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The Merchant House gets closer to opening RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

Darke County Auditor Carol Ginn checks some of the numbers that will go into the 2016 budget she is preparing for the December 30 meeting with the Darke County Commissioners. (Bob Robinson photo)

County budget in good shape; indebtedness a concern BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – “I don’t like debt,” Darke County Auditor Carol Ginn said, noting this year alone the county is paying over a half million dollars ($535,407.52) in interest and principle on the Wagner Avenue complex. “If we have the revenue we’d be better off to pay it down now.” The comment was in light of good news for the county. “We’re in really good shape,” she said. “Increase in job creations... sales taxes are up.” Ginn estimates the county will have $4,044,854.07 in unencumbered revenue – carryover – that can be used for next year. Carryover is important as it is needed to pay bills and make payroll until the current year’s receipts start coming in. Ginn also credited the Commissioners and county department heads for the role they played in the county’s position. “They took the steps needed to cut budgets when the monkey was on our back,” she said, noting 2006 and 2007 when the carryover was as low as $892,000 and insufﬁcient to pay bills and meet payroll. “They know what came before and don’t want to go back to that.” “I’ve tried to be conservative on expected revenue,” she said. “If it exceeds my expectations – as it did last year – I would like to see major transfers to the bond fund.” She added current indebtedness on three Wagner Avenue bonds is $5,840,000. “My absolute best thing would be to pay this off in 10 years. It’s good for the citizens of Darke County to be out of debt.” One problem plaguing Darke County is the drug problem. The Sheriff’s proposed 2016 budget is nearly a third of the pro-

posed General Revenue budget ($5,701,000 out of $18,616,240). “That affects other departments as well,” she said. “More arrests mean more prosecution; the judge has to deal with more probation requirements… every county in the state has the same issue, if not worse. It’s a constant battle.” A continuing area of concern, however, is Wagner Avenue and now South Industrial Park. Both involve debt and, at least to some extent, taxpayer funds. Wagner Avenue, for instance, needed $210,394 from the General Fund to help make bond payments. “They are working hard to get renters out there,” Ginn said, “but until that happens it’s not making enough to cover expenses.” She added it’s the same thing with South Park. “The commissioners have signed contracts (obligations) for $1,583,813.10. Bills paid so far come to $496,116.69, while revenue received so far is $250,621. The county had to advance the rest ($245,495.69).” She noted the commissioners have obtained a WPCLF grant for $727,207.20 which the county hasn’t yet received. “It’s no interest, but it still has to be paid back,” Ginn said. There has also been participation by the CIC for $100,000. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has paid $150,621 for the property it has purchased and has committed to another $210,000. “The commissioners told me there is interest from two other buyers but I’ve seen no sales agreements as yet,” Ginn said. Until that happens, she noted, expenses will have to be covered from taxpayer funds. Ginn will be submitting the 2016 budget for signatures to the commissioners on Dec. 30 at their regular public meeting.

GREENVILLE – Five months ago downtown Greenville learned it would soon have a new restaurant, The Merchant House (located in the former Sportzers building). Since then the anticipation has been at an all-time high. When are they going to open? What will it look like inside? Those questions and many more have been posed to the owners almost on a daily basis. Although they were shooting to open this fall, the treasures that were beneath one remodeling project after another have pushed the opening date back a little as they try to incorporate the building’s history into the décor. George (Georgianne) and Randy Lambright, along with Randy’s daughter, Cassie and her ﬁancé, Chris Campbell, have put a lot of work into bringing the community a top notch family restaurant. While most would want to get rid of the old, The Merchant House crew decided it wanted to keep the old and get rid of the newer. The inside was stripped to the original walls only to ﬁnd a beautiful brick that was in great condition. According to Campbell, there were many other treasures hidden behind walls and ceilings that were torn down. They found several

While it may look like there is still a lot of construction work that needs to be done, Chris Campbell says the restaurant area is about 80-percent complete.

columns that were threestories high and most likely original to the building. These columns rested beneath the most beautiful ornate molding. Campbell explained, “As we went along, the vision changed. We would find new things behind things. It has taken us longer than we expected.” Campbell noted they are getting closer to finishing the project. “The front of the house (bar and restaurant area) is 80-percent done. Most of the work we are doing now is touch up and then we’ve got to clean the floors.” Work is also being done in the kitchen area where

the ﬂoors had to be taken down to the original ﬂoor. The walls were also stripped and new walls were put up. They have been able to rehabilitate some of the equipment that was in the kitchen, but there will also be a lot that is new. Campbell believes it is about a 50/50 split on new verses old equipment. While they complete the renovation of the building, The Merchant House is starting to test its food. “We are probably about 85- to 90-percent complete on the menu, but we haven’t been able to test most of it yet,” said Campbell. Over sixweek’s worth of work went into developing the corn-

bread that will be served in the restaurant. “It has to be perfect,” he said. Although a date for the opening has not been set, he hopes they will be able to begin training the staff in January with the hope of opening to the public in February. “We would have liked to be open by now,” said Campbell. “We had two rough dates we were shooting for and we knew if we didn’t get open by the holidays that we weren’t going to open during the holidays.” The Merchant House is currently selling gift certiﬁcates and you can keep up with their progress by following them on Facebook.

Non-proﬁt group focuses on teaching the performing arts BOB ROBINSON

ASSOCIATE EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – “We saw there was a need for a lot of children in the area of the performing arts… it helps in building strong fundamental values for the children. And we wanted to offer it at an affordable price.” That was the goal of three founders of The Final Bow… Hillary Holsapple, and Becky and Joel Hootman. Two years later the studio offers music, dance and theater, has 100 students and has just received its 501c3 designation. Holsapple and the Hootmans are directors while the organization is overseen by a local board of parents. “We are a non-proﬁt organization,” Holsapple said. “We’ve been working with the fees we collect and donations from businesses and individuals. The 501c3 designation makes it easier for us to seek donations because now they’re tax deductible.” She added donations also fund a limited number of scholarships. The organization’s ﬁrst major fundraiser is a Christmas performance of the Nutcracker at the Light-

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The Final Bow Director Hillary Holsapple, kneeling right, works with beginner tumbling students while her student assistant, Hannah Rice, left, looks on. (Bob Robinson photo)

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Allen Correctional Institute, where he is currently serving an eight year sentence from another county court related to this case. He entered a guilty plea on one count each of TrafďŹ cking in Marijuana, a second degree felony, and TrafďŹ cking in Hashish, a third degree felony. The state dismissed two other felony counts of Possession and a sole count of Possession of Criminal Tools as part of the plea agreement. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal and co-defendant, Jeremy Corwin of Kettering were indicted following an investigation by the Warren County Task Force that led detectives to several stash houses used in the drug trafďŹ cking operation. A detective with the task force told The Early Bird that the pair were part of an illegal drug trafďŹ cking operation that was moving millions of dollars of marijuana and hashish from as far west as Oregon and Colorado. The Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce was alerted to an empty home containing drugs and money on US 127 South near the Village of Castine. Once a search warrant was granted, detectives and ofďŹ cers made entry into the structure on Nov. 25, 2013. A total of $140,000 in cash and 295

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Park District Naturalist Mandy Martin invites children in kindergarten through second grade to join her on Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m. to noon to learn about rocks during Park P.A.L.S. Park P.A.L.S. is a series of monthly programs designed for students of this age group who are interested in nature. P.A.L.S. stands for Practicing And Learning Stewardship, and its mission is to develop future earth stewards through meaningful educational opportunities and hands-on experiences in the natural world. This month everyone will meet at the Nature Center on State Route

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Drugs take one life, another is revived with Narcan On November 30 police were dispatched to 121 Tillman Ave. along with Greenville Township Rescue regarding a male not breathing. They were met by two witnesses who directed them to a bedroom over the garage where a male, recognized by the officer as Tyray Grice, was lying on the floor. Grice was unresponsive and Rescue took over CPR while police spoke with the witnesses. They advised they were “hanging out” with Grice when he slumped over and began to snore and make gargling sounds. They believed he was drunk. Shortly after that he stopped making sounds; when they checked on him they observed him to be turning blue around the eyes and mouth. They said one of them had tried performing CPR for about two minutes before the other called 911. The witnesses said they believed Grice was intoxicated but said he’d taken no drugs while they were with him. After about 25 minutes Rescue contacted Wayne HealthCare emergency, after which they stopped CPR and pronounced Grice deceased. The crime scene was secured and the Coroner’s Office was contacted. Police received consent to search the bedroom where Grice was found and discovered a metal spoon with what was believed to be a filter, an empty pill capsule and a needle. They also found a draw string bag containing two empty pill capsules and three capsules with what appeared to be heroin. In addition they found seven marijuana smoking devices, marijuana, another metal spoon, two unidentified pills, a digital scale and a belt believed to be used while shooting heroin. Police questioned the witnesses; one acknowledged the marijuana was his

but both denied any knowledge of the heroin items. On November 26 police were dispatched to 6085 Sebring-Warner Road, Lot 45, to assist Greenville Township Rescue regarding an overdose. A witness advised David Elliot was in the bathroom on the floor and she believed he had overdosed on heroin. Upon entry the officer saw three capsules on the bathroom sink; two were empty and one contained a white powdery substance the officer believed to be heroin. While attempting to get Elliot to respond the officer found a used syringe under him. Rescue arrived and gave Elliot Narcan to revive him. The suspect admitted to using two capsules of heroin. He was transported to Wayne HealthCare. A copy of the report will be taken to the prosecutor for charges. INDECENT EXPOSURE On November 29 police received a complaint regarding a suspect standing near her vehicle in the Greenville City Park, pants down and urinating on the ground. When police arrived her vehicle was found near the swinging bridge with the engine running. The defendant, Celynn Miller, appeared to be asleep. She had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and she stated she had been drinking vodka. There was a bottle of vodka in her vehicle which was about one-third full. She did poorly on the field sobriety test, was arrested and transported to the police station. She registered a .28 on her breath test. Miller was placed under ALS and cited for physical control of a motor vehicle and public indecency. She was transported to the Darke County jail. DUI On November 27 police

observed a vehicle operating on 12th Street at a high rate of speed. When the officer turned around for a traffic stop the vehicle sped up. The officer observed it making two turns and eventually stopping partially in the yard at 1125 Front St. There were three males in the vehicle. The driver, Dustin Taylor, had notably slurred speech and a strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from him. When asked about alcohol consumption Taylor reportedly said “I mean f----g I really ain’t been drinking too much.” The officer observed an open beer can in the center console and an open 30-pack sitting on the passenger side floorboard. When asked about speeding Taylor said he didn’t realize he was going that fast. Taylor did poorly on the field sobriety test, was placed under arrest and transported to the police station. He refused the breath test and was placed on ALS. The defendant was found to have five active license suspensions. He was cited for OVI, speed and driving under suspension, then released to a friend. On November 25 police were dispatched to Locust and Green streets regarding a possible disabled vehicle sitting in the roadway with flashers on for a long period of time. The vehicle was observed on East Fifth Street near Locust. The driver (not named in the report) was sitting in the vehicle and it appeared she was attempting to steer the vehicle. Half of the vehicle was on the sidewalk and the other half on the roadway. The driver said her vehicle had died at the intersection and two people helped her push it to where it was. She had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her, her pupils were

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dilated and her speech was slurred. A witness who had helped push the vehicle said the defendant was supposed to stop when he told her to but didn’t, and that was why it went off the roadway. The defendant did poorly on the field sobriety test and was arrested for OVI. At one point she reportedly said “might as well take me now.” She refused to take the breath test at the police station and was placed under ALS. She was cited for OVI and released to a friend. On November 24 police were dispatched to McMiller’s Carry-Out at 601 Martin St. regarding a private property accident. Dispatch had been advised by the complainant the driver causing the accident might be intoxicated. The vehicle driven by Lucas Lear had allegedly backed into another vehicle, causing damage to both. Lear said while some damage may have been caused he didn’t believe all the damage to the other vehicle’s front end was caused by him. The officer observed a heavy odor of an alcoholic beverage on Lear’s breath, as well as slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. The defendant did poorly on a field sobriety test and was transported to the police department. He refused the breath test and was placed under ALS, then released to a friend. HARASSMENT On November 19 the victim reportedly began receiving harassing messages from the defendant, Brittani Crossley. Crossley was sending messages using her cell phone and had been repeatedly warned not to harass the victim. Twenty messages had reportedly been received on one date through texting, Instant Messenger and Facebook… “Family ruining loser, Go

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number that had not been blocked. Messages are sent at all hours day and night. Crossley was issued a citation for telecommunication harassment.

