. The officer ran the plate and found it had expired on Feb. 9. The officer also found the registration belonged to a 1996 silver

Pontiac. The plate was on a 2001 Ford F150. In addition, police determined the registered owner, Jayce Feitshans, is under license forfeiture suspension from 6/11/13 to indefinite, fee required. The vehicle was stopped and Feitshans was found to be the driver. At first Feitshans denied transferring the plates from another vehicle; then he admitted it. He had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from him and his speech was slightly slurred. He acknowledged he’d had “a little too much to drink” and admitted to having puked; when asked to step out of his vehicle, the officer saw his pants and driver’s seat were soaked. He was arrested for OVI and transported to Darke County jail for a breath test. The result was .096. He was taken to the police station and issued a citation for OVI, Driving under Suspension and Expired Registration. WANTED On November 13 police responded to an anonymous tip and arrested Patrick J. Flint at 309 13th St. He had an active warrant through Montgomery County for Failure to Appear on non support of dependents. He was arrested and transported to Darke County jail to await pickup from Montgomery County. 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.

Brown charged with attempting to rape a child BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – A 53-year-old man is jailed in Darke County on a $100,000 bond, after he was arrested Sunday for Attempted Rape, a felony of the second degree. According to court documents, Daniel L. Brown is accused of attempting to have sex with a 12-year-old fe-

male child. Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Ormsby said during Monday’s bond hearing, Brown was being given a place to stay with the family of the victim in the case. He was allegedly caught while trying to engage in sex acts with child while in the home, according to an afﬁdavit. Brown faces a mandatory indeﬁnite sentence

of ﬁve to 25 years behind bars if convicted as currently charged. Ormsby told the court the state pursued an additional charge of Importuning when the case went before a Grand Jury Thursday. Brown was convicted in 2002 of Attempted Importuning of a child under the age of 13-years-old. He is scheduled to be arraigned in the case Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. if indicted by the Grand Jury.

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Vocal Music Dept. seeks donations

Garst Museum Director Clay Johnson speaks with Tom McKenney, Lt. Col. USMC (Ret) as Garst Military Collection Consultant David Mangas puts finishing touches on PFC Douglas Dickey exhibit. (Bob Robinson photo)

Untold hours spent on Dickey exhibit BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – “This will be a powerful, emotional event,” said Garst Museum Director Clay Johnson. He noted there was considerable interest from the community; also regionally… even from out of state. He added this was a project David Mangas, Garst Military Collection Consultant, was passionate about. “He put in a lot of time preparing for this event. Mangas said Dustin Nealeigh, Nealeigh Design Group, has also been working on the PFC Douglas Dickey Medal of Honor exhibit for months. Time involved for the two of them? “I couldn’t begin to tell you,” Mangas said. “I sat around for hours thinking about it. I had a rough idea, but Dustin (Nealeigh) was the one who really put it together.” Of the nine panels of the display, five of them had photos, a video and correspondence about PFC Dickey. Across the top, from left, was a replica of the sign dedicating S.R. 47 between U.S. 127 and S.R. 49 as Pfc. Douglas E. Dickey Memorial Hwy. in May 2013, the exhibit name and a ‘rubbing’ of Dickey’s name on the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C. by FM graduate Susan Olling. Dickey was decorated for heroism in 1967 when he sacrificed himself saving members of his unit in Vietnam. The centerpiece was PFC Dickey in dress uniform, with the Congressional Medal of Honor, between the American and U.S. Marine Corps flags. The view was unobstructed. “We left it that way so people could have a clear view of the uniform and the medal,” Johnson said. “It is heavily protected by our security system and meets with the Marine Corps standards.” The program took place on Nov. 14; final touches were still being done the day before. One of them was moving the Eagle

Globe & Anchor, the Marine symbols, on Dickey’s collar. They needed to be reversed. Mangas wore white gloves as he repositioned them. The individual primarily responsible for helping to get Dickey’s display Medal of Honor, Tom C. McKenney, Lt. Col., USMC (Ret), was overseeing

Mangas’ efforts. He noted the use of the gloves. Mangas, a retired U.S. Army Ranger, commented he had been made an honorary Marine twice. McKenney was thanked for his efforts in getting the medal. McKenney said, “It’s been an honor doing this and being here.”

GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters would like to purchase a new equipment trailer for the Vocal Music Department. The current trailer is 20 years old, and is in very poor condition. The Booster organization has budgeted part of the funding for the trailer out of their general funds, and is asking for community and business support to provide the rest. The total cost for the trailer is $5,000. For a minimum donation of $75, an organization, business or family can have their name included on the artwork of the trailer. This is a great marketing opportunity for businesses as the trailer travels all over Darke County, as well as the Miami Valley. The trailer has traveled to New York in the past and will travel to Florida in a few weeks. All donations to the GHS Vocal Music Boosters are tax deductible. Please contact director Chelsea Whirledge if you

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Edison Community College communications students tell junior high students not to be bullies and to report bullying to an adult. Standing, left to right, Sophie Fig, Melissa Canan, Stephen Hayes, Ashley Cottingim and Brant Shiverdecker.

Edison students talk to junior high students about bullying BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – “Words hurt,” said Edison Community College student Brant Shiverdecker. “Physical wounds heal… emotional scars never go away.” Brant and four other Edison communications students spoke to Mrs. Schaaf’s Greenville Junior High 7th and 8th graders Nov. 18 about what constitutes bullying and the harm it does to the victims. Stephen Hayes noted 21 percent of junior high and high school students report being bullied… “You have 404 students here; that means 84 of you have probably been bullied!” He added some students even bring a weapon to school to protect themselves. “While no one has really connected school shootings directly to bullying (as being the only factor), 12 out of the last 15 shooters had been bullied.” Sophie Fig told the students bullying can be mental or physical. “If someone goes out of their way to harm some-

one else, that person is being a bully.” Melissa Canan told the students 60 percent of high school and junior high school students report being afraid to go to school because of bullying. Ashley Cottingim added there were possible long term effects. “It could be a factor in someone committing suicide,” she noted. “Sometimes someone who has been bullied could even be afraid to get a job.” Some of the Edison students told their own personal stories. Brant said he was ‘targeted’ in the 7th grade. “It followed me all the way through high school,” he added. Sophie told a similar story, noting she fought back. “That wasn’t a good thing,” she concluded. “It can get you into trouble.” About half of the Greenville students said they’d been bullied. Fewer than half admitted to being a bully. When one of the speakers asked about their siblings, the students laughed and most admitted to both (being bullied and being a bully).

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CAUV has saved farmers billions The Current Agriculture Use Valuation has been a topic of discussion lateJIM BUCHY OHIO ly. I support REPRESENTATIVE this modified tax rate for agricultural land in Ohio because it has saved around $10 billion for farmers in Ohio since 1973. Unlike previous tax laws, the CAUV is a tax assessment that allows farmland to be taxed based on its agricultural value, not on its full market value. The five factors that are included in the CAUV rate are cropping pattern, crop prices, crop yield, non-land production coasts, and capitalization rates. The formula was developed with local input and voted on by Ohioans. The last few years have resulted in ups and downs in the fields, and as a result, the increases in CAUV rates are causing concerns for local farmers. I am in discussions with the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation regarding any possible changes that can be made to reduce the continued increase in CAUV. Ultimately, any major changes to the CAUV rates and formula will require a vote of the people to change the Ohio Constitution, and I would ask that local input be included in all of those discussions. We have fine agriculture attorneys locally and their efforts in the crafting of the CAUV amendment must be included going forward. Reducing operation costs for all businesses including farmers has been a focus of the legislature

in the past four years and I will continue to work for reductions in fixed operating costs. For Ohioans, reducing taxes and regulations will reduce operating costs. Governor Kasich has worked to reduce the personal income tax on all working Ohioans and specifically included a 50-percent reduction for small business owners, which would include many farmers. In addition, we are working for continued reforms at the Bureau of Worker’s Comp to return money to employers. It is worth noting that one of the first accomplishments in Governor Kasich’s first budget was the elimination of the state death tax. Eliminating the state death tax was a benefit that helps farmers by reducing the costs of keeping a farm in the family. The CAUV tax rate has provided billions of dollars of relief to Ohio farmers. Recently, events in the agricultural sector have caused the formula to result in a spike. Working to reduce the longterm effects of this spike is important and I support the state legislature doing what it can to accomplish this goal. Long-term changes may be needed that would require local input and a vote of the people. In state government, we remain committed to reducing the costs of doing business and have taken steps to help farmers in Ohio. Please give me your opinion on this topic and others in the news this month by completing an online survey at tinyurl.com/buchynovember2014.

OSBA delegates vote on platform COLUMBUS — The Ohio School Boards Association’s (OSBA) 2014 Delegate Assembly approved several changes to the association’s legislative platform. The platform conveys to legislators, policymakers, public and media where OSBA stands on issues impacting public education. The Delegate Assembly is made up of representatives of public school districts from around the state. Delegates approved amendments supporting legislation that: * Provides full state funding for all-day/ every-day kindergarten that incorporates a comprehensive curriculum. * Provides school facilities funding for districts that do not have sufﬁcient space to accommodate an all-day/ every-day kindergarten program that incorporates a comprehensive curriculum. * Stabilizes school funding by limiting the number and frequency of enrollment counts to three or fewer spaced at appropriate intervals. * Requires transparency in ﬁnances and accounting for all funds transferred to manage-

ment companies by charter/community school governing boards for the purpose of administering and operating a charter/ community school (and) requires the management companies to keep all ﬁnancial records and to make all such documents public records available to the governing boards and to the public. * Mandating that any revenues derived from state-authorized gambling operations are set aside for schools and other local government entities and not used to supplant other state funding. * Requires institutions of higher education for teachers to include in their curriculum courses in technology, classroom management, crisis management and behavior management, including training in appropriate behavioral intervention techniques. Delegates approved amendments opposing legislation that: * Does not have funding associated with it. * Penalizes districts for a parent’s refusal to allow his/her student to participate in assessments.

Finding Morals in my Stories Ryan’s World by Ryan Berry Managing Editor bluebagmedia.com

Sometimes I wonder what the great philosophers of history would say about the antics of my children. I’m guessing Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher, might be speechless for a moment, shrug his shoulders and say, “Dude, you’re on your own – good luck.” (If he were alive today, I think Confucius would say “Dude” or the Chinese equivalent.) Imagine what Aesop’s fables would have looked like if he only had my oldest daughter as a model. When I ﬁrst started writing this column I looked for a lesson or moral I could share. I quickly gave up on that notion. I’ve given it serious thought and I can’t think of one Aesop Fable that I could rewrite with one of my oldest daughter’s life

OTTAWA – Ohio Farmers Union (OFU) has proposed substantial recommendations to the governor, the Ohio Department of Taxation and the General Assembly concerning corrections and improvements to the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program. Under CAUV, farmland is taxed on its agricultural use rather than its Fair MarketRecent Sales Value (FMV). According to Ted Finnarn, attorney and long-time member of the Ag Advisory Committee to the Ohio Department of Taxation, “the CAUV formula has worked well in the past, but during the recent three years, it has gone out of whack! The problem was mainly due to the extremely low interest–capitalization rate in the formula, as a result of the Federal Reserve’s unprecedented monetary intervention policy known as the QE, and the lack of a threeyear averaging factor in the computations. “ The Ohio Farmers Union originally led the effort for the CAUV pro-

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audible noises she makes. Even if you could understand what she was saying, the high pitch causes dogs to bark and glass to shatter, which drowns out all other sounds. The other day she was sent upstairs to clean her room. After she and the dogs calmed down and the glass was cleaned up my wife and I had a few moments of peace – she suddenly started in with what we thought was another temper tantrum. There was yelling, screaming, dogs barking, and glass shattering for a good three or four seconds. My wife and I looked at each other with our typical “here we go again” look and leaned back in our chairs. All of sudden we were able to make out one word she shouted – FIRE! My wife and oldest daughter leaped to their feet and rushed upstairs to check on her. I stayed downstairs, but was on the edge of my seat in case they needed my help. I still wasn’t convinced it was a real emergency.

I’ve been through enough with both of my daughters that nothing can get me rattled anymore. I learned my lesson after my oldest daughter came to me when she was little and said she couldn’t breathe. She stuffed rabbit food up her nose and I panicked. Here is a little lesson for new parents that have a rabbit. The food will begin to dissolve when it gets wet (snot is wet), which makes it easier to get out when they blow their nose. I was running through the house looking for tweezers and needle nose pliers to get the little pellet out of there. Much to my surprise there was a fire. The candle in her room got too close to a paper towel (not sure how), which got too close to a fair ribbon (again, not sure how), which ended up on the floor. Before yelling for us she tried to extinguish the flame with anything she could find. On the bright side, she now knows that glass cleaner is flammable.

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experiences. There is no rhyme or reason to anything she does and finding a moral is difficult, if not impossible. I’ve been forced to go to my youngest daughter to find a moral or life lesson. I rarely write about my youngest because either (you get to decide the reason): A.) She seldom does anything off the wall. B.) Anything I would write could make me look like a horrible parent. C.) Her older sister never gives her a chance to do anything stupid. D.) She has asked me not to write about her and I complied. E.) A, B and C. My youngest recently had a Boy Who Cried Wolf moment. She has this habit of throwing a fit every time she is asked to clean her room (or anything else for that matter). She stomps all the way up the stairs – screaming and yelling all the way to her room for about 15 or 20 minutes. Half of her words you can’t understand because of the high pitch in-

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gram back in the 1970s with ﬁrst the passage of “use value” legislation in the General Assembly that was declared unconstitutional by the Ohio Supreme Court. “This then led to the effort for the CAUV constitutional amendment that was approved overwhelmingly by the state’s voters in 1973,” according to Joe Logan, president of the Ohio Farmers Union. Logan also stated, “Our main goal is to preserve the integrity of the CAUV program and to correct some of the problems in the formula that have been festering the last few years.” After a careful review of the CAUV history over the past almost 40 years, consultation with farmers, appraisers, attorneys, economists and other parties, the OFU has recommended the following corrections and changes in the formula: 1. Establish a Stabilization Equalization Factor (SEF) with three-year averaging within the for-

mula that would even out the “roller coaster” gyrations in the CAUV as it is applied to the applicable counties during their year of valuation change. 2. In regards to the capitalization-interest rate, go back to a longer term ﬁxed rate, that was originally used in the formula (30 years) and take out any inﬂuence from the QE program. 3. Return to a more traditional loan-equity percentage split of say 80 percent loan vs. 20 percent equity rather than the recent “too restrictive” breakdown of 60/40 percent. (The program originally used a 90%/10% mix). 4. Eliminate and take out the two sinking fund adjustments of “less equity build up” and less “5 percent appreciation” which were mistakenly put in a few years ago, since they are somewhat related to commercial building appraisal methods, and not farm income valuations. The OFU also has

endorsed the “petition drive” of Ohio Farmers United which calls not only for relief on the skyrocketing CAUV values, but also requests the governor and the General Assembly to reverse the recent action taken in the Ohio State Budget that repealed the 10 percent rollback, the 2.5 percent residential reduction, and restricted the homestead exemption. Attorney Finnarn also stated, “The CAUV was born out of political turmoil over unfair real estate tax increases back in the early 1970s and it was a part of a promise made to farmers and rural taxpayers when the State Income Tax was enacted; along with the property tax relief measures of the percentage reductions and the broadening of the homestead exemption.” “Farmers cannot continue to be productive in Ohio and be expected to feed the world, if they are taxed out of existence,” stated Logan.

