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WEEKEND EDITION - DECEMBER 10, 2017

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

City praises individuals and receives donation RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Mayor Steve Willman honored Kenton Stacy and Mike and Stacy Brown during the regular meeting of Greenville City Council on Tuesday. Stacy was honored for faithful service and exemplary behavior as an explosive ordinance disposal technician with the U.S. Navy. The Browns and their therapy dogs were honored for earning the Therapy Dog Distinguished title from the American Kennel Club (AKC).

Chief Petty Ofﬁcer Stacy is a 2002 Greenville High School graduate and former member of the Greenville Fire Department Auxiliary. He earned the USO Service Member of the Year Award for his bravery in Afghanistan for helping destroy improvised bombs, train Afghan forces and U.S. Special Forces members on route-clearing techniques. Stacy is currently recovering from injuries sustained from an IED explosion while defending our country in the Middle East as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. A fundraising page has

Brantley infant facing more heart surgery LINDA MOODY

CORRESPONDENT

GREENVILLE – Alayna Marie Brantley, daughter of Alicia Harrison, was born Oct. 31, 2017, at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. The family thought she was the perfect baby. The birth took place on a Tuesday and Harrison was informed her baby had a heart murmur so a doctor’s appointment was set up at Dayton Children’s Hospital the following Friday. The infant got to go home for two days in the meantime. “The ﬁrst thing they did at Dayton is run an ultrasound,” said the baby’s maternal grandfather, David Harrison. “Half the heart was working so they immediately rushed her by ambulance to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.” It was there the newborn was diagnosed as having Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a birth defect that affects normal blood ﬂow through the heart. According to one website, as the baby develops during pregnancy, the left side of the heart does not form correctly. It is a congenital heart defect. “She’s been there ever since,” said David. “She had one open heart surgery where they put a stent in the heart and a second one is planned in nine weeks. She has a hole in her intestine and there is a blockage. She is still on the ventilator. The baby is stable but still has things connected to her. Her mother gets to hold her every once in a while.” Alicia and her children, a 5-year-old boy and Alayna, live with her parents, David and Elke in Greenville. She is on maternity leave from JAFE in Greenville. “Alicia has been with the baby since day one and is not able to work,” David

been setup at www.youcaring.com/lindseystacykentonstacy-1006960 to help the family and has raised nearly $70,000. He is stationed in San Diego, Calif. where he is recovering from his injuries with his wife, Lindsey (also a GHS grad), and their four children. The Browns and their two service and therapy dogs, John and Harley, make regular visits to hospitals, assisted living facilities, and to the homes of Hospice patients. In order to earn the Therapy Dog Distinguished award they made 400 individual visits. The two dogs are currently working toward the National Therapy Dog title and are required to com-

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said. “JAFE has taken up a donation and gave her a care package. Fram, where my wife works, has put up a nice display asking for donations, and Fram’s union will match what they receive. My daughter has bills and payments. She’s worried about Christmas and the baby and doesn’t want to leave her side. She doesn’t even want to go to the Ronald McDonald House.” The family is asking for money to help with expenses, via a gofundme. com website and ﬁghting for her to make it through this long process. “It’s tougher than what we thought it would be,” David said. “We are trying to reach out in many directions but we’re not the kind to just ask for money. My daughter is struggling to make ends meet as she is in the hospital 24/7 with her daughter during this difﬁcult time. She needs all the help she can get. We are asking friends, co-workers and the community to help our daughter get through this.” The baby, he said, has had one complication after another. “She is getting stronger and the nurses have nicknamed her Xena after the princess warrior, and they are calling her the miracle baby because she shouldn’t have survived. Team Alayna has been formed.”

Shown in the check presentation are Greenville Fire Chief Russ Thompson, Safety Service Director Curt Garrison, Councilman and Safety Committee Chairman John Hensley, TASK, Inc. President Scott Garrison and TASK, Inc. Vice-President Brian Pearson.

local schools and events. The house has three different rooms where kids can be educated about fire dangers in each room. Curt Garrison stressed this is not a bounce and it is big enough to allow firefighters to be inside the house to educate the kids.

The cost of the inﬂatable house is approximately $10,000. The safety service director asked council to consider appropriating the additional $5,000 from the funds that have been saved over the past couple years for ﬁre safety education.

Public invited to Adopt a Uniform for GHS Marching Band SUSAN HARTLEY

Little Alayna Brantley is facing a second open heart surgery after having been diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. (Submitted photo)

plete 500 visits. The Greenville Fire Department received good news from the non-profit organization TASK, Inc. in the form of a $5,000 check. TASK’s president and vice-president, Scott Garrison and Brian Pearson, explained TASK was established to help fund youth safety initiatives. The group started in Versailles and through the support of donors and grants they have been able to expand across the county. This is the first donation to a Greenville organization. Greenville Safety Service Director Curt Garrison pointed out the donation will be used to purchase an inflatable house for fire prevention education at

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Marching Band of Pride is looking for an early Christmas present – money for new uniforms. Since the start of the new school year, band members and their parents have been working to spread the news about the band’s fundraiser – Adopt a Band Uniform. The current uniforms are more than 10 years old, says band director Sara Lewis. “We’re looking for a new, fresh look,” Lewis said. “Especially with the school’s new turf and athletic facility.” Lewis said she’s currently working with uniform companies, which will provide prototypes of suggested uniforms. “We want the students’ input as well,” Lewis said. New hunter green uniforms, admits trumpet player Shauna Osborne, “would boost conﬁdence if we look appropriate and

professional.” Osborne, a junior, may not get to wear a new uniform, however. “It takes a year,” Lewis said, for the uniforms to arrive, from placing the order to delivery. Lewis says the Adopt a Uniform project may take up to two years before new uniforms arrive. The goal is to purchase 100 new uniforms, with an initial order of 67 to outﬁt the current band. The public is invited to participate in the fundraiser – those who do donate will have their name sewn into the pieces they “adopt” and will be invited to attend a special “donor’s concert,” Lewis said. An entire uniform will cost between $300-350, Lewis said. Donations may be made for a complete uniform – pants, jacket and gauntlets – or individual pieces. Those who do not wish to have their name included inside the uniform also may donate whatever amount they wish.

GHS Marching Band of Pride performs during a recent football game. Band members are raising funds for new uniforms. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Jacket adoptions are $190; pants, $60; and gauntlets, $50. Band members are participating in smaller fundraisers, as well. Sophomore Shelby Johns, also a trumpet player, said her manager at Eikenberry’s offered to host an ensemble of band members to play Christmas carols Dec. 16 and 17. “He suggested we put a bucket out for tips,” Johns said. The ensemble will be

performing from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. Other fundraisers have included rafﬂes during football games and gift wrapping. Donations for Adopt a Uniform fundraiser may be made by sending a check to G.I.M.B., P.O. Box 772, Greenville 45331 or to the GHS main ofﬁce (100 Green Wave Way) or by contacting Lewis at the high school, 548-4188.

The Skate Place celebrates former owner Hazel Mercer CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE - The Skate Place in Greenville hosted a night of celebration Wednesday for former owner Hazel Mercer. This was the ﬁrst time Mercer has returned to the roller rink since selling the property to former employee and longtime friend Alan Leonard. “The place really looks nice...different, but the same,” Mercer said about the many upgrades the rink has undergone since reopening in September. “We want to hang photos that will show the history of the rink,” Leonard

added. “Harold and Hazel touched a lot of young lives over the years!” She and her late husband Harold Mercer took over the skating rink in 1968. Hazel continued to run the business after Harold passed away in 1993. Many friends, employees and others showed up Wednesday night to help celebrate and say thank you for all the great times they have had at the roller rink over the years. The celebration was originally scheduled to take place in October, but due to health reasons Hazel was not able to attend. Her current health problems make it impossible for Hazel to be on her own, but says her

Pictured (L-R) are Alan Leonard, Hazel Mercer and Alishia Funk, The Skate Place manager. (Clinton Randall photo)

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On Nov. 30 ofďŹ cers were dispatched to an apartment in the 1300 block of Mar Del Drive in reference to Craig Neureuther being disorderly outside his residence. The complainant reported Neureuther was intoxicated and was leaving the residence while operating a vehicle, traveling toward Russ Road. Upon arrival the ofďŹ cer observed the vehicle stopped at the intersection of Russ Road and North Broadway. The ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop and made contact with Neureuther. According to the report, the ofďŹ cer detected a strong odor of alcohol and noticed Neureutherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes to be glossy. When asked about the complaint, Neureuther said he was angry because he wanted people evicted from his house. Through the investigation, it was discovered that Neureutherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ex-girlfriend and her adult son are residing with Neureuther at his Mar Del Drive apartment. A confrontation between the three subjects began over the living arrangements and Neureuther left the residence. When asked for his identiďŹ cation, Neureuther attempted to hand the ofďŹ cer a credit card. The of-

ďŹ cer had Neureuther exit the vehicle. When asked about alcohol consumption, Neureuther said he had consumed three beers. Neureuther also later said he had taken Percocet earlier in the day at around 8 a.m. and again at 4 pm. Neureuther was asked to perform ďŹ eld sobriety tests in which he agreed and did poorly. Neureuther was placed under arrest for OVI and was transported to the Greenville Police Department where he agreed to a breath test. Neureuther was placed under an administrative license suspension and was issued a citation for OVI. Neureuther was advised that he needed to have the unwanted subjects at his residence evicted if he wanted them to move out. Neureuther was released to a friend. On Dec. 1 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the 300 block of Thirteenth Street in reference to a crash with possible injuries. Upon arrival, the ofďŹ cer observed the defendant, Dorothy Falknor sitting in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat. The front passenger side of the vehicle was crashed into the rear driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side of an unoccupied parked vehicle facing north bound on the side of the roadway on Hiddeson Avenue near Thirteenth Street. Falknor told the ofďŹ cer she was ďŹ ne, but while speaking with her, the ofďŹ cer noticed a very strong odor of alcohol and also noticed her speech to be extremely slurred. When asked about alcohol consumption, Falknor said she had â&#x20AC;&#x153;2 shots.â&#x20AC;? According to the report, Falknor also said â&#x20AC;&#x153;dude I could have killed someone.â&#x20AC;? A witness on scene told the ofďŹ cer they saw Falknor swerve into the parked vehicle. Falknor signed a refusal of medical treatment from Greenville Rescue. When asked to do ďŹ eld sobriety tests, Falknor said â&#x20AC;&#x153;just go ahead and arrest me.â&#x20AC;? She was placed under arrest for OVI. According to LEADS/ NCIC, the defendant had three prior convictions for OVI in the last 20 years, in 2014, 2012 and 1998. The defendant was transported to the Greenville Police Department where she agreed to a breath test. Falknor was placed under an administrative license suspension and issued a citation for OVI and assured clear distance. She was released to the care of a friend. Domestic Violence

On Dec. 6 ofďŹ cers investigated a domestic violence complaint against Jared Clark. The victim told ofďŹ cers she received a phone call from Clark asking for money and telling her he â&#x20AC;&#x153;needed her.â&#x20AC;? She lost phone contact with Clark, became concerned about his wellbeing and decided to go check on him at his residence in the 600 block of Washington Avenue. According to the victim, when she arrived at Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence she went inside and he then became agitated and be-

gan hitting her. He also pulled her hair, threw her glasses and cell phone and kicked her. She got away from Clark and went to a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home to contact police. When ofďŹ cers arrived at the friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, they found the victim holding the hair Clark had pulled out. The ofďŹ cers took photos of Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s injuries, then went to Clarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence, where they had the victim call him to lure him outside. When he came out the front door he was ordered to the ground and told why he was being arrested. Clark was transported to the county jail, where he was incarcerated on no bond for misdemeanor domestic violence. Wanted Person

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Greenville Technology, 5755 State Route 571, for an outstanding warrant through Darke County Municipal Court for failure to serve 29 days in jail. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original charge was for disorderly conduct. Miller was transported to the Darke County Jail. On Nov. 30 while on routine patrol an ofďŹ cer observed Micky Meade standing at the corner of Tillman Avenue and Thirteenth Street. Having prior knowledge that Meade had an outstanding warrant for his arrest through the Greenville Police Department for a tax violation.. The warrant was conďŹ rmed through dispatch Meade was transported to the Mercer County Jail, where he was incarcerated on a $525 bond.