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South Middle School Choir Concert Dec. 8

GREENVILLE – The Greenville South Middle School Vocal Music Department under the direction of Chelsea Whirledge and Kari Lemon, will present its ﬁrst ever holiday concert. The ﬁfth and sixth grade choirs will present several holiday songs to help you get into the holiday spirit. The concert is scheduled for Dec. 8. The South Middle School Fifth Grade choir, under the direction of Whirledge, will present a mini Christmas Mu-

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Edison DCC students interact with Woodland student body BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – “Happy Thanksgiving!!” Over 200 Greenville Woodland Heights Primary School children shouted their appreciation with applause and a Thanksgiving wish to seven Communications students from Edison State Community College, Darke County Campus on Nov. 24. They were the second of two groups of Woodland students attending assemblies to learn about bullying… not to do it and what to do if it happens. Over a 60-minute time frame Gage Berghoff, Sarah Liette, Jessica Hinshaw, Cole Skelton, Casey Puckett, Taylor Hackney and Chelsi Edgar talked to nearly 600 Woodland students, kindergarten through second grade. The older students talked to the younger ones about where bullying occurs, how it makes people feel and, most importantly, to tell a teacher or an adult

when it happens. Edison DCC Dean Chad Beanblossom said it was a great experience for Edison students. “The opportunity for our students to interact with younger grade levels is outstanding,” said Beanblossom, who has been following the recent visits of Edison’s Fundamentals of Communications students to district campuses. “These students not only gained experience speaking in front of large and diverse groups, but it gave everyone involved the opportunity to learn more about the important topic of bullying.” There was no shortage of questions and comments from the children. The communications students shared stories about how they were bullied when they were young… the children opened up and shared some of their own stories. They all – including the “big kids” – said it made them feel “bad” and everyone should be making better choices.

“I appreciate our K-12 administrators and teachers who are willing to work with Edison State to provide these opportunities for our students,” Beanblossom said. “I think there is a huge value in these types of initiatives, and look forward to continued partnerships with our schools.” Bullying presentations this year were made on the campuses of Ansonia Local Schools, Woodland and Greenville’s East Elementary School. They required the communications students to use every point of Edison’s Core Values: Communication, Ethics, Critical Thinking, Respect for Learning, Diversity and Teamwork. Beanblossom noted Edison tries to provide a variety of experiences to its students as well as serve its community. “This is just one example of the great work our students and faculty are doing to serve the individuals in our community.”

GREENVILLE – The Child Development Center of the YMCA of Darke County is excited to announce its ﬁrst ever Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 19, 8–11 a.m. Open to the Community, families can enjoy

breakfast, listen to Christmas carols, make a Christmas craft, play games and take a photo with Santa. All photos taken from this fun event can be found on their website, www. ymcadarkecounty.org. All ages welcome; children

must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children and are available in the Child Development Center Ofﬁce or Welcome Center at the Y. Registration can also be found online at their website.

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Editorial Offensive I ďŹ nd Kenneth Delkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s editorial in the 11/29/15 edition of the Early Bird full of hatred, bias and racism. The truth is that every citizen of this country, with the exception of the American Indian, has an immigration background. My parents and brother immigrated from Italy in the late 1920s and 1939. We worked hard to become integrated Americans and contribute to society. To call the President of the United States an enemy is ludicrous. He was elected by the people of the United States. Religious liberty is a two edged sword. We deny some rights to some while denying freedom to others. The compromise is the great difďŹ culty. The Muslim population has a great majority of peaceful, prayerful people. The minute minority are disenfranchised young people for the most part, who have succumbed to the teachings of ISIS and like organizations. There are strict guidelines to enter the US as an immigrant in place. Until there is more peace throughout the world we will have people escaping their surroundings for the sake of freedom, equality and happiness. Theresa Crandall, Greenville -----------------------Progress & Expansion Lately Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been reading in this paper about the many concerns of people

about the possibility of a large hog operation going in just northwest of the city. It seems that mostly what I see is â&#x20AC;&#x153;not in our backyard.â&#x20AC;? If this operation was somewhere out in the boon-docks, where it affected a few instead of many, would that make it O.K.? Remember, there are wells and streams in the boon-docks too. Some of the streams may even work their way back to the city. I wish hogs could be raised like we did back in the 60s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; much, much smaller scale, in barns with cement ďŹ&#x201A;oors, bedded with straw and crushed corn cobs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; still stinks, but not nearly as bad and not nearly as concentrated. However, we all know thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to happen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more people to feed and less farmers to do it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always reassuring though, to know the Government will be looking over these mega-operations, inspections, permits, training, etc. It seems to me though, that whenever the politicians get involved in anything, it becomes more complicated, confusing and generally screwedup, not to mention more cost to taxpayers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just my opinion, though. So, what is the solution? I have no idea. I guess as long as the population grows and we want to eat once in a while, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to accept â&#x20AC;&#x153;progress and expansion.â&#x20AC;? Ted Scheiding, Arcanum

Buchy supports refugee resolution COLUMBUSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;State Representative Jim Buchy (R-Greenville) applauded State Representative Tim Derickson (R-Oxford) for his leadership in sponsoring House Concurrent Resolution 31. Derickson carried the concurrent resolution and led the efforts for swift passage at a time when America needs common sense leadership the most. The concurrent resolution, which passed the Ohio House on Nov. 19, urges President Obama to halt the settlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S. and Ohio. The legislation was in response to President Obama declaring the U.S. will continue to allow Syrian refugees in the wake of the recent Paris terrorist attacks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americans are concerned about the efforts of terrorist to inďŹ ltrate innocent refugee groups,â&#x20AC;? Buchy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without 100 percent certainty in our screening process it is unsafe for the U.S. to accept refugees from Syria, which we have reason to believe may be a Trojan horse for terrorists to enter our homeland.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s politically correct world, we often struggle to ďŹ nd leaders willing to stand up and

lead the legislature to do the right thing,â&#x20AC;? Buchy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The recent example of Tim Dericksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to unite the Ohio legislature behind this needed resolution justly deserves recognition.â&#x20AC;? Earlier this week, Derickson released the following statement following the passage of House Concurrent Resolution 31: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was pleased to see my colleagues in the House stand beside me to pass a measure that I think is very important for our national security interests. The tragic events in Paris over the weekend served as yet another grim reminder of the potential for dangers and vicious acts to be carried out on innocent people. For the safety of our families, neighbors and friends, I believe it is imperative that public leaders come together and take the necessary steps to prevent acts of terror from occurring here at home. Several states are taking similar stands, and Ohio can be among the leaders when it comes to promoting peace and safety for all Americans. That is what todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passage of HCR 31 was all about.â&#x20AC;? House Concurrent Resolution 31 was passed with a vote of 65-29.

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Peer pressure crushed my spirit

Aaahhh! The Christmas season is here once again. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not one of those that will complain because the stores start hawking decorations shortly after (or in some cases before) Halloween. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt my feelings if they started selling them after Labor Day. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care that they are still in their boxes and sitting on a shelf, I love seeing the decorations. I enjoy dreaming of the spectacular light show I could share with my neighbors if I had those boxes of lights and that box of ornaments and maybe that big blow up thingy. In my mind, I can take my little half-acre lot and turn it into something like Ludlow Falls was or Union Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heritage Park has become. It makes me feel all warm and gooey inside. Then I remember I have to get it

In this turkey carving season we often forget our role in putting the Thanksgiving meal JIM BUCHY on the table. OHIO In western REPRESENTATIVE Ohio, we are blessed with so many ďŹ ne farming families, and many working individuals who help to export our agricultural products to the world. The truth is this Thanksgiving that much of the food got its start on our farms in western Ohio. Ohio is an agricultural leader in the United States. One in seven Ohioans has an agricultural-related job, providing career opportunities for over 1.7 million citizens. Not only are Ohioans working in the agricultural sector, but western Ohio will raise and process the most livestock in the state. The 84th House District accounts for almost 15 percent of Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crop,

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that kind of purchase. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to know how I talked her into letting me buy a Shop Vac. Peer pressure has also gotten to me and I nearly caved-in to all the whiners and complainers that think Christmas decorations shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be up until after Thanksgiving. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful for everyone and everything I have in my life every day. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need a special day to remind me I should be thankfulâ&#x20AC;Ś and turkey makes me nauseous. I was excited when the radio station started playing Christmas music all the time a few days into November. I even watched a few sappy Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel weeks before Thanksgiving. However, there are only so many sappy Hallmark movies a man can watch before he loses his man card. I probably exceeded the limit. I made a vow a few years ago that I would put up my outside decorations the ďŹ rst really nice day in November to avoid freez-

ing my booty off. That nice day was Nov. 1. Out of fear of being ridiculed, I bowed to peer pressure and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t break out the holiday cheer as soon as I would have liked. Fortunately there was another really nice day the following weekend, but I was not the ďŹ rst in town to have a grand illumination. They are my heroes this year. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cave-in. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what the naysayers said. It was like they were speaking to me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanksgiving! Plfffgghhh! Christmas is my holiday of choice.â&#x20AC;? Next year, and I expect you to hold me to this, even if the ďŹ rst really nice day in November falls on Nov. 1 I am putting up my outside decorations. Hopefully by then my wife will have let me purchase the longer extension ladder. If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m gonna dream I should dream big â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I want a scissor lift or a bucket truck, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure there is anything big enough to break at my house to warrant that kind of purchase.

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approved by my wife and I come back to reality. I guess I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t push all of my decorating shortcomings onto my wife. While she does scare me when I want to spend money, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the only reason I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go â&#x20AC;&#x153;all outâ&#x20AC;? when I decorate. I think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had too many close calls putting decorations on the house. Plus, I like to put them up when no one is home so I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the kids asking if they can get up on the roof with me or my wife looking at me like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m crazy when I have the pickup truck backed up to the house with extension ladder secured in the gap between the tail gate and the bed of the truck so I can reach the gutters on my two-story home. The roofâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pitch is too steep to reach the gutters safely (see earlier statement about â&#x20AC;&#x153;too many close callsâ&#x20AC;?). I could probably buy a longer extension ladder (see earlier statement about my wife scaring me when I want to spend money), but it usually takes me breaking something to justify

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livestock and agricultural marketing receipts. In Ohio, there are a little over 2.2 million hogs and 5.1 million turkeys, and more of them are raised on our local farms than anywhere else. Additionally, there are 1.5 million turkeys residing in Mercer County alone. Last year over 300,000 turkeys were raised in Darke County. Shelby County produced over 100,000 turkeys last year and accounted for 101,760 hogs. In Auglaize

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OBITUARIES BALTES – William J. Baltes, Jr., 88, of Versailles, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown. Burial is in Holy Family Cemetery, Frenchtown.

ARMSTRONG – Mary Ann Armstrong, 92, of Greenville, died

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GRICE – Tyray E. Grice, 39, of Greenville, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. A Memorial Service was held Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

VERSAILLES – All are invited to the eighth annual Christmas Candlelight Service will be held Dec. 20, 7 p.m., at the Versailles Christian Church, 105 W. Ward St., Versailles. Christmas and candlelight just seem to go together. The Christmas Candlelight Service, with numerous candles illuminating the outdoor walkways and the VCC auditorium, has become a tradition for those who desire to worship in quietness and beauty. This beautiful, formal worship experience will include Christmas music featuring nationally renowned guest harpist from Dayton, Leslie Stratton; the singing of traditional Christmas carols with guest pianist Janet Weimer; a heart-warming Candlelight message “The Prince of Peace” by Pastor Dennis J. Wheeler; and concluding with the aweinspiring candle lighting ceremony. Be sure to arrive early for pre-service harp music which will be presented 6:45–7 p.m. by Stratton. Ms. Stratton is currently the principle harpist with the Dayton Philharmonic in Dayton. She has also performed with the

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ARCANUM – The folks at Arcanum Faith United Methodist Church had many mission projects during the past few months. In addition to the school and health kits collected for Church World Services (CWS), they have supported other global causes. A heifer and llama were purchased to aid Heifer International. A total of 81 shoeboxes were packed for Operation Christmas Child 2015. The Wounded War-

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Spokane Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, Missoula Symphony, Helena Symphony, Coeur d’Alene Symphony, Boise Philharmonic and more. Ms. Stratton is also a founding member of The American Harp Quartet and has produced four solo recordings. The Christmas Candlelight Service is a glorious evening of reflection, reverence and joy! (Childcare – birth through fifth grade – will be provided.) If you would like additional information, call VCC at 526-4194 or visit www.versaillescc.com.

PERI meets

GREENVILLE – The PERI Retirees of Darke County will meet Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m., at the VFW on Ohio Street for their meeting and lunch.

GHS Class of 1958

rior Project and Dayton VA were remembered with donations for Veteran’s Day appreciation. Locally, in our community, school fee scholarships were awarded and local families were assisted for a more enjoyable Christmas. Faith UMC has a rich heritage of mission support beyond their four walls. It is a small church, working to make a worldwide difference.

Community Sing-ALong is Dec. 13 GREENVILLE – St. Paul Lutheran Church, on the corner of Fourth and Walnut Streets in Greenville, will be presenting its second annual Community Christmas SingA-Long. This concert will be presented on Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Featuring both secular Christmas songs and Christmas carols, you will be sure to get in the Christmas spirit. Featured artists include Priscilla Acuff, Country Harmony (including JoEllen Melling and Jennifer Peck), Travis Bird, The PBJ Trio, several members from GHS vocal music alumni, and the Lemon Family. Violinist Melinda Holfstetter will also be per-

forming prior to the concert. Some of the selections being performed in the concert include: “Let There be Peace on Earth,” “High and Lifted Up,” “Christmas Time is Here,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Ave Maria,” and many more. Several Christmas Carols including “Joy to the World,” “Away in a Manger,” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” will be included in a group sing-a-long. There is no charge for this event however; a free will offering will be taken prior to intermission with proceeds going towards Grace Resurrection Community Center. Refreshments will follow the program.