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CHURCH & SOCIAL Breakfast at the Manger

VERSAILLES – Breakfast at the Manger is coming Dec. 6 at Versailles Christian Church, 105 W. Ward St., Versailles. This special morning is for preschoolers through ﬁfth grade. At Breakfast at the Manger you’ll hear and see the real story of Christmas, create your own pancake, make a Christmas craft, decorate cookies, pet barn animals and have your picture taken with Joseph Mary and baby Jesus. It’s all free. The event begins at 9 a.m. For more information, call 526-4194 or visit www.versaillescc.com.

Robert and Alma Miller present

Marker is turning 90 ANSONIA – Thelma Marker will celebrate her 90th birthday on Dec. 7. She is the proud mother of ﬁve children, Charlotte (Dick) Allen, Wayne Beisner, David (Sara) Beisner, Diane (Dale) Strang and Shirley (Greg) Amspaugh. She also has 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and four greatgreat grandchildren. They would like to invite Thelma’s family and friends to make her special day a memorable one by sending her a birthday card to P.O. Box 253, Ansonia, Ohio 45303. GREENVILLE EAGLES EVENTS

Robert and Alma Miller – 1949

DARKE CO. – Robert C. and Alma (York) Miller will be celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary. Bob and Alma were married by the Rev. William Alexander at the Versailles United Methodist Church on Nov. 26, 1949. The Millers have one daughter, Sally (Dave) Keiser of Versailles; a grandson, Matthew (Jodi) Keiser; granddaughter, Kristen (Jeff) Weaver of Versailles; and six great grandchildren, Zachary Weaver, Joel, Ethan, Lilly and McKenna Keiser and Kylie Ann South. Please feel free to shower them with cards and notes.

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WEST MILTON – The West Milton Church of the Nazarene, 151 W. Baker Road, West Milton, will be holding its Christmas Cantata, The First Noel – Celebrating the Birthday of King, on Dec. 7, 6 p.m. For more information, call 698-5782.

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PLEASANT HILL – Stillwater Community Church will host a Live Nativity Walk on Dec. 5 and 6. The 19th annual Live Nativity Walk will begin at 6 p.m. with the last walk at 8:30 p.m. Walks will take place every half-hour with six walks per night. Admission is free. The walk takes you back in time and tells the story of the birth of our Savior. Walk to the home of Mary; Follow Mary to Elizabeth’s home; Walk into the Carpenter shop

of Joseph; Travel to the Inn; Visit with the Shepherds and listen as the Angels announce the birth of Jesus; Travel with the Shepherds to the Stable. After the walk stay warm b the ﬁre and enjoy some hot chocolate, cookies and fellowship. SCC is located off St. Rd. 48 between Covington and Pleasant Hill. Turn West off 48 onto Sugar Grove Rd. For information, call 4735270.

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ees of Darke County will meet at the VFW on Ohio Street, Greenville, on Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. Joseph Helfrich will present the Christmas program. For reservations, call Helen at 548-4514.

ARCANUM – Lenvall Delk will be celebrating his 80th birthday. He was born Nov. 29, 1934; the second son of Forrest and Ruby Delk, of Arcanum. He married Sarah Jane (Brinkman) on Aug. 6, 1955. They are the parents of four children, Brian (deceased) (Cindi), Columbus; Chris (Lori), St. Louis, Mo.; Karen Banks, Arcanum; and Galen (Babette), Arcanum. They have 12 grandchildren and six stepgrandchildren. They also have three great grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. Lenvall has been a farmer all his life and also worked for over 30 years installing commercial windows and doors. Over the years they have

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enjoyed traveling. Presently, he is at home recuperating from a recent all along with other physical problems. Please share with him on his special day be sending a card or note to 4670 Otterbein-Ithaca Road, Arcanum, Ohio 45304.

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ANSONIA - The family of Harold and Margaret Shaw want to wish them a very special 50th anniversary. Married in Greenville on Nov. 23, 1964, they are the proud parents of three daughters, Kim Shuttleworth, Stacey Townsend and Melissa Everhart; 12 grandchildren and a growing number of great-grandchildren. The couple currently resides in Ansonia, but spent the majority of their years together in Greenville.

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Name: Maverick Levi Keller Age: 4 Years Birthday: Nov. 17, 2010 Parents: Jonathan and Nicole (Gariety) Keller of Russia Brothers: Waylon (6 yrs) and Archer (1 yr) Grandparents: Thomas and Dorothy (Riethman) Gariety, of Russia; and Michael and Marilyn (Wetzel) Keller, of Greenville Great Grandparents: Carl and Esther (Leugers) Gariety, of Russia; and Helen (Thompson) Keller, of Greenville Godparents: Doug Knapke, of Sidney; and Samantha Gariety, of Cincinnati

Sponsor thanked

GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts thanks the CoppockHole Trust for sponsoring The McCartney Years and their longstanding and generous support of the arts in Darke County. The Coppock-Hole Trust has been a sponsor of DCCA programs for over 30 years as well as supporting the preservation of the Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an important cultural center. Tickets for DCCA events are available at 547-0908, at DCCA’s ofﬁce in the Greenville Public Library, or at www. CenterForArts.net.

Bring your kids to Greenville Missionary Church for Kidz Super Saturday.

Church hosts Kidz Super Saturday GREENVILLE – The winter Kidz Super Saturday, Jesus, It’s Your Birthday, will be held on Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m., at the Greenville Missionary Church, 1110 N. Broadway, Greenville. Kidz Super Saturday is for children ages four through sixth grade. The afternoon will be ﬁlled with lots of activities. The children will celebrate Jesus’ birthday and will be involved in crafts, games, stories, food and

prizes. Children from throughout the community are invited to come and have a fun-ﬁlled time. There is no cost involved for this activity and there is no pre-registration needed. Kidz Super Saturday is a children’s outreach ministry of the Greenville Missionary Church. All children are welcome to attend. For more information, call the church at 548-1842.

Kellers celebrate 50th anniversary DARKE CO. – Karl Keller and Dianna Beck were married on Oct. 18, 1964 at Oakland Church of the Brethren by the Rev. Raymond Eller. The late Margaret Wetzel Bixler was Dianna’s maid of honor, while her friends, Connie Coning and Mary Loucks were bridesmaids. Karen Price, Dianna’s sister, was a junior bridesmaid. Kevin Keller served as his brother’s best man. The groomsmen were friends John Dillon, Melvin Witwer and George Adams. Karl’s mother, the late Fannye Keller, mother of six sons, happily dressed her, then seven, granddaughters in matching pink dresses. Karl and Dianna are the parents of Christoph (Tonya), Josh (Diane) Keller, of Horatio and Megan Keller of Nantucket, MA. They are also blessed with grandchildren: Grant,

Karl and Dianna Keller

Evan, Zander, Sierra and Landon Keller. Dianna retired from Greenville City Schools, while Karl is still working at Keller Grain and Feed. The couple celebrated their anniversary with an autumn trip to New England. To celebrate with friends and family, their children and grandchildren are hosting an Open House on Nov. 29, 1-4 p.m., Main Street, Horatio. Come, celebrate and share memories. No gifts, please.

Hanging of the Greens is Nov. 30 LEWISBURG – Everyone is invited to the annual “Hanging of the Greens” service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 511 N. Commerce St., Lewisburg on the first Sunday in Advent, Nov. 30. This dramatic service begins in silence and darkness as those in attendance await the “Light of Christ” symbolizing Christ’s coming into a world of darkness 2,000 years ago and into the darkness of our hearts today. Once the Christ Candle is in place and the sanctuary is alight with the glow of candles, there are readings explaining the history of all our favorite symbols of Christmas, congregational singing of carols and special music. By the end of the service the sanctuary is dressed in its Christmas finery and hearts are prepared to celebrate the true meaning of the season. This is the fifth year for Trinity to offer this beautiful service as a Christmas gift to the communi-

ty. The “Hanging of the Greens” is a wonderful family event with opportunities during the service for children to come forward to help decorate the tree and participate in the lighting of the Advent Candle. The service begins at 7 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour. It will be preceded by a Soup and Sandwich Supper in the multi-purpose room from 5:30-6:30 p.m. There is no charge but donations will be gladly accepted to cover the cost of the meal. Pre-service music will be presented in the sanctuary from 6:30-7 p.m. by local musicians. Parking is available on both the Commerce Street side and the Main Street side of the church with the multi-purpose building located on the west, or Main Street side. For more information or directions, call the church ofﬁce at 962-2741. Everyone is welcome. Dress is casual.

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LUDWICK – Betty Maxine (Saintignon) Ludwick, 93, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at the Reichard Funeral Home Inc., Union City, Ind. Burial is at Teegarden Cemetery Union City, Ohio. BAKER – Richard W. Baker, 81, of Greenville, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Miller Cemetery near Palestine. BECK – Thelma Marie Beck, 92 of Bradford, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. A funeral ser-

vice was held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Gettysburg Cemetery.

DAVIDSON – Andrew Brady Davidson, 33, of Tipp City, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. Services were held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. SAUTER – Marga-

ret “Judy” Sauter, 84, of Greenville, and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at Anso-

nia United Church.

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Landis, 87 of Greenville, Veterandied Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014. A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 at Germantown Cemetery, Germantown; followed by a memorial service at Faith Baptist Church, Greenville.

LAVY – Sylvia E. Lavy, 91, of Greenville, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. A service was held Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at Bible Fellowship Church, Greenville. Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery, Bradford. KRUGH – Victor

Lineage Families of Darke Co. honored GREENVILLE – During the November 2014 meeting of the Darke County Genealogical Society the annual induction of the descendants into the Lineage Families of Darke County, Ohio was held. Inducted this year were Nancy L. Hesson Donley, Athena Donley Moberg, H. Paulette Hesson Ford, Larry Hess, Connor Keiser, and Brenda D. Arnett. Nancy and Athena were inducted into Pioneer Families by proving their ancestors, Jacob Miller and Mary Michael Miller, were in Darke County by 1820. Their son, Emanuel C. Miller and his wife, Nancy Ann Wagaman Miller were living in Adams Twp. in 1829 and 1830, respectively. Century Ancestors were Samuel H. Miller (1865) and Laura Belle Trick Miller (1884) of Van Buren Twp. and Bessie Susana Miller Hesson (1902) and her husband, Lewis C. Hesson (1900). Paulette’s maternal First Family ancestors were all living in Mississinawa Twp., John B. Anderson, and his wife, Rebecca Bowers Anderson, in 1840. John Grissom in 1850 and his wife, Margaret Ent Grissom, in 1847. Francis M. Grissom (1850) and Rebecca M. Anderson Grissom (1843) were the children of these two couples. The son of Francis and Rebecca, Lemuel A. Grissom, is a Century Ancestor. Larry is a descendant of a First Family ancestor, Jacob Hess, who was living in York Twp. in 1840. His son, John Hess, served in Co C of the 187th OVI from March 1865 through January 1866 making him a Civil War ancestor. The 187th was originally formed to serve for one year and their service

Krugh, 79, of Greenville, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. There will be no services.

SURINE – Betty L.

(Brenner) Surine, 92, Veteranof Mt. Dora, Fla. and formerly of Greenville, died Nov. 6, 2014. Private services will be held at a later date with burial to take place in the Greenville Cemetery.

MIKESELL – Bob L. Mikesell, 83, of Greenville, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. A celebration of life service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel, 750 Chestnut St., Greenville. Family will receive friends from 3:30-5 p.m. at the chapel. A private graveside will be held at the convenience of the family in Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison. AVORE – Rev. Dr.

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BLACKBURN – Kenny L. Blackburn, 68, of Greenville formally of Ansonia, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, at Oliver-Floyd Fu-

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Thanksgiving Day dinner GREENVILLE – Come and share a Thanksgiving dinner with your community family on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Fourth St., Greenville. Don’t settle for a TV dinner alone when you can join others in this family meal with “all the trimmings.” In addition to the turkey and dressing, the meal includes mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned green beans, cranberry salad, rolls, milk, coffee and lemonade, as well as assorted pies and desserts. Along with the good food, enjoy music and good company. Donations will be accepted. Call 548-3188 to let them know you will be there.

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First Families (resident of Darke County by 31 December 1850), Civil War Ancestors (Darke County resident who served in the Civil War, 1861-1865) and Century Ancestors (resident of Darke County from 01 January 1851 to present date minus 100 years). Applications and a list of fees may be obtained at the Darke County Research Center located in Garst Museum in Greenville. The research center’s staff may be contacted at 548-5250.

MEREDITH – Nickola S. “Nikki” Meredith, 66, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. There will be no public services. A private burial will be at the convenience of the family at a later date.