Overnight ďŹ re destroys Wasson Road home BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An overnight ďŹ re destroyed a family home on Thursday near Union City. Crews responded to the 2-alarm ďŹ re just before 1 a.m. on a reported structure ďŹ re, with ďŹ&#x201A;ames showing, on the 300 block of Wasson Road. FireďŹ ghters were able to contain the blaze to the

two-story home, saving surrounding buildings from being damaged. According to Union City Fire Chief Mark Ater, a wood-burning stove was the cause of the ďŹ re. Homeowners were present at the time of the blaze â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no injuries are reported. Though some of the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contents could be salvaged, the home was a total loss.

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Sherwood Forest trailer ďŹ re appears suspicious BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A trailer ďŹ re at the Sherwood Forest trailer park near Greenville Tuesday night appears suspicious, according to authorities. Fire crews from several Darke County departments responded to the fully involved structure ďŹ re on Nottingham Way just after 8 p.m. Flames were visible from the rear of the trailer as personnel arrived on scene. FireďŹ ghters were able to get the ďŹ re under control and did not

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affect any surrounding structures. The residents were not at home when the ďŹ re broke out. They did lose most of their belongings that were inside. The Darke County Red Cross was called to assist the residents. Chief Scoob Cook of the New Madison Volunteer Fire Department stated that the ďŹ re appears suspicious and is under investigation at this time. The trailer was without power at the time of the ďŹ re. No injuries are reported. If your have any information that will help in the investigation, you are urged to contact the Darke County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce at 937-548-2020.

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Rifﬂe reviews the Queen of Hearts run LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

ANSONIA – Andrew Riffle was mostly elated but sometimes got choked up last Saturday night when he hosted the Whistle Stop’s annual employee Christmas party/Queen of Hearts (QOH) volunteer appreciation event. One of the highlights of the evening was his recap of the QOH event that put Ansonia on the map. “So how did this thing start,” he asked the crowd that gathered. “Hard to believe, Kalie (his fiancée) used to sell the QOH, Josh and I sold a few beers outside and Erica sold 50/50 for the first time and we all thought a few dollars was a lot. Let’s recap how high this thing really got.” He continued, “We added so much staff Jessica had to constantly remind me of what their names actually were and not what I thought they were. We had to add so many outside bartenders that I couldn’t even count them on my fingers and toes. We had to add ticket sellers from open to close and a football team of sellers on Thursdays. At the end, Austin James took cases of tickets out to the American Legion for them to tear, and Kay (Jones) and her entourage tore tickets for hours and hours.” Riffle said he had to have his cousin, Niki, come to the Whistle and help organize the money. “Greenville National Bank worked with us and took over counting all the

Andrew Rifﬂe mentioned often his ﬁancée Kalie Sanders and their son, Lincoln, during his recap of the Queen of Hearts event that mesmerized the village of Ansonia in the past several months. (Linda Moody photo)

QOH money months ago,” he said. “All the girls and Brian and Kent did many things they didn’t have to do for the good of our community and for one of their customers, the Whistle.” He said they went from buying tickets on Amazon in packs of four to buying four boxes at a time from the distributor. We went from carrying out beer from the inside cooler to having two beer trailers. “We went from having just our speakers from the bar to having a deejay team...from cleaning up at

the end of the night to having a crew of 15 clean up each event...from ordering 60 cases of products from Sysco to ordering 135... from blocking off a street to ﬁlling a whole town.” He attributed the success of this event to his parents, Daryl and Mary among others. “You taught me growing up to do things with integrity...to give back,” he said. “I am happy we could do these things together and, boy, were we able to do it in a big way. Thank you for your dedication to this event, Dad. You are

Versailles FFA toy drive ends Dec. 12 VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA chapter is conducting their annual toy collection through Dec. 12. Versailles FFA is teaming up with the Versailles Council of Churches and conducting a toy collection drive that will be given to the families that are served through the Versailles Council of Churches. The Versailles FFA has been teaming up with the Versailles Council of Churches for the past three years. The toys the Council of Churches would prefer are brand new toys that range from baby to age 16. These toys will be collected in various barrels that are listed below within the Versailles area. Any extra new toys that are not distributed through the Council of Churches will be given to St. Denis Catholic Church, Rustic Hope and Dayton Children’s Hospital and will be distributed through their sharing program of these groups. If you are interested in bringing in used toys in

good to excellent condition you can do that as well. The slightly used toys will be distributed through the Marines - Toys for Tots Collection and will be given to surrounding counties since no organized collection is within Darke County. The goal is to have two barrels at each location with one barrel to collect the new toys that will be distributed to the Versailles Council of Churches and the other barrel to collect the used toys to be distributed at the Toys for Tots Program with distribution to surrounding counties conducting a drive. The drop off spots include Versailles Saving and Loans, St. Denis Catholic Church, Holy Family Catholic Church, Versailles Christian Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Versailles United Methodist Church, Webster United Methodist Church, Second National Bank, US Bank, Dollar General, Versailles Ace Hardware, Johns IGA and Versailles Schools

Cafetorium . If you want to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to Versailles Council of Churches, and send the check to Versailles FFA at 280 Marker Road, Versailles, Ohio 45380. Versailles Savings and Loan will match up to $200 in monetary donations.

Local road construction

DARKE COUNTY – The Ohio Department of Transportation is continuing its road construction in Darke County. SR 121 between SR 726 and New Madison-Coletown Road will be closed through Dec. 22. The ofﬁcial detour is SR 722 to US 127 to SR 503. SR 705 between Reed Road and Spencer Road will experience daily lane closures through Dec. 13 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. One lane will remain open for travel in each direction through the use of ﬂaggers.

a big part of why 25,000 people came to this event but more importantly went home from this event. Logistics. Safety, Organization. You brought the expertise to the plate and are a big reason why it looked like we knew what we were doing.” Rifﬂe went on to thank many of his employees and friends as well as the deejays, Buckeye Clean, Greenville National, Jonathan Bateman, Darren Young, Adam Rifﬂe, the sheriff’s department, “Porta Pot Guys” and the Early Bird. “I saved the most important to last,” he went on. “It’s the people who did all the work. The Whistle staff...each and every one of you produced at levels that I guarantee no other restaurant in Darke County or western Ohio produced at. We were packed

from morning to close. You guys never stopped moving. Cooking. But mostly importantly representing the Whistle and the highest level. I heard that comment after comment of how good the wait staff was. How good the food was. People aren’t going to come back to the Whistle because of the QOH. They are going to come back because of you guys. Thank you for working so many hours and so hard.” He then apologized if he missed any group. “We will continue to do things the way we know they need to be done. Excellent Service. Excellent products,” he said. “Jessica, Dad and I will get back to working on our projects to make this place a better to work and visit. We will work together and get this place cleaned up the way it

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THE DARKE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ESTABLISHES FEES FOR THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: AUTHORIZED BY SENATE BILL 136 AND HOUSE BILL 700 AND SECTION 3709.09 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE

December 5, 2017 EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2018 State Fees & Lab fees are not set by the local health department and are in addition to license fees. State Fees & Lab fees are subject to change by the State or Lab at any time. FOOD SERVICE/ FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS COMMERCIAL I (LESS THAN 25,000 SQ. FT.) II III IV

LOCAL $208.00 $228.00 $392.00 $484.00

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STATE $28.00 $28.00 $28.00 $28.00

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TOTAL FEE $236.00 $256.00 $420.00 $512.00

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$279.00 $291.00 $908.00 $960.00

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$307.00 $319.00 $936.00 $988.00

NON-COMMERCIAL I (LESS THAN 25,000 SQ. FT.) II III IV

$104.00 $114.00 $196.00 $242.00

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$14.00 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00

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$118.00 $128.00 $210.00 $256.00

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$170.00

(GREATER THAN 25,000 SQ. FT.)

MOBILE FOOD SERVICE/ RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

$142.00 +

TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE LICENSE Each day event $22.00 A temporary food service license may be issued for one occurrence and one location to operate no more than a total of 5 days and no more than 10 licenses a year. VENDING Each location $26.11 + $6.00 = $32.11 To be increased by Consumer Price Index (CPI) annually until fee reaches maximum cost per cost analysis. There is a mandatory penalty fee of 25% of the renewal fees for operating a food service operation or a retail food establishment without a license after the deadline. (Chapter 3717 of the Ohio Revised Code) FOOD PROTECTION COURSES: Level One Certification in food Protection Training Course: Level Two Certification in Food Protection Training Course: Level Two Exam only:

$25.00 per person $150.00 per person $50 per person

HOME SEWAGE TREATMENT LOCAL + Site Reviews: Site review application for a new HSTS, SFOSTS, or GWRS $300.00 + Site review for existing or replacement HSTS, SFOSTS, or GWRS $0.00 + Installation Permits: Permit for the new installation or replacement of an HSTS & GWRS Permit for the new installation or replacement of an SFOSTS Permit for the alteration of an existing HSTS & GWRS Permit for the alteration of an existing SFOSTS Operation Permits (0 & M): Operation permit for 1st year no matter the system type

$350.00 $360.00 $261.00 $271.00

+ + + +

$5.00 +

Operation Permit Renewal: Conventional (example: septic tank with leach bed) $75.00 + (5 year permit to be billed on inspecting year for next 5 year period) Aeration, mound or other mechanical system (2 year permit) ***without service contract $100.00 + ***with service contract by approved service provider $10.00 + NPDES Aeration wth service contract (1 year permit) Dry wells & Sand filters: $100.00 + (3 year permit to be billed on inspecting year for next 3 year period) Each additional re-inspection $60.00 + (as authorized by ORC 3718.02 and OAC 3701-29-09)

STATE =

TOTAL FEE

$0.00 = $0.00 =

$300.00 $0.00

$74.00 $74.00 $35.00 $35.00

= = = =

$424.00 $434.00 $296.00 $306.00

$0.00 =

$5.00

$0.00 =

$75.00

$0.00 = $0.00 = $0.00 =

$100.00 $10.00 $5.00 $100.00

$0.00 =

$60.00

The operation permit fee for experimental systems will be based upon the type of system and the number of inspections necessary to complete the operation permitting requirements. For a leachbed, drywell, sandfilter, or aeration system without a service contract: If the septic system has been pumped in the last operation period prior to operation permit expiration (not to exceed 5 years), then the homeowner may receive a $25 reduction in the operation permit tee provided they submit receipt of pumping. For home sale and land split request Whereas, the O&M monitoring is not complete (theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve paid: the Health Dept. has not done monitoring yet) or O&M completed within the last year (Health Department inspection deemed in compliance; must provide satisfactory pumping receipt dated within last year) (We would not have to go back out just complete letter): The fee will be reduced by the amount paid previously for the 0 & M permit. Special Service Inspections: Special Service Sewage Only Inspection (Home Sales/ room edition/ refinance) Sewage Inspection for Land split

$200.00 +

$0.00 =

$200.00

$250.00 +

$0.00 =

$250.00

Registrations: Installer Registration Service Provider Registration Septic Hauler Registration Plus permit fee for EACH additional truck Scavenger site evaluation Homeowner Installer Registration: Homeowner Service Provider Registration:

$175.00 $175.00 $175.00 $15.00 $75.00 $50.00 $50.00

+ + + + + + +

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

= = = = = = =

$175.00 $175.00 $175.00 $15.00 $75.00 $50.00 $50.00

$0.00 $0.00 $60.00 $500.00

+ + + +

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

= = = =

$0.00 $0.00 $60.00 $500.00

Miscellaneous Abandonment of a STS or GWRS Application for a variance under OAC 3701-29-18 Site visit for variance request: Special device/ product review OR EXPERIMENTAL CONCURRENCE For sample collection there is a $50 collection fee plus lab fees SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Truck inspection fee

LOCAL + $20.00 +

STATE = $0.00 =

TOTAL FEE $20.00

RECREATION CAMP - RV COMBINED PARK/ CAMP Combined Park/ Camp LOCAL + amount for each over 50 + STATE = TOTAL FEE 0-50 sites $200.00 plus $0.00 + $110.00 = $310.00 50+ sites 00.00 plus $1.00 + $110.00 = 311.00 Minimum Temporary Camp/ Park 0-50 sites $28.00 plus $0.00 + $0.00 = $28.00 Per event 50+ sites $28.00 plus $0.10 + $0.00 = $28.10 Minimum A temporary park/ camp license may be issued for one occurrence and one location to operate no more than a total of 7 consecutive days and a maximum of 21 days per year. SWIMMING POOL