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Stuck’s 50th anniversary RUSSIA – George and Marcella Stuck will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 11. The couple was married Dec. 11, 1965. The Stucks are the parents of Angela (Mike) Rosengarten, Piqua; Aimee (Steve) Hoelscher, Yorkshire; Jeff Stuck, Russia; and Amanda (Kurt) Bergman, Maria Stein. They are the grandparents to Michael, David

and Christopher Ruchty, Jacob (Ellen) Hoelscher, Jenna, Jason, Joseph, Justin, Janelle and Jaimee Hoelscher, Destiny Stuck and Kolten Bergman. One grandson, Jared Hoelscher, is deceased. A private dinner was given by their children and grandchildren. If you would like, send cards to 218 Elizabeth Drive, Russia, Ohio 45363.

Ashby’s 50th anniversary PALESTINE – Charles (Mike) and Sandra Ashby will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house reception on Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m., at Palestine Church of Christ. Family and friends are invited to attend. Please omit gifts as your attendance will be their blessing. Mike and Sandra were married Dec. 10, 1965 by the Rev. Russell Smith at the Church of the Nazarene in Greenville. The Ashbys have been blessed with three children, Todd, Russell and Melanie (Stump). In addition, they are grandparents to numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and have enjoyed following the sports activities of

Charles and Sandra Ashby

their loved ones. Mike and Sandra both retired from Corning Glass and continue to live their married lives through parenting, giving, laughing and loving.

Light Readers come to Beech Grove COB HOLLANSBURG – The Beech Grove Church of the Brethren welcomes the Light Readers on Dec. 6, 10 a.m. Pastor Dewayne Heck invites the public to join his congregation for this special Christmas program titled, “A Star, A Baby and Forever”. The Light Readers are a group that has been blessed with talents in performing arts. Their name comes from their mission in which they can use their talents of storytelling to let God’s light shine through to others. This Christmas performance by Tom, Claudia,

Marilee and Susan has been presented to area churches, nursing homes, and other gatherings for 11 years in the Dayton and Southwestern Ohio. Their schedule varies, but they average 20-30 presentations a year. They prepare two programs, one for Spring/Summer/ Fall and a new program for the Christmas season every year and are blessed to serve an Audience of One! Beech Grove Church of the Brethren is located at 3420 Harrison Road, Hollansburg. Contact 9960162 for more information.

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GREENVILLE – Destination Known Missions Ministry of EUM Church, Greenville, is in its 10th year partnering with the Potter’s House Association in Guatemala. Over the years, teams from EUM Church have built 14 homes for families that live in the garbage dump shanty communities. They have visited countless families in their homes to pray with them, and to share Jesus with them in real and practical ways by installing wood burning cook stoves, pro-

Christmas services at Oakland COB

BRADFORD – Oakland Church of the Brethren, 8058 Horatio Harris Creek Road, just 2 1/2 miles north of Gettysburg, has scheduled several special services for Christmas. Candlelight Communion will be on Dec. 13, 7 p.m. Join family and friends for an evening of reﬂection and to remember why we celebrate Christmas. Communion will be shared in the candlelight while soft music ﬁlls the sanctuary. Directly after Candlelight Communion will be a Service of Remembrance. We have all lost loved ones, either recently or years ago. The circle of love sometimes seems incomplete. This service is to remember those loved ones and to understand they will never be forgotten, but will forever live in our hearts. For those who need a listening ear, a prayer or just a hug, there will be a caring deacon available after the service. Christmas Eve Service will be Dec. 24, 7 p.m. Join them as they prepare their hearts and sing praise with many musicians. Come worship with family and friends on this special evening. Oakland wishes all a wonderful Christmas season and invite all to these

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Savoy wins holiday basket GREENVILLE – The Oliver Family has ﬁve generations. Gene Oliver, of Greenville, lost his wife of 64 years on April 12, 2012. Gene has three children, Faye Henninger, Sandra Henninger, and Richard Oliver, all of Greenville; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. Shown are Gene, Faye, Robbie Henninger, Molly Kinney and Zoe Kinney.

vided much needed food to families, and passing out Bibles. Destination Known wants to continue building homes for families in the shanty communities; however, due to the increased cost of building supplies, funding these homes has become more difﬁcult. A New Year’s Eve Gala will be hosted by Destination Known with 100-percent of the proceeds being used to build homes for families living in the Guatemala City dump commu-

GREENVILLE – Tammy Savoy, of Greenville, was the winner of the holiday basket during the Lighthouse Christian Center’s annual Holiday Bazaar. They thank everyone that participated, including vendors and attendees.

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Chapter recognized at Soil & Water Banquet VERSAILLES – On Nov 23, Versailles FFA members attended the Darke County Soil & Water Conservation Banquet and the team was recognized for placing ﬁrst in the County FFA Rural Soil Judging Contest. Members of the Versailles FFA that were recognized at the Soil & Water Banquet were Dean Heitkamp, Isaac Ruhenkamp, Danielle Hesson, Kylie Lyons and Andrew Harshbarger. Dean was also recognized with a cash award

for placing ﬁrst overall in the County FFA Soil Judging Contest. The Versailles FFA Chapter also received a cash award from the Darke County Soil & Water Conservation District. The Versailles FFA would like to thank the Soil & Water Conservation of Darke County for the banquet invite and the cash award and would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rismiller of Versailles for hosting the county soil contest.

Arcanum’s FCCLA students put luminaries in bags for its cancer walk.

Versailles FFA Members Danielle Hesson, Andrew Harshbarger, Isaac Ruhenkamp and Dean Heitkamp were recognized at the Darke County Soil & Water Banquet for their success at Rural Soil Judging.

Dental students become certiﬁed Students bring awareness to cancer ARCANUM – In September, the Arcanum High School’s Family and Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held its annual Cancer Awareness Week. During the days leading up to the cancer walk, all high school students participated in dress up days, scavenger hunts, and decorating school hallways. They sold luminaries during school lunch hours and at the football game on Friday night in honor or in memory of loved ones who suffered with cancer. Towards the end of the game, FCCLA members spread the luminaries out around the football ﬁeld and lit the

candles. After the game everybody who wanted to participate walked around giving respect to all those names on the luminaries. With all the money they received from the donations and from the luminaries, FCCLA donated gave a donation to the Darke County Caner Association. If you participated, in any way, to make this cancer week the best week (in total donations and participation) they have ever had at Arcanum High School, then they thank you. And if you didn’t have a chance to help, then it’s not too late for you to donate. Sarah Riley- reporter

District 5 FFA Job Interview competition VERSAILLES – On Nov. 11, four Versailles FFA members participated in the District 5 FFA Job Interview Competition. The contest is designed to assist FFA members in the development of oral and written skills that are associated with the job application and interview process. Students had to create a resume and cover letter, ﬁll out a job application pertaining to a speciﬁc agricultural job, complete an interview, and compose a

follow-up thank you letter. The members who competed in this contest were Bri Buzard, Maggie Hedrick, Kylie Lyons, and Colleen Gehret. Buzard received a gold rating in the senior division. Hedrick competed in the junior division and placed ﬁrst out of 18 FFA members. Lyons competed in the sophomore division and placed third out of 18 FFA members. In the freshman division, Gehret placed ﬁrst out of 18 FFA members.

ENGLEWOOD – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) recently had 12 Dental Assistant students pass their Ohio Certiﬁed Dental Assistant test. The two-year program at MVCTC prepares students to take the test in October of their senior year of high school. To prepare for the test, industry personnel come to the school and administer a clinical test during which the students are scored and also receive constructive feedback. This ﬁnalizes their preparation for the clinical and radiology sections of the test. They review a study guide to

prepare for the written portion of the exam which includes around four hundred questions. If they pass all three sections of the exam they become a Certiﬁed Ohio Dental Assistant (CODA). This credential also puts them on the “short path” to receiving their radiology license as well as other beneﬁts. Local students passing the exam were Aleesha Mestemaker, Ansonia, and Haley Robinson, Arcanum. For more information about the MVCTC Dental Assistant Program, visit www.mvctc.com.

Shown are (back row) Haley Robinson (Franklin Monroe), Bailey Williams (Northridge), Aleesha Mestemaker (Ansonia), Makena Brinley (National Trail), Aubrey Zunk-Sullivan (Miamisburg), (front row) Taylor Tucker (Tri-County North), Alexis Eakes (Tri-County North), Madeline Durham (Eaton), Ashlyn Allen (Preble-Shawnee), Lauren Lee (Brookville), Alivia Falldorf (Eaton). Not pictured – Bayley Boston (Brookville).

Success at Regional and State Screening GREENVILLE – Business Professionals of America is a (CTSO) Career Tech Student Organization. This organization is nationwide and allows students to develop skills if interested in the business ﬁeld. Business Professionals of America is a good collaboration between workplace and students. Special Olympics is an event that BPA promotes. A Night in Hollywood was created to highlight not only the athletic side of students but also their creative side. This event helped fund $7,082 which gave back to Special Olympics. Regional screening

begins with the schools from Region 3 coming to Greenville CTC. In order to qualify for competition a student needs to have a 2.25 GPA. Anyone who qualiﬁes makes a speech and presents the speech in front of two judges, presents the speech in front of a camera, takes a test about Business Professionals of America and the student has to go through an interview. When a student qualiﬁes for a top 12 position for Region 3 the student is told the next day. After all of the candidates were chosen for Region 3, their speech was shown to the other Region 3 classes, and then the classes voted

for what students should receive a position. State screening also has certain qualifications. The needed qualifications were a 2.5 GPA. Also, when going to state the students need a prepared speech. This speech will be presented in front of three judges and then they will interview the student after the student presents their speech. During state there will be a test and an essay the student has to take. State qualifiers will be called the night of screening if they qualify for a state position. If the student gets an opportunity to run for a state position he or she will go to Colum-

bus to campaign and present their speech in front of state BPA members. Last year’s estimated membership was 7,600 people. Representing Greenville Supply Chain Management for the 2015-2016 year Haylee Hanes and Addie Hart are running for a state position. Haylee Hanes’ campaign manager is Logan Tabler and Addie Hart’s campaign manager is Kayla Arnold. These two young women will be campaigning against 10 other students throughout the state. If elected to a state position they will represent BPA for the state of Ohio.

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ANSONIA – Ansonia Elementary is proud to announce their Students of the Month for November. Hailey Sebring and Gabe Zumbun were chosen by their teachers from a class of 63 students. Their teachers reported, “Hailey and Gabe are very responsible and always have their work completed on time. Whenever they are absent these two check with their teachers for make-up work. We’ve observed their sharing and helpful attitudes toward other students and teachers!” Mrs. Stump the principal added, “We are very proud to call Hailey and Gabe Ansonia Tigers!”

GREENVILLE – The Greenville FFA Chapter was recognized for its accomplishments at the 88th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. The theme for the convention was Amplify. FFA members learned throughout the convention about leadership, career success, and how to make goals a reality. Members enjoyed a tour at the world famous “Not Just Popcorn” located in Edinburg, Ind. They also took a tour of “Schimpff’s Confectionary” located in Jeffersonville, Ind. and attended Buckeye Bash in the Crown Plaza, which is a big dance party held for all Ohio FFA members. Members also had the privilege of listening to the keynote speaker, Amberley Snyder who talked about her experiences of becoming paralyzed at the age of 18. Amberley talked about how setting goals has helped her work through this and continues to ride in rodeos even

though she is in a wheelchair. Amberley was a very inspirational speaker, and taught members a very valuable lesson about life and how everything happens for a reason. Three Greenville FFA past members were awarded with the highest degree the FFA has to offer, the American FFA Degree. The American FFA degree symbolizes that FFA members have worked hard at their supervised agricultural experience and dedicated countless hours to helping in the FFA. Trever Mann and Thomas Shaw attended convention and received the American Degree in front of thousands of people Saturday morning. Rachael Schmitmeyer also received her degree but was unable to make the trip to Louisville. Members overall had a great trip and enjoyed meeting new friends, watching other members get honorable awards, and enjoying the time spent out of school.

Thomas Shaw (left) and Trever Mann (right) stand together wearing the FFA jacket for the last time proudly displaying their American FFA Degrees.

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Citizen of the Year award nominations VERSAILLES – Each January the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) recognizes and awards a citizen with the distinction of being named “Citizen of the Year.” This award was established to honor community leaders whose service has had a profound impact on the quality of life for Versailles and its surrounding com-

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There is no limit on the length or speciﬁc format of nomination letters, however it is best to concentrate on providing facts, details, various viewpoints and other pertinent information to give the committee a thorough understand of your nominee. Also, never assume a past nomination letter is sufﬁcient, consider resubmitting or updating a previous submission. Whether in recent years or so much as 40 years ago, everyone has either served on committees, worked side by side or knows someone that has positively impacted the community. The Chamber Board is urging citizens to submit the name(s) of such deserving individual(s). Nomination letters should be sent to the VACC, PO Box 145, Versailles, Ohio 45380. Letters must be received by Dec. 29. If you have any questions you may contact any of the members of the Board of Directors. They are Scott Langston, Dave Miller, Eric Paulus, Fred Poeppelman, Kathy Magoto, Dan Watren, Mitch Eiting, Brian Wagner, Ron Mescher, Jerry Bey, Aaron Moran and Rodd Hale.