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was for the most part in Georgia. Connor is the ﬁrst Pioneer Family ancestor inducted from the Longtown settlement in German (Liberty) Twp. His ancestors, James Clemens and Sophia Sellers Clemens, purchased land while living in Warren County in 1821 and by 1822 were living here in Darke County. The Clemens are considered to be the founding residents of Longtown, a unique tri-racial community. Brenda’s paternal ancestors were all in Monroe Twp. First Family ancestors are John Arnett, Sr. and his wife, Sarah Peppinger Arnett, who settled in 1833. Century Ancestors are Bartholomew J. Arnett, his wife, Elizabeth Bridenbaugh Arnett, and son Joseph B. Arnett in 1860. Joseph’s wife, Susan M. Brandenburg Arnett, and son, Roy E. Arnett, are documented in 1882 and 1891 respectively. Roy’s wife, Nora B. Brown Arnett, was living in Monroe Twp. in 1895 and their son, Richard V. Arnett, in 1914. The Lineage Families of Darke County, Ohio is open to persons who are members of the DCGS and who can successfully prove in the application process ancestors who were residents of Darke County. The speciﬁc categories are Pioneer Families (resident by 31 December 1830),

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Versailles Garden Club plans Holiday Home Tour 2014 VERSAILLES – In anticipation of the holiday season, these homes will be featured during the Versailles Garden Club’s Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 7, 1-5 p.m. Tickets are available at Nature’s Reflections Floral Shop or Sideliner’s Sports Bar and Grill in Versailles or from The Ivy League floral shop in Greenville and any garden club member. Presale tickets are $8 and available at the door for $10 on the day of the tour at any of the houses. These articles have been contributed by the families to give you a preview of the festivities to come. Fleihman Welcome to Travis, Kelly and Lexi Fleihman’s home, 8314 State Route 121, Greenville, Ohio. Our unique home was originally built in 1905, while two additions make the home what it is today. The first was completed in 1954 and the latest addition including our main living space was finished in 1982. Many unique features abound in this home, previously owned

by Dr. Jim and Betsy Farhback. One of our favorite hidden features is a cross that graces one of the windowpanes as you enter, located in the attic window, which sets the peaceful mood of our home. As you drive up the circular drive, you will be greeted by a reindeer and sleigh. A white Christmas tree waits as you enter through the porch into the law office. The office is filled with white, gold and silver decorations. Upon entering the main living area of our home you will find a live 12 ft. tree filling the air with a beautiful aroma. Each room in the home is adorned with its own Christmas tree, including two guest bedrooms, on decorated with a pink Victorian theme and the other in burgundy and burlap. As you enter Lexi’s room you will see her passion for swimming – the tree is decked out with some of Lexi’s medals. Complete with macaroni “lane lines.” To complement the swimming theme,

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Prakel memories of our children and all the cousins sharing holidays with their grandparents. We continue the tradition with our family. It’s with this spirit that we share our home on Versailles Garden Club’s Holiday Home Tour. The home is decorated with decorations that we have collected for the past 55 years starting when we were married in 1959. Many of the decorations were acquired during our travels throughout the years. Rarely do we travel someplace and not pick up some items for Christmas. Many have been acquired during Garden club ﬁeld trips, artisan tours, from our parents, family and sources too many to name. Some of the favorites are Christopher Radko, Deb Strain Snowman collection, North Pole Christmas Village and a white Nativity collection. We take great delight in giving each of our grandchildren a Christmas ornament each year to carry on the tradition. In this way we hope to convey the true meaning of the holy and blessed holiday of Christmas. Prakel Margery Prakel invites you to tour her home at 236 East Ward Street, Versailles. She has always been interested in restoring or renovating an old home. The land where the home is located was platted July 7, 1874, by J. C. Williamson, a phy-

sician, who settled in Darke County in 1827. During the 1877’s Lewis Fulkerth built the first dwelling on the lot. The house has exchanged hands many times in the past 137 years. In 1874, J.P. Gordon’s widow became the owner of the property and was followed by J.C. Tillman. The home was then sold to Nick Didier in 1899. The ownership was then passed onto Francis Didier and in 1903, Henry Fisher received the deed to the property. The Prakel family has always referred to the home as the Fisher House. Many changes and additions have been made through the years. The opportunity presented itself in 2003 for the Prakels to renovate the Fisher home. As you enter the living room and the dining room you notice the woodwork and windows representative of an earlier period. The furniture also reminds us of our grandparents and their Christmas decoration including the manger scene. The table setting in the dining room is 110 years old. When you step into the kitchen and family room you will notice the same woodwork style as in the old part of the home. The first floor bedroom brings back the era of the 1930’s furniture. You will find homemade quilts in the three upstairs bedrooms along with the reminder of earlier homes and Christmas joy.

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Bridge burden great; resources insufficient BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE – “I have always known our bridge burden is great, but I didn’t know how great,” said Darke County Engineer Jim Surber. He is referring to a recent report by the National Association of Counties in which Darke County is noted as being 10th in the nation for the number of county-owned bridges. “The counties with more bridges than Darke include Harris (Houston, TX), Sedgwick (Wichita, KS) and Lane (Eugene, OR)… Their populations range from 351 thousand to over four million.” The number of bridges for each county, respectively, is 752, 589 and 410. Darke County has 399. Surber also noted the federal bridge definition is over a 20-foot span; Ohio’s definition is 10 feet. “That puts us at 531,” he said. In a recent communication to State Representative Jim Buchy, Surber noted Darke has more bridges than any other county in Ohio, adding the nine counties nationwide with more bridges are all in western states with much larger land areas. Darke County has 521 miles of county roads, 541 miles of township roads and 183 miles of city streets in addition to the bridges. According to Surber static funding over the past eight years has impacted the ability

of agencies in the county to repair their roads and bridges. For example, he said three years ago township trustees paved about 15 miles of roads a year; this year they’ll pave about ﬁve miles. Also, in the past the county paved three times as many roads as it worked on bridges; today it paves 12 times as much in roads as it works on bridges. “And that’s just using our own people (already on the payroll),” he added. “It’s bad,” he said. “The worst I’ve seen it in 30 years. And there’s no help… statewide or locally.” One potential solution Surber had considered was to put a one-half percent sales tax initiative on the ballot for the beneﬁt of all 42 agencies (20 township, 20 villages, Greenville City and Darke County). He acknowledged it would have been a tough sell but if it passed it could have generated $2.3 million to divide among all agencies for road and street paving, as well as the county’s bridges. “We can’t do it,” Surber said. “Even if 100 percent of all voters agreed to it, we still couldn’t do it. The commissioners have already taken it to the maximum allowed by the state: 1.5 percent. “It’s ironic,” he added. “The state is always talking about empowering local government. But (when we need to do it) we’re not empowered.”

A carriage travels down historic South Broadway during last year’s event.

First Friday is A Christmas Night GREENVILLE - Don’t miss the last First Friday event of 2014! Main Street Greenville invites you to December’s First Friday Event – A Christmas Night, scheduled for Dec. 5. Sponsored by GTI (Greenville Technology, Inc.), this event will feature many fun activities in the downtown district for children of all ages to enjoy! “We hope many families will join them during December’s First Friday,” said Amber Garrett, executive director for Main Street Greenville. “Downtown has such a gorgeous ambiance. From the lights to the carriage rides, it will be a great way to get you in the Christmas spirit!” * Downtown businesses open late for shopping and dining! * Shop at participating businesses to earn entries in our Win the Window Contest! * Free Horse Carriage Rides located in front of the Courthouse from 6-9 pm * Christmas at the Manor - located at St. Clair Manor from 5-9 p.m. (224 E. 3rd Street) from 5-9 p.m. * Visit with Santa - at

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The Ami McClurkin Community Fund of the Darke County Foundation recently awarded grants to five non-profit organizations that serve county residents – (seated) Ami McClurkin, (first row) Krista Stump, Gini Stuckey, Torri Brown, Erica Wentworth, (second row) Brian McKibben, Jeff Vaughn, Verd Stuckey, Mike Brown, and Lauren Henry,

The Darke County Foundation recently awarded community grants to nonprofit organizations that serve Darke County residents. Pictured are Sharon Fellers, Roxanne Leeper, Andrea Jordan, Frank Miller, and Christy Prakel, Darke County Foundation president.

Foundation awards community grants GREENVILLE – The Darke County Foundation (formerly named the HOPE Foundation) recently awarded community grants to non-proﬁt organizations serving Darke County residents. The following groups received grants to support their programs: ACES Alternative School; Ansonia Elementary Music Department; Anthony Wayne Early Childhood

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table gifts for the benefit of the community. Nonprofit organizations in Darke Co. may apply for grants from the Darke Co. Foundation by filling out the grant application made available in April each year. Deadline to submit the application is in early June. For more information, call 5484673 or visit www.darkecountyfoundation.org.

Village Singers will sing in December ARCANUM – The Village Singers will be participating in this year’s “Winter Night” activities in Arcanum. On Dec. 6, 3 p.m., after the parade and arrival of Santa, the Village Singers will be hosting a community Christmas caroling/sing-along at Trinity United Methodist Church. The concert will feature the Village Singers performing a few of their standard Christmas songs. Special guest performances featuring Ian Stukenborg, classi-

cal guitarist, will also be included. On Dec. 13, 7 p.m., the choir will be caroling in Ivester Park in the Boy Scout enclosed shelter. To complete the Christmas season, the choir will be caroling at the Darke County Home, Sterling House and Oakley Place. Anyone with a desire to sing beautiful music is invited to join this fourpart harmony choir under the direction of Roseanna Bogan. The choir currently performs its

GJHS concert set GREENVILLE – The Greenville Junior High Vocal Music Department under the direction of Kari Lemon, will present its annual Holiday Program on Nov. 25. The Seventh Grade Choir will have three pieces. The Eighth Grade Choir will be performing two Christmas pieces. The Eighth Grade Choir will also be

performing two of their pieces from the Darke Co. Junior High Choral Festival. Both ensembles will also combine to sing. Additional spotlight numbers will also be featured. The concert will be held in Memorial Hall and begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free and doors will open to the public at 6:30 p.m.

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Girls basketball season tips-off GREENVILLE - The annual Annie Oakley Shootout girls basketball tournament will kick-off the season Nov. 28-29 at the Greenville High School. On Nov. 28 the jr. varsity teams will tip-off at 3 p.m. with Greenville vs Eaton, then at 4:30 p.m. with Versailles vs Graham. The girls varsity will take the court at 6 p.m. with the Lady Wave of Greenville hosting Eaton, the Versailles will play Graham at 7:30 p.m. The championship games will commence Saturday,

Nov. 29 with the consolation game for jr. varsity at 3 p.m. and the championship game at 4:30 p.m. Varsity second round games begin at 6 p.m. with the consolation game and at 7:30 p.m. for the tournament championship. As always, this will be an exciting mixed conference tournament sponsored by Ernst Team Sports. Cost for the tournament is $6 for adults and $4 for students (K-12). The Greenville Athletic Boosters will be sponsoring the concession stand for the weekend.

Pictured is Green Wave senior Aaron Balsbaugh shooting foul shot in scrimmage against Anna Nov. 18 at Greenville High School.(Clinton Randall photo)

Wave basketball returns with experience BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE - Coming off a winning season, the Greenville varsity basketball team has high hopes as they enter the 2014-15 season. With three returning starters from last year, Clay Guillozet, Allen Tabler and Aaron Balsbaugh, the Green Wave will have plenty of experience on the court. Since Coach Mike Bashore took over the team, the program has shown growth in success season after season. In 2012, Greenville finished last in the GWOC North and had a 2-19 record. They started finding their groove in the 2013 season, finishing 8-14 overall. Then last season, the team finished with a winning record of 14-9 and second

in the GWOC North. “We have set a goal for us as a team to win the GWOC North,” Coach Bashore told The Early Bird. “I think we can be really good offensively, but to win a championship depends on our defense.” Bashore says that Trotwood and Piqua will be the team’s biggest hurdles to get past for a conference division title. Greenville opens the season at home against Beavercreek on Dec. 5. Tip off for the junior varsity game is 6 p.m. with the varsity to follow. Check the sports section of The Early Bird each week during the season for schedules of all the Darke County schools’ winter sports and on bluebagmedia.com for score, reports and more.

Bowling and Silent Auction Night GREENVILLE – The Greenville Athletic Boosters held its annual Bowling and Silent Auction Fundraiser Night on Nov. 8 at Treaty Lanes. The event included bowling, pizza and a silent auction, as well as door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. A special thank you goes out to all of their sports coaches, players and the local businesses

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GREENVILLE – A Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest, sponsored by the Greenville Elks Lodge #1139, on Dec. 6 at the Greenville High School Gym. This event is for boys and girls ages eight to 13 by April 1, 2015. Bring a birth certificate. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. The program provides a character-building, competitive experience for all contestants. Contestants have an opportunity to move up in the competition with one boy and one girl from each age group winning a national title at the National finals in Springfield, Mass.

that worked together to provide “Themed Baskets” to be auctioned during the event. This evening of bowling and bidding raised over $4,000 and all proceeds will go toward Greenville’s student athletic programs as well as providing scholarships. Thank you to the following businesses. Professional Level Sponsorship – Greenville National Bank, Second National Bank, and Maid Rite Semi-Pro Level Sponsorship – Johnston Chiropractic Clinic If your organization would like to be involved with the Greenville Athletic Boosters, contact greenvilleboosters@yahoo.com.

Greenville’s All-GWOC first team, Bryce Jenkinson (back left) and Isaiah Hayes (front right). (Clinton Randall photo)

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GREENVILLE - The Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) and Southwest District recognized several Greenville varsity football players this season. Two of Greenville football’s defensive star players were recently honored in recognition of their stand-out season

with the Wave. Seniors Isaiah Hayes and Bryce Jenkinson were both named to the All-GWOC team for 2014. In addition, Jenkinson was also named to the ﬁrst team All-Southwest District. Wave senior running-back Codi Byrd was named to second team All-Southwest Dis-

trict, while teammates Allen Tabler and Logan Eldridge were honorable mentions for the 2014 season elite squad. “All-GWOC and AllSouthwest District are huge honors,” Greenville varsity football coach Aaron Shaffer told The Early Bird. “To have our players recognized as

some of the best in our entire conference and even the state is a huge accomplishment!” “I am really proud of our players and all the hard work they put into be great student- athletes,” Coach Shaffer added. “The hard work is paying dividends!”

VERSAILLES - Versailles’ senior basketball star Kyle Ahrens made it ofﬁcial to be play basketball at Michigan State next season. He signed his national letter of intent Nov. 13, committing to the Big Ten school in Lansing, Mich. “I’m glad to see his dreams come true,” said Versailles varsity basketball coach Scott McEldowney. “I’ve never seen someone have such a pursuit to be the best basketball player he can and want to play at a high level.” Ahrens was on pace last year to go over 1000 points before breaking his leg early in the season. Despite the injury, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo still recruited Ahrens to be a Spartan. “Where better than Michigan State,” McEldowney added. “I feel he is a great ﬁt for their program.”

Versailles senior Kyle Ahrens signs the national letter of intent Nov. 13 to play basketball with Michigan State following graduation. (Clinton Randall photo)

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Eldora Speedway champions to be honored at Awards Celebration ROSSBURG – An intense points chase at Eldora Speedway that culminated with first-time champions Matt Westfall (DIRTcar Modified) and Frank Paladino (Eldora Stock Car); along with Matt Miller’s defense of his DIRTcar Late Model title, will be honored Saturday evening January 24, 2015 with the annual Awards Celebration. To be held in the adjacent Eldora Ballroom, the doors will swing open at 5 p.m., with opening remarks at 6:30 followed by the distribution of awards and $30,000 in point fund monies. Each of the three divisions competes for a $10,000 point fund annually at the legendary half-mile oval. As has become tradition in recent years, the Sunoco-sponsored American Late Model Series (ALMS) will join the ceremony with the presentation of their championship awards and point fund as well. Brandon Thirlby will return to the stage as the ALMS champion. Even with an impressive run of eleven A-Feature finishes among the

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specialty awards will be distributed, including: Rookie of the Year; Most Improved Driver; Hard Luck Award; Best Appearing Car and the coveted Chick Hale Sportsman of the Year trophy. Pricing for the lively affair remains at the 2005 price of $23 per person and will go on sale Dec. 15, by contacting the Eldora ofﬁce at 338-3815 or online at www.EldoraSpeedway. com. The deadline for ordering tickets is January 16, 2015. Additional information regarding Eldora Speedway and its 62nd season, including ticket and campsite purchases is also available on the track’s website. Race fans can keep up-to-date with the plans going into the 2015 season by following @EldoraSpeedway on Twitter, hitting ‘Like’ at Facebook.com/EldoraSpeedway.