LOCAL +

STATE =

TOTAL FEE

Non-Governmental Individual public pool $450.00 + $80.00 = $530.00 Individual public spa $542.00 + $80.00 = $622.00 Individual special use pool $700.00 + $80.00 = $780.00 Individual with additional licenses (located at same address) Spa $464.00 + $55.00 = $519.00 Additional pool $215.00 + $55.00 = $270.00 Special use pool $225.00 + $55.00 = $280.00 Government/ tax supported Pools Individual public pool $223.00 + $80.00 = $303.00 Individual public spa $271.00 + $80.00 = $351.00 Individual special use pool $241.00 + $80.00 = $321.00 Note: Currently the State charges $80.00 on the first pool and $55.00 on the second pool. License transfer fee: Water Sampling fee:

Laboratory costs as set by the laboratory

WATER LOCAL + SAMPLE =

$100.00

TOTAL FEE BATHING BEACH Non-govemmental $250.00 + $50.00 = $300.00 Governmental $200.00 + $50.00 = $250.00 Plan Review $25.00 + $0.00 = $25.00 Two samples included; additional samples $25.00 per sample as set by laboratory. Lab fee is established by the laboratory to which the sample is submitted and is subject to change. METROPOLITAN HOUSING:

Water & Sewer Housing Inspection Home Day Care

$100.00 $60.00 $60.00

PLUMBING LOCAL Plumbing Registration $200.00 (plumbing bond at least $20,000) Journeyman $30.00 Apprentice $15.00 Sewer & Water Installer $175.00 Appliance Installer $175.00 Plumbing Permit base fee +fixture fees $60.00 Each fixture $14.00 Backflow (permit +fixture) $74.00 Sewer (permit +fixture) $74.00 Water (permit +fixture) $74.00 Water Heater $25.00 Water Softener $25.00 Gas Inspections $25.00 Gutter and Downspouts $25.00 Modular Home Plumbing permit $110.00 Plan Review Residential $25.00 Plan Review Commercial - 30% of permit, $45.00 minimum

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

STATE = $0.00 = $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

TOTAL FEE $200.00 $30.00 $15.00 $175.00 $175.00 $60.00 $14.00 $74.00 $74.00 $74.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $110.00 $25.00

There is a mandatory penally fee of $75.00 or 25% of the permit fee whichever is greater for failure to obtain a plumbing permit prior to starting work. Each Village Sanitary Sewer Project Fee will be determined prior to beginning of project. Plumbing permit extension fee $50.00 + $0.00 = $50.00 (for permits issued after December 31, 2007) 2nd extension request for permits issued after December 31, 2010 $75.00 PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS (PWS) Application fee State fee + Water test = TOTAL FEE Single Family $300.00 $94.00 + $25.00 = $419.00 (EXCLUDING PONDS) (Cisterns, springs, hauled water storage tanks do not get charged the $20 ODNR Fee) Non-Single Family $310.00 $94.00 + $25.00 = $429.00 (Ponds, Cisterns, springs, hauled water storage tanks do not get charged the $20 ODNR Fee) Re-inspection or each additional inspection $60.00 Test Well $130.00 $94.00 + $0.00 = $224.00 Pond (Single Family Dwelling) $291.00 $74.00 + $25.00 = $390.00 Converstion of a well not previously used as a PWS Single Family $259.00 $94.00 + $25.00 = $378.00 Non-Single Family $269.00 $94.00 + $25.00 = $388.00 ALTERATION OF PWS OR TEST WELL Single Family Non-Single Family

Application fee State fee + Water test = $250.00 $0.00 + $25.00 = $260.00 $0.00 + $25.00 =

TOTAL FEE $275.00 $285.00

SEALING OF PWS Single Family Non-Single Family

Application fee $100.00 $110.00

TOTAL FEE $100.00 $110.00

VARIANCE REQUEST Site visit for variance request

$0.00 $60.00

State fee + Watertest = $0.00 + $0.00 = $0.00 + $0.00 = $0.00 + $0.00 +

$0.00 = $0.00 =

NON POTABLE WATER SYSTEM Application fee State fee + Watertest = (AGRICULTURAL GEOTHERMAL) Site Visit Application & Registration $177.00 $0.00 + $0.00 = $177.00 *Well must be converted to PWS if used as such

$0.00 $60.00 TOTAL FEE

FILING & PROCESSING FEE OF WATER SAMPLES COLLECTED UNDER PARAGRAPH (aa) OF RULE 3701-28-03 $10.00 If the Health Department collects the sample (applicant pays collection & lab fee), filing and processing fee is $0 PWS CONTRACTOR INSPECTION FEE $175.00 WATER SAMPLE FEES Collection Fee $100.00 Bacteria water sample (Collection Fee + Lab) $100.00 + $25.00 = $125.00 Nitrate (Collection fee + Lab) $100.00 + $17.50 = $117.50 Other Samples (Collection fee + Lab) Special pick-up (In addition to above) $3.25 + $6.75 = $10.00 Lab fee is established by the laboratory to which the sample is submitted and is subject to change Water Hauler Registration Fee: $200.00 Each additional truck: $15.00 Hauling water prior to registration & inspection 25% of Registration Fee Hauling water from an unapproved water source to a PWS by a registered or unregistered contractor $90.00 Food Package Plant Inspection Program Fee 4 inspections per year $525.00 TATTOO & BODY PIERCING OPERATIONS FEE Temporary Tattoo License $125.00 Temporary Body Piercing License $125.00 Temporary Tattoo & Body Piercing License $125.00 Tattoo license $300.00 Body piercing $300.00 Tattoo & body piercing license $300.00 ALL PLAN REVIEWS - 30% OF TOTAL COST OF LICENSE RABIES SHIPPING COSTS: $27.00 Subject to change at any time as costs fluctuate daily RABIES TESTING COST: Fee set by State Health Department and subject to change at anytime RE-INSPECTION FEE FOR APPLICABLE PROGRAMS $60.00 ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FEE $60.00 INSPECTION FEE FOR PROGRAM NOT LISTED $60.00 25% LATE FEE FOR ALL LATE/ DELINQUENT FEES FOR ALL PROGRAMS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. (This includes failure to apply for the necessary permits prior to starting work.) Requests for information or copies: 10 cents per page (single sided) 15 cents per page (double sided) $35.00 FEE FOR ALL RETURNED CHECKS VITAL STATISTICS LOCAL + STATE = TOTAL FEE Certified copy birth $9.50 + $13.50 = $23.00 Certified copy death $9.50 + $13.50 = $23.00 Burial permits $0.50 + $2.50 = $3.00 Immunization Fees Childhood Vaccines: Any child from birth through 18 years of age is eligible to receive VFC-supplied vaccine if he/she meets at least one of the following criteria: The child does not have health insurance. The child is enrolled in Medicaid (including Medicaid HMOs). The child is an American Indian or Alaskan Native. The child has health insurance that does not pay for vaccines. If eligible for VFC vaccine the vaccines are provided at no cost to children through the Vaccines for Children Program. However, them is an administration fee of $15 per vaccine with a cap of $60 per child. For children that have private insurance that the DCGHD accepts, privately purchased vaccine will be provided. The DCGHD will bill the insurance for the privately purchased vaccine they receive and an administration fee. Adult Vaccines: Any adult age 19 and older is eligible to receive 317-grant funded vaccine if he/she meets at least one of the following criteria: The adult does not have health insurance or is considered *underinsured. 317 vaccines may not be used to vaccinate fully insured adults, adults with Medicare Part B, or adults with Medicaid coverage for vaccines. Not all types of vaccines are available through the 317-grant program. For adults that have private insurance that the DCGHD accepts, privately purchased vaccine will be provided. The DCGHD will bill the insurance for the privately purchased vaccine they receive and an administrative fee. *To determine if you meet the criteria to be considered underinsured call (937) 548-4196 X224 and talk to our Billing Specialist. If an individual does not have private insurance and does not meet the criteria for being considered underinsured the vaccine prices at this time (December 2017) are: Bexsero Men B 150 Flu Adult 30 Flu Child 15 Gardasil (HPV 9) 210x 3 Hepatitis A 70x 2 Hepatitis B 60 x 3 MMR 80 Menveo 110 Pneumovax 100 Polio 45 Prevnar 185 TB skin test 15 Td 15 Tdap 50 Twinrix 100 x 3 Varicella 130 Yellow Fever 150 Zostavax 230 Typhoid 110 -Prices are subject to change without notice at any given time due to fluctuating manufacturer prices.

ON YOUR MIND

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Tips to being a successful student BY CARL BROWN Greenville High Assistant Principal Over the years I have occasion to have conversations with friends who are parents (many of them educators themselves) discussing what makes a child a successful student. Throughout those conversations we have identiďŹ ed a few key factors that make students successful. We were able to look back at our study habits and practices when we were in grade school, junior high, high school and college and discuss similarities and differences. Some of the methods we used were taught to us by teachers and some by our parents or siblings. Much of our methods or strategies were/are profoundly simple. Our experiences led to the following: First the student must work hard. It is just a fact in reality â&#x20AC;&#x201D; you must work hard. However, you cannot only focus on working hard, you must work hard doing things right and doing the right things. Many times I have had conversations with students and one of the ďŹ rst things s/he will say is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to really work hardâ&#x20AC;Ś I will do my homework and turn it in on time and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to study for testsâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? Well they start off doing just that and then they realize their grades arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t getting better. They are basically doing the same thing they were doing before, just more of it and getting the same results. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take inadequate study skills, do them more often and expect improved results. The cycle of disengagement and frustration begins and they think, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, I have done all that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve couldâ&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve worked hardâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and they simply give up. I remember my junior high social studies teacher, Mr. Maltinsky, telling a few of us we should write out questions to accompany our notes to help us remember and understand the information. He even â&#x20AC;&#x153;jump startedâ&#x20AC;? us by giving a few examples of questions that would help us link cause and effect. Sly man he was â&#x20AC;&#x201D; effectively engaging students in learning and taking ownership of the learning process. Later in college I developed that skill to make and take pretests to help focus and identify what I needed to learn. By using practice tests the student can develop higher level thinking skills that allows them to analyze, evaluate and create arguments â&#x20AC;&#x201D; elements of critical and independent thinking. We discovered that studying for tests was much more than memorybased activities. An exam is not a test of memory for you to show how much you can remember, but

how you use what you remember. Another factor is the ability to be resilient and persistent. The reality is that you will not be able to score 100 percent on every assignment, quiz or test. You have to be able to pick yourself up after a poor performance and go at it again. You have to be able to take a few hard lessons and learn to punch through difďŹ cult material and concepts. Learning the habit of grit was a common thread that my friends and I acquired ďŹ rst through our parents and then reinforced throughout our education by our teachers, tutors, professors and other mentors weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met along the way. You have to realize that not everything will come easy to you the ďŹ rst time. ReďŹ&#x201A;ect, take time, realize and be prepared for the consequence and work that is ahead of you to get back on track. Part of working hard is being self-motivated and self-disciplined. This is the ability to sit down and work consistently and eliminate (or avoid) distractions like watching three hours of TV and â&#x20AC;&#x153;blooper videosâ&#x20AC;? on YouTube and excessive time on social media. Part of self-discipline is learning to manage or budget your time. The goal behind this is to create balance of your responsibilities. Some mistakes that we made growing up and what I see in some students today are unrealistic time table schedules in the week. Most of the time this is done because the student ďŹ rst blocked out unrealistic study time and then ďŹ lled in the schedule with social activities, sports, chores, and their job (if applicable). The result inevitably was a schedule that they could not hold and thus failed to provide what is needed. The more successful strategy is to schedule your responsibilities ďŹ rst and then honestly list your habits and evaluate what you need to adjust to create time to study. Next, schedule time for study and be honest with yourself because the result you want is to have something in every day that you like to do. Usually the result is being happy and being happy helps tremendously in being balanced. The sense of being balanced helps lay the foundation for being consistent throughout the year In summary, you not only have to work hard, you need to work hard at doing the right things. Learning is more than memorizing facts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; learning is demonstrating how you use what you remember. To be successful and happy you need to realistically budget your time with work and play.