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Library is open. Pick up a few books to give as gifts. The Friends are a volunteer group who work for the beneﬁt of the library. They raise money through their book sales and membership fees to buy items that are beyond the library budget and to sponsor special programs. This past year they sponsored the entertainment for eight Summer Reading “Family Fun Days” and four Author’s Nights. The Friends also purchased two wireless microphones & receivers, a variety of new puppets, a roller-coaster table, and a large number of Legos for the Children’s Department. Please visit their continuous book sale in the computer room on the library’s second ﬂoor regularly.

Start preparing for Bowl For Kids Sake The Bob Gray Orchestra will entertain at the Cardinal Center’s inaugural New Year’s Eve Bash.

Cardinal Center hosts New Year’s Eve Bash GETTYSBURG – The Friends of the Cardinal Center are celebrating the coming of the new year by sponsoring its ﬁrst ever New Year’s Eve Fundraising Bash at the Cardinal Center (Gettysburg School) in Gettysburg. The evening will begin with a catered dinner by Mike James and musical entertainment provided by guitarist Mike Sedmak. Following dinner, a reverse rafﬂe will be held

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with a grand prize of up to $1,000. The evening will round out with dancing and socializing to the sounds of the Bob Gray Orchestra. This ten-piece band based in Springﬁeld entertains regularly throughout the Miami Valley and plays a wide variety of music from swing to classic rock to rumba. All proceeds from the evening will go to improvements in the Cardinal Center and to help fund programs in the upcoming year such as Arts Week and Music Week and continued renovations of the center. Tickets for the event are $75 for a single and $125 for a couple. Each ticket is automatically entered into the Reverse Rafﬂe (must be present to win). Tickets and more information for the New Year’s Eve Bash are available by contacting Diana Spitler (547) 8509825 evenings, Brett Clark 423-1486 daytime or by emailing friendsofthecardinalcenter@gmail.com or via facebook.com/cardinalcenterfriends.

GREENVILLE – Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2016 is scheduled for March 4 and 5, 2016, at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville. This year’s Theme is Super Heroes to help celebrate the Real People in our lives that serve as Real Heroes. Bowl for Kids’ Sake serves as the largest fundraiser for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County. They invite you to join them in the challenge of making 2016 the largest fundraising event to-date. Hundreds of area bowlers team up every year to support this event and partake in the self-proclaimed “bowling event of the year.” Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of this event in 2016. Between the bowling, prizes, free t-shirt and food and the smiles you’ll put on the faces of the youth in the local communities, this truly is a ‘can’t miss’ event. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is open to the public, with $40 admission or $25 for those under the age of 18; this includes T-shirt, snacks, and one hour of bowling. For registration forms and more information, visit www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org. You

can also register by calling 492-7611 or 547-9622. All individuals and businesses from the surrounding areas are invited to participate. You can choose to form a team with friends, family, and/or co-workers and raise money, or bowl individually. High school students are also encouraged to participate and are eligible to bowl for just $25. Lanes are available March 4, 5-6 p.m. and March 5, 1-2 p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville. You get to choose what one-hour block of bowling works the best for you. Sponsor opportunities are available for the 2016 Bowl for Kids’ Sake event as well. This is a wonderful way to promote your business and help an organization that gives back to the community by providing positive interaction for the youth. Different sponsorship levels are available and prize donations are greatly appreciated. If you want to jump on this opportunity to create a positive association for your business directly within the community in which you serve, please call 4927611 or 547-9622.

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Gloria Harpest of Greenville National Bank is shown with Andrea Jordan, DCCA executive director and Keith Rawlins, DCCA artistic director.

GNB sponsors Glenn Miller Christmas show GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Greenville National Bank as a sponsor of the upcoming Artists Series holiday event the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Dec. 19 at St. Clair Memorial Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenville National Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sponsorship donation helps make it possible to present high quality performing artists in our hometown,â&#x20AC;? said Andrea Jordan, executive director of DCCA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We appreciate Greenville National Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support of the Arts, and their commitment to making these opportunities available and affordable in our community,â&#x20AC;? she concluded. The Glenn Miller Orchestra will bring its legendary sound and holiday program, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Christmas Mood,â&#x20AC;? to Greenville. The second presentation of Darke County Center for the Arts 2015-2016 Artists Series, the show will feature the 18-member ensemble playing many of the original Miller arrangements as well as modern selections performed in the Miller style. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These musicians do much more than recreate

the past,â&#x20AC;? said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They make music that may take listeners back to another time, but also entertains the socks off us right now!â&#x20AC;? he concluded. Also, the family of Gene Oda is honoring his memory with sponsorship of this show. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Few single tickets remain for the performance; the ticket price is $20. Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and ďŹ ne arts encouraging cultural enrichment in the community, contact the DCCA ofďŹ ce 547-0908 or website CenterforArts.net for remaining ticket information and more information on the 2015-2016 season.

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Luncheon at Abbottsville ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Caring Christians at Abbottsville UMC invite all to A Christmas Gathering luncheon on Dec. 12, noon to 2 p.m. at Abbottsville United Methodist Church, 4135 State Route 49, Arcanum. Celebrate the reason for the season with gifts for the kids, door prizes for adults and a lunch of ham, cheesy mashed potatoes and more. Free will donations will be accepted.

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ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This December, the Arcanum Area Business Association is again sponsoring â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winter Lights in Ivesterâ&#x20AC;?, at Ivester Community Park in Arcanum. The event will be held on the Saturday evenings leading up to Christmas from 6-9 p.m. The trees will be lit and synchronized to music playing in the park. The park will also be lit with displays from various businesses, organizations and groups from Arcanum. On Dec. 12, they will feature free carriage rides provided by Ro-Da-O Farm. These horse-drawn carriage rides will begin downtown at Veterans Memorial Park, journey to Ivester Park and after a ride through the park, return to Veterans Park. The ďŹ nal Saturday, Dec. 19, will have a special event for the children. Bring your own ďŹ&#x201A;ashlights for a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Candy Cane Searchâ&#x20AC;? in the park at 6 p.m. Candy canes will be hidden for the children to ďŹ nd, and some of the candy canes will have extra surprises attached to them in the form of cash or gift certiďŹ cates donated

NMPL open house slated NEW MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Friends of New Madison Public Library will be holding its annual Christmas Open House on Dec. 8, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day and musical entertainment by Eric Smith & Friends will be featured from 3-6 p.m. At 6 p.m., the Phyllis Cole Dubbs Library Service Award will be presented to Mary Straszheim and Teresa McLear. On, Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m., Santa will be visiting the library. Treats for the children will be provided through a generous donation from the New Madison Kiwanis. Join them at 142 S. Main St. in New Madison for these celebrations of the holiday season. Call 996-1741 for more information.

by local businesses. Please remember to bring a ďŹ&#x201A;ashlight and each child will be limited to ďŹ nding two candy canes each. Each Saturday will feature the lights and music. Santa will also be there to meet with the children and Girl Scout Troop 32131 will provide each of Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests with a special ornament as a gift. These ornaments will be made by the girls in the Troop, which currently has 37 members and is led by Shannon Denniston, with assistance from Morgan Parks, Britney Bollinger, Leah McCoy, Kristin Fugate and Robin Constable. There will also be a ďŹ re pit to warm yourself, Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores to enjoy, and other refreshments provided by FHC Fellowship. Many businesses have donated to the light display as well as to the gift certiďŹ cates. These include Greenville National Bank, Second National Bank, Garbig & Schmidt, Lyle Bixler Realty, Troutwine Auto Sales, Modern Impressions, Keith Troutwine Insurance Agency, The Rose Post, The Village Flower Shop, Nancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beauty & Tanning Salon, Sink Jewelers, Picnicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza & Grille, RJ Warner Insurance, Orme Hardware, Suttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Super Value, Cut and Curl, Yes Deere Hair & Nail Boutique, Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern, Belle Fiole Tanning & Spa, and Creme de la Creme Cakery. This is the second year for this event and they hope to continue to grow every year. A special thank you goes out to the Arcanum Utility Department for all of the hard work adorning the park with lights and additionally to everyone who has donated lights and decorations for the display. If anyone would like to do-

nate for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, lights and displays can be brought to the Arcanum Village OfďŹ ces during regular business hours, or ďŹ nancial contributions can be made to the Arcanum

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Employees get raises over next three years Wayne HealthCare Foundation RYAN in 2016 and 2.5-percent in is shut down. However, a works at enhancing health contingency plan is in place BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Union employees in the City of Greenville can expect the new year to be a little more prosperous after Greenville City Council voted to approve ordinances ratifying the collective bargaining agreements with the unions for police, ﬁre, dispatchers, maintenance and water and waste water workers. The collective bargaining agreements are for three years and include yearly wage increases. Mayor Mike Bowers praised the unions for bargaining in good faith with the city and was pleased they were able to come to an agreement. The minimum increase a union employee will see over the next three years is 2-percent with a maximum of 2.5-percent. The Operating Engineers (water and waste water) will see the biggest increase with a 2.25-percent increase

2017 and 2018. The Greenville Patrol Officers Association will see increases of 2.25-percent in 2016 and 2017 and 2.5-percent in 2018. The Professional Firefighters Association will see a 2-percent increase each year of the agreement. Dispatchers in the Professional Firefighters Association Emergency Communications Operators will see their paychecks increase by 2.25-percent in 2016 and 2-percent each of the following two years. Members of the Maintenance Employees Association will receive an additional 2.25-percent in each of the first two years of the agreement and 2.5percent the final year. Safety/Service Director Curt Garrison informed council the city’s water department will shut down on Dec. 7 to tie in a new vault. The project is expected to help the city better measure the flow of water going out. The city can provide water for 12-hours once the plant

Committee meeting set GREENVILLE – The Greenville City Council Utilities Committee will meet Dec. 9, 8:15 a.m., in the City Council Chambers in the Municipal Building, Greenville. The Committee will review the options of

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updating street lighting for the Gardenwood Drive/ Rhoades Avenue Street Reconstruction project and recommend to council the type of light, the number of lights, and how to fund the lights.

to put the system back online if something were to go wrong. Garrison also shared the Gardenwood/Rhoades Ave. project is nearing completion and should be finished by the end of the month providing the weather doesn’t delay their efforts. Brumbaugh Construction was contracted to complete the work and has told city officials the residents in the area are the best they have ever worked with. Garrison is working with Miami Valley Lighting to have the streets lights reinstalled and should have a date for completion soon. The city is currently accepting bids for the reconstruction of the intersection of Ohio and East Main Streets. The reconstruction project is expected to tie in with the work Greenville City Schools is doing in preparation for the new school. Additionally, council approved a resolution authorizing the Safety/Service Director to advertise for bids for the Ohio and East Main Streets intersection traffic signal light project. The next regular meeting of Greenville City Council will be Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Municipal Building.

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GREENVILLE – “Enhance health. That’s what the Foundation is truly about,” said Lauren Henry, Wayne HealthCare Foundation’s new Executive Director. She talked to members and guests at Kiwanis of Greenville about the programs and special events in which the Foundation is involved. Some of the programs include scholarships for future healthcare professionals, diabetes classes and a Diabetes Day at Wayne HealthCare, Camp Bearable with State of the Heart Hospice, Healthy Heart Clinic, Fifth Grade Health Fair, Kindergarten tours and more. “Anything health related,” she said. She also talked about the Foundation’s AED (Automated External Deﬁbrillator) program. “We’ve given out about 40 of these so far,” Henry said. She referenced Erick Williams, the father of Dylan Williams, the 8-yearold boy who lost his life playing baseball, noting the dad has made it a goal to provide as many AEDs as possible “so no other

Kiwanis of Greenville President Mike Snyder thanks Wayne HealthCare Foundation Executive Director Lauren Henry for her presentation to the club. (Bob Robinson photo)

parent would have to go through that. “Something happens in the heart,” she said. “It just stops. It needs the shock of the AED to get it back.” Henry said there is no risk to using it. “If the AED detects a heartbeat it won’t give the shock.” She added Spirit Medical Transport does the training for them. “We’re grateful to Spirit, and to Midmark Corporation for its funding support. These are not cheap.” They cost $1,200 to $1,500 each. “We’re honored to be able to do these things.” Henry wasn’t sure about

the impact or lives saved from the 40 machines they’ve distributed so far but noted she was doing some research to try to compile that information. “I know they have been used a number of times,” she said, “possibly in the high teens or low twenties.” She told the group fundraising was an ongoing process for the Foundation; also that future initiatives included partnerships with Career Tech’s Medical Tech Prep program and Edison State Community College’s nursing program.