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top five, including five victories, Westfall needed a stellar run during the division’s final event of the season, the DIRTcar UMP Fall Nationals by Allstar Performance, to keep Jerry Bowersock from winning back-toback championships. Westfall rose to the occasion with wins on each of the preliminary nights of the three-night program, but a consistent finishing Bowersock remained within reach going into the lucrative 25-lap battle on the halfmile oval that featured a collection of the nation’s top running Modified chauffeurs. Both drivers had issues throughout the chase, but Westfall’s 15th place finish over Bowersock’s 29th ‘sealed the deal’ and secured Ludlow Falls, OH driver Westfall his first Eldora title. Paladino’s ride to a championship was even more nail-biting. Going into the final Stock

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Pictured in no specific order: Sharon Fellers of Grace Resurrection Community Center and Castine Area Food Bank, Margaret Craig of Arcanum Faith United Methodist Church, Phil King of JC Penney, Mike Snyder of Greenville Kiwanis Club, Chris Raffel and Jim Sauer of St. Marys Catholic Church, John Keller of Oakland Church of the Brethren, John Persons of Greenville First Presbyterian Church, Denny Miller of Cedar Grove Church, Jim Morehouse of East Main Church and Joseph Soley, Co-Chairman of the Community Christmas Drive. (Clinton Randall photo)

Community comes together for annual Christmas Drive GREENVILLE - The 2014 Darke County Community Christmas Drive is coming. Starting just after Thanksgiving on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29, local volunteers will be collecting donations at 11 different locations throughout the county. The efforts will continue on every Friday and Saturday in December before concluding on Monday and Tuesday, December 22 and 23. At most locations, donations will be gratefully accepted between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. In Greenville, volunteers will be “bell ringing” at Kroger, The KitchenAid Experience, Eikenberry’s IGA, both entrances at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, JC Penney and Big Lots. Donations can also be made at Sutton’s Super Valu in Arcanum, The Greenville National Bank in Ansonia and the Farmers State Bank in New Madison. New to the list of businesses hosting bell ringers is the Walgreens Store in Greenville. Christmas Drive Co-

Chairman Joe Soley stated, “With the closing of Kmart in Greenville and the eventual closing of Big Lots, we will need more participation at the other locations around the county. Our food banks are in need of food and supplies more than ever. We have appreciated your generosity in the past.” Last year, despite all the struggles with our local economy, people generously stepped up and gave $23,745.86 which went to help the good work of FISH, Community Unity, the Grace Resurrection Community Center and the food banks in Ansonia, Arcanum and Castine. No money is paid to any of the volunteers and all of the proceeds remain in Darke County. Churches helping with the “bell ringing” this year include the Gospel Baptist Church, St. John Lutheran, Oakland Church of the Brethren, St. Mary’s Catholic, Coletown Christian, Greenville Missionary, St. Paul United Church of Christ, St. Paul Lutheran, St. Paul

Episcopal, Bible Fellowship, Stelvideo Christian, East Zion, Fort Jefferson United Methodist, Evangelical United Methodist, Greenville Church of the Brethren, Christian and Missionary Alliance, First Congregational Christian, First United Methodist, First Presbyterian, Beamsville and the Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren. Also helping out will be the Greenville Kiwanis Club, Greenville Rotary Club, Greenville Lion’s Club, Greenville National Bank, DeColores Montessori Junior High Farm School and the Darke County Association of Realtors. Besides the various locations around the area, personal or business donations can also be made to the “Darke County Community Christmas Drive” at P.O. Box 15, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or they can be left with Mike Boyer at the main branch of Greenville National Bank. Any questions about the drive can be directed to Co-Chairman Joseph Soley at 5470533.

GREENVILLE – The stage had been set. Theo Makombe said BOB ROBINSON the Hutus Associate Editor were planbluebagmedia.com ning genocide even during peace talks in 1990. “The U.N. (United Nations) began to notice this… or something, but they couldn’t get other (member) nations to respond.” Makombe, a member of the Rwanda Tutsi tribe, said the Hutus used the radio for a campaign of hate propaganda. They referred to Tutsis as “a plague, cockroaches, monsters.” He noted instructions on what to do were even broadcast. “The U.N. refused to scramble the air waves, saying it was free speech.” Then on April 6, 1994, President Juvenal Habyarimana’s plane was shot down. The Hutus blamed the Tutsi and it began. “Within hours they began broadcasting it was time to start. By that morning, thousands were dead,” Makombe said. The 1994 Rwanda genocide had begun. Makombe was one of only 300 survivors of a slaughter that killed nearly 50,000 people. He was 14 years old at the time. Twenty years later, on Nov. 13, the young man spoke to a packed room at the Greenville Public Library about the experience, the book he wrote and a special message to Americans… “You have a beautiful country,” he said. “My country is beautiful, too. Now it is peaceful. It has been peaceful for 20 years. Rwanda is small, about the same size as Ohio.” He added today Rwanda is the fastest growing country in Africa… the safest, cleanest

A member of the audience talks to Theo Makombe about his book – and his message to Americans – at the Greenville Public Library. (Bob Robinson photo)

and it’s still making big changes. He introduced his book, “The Race for Life: Memoirs of a Rwandan Genocide Survivor,” noting it took him ﬁve years to write it. It is an account of his survival, years of hatred and wanting to kill Hutus, then a subsequent desire for education, learning and knowing God. “Some people can commit genocide and not feel anything. It’s not hard to come out,” he said. “The hardest part is to come out completely and get over it.” He remembered his mother telling him when the killing started, “I see life in you… I want you to keep running. Not just with your legs, but with your mind.” Noting he has spoken to “a million people,” Makombe said he was still trying to understand why he was still alive. “The greatest tragedy of life is not death,” he added. “It is life without a purpose.” His purpose is ministry. Today it is ministry in America. “I have been in America six years and three months,” he said. Noting the crime and violence, especially on college and local school campuses, he said “This is not about Africa, it’s about the U.S.A. I have 10 years ahead of me.

I want to see a movement… a movement where we can come together; inspire each other.” Telling the audience it has a lot of work to do, his message was to keep America strong. “Coming together is a great thing,” he said. “Inspire each other.” He noted it doesn’t have to be through Christianity… “Whatever brings peace… we have to do something about it.” He told parents to educate their children, but also to be careful. “Education can be used to build, but it can also be used to destroy,” he said. “If you have children, you have to be thinking… what legacy do we want to leave for our children… “You have to ﬁght for them!” Makombe’s wife, Bri, said she and her husband came to Ohio in 2011. They’ve spoken at schools, on the radio and television, and elsewhere… “We were already in our ministries before we were married.” She acknowledged the ﬁve years it took for her husband to write his book, that he was dealing with considerable hatred. “It took a lot of healing,” she said. “It was a rejoining with the community.”

Pictured (not in order) are Marilyn Delk and Kristy Cutarelli of Fish, Darke County Commissioners Mike Rhoades, Diane Delaplane and Mike Stegall, with 3-year-old Nick Shank and 4-year-old Hollie Head. (Clinton Randall)

Fish asks community for annual Mitten Tree donations GREENVILLE – The Fish Mitten Tree once again needs donated gloves and mittens to decorate its empty branches; these donations will be distributed to the children enrolled in Darke County Head Start programs. In addition to the Mitten Tree located at Montage, 525 South Broadway in Greenville, a Mitten Tree also will stand inside the Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, and in the Ben Franklin store, 4 West George Street, Arcanum. Many churches and organizations also erect trees that collect gloves and mittens from their members; these donations are then passed on to Fish to be given to the little Head Start participants. The Mitten Tree has been an annual holiday project

of the local Fish organization for almost 50 years. “The Mitten Tree provides the opportunity for people of all ages and incomes to participate in the true spirit of the season,” said Marilyn Delk, the Fish volunteer who is coordinating the Mitten Tree project. “We sincerely hope that our generous neighbors will once again this year be able to spare the relatively small amount required to purchase a pair of mittens or gloves and bring joy and warmth to local children who may not receive many other gifts this Christmas,” Mrs. Delk concluded. To best meet the needs of children directly served by Head Start programs, donated gloves and mittens should ﬁt boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 5; however, donated

items in larger or smaller sizes will be shared with Head Start families. So that the mittens and gloves can be distributed prior to Christmas, contributions should be made by December 15. For more information regarding the Mitten Tree, contact Mrs. Delk at 548-2482. Fish is an ecumenical volunteer organization that responds to emergency food needs; the Fish Choice Food Pantry, located at 400 Markwith Avenue, is open on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., and on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. No appointment is necessary to visit the Food Pantry; clients are eligible for help once every month. The Fish phone number is 548-2000.

Pictured from left to right: Ellie Germain, Human Resource; Michael Rench, Whirlpool Corporate Procurement Manager; Victor French, Fish Choice Food Pantry; Sharon Fellers, Grace Resurrection Community Center; Jason Hollinger, Engineering Manager; Dianna McDonald, Castine Area Food Bank; Mark Phillips, Staff Accountant; and Monica Burns, Project Manager. (Clinton Randall photo)

Whirlpool Corporation donates $20,000 to local food banks GREENVILLE - The local Whirlpool Corporation of Greenville recently donated approximately $20,000 to aid local food banks. The money was donated equally to three different Darke County

charities, including Fish Choice Food Pantry, Castine Area Food Bank and Grace Resurrection Community Center. The donation money is raised annually from the Whirlpool Corporate

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Tourism grant deadline nearing GREENVILLE – Funds are available to non-proﬁt organizations sponsoring special events in Darke County through the Darke County Visitors Bureau in 2015. The deadline of Dec. 1 is fast approaching. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, with primary consideration given to applications that (1) attract overnight visitors; (2) attract visitors from more than 50 miles outside of Darke County and (3) feature new or expanded events or programs. Interested non-proﬁt organizations should contact the Darke County

Visitors Bureau (DCVB) immediately for consideration. All completed application forms and support materials must be in the Darke County Visitors Bureau ofﬁce by December 1, 2014. Application packets will then be reviewed by an independent group of citizens from all across Darke County serving on the DCVB’s Tourism Grant Committee. All applicants will be informed of the decision on or about Jan. 31, 2015. Recipients are required to attend a free tourism orientation workshop and submit a ﬁnal report. To receive a tourism

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mation can also be found on the bureau’s website on the home page and on the ‘news and press’ page, VisitDarkeCounty.org.

Help needed for Toys for Tots VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA chapter is conducting its 21st annual Toys for Tots Drive by collecting toys for the Darke County Toys for Tots Program in collaboration with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. They are asking for donations to assist the less fortunate children in Darke County. Children receiving the toys range in age from newborn’s to 16 years old. You can donate new toys or toys that are in excellent or used condition. Donations can be made from Nov. 25 through Dec. 16. The drop off spots include Versailles Saving and Loans, St. Denis Catholic Church, Holy Family Catholic Church, Ver-

sailles Christian Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Versailles Schools Cafetorium , Versailles United Methodist Church, Webster United Methodist Church, Second National Bank, US Bank, Dollar General, Versailles Ace Hardware, Versailles Marathon and Johns IGA. If you want to make a monetary donation, make checks payable to Darke County Toys for Tots, and send the check to Versailles FFA at 280 Marker Road, Versailles, Ohio 45380. Versailles Savings and Loan will match up to $200 in monetary donations. Join them in making the holiday season brighter for all Darke County children.

Jewelry and ceramics featured GREENVILLE – Pottery by Julie Clark, Dionne Fleming and Loretta Wray plus jewelry created by Richmond, Ind. silversmith Terri Logan will be on display during the ﬁnal “Art at the Mill” exhibit of this season which opens Dec. 5 and continues through Dec. 31. The opening night reception will take place during Bear’s Mill’s annual Candlelight Open House on Dec. 5, 6 to 10 p.m. “This exhibit is entitled ‘Adorn,’ because the ceramic artwork can adorn the home while the timeless jewelry adorns the body,” said Julie Clark, gallery coordinator for Bear’s Mill. “In addition to offering unique pieces to adorn yourself or your home, this exhibit offers one-of-a-kind gifts that will be treasured long past the holiday season,” Ms. Clark explained. Terri Logan earned a Masters degree in Art Therapy, uniting her love for her chosen career ﬁeld, psychology, with her love for art and providing a professional career that utilized the arts in many forms. However, after 18 years as a psychotherapist, she decided to become a full-time artist; she describes this decision from a psychological perspective, saying that she makes jewelry because of the intimacy the function allows, and uses metal and stone because they are inherently strong materials with a rich historic value and intrinsic links to our civilization. Her work has garnered many awards and prestigious gallery placements. Julie Clark has maintained a private pottery studio adjacent to Bear’s Mill for 35 years. “Inspiration for my clay work comes from the history and beauty here, which I am honored to enjoy daily,” she said. Her pieces feature modern elements which are inspired by the historic site, pairing rustic and contemporary in appealing combinations that seem totally appropriate and natural. In 1993, Dionne Flem-

Terri Logan’s jewelry will be on display during Art at the Mill.

ing moved to Darke County where she began working with Julie Clark in her studio. “Julie has taught me so many things about clay, firing, design, and form; and I continue to learn with her,” the Salt Lake City native stated. Dionne, who works full time at a job unrelated to art, says she is drawn to natural shapes and surfaces, and hopes to continue her pursuit of the endless possibilities of ceramics. “Pottery is my creative outlet; it fills my soul,” she explained. Loretta Wray says she enjoys producing functional pieces that can be used on a daily basis. “I hope that when someone takes a piece of my pottery home, they will use it and enjoy it,” Loretta stated. The ceramic artist built her own salt/soda kiln on her small farm near New Castle, Ind., where she pursues her dream of creating pottery that connects with people and with nature. Artworks by Gary Hovey and Dan Knepper will remain in the Gallery at the Mill through Nov. 30. “Art at the Mill” receives financial support from Darke County Endowment for the Arts. Art exhibits are on view during regular Mill store hours, 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily. Historic Bear’s Mill, owned and operated by Friends of Bear’s Mill, a non-profit organization, is located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road about five miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at 548-5112 or www. bearsmill.com.