Appreciation dinner entertaining Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mood Swings by Linda Moody bluebagmedia.com

The annual employee Christmas party and the Queen of Hearts volunteer appreciation dinner at the Whistle Stop was in my hometown Ansonia last Saturday evening, with me in attendance. It was a fun event, with a lot of food, socialization and testimonials via a video that was created by Whistle Stop owner Andrew RifďŹ&#x201A;eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friend Chris Printz. Like I said on a Facebook posting that same night, many people are probably glad the Queen of Hearts has been found, but yet I am sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be missed. Most every Thursday for a number of weeks had this town a-buzzinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, not to mention days that preceded it when people were coming to town to buy their tickets ahead of time. However, I am hearing there is going to be another starting up in the spring. I enjoyed hearing about the experiences people had who were interviewed on the video, good or bad. One of them was stated by Austin James, a good friend of RifďŹ&#x201A;es. It was just entertaining and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to share it here. James was asked to name 10 things that he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like about the Queen of Hearts and he humorously said: * That I had to call in sick to work to drive to Columbus to get permits to save Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (expletive) on a Wednesday so he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to cancel a Thursday event. * That I can ďŹ ll out temporary liquor permits in my sleep. * I think I have carpal tunnel from writing the names of so many (expletive) $2,000 winners. * All the texts I get asking to sell 50/50 tickets like I am the 50/50 king or something. * Having to explain the rules of the game to my co-

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workers every week even though they (the rules) donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change. * Getting random texts from Andrew asking if â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good for next week.â&#x20AC;? Like what does that even mean? * The questions of how many cases of beer we sold on Thursday or how much money does the bar make off the QOH. * When Andrew texts me saying heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gonna have a heart attack... And my only response is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just drink more.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; * That I have to bring the bank tellers donuts on Saturday mornings for Andrew and he has yet to pay me back... so 12 weeks at $7.49 a dozen... you owe me $89.88... Just take it out of the Queen of Hearts! * The Friday morning hangovers from our Thursday night weekly round tables. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that just funny? I thought so. There has to be so much relief that this big, lengthy event has come to a successful conclusion. Yes, I was proud I got to be a part of the appreciation event and I am always proud to say Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from Ansonia as well as Darke County. I could tell by watching others that they, too, were glad to be a part of it all. This was a major highlight for the village and anybody or anything who helps with that, is royalty in my eyes. Kudos once again to Andrew RifďŹ&#x201A;e and your team. You made us proud. ***** Happy birthday: Dec. 12 to James â&#x20AC;&#x153;Larryâ&#x20AC;? Linder Dec. 14 to Robbie Moody (30), Connie Michael, Don Leis, Hope Gates, Hunter Buckingham, Carolyn Fourman, Mary Bryant Arnett, Missy Widener and Vickie Brinley Dec. 15 to Vanna Hannam, Todd Klipstine, Makayla Stachler, Larry Hummel, Les Crowell, Floyd Foureman, Kent Kimmel and Vicky Ahlering-Flory Dec. 16 to Michael Maloney and Jenny Hamilton Dec. 17 to Debra Sawle, Dakota Lester, Susan Jen

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SPORTS

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Franklin Monroe wins big over Milton-Union Bulldogs GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Jets came up big against the visiting Milton-Union Bulldogs in a Tuesday night varsity boys basketball game winning by a 64-43 score. “You try to ﬁnd the identity of your team early in the season,” said Franklin Monroe Coach Troy Myers. “I think we did that tonight.” “I think in the past we have been too conservative and just playing in the half and be so sound, then a breakdown happens and you’re world’s going to end,” continued Myers. “Our kids really like the up-tempo style, they like getting after it. I don’t love giving up easy layups but I think it does a lot for our energy and I think it makes us play harder – that’s where we’re at and

that’s what we have to continue to be.” The Jets took a 15-8 lead after one period of play taking advantage of seven Ethan Conley points including a three and four points each from Cole McGlinch and Zach Cable. Period No. 2 saw Kyle Ressler add seven points to the board including a trey, six Conley points, Bryce Filbrun with four and Cable adding a basket to give the home team a 34-20 advantage that had the Jets taking advantage of a 19-4 run. “It was a 19-4 run at the end of the half which really helps going into halftime feeling a lot better about yourself,” said Myers. “Even with a 14 point lead at half you come out in the second and you have to make sure you don’t give them life because that team can get a little life,” Myers noted.

“That was our challenge, our mission at halftime – make sure that we just burry them and not give them any kind of breath in the second half. I thought our kids did a really good job in the third quarter,” The third period had FM two points better at 13-11 sending the teams to the ﬁnal period of play with the Jets up 47-31. Conley’s 4-4 at the line and two baskets paced the home team in the third with eight points. Franklin Monroe took the ﬁnal period of play 1712 with Conley leading the way with 10 points including his second triple of the night, a three-pointer from Parker Hesler and a Jordan Rhoades bucket to give the Jets a comfortable 64-43 non-conference win. “They did go on a run but our kids again responded at the end of the game and the fourth quarter really dominated on

both ends,” Myers said. “I’ve never coached a kid that put 10 fingers and 10 toes in the air for a loose ball three times in one game, and that was Jordan Rhoades,” stated Myers. “He is playing phenomenal basketball not because of his stat sheet but what he did right there defensively for us, just created all kind of havoc. He wasn’t the only one, but certainly one that I saw. When you go 10 fingers and 10 toes in the air for a loose ball – that’s big time.” Conley led FM and all scorers in the game with 31 points on the night. “He (Conley) got his tonight in the flow of the game,” Myers said. “He got in the flow of the game tonight which was impressive.” FM Scoring: Conley 31, Z. Cable 11, K. Ressler 7, P. Hesler 5, B. Filbrun 4, C. McGlinch 4, J. Rhoades 2.

Ethan Conley scores two of his game high 31 points for the Jets in win over Milton-Union. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Versailles Lady Tigers down Covington Lady Buccs GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The Versailles Lady Tigers exploded out to a 16-3 first quarter lead on their way to a 60-39 win over the visiting Covington Lady Buccaneers. “We played a really good first quarter – second quarter was a little bit sloppy,” said Versailles coach Jacki Stonebraker, “just not making shots and giving them too many easy looks at the basket.” Caitlin McEldowney led the Lady Tigers in first period scoring drilling two three pointers good for six points. “She hit two out of the three threes that she shot,” Stonebraker said. “That was good to see.” Versailles took period No. 2 by a 12-10 score with Kami McEldowney knocking down her second three of day and hitting a bucket to lead the quarter with five points and send the

teams to the break with the Lady Tigers holding a 28-13 advantage. Both teams used the third period to gain their largest quarterly output of the day with Versailles taking advantage of its height adding 19 points to the board while the Lady Buccs were putting 16 points in the book giving the Lady Tigers a 47-29 lead heading to the ﬁnal period of play. “Danielle (Winner) did a nice job,” noted Stonebraker. “She was calling for the ball, she wanted the ball – she was telling the guards she wanted the ball.” “Little frustrated going into halftime – some of our post players. We talked about it at half and some of our players shared the ball a little bit better.” “It’s a tough pass for the guards because they have a lot of ball pressure on them and if it’s not at the right angle they don’t feel comfortable passing it,”

Stonebraker added. “We just have to keep working at it.” Danielle and Lindsey Winner combined for 10 third quarter points in the paint; Danielle six and Lindsey four, while Caitlin and Kami McEldowney were each knocking down their third three pointers of the day. Kami added a two-pointer to give the senior guard five third quarter points. The Versailles girls made if four consecutive quarters outscoring the visitors with 13 fourth quarter points while Covington was scoring 10 in the final period. Danielle Winner and Kelsey Custenborder pace the Lady Tigers fourth quarter scoring with four points apiece, Lindsey Winner added a basket and Kami McEldowney hit her fourth three of the day in the final period of play. Coach Stonebraker took advantage of Lady

Tigers’ starter, Elizabeth Ording’s foul trouble to use a little player rotation on the day. “That’s ﬁne,” said Stonebraker of Ording’s aggressive defensive play. “I want Elizabeth, I want Danielle to be aggressive. We have subs. I know they (Ording and Winner) want to play but we have subs to come in to help with that when you can take some hard fouls inside that wears that offense down. We just need to use our fouls a little bit more aggressively some times and keep going at the post.” Kami McEldowney led all scorers in the game with 17 points followed by Danielle Winner with 16. VERSAILLES – K. McEldowney 17, D. Winner 16, C. McEldowney 11, L. Winner 10, K. Kustenborder 4, E. Peters 2 COVINGTON – S. Whiteman 15, J. Crowell 11, V. Lyle 6, L. Hamilton 4, M. Long 3.

Danielle Winner scores for Versailles in Lady Tigers win over Covington. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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NEW MADISON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Tri-Village Patriots picked up their ďŹ rst win under ďŹ rst year coach Mackenzie Perry with a 56-39 win over the visiting Southeastern Trojans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels really good,â&#x20AC;? said Perry of his ďŹ rst coaching win at TV. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels so good to do it on the home ďŹ&#x201A;oor.â&#x20AC;? The Patriots took a 15-5 lead after one period of play with Christian Ricker pacing TV with ďŹ ve points coming on a basket and 3-4

at the line, a three pointer each from Noah Burns and Derek Eyer and a bucket each from Trey Frech and Jared Buckley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We been preaching we have to bring the energy up,â&#x20AC;? Perry noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We came out with a man-toman press and I think the energy was higher and they responded pretty well.â&#x20AC;? Period No. 2 had the visitors putting 16 points on the board while Tri-Village was adding 17 points sending the teams to the break with the Patriots holding a 32-21 advantage. Buckley led TV with six

second quarter points followed by four Gage Hileman points, a Frech triple and a goal each from Eyer and Ricker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jared (Buckley) has been working on going to the bucket all season,â&#x20AC;? said Perry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to do our best to give him as many looks as possible but the thing about Jerrod is; he is not a selďŹ sh player. If he knows he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it he knows he has shooters all around him that can cash in.â&#x20AC;? Southeastern took the third period by a single point, scoring eight points

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ANSONIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets improved to 5-1 on the season with a 61-37 win over the Ansonia Lady Tigers Thursday night in a Cross County Conference (CCC) matchup. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our focus tonight coming into the game was relentless effort and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who we are,â&#x20AC;? said Franklin Monroe Coach Abbey Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I felt like we gave that tonight. Towards the fourth quarter defensively we let up a little bit and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not our game, but other than that I thought we gave very good effort tonight.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;FM is a nice ball club, there is no way getting around it,â&#x20AC;? Ansonia Coach Jim Bolin stated following the loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They had a nice ball club last year and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all back and they are real aggressive.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found ourselves yet,â&#x20AC;? continued Bolin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re young and have a young bench. We just got whipped â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all you can say about that. They shot the ball really well. The Conley kid can control the boards and we wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ready for an aggressive team like that.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Jets jumped out to an 11-0 ďŹ rst quarter advantage and closed out ďŹ rst quarter play with a 14-7 lead before pushing its lead to 33-12 at the

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Jared Buckley scores two of his game high 17 points for Tri-Village in win over Southeastern. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Belle Cable scores two of her game high 16 points for Franklin Monroe in win over Ansonia. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

break. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been in a little slump offensively and tonight we showed signs that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting out of that slump,â&#x20AC;? Moore said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Still not where we want to be offensively but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re showing signs of improvement here tonight.â&#x20AC;? The Franklin Monroe girl extended their lead to 51-18 through three periods of play on their way to a 24 point win. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take that many good shots, we hurried a lot of shots,â&#x20AC;? said Bolin, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and they turned us over quite a bit. We just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have turnovers against a good team and win the ballgame.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still a work in progress and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take a while for us to get to where we want to be,â&#x20AC;? added Bolin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just have to come in everyday and go out and play and it will get there â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just not as fast as I want to get there.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Jets bench played a big role in the

win with 22 points on the night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tara (Goubeaux) came in tonight, a senior and played well,â&#x20AC;? noted Moore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chloe Brumbaugh came off the bench and Kennedy Morris came off the bench tonight. They were ďŹ ghting some illness yesterday and were unable to practice. They came out tonight and it really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they came out ready to go. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fun group of girls and they give it their all. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to be a part of it.â&#x20AC;? Belle Cable led Franklin Monroeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balanced scoring on the night with a game high 16 points. FRANKLIN MONROE Scoring â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belle Cable 16, Chloe Brumbaugh 14, Corina Conley 12, Audrey Cable 8, Kennedy Morris 6, Tara Goubeaux 3, Stella Shellabarger 2.