Bed Bugs: What you should know

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DARKE COUNTY – Like cockroaches, bed bugs live close to their food source. The difference is… a bed bugs’ food source is you! The parasite feeds exclusively on warm-blooded animals and commonly hides and breeds near a human host in such places like household furniture, mattresses, box springs, bed framing, behind wall hangings and inside outlets – just to name a few. Bed bugs (Cimex lectulaius) are hitchhikers and will get inside items like luggage, backpacks, shoes, on clothing and other items carried or worn. They do not care if a home is clean or dirty… all they truly care about is food and survival. Just because a bug has not been seen or bites are not appearing on someone inside the home does not mean you are bug free. Just ask “James”, a local father that had no idea they were infested until it was too late. After a family member and friend came to visit and spent the night with James and his family, the nightmare began! The friend woke up with bites all over his legs after sleeping in one of the bedrooms. James thought it couldn’t have been from their house since no one had any bites or saw a bed bug. James ﬂipped up the mattress and box springs of the bed and saw the horriﬁc truth… they had a bed bug infestation! “We were always careful before and even said no to most of our kids’ friends coming over to spend the night,” James told The Early Bird. “By the time we

knew we had bugs, we were already infested. Our life literally changed overnight!” James, his wife and children lived out of bags for nearly two months, while professionals treated the home. Though the costly treatment eventually seemed to have worked, the family is forever mentally scarred from the episode. They have several prevention methods in place and are always on the lookout for signs of any type that the bugs have returned. According to bedbugs. org, experts believe there are three main reasons for the resurgence of the bug – domestic and international travel, lack of public education and evolution of the bed bug. Though the insect was believed to be nearly eradicated in the United States in the 1950’s, the rest of the world did not experience the same decrease. Since a public safety ban on pesticides containing the chemical DDT, there is no longer a ‘magic bullet’ today for killing the bug. Educating the public is one of the main solutions in controlling the bed bug issue we are facing today. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) informs of ways of proper detection, ways to reduce numbers if you have a problem and even great methods of prevention. Cleaning up clutter, vacuuming regularly and keeping clothing off the ﬂoors are some good habits to reduce risk of an infestation. An inexpensive measure to take in proper prevention is to purchase a mattress encasement that not only keeps the bed bugs from hiding inside your mattress, but can seal the parasite inside which will eventually die without be-

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ing able to escape and feed. There are several other products that may increase in detection and/or prevention methods. Adult bed bugs are approximately 1/4″ in length (about the size of an apple seed) and are a reddish brown color. They do not have wings or the ability to jump, but are extremely fast insects and can climb most anything and fit inside the smallest of crevices. Their eggs are tiny, whitish and hard to see without magnification, as individual eggs are about the size of a dust spec. When first laid, the eggs are sticky, causing them to adhere to substrates. Newly hatched bed bug nymphs are translucent and lighter in color and continue to become browner and molt as they reach maturity. The nymphs are no bigger than a pinhead. Some of the most common places a person can come into contact with a bed bug are: -single-family homes -multi-family homes -apartment buildings and complexes -schools -hotels, motels -hospitals -dorm rooms Bed bugs are generally active only at night, with a peak attack period about an hour before dawn, though given the opportunity, they may attempt to feed at other times of day. Attracted by warmth and the presence of carbon dioxide, the

bug pierces the skin of its host with two hollow tubes. With one tube it injects its saliva, which contains anticoagulants and anesthetics, while with the other it withdraws the blood of its host. After feeding for about ﬁve minutes, the bug returns to its hiding place. The bites cannot usually be felt until some minutes or hours later, as a dermatological reaction to the injected agents. Although bed bugs can live for up to 18 months without feeding, they typically seek blood every ﬁve to 10 days. They are labeled as a nuisance rather than a health issue since they are not believed to transmit infections or diseases. Here are some things to look for that are signs that bed bugs are present: -bloody stains on bedding -dark-colored stains on sheets (insect excrement) -a sweet or musty smell in a room (emitted by the insects’ scent glands) -shed skins or fecal matter stains Today, our society is more mobile than ever before – which means the spread of bed bugs has become an issue that could easily become out-of-control if we don’t take some of the preventative measures above seriously. Before moving into a rental or new home, have it inspected before moving in all of your stuff. Landlords and other property owners should have regular inspection performed by a profes-

Actual photo from dismantled headboard of bed from a local home. (Submitted photo)

sional to know if their building or home has a problem. Learn more about the ‘Recommendations to Realtors’ at centralohiobedbugs.org. “The worse thing you can do is to hide it if bed bugs are discovered in your home or business,” informed Joe White, owner of Aggressive Pest Control in Greenville. “Most people are embarrassed that they have them and don’t alert others that may have came to visit. That is the worst thing you can do!” White told The Early Bird he has seen cases nearly double in just a three year period in Darke County alone. His business is receiving at least 3-5 calls a week from people either needing an inspection or advice on what to do if they think there is an issue. According to White, children’s backpacks are one of the main ways the unwanted intruder is making its way into homes. He advises parents to ﬁnd a spot for their student’s backpack that is safe and isolated from indoors… or look through it

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with a ﬂashlight before allowing it in to the home. If you see a bug or any eggs you should put the item into a dryer on high for at least 40 minutes. Live bugs (not eggs) can also be killed using 90% rubbing alcohol, according to White. “As I see it… we are making no headway in controlling the problem,” White added. “I’m afraid it may get worse before it gets better.” Remember early detection is key! If you notice anything that makes you think you have a bed bug problem, look in some of the common areas for hiding and then contact a professional for a more thorough inspection. Don’t wait until it is too late! Below are some resources used for this article to better know how to identify a bed bug, and ways to prevent and treat infestations: www.bedbugs.org www2.epa.gov - www.odh. ohio.gov - centralohiobedbugs.org - www.bedbugpestcontrol.com - www. protectabed.com

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NEW MADISON – It took an overtime period but the Tri-Village Patriots kept its winning streak in tack at 31 and counting by defeating the visiting Southeastern Local Trojans 66-62 last Saturday night. “Our kids know how to win and find ways to win,” said Tri-Village Coach Josh Sagester. “We made plays down the stretch.” The teams would play even in the first period as the first quarter closed out with a 13-13 score. TV would out-pace the Trojans 14-9 in period No. 2 to take a 27-22 lead at the break only to have the visitors. Southeastern would come out of the break strong outscoring the Patriots 21-15 in the third period to take the lead from Tri-Village by a 43-42 score as the teams headed to the final quarter of play. Tri-Village held a 52-47 lead late in the final period only to have the Trojans Jake Bertemes hit a basket and follow up with a threepointer at the buzzer sending the game into over-

Tri-Village unveiled this new wall art high above the court during their opening season game last Saturday night. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

time. “We knew Southeastern was going to be a good basketball team,” said Sagester. “Good non-league game for us.” The Patriots used the overtime period to get its ﬁrst win of the season by a 66-62 score in the nonconference showdown. “Very proud of our effort tonight,” Sagester said. Gavin Richards led TriVillage scoring with 26 points, Trace Couch added 21 and Tyler VanWinkle’s 14 points rounded out the Patriots leading scorers. Tri-Village recognized the 2015 state championship team between the junior varsity and varsity games by unveiling a new banner and team photo in the Patriots gym.

ANSONIA – The Ansonia Lady Tigers built an 18 point first half lead over the visiting Mississinawa Valley Lady Blackhawks and coasted to a 58-44 Thursday night (Dec. 3) CCC win. “Our game plan was to come out and get a big lead so we could get everybody in the game and have some fun,” said Ansonia Coach Jim Bolin. “We wanted to work on our press.” The Lady Tigers would use seven first quarter Bailey Stammen points, an Abby Helmke threepointer, an Aliya Barge basket and two Brooke Neal free throws to lead 14-5 after one period. “We got to quit letting our opponents have the lead right off the bat like that,” said MV Coach John Hershey. “We need to come out a little quicker.” A smothering Ansonia first quarter press would limit the Hawks to five Kelsie Hunt first period free throws. “We come out and played pretty good,”

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Bolin said. “Our press worked pretty good. Girls worked hard and that’s what we wanted to do. Shot the ball pretty well. Got a chance to get everybody in the game.” The Hawks were led in second quarter scoring with six Hunt points and Leslie Dirksen’s four points, but it was Ansonia pushing its lead to 18 points at the break doubling the score at 3618 taking advantage of a

Hunt trey, a two-pointer and 5-of-7 at the line. Hunt led the Lady Hawks with six secondquarter points followed by Dirksen’s four points. The Lady Tigers would extend their lead to 51-29 after three periods of play getting nine Neal points including a three-pointer. MV would put up 15 fourth-quarter points while holding Ansonia to a low of seven for a ﬁnal 58-44 Lady Tigers’ win.

“I thought they did real well,” stated Hershey. “They are playing hard so they will get better.” The Lady Hawks’ Kelsie Hunt led all scorers in the game with 22 points including 8-10 at the line. Brooke Neal accounted for 21 Ansonia points followed by 14 Abby Helmke points. Ansonia improves to 3-2 while MV falls to 1-3 on the season.

Arcanum derails Lady Roaders BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

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DAYTON – The Franklin Monroe Varsity Volleyball Team has been named the Premier Health Sports Medicine Team of the Month for October 2015. Franklin Monroe Varsity Volleyball greatly improved as a team from the 2014 season ﬁnishing with a record of 11-1 in the Cross County Conference (CCC) and 19-4 overall, coming in second in the CCC. To spark the 2015 season, the team won the volleyball invitational held by Mississinawa Valley and Bradford. In addition to excelling on the volleyball court, the girls have excelled in the classroom. The 10 members of the varsity team have an aver-

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BRADFORD – A low scoring first period of play plagued both Arcanum and Bradford in a Tuesday night matchup on the Lady Railroaders home court with the Lady Trojans taking home a 39-29 Cross County Conference win. “Just a little flat to start the game,” said Arcanum coach Matt Grote. “I don’t know why we were a little bit dead but it was pretty obvious.” “Both teams came out with a good defensive strategy,” said Bradford Coach Patrick McKee. “We mixed up our defenses a little bit. They (Arcanum) are just an aggressive defensive team.” Rebecca Deao gave Arcanum a 2-0 lead that would prove to be the only scoring before a Mandy Bates two-point basket would even the score at 2-2 with 3:10 showing in the first. Abbie Ross would drill a three-pointer with 0:33 showing to give the visitors a 5-2 advantage followed with Mackenzie Weldy going 2-2 at the line for a 5-4 period ending score. “We missed at least six layups in the first quarter… it just kind of snowballed from there,” said Grote. “It seemed like there was a lid on the basket.”

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Five unanswered points had a 13-9 Lady Trojans lead at 2:59 with Bradford’s bench signaling for a timeout. Alexis Abner would drill a three-pointer pushing the Trojans’ lead to 16-9 followed by a Weldy old fashioned three point play making a 16-12 score at the 1:20 mark. The teams would go to the break with Arcanum

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Lady Wave battle Beavercreek BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The ﬁnal numbers on the scoreboard do not tell the whole story in the Lady Wave’s 80-31 loss at the hands of the Beavercreek basketball team. “This is just one of those games that we go back to say where we have actually come in our program,” continued Kerns. “I know it doesn’t look good or impressive but from where we started to where we are now, it was a step in the right direction.” The Beavercreek girls basketball team has a long history of success averaging over 18 wins per season under coach Ed Zink’s 40-year tenure. On February 10, 2011, Zink became the ﬁrst girl’s high school basketball coach in state history to reach 658 wins to become the winningest girls high school basketball coach in Ohio and joined the 2012 Class of the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame. The girls from Beavercreek with a high school enrollment of more than 3,000 students brought their winning tradition to Greenville with a student body of just over 1,000 students, grades 9-12 for a Wednesday night game. “The biggest difference in talking to Beavercreek coaches,” said Kerns, “he has basketball players. His girls play for him 10 months out of the year. They don’t play another sport. Here we share athletes which is

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great. I am glad we do work athletes into becoming basketball players. He truly has a basketball program going on where he’s at.” The Lady Beavers entered the night with a 3-0 early season record having defeated Miamisburg 69-32, Xenia 80-20 and Springboro 50-41. Beavercreek used 11 Kayla Shields first quarter points to lead 17-4 by the end of the first period of play. Greenville sophomore Cassie Cromwell accounted for the Wave’s first quarter points with a basket and going 2-2 at line. Period No. 2 proved to be the Lady Beavers best quarter of the night outscoring Greenville 22-3. Period No. 3 had the Greenville girls scoring in double digits with Cromwell scoring six and Chloe McKinney and Abby Miller each adding a basket.

Beavercreek would match its 22 point second quarter output giving the visitors a 61-17 lead after three. “Essentially in our half court we really ran the plays that we wanted to run and got good looks,” said Kerns. “It’s just a matter of ﬁnishing a little bit. Beavercreek is just so athletic. They run so well. They got so many transition baskets and their trailer is a true trailer as she can shoot.” The Lady Wave would save its best for last putting 14 points on the board while the Beavercreek was adding 19 points for a ﬁnal 80-31 Beavers GWOC win. Shields led all scorers with a game high 21 points for the Lady Beavers. Cromwell led the Lady Wave with 16 points. Visit bluebagmedia. com/sports for extended version of this story.