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GREENVILE – The seasons are speeding along, and the landscape around us has been changing. There have also been changes for adult immunizations recently, especially for the 65 and over crowd. Most adults are already familiar with the Pneumococcal vaccine (PPSV23), typically administered to people over age 65 years, or younger if certain health conditions are present. The newest recommendations from CDC include a second pneumococcal vaccine called PCV13 or Prevnar. All adults 65 years or older should receive: * A dose of PCV13, followed by a dose of the PPSV23, ideally 6 to 12 months later. * If any doses of PPSV23 have already been received, the dose of PCV13 should be given at least one year after receipt of the most recent PPSV23 dose. * If a dose of PCV13 was already received at a younger age, another dose

is not recommended. Clear as mud? The Darke County Health Department is able to help sort out this new recommendation; call them at 548-4196. They have both Pneumococcal vaccines in stock, and some insurances may pay for both doses, and some may not. Both of these vaccines are expensive for them to purchase. It is important that those wanting to receive PCV13 have the date of their PPSV23 vaccination, as certain intervals must be maintained. Pneumonia can be a serious complication of inﬂuenza. The Health Department still has a supply of Inﬂuenza if you are in need of this vaccine. Visit 300 Garst Ave, Greenville. On Dec. 9, the Darke County Health Department will not be open for the morning clinic, but will resume with the clinic from 2-5 p.m. Mark your calendars and let friends, family, and neighbors know of this change.

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Check BBB before choosing a charity BY JOHN NORTH PRESIDENT/CEO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU DAYTON – November is designated as Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, American Diabetes Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month and

much more. Many fundraising events will be held to raise money for research and new programs. To ensure your support goes to trustworthy charities now and throughout the year, your Better Business Bu-

Morning hike set GREENVILLE – There is something invigorating about crisp winter morning air! Join a naturalist as they hike the trails of Shawnee Prairie, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville, every Tuesday morning. They will focus on birds, tree ID, winter animal tracks and anything else that

catches our eye! Hikes will begin at the winter start time of 9 a.m. in December, January and February. Meet in the Nature Center parking lot dressed for the weather. If you have any questions, call the Nature Center at 548-0165 or visit www. darkecountyparks.org.

Project FeederWatch GREENVILLE – Join Darke County Park District as they participate in Project FeederWatch, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This is a unique ‘Citizen Science’ program organized by Cornell University studies winter bird populations. No matter your birding level, beginner or expert, your

help is needed! They will gather inside the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 St. Rt. 502 West, Greenville and count the birds that visit the bird-feeding station. Just drop in anytime on Tuesday or Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call the Nature Center, 548-0165.

reau encourages you to do your research. Remember, charities do amazing things for millions of people every year and people are generous in support of these charities’ missions. Unfortunately, scammers take advantage of good-hearted people, as well as charities and those needing the assistance. Over the last year, charities were inquired about almost 77,000 times with BBBs across North America. Locally, they were inquired about more than 7,700 times last year. In fact, local charities were the 55th most inquired about industry. When looking for a trustworthy charity, your BBB offers these tips: * Don’t be pressured into giving. A reputable charity will give you time to make an informed decision. * Ask questions. An organization with nothing to hide will be happy to answer them. * Never give out personal information to unfamiliar organizations. * Be wary making online donations. Be sure the URL starts with https://. Also, if you text a donation, understand you may be charged a fee on your

mobile plan. * Ask for a copy of the 990 form, annual report and financial statements. * Watch out for a charity with a similar name to a well-known charitable organization. * Refrain from giving cash or by wire transfer. Donate by check or credit card. Never donate money over the phone. Give your donation to the charity, not an individual or third party. * The state of Ohio requires charitable organizations register with the Attorney General’s Office. If they aren’t registered, it may be a red flag. * Keep records of your donations so you can document them at tax time. If you think you’ve been a victim of a charity scam, you can file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC is a great tool and resource for charity scams. For more information, visit ftc.gov/charityfraud. You can also turn to your BBB to file a complaint, get a list of BBB Accredited Charities or reports on charities you’re considering. Visit www. bbb.org/dayton or call (937) 222-5825 or (800) 776-5301.

Corning retirees meet GREENVILLE – The Corning Retirees will hold its annual Christmas Program in the Brick Room at the Brethren Retirement Community on Dec. 4. They invite former Corning employees and friends to come at 7 p.m. to enjoy fellowship and entertainment by Gestures from the Heart, Wanda Dickmann and Sharon Jones. The group will also be collecting non perishable food for a local food pantry and toys for children in the community. All

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donations to these worthy charities would be appreciated. The group has also made donations to Darke County Cancer Association and State of the Heart Hospice.

Township Association plans annual banquet GREENVILLE – The Darke County Township Association will have its annual Christmas Banquet at Romer’s, E. Main St., Greenville, on Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. The trustees and fiscal officers extend an invitation to other public officials, businesses and friends to join them for an evening of good food, entertainment by the Tri-Village HS Chorus, messages from state and local of-

ﬁcials and great door prizes. The cost for this special evening is $14 per person. Please phone your reservation number to Dave Brewer, 4473295, or Debbie Kuhnle, 548-5567, by Nov. 28. Make checks payable to the Darke County Township Assoc. and mail to Dave Brewer, 7895 New Harrison-Bradford Road, Bradford, Ohio 45308.

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CANADIAN BACON 4.59lb ...................................................................... Kahn’s Deluxe Club All Meat

FROZEN TURKEY BREASTS 1.69lb ...................................................................... Eckrich 14 oz. Skinless

reg. $3.99 SMOKED SAUSAGE 1.99ea ...................................................................... Deutsch Kase Haus Colby LONGHORN CHUNK 3.69lb CHEESE SLICED 1.99lb ...................................................................... In Store Made Fresh Stuffed PORK SAUSAGE 2.69lb ...................................................................... Lipari Old Tyme Smoked TURKEY HAM 2.99lb ...................................................................... In Store Made, Ready to Eat, Fully Cooked HAM LOAF 3.99lb SPECIAL ORDERS CALL 996-1781 ...................................................................... Farmland 95% Fat Free COOKED HAM 2.99lb ...................................................................... Armour CORNED BEEF 6.49lb ...................................................................... Farmland HAM & CHEESE LOAF 2.49lb ...................................................................... PLU 5

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BOLOGNA 2.39lb ...................................................................... Cooper Farms Honey Roasted

SMOKED TURKEY BREAST 3.79lb ...................................................................... Lebanon

BOLOGNA 6.29lb ...................................................................... Boneless Beef Arm Chuck Shoulder

SWISS ROAST 4.29lb ...................................................................... Boneless Beef

STEW MEAT 4.39lb ...................................................................... Boneless Beef Arm Chuck

SHOULDER SWISS STEAK 4.39lb ...................................................................... Our Best Bone-In Center Cut

PORK LOIN CHOPS 2.49lb ...................................................................... Cut from the Pork Loin, Extra Meaty Bone-In Country Style

SPARE RIBS 2.19lb ...................................................................... Bone-In Sirloin End

PORK LOIN ROAST 1.99lb ...................................................................... Fresh, Never Frozen, in approx. 3lb. Bags

BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS 1.99lb ...................................................................... 11/24/14-11/29/14

Specialty Bakers 22 oz Pre-Baked, Thaw & Serve

PUMPKIN PIES 2.99ea ...................................................................... Rhoades 48 oz. 36 Count

DINNER ROLLS 3.99ea ...................................................................... Prebaked 15 oz

SISTER SCHUBERT’S DINNER ROLLS 2.49ea ...................................................................... New York 10.5-11.5 oz

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First Baptist Church

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Faith Baptist Church

740 E Russ Rd., Greenville, 548-1808

Greenville Baptist Temple 4689 Childrens Home Bradford Rd., 548-7283

Union City First Baptist Church

225 S. First St., Union City, OH 937-968-6163 ---------------------------------------------

BRETHREN Beech Grove Church of the Brethren

3420 Harrison Rd., Hollansburg 937-997-4895

Bradford Church of The Brethren 120 West Oakwood St., 448-2215

Castine Church of the Brethren 624 State Route 127, Arcanum 678-9945

Cedar Grove Church

373 Love Rd., New Paris, 997-3675

Greenville Church of the Brethren 421 Central Ave., 548-3583

Oakland Church of The Brethren 8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd. Bradford * 448-2287

Pitsburg Church of Brethren

8376 Pitsburg Laura Rd., Arcanum 937-692-8772 ---------------------------------------------

CATHOLIC St Mary’s Catholic Church 233 W Third St. Greenville 548-1616

Immaculate Conception

5874 N. Buckneck Rd. (RR 2), Bradford, (937)448-6220

St Mary

425 W Hickory St, Union City, IN (765)964-4202 ---------------------------------------------

CHRISTIAN Ansonia Christian Church

115 W. 5th St., Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-3575

CMA Church

306 Devor St., Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-4955

Stelvideo Christian Church

6808 Church St., Stelvido, Greenville, OH 316-8198

Teegarden Congregational Church 2753 State Route 47 W., Ansonia 337-4249

Woodington Congregation Church

8978 N State Route 49, Greenville 548-9441 ---------------------------------------------

CHURCH OF CHRIST Greenville Church of Christ

4599 Childrens Home Bradford Rd., Greenville, 937-548-4467 ---------------------------------------------

CHURCH OF GOD Ansonia First Church of God

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The New Beginning Church of God

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LUTHERAN St. John Lutheran Church

7418 State Route 121, Greenville 548-5404

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Webster United Methodist Church

8849 Seibt Rd., Versailles 526-3855 ---------------------------------------------

MISSIONARY Greenville Missionary Church 1110 N. Broadway, Greenville 937-548-1842

5231 Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd. Greenville, 447-3885 ---------------------------------------------

Calvary Bible Church

9462 State Route 571, Arcanum 947-1978

True Life

St Paul’s Lutheran Church

Living Waters Ministries

131 E. 4th Street, Greenville 548-5770

13495 Greenville St. Marys Rd Versailles, 419-336-7111

6825 State Route 722, Ithaca, 678-8584

8520 Oakes Rd., Pitsburg 937-692-5670 ---------------------------------------------

METHODIST - UNITED Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum

Ansonia United Methodist Church Corner of Pearl and High St., Ansonia 337-5781

EUM Church

1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH 45331

Faith United Methodist Church

101 E. South St., Arcanum, 692-8934

First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075

Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410

Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-884-5129

Ithaca Grace United Methodist 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Rd 678-9062 or 692-6576

Nashville United Methodist 5984 Palestine Union City Rd. Greenville 548-1421

5990 State Route 36, Greenville 548-3558 102 W Main St., Versailles, 526-4567

Northside Community Fellowship Rosehill Country Church

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Versailles Christian Church 105 W Ward St., Versailles 937-526-4194

The Hillgrove Federated Church

1009 Hillgrove Woodington Rd., Union City, 968-6332

Congregation Anshe Emeth Jewish Synagogue

Caldwell St., Piqua, 937-547-0092 ---------------------------------------------

PENTECOSTAL Faith Apostolic Lighthouse PRESBYTERIAN First United Presbyterian Church

114 E. Fourth St., 937-548-3188 ---------------------------------------------

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - UCC St. Paul United Church of Christ

129 W. Third St., Greenville, 548-4506 ---------------------------------------------

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST First Universalist Church

331 E. Washington St. New Madison, 996-3403 ---------------------------------------------

Rossburg United Methodist

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St Paul Lutheran Church

117 Ross St., Rossburg, 937-338-4765

Drew’s Automotive

122 W Wood St, Versailles 937-526-3855

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Beamsville Christian Church

5256 Sebring Warner Rd., Greenville, 548-7464 ---------------------------------------------

East Zion Church

First Congregational Church

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Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

6171 St. Rt. 36, Greenville 937-548-6364

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Pleasant View Missionary Church

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“LEAF CLEAN-UP, large or small jobs. Also Snow Removal, Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Mowing, Spraying/Fertilizing. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Will work on home Justin” computers. 15+ yrs experience. Call 459- “LEAF REMOVAL, Flower Dead-Head5145 ing, Lawn Mowing, Yard Clean-up, Shrub AMISH Trimming, Edging, CREW Mulching, Landscape Sam Schwartz Maintenance. Free Estimates. Leave WANTS ANY TYPE OF: message for Get• Carpentry Work • Room Additions tysburg Outdoor at • Garages Lavy’s Corner Mart, • Siding 937-447-3051” • Foundation Replacement MAINTENANCE - Full time, experience preferred. COOK - Full time & part time, experience required.

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LIVESTOCK FOR RENT “Willow Place Apart“2 Sicilian donkeys, “2 BR, 1 bath house ments - We’re better part miniature. 937- in Greenville by than ever! 3 bed548-6365” South Park. Many rooms, 1.5 baths. updates including Call 937-316-8025 or LOST AND FOUND brand new flooring. 937-316-8489. Equal “LOST: Male Pit- Also includes fenced Housing Opportunity.” bull Mastiff mix dog. in backyard, refrig, “3 BR 1/2 double in Brown w/black mask. range, microwave. Gnvl. Has garage, Missing since Nov W/D hookup. $525/ central heat & air. 13th, south of Gettys- mo. Available now! $500/mo + deposit. burg on Gettysburg- 937-459-5661” 548-8210” Pitsburg Rd. If seen, WANTED Warehouse or In“COMMERCIAL please call 937-423dustrial Buildings in SPACE for rent. Great Wanted: Used house 7337” Greenville. Call 548- location on East Main trailers in good condi“FOUND: Possible 3121 or 417-2796 St, high visibility. Call tion. Please call 937Black Lab young feWANTED TO BUY for more details, 548448-2974 “Newly remodeled 1 male dog w/collar, 5264” “Cars/Trucks, running LIVESTOCK Palestine area. 937- BR home w/garage. or not. To $500. Will New windows & floor“Large store & lock 548-3643” PU. Also all types of “5 laying hens for ing, W/D hookup, units: 14x28’ $75/ sale, $5 each OBO. SPECIAL NOTICES metal. 937-423-2703, front & back decks. mo. Fenced security 692-5654” 937-621-5809” “Medical Guardian $525/mo. 312 War- lot, 100x35’ $100/mo. - Top-rated medical ren St, Gnvl. 937- Call 548-3121 or 417alarm and 24/7 medi- 547-9871” 2796” cal alert monitoring. “Furnished efficiency OPEN HOUSE TODAY For a limited time, apt, Versailles. $315 + “New Madison, 1 1:00-2:30 P.M. get free equipment, deposit & electric. No & 2 BR apts, some 5347 OTTERBEIN-ITHACA RD., ARCANUM no activation fees, pets. Village Court. include utilities. Re-----------------------------------------------------------------cently painted. Stove, no commitment, a 937-548-2108” Looking for a duplex? 2 bedrooms in each unit & fridge, wi-fi included. 2nd waterproof alert both have been redone. Located in Greenville on button for free and “Storage for personal 564-1402” W 4th St. #110496 more - only $29.95 and business use. “Available Dec 1st, Need 4 bedrooms? This home on 12th Street may per month. 800-279- Penske Truck Rent- 2nd floor loft apt. just be what you are looking for. Newer windows, als. Call Greenville 1300SF. Stove, re4103” furnace and panel box. Interior completely painted #110066 Stor and Lock. 548“HOTELS FOR HE- 1075, 5328 Michelle frig furnished. W/D Looking for a great starter home or downsize? hookup. No pets. ROES — to find out St.” This 2 bedroom home in Pitsburg has many upDowntown Greenville. more about how you dates including flooring, windows, heat pump, cencan help our service “3 BR house in Gnvl, $650/mo includes utiltral air, sump pump and electrical outlets. #110697 members, veterans newly remodeled in- ities. 548-3549” HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! and their families in side. 1 car detached “In Greenville, brick their time of need, garage. $550 deposit, ranch, 3 BR, full baseFirst Choice visit the Fisher House $550/mo. Call 937- ment, 2 car garage, Realty website at www.fish- 564-4126” $650. 564-1169” The Right Choice erhouse.org [Adver1400 Wagner Ave. tising supported by 548-5464 Greenville, OH 45331 The Early Bird & Blue www.cbfirstchoice.com NEW LISTING Bag Media]” STOP BY & CHECK THESE OUT! OPEN SUNDAY NOV. 23RD