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Wave dropped their second close game of the season 79-72 in an overtime loss to the Fort Recovery Indians. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played a good ballgame,â&#x20AC;? Greenville coach Kyle Joseph said following the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our effort was good. We executed a little bit better down the stretch.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody stepped up,â&#x20AC;? said Indians Coach Michael Bashore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we have been preaching â&#x20AC;&#x201C; next man up, so when you get your number called â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we have done that two knights in a row. To battle through situations like that is something any coach is going to be proud of any knight.â&#x20AC;? The Indians took a 16-9 lead over GHS after one period of play with Greenville battling back to outscore the visitors 20-12 in the second and take a 29-28 lead at the break. Fort Recovery used the third period to outscore the Greenville boys 20-11 to lead 48-40 after three. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early in the year right now,â&#x20AC;? Coach Joseph stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every style of play that we see weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing is for the ďŹ rst time this year. It presents a different challenge because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a different style.â&#x20AC;? GHS battled back to send the game to an overtime period scoring 25 fourth quarter points while the visitors were adding 17 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still ďŹ nding out who we are as a team,â&#x20AC;? Joseph noted of a team that graduated seven senior and all ďŹ ve starters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of the day our biggest goal is to continue to get better every game every week.â&#x20AC;? Fort Recovery took advantage of the free throw line in the overtime period knocking down 12-14 tosses to take the extra period

Wave sophomore Tyler Beyke scores for Greenville in Saturday game against the Indians. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

by a 14-7 count. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The thing I like about our kids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we had two kids foul out and the next guy up stepped in and did something,â&#x20AC;? said Bashore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough about our junior Payton Jutte scoring 39 points.â&#x20AC;? Jutte led all scorers in the game with 39 points. Wave sophomore Tyler Beyke led GHS with 18 points. Former GHS Coach Bashore took time to talk about the Greenville basketball program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For anybody who questions what Coach Joseph does with those boys, those boys play extremely hard,â&#x20AC;? said Bashore. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told our kids in the locker room, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to ďŹ nd anybody that plays as hard as those kids do all game long â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no quit in

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JCs hosts last event for 2017 GREENVILLE – JCs Coffee House is having a Christmas Buffet on Dec. 15, 7 p.m. The last Coffee House of the season will be a ﬁnger food buffet. There will be a $5 charge for the buffet, which includes punch. The Snack Bar will be open for coffee, pop and water at the usual price. They are having live Christmas music; sing along or just listen and enjoy. Pin the nose on Ru-

dolph and win a prize. All are welcome to come out and have fun. Bring a date, mate or friends. There is no charge at the door. JCs is located in the U-Turn building at the Lighthouse Christian Center complex southeast of Greenville off of US Route 127. For more information, call Janice at (937) 4175926.

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UC Lions get report from Shaneyfelt UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Lions Club held its second meeting of November. A delicious meal was served by Vicky Vinson and Allen Jefferis. The program for the evening was presented by Chris Shaneyfelt. Shaneyfelt oversees the Randolph County Emergency Management Ofﬁce and the Randolph County 911 Call Center. The 911 Call Center employs 13 people and is the communication center for all emergency calls in Randolph County. He shared the average time for a 911 call is about 90 seconds from call to dispatch. The Ofﬁce of Emergency Management deals with disasters, tracks hazardous materials, and works with weather-related events.

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GREENVILLE – Scott Family McDonalds is looking for a few good men and women. According to Cindy Frantz, recruitment and marketing specialist, career opportunities abound, especially for those ages 18 and over. “People think it’s a dead end job. It’s not,” said Frantz, who works with the Scott Family’s 16 Miami Valley locations. “You can grow, and grow and grow,” Frantz said of the many opportunities McDonald’s employees enjoy. Some of the beneﬁts currently being offered include: * Assistance with obtaining a high school diploma *Archways to Opportunity (www.archwaystoopportunity.com) offers up to $750 per year in tuition assistance for part time employees. Those seeking to become managers may be eligible for more, Frantz said through College Credit Management training * Pay for good grades – earn money each semester for receiving an 85 percent or higher for high school or college classes * 50 percent discount on meals, up to $25 per day, on or off the clock * Free uniforms * Referral bonuses with a chance to be entered in quarterly $1,000 drawings * Discounts through McD’s PerkSpot once signed up * Opportunities for advancement Eli Mann, manager of the north Greenville location, says he’s making his job at McDonald’s his career. One of the perks Mann, a U.S. veteran and four-

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Bradford bands to perform BRADFORD – The students of the Bradford Junior High and High School Bands will perform a concert on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Bradford School Auditieria. The public is invited, and there is no charge for admission. Listeners will hear some of their favorite Christmas music on the program, along with a traditional march for variety. The Bradford School Bands are directed by Doug Albright.

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ANDERSON – Alice E. Anderson, 80, of Greenville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at 8:50 a.m. at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. She was born on Jan. 5, 1937 in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late John & Lyda (Moeller) Lynch. Alice is survived by her sons & daughter in law, Matt Anderson of Greenville, Tony Anderson of Greenville and Jeff & Lisa Anderson of San Diego, CA; daughters & sons in law, Chris & Rex Detling of Greenville and Kathy & Rick Pierri of Greenville; grandchildren, Richard (Ashley) Pierri, Phillip (Jodi) Pierri, Erin (Ryan) Nisonger, Katie (Brian) Cooper, Nick Anderson, Ryan Detling, Chelsea Detling, Robby Detling, Natalie Anderson and Ethan Anderson; great grandchildren, Kyla and Gavin Gerace, Mason, Hudson, Chloe and Brady Pierri, Bronson, Isaac and Winston Nisonger, Kinley Fugate and Cash Cooper; siblings, Joe Lynch, Tom Lynch, Bob Lynch, Betty Durnell and Barb Bubp; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, David L. Anderson whom she married on February 2, 1957; granddaughter, Holli Anderson; and siblings, Charles Lynch, Bill Lynch, Jim Lynch, Pete Lynch, Mary Ann Dekker. Alice retired in 2003 from the Darke County Title Department. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and enjoyed traveling, walking, reading and attending grandchildren’s sporting events. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 233 W. 3rd St., Greenville, with Rev. Fr. John White celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Greenville. A rosary was conducted at the funeral home on Friday. It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the St. Mary’s Catholic School. Condolence for the family may be sent through www. zecharbailey.com. RANDALL – Suzanne Kaye Randall, 69, of Clayton, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 in Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. She was born in Hamilton on July 18, 1948 the daughter of Guy B. and Mary F. (Treadway) Randall. She was a 1966 graduate of Taft High School, Hamilton, a 1971 graduate of Miami University and received her Master’s Degree from University of Dayton. Suzanne had been employed as a special education teacher in the Franklin Monroe Local School District Darke County for 34 years and after retirement was a substitute teacher and enjoyed tutoring. She

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was a member and past president of the Franklin Monroe Education Assoc. She enjoyed traveling and her pets and attended the Salem Church of God and Englewood United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister, Leah R. Randall, Hopkinton, New Hampshire; many cousins located throughout the country, including Linda (Merle) Depew and their family, Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Roger Randall. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at noon at the Englewood United Methodist Church, Englewood, with Rev. Kim Armentrout ofﬁciating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton with Rev. Kim Katterheinrich ofﬁciating. Memorials may be directed to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-3914. Online condolences area available at www.weigelfuneralhome. com/

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Shields, 86, of Columbus, Ind., passed away on Nov. 30, 2017, at I.U. Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Zella was born December 13, 1930, to the late Lloyd and Henrietta Long Hammontree. She married Robert Eugene Shields who preceded her in death, October 28, 2015. Zella loved spending time with her family and loved children. Memorial services for Zella will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at Four Seasons Chapel, 1901 Taylor Road, Columbus, Ind., with the Rev. Karen Hargett ofﬁciating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Cancer Society. Zella is survived by two daughters, Terry (Charlie) Shotts and Vickie (Mark) Atkins; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Zella was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; a son, Tim Shields; one brother, Herman Hammontree; one sister, Etta Poole; and one great-grandson, Shane Morrison. Arrangements provided by Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet. www.jewellrittman.com

MUELLER – Richard A. Mueller, 78, of Greenville, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. A service was held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Greenville.

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– Donald Richard Wetzel ( D o n , Papa Bear, Pops), 80 years of age, died on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2017 after a short stay in hospice in Jackson, Miss. He was born in Gordon, Ohio on November 1, 1937 and while growing up on the family farm, Don was full of life and wanderlust. He joined the navy in 1956 and worked on the ﬂight deck of the USS Wasp and on a crash crew at Barren Field in Foley, Alabama. Don returned to Ohio in the mid-1960’s and lived in Arcanum, Greenville, and Wayne Lakes, Ohio before moving to Nashville then Memphis, Tenn. and then to Jackson, Miss., where he resided for almost 30 years. Don had a unique personality that supported his careers in real estate and insurance sales. He was a life-long Cincinnati Reds baseball fan and enjoyed University of Tennessee and Mississippi State University football. Very important to Don in recent years were reunions with his fellow shipmates from the USS Wasp. He was loved and will be missed by the many whose lives he impacted. Don Wetzel was preceded in death by his parents Jasper and Mary, his brothers Fred, Floyd, Ralph, and Carl, his son Rick, and his grandsons Danny and Sean. Surviving family include brothers Duane, Gene, and Jim and sister Marilyn, sons Terry, Tom, and Joe, daughter Sherry, granddaughters Kristen and Marisa, grandsons Austin and Jaden, great-grandsons JJ and Mason, and numerous inlaws, nieces and nephews, and other extended family. Funeral attendees will gather at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 at 2-3 pm. Funeral services will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Jefferson, Ohio at 3:30 p.m., where Don will be laid to rest next to his son Rick and near other family. In lieu of ﬂowers or cards, the family requests donations be made to either the American Humane Society or the American Legion in honor

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SEIBER – Norma Seiber, 80, of Greenville, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home. SHAEFFER – Lloyd

Eugene Shaeffer, 93, of Greenville and formerly of Tipp City, died Dec. 1, 2017. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Wares Chapel Cemetery.

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DULL – Don S. Dull, age 84, of Gettysburg, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family. NICHOLS – Wayne F. Nichols, 62, of Versailles, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. A funeral service was held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial is in Palestine Cemetery. BOLI – Mary Louise Boli, 93, of Greenville, died Dec. 3, 2017. A memorial service was held Thursday, Dec. 7 at the First Congregational Christian Church, Greenville. CAUGHRAN

– Roy W. Caughran, 99, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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REHMERT – Marjorie I. Rehmert, 92, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden. Friends may visit Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home.

ARCANUM – Students of the Month for October from Arcanum High School are Noah Scarberry and Macy Skelton. Noah and Macy were nominated because of the accountability and service they demonstrate at AHS. Noah was nominated because of the effort he has demonstrated in class as a positive leader who works hard to lead others. Macy also leads through service at AHS as consistently helps others and tutors other students during the school day. The Student of the Month program is sponsored by Hot Head Burritos and McDonald’s.

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of Don’s brother Carl. Following the funeral service, a memorial and celebration of life will be held at the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society, 123 West George St., Arcanum, Ohio from 5-7:30 p.m. and continued at Miller’s in Arcanum from 7:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Condolence for the family may be sent through www.zecharbailey.com.

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GREENVILLE – For the past three years, Jamy Friend has held the position of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) assistant, with her office located at the OSU Extension Services on Wagner Avenue in Greenville. “It was formerly Food Stamps (Food Assistance),” said Friend, who just this past week returned to work after a 12week maternity leave. “My position is through a grant and all my reports get sent to Columbus.” At this job, Friend goes out into the community, teaching food and nutrition classes and, with that, touches upon finances and balancing budgets to her audiences. “I teach them how to make the most of the food dollar,” she said. This program is offered to people who are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. SNAP-Ed programs help participants to: Make healthy food choices, balance a healthy diet with physical activity, stretch food dollars and keep food safe. Ohio SNAP-Ed offers nutrition education programs in small groups with opportunities for conversation and hands-on learning. Lessons go handin-hand with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and USDA’s My Plate. The programs focus on helping one eat smart, live strong and save money. “I go to Grace Resurrection Community Center on Water Street every Monday,” said Friend, who earned her bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies at Bowling Green State University. “They have to come to my classes in order to get into the pantry.” She also visits all of the Head Start programs in Darke County. “My audiences have to

qualify for SNAP benefits or meet a certain income level,” she said. “It teaches kids the basics of MyPlate. I teach with different songs, exercise and how to be healthy. I have a giant parachute with MyPlate on it with foam fruit and vegetables in it so I can tell them what they are. The kids remember from time to time. I go back and they tell me what things are before I get a chance to ask.” “Last year at MV I talked to pre-school, first and second grades and a high school class,” she said. Every Wednesday she teaches ACES participants to eat healthy and provides cooking exercises, and she goes to Gateway in the summertime. Her curriculum changes each time she goes out. It depends on the people age-wise as to what she teaches them. “For high schoolers and adults, I get to pick recipes which are pre-approved,” she said. Among her props, in addition to the parachute, is a Loca-Cola can to explain to the audience what its ingredients (sugar and fat) are doing to their health. Friend is the daughter of Jim and Amy Hanes of Union City and married to Zach Friend. The Friends live in Greenville in the home once owned by her paternal grandparents, the late Don and Helen Hanes. Although her office is located at OSU Extension, there is no affiliation.