Beavercreek in a GWOC matchup. “We’re ready to go,” said Greenville coach Michael Bashore. “It gave us a little bit of extra time to prepare for Beavercreek. “We’re excited… we are anxious to get going to see where we are at.” The Wave varsity boys team has been hit with the ﬂu bug while third year varsity player, 6’6” sharpshooting junior Isaiah Gable has missed a measurable amount of practice time with pneumonia that included a hospital stay. “With our health situation… with the kids being under the weather, it was a blessing in disguise,” said Bashore. “With last week off (no opening week game), we kind of get our legs back under us. Just got some kids back at practice.” “Anytime you are missing somebody like that (Gable), it really puts a little kink in what you can do offensively,” said Bashore. “He’s back. By the end of the week it was almost like he was back to full strength.” The three postponements translate into a fuller schedule later in the season for the Wave boys team. “We’ll have to rely a little on our depth,” Bashore

said of the changes. “There are three games in four days a couple of times once the new year (2016) starts. When you get to that stretch the kids would rather play than practice. I think we’ll be alright with that.” “They are young… we’re in pretty good shape health wise,” added Bashore. “As long as we stay healthy it shouldn’t be that big of a problem.” As the Green Wave team takes to the court for the 2015-16 season they have the task of defending their GWOC North Conference Championship title. Coach Bashore will rely on two starters from the 2015 Championship team; Clay Guillozet and Isaiah Gable to provide leadership in the new season. “We’re excited between Isaiah and Clay… and the way some of the younger kids have been playing,” Bashore stated. “A lot of young guys getting their ﬁrst taste on the road, so it should be exciting.” Schedule changes for the 2015-16 Green Wave boys and Lady Wave basketball season:

DARKE COUNTY – In only his second year competing in the sport, young Preston Crist has already claimed some prestigious awards and notoriety in the Ohio’s junior rodeo series. The 13-year-old grew up in the Arcanum area and has been horse riding since he was 4-year-old. He currently is a student at St. Henry and is part of the Barnyard Center 4-H club in Mercer County. He says he learned a lot from his dad, Jason Crist, who has been competing since graduating from Greenville in 1993. Jason has won three trophy saddles and dozens of other awards in his career so far. He has be been the only mule riding US Team Roping Champion (USTRC) ever – winning it twice – in 2010 and 2014. Preston says one of his favorite parts of the rodeo competitions are interacting with all the people and making new friends. He practices everyday, with his trusted horses “Outlaw” and “Sunny”. He truly loves the sport and hanging out with his dad. He was the 2015 Ju-

State football games impact Greenville basketball schedule BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Success at the state level for three early season Green Wave basketball opponents has made a major impact on the boys 2015-`6 basketball schedule and the Lady Wave GWOC Showcase with the Wayne Lady Warriors. The Wave’s November 28th season opening contest was postponed as Fort Recovery played for the Division VII State Football Championship title. The December 5th GWOC Showcase between the Green Wave boys and Lady Wave basketball teams at Greenville was postponed so the girls basketball teams could travel to Columbus to root on the Huber Heights Wayne Warriors in a clash with Lakewood St. Edward in the Division I State Football Championship game. Coldwater, the Wave’s December 12th opponent faced Canton Central Catholic in the State’s Division V Football Championship game. As the second week of Ohio boys basketball regular season approached, the Green Wave boys hit the road this past Friday night for their ﬁrst game of the 2015-16 season taking on

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Spacious upstairs 2 BR Greenville apt. $400 + deposit. 937423-2374 Storage for personal and business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor and Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St. Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8025 or 937-3168489. Equal Housing Opportunity. COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent. Great location on East Main St, high visibility. Call for more details, 548-5264

2 BR apt, country setting. No pets. Washer/ dryer hookup. Fridge & stove provided. Arcanum SD. $400 rent, $400 deposit. 937-4235378 1 BR downstairs apt, Greenville. Stove/fridge furnished. $425 deposit, $425/mo, water included. Call 564-4126 LAND CONTRACT. Beautiful 1562 sq ft, 3 BR, 2 BA, home built in 2008. On 1.5 acre lot w/2 car garage. Open floor plan. Large master suite. Laundry room & tons of closet space. 4774 SR 49, Gnvl. $3K down, $896.78/mo. Includes taxes. 548-5053. www.benanzer.com IN GETTYSBURG, 1/2 double, 101 George, 2 BR, gas F/A heat, washer/dryer hookup in basement. $350/month + $350 Security Deposit + utilities. Water bill $48 minimum per month. NO PETS! Call 548-9940 for Rental Application Newly/completed remodeled apt in historical Greenville. 2 bed, 2 bath, all appliances included. $575/mo. No pets, no smoking. 937547-3051 2 BR apt, W/D hookup, $435 + deposit & utilities. No pets. 118 Sweitzer St, Gnvl. 937548-2108

FOR RENT 541 & 543 Wayne Ave. 2 & 3 BR. Evening best, 548-5005

4 bedroom apartment, living room, dining room, kitchen, w/d hookup, central air, Newly remodeled with new windows and siding!! References required!! NO PETS! Call 937-459-2615 or 937-459-2616 Small efficiency apt in Greenville. Call for details. 937-548-9400 2 BR, 1.5 bath townhouse on north side of Greenville, 1399 N Chippewa. Seconds from Wagner Ave. No pets. Range, dishwasher, central a/c, lawn care & snow removal provided. Private patio. Washer/ dryer hookup. Tenant pays utilities. $500/mo. 937-459-2269 1300 Nottingham, Gnvl. $600 + deposit. 2 or 3 BR, 2 car garage. 937-459-7377 Greenv.-Water St., 1 br unit. Rent $425 + deposit. Water/trash incl. 9387-548-5284 3 BR house (lower), 1 bath, central A/C. Stove, refrig, dishwasher. $600 + utilities. $500 deposit. South school area. 548-2233

Apartment, large 2 BR, 1.5 bath, living room, dining room. Appliances included. All electric. Water/trash paid. $578/ mo. No pets. No smoking. 614-205-1209 Spacious 3 BR Gnvl apt. Includes stove, refrig, fenced yard. $550 plus deposit. 937-4232374 2 BR, half double, 1 bath, W/D hookup, Greenville. $375 + deposit. No Pets. 937417-7098 1 BR apt, close uptown Greenville. Washer/ dryer in building. No smoking. No pets. 5471986 1 BR upstairs furnished apt, Union City, IN. $400 deposit, $185 per week, utilities included. 937-968-6804 3 BR apartment in downtown Arcanum. No pets or smoking. Call 937-467-6528 MISC. FOR SALE Oak firewood, seasoned, for sale. Call 937-423-8343 LEGAL NOTICE

WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $300. Will PU. Starter/alt $4-$10. Alum rims $10-$14. CAT converters $5-$120. 937423-2703 or 937-6215809

FARM GROUND LEASE

The Village of Arcanum, Darke County, Ohio, will accept sealed bids until 11:00 AM on the 15th day of December 2015 for the rental of a total of approximately 31 acres of farm ground, more or less (parcel #’s P56-0-308-17-00-00-20100; P56-0-308-16-00-00-30500; and P59-2308-09-01-02-109-02). 26 acres of this farmland contains Village water wells, and is located approximately one and one-half miles south of the Village of Arcanum. Previous year’s crop was corn on all parcels. Bidders shall state the bid price per acre. No bid less than $150.00 will be acceptable. Chemicals limited for use. Only Round Up is acceptable. Upon award of bid and signature of lease agreements, one half of the payment of lease price shall be made on or before March 13, 2016 and one half on or before November 14, 2016. All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Arcanum City Building, 104 W. South Street, Arcanum, Ohio 45304. Envelopes shall be marked “FARM LEASE BID”. No bid shall be accepted after 11:00 AM on December 15, 2015. Bid opening will be at 11:05 AM on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Bidders need not be present at bid opening. The Village of Arcanum reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

MISC. FOR SALE CASIO’S Best Digital Grand Piano on Sale! See Bruce or Todd @ Bach to Rock Music, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, 937-5471970 for more details

Winchester 1897 riot gun, 16 ga, 1901 edition, 100 rds ammo, good condition $775. Craftsman 20 gallon shop vac $60. 937968-4846 BEER & WINE MAKING Supplies. Orme Hardware, 210 S. Main, Arcanum, 692-8282 Professional SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On December 1, 2015, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #15-122 Supplemental Appropriations • Ordinance #15-123 Collective Bargaining Agreement / Police Officers. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #15-124 Collective Bargaining Agreement / Firefighters. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #15-125 Collective Bargaining Agreement / Emergency Communications Officers. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #15-126 Collective Bargaining Agreement / Maintenance Employees Association. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #15-127 Collective Bargaining Agreement / Intl. Union of Operating Engineers. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #15-128 Authorize S/S Director to advertise bids for installation of traffic signal light at intersection of Ohio and East Main Street. This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Vicki Harris, Clerk Greenville City Council Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director 12/6, 12/3 2T

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

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate

PNC Bank VS. No. 15CV00326 Estate of Robert Curtis, et al.

JPMorgan VS. No. 14CV00446 Christopher Brock, et al.

Bayview Loan VS. No. 15CV00422 James Hileman, et al.

Greenville Federal VS. No. 15CV00377 Kevin Jones, et al.

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Street Address: 231 N Third Ansonia, Ohio Parcel Number: C15221323040211700

Street Address: 335 Tifﬁn Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235010712900

Street Address: 401 N Main New Madison, Ohio Parcel Number: D19421018040112300

Street Address: 628 State Route 571 Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H32011333000041100

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $42,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $50,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $52,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $58,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate

US Bank VS. No. 14CV00637 John Filby, et al.

Wells Fargo VS. No. 15CV00025 Natalie Poeppelman, et al.

Sun Trust Mortgage VS. No. 15CV00144 Philip Cavin, et al.

Greenville National VS. No. 15CV00301 Patricia Jones, et al.

CitiMortgage VS. No. 15CV00321 Michael Wogerman, et al.

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Street Address: 504 Washington Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235030510200

Street Address: 407 W First Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P59230809040511300

Street Address: 1007 Jackson Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: T76231113020113000

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $83,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $104,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed.

Street Address: 9819 State Route 571 East Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: E83040833000010500

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $79,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

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

the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes. Real estate tax information can be found at the following web site: darkepropertymax.governmax.com real estate appraisal database. All sales are held in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building, 520 South Broadway, Greenville. All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $100,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

Bidding information Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), cashier’s check or cash is accepted. The buyer will be required to sign a disclaimer that relieves the Sheriff and appraising agents of liabilities of hazards, or past due bills, as it it the responsibility of the buyer to look into these matters before

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, December 18, 2015, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Washington in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 2335 State Route 571 Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: S70011214000012100 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $66,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 3T

the sale date. The unpaid balance of the purchase price must be paid at the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale. More Information You may contact Abby Wilson at (937) 547-4603 if you require further information. A listing of properties can be viewed at darkecountysheriff.org.

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MISC. FOR SALE LAY-AWAY for CHRISTMAS! Keyboard & Guitar Packs! Drum sets! Amps! Come in & let us handle your musical instrument needs. Purchase now & we will hold your items free until Christmas Eve morning! Bach to Rock Music, 334 S Broadway, Greenville, 937547-1970

3 piece beige leather living room suite. 26 bulb tanning bed. All priced to sell. See at 619 S. Broadway Motorized wheelchair, state of the art, gently used 2014 Golden Compass Sport GP605 w/Joy Bar Drive System. New $6000; asking $3000. 937-459-5576

OFF-THE-ROAD SETTING with this spacious brick ranch at 6473 Jaysville-St. Johns Road! Home features sunken living room with wood-burning fireplace; sun room with skylights; Florida Room; partially furnished basement; in-ground pool; 30x56 barn! 5 acres M/L. $295,000 IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE at 617 Fair Street is a 2 bedroom home with 1 car detached garage. Low 50s 16 ACRES M/L bare ground in Section 13 of York Township! $10,500 per acre. BRICK RANCH DOUBLE at 4044-4046 US Rt. 127! 2 bedrooms; 1½ baths; family room each side. 1 car attached garage. Both occupied. Mid 90s JUST EAST OF GORDON at 8002 St. Rt. 722 is a 3 bedroom brick ranch with 2 car attached garage. New septic in 2010; new roof in 2012. Upper 90s NEWLY REMODELED 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water has everything new inside and new vinyl siding outside! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! $63,000 IN WAYNE LAKES this 2 bedroom home at 1180 East Drive has corner fireplace; attached garage; WOODED CORNER LOT! Mid 40s 7 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information! NICE, NICE brick ranch at 1630 St. Rt. 571 has lots of new items! Fenced back yard; utility building low 70s DUPLEX at corner of Central and Front Street. $22,000 FAMILY SIZED 2-story home at 754 Washington! 4 bedrooms; 1½ baths; 1½ car detached garage. Mid 60s

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MISC. FOR SALE 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. AntiSlip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-9063115 for $750 Off

Delta Model 36-920 Grand Edition Unisaw 10” tilting arbor saw complete w/table extension. Grizzle Model G1014 combination belt & disc sander. Many other wood working tools. Call for description & prices. 937-416-7961 or 937-689-1646 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-410-7127 for FREE DVD and brochure. FURNACES $285 While Supplies Last. TUNS 1-877-473-8867 REAL ESTATE Beautiful large log home, 2.4 aces w/3 BR, loft, pellet boiler, pond, much more. On SR 571E, edge of Greenville. NEW PRICE $292,000. Trump Realty 678-5687