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937-547-3077 NEW LISTING! Well maintained 2 bedroom home located on north end of Greenville. Features Large 2 car attached garage as well a an office or possible 3rd bedroom. (110717) NEW LISTING! You will not find another home with this much character! House built like a rock, 3 layer brick under stucco on first floor and 2 layer on second floor. This home is situated on 2.4 acres with an 84x32 barn.. All plumbing has been updated to copper and PVC. Refrigerator and Electric Range new in 2013 stay with the property. (110713) NEW PRICE! This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath has been a family home for years and will be perfect for your family for years to come. Newer vinyl flooring and paint throughout. Newer ceramic tile and marble shower surround in the bathroom. A wood picket fence surrounds the back yard which includes a shed. Step in from the patio and into the large family room that is perfect for gatherings. Don’t miss this opportunity to make this family home your own. (110390) NEW PRICE! Spacious brick ranch with Living, family room 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Family room offers a fireplace to cozy up to on those cold winter nights. Offering an allowance so you can decorate to please. Immediate possession. (110617) THIS CHARMING 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 bath home has a main level Master Suite with whirlpool tub. The backyard offers a beautiful inground swimming pool, large deck, paver patio and a 2 ½ car garage. This property offers character without sacrificing space both inside and out. You don’t want to miss this, call today for your private tour. (110644) PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP is fluent throughout this 2640 sq. ft. home. What was meant to be the sellers forever home may now be your move in ready dream home. All the work has been completed on this property with no expense spared. Upgrades include geo-thermal heating and cooling by Drake in 2009, new roof in 2009 and upgraded electrical service in 2009. Kitchen is designed for the family chef and includes newer Corian countertops and Frigidaire Gallery Series Stainless steel ovens. This property also sits on a double lot and offers a 40x26 separate garage with 200 amp service and heat. Call today for a private tour. (110596) 2 STORY HOME located in south end of Greenville. Must see to appreciate home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large eat-in kitchen. Large lot with 2 ½ car detached garage. (110542) SELLER SLASHES PRICE by $16,5k on this large home! In Ansonia, offers over 2,000 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and amazing large kitchen. Downstairs room could be converted to a 4th bedroom. Also, 2 car detached garage. (110107) FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD! Give your kids the childhood they deserve in this comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with friendly neighbors. Close to school and playgrounds. Lots of storage and cheerful eat-in kitchen. (109431) IMMACULATE HOME!!! Brick ranch home offers gas fireplace, spilt bedroom floor plan with 2 full bath. Well manicure landscaping. No neighbors behind you. This one will not last call today! (110636) DEFINITELY A FAMILY HOME with lots of storage. Located on quiet cul-de-sac in country just minutes north of Greenville on over half acre lot. Features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2 car attached garage. Offers newer vinyl windows, some newer carpet and storage shed. (110584) THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 baths, kitchen and living room built by custom builder. You will also enjoy the 30 x 36 barn with 20 x 12 lean-to on .43 acre lot. Owning a home is easier than you might think. (110635) BEAUTIFUL HOME in an outstanding location. Home is located in a very quiet neighborhood with minimal traffic. Home offers open floor plan from kitchen/dining room to living room. Nice large deck located off the back of the home. Home also has a very nice large two car garage. (110613) 3 BEDROOM, 1 bath home with an extra large back yard. (110458)

NEAR ANSONIA at 5088 Riffle Road is a 2-story brick home updated with new roof in 2013; upraded septic in 2014, 24x24 detached garage. Upper 60’s 5 ACRES M/L with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on FULL basement at 8808 US Rt. 127! 2 barns, one with concrete floor, 2 overhead doors, electric and bathroom. $149,900 IN WOODBRIAR ESTATES there are 2 lots on 5K Avenue! Each 140’x175’. Both for $29,900. YES, THEY CAN BE BUILT ON! 8 ACRES MOSTLY WOODS with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 163 St. Rt. 726! Cherry cabinets and island in kitchen; double fireplace; skylights; 2 bay windows; “rocking chair” wrap around porch! Over 2800 sq. ft. of living area plus FULL basement! $199,900 5 ACRES M/L with 2-story home at 4560 Grubbs-Rex Road has newer septic system; 36x80 barn; corner lot with mature trees! Upper 70’s JUST NORTH OF GREENVILLE at 5300 Oliver Road is a 4 bedroom home that has been updated and well maintained! Enclosed porch; 2 car detached garage. Upper 90’s IN THE PARK at 116 Meadow Lane is a 2 bedroom brick ranch at end of street! Florida Room with access to 2 decks; 1 car attached garage. Mid 70’s APPROVED BUILDING LOT at corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with drilled well; grass; trees and sidewalks. Mid 30’s IN WAYNE LAKES at 1180 East Drive is a 2 bedroom home on WOODED, CORNER LOT! Corner fireplace; attached garage. Mid 50’s 8 ACRES M/L surrounds this 2-story home at 6975 Jaysville-St. Johns Road! Updated with new counter tops in kitchen; new furnace and central air; FULL, finished basement; in-ground pool and small barn. $222,000 IN ANSONIA at 501 Smith Street is a 3 bedroom, 1½ bath brick ranch with 1½ car attached garage. Newer roof; total electric. Upper 60’s IN ARCANUM this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 706 W. North Street has 2½ car attached garage; fenced back yard; utility shed; mature trees! Upper 60’s IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE at 114 Ft. Jefferson Road is a 1½ story, 4 bedroom home! Natural woodwork; oak cabinets in kitchen; 2½ car detached garage PLUS storage shed! Mid 60’s

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

www.bluesprucerealtyinc.com

“1 BR efficiency apt. Furnished, utilities included. $425/ mo, $200 deposit. No Pets. Must have references. 937-4175128” “Nice 2 BR half double in Gnvl. W/D hookup. Stove & refrig provided. No pets, no smoking. $400/mo. 937-548-2397” “IN GETTYSBURG, Half double at 302 E Main. 2 bedrooms. Washer/dryer hookup. $350 per month plus $350 security deposit plus utilities. Water $43 minimum per month. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING! Call 548-9940 for rental application” “Nice 2 bed, 1 bath, single level duplex w/ garage, stove, fridge, Central Air, W&D hookup, 6 mi. north of Greenville. $495/mo. References, deposit & lease required. 937-621-2950” “LAND CONTRACT OR RENT, 3 BR home w/cathedral ceilings. Large yard. Garage. New paint & flooring. $2500 down, $654.61/mo or rent for $625/mo. 1161 Shawnee Dr, Wayne Lakes. 937-547-9871” “2 BR apt in Gnvl for rent. Water, sewer & trash removal included in rent. Deposit required. No pets. 548-5264” “Super nice 2 BR brick ranch double in Gnvl. 2 car garage. 2 baths. A/C & appliances. Lawn & snow removal provided. No pets, no smoking. $700/mo. 937-548-2397” “Remodeled 2 BR duplex, W/D unit, fridge, stove, off-street parking. Lawn care provided. No pets. $375/ mo. 401 Smith St, Ansonia. 937-547-9871” “Newer 2 BR, 1 bath apt in Arcanum, 1 car garage. Kitchen appliances, lawncare & snow removal included. 937-547-3051” “Union City 3br/1ba brick ranch, $500. 9972000 photos at outpost enterprises.com Spacious 1 BR apt close to downtown Greenville. Furnished. No pets. $380/mo & deposit. 937-5488613 “2 BR home, nice neighborhood, Union City, IN. $375/mo + deposit. Pets with approval. No Smoking. 937-423-7535”

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Mobile Homes for Rent Or Rent to Own Call

FOR RENT “Castine, nice 2 BR mobile home. $450/ mo + deposit & utilities. NO PETS. 937678-2409”

“Very nice 2 BR apt near park, W/D unit, appliances, trash, off-street parking provided. No pets. 305 Miami Circle Dr, #11, Gnvl. $450/mo. 937“US Rt 36 East, very 547-9871” nice 2 BR with W/D hookup. No pets. 1 BR upstairs apt near References needed. downtown Greenville. Stove & refrigerator $425/mo. 621-2122” furnished. Water paid. “In Greenville, 334 $285/mo + $250 deTiffin, nice small 2 BR posit. 1 yr lease. No house. No Pets. No Pets. Call Bob 937Smoking. $425/mo 417-7617 + deposit & utilities. “Beautifully remod548-8200” eled 3 BR, 1.5 bath in “Gnvl, 2 BR, 2 car great neighborhood in garage, brick ranch, Greenville. $550/mo + Hartzell Rd. $650, utilities, $500 deposit. $650 deposit. No No Pets. Call Dave at pets. 548-6322” 937-621-4726” LEIS REALTY CONGRATULATES

KIM LEISANDERSON

AS TOP PRODUCER FOR OCTOBER 2014

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, November 23rd 1-2:30pm

64 E. MAIN ST., PHILLIPSBURG, OH Please stop in and see this older 2-story, 3 bedroom home with 1500sf with hardwood floors, iron fencing on property with 2 car garage/barn. This home is in the Northmont School District. 8634 ------------------------------------------------------------7447 STATE ROUTE 118 GREENVILLE County living, close to town. This single story, three bedroom, 1 bath home has a large 2 car Detached garage and multiple updates throughout. HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER, MAKE OFFER. 8060

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

GREAT CONDITION! 2-ST vinyl sided home w/3 BR, 1½ BA. LRM, DRM & office. Large enclosed front porch. Patio deck. 14x20 detached garage. MLS 585192 #4393 2+ ACRES! Updated 2-St vinyl sided home including vinyl replacement windows, roof, siding, doors + electric services. Enclosed front porch. LRM & FRM. 4 BR! MLS 594099 #4450 OWNER SAYS, “SELL!” Brick ranch w/3 BR, LRM & DRM. KIT w/breakfast area. Full basement. 1-car attached garage. MLS 590908 #4443 EASILY MAINTAINED brick/aluminum sided home. 3 BR. LRM & DRM. Convenient location near grocery, banks, medical center! MLS 538649 #4273 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Newer 1-ST duplex in excellent condition! 2 BR, 1½ BA each side. Both units have electric ranges, microwaves & disposals. MLS 596550 #4411 MOTIVATED SELLER – wants to see a reasonable offer! In New Madison – 3 unit rental property. MLS 596616 #4415 PRICE REDUCED! Deceivingly spacious ranch-style home w/4 BR, 3 BA. LRM, DRM & FRM. Oak KIT. 16x16 deck. 2-car attached garage + 2 storage barns. 3+ acres near Laura. MLS 597916 #4424 IN VERSAILLES! Brick ranch w/LRM & DRM. 3 BR. All appliances including washer & dryer stay. Replacement windows. Newer furnace & A/C. Fenced yard. MLS 110166 #4426 NEW LISTING! Extensively remodeled 3 BR brick ranch! LRM & FRM. Freshly painted thru-out! Reconditioned hardwood floors, ceramic tile floor in other rooms. New stainless appliances! 24x32 detached garage. MLS 597458 #4455

937-417-7111

NOTICE OF SALE OF BANKSON FARMLAND 19.368 ACRES, GREENVILLE TOWNSHIP, DARKE CO., OHIO

Mark Bankson and Gail Bankson, co-owners, hereby offer at private sale by sealed bids certain farm real estate being 19.368 acres as further described below. Such bids to be delivered to the Law Office of Theodore O. Finnarn, Attorney at Law, 421 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio on or before 4:00 PM on Friday, December 12, 2014. Tract: #F24-0-212-12-00-00-301-00 (19.368 Acres) – Said real estate is located in Section 12, Greenville Township, Darke County, Ohio at U.S. Rt. 127 North; two miles north of the City of Greenville. Said property has a poll barn that takes up about one acre. 17.6000 acres farmland with tillable FSA base yields as follows: wheat base yield 54 BU; soybeans base yield 40 BU, total FSA base acres = 16.5. Said farm ground is subject to Tenant Farmer’s Lease. Selling “as is” and “where is” with legal description already approved on the tract by County Engineer. TERMS OF SALE: Sealed bids to be opened at time and place as indicated above. All bidders may be present and will be given an opportunity to increase their bids. The successful bidder shall execute a “non-contingent” contract for the purchase of said real estate. Payment will be $10,000.00 down payment on that day of sale, balance within thirty (30) days upon delivery of deed. (Closing before December 31, 2014.) Deed will issue with buyer being responsible for the next installment of real estate taxes and assessments due in February 2015. Other terms and conditions may be made known on day of sale and announcements made on that date will supersede any prior statements. The sellers reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to negotiate independently with any bidders. BANKSON FAMILY FARM By: Mark Bankson and Gail Bankson, Co-Owners Theodore O. Finnarn, Attorney for Banksons 421 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331 Phone: 937.548.3240; Fax: 937.548.3291

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FOR RENT “Small 2 BR house. $375 mo + deposit, renter pays all utilities, No Pets. 2 BR apt, $350 mo + deposit, renter pays electric & gas, No Pets. 937569-1094”

“Must see-clean 1 level country apt 3 miles from Palestine & 8 miles from Gnvl. Tri-Village SD. 2 BR, 1 bath, laundry room, kitchen w/pantry, large living room. Lawn care provided. $300/ mo, $300 deposit. A bargain & much nicer than living in town. Ideal for elderly couple. 997-3633 or 997-2101”