Greenville BOE meets GREENVILLE – The regular meeting of the Greenville City School District Board of Education will be held Dec. 21, 7 p.m., in the Anna Bier civic Center, Memorial Hall, Greenville. The purpose of the meeting is to present any business that may come before the board and an executive session, if necessary.

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Taking a December hike around Shawnee Prairie reveals more than wet leaves, trees, birds and wild mushrooms growing all around. DeColores Montessori students in grades 1-3 found out just how many natural resources come from such an environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anything we can use or need,â&#x20AC;? describes a natural resource, according to volunteer Margaret Hensel, who led a group of ďŹ rstgraders during the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gifts from Natureâ&#x20AC;? program on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Divided into four groups, Darke County Parks volunteers led students on the natural resources hike, stopping to open gift boxes they found strewn along the path. The boxes contained examples of items representing how we rely on natural resources, for instance some pieces of doll furniture made from wood, a pair of binoculars to help park visitors get a closer look at birds or plants, or a baggie of soil from a decomposing ash tree. Along the way, Hensel asked the children questions about what they found in each gift box and how it pertains to their ev-

DARKE COUNTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution to apply for a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation for the runway extension project at Darke County Airport. The application is being submitted to the OfďŹ ce of Aviation for funding under the FY18 Ohio Airport Matching Grant Program. The grant funds are

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Darke County Park volunteer Margaret Hensel leads a group of DeColores Montessori ďŹ rst-graders through Shawnee Prairie as part of the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gifts in Nature program. (Susan Hartley photo)

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vide enjoyment during the holidays. Before taking the Gifts from Nature ďŹ eld trip, the young students spent some time in class learning about what a natural resource is, said Tasha Stephen, who teaches ďŹ rst through third grade at DeColores. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of our state science curriculum,â&#x20AC;? Stephan said of the natural resources hike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are learning how to identify and analyze natural resources, explore and compare and contrast.â&#x20AC;? Students also did some sketching of natural resources before their hike and will continue to study the subject in class, Stephan said.

Versailles will honor vets with banners VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Versailles Vets Club would like to honor the men and women that proudly served their country by offering personalized street light banners for $30. These banners will display the photo (often in uniform) name and era (if applicable) of a U.S. veteran. Banners will be displayed, cared for and stored by the Village of Versailles. This program is available to any man or woman who attended Versailles

schools or has been a resident of the Versailles school district and served with an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces. Banners will be in color however photos will appear on the banner as submitted. For an advanced view of how this banner will look please refer to the banner on display at the corner of W. Main and S. Center Streets in front of the Police Department. Individuals, family

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VERSAILLES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Worch Memorial Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adult community group, Off Our Rockers, is partnering with the YMCA and is hosting a Silver Sneakers program on Monday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. A certiďŹ ed Silver Sneakers instructor from the YMCA will be at the library for a program with the Off Our Rockers group. This fun interactive program is open to everyone. The Off Our Rockers meet monthly to converse with each other, learn new skills, gather information and evaluate opportunities to meet the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Group members will have a brief meeting after the program. If you need more information about this or anything else at the library call 526-3416 or visit worch.library.oh.us.

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ANSONIA – Ashley Gilpin fulﬁlled a dream last month when she purchased the former Designer’s Edition in downtown Ansonia, where she worked as a hair stylist for the past 11 years. “I always wanted a shop of my own,” said Gilpin, a 2004 graduate of Ansonia High School, “I have been doing hair for 12 years.” She said she worked in the salon at J.C. Penney’s in Greenville for a year, after she studied at the Ohio State School of Cosmetology in Columbus before coming to the Ansonia salon. She has named her business Ashes to Beauty LLC. “The name is scriptural, coming from Isaiah 61:3” said Gilpin. The business closing took place Nov. 16. “My parents (Dennis and Paula Moody) were a huge help, painting and redecorating everything,” she said. “Even my kids, Moxon and Haddie, actually did some painting.” Working in the salon with Gilpin is Gina Specht, wife of the pastor at the Ansonia First Church of God. Services at the salon include haircuts, styling, shampoo, color, permanents, waxing and weekly sets. Eventually, Gilpin would like to offer massages and nail services. Why did she decide to go into hairstyling? “I actually did prom/

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GREENVILLE – The Board of Darke County Commissioners regularly scheduled “Agenda Session” set for Monday, Dec. 11 will be cancelled due to the commissioners attending the CCAO Winter Conference. The Board of Commissioners will be having their regularly scheduled “Agenda Session” on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 1:30 p.m.

Ashley Moody Gilpin welcomes her old and new customers to visit her salon on Main Street in Ansonia. She purchased the business, renamed it Ashes to Beauty and has had her dream come true. (Linda Moody photo)

homecoming hair cuts for other people when I was younger,” she said. “I just enjoy doing it. I got my entrepreneurship from my family,” she said. The salon will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays by appointment; Specht will be there on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The new owner said it was while she was working for JCPenney that she met her husband, David Gilpin. “I met him at JCPenney,” she recalled. “I worked with Sandy Bergman, who was pregnant with her second child, and he needed someone else to cut his hair since she was having a baby. So Sandy hooked him up with me and then we started dating.” The Gilpins live in the Arcanum area. Husband Dave works at the YMCA in Greenville. Ashley plans to hold an open house at Ashes to Beauty from 2 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 16. “We will have vendors there, a care basket giveaway and face-painting for kids,” she said. “I have had a lot of customers...a lot of families ranging in age from 5 months to 90 years old. This whole thing has been a blessing, a godsend. I am thankful for really great customers.”

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Elks, 214 W. Third St., will hold its 2nd Sunday Breakfast on Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The menu includes eggs and omelets to order, sausage, bacon, biscuits and sausage gravy, wafﬂe bar and more. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children under 12. The breakfast is open to the public.

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iSelect Cellular is new tech repair service GREENVILLE – Downtown Greenville has a pair of fresh faces standing by to fix your phone, tablet, or game system. Ryan Wintrow and Trevor Brumbaugh opened iSelect Cellular Solutions in downtown Greenville on Nov. 4. The two are no strangers to running a business. Some may remember Go Go Gamers, a business created by Wintrow and managed by Brumbaugh. Wintrow wanted to shift his business model from Go Go Gamers to focus on technology repair services. Repairing broken phones and game systems is something he took an interest in when he was young and it is a skill he taught himself and improved upon over the years. Wintrow is now imparting that knowledge to Brumbaugh as the two work side-by-side. It was actually Brumbaugh’s suggestion that led to the opening of iSelect Cellular Solutions. “I was previously working in a factory job but knew I wanted to do something different,” said Brumbaugh. “I texted Ryan one day about starting a business specifically for repairs and we came up with the plans from there. He [Ryan] actually already had the name picked out!” The two began developing the business model in August of this year and opened their storefront location about three months later. “Because I already had the name picked out and licensed with the state it made the process a lot quicker,” said Wintrow. Brumbaugh added, “He also had a lot of prior knowledge on the paperwork and procedures involved since he’s opened up a business before.” The duo was also grateful for the assistance of Eric Brown of EB Real Estate in finding the location for the store and getting moved in quickly. “It is great to see young entrepreneurs in Darke County opening local small businesses,” said Brown. “iSelect Cellular is providing a service that was previously not available in Darke County. The entire EB Real Estate team wishes Ryan and Trevor all the best!” The business, located at 109 E. 3rd St., specializes in phone, tablet, and game system repairs. They can replace cracked screens, fix broken charging ports, help with minor software bugs, and much more.

Wintrow believes what sets them apart from a chain store is the fact that they keep things local. “A lot of the larger phone stores will ship off your items for repair. You drop it off to them and they send it away and you’re left without your item. We do everything here in house. If it’s a minor problem you can either wait here while we ﬁx it for you, or drop it off and come get it later in the day. Most repairs can be done within an hour or two.” iSelect Cellular Solutions also uses Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or OEM grade parts, so you know your device is receiving the highest quality repair parts. They also offer a lifetime warranty on their repairs and have screen protectors and phone cases available for purchase. They are proud to offer a standing 15 percent discount for uniformed service customers. The store hours are Monday-Thursday and Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information about the business and their of-

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Ron and Amanda Bowers (right) presented checks to Franki Meier, Donor Engagement Specialist Foundation from Dayton Children’s Hospital (left), and Susan Faulkner, Director of Donor Services from Kettering Medical Center Foundation (center). (Clinton Randall photo)

Truckin’ for Ronnie proceeds presented to Dayton hospitals CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DAYTON – A portion of proceeds raised from the Truckin’ for Ronnie memorial beneﬁt, held in September in Darke County, were presented to the Dayton Children’s Hospital and Kettering Medical Center (KMC) on Tuesday. The inaugural event was on Sept. 23 in York Woods as a memorial for 16-yearold Ronnie Bowers, II, a former Mississinawa Valley student, who tragically lost his life as a result of a gunshot wound last September in Kettering. Ron Bowers, local trucking company owner and Ronnie’s dad, says he chose KMC because they were the ones who tried to save Ronnie’s life on that tragic

day and Dayton Children’s Hospital because most everyone takes there kids there for treatment. He and his wife Amanda presented each hospital with a check for $1,750 that will go to the Med Surg Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) at Kettering Medical Center and the general fund to be properly distributed at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Bowers says he plans to start up a memorial scholarship at Mississinawa Valley with the remaining proceeds. He plans to fund two students with $1,500 to help with their plans after graduation. He looks forward to another successful fundraiser in 2018 and hopes even more funds can be raised to help honor the memory of Ronnie.

Oliver-Floyd winter open house a success LINDA MOODY

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GREENVILLE – An estimated 200 people attended the Winter Open House at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville Wednesday evening. The event, hosted by owners Eric and Kristin Fee, featured horse-drawn carriage rides, live Christmas music featuring cellist Noah McCabe, caroling by the Greenville Wavaires, memorial candlelight ceremony and light refreshments with hot cocoa. Also given away was a chance to win two tickets to the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville. Rodao Farm Horse Drawn Vehicle Service owned by David and Robin Oda, provided rides to those interested in nearby Greenville City Park for 10 to 15 passengers at a time, and Addie’s Sweet Treats provided the refreshments. A bonﬁre was set up outside the funeral home so that carols could be sung around it and it served as a place where those wanting to ride the carriage could warm up. The candlelight ceremony was open to anyone who wanted to light a candle in memory of a loved one.

ANSONIA – Two women from the surrounding area – Connie Strobel of Troy and Lacie Reeser of Union City, Ohio – were among multiple winners of $2,000 at the Ansonia Whistle Stop’s Queen of Hearts (QOH) event in recent months. Once a cap was put on the QOH winner at $250,000 in recent weeks, the excess amount of money each week that didn’t see a winner, received $2,000 so that meant hundreds of people received that money if their names were drawn....until the last event which took place Nov. 30 when a winner would be declared. Sometimes, at each of these $2,000 drawings, the same names would come up in one evening. Weekly drawings would also see the same winners being selected various times throughout the Queen of Hearts run. That happened to Strobel, whose name was drawn six times, and Reeser’s four times. Strobel won her money

on Sept. 28, twice on Oct. 12, Oct. 19, Oct. 28 and Nov. 16. “I felt disbelief every time my name was called,” she said. “I started going to the Whistle Stop for the Queen of Hearts with my friends Roger and wife Cathy from the Troy Elks,” Strobel said. “A whole group of us went together.” Even though she lives in Miami County, she has a connection to Darke County. “My mother was a Baltes, related to Earl of Eldora Speedway and his daughter Starr and husband Joe,” she said. On Dec. 14, she will turn “the lucky double 7.” What did she do with her winnings? “My winnings are currently in my savings account waiting for Uncle Sam, she said. Would she play again when the Queen of Hearts gets started up? “Absolutely! Every week,” she responded. “I enjoyed all the Whistle Stop crew, especially Andrew!” Reeser said she won her ﬁrst $2,000 the drawing before the Great Darke County Fair.