OPEN HOUSE SUN., DEC. 6 509 S. JEFFERSON PITSBURG 1:00-2:00pm 3 BR, corner lot, nice family home. Host John Hannan 467-9714

Treaty Realty 937-548-6060

NEW LISTING! For lease! This is the former Big Lots location. Great open sales space with store room in the rear for the building. Restrooms and small store room located in the front of the space. Plenty of well lit parking in front of the plaza. Located on busy Wagner Avenue, just down from Walmart, Lowes & Kroger. (111683) NEW LISTING! For Lease! This is the former Aaron's Rental location. Great open sales space with store room in the rear for the building. Restrooms and small store room located in the front of the space. Plenty of well lit parking in front of the plaza. Located on busy Wagner Avenue, just down from Walmart, Lowes & Kroger. (111684) Garage & Home. Start your own business along US RT 127 exposure. Needs work but you have 3.6 Acres with home and garage. (111659) FANTASTIC DOWNTOWN PRESENCE with this 3 story gem. Over 12,000sf of usable space on 4 different levels. Building could lend itself to multiple users and a second store front. First level and basement are set for retail space. Second level has a studio and waiting room, along with 3 additional rooms. Third level offers a beautiful ball room, reception room and kitchen area. This area would be perfect for receptions, graduation parties, family gatherings and catered events. Updates include: roof, electric, 3 high efficient HVAC systems. This is an extraordinary opportunity for you to own a piece of historic downtown Greenville. (111177) NEW LISTING! Good return on investment, with unit 1 rented for $350 per month, and unit 2 rented for $300 per month. Landlord pays utilities. Possible third unit, but would be very small. (111693) NEW LISTING! Very successful long standing A&W Root beer restaurant with 30 inside dining spots, 20 covered car dining spots. Also has a drive thru window. The building is set up for year round operation but current owner has been operating for 6 months out of the year to allow time to travel in winter. (111688) MOTIVATED SELLER on this duplex, priced to sell! Call today and get your money working for you! (109762) LOOKING TO INVEST? Check out this duplex, close to the hospital, restaurants and other businesses (110344) COUNTRY INVESTMENT with lots of potential, this 2 unit rental has many updates and currently brings $1100.00 a month in rents. Property could also be easily converted into a single family home. Call today for a showing. (110383) TWO COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES located in high traffic area. Close to the Walgreen store. (101030) (101031) VACANT CORNER LOT available with city utility hook- ups available in Union City. (110081) EXCELLENT LOCATION fronting on State Route 571E and Martindale Rd. City water and sewer available along Martindale Rd. Great visibility. Includes 1.050 acres in road right-of-way. (111164) COMMERCIAL BUILDING site located in Industrial Park in Union City. Offers 15 acres, willing to sub-divide at $15,000. per acre (110080) NEW LISTING! Block building with 2 bedroom apartment and very large garage with workshop and storage. Loft over apartment for storage. Being divided from other buildings on the same tax card, all of which are for sale and could be purchased as a package. Total square footage of living area and garage is 1632. (111690) INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Duplex with 2br/1ba each, and updated with windows, kitchens, carpet & paint. (107991) CHURCH FACILITY looking for a new congregation. All the chattels convey and all infrastructure is in place. Inside you have a sanctuary that is equipped with 17 pews, pulpit and organ. Fellowship area equipped with kitchenette and refrigerator. Small office, entry and 2 restrooms finish off the interior space. (111593) NEW LISTING! Live down & rent upstairs! Downstairs 3 bedroom, 1 bath and rent the 2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs and reduce your mortgage payment. In town close to shopping. This one is priced to sell! (111713) VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT on 1 acre with all gravel surface. Priced to sell! (111675) NEW LISTING! Great return on investment, with units rented for $350 each. Tenants pay gas and electric, landlord pays water. This property is being divided from 2 other houses, and seller may consider selling all units. (111691)

AUTOMOTIVE 2007 F150 Crew 4x4 $15,995. 2007 Silverado 4x4 crew $15,995. 2007 Dodge Ram crew 4x4 $15,995. 2006 Expedition $7995. 2007 Explorer, 72,000 $11,995. 2007 Edge AWD $11,995. 2010 Equinox AWD $9995. 2012 Equinox AWD $13,995. 2004 Mountaineer AWD $6995. 2006 Dakota crew 4x4 $10,995. 2006 Explorer $6995. 2004 Ranger 4x4 $6995. 2003 Avalanche $6995. 2003 Sonoma crew $6995. Buy - Sell Trade! www.CountryAutoSalesGreenville.com 548-1337

1997 Ford F150 pickup, has cap w/side doors, clean, good running condition, low miles, $1300. 692-5521 2004 Jeep Liberty, super low miles, less than 61K. One owner, 4x4, V-6, 3.7L. Automatic. Cold A/C. CC, TW, delay headlights, power windows & locks. CD player, alloy wheels, good cloth interior, Reese hitch, and more. $6300. Call 937-604-9013 HOUSEHOLD New, warehouse liquidation, queen $169, king $219, full $149, twin $79. We deliver. Call 937884-5455

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY December 6th 1-2:30pm

115 Ruth Ave., Gettysburg 3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath brick ranch with new kitchen with built in dishwasher, new fixtures in full & half bath, freshly painted with new flooring, new roof, new front door, 22 x 24 garage with new door. THIS HOME IS MOVE IN READY...Stop in today! 8634

NEW LISTING 6783 Courtney Lane, Greenville Take me home country road. Nice brick ranch on a cul-de-sac with lots of room for the kids to play. With 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths it makes this a must see home. PRICE REDUCED 8824 Darke Montgomery County Line Rd., Brookville

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The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

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548-5464

COZY 2 BR vinyl sided home. Hardwood floors under carpet. Newer nat. gas furnace & water heater. 1-car attached garage w/storage loft. Fenced back yard. MLS 617427 #4485 UNIQUE LOG HOME w/3 BRs. Great rm has stone wood burning fireplace. Super KIT has hickory cabinets & JennAire range. 4 Acres w/stocked pond. MLS 616926 #4484 SPACIOUS 2-ST vinyl sided home w/4 BR, 2 BA. LRM & FRM. Currently used as a single family – possible 2-family w/additional KIT upstairs. MLS 621254 #4490 VINYL SIDED RANCH w/3 BR. LRM. All KIT appliances + washer & dryer included. The bath has a whirlpool tub. Fenced back yard. MLS 622119 #4464 LARGE FRONT PORCH welcomes you to this comfy 2-ST vinyl sided home. LRM, DRM & FRM. Eat-in KIT. 3 BR, 2 BA. 2-car det. garage. MLS 622512 #4494

OPEN HOUSE TODAY! 1-2:30 950 MANCHESTER-GREENVILLE Looking to downsize, check out this 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home that is move in ready, many recent updates. Call today to schedule your tour of this lovely home.

NEW TO THE MARKET! 304 RIFFLE AVE-GREENVILLE 2 unit apartment with lots of updates since purchasing in 04-05. Great return, call for details. 4444 GETTYSBURG-PITSBURG RDGREENVILLE Looking for a country home in FM. School District? This Brick ranch on 5 acres with extra 3 car garage will be sure to please. Call for details.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! TAKE A LOOK AT ONE OF OUR INVESTMENT PROPERTIES! 400 WARREN AVE-GREENVILLE 2 unit bldg. with 3 bedroom units on each side and attached garages. Nice rental property. Close downtown. 111 N MAIN-ANSONIA 1 BR unit with long term renter and large downstairs apartment with 2 BR and lots of living space. 304 RIFFLE AVE-GREENVILLE 2 unit apartment with lots of updates since purchasing in 04-05. Great return, call for details. 421 E. 3RD-GREENVILLE Nice apartments!! Property has many updates in lower level with newer kitchen and appliances. Must see!!

HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANTY. 937-8845455 We deliver

Nice table & 4 chairs $150. Whirlpool refrigerator $275. Frigidaire washer/dryer $350. Whirlpool washer/dryer $250. Whirlpool dryer $100. Whirlpool elec range $100. King mattress/box $100. Queen & full sets $75 ea. Very nice beige sectional $250. 937-968-6804 Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 5480870 Oak table 4 ft. long by 12” wide & 28” high. $100. Oak coffee table 3 ft long by 12” wide. $75. 937-416-7961 or 937-689-1646 SPECIAL NOTICES DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800895-7416

Ansonia takes 14th in Food Science CDE

ANSONIA – On Nov. 18, Ansonia FFA members, President Megan Bergman, Secretary Amber Bergman, Historian Cierra Longenecker, and Reporter Madison Evers, attended the Food Science CDE at Anna High School with Advisor Mrs. Williams. This Career Development Event (CDE) was composed of several tiny tasks. Individuals had to first take an online test; then they had to identify the food in which they tasted, followed by the identification of the aromas they smelled, and then had to identify the differing taste within three similar foods. The team then came together to create a new product and advertise it. When the scores came out the team was quite proud of what they achieved. Megan Berman scored first in the county on her online test and 14th in state. As a whole however, the group ranked 14 out of 49 teams. This experience was very beneficial to all those involved and truly helped them learn more about other areas of the FFA.

NT MVCTC FFA in Job Interview Contest NEW PARIS – On Nov. 16, the National Trail MVCTC FFA chapter sent four participants to the district job interview contest held at Preble Shawnee High School in Camden. A chapter wide job interview contest was held at National Trail High School to determine which students from each grade level would advance to the district contest. Members who moved onto the district competition include freshman Macel Stowers, sophomore Erika Gallaher, junior Tyler Glander, and senior Kerstian Casteel. Macel Stowers placed sixth in the ﬁrst division and received a gold rating. Erika Gallaher placed fourth in the

second division and received a gold rating. Tyler Glander placed eighth in the third division and received a gold rating. Kerstian Casteel placed 12th in the fourth division and received a gold rating. They encourage any FFA members as well as community members to attend our events and help make a difference in our community. The National Trail MVCTC FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education over 130 student members at National Trail High School.

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STOP BY AND CHECK IT OUT! OPEN SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH 101 PINEWOOD GREENVILLE, OH OPEN 1-2:30

If you are ready to retire, consider this easy care 2 bedroom home in one of the areas finest neighborhoods. With nice rooms plus 2 baths, you can always welcome guests. Separate laundry, workshop and garage. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Everett Hocker. (111568)

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REPO AND BANKRUPTCY AUTO AUCTION

SATURDAY DECEMBER 12, 2015

9:00 A.M. SHARP

NOTE NEW ADDRESS FOR SALE LOCATION

401 YOUNG STREET PIQUA OHIO TWO BLOCKS NORTH OF OLD LOCATION CORNER OF YOUNG AND ROOSEVELT MID OHIO ACCEPTANCE 2002 FORD EXPLORER 2003 MERCURY SABLE 2002 FORD EXPLORER 2005 CHEV MALIBU 2000 DODGE STRATUS

2007 CHRYS PT CRUISER 2000 PLYM NEON 2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER 2002 FORD RANGER 2004 HYUNDAI ACCENT

2 0 0 4 C H E V I M PA L A 2006 KIA SEDONA 2004 CHRY SEBRING 2003 TOYOTA AVALON 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA

SHANNONS USED CARS 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1999 TOYOTA FORERUNNER CAR FINANCE COMPANY 2004 OLDS ALERO 2004 SUBARU FORESTER 2006 CHRYSLER 300 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER OTHERS AS TITLES BECOME AVAILABLE PLEASE NOTE AGAIN: WE HAVE MOVED LOCATIONS. WE ARE LOCATED TWO BLOCKS NORTH OF PREVIOUS LOCATION. 401 YOUNG STREET, PIQUA, OHIO 45356 CORNER OF YOUNG AND ROOSEVELT. TERMS: CASH. BANKRUPTCY VEHICLES HAVE SEPARATE TERMS WHICH REQUIRE CASHIERS CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO THE TRUSTEE OF THE UNIT. BUYERS FEES APPLY TO ALL VEHICLES. NO CREDIT CARDS, NO LETTERS OF CREDIT, NO PERSONAL CHECKS. ALL VEHICLES SOLD 100% AS IS.

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Darke County SUNshine 5K thanks 2015 supporters GREENVILLE – The Darke County Foundation raised over $12,000 for local non-proﬁt organizations through its annual SUNshine 5K on Sept. 19 in Greenville City Park. This year’s beneﬁciaries included Bunco

for Breast Cancer, Darke County Special Olympics, DeColores Montessori School, Mandy Green Fund, Greenville H.S. Vocal Music Boosters, Next Step Ministries and St. Mary’s School. The foundation

GARAGE DOOR AUCTION Saturday, December 12, 11:00 A.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.

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would like to thank everyone who made the event a success, including 422 registered participants and many sponsors. Lead sponsors were Reid Health, Orthopedic Associates of Southwest Ohio, Premier Health, Wayne HealthCare and Ray and Bettye Laughlin. Other sponsors were American Legion Post #140, The Andersons, Brian Beam, Dr. Dan and Jeni Berger, Randall Breaden Law Ofﬁce, Brethren Retirement Community, Steve and Kim Burns, Classic Carriers, Darke County Land Title, Diane Evans Insurance, Edwin F. Nickol

Shown are Caroline Schmidt, Darke County Foundation trustee; Susan Laux, DCF trustee, Diane Ewing, Director of Marketing at Premier Health; Susan Barker, DCF trustee; and Christy Prakel, DCF executive director.