FOR RENT “WAREHOUSE STORAGE, 3500 sq “Very nice 1 BR apt ft clearspan, easy ac- with W/D hookup. A/C cess. 548-6058” unit, electric heat, off “In Gnvl, large 3 BR street parking, snow apt. Living/dining removal. 122 A W. room. 1.5 baths. Ap- Water. $385/mo. 937pliances incl. All elec- 547-9871” tric. Water, trash paid. WANTED TO RENT No pets, no smoking. “2 BR 1/2 double $595/mo. 614-205- “WANTED: FARMw/garage, in Gnvl. GROUND TO RENT. 1209” Central heating & air. $235/ACRE, SPRING $475/mo + deposit. “2 BR apt. w/fridge/ PAYMENT. 937-622459-0334” stove. W/D hookup. 2735” “2 BR, 1-1/2 bath, w/d, “South end Greenville, 1 car garage. Quiet REAL ESTATE No c/a, stove. Deposit 2 BR, 1 floor, 1 bath, neighborhood. “Beautiful large log required. Greenville. carpet, w/garage. pets. All electric. A/C. home on 2.4 aces w/3 547-9025, 459-2488” 564-1125” $495. 564-1169” BRs, loft, pellet boiler, North of Greenville. “2 story country home, 1 BR house in country pond & much, much 2 br apt. with garage. 3 BR, 1 bath, attached in Bradford area. 937- more. Located on $475 plus utilities. garage, Greenville 875-0497 SR 571 on the edge 548-5585 S.D., $600 deposit, “Arcanum, 2 BR, 2 of Greenville. Call Trump Realty, 678“3 BR house, south $600 mo. Send in- story house. W/d 5687, for your perquires & references hookup. 2 car garage. end of Greenville. No sonal showing.” to P .O. Box 35, VerAvailable now. 937pets. W/D hookup, sailles, OH 45380” 692-5035” 937-547-1986” “HOUSE FOR SALE, Versailles Schools. 616 North Center St. 4 BR & 2 Full Baths. $98,500. Call 4234151 after 4:30 weekSituated in the Southwest Quarter of Section Four (4), days” Township Ten (10) North, Range Two (2) East, Butler “FOR SALE BY Township, Darke County, Ohio being part of a 65.351 acre OWNER. 3BR house tract and part of a 38.086 acre tract both described in Ofon 2 acre. Detached ficial Records Volume 351, Page 1520, in the office of the 2-car garage. 7930 Darke County Recorder. 74.609 Acres TOTAL Kniseley Rd, GreenList of Attachments provided upon request: ville. 717-471-7230, • Aerial Photo Map NO SUNDAY CALLS” • Plat Survey – Subject identified as New Tract “10 tillable acres on 1, 74.609 AC. Fraziers Rd, Twin Twp. • CSR Map $8,000/acre. Trump • Legal Description, County Engineer Approved Realty 678-5687” • CRP Contract #1531094, CRP Contract would transfer to purchaser “ATTENTION INVES• Purchase Offer Contract TORS! Looking for more income & a Starting Bid Price: $522,000 great tax shelter with Sale Process: Subject property would be offered to puba solid return? 38 fully lic for Sealed Bid Auction Sale. Interested parties would rented apts, Union receive bid package with base subject information and City, IN. Details: reply a purchase contract upon request. Purchase Contract to J. Gould, PO Box would require to be returned to Seller on or before 11:00 7970, Pittsburgh, PA AM, December 8, 2014. Sealed bids would be opened 15216” on December 8, 2014. Seller would contact sealed bid MOTORCYCLES providers December 8, 2014 and provide opportunity to “2003 H.D. 100 Anniraise their bid one time by 11:00 AM, December 15, 2014. versary Softail Deuce, Seller would contact bidders in order of lowest sealed bid exc. cond. 15,000 to highest for best offer. Best initial sealed offer would be miles, $9000. Call notified and have opportunity to raise bid. All bid offers 997-3533” would be strictly confidential. All bid offers would be tendered on contract provided Seller. All declined bids would AUTOMOTIVE be initialed as such and returned to bidder. Successful “2004 Aviator $6195. bid contract would be returned to bidder on or before De2002 Silverado Z71 cember 15, 2014. Closing to be on or before January 12, 4x4 $8995. 2001 2015. Ranger Off Road To Receive Bid Package send email $6995. 2002 Envoy, request or contact: 78,000 $6995. 2003 John Shives 937-417-1172 Durango $5995. 1999 Jeep Wrangler $5495. jshives@samco-amc.com 2002 Dodge Ram AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION Crew 4x4 $7995. 2000 Cherokee $4195. 2003 S10 4x4 5 spd $5495. 2003 Yukon 4x4 $7995. 2003 Ram Crew Hemi $11,995. 2005 Silverado 2500 diesel $17,995. 2004 Silverado 2500 HD $11,495. 2005 Buick Rendezvous $4995. 2007 Explorer Sport $11,995. 2006 GMC 4277 NEW MADISON COLETOWN ROAD, Envoy Denali $11,995. GREENVILLE, OH 45331 2006 Escape 5 spd $5995. 2007 Jeep Liberty $7495. Buy Sell - Trade! Country Auto Sales 548-1337”

AUTOMOTIVE “1984 BMW 525i. Good engine, transmission, black. $400. 937-260-3674, 937474-4081”

SEALED BID SALE

Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870

Saturday, Nov. 29th @ 10:AM

100th Year Edition Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcycle w/ LOW miles! – Honda Motorcycle w/6,363 miles Complete Machine Shop & Tooling – Antiques – Household Rockford Milling mach.; Metal lithe; Craftsman radial arm saw; Hydraulic shop press; Table saw; Engine lathe; Metal cut-off saw; Arc welder & supplies; Port. Air compressor; Sm. air compressor; Air tank; Power tools; Bench grinder; Welder & welding equip.; Lg. selection of machinist tools & tool cabinet; Hardware & hardware cabinet; Metal work benches; Lg. sel. of hand tools; Machinist vise; Sm. block engines & parts; Rear tine tiller; Alum. & fiberglass ladders; Garden seeder; Lawn cart; Walk behind mowers; Gas weed trimmer; Bed tiller; Wheel barrow; Steel & metal stock; Plus more not listed. Household: Appliances; Washer; Smooth top stove; Refrigerator; Microwave; Sm. kitchen appliances; Living room furniture; Dining table & chairs; Book shelves; Metal Shelving; Bedroom furniture; Complete kitchen supplies; Cookware; Bakeware; Old toys & games plus other collectibles. Terms: All items must be paid for and picked up day of auction. Accepted payment is cash, check w/ ID, Master Card or Visa w/ additional 3% clerking fee. Please visit our website WWW.MIDWESTAUCTIONEERS.COM or www.auctionzip.com ID# 12379 for complete details and more pictures.

RICHARD BAKER, OWNER John Baker, P.O.A.

Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

Mike Baker, Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH • 937-548-2640 • www.midwest-auctioneers.com

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Approx. 74.609 Acres Bare Land

“2003 Lincoln Aviator, AWD, p/lock, p/mirrors, rear air, 178498 miles, 3rd row seat. To be sold “”AS IS”” on Dec. 1, 6pm by auction. 937-5263251 for information.” HOUSEHOLD “PILLOWTOP Twin bedding set $149. Full bedding set $169. Queen bedding set $199. King bedding set $299. New in plastic/warehouse liquidation with warranty. Factory Furniture/ Mattress and More, 11 East Main St., Phillipsburg, 1-937884-5455”

“Oak dinette set, clawfoot table, cntr pop-up ext., 4 chairs, 1 captain chair, $125 firm. 937-260-3674” “47”” LG LED 3D TV, 2 yrs old, like new, w/ LG Blue Ray player 3D. Harman Kardon 7.1 surround sound stereo. Get all 3 for $600. 937-216-3548” “FURNITURE SHOPPE 937-9686804. Clean treated used bedding: Kings $125, queens $100, full $100, twin $100. Beige reclining love seat & matching recliner $275. 1 yr old electronic hospital bed ($1350 new) $400. Late model sofa $175. Brown suede love seat $50. Multicolor love seat $50. Matching bedroom furniture $175. Dresser $50. LG front load washer $205. Kenmore like new washer $180. Whirlpool dryer $130. Frigidaire refrig $225. Good Quality Furniture! Delivery Available $35” “Old buffet, in good condition. $225. 937548-6365” MISC. FOR SALE “Firewood, cut & ready for delivery/ pickup. $110/cord. Extra charge for delivery. 937-968-6774”

“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 “1999 Pontiac Sun- to Rock Music, 334 S fire; low miles 58,000. Broadway, Greenville, 2.2 motor. New tires, 937-547-1970” brakes & muffler. Had been one owner car. FURNACES $285 Very clean. Asking While Supplies Last. 1-877-473$5500. Call 937-564- TUNS 8867 5655 to inquire.” “Moody Auto Sales, LLC, Dennis & Paula Moody, 111 E Canal, Ansonia. 2008 GMC Sierra K2500 HD, 4x4, 4 dr, Duramax diesel. 2008 Ford Fusion SEL, local trade. 2006 Honda Odyssey EXL, DVD, like new. 2009 GMC Acadia SLT, DVD, dual sunroof. 2013 Ford E350 ext van, 15 pass. 2010 GMC Acadia, pearl white. 2010 Ford F150, SuperCrew 4x4. 2012 Chevy Impala LTZ. 2006 Dodge Charger RT Hemi. 2007 Toyota Camry, all the options. 2012 Chevy Cruze LS. 2001 Chrysler Voyager van, runs great. w w w. M o o d y A u t o Sales.com. 937-3376841” “1999 CHEVY HEAVY 1/2 w/new Snow Dog snowplow, never used, new tires, brakes, toolbox, etc, dark blue, exc. cond., $8500 invested, make offer. Call Frank 937836-1775 Englewood area”

“CHRISTMAS TREES - All sizes & varieties of cut trees. Wreaths & roping. Also 4’-5’ balled & burlapped Colorado & Norway spruce. Open: Fri. 3:30pm-6pm; Sat.Sun. 10am-6pm. Opening November 28th & open all weekends until Christmas. 11273 Reed Rd, Versailles. 937-5264877” “EdenPure heater on wheels, like new, remote, asking $150 (paid $375). 6925965” “Downed trees for firewood, fence posts, rail fences to cup up. Behind Brethren Home. 937-692-8558” Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17, 2014 - 6:00 P.M. 116 MEADOW LANE, GREENVILLE, OH 45331 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOV. 30TH, 2014 - 1:00 TO 2:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3RD, 2014 - 5:00 TO 6:00 P.M. SUNDAY, DEC. 7TH, 2014 - 1:00 TO 2:30 P.M.

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton, Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 N. to 571 towards downtown Greenville. Turn right on Broadway, follow N. Broadway to Harmon and turn right. Turn left on Meadow Lane. (Watch for signs)

Up for Auction is this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home, Brick Ranch close to the Greenville City Park and the Greenville High School. This home offers a 12x20 Living Room, 12x13’6 Kitchen, and a 13’3x17’6 Family Room. This home has central gas and forced air, with an attached 1-car garage. Also featuring a patio on the back side of the home. TERMS: Buyer to pay $3000.00 down day of auction with the balance due at closing. Closing shall be on or before February 1st, 2015. Buyer shall have possession of home day of closing. Seller will pay taxes up to day of closing using short form pro-ration method, Buyer to pay all taxes due & payable thereafter. Have your financing arranged & be prepared to buy. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 or go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details.

Owner-Ted Wonder, Dave Snider Guardian

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 2014 - 10:00 A.M. DOORS OPEN AT 8:30 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 – We will start the auction with antiques and collectibles @ 10:00 A.M. Furniture and other larger items will start selling at 1:00 pm.- Go to auctionzip.com for live bidding and to preview pictures. Auctioneer ID # 3426. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live auction. Buyer’s premium will be applied to online bidders only. ANTIQUE – COLLECTIBLES – HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE-TOOLS Ornate Wood Harp Table W/Marble Stand; Victorian Pink Flowered Upholstered High Back Chair & Love Seat; Marble Top Harp Tables; Oak Round Pedestal Table & 6 Oak Cane Bottom Chairs & 2 Table Boards; Heavy Dark Wicker Chair; Vintage Floor Lamp; Seth Thomas Mantle Clock; Howard Miller Kitchen Clock;Glassware/Kitchen Items- USA Vintage Ladie Cookie Jar & Boy & Girl Salt & Pepper Set;Yellow Depression 3 Footed Bowl; Westmorland Candy Dish Hand Painted; Bake rite Dinnerware; Homer Laughlin Dinnerware; Royal Mail Fine Staffordshire Ironstone China; Noritake Serv. 8 Paradise Pattern China; Franciscan ware China; Royal Semi-Porcelain John Maddock & Sons England Large Platters & Serv. Dish; Sev. Pieces Universal Cambridge Pottery; Wheat Pattern Glasses; Glass 3 Footed Serving Bowls; Iridescent 3 Footed Fenton Ruffled Edge Bowl; Wexford Berry Bowl & 5 Berry Dishes; Vintage Old Reliable Coffee & Tea Canisters; Godey Prints, Salem China Company; Limoges France Serving Bowl; 3 Piece Red Sponge ware Canister Set & Matching Bowl; Roseville, OH Crock Bowl W/Blue Strip; Large Vintage Coffee Jar; Ruby Flash Stemmed Glass; Pink Depression Bowl; Carnival Glass Bowl; Fenton Frosted Basket; 12 Place Setting of W.S. George Bolero Dishes Johnson Bros. Dessert Plates; Universal Potteries Cake Plate, Pitcher, Tea Pot, Small Bowls; Hot Oven Cooking ware Apple & Pear Design S&P & Drips Jar; Oval Bowl with Pink Flowers Signed by Artist Creimann; Shiny Bright Christmas Bulbs; Sad Iron; Goebel Figurine W. Germany; Fenton Silver Crest Hand Painted Rose Bowl; Halls Serv. Dishes; Antique Dishes & Glassware; Misc. - Vintage Mouse Trap; Lefton Rooster #1024; American Family Scale; Hand Made Vase From Mexico; Westmorland Tan Vase Hand Painted by S. Miller 1977;Art Glass Candy Dish; Slag Glass Turkey Hen on Nest; Fenton Glass Bear; Elwood Indiana Glass Paperweight; Hand Painted 24 K Gold Red Vase; Lead Crystal Glassware;Vintage Chalk String Holders; Frosted Green Depression Hair Receiver; Monarch Tin Cocoa Container (Full); Jar of Mostly Clay Marbles, & Few Glass Marbles; Sm. Metal Radio Flyer Wagon; Hand Stitched Crazy Quilt with some damage;H.O. Hoffman Arcanum, OH Match Holder; Vintage Bird Cage; Sev.Crock Bowls; HOUSEHOLD-Maytag Atlantis Oversized Capacity/Quiet Pack/Heavy Duty Washer & Dryer; Frigidaire Dryer; Microwave; Butcher Block Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; Butcher Block Kitchen Cart on Wheels; Tan La-Z-Boy 3 Cushioned Sofa; Blue Reclining Sofa; Mauve Recliner; Tan Swivel Rocker; Childs Bentwood Rocker; Swivel Rocker; Matching Dresser & Chest of Drawers; Blue Upholstered Bedroom Chair; Large Sewing Table; Sauder Bookcase; Full Size Bed Frame; Sony Big Screen TV: Oval Cherry Coffee Table; White Painted Wicker Rocker; Painted Oval Table & 4 Chairs; China Hutch; White Wicker Chair; Sm. White Wicker Stand; Metal Plant Stand; Green Metal Bakers Rack; Tall White Wicker Flower Stand; Stainless Steel Electric Skillet; White Hamilton Beach Crock Pot; Movie Time Popcorn Maker; Aroma Easy One Pot Meals Cooker; Black and Decker Electric Lids Off; Bedding; Misc. Pots & Pans; Flowers; Pictures; Home Décor; Rainbow Newer Sweeper; Eureka 2 Stage Whirlwind Cyclonic Vacuum; Plastic Organizers; New Children’s Toys; Christmas Decorations; GARAGE ITEMS-Perfect Flame SS BBQ Grill;2 Wheeled Garden Dump Trailer; Window AC: 2 New AC: Iron Lawn Ornaments; Cement Dog;8 ft. Fiberglass Ladder; Large Bench Vise; Craftsman Top & Bottom Roll around Tool Box; Showi Full Face Helmet; Craftsman 12 Gallon Shop Vac; Misc. Hand Tools; And More.