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“My brother Ryan Roberts’ name was drawn ﬁrst and two or three names later they called mine,” she said. “When I heard his name, I couldn’t believe he won but I was excited we both did.” She won again on Aug. 24 and Sept. 14 and 21. “I continued to play until this past week,” she said. “I spent $30 on the drawing and $10 on 50/50 tickets. My husband (Brian) was excited but he didn’t go to Ansonia because he doesn’t like big crowds. I went with my mother-in-law, Linda Reeser, and sister-in-law Tracy Hardy. We usually got there early around 6 or 6:30, or I would meet them up there, sit and talk wait-

ing for the drawing.” Lacie said her brother probably put his $2,000 in the bank because he is a “big saver.” But, she said she split hers with her husband. “We did the responsible adult thing and had our cars worked on; then spent the rest (of that ﬁrst $2,000) on fun things,” she said. “The last three times I won, we saved it to use to work on our den. And I would like to go to Brazil to visit Ana Zappa, the exchange student we hosted last school year.” Lacie said she will probably take part in another QOH at the Whistle Stop when they start it up next spring.

Whirlpool donates more than $21,000 to area food banks SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Three local organizations received an early Christmas gift on Friday, thanks to Whirlpool employees. Fish Choice Pantry, Grace Resurrection Community Center and Castine Area Food Bank were each presented checks for $7,707. Proceeds beneﬁtting these organizations came from a Whirlpool employee golf outing, said event chair Lisa Saylor. “We had 36 teams of two participate,” Saylor said, of the June outing at Stillwater Golf Course. Whirlpool has donated to such community ef-

forts for several years, said Lisa Hileman, Whirlpool Communications Specialist. “This is the 10th year we’ve been keeping track” of the significant donations made by employees, she explained. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Fish Choice Panty in Greenville benefits greatly from such donations, said FISH director Kristy Cutarelli. “It’s a huge help to the community,” she said of the significant donation. Grace Resurrection Community Center provides those in need with a food and clothing bank as well as a soup kitchen, said Sharon Fellers. “We’re also the hub for the backpack program,” which is part of

Pictured above, front row, Kristy Cutarelli of Fish Choice, John and Sue Strawser from Castine Food Bank and Sharon Fellers from Grace Resurrection Community Center, and Lisa Saylor, Whirlpool event chair. Back row: Whirlpool employees. (Susan Hartley photo)

the Feeding America program, providing hungry children in grades K-5 with a backpack ﬁlled with food for weekends The Castine Area Food Pantry serves the southern

portion of Darke County, said Sue Strawser. The Whirlpool donation will help in purchasing food items for the food pantry, she said.

Updating plan should lessen disaster impact Susie Thompson, left, with the help of Oliver Floyd employee Debbie Prescott lights a candle in memory of her partner Steven McIver at the funeral home’s winter open house Wednesday night. (Linda Moody photo)

Those who came in to light candles for a loved one received a gift. There was even a pet tree decorated in that same area. Another highlight of the evening was the video tribute on all the TV screens at the funeral home and dedicated to those who had passed away this year. “We tried to partner with local businesses for treats and entertainment for the families we serve and people in the community,” Kristen said. Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home employees were on hand to help with the open house. “I’m astounded by and overwhelmed,” said Eric. “I didn’t know what to expect. We will continue to do this every year. Being the only locally funeral home, we want people to know we’re here for them.”

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GREENVILLE – Snow storms, floods, tornados, and terrorism – the list can go on and on when it comes to possible disasters. Just how far it goes will be up to the residents of Darke County and a committee of elected officials, business leaders, non-profit organizations, and governmental and non-governmental agencies. On Tuesday, the Darke County Office of Homeland Security joined with Mote & Associates and approximately 30 committee members to begin work on the county’s Five-Year Mitigation Plan Update. According to Mike Henderson, of Mote & Associates, the Mitigation Plan is required to be eligible for disaster funding from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Originally termed a disaster preparedness plan, the name of the plan has evolved the past 15-years to better represent what it is meant to

do – reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of a disaster. Over the next 5- to 6-months, the committee, with input from the public, will be looking at the current Mitigation Plan to determine if items can be deleted or if there are new areas of concern. While natural disasters must be addressed, Henderson is welcoming all ideas. When the current plan was approved ﬁveyears ago, FEMA suggested Darke County take a more in-depth look at the possibility of a drought and the damaging effect it would have on the agricultural community. FEMA suggested the county strengthen its mitigation strategies in this area. Chief Deputy Mark Whitaker of the Darke County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce suggested the committee develop mitigation strategies for terrorism. With events such as Eldora Speedway races, the Darke County Fair and, most recently, the Queen of Hearts drawing in Ansonia getting

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bigger, he believes it is time for mitigation discussions in those areas. He pointed out there are no laws that require Eldora, the fair or any other event where a lot of people are gathered to hire security. In the days leading up to the ﬁnal Queen of Hearts drawing, the village of Ansonia passed emergency legislation to temporarily prohibit box trucks and any vehicle deputies could not see inside from the parking in the area of the Whistle Stop in order to lessen possible issues. Henderson agreed that is something that could be addressed in an updated Mitigation Plan. The Mitigation Plan has been successful in the past in helping communities identify the need for tornado sirens, purchasing residential property in ﬂoodplains, or building safe rooms in public areas. He encouraged the committee members to read the current plan available at www.darkecountyema. org before the next meeting, which is scheduled for Jan.

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Ansonia Schools help GIs returning home ANSONIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ansonia Local Schools honored Veterans Day and the men and women who have served our country by raising funds for military veterans and their families. On Nov. 8, the staff at Ansonia Local Schools took part in the 2017 Jeans for Troops fundraising drive beneďŹ ting GI Go Fund, an nonproďŹ t organization that helps veterans returning home ďŹ nd employment, access their health care and ďŹ nancial beneďŹ ts, and link to housing. During the drive, which has schools, companies, and organizations from across the country participating in, Ansonia Local Schools gave their staff the opportunity to wear jeans to work in exchange for a $5 donation to GI Go Fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Veterans Day, companies and schools around the country are honoring the men and women who have served and sacriďŹ ced to preserve our liberties, our freedoms, and the American way of life,â&#x20AC;? said GI Go Fund Executive Director Jack Fanous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since this programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception, patriotic teachers and employees

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In accordance with its mission of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building healthy livesâ&#x20AC;Ś together,â&#x20AC;? Family Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is hosting a Wellness in Mind, Body and Spirit program series. Speakers from Family Health, YMCA, and Wayne Healthcare, among many other community organizations will present programs and activities to enhance health and well-being from a whole person perspective. The Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is excited to host Family Healthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr. Laurie White, Ph.D., LISW-S, ACSW for the December series. Dr. White is the Director of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Department at Family Health. She is also the director of Program Planning and Development. Dr. White earned a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Southern Illinois University, a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from Washington University, and a Ph. D. from the University of Tennessee. Her specialties include clin-

ical social work, program administration and organizational development. Dr. White also conducts seminars on personal motivation, lifestyle management and integrative health expansion. Dr. White also serves on numerous councils and coalitions to promote health and wellness in the community. Dr. White will be presenting on the topic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Decreasing Stress and Beating the Holiday Blues.â&#x20AC;? This timely topic will provide tools to help combat stress during the holiday season and provide techniques to promote positive thoughts and expectations. She will demonstrate how hope, joy, and laughter positively impact health and well-being and how the connection of mind, body, and spirit affects the total health of in-

cal Building next to Family Health) at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact the Behavioral Health and Wellness Center at (937) 5472319 with questions and/ or if you are interested in attending. Reservations are not required to attend, but are appreciated to provide adequate seating and materials.

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CBC testiﬁes in support COLUMBUS – Community Blood Center gave testimony before the Ohio Senate Health, Human Services and Medicaid Committee recently in support of proposed legislation to designate January as “Blood Donor Awareness Month” in Ohio. The bill was introduced by Rep. Stephen Huffman of Miami County, chairman of the House Health Committee, emergency room physician, and life-long blood donor. Sen. Matt Huffman from District 12 is the Senate sponsor. CBC Donor Relations Director Andrew Keelor, Ohio Association of Blood Banks board member Dr. Elizabeth Biller, and Botkins blood donor Susan Leugers all testiﬁed before the Senate Health, Human Services and Medicaid Committee Tuesday as proponents of the bill. “We really don’t realize how many lives are saved when people donate blood,” commented committee member Sen. Peggy Lehner of District 6, Montgomery County. The bill has received bi-

partisan support. CBC testiﬁed in support of the bill at the Sept. 13 House Health Committee hearing chaired by Rep. Huffman where it passed by a 19-0 vote. The House approved the bill 93-0 on Sept. 20. “As a regular blood donor, I was proud to sponsor this legislation and it is my hope that it will increase awareness about the importance of giving blood, and encourage more donations across the state,” said Rep. Huffman, who has made 55 lifetime donations with Community Blood Center. Susan Leugers, who has 136 lifetime blood donations, organized a Botkins blood drive in honor of her daughter Chelsea who died of cancer in 2010 at the age of 22. “The third annual Chelsea Lukey Memorial Blood Drive will be the day after New Year’s 2018,” Susan said in her testimony. “With your support, the blood drive in Chelsea’s honor could be the ﬁrst blood drive of January Blood Donor Awareness Month.” Learn more at www.GivingBlood.org.

Greenville Federal President & CEO Jeff Kniese is shown with Josh Urlage, president of Arcanum Business Association and Jason Blackburn, vicepresident of Arcanum Business Association.

GF and G&G sponsor Arcanum parade ARCANUM – The Arcanum Business Association (ABA) & the Arcanum Athletic Boosters recognizes Greenville Federal as a gold sponsor for the Christmas in the Park & Horse Parade. “Greenville Federal is happy to partner with the Arcanum Area Business Association in its efforts to help Arcanum thrive and create a quality of life important to all of us,” said Jeff Kniese, president & CEO of Greenville Federal. “Investing back

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to local communities has long been a trademark of Greenville Federal, home of the ‘SMART ATM’ located in Arcanum where you can not only get cash but can make your deposit anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Remember this holiday season to ‘Bank Local – Buy Local.” They would also like to recognize G & G Floor Fashions as a gold sponsor for the Christmas in the Park & Horse parade. G & G Floor Fashions, 602 Wagner Ave., Greenville, has been proudly serving Darke County’s ﬂoor-

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Silver Sponsor – Lightning Electric from Arcanum Bronze Sponsors - Lyle Bixler Realty from Arcanum, Roth & Company from Arcanum, and Rural King from Greenville Saturday, December 9, 2017, will mark the inaugural Christmas in the Park & Horse Parade in Arcanum. This event is co-hosted by the Arcanum Area Business Association and the Arcanum Athletic Boosters. They want to thank all of the sponsors to help make the event possible.

Versailles FCA students attend Barn Bash VERSAILLES – Versailles and Greenville Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) recently hosted the 2017 Barn Bash. The night was centered around praise, worship, and games for fun night for teens to hang out with those of a similar age and belief. Along with Versailles and Greenville FCA’s, students from Marion Local, Minster, and Muncie, Ind., joined in on the fun-ﬁlled night. Thank you to Best Bite Grill, John’s IGA, Ed Collins, EUM Church, and Trinity Wesleyan Church for sponsoring the event

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HEAP Winter Crisis Program ongoing

Pictured are (back row) Susan Fowble, Dara Buchy, Karen Sink, (Mrs. Claus), Sue Huston, Vicki Cost, Leigh Fletcher, Diana Frazier, (front row) Gail Snyder, Santa, and Peggy Foutz with children.

Kids give lists to Santa at BPW breakfast GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children were on their â&#x20AC;&#x153;best behaviorâ&#x20AC;? at the Greenville Business and Professional Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club (BPW) annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 2 at the Greenville VFW. This year, he was joined by Mrs. Claus at the breakfast. Scrambled eggs, sausage, donut holes, orange juice and milk were prepared and served by the Greenville High School Supply Chain Management students and their advisor and BPW member Dara Buchy. During the breakfast, Santa walked around and spoke with the children. After breakfast, they listened to the story of â&#x20AC;&#x153;ElďŹ eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmasâ&#x20AC;? read by Leigh Fletcher followed by an individual meeting with Santa to give him their lists. Each child also received a goodie bag and gift from Santa. Photos from the event can be found on the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page at Greenville BPW Club. Special thanks to the following: Dara Buchy

and the Greenville High School Supply Chain Management students, Downingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fruit (apples), The Early Bird/Bluebag Media (pictures for coloring), the Greenville VFW, Weaver Brothers (eggs), Eikenberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IGA (donut holes), Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meats (sausage), and Melanie Shilt (for backdrop). Also juice, milk, tableware and candy were donated by the Greenville BPW club members. All proceeds from this event go towards scholarships for the young women of Darke County. The Greenville BPW Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner meetings are held the second Thursday each month. Those interested in learning more about the Club can contact Membership Chair Marilyn Emmons at 548-5824 or demmons@ embarqmail.com or ďŹ nd them on Facebook @ Greenville BPW Club.