Inc., Eikenberry’s IGA/Reiter Dairy, Family Health, Farmers State Bank, Fliehman Law Office, Gary Flinn Co., Fry & Co. CPAs, Garbig and Schmidt Law Office, Goubeaux and Brand Law Office, Mike and Diane Gray,

Greenville Federal, Greenville Kiwanis, Greenville National Bank, Hanes Law Group, Hartzell Veterinary Service, Jon and Rose Hein, Kent and Lynn James, Steve and Eileen Litchﬁeld, Don Lock-

hart, Lopez, Severt & Pratt, Marchal & Marchal, May Financial Group, Mercer Savings Bank, MJS Plastics, Mote & Associates, Rodney Oda, Carolyn Phelan, Rebsco, Dan and Marty Schipfer, Scott Family McDonald’s, Second National Bank, Spirit Transport, Stephen Stentzel DDS, U.S. Bank, Versailles Modern Mothers, RJ Warner Insurance Agencies, Whirlpool Corporation, Williamson Insurance and Zechar Bailey Funeral Home. Door prize donors included Can’t Stop Running, Com-

mercial Printing, Family Health, Jon & Rose Hein, Garbig & Schmidt, Garst Museum, Greenville Federal, Kitchenaid Experience, Kroger Co., Massage on Main, Montage, Pohl Transportation, A.L. Smith Trucking, Super Wash, Turtle Creek Golf Course, Up and Running, Dan and Jackie Watren, and Whirlpool Corp. Next year’s SUNshine 5K will be Sept. 17, 2016. For information about the Darke County

Foundation, call 548-4673 or visit www.darkecountyfoundation.org.

DC Elections Board meets

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Board of Elections board will meet Dec. 11, 10 a.m., for the 2016 budget planning session. The Board will meet with the county commissioners at 1:30 p.m. for the 2016 budget hearing.

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, DEC. 12, 2015 9:00 AM

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00A.M. M.F. 230 TRACTOR – GUNS & AMMO – FURNITURE & APPLIANCES ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – TOOLS – HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) GUNS Remington M1903A3 30-06 Engraved Floor Plate, Weaver 4X Scope, Sling (Serial #: 3904034); Remington M1903A3 originally Barreled by C.C. Johnson in .250-3000 Caliber, then rechambered to .257 Roberts Ackley improved w/Die Set, 4x12 Bushnell Scope (Serial #: 3993172); Remington M1903A3 22-250, Ackley improved w/Die Set, Weaver 10X Scope (Serial #: 4153887); 12 G.A. Single Shot-Shot Gun, Central Arms #WB17; 12 G.A. Single Shot-Shot Gun, Bridge Gun Co. #767126; Marlin Mdl. #25 Rifle, 22 WMR, 3x9 Simmons Scope #05439174; M1911 Pistol .45 Acp Caliber Frame, Slide Shortened #511672; Colt 38 Spl. Official Police Revolver #560813; Martini Cadet Rifle 32-20 Cal.; MK-1 Rifle, 303 Cal., Bolt Action, 6-Shot Clip w/Bayonet (Serial #: 2L3944); M-1 U.S. Carbine 30 Cal. Rifle, 8 Shot Clip w/Bayonet (Serial #: 3305683); Marlin Mdl. #60 22 LR Rifle w/4X Bushnell Scope (Serial #: 22344432). AMMO 4 Boxes of 45 Auto Federal 230 Grain; 45 Auto Winchester, 4 Boxes of 12 G.A. 2 ¾” Winchester; 5 Boxes of 12 G.A. Federal; 10 Boxes of 30 Carbine Rifle; 1 Box of 303 Cal. British Rifle; 1 Box of 9mm Luger; 8 Boxes of 22 Cal. Federal; 45 Colt & others; 2 Cans of Lead Ignots; Bag of 40 S&W Brass; several 20mm Army Ammo Boxes & others; Wood Ammo Boxes. MILITARY & GUN RELATED & MISC. M-1 12 Round Clip; (2) Bayonet’s w/Sheaths; several Soft Rifle Cases; (2) Folding Army Shovels; 1916 Metal Ammo Can; (2) Early U.S. Military Rifle Bore Clean Cans; Qt. U.S. Lube Oil Can; several 1942-1945 Military Ammo Pouches; Army Flashlight; K-Bar Knife & Holder; Binoculars; new Red Dot Tactical Sights & Pointers; numerous Gun Books, WWII, Aircraft & others; Gun Cleaning Equip., Sights, T-Mounts; Holsters & Slings; G.I. Mess Kits; (2) Hot Seats; Sightron 20-50 Spotting Scope; Bushnell 10X Scope; (3) Cleaning Rods; Shooting Bag; (5) Wood Gun Stocks; (15) Thread Repair Kits, U.S. & Metric; Bear Kodiak Magnum 50# Bow; Little Bear 20# Bow; Archery Target; Fishing Tackle Box & Inventory; Early Wood Machinist Chest; (2) Jon E. Hand Warmers; 47 Yrs. Hand loader CD’s; L&N R.R. Padlock; Acetylene Torch Set; H. Warner 20 Ton Btl. Jack; I.H. Truck Service Manual; Pennies 1982 & Earlier (6) Jars of 1000 Pcs., (1) Jar of 1700 Pcs.; 1965 Playboy Calendar; Wood Single & Double Trees. FURNITURE – APPLIANCES Dk. Tan Leather Sofa w/Wall Hugger Dual Recliners; Dk. Tan Leather Love Seat w/ Wall Hugger Dual Recliners; Dk. Tan Matching Recliner; Wood Dining Room Table w/(6) Chairs; Oak Roll Top Desk; Oak Sofa, Lamp & Coffee Tables; Wood Chest of Drawers & Dresser; Entertainment Center; like new Patio Table & Chairs; 54” Projection TV w/DVD Player; Aiwa Surround Sound System; Aiwa Stereo Tuner; Refrigerator/Freezer; Sm. Apartment Size Ref.; Front Load Washer & Dryer w/Pedestal Bases (White); Elec. Treadmill; lots of other Furniture items; Etc. TRACTOR 1978 Massey Ferguson 230 (Gas) Utility Tractor (Sharp), W. Front, P.S., 3 Pt., Hi/Lo Transmission, new Exhaust, Good Rubber, runs good. ALSO SELLING SAME DAY: ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – POWER & HAND TOOLS – LG. ANVIL – HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & MUCH MORE!

Shown are members of the Union City Chamber of Commerce, Main Source Bank dignitaries, and local public ofﬁcials at the ribbon cutting for Main Source Bank.

Main Source opens branch in Union City UNION CITY – Main Source Bank, 101 E. Elm St., Union City held its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Oct. 20. In attendance for the event were Union City IN-OH Chamber of Commerce Board Directors Amanda Jones, Jim Hufford, Mark Didier; Denise Beam, chamber secretary; Ron Pruitt, chamber president; and Carla A. Benge, chamber executive director. Dignitaries from Main Source Bank in attendance were Diana Davis, market president; Doug Loy, business banker; Kim Mayo, senior V.P. branch manager; Angie Martin, branch operations ofﬁcer; Sara Tegtmeyer, asst. branch manager; Jennifer Root, asst. branch manager; Susan Crank, relationship banker; Linda Pittenger, treasury management ofﬁcer; and Melanie Lykins, relationship bank-

er. Also attending were Zachary Pruitt, city councilman Union City OH; Karen Stubbs, city clerk Union City OH; Anna Hufford, Pat Bousman, and Paul Hartsell.

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY DEC. 12TH, 2015 - 9:00 A.M. DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 A.M. 5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton, Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is the last auction for 2015; come out and enjoy the day. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.auctionzip.com, enter auctioneer ID # 3426, click on the current auction date, click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online bidders only.

ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-HOUSEHOLD-BEER STEINSACTION FIGURES-HOT WHEELS-LEGOS-STAR WARS COMICS & TOYS- NIB TOYS-POST CARDSBASEBALL CARDS-LIKE NEW TREADMILL-DESKSCHAIRS-ORGAN-LAWN BOY MOWERWHITE SNOW BLOWER-TOOLS-MISC. AND MUCH MORE.

OWNERS- MULTIPLE GROUP

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

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ROBERT E. MILLER – ESTATE

CONSTANCE ESHBAUGH & PAMELA MILLER CO-EXECUTORS MARGARET HAYES, ATTORNEY. D.C. CASE #: 15-1-072

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SHARON LEHMAN – EXECUTOR RYAN DYNES, ATTORNEY. D.C. CASE #: 15-1-293 AND OTHERS.

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J.C.’s hosts annual Christmas Party GREENVILLE – J.C.’s Coffee House will hold its last event for the season on Dec. 11, 7-11 p.m. To help them celebrate, they will have the fantastic voice of David Starﬁre. David has sung in his church choir and has done karaoke for local organizations. He has agreed to do the Christmas music for them while they dine on the annual holiday buffet. David will also be telling of his miracles. J.C.’s will have a holiday buffet, with ﬁnger foods, desserts, cheese balls, punch and more. There is no charge at the door, but if you desire to participate in the buffet it will cost $6. The Snack Bar will be open as usual for coffee, sodas and tea for a fee. They will be having multiple Christmas gift drawings throughout the eve-

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Chapter Update NEW PARIS – In December, the National Trail MVCTC FFA will be participating in my activities. During the month, the National Trail MVCTC FFA chapter will be preparing for the Parliamentary Procedure career development event (CDE). Their team will compete at the subdistrict competition. Also during this month, the ofﬁcer team will be planning the Greenhand ceremony. They encourage any FFA members as well as community members to attend their events and help make a difference in the community.

Rehmert is Reid’s November Ambassador RICHMOND, Ind. – Carrie Rehmert, Reid’s November Ambassador, has been with Reid for 17 years. She is the lead CAT scan technologist in the Radiology Department. Besides assisting physicians and other staff, Carrie explains procedures to patients and helps them understand the test they are having. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University

Meeting cancelled

GREENVILLE – The Board of Darke County Commissioners; regularly scheduled “Agenda Session” set for Dec. 7, will be cancelled due to the County Commissioners attending the CCAO Winter Conference. The Board of Commissioners will hold its regularly scheduled “Agenda Session” on Dec. 9, 1:30 p.m.

Commission will meet

GREENVILLE – The Tree Commission for the City of Greenville will meet for its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on Dec. 8, 1 p.m., in the Planning & Zoning Conference Room, 100 Public Square, Greenville.

of Toledo and completed radiology school at the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center School of Radiology. Nominators extol her kindness and caring towards patients and her willingness to help co-workers whenever needed. “Carrie is always very positive and does a great job in communicating with patients and family members,” said a director. “Carrie is able to connect with each of her patients and is always willing to help out,” said a supervisor. “Carrie takes the care of her patients very personal and wants to give an excellent experience to each patient.” Perhaps the best praise came from a patient, “Carrie Rehmert is an awesome person.” Carrie grew up in the New Madison area and graduated from Tri-Village High School. She and her husband, Brian, now make their home near Greenville, with their son, Gavin, age four. Brian is the facilities manager for the Chenoweth Trails complex of the Matt Light Founda-

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2009 PONTIAC G6 GT, 2 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 76,089 miles................. $11,995 ....... $10,500

BUICK

2014 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, like new, silver, 10,421 miles.......... $19,995 ....... $18,900 2014 BUICK REGAL GS AWD, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 26,173 miles ................................................................................................ $28,995 ....... $27,900 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 26,985 miles....................................................................................................... $22,995 ....... $21,500 2012 BUICK LACROSSE, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, brown, 13,243 miles ............................................................................................................. $23,995 ....... $22,500 2012 BUICK REGAL T TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, white diamond, 29,717 miles ................................................................................................ $20,995 ....... $19,900 2010 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, gray, 50,789 miles ................................................................................................................ $17,995 ....... $16,900 2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXS, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, gray, 76,028 miles ................................................................................................................ $12,995 ....... $11,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles ............................................................................................................ $10,995 ......... $8,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, cloth seats, loaded, good cond., beige, 157,232 miles .............................................................................................................. $8,995 ......... $6,900 1991 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 208,123 miles .............................................................................................................$1,995 ......... $1,200

OTHER MAKES

2012 VW JETTA 2.5 SE, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, sharp, red, 108,875 miles................... $9,995 ......... $8,500 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles......................................................................... $22,995 ....... $19,900 2011 DODGE CHARGER R/T, 4 dr., 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 68,156 miles ................................................................................................................ $23,995 ....... $22,900 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., maroon, 95,583 miles ........... $12,995 ....... $11,500 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 124,526 miles ............................................................................................................... $8,995 ......... $7,900 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 92,155 miles ................................................................................................................ $16,995 ....... $13,900 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles .............................................................................................................. $4,995 ......... $2,500 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles .............................................................................................................. $4,995 ......... $2,500

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