Owners- Dorothy Seman, Curt Baker and personal property of others

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MISC. FOR SALE “Professional SOUND SYSTEM Sales & Installation & Rental. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 5471970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!”

“Cooper Turkey Roast, fresh apple cider & apples. At Niekamp Farm Market. 20 miles N of Greenville on SR 127. Open 7 days. 419-925-5208”

Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD & brochure GARAGE SALES Come to CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY where we will have quality handmade items for sale. Also check out our CLEARANCE CORNER with handmade merchandise at drastically reduced prices. New this year, we will have a table filled with garage sale items. Nov 28-29, 9-6pm. Located east of Bradford off US Rt 36 at 5468 Buckneck Rd. Watch for the signs!

Large PUBLIC AUCTION Sat Nov. 29, 8:55am

11527 Reed Rd Versailles, Oh 45380

76” Oliver 1755 Recent Overhl 4 Hrs of TOOLS-YARD-LAWN 16’ METAL SIDING-LUMBER ANTIQUES-KNIVES-GLASS ANT/MODERN FURNITURE TERMS & COMPLETE LISTING @ AUCTIONZIP.COM #3859

Larry Martino

Auctioneer larry@larrymartino.com

937-526-4402

REAL ESTATE AUCTION 10-Acre Mini Farm

10-ACRE MINI FARM

SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 2014 12:00 NOON

10-Acre Mini Farm

*Personal Property sells at 10:00AM* 7508 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd., Greenville, OH

AMS STUDENTS HONORED

ARCANUM – Students of the Month for September from Arcanum Middle School are (back row) Preston Fox, Brody Williams, Chase Werling, Levi Walker, (front row) Araya Musselman, Rylee Wilson, Emma Archer and Logan Garbig. The September T-shirt Tuesday winners were Cristian Snider, Sasha Derringer, Araya Musselman, Kayla O’Daniel, Logan Garbig and Jenson Whittaker.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK! 1-800-548-5312 GARAGE DOOR AUCTION Monday, December 1, 5:30 P.M.

Located at: Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, Ohio. Take Rt. 49 to the South Side of Greenville to Fairgrounds. Garage doors 8’, 9’, 10’, 12’, 14’, 15’, 16’, 18’ wide, residential & commercial garage door openers, garage door hardware, trim, track and springs. For more information call 1-800-491-2575 or go to AuctionZip.com. TERMS: cash, charge card and check w/positive I.D. 10% buyers premium will be charged. Tax will be charged unless you have vendors number. All doors must be removed 2 hrs. after completion of auction.

10 ACRES – HOME – (2) POLE BARNS – FARM GROUND

This 10 Acre Property Features a 1 ½ Story Brick Home with Attached (2) Car Stone Garage. (3) Bedrooms, (2) Baths, Eat-In-Kitchen, Living Room, Office/Computer Room, Family Room w/ Fireplace & Stove Insert, Full Unfinished Basement w/ Kitchen, (2) Pole Barns (40’ x 96’ & 30’ x 40’), (2) Hip Roof Storage Sheds, Fuel Oil Forced Air Heat w/ Central Air, Chain Link Fenced Rear Yard, Wood Deck Patio and more.

Inspect This Property - Make Financial Arrangements Be Prepared to Buy on Auction Day Call: Kirby Lyons (937) 316-8400 Everett Hocker (937) 417-0748

Terms: $5,000.00 Down on Day of Auction with Complete Balance Due Within 30 Days of Auction. Taxes will be figured short term pro-ration to closing. Possession on House and Buildings (15) Days after closing or sooner. Possession on Farm Ground after the Fall 2014 Harvest of Crops. Visa & MasterCard accepted w/ 3% clerking fee added.

KEITH & DONNA STICKLEY - OWNERS

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

OWNER: SHOFF DOOR CO.

JACK GOODBAR COMPLETE AUCTION SERVICE

AUCTIONEER’S DIRECTORY

Office: (937)316-8400 Mobile: (937)459-7686

PUBLIC AUCTION Personal Property & Real Estate

*Personal Property sells @ 10:00AM* *Real Estate (10-Acre Mini Farm) sells @ 12:00 Noon*

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014

7508 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd., Greenville, Ohio 45331 www.KaugherAuctioneer.com

Ronnie Kaugher

1546 Cox Rd., Union City, OH (937) 968-7279

Weekly Auctions now featuring audio/video bidding. Convenience fee for on-line bidders only.

PEARSON ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014 10:00 AM

10175 GREENVILLE-ST. MARY’S RD., VERSAILLES, OH

Directions: From Greenville, Ohio take US-127 NORTH approximately 9 miles to Greenville-St. Marys Rd. Turn LEFT onto Greenville-St. Marys Rd. (Just past York Woods Steam Thresher Grounds) (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY)

F-20 FARMALL TRACTOR – FORD FORKLIFT – GALION ROAD GRADER – CAR CRUSHER – TOOLS – SHOP EQUIPMENT – HOUSEHOLD – MISC.

PAUL PEARSON – ESTATE

Daniel L. Hart & Thomas R. Lucas – Co-Executors James Detling, Attorney. DC Case #: 14-1-156 • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online at www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Good Food & Good Times Available on Site! REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

Directions: Corner of Horatio-Harris Creek Rd. and Horatio-New Harrison Roads (across from Keller’s Elevator). From Greenville, take S.R. 36 East (4) miles to Horatio-New Harrison Rd. and turn LEFT or NORTH. 2 ½ miles to auction site. OR take S.R. 121 NORTH of Greenville to Horatio-Harris Creek Rd. Then EAST (2) miles to auction site. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) TRACTORS – SKID LOADER – FARM EQUIPMENT – TRAILERS – LAWN EQUIPMENT – FURNITURE – APPLIANCES – MISC. TRACTORS – SKID LOADER New Holland LS-120 Skid Loader (Gas) with 42” Bucket & 42” Quick Attach Spear Bucket, only 198 Hours, Super Nice, Like New; Ford Model 900 (Gas) Tractor, Narrow Front, 3-Point, Hydraulics, Good Rubber, Looks & Runs Good; Farmall 300 (Gas) Tractor with Hyd. Loader, Torque Amplifier, Dual Remotes, Good Straight Tractor, Runs Good. FARM EQUIPMENT 10 Ft. Brillion Cultipacker; New Holland #67 Hayliner P.T.O. Hay Baler; Brady Pull Type P.T.O. Model #80 Hay Flail Mower; John Deere 6 Ft. P.T.O. Hay Conditioner; New Idea 7 Ft. P.T.O. Cycle Bar Mower; 2-Bottom Pull Type Trip Plow 2-12’s; New Idea Mdl. #200 Ground Driven Manure Spreader (Nice); 10 Ft. John Deere Grain Drill; 150 B.U. Hopper Wagon; Farm Star 6 Ft. 3-Point Grader Blade; (2) Sections John Deere Spike Tooth Harrow; King Kutter 3-Point Skid Carrier; Ford 3-Point 6 Ft. Cultivator; King Kutter 3-Point Sub Soiler Plow; 3-Point P.T.O. Funnel Broadcast Spreader; 400 Gal. Pull Type Sprayer, 30 Ft. Booms (Nice); 6 Ft. Scraper Blade with Farmall Quick Hitch; 12 Ft. Flat Bed Hay Wagon on Coby Gears; 12 Ft. Flat Bed Wagon with 3 Ft. Wood Removable Sides. TRAILERS Ponderosa 15 Ft. Steel Stock Trailer, Tandem Axel, Good Rubber, Red; 5 Ft. x 8 Ft. 2-Whl. Tilt Utility Trailer with Removable Sides. LAWN EQUIPMENT John Deere LA-100 Lawn Tractor 18 ½ H.P., 5 Spd., 42” Cut; Ranch King 18 H.P. 46” Cut, Hydro Lawn Tractor; Craftsman 5 ½ H.P. 22” Cut Walk Mower; several other Walk Mowers; Homelite Gas Weed Trimmer. MISC. Cement Mixer with Elec. Motor; Portable Air Compressor; H. Duty Hyd. Log Splitter; several Hyd. Cylinders; several Tractor Weights; pair of Clamp on Tractor Duals; Draw Bar, Heat Housers; Tractor Umbrella; misc. Wheels & Tires (some Implement); several Wood, Metal & Pipe Gates; Hog Panels, misc. Rolls of Fence; several Metal & Poly Feeders; Feed Pans; Heated Water Buckets; several Comm. Barn Fans; Pedestal Fans; Galv. Water Tanks; Standing Metal Hay Rack; Poly Animal Hut; Grooming Stands; several Bug/ Insect Zappers; 16 Ft. Alum. Extension Ladder; several Lg. Poly Trash Cans; Log Chains; Shovels; Yard Tools; Fuel Cans; several Animal Cages; John Deere Planter Buckets; Back Pack Sprayer; Bushel Baskets; Poly Water Tank; Water Hoses; misc. Wire; 30 Gal. SS Sprayer Tank; several Pry Bars; Drill Bits; misc. Hand Tools; misc. Steel Pipe; misc. Scrap; 5-Prong Pitch Fork; large SS Dbl. Commercial Sinks; Town & Country Child’s Wagon; misc. Lumber; 4’ x 8’ Wood Lattice Panels; Tongue & Groove Lumber; 100+ Bales of Bright Straw. FURNITURE & APPLIANCES Roll Top Desk C-Roll; Blk. Office Chair; Wood Dresser & Chest; Wood Pedestal Table; Grace Quilting Frame; Woods Upright Freezer (White); Commercial Convection Oven; Univex 30 Qt. Commercial Mixer; Catering Equipment & Supplies; Mdl. LT-3 Ceramic Kiln (Nice); Whirlpool Elec. Washer; Hotpoint Elec. Dryer; Ladies Bicycle; Metal & Poly Shelving; 10 Gal. Crock; misc. Household items; H. Crank White Mountain Ice Cream Freezer; Canning Jars.

KEITH & DONNA STICKLEY - OWNERS

Office: (937)316-8400 Mobile: (937)459-7686

• TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online at www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Good Food & Good Times Available on Site! REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

Office: (937)316-8400 Mobile: (937)459-7686

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AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

Jim Sommer is moderator at OSBA

Paul Ackley hosts special event GREENVILLE – Paul Ackley, political cartoonist for The Early Bird, will put his political views aside for a special day on Nov. 29. Ackley will be hosting Caring through Caricatures at The Coffee Pot, on South Broadway, Greenville. The event begins at noon and Ackley will be drawing caricatures of persons who want a drawing. He promises to

stay as long as there is a need. Funds raised from this event will go to helping a mother and her three children have a Christmas this year. According to Ackley, this family doesn’t have any relatives in the area and could use a little help this holiday season. Santa Claus is also expected to visit The Coffee Pot on that day.

DC Parks Photo Calendar available GREENVILLE – After a year-long contest and many photo submissions, the 2014 Darke County Parks photo contest has come to fruition. The ﬁnalists have been selected and a 2015 calendar is complete. Talented photographers set out to the 12 Darke County

Cummins earns degree OXFORD – Cassondra Cummins, of New Madison, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University.

Park areas and snapped photos during various seasons and all weather conditions. Judging was extremely difﬁcult as there is great talent in Darke County! Along with photos from local amateur photographers, special events and important meeting dates are featured. The calendars are now for sale for $10 in the Gift Shop at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, 4267 State Route 502 West, Greenville. All proceeds beneﬁt the Friends of the Darke County Parks. For more information, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

HAND TO HAND AUTO SALES 219 Spring Street, Piqua Guaranteed Credit Approval

937-773-8088 hthautosales.com CARS UNDER $10,000!

The Arcanum-Butler music and arts departments will provide entertainment for the senior citizen lunch.

Senior citizen lunch at Arcanum Butler ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local School District will be hosting a free holiday luncheon for the senior citizens of the district. The luncheon will take place on Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m., in the cafetorium. The lunch will consist of chicken noodle soup or

vegetable soup, grilled cheese sandwich, dessert and drink. Entertainment will be provided by the Arcanum Music and Art Departments. If interested in attending, RSVP no later than Dec. 5 by calling 692-5174 Ext. 1337.

GREENVILLE – Jim Sommer, a Greenville City Schools board president, will serve as a moderator on the topic of “Educational Visioning: Building for the Future” at the 59th annual Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference. The conference will be held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in downtown Columbus, Nov. 9-12. Sommer is one of more than 500 Ohio education leaders and experts who will participate as speakers, moderators or panelists during the event. Sommer is also representing the school district at the annual business meeting of the OSBA Delegate Assembly. Delegates considered the OSBA legislative platform, a comprehensive

document deﬁning OSBA’s views and goals on a wide range of education issues. Each board that is a member of OSBA is entitled to one voting delegate. At least 10,000 people are expected to attend this year’s conference, which features more than 100 sessions of panel discussions, workshops, one-onone assistance and nationally renowned speakers addressing a variety of educational issues. Keynote presenters at the 2014 Capital Conference include: Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Adam Saenz; inspirational speaker and performer Dan Thurmon; and Jeffrey Tambor, veteran stage and screen actor, and an educator for more than 40 years.

TIRES AVAILABLE IN ALL MAKES AND MODELS • LOW TIRE PRICE GUARANTEE

547-9401

500 Wagner Ave., Greenville, Ohio

BIG TIRE SALE

7000

REBATE ON FOUR

14000