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Greenville small retail business has parttime position available. Some Fridays & every Saturday 9am-5pm are required, more hours Seeking Pharmacy possible. Must be enerTechnician. Call 547- getic, friendly, reliable & 1642 trustworthy. Duties: Selling merchandise, Inventory upkeep, Cleaning, plus more. MUST have some computer skills Experienced Carpentry & be able to operate and Construction a cash register. Some All Phases heavy lifting. Send reMust have: sume: Help Wanted/PT, • Valid Driver’s License c/o The Early Bird, 5312 • Be Able to Pass Drug Test Sebring-Warner Rd, We Provide: Greenville, OH 45331

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Birchwood Genetics, Inc. has a Sire Technician position available at our West Manchester, Ohio location. Responsibilities include care and feeding of boars, collection of product, cleaning and routine maintenance of barn equipment. Livestock experience is preferred. This is a high-health herd with strict bio-security. Contact with other swine is not permitted. $13.00 per hour and excellent benefits package. EOE. If you are interested in joining our team please call 1-800523-2536 for more details.

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Now Hiring - Union City Carryout. Part-time days or evenings. Must be 21 years old. Hours: 1st shift 11am-4pm, 2nd shift 4pm-9pm, Mon-Thur, 4pm-10pm Fri-Sat. Stop in for application or drop off resume at 130 Oak St, Union City, IN SERVICES OFFERED LEAF CLEAN-UP large or small jobs. Also Snow Removal, Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 5481716, ask for Justin LAWN MOWING & ROLLING, Yard Cleanup, Shrub Trimming, Edging, Mulching, General Landscaping. Free Estimates. Leave message for Gettysburg Outdoor at Lavy’s Corner Mart 937-447-3051 CALL EMPIRE TODAY® to schedule a FREE in-home estimate on Carpeting & Flooring. Call Today! 1-800-213-4311 WANTED TO BUY Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net

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Church located in the southern half of Darke Co. is looking for someone to play either the guitar or keyboard during the morning worship. Church has keyboard. Flexibility with some Sunday’s off and no evenings or weekday practices required. Good pay, no experience necessary. Call 937-638-9208 for more information. CAL-MAINE FOODS, INC. ROSSBURG & UNION CITY, OH

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WANTED Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937448-2974 PETS Doberman puppies, AKC, first shots, wormed, $700. 937564-0589

FREE KITTENS! Born 9/23/17. Ginger tabbies, 3 males, 1 female. 937-547-3979, leave message, will call back LIVESTOCK Rhode Island Red Pullets for sale. Just starting to lay brown eggs. 937-620-8121 FOR RENT Arcanum, very nice 2 bedroom apt. No Smoking. No Pets. $525/mo. 937-272-2846 Greenville, 3 BR 1/2 double, 405 Plum St. No Pets. $500 deposit, $500/mo. 937-5644126 Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity APARTMENT Arcanum Area - Large living room, 1 bedroom, kitchen with cook stove & refrigerator. Garage. $415/month. No Smoking. No Pets. Call 6925278, 459-2172

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PSYCHO-SOCIAL CARE COORDINATOR (FULL-TIME/40 HOURS)

Family Health, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated team player to join their Behavioral Health and Wellness team as a Psychosocial Care Coordinator. Primary duties include providing care coordination, referral, advocacy, and support services to Family Health patients in need of financial assistance, resource allocation, emotional support and/or follow-up services. Ability to work both independently and cohesively with the community and multi-disciplinary team is essential.

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Fort Recovery Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aluminum and zinc die casting for over 70 years, is looking for motivated individuals with a desire for professional growth. Part-time positions are available at our Hardware and Assembly/Packaging Plants in Fort Recovery, OH. Openings are on 1st and 2nd shift, 3 days a week. Apply in person from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or online. Fort Recovery Industries, Inc. 2440 State Route 49, Box 638 Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846-0638 www.fortrecoveryindustries.com

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FOR RENT 1-3 bedroom newly remodeled apartments & houses for rent in Union City, IN. No smoking & no pets allowed. Please call 765-964-3872 & leave message

Greenville, 3 BR house, 1 car attached garage. 407 Plum St. No Pets. $550 deposit, $550/ mo. 937-564-4126

Nice 3 BR Ranch style House in Greenville north end. No Pets. $650. 447-7845 2 bedroom apt in country, Russia, OH. No Pets. No Smoking. No Drugs. $400/mo. 937564-1421 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, basement, garage, fenced yard. Near hospital. $600/mo ++credit checked. 548-4448

VILLAGE OF ARCANUM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WATER/ WASTEWATER OPERATOR APPRENTICE The Village of Arcanum Utility Department is now accepting applications for a Water/ Wastewater Operator Apprentice. Duties include operating and maintaining electric generation facilities, monitoring water/ sewer facilities, and performing physical labor within the Village Utility Department as needed. Requirements include a high school education, a valid Ohio driver’s license, obtain a class B CDL endorsement within 6 months of employment. Applications are available at the City Building located at 1 Pop Rite Drive, Arcanum, Ohio 45304. Applications and/or resumes must be returned no later than January 16, 2017. Job applications are not kept on ﬁle beyond six months, so any previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. EOE.

Currently Hiring for Full Time and Part Time 2nd Shift LPN and RN’s Full time and Part time STNA for all shifts

We invite you to learn more about our culture and exciting opportunities that exist with our organization. We oﬀer competitive compensation and beneﬁt packages Join us for our Open House December 12th from 10am to 6pm 243 Marion Drive Greenville, Ohio 45331 937-548-3141 Or Apply at jobs.hcr-manorcare.com

FOR RENT 1 BR upstairs apt in Greenville. Tub/Shower. Appliances. Water provided. $300/mo. No Pets. No Smoking. 937-548-2397

Grnvl - 2 BR upstairs apt, outside entry, w/ stove, refrig, dishwasher, off-street parking. $450/mo w/deposit. 937-654-3173 1 BR apt upstairs. $350/mo. No Metro. No Pets. 548-9600 WANTED TO RENT WANTING TO RENT - (I make up to $400/ mo). Building, 50x50 or larger. 937-459-4026 REAL ESTATE UPSTATE NY LAND! 5 to 41 acre tracts! Waterfront, old farmland, country bldg lots! Liquidation prices. Terms. Call 888-7386994 NewYorkLandandLakes.com AUTOMOTIVE 2013 Equinox, 59,000 $13,995. 2005 Dakota 4x4 $6995. 2010 Town & Country $7495. 2005 Equinox AWD $4995. 2004 Ranger 4x4 $6995. 2008 Escape 4x4 $6495. 2011 Traverse AWD $10,995. 2014 Fusion $9995. 2011 Malibu $6995. 2012 Cruze $7995. Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337 1964 Olds Starfire for sale. 937-692-8439

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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS Social Services Worker 2 May include some of the following: investigates suspected cases of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation; establishes service plans/objectives; provides indepth analysis to eliminate or improve potentially hazardous circumstances; evaluates and revises case plan to meet current needs; assists in emergency situations in office and remains on-call outside routine working hours as required or assigned. Qualifications: Required Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, sociology or related field. Custodial Worker Part-time Cleans and maintains office facility, light maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance including snow and/or ice removal from walk areas. Qualifications: Experience and knowledge in cleaning and basic maintenance practices and procedures. Be able to stand, walk, and/or bend continuously, lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Benefits include group health insurance, paid sick/vacation leave, holidays and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System. *Part-time position does not include vacation leave. Submit resume to: Gracie G. Overholser, Director Darke County Job and Family Services 631 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

Mobile Homes for Rent Or Rent to Own Call

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

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MISC. FOR SALE Viper minibike in abso2 American Girl Dolls. lutely as new condition! Both have outfits. 1- w Great Christmas gift. black hair & blue eyes, $400. 937-947-1381 if 2- blondes hair blue no answer leave meseyes. Selling both dolls sage, will return all EQUIPMENT with velvet theater seat calls Ford Dearborn 2-12 3 covered $100.00 FIRM! FREE Organ for nonpt hitch plow, good con- WILL NOT SEPARATE. profit organization. AS dition. 968-5187 Call 937-621-2373 IS. Call 937-833-9002 MISC. FOR SALE Dish Network-Satellite Services. CLASSIFIED Safe Step Walk-In Tub Television Alert for Seniors. Bath- Now Over 190 channels LINE room falls can be fatal. for ONLY $49.99/mo! HBO-FREE for one year, ADS Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Thera- FREE Installation, FREE CONTINUED peutic Jets. Less Than Streaming, FREE HD. ON NEXT 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Add Internet for $14.95 a Door. Anti-Slip Floors. month. 1-800-219-1271 PAGE American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE! Older 2-ST offering 3 BR. LRM. Nice KIT. Patio. 2-car $750 Off AUTOMOTIVE 1997 Ford Explorer, 302 FWD, 170,000 miles, nice, $1600 OBO. 937609-0561

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 FREE wood shed,12x12 with flooring and shingled roof. In good shape. Tear down and haul away. 937-6706097 Firewood: Seasoned hardwood split. Large pick up load $110.00. Call 937-417-4402 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! 12 gauge pump shotgun, Emperor Firearms, $140. American Tactical AR15 30-rd clip, $440. Call Tim 937-548-9302 Firewood, $100 per cord + delivery. Wood stored inside. Greenville 937-548-0531

detached garage. MLS 750529 #4553 NUMEROUS UPDATES in this 2-ST home with lots of storage & closet space! Natural woodwork thru-out! 3 BR, 2 BA. Wood burning F/P in KIT – newer counter tops, cabinets, etc. MLS 748692 #4552 NEW LISTING! Tastefully decorated brick ranch w/3 BR, 2½ BA – master BA has large walk-in closet & whirlpool tub. A loft “game” room overlooks the FRM. Newer carpet & hardwood floors! Remodeled KIT. Located near school. MLS 752499 #4556

AUGUST 14TH

LOOKING FOR A NEW 1-2:30PM GREENVILLE LOCATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? CHECK THESE OUT! 1315 CHIPPEWA Commercial building zoned General Business. Use as one office or split for 2 units. 133 W MAIN Looking for a building that is well maintained and move in ready? This building boast of over 9800 sq ft and is set up for office space and warehouse. Additional parking lot conveys with this property. Be a part of Beautiful Downtown Greenville! Call today to schedule your showing! 208 SYCAMORE Zoned Downtown enterprise, Currently being used as home but could be great office space!

DARKE COUNTY CORNER OF 47 AND 127! Great location for a business! Building has been remodeled and space allows for many different uses! Call today to tour this building.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Great way to earn extra cash for the holidays and beyond. These are driving routes which average approximately 4-5 hours and require delivery before Saturday at midnight. Papers may be picked up by midnight on Friday evenings. Profit is paid on a per piece basis so the more customers you deliver, the greater the profit. Some walking routes also available in New Madison, West Manchester and Verona. For more information you may call; 547-0851 or email bsnyder@earlybirdpaper.com

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LEIS REALTY CONGRATULATES

KIM LEISANDERSON AS TOP PRODUCER FOR NOVEMBER 2017

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, DEC. 17TH 1:00-2:30 P.M.

2579 Albright Rd., Arcanum Price Just Reduced! The perfect home, a wonderful home for Mom, numerous outbuildings with a man cave for Dad and a 20’x 40’ in ground pool for the kids. Lots of natural woodwork and wood floors add to the charm of this wonderful property. NEW LISTING

1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

Great recreation grounds and buildings are now available for you at 6236 Shade Rd. Greenville, OH. Property offers 3 buildings, 2 shelter houses, playground, horseshoe pits, shooting range, woods and open space. Garage building is 28’x40’ with cement floors and electric. Approximately 7 acres of woods on the back end of this property. (744474) CURRENTLY ATTITUDES ON 4TH. Start or grow your business in this multipurpose building located downtown just off of Broadway. List price includes all contents of the business to convey with the sale. Property also generates rental income of $325 per month that has been occupied for 9 years. Newer roof has been put on. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity and location. (747615) Investment property with 3 units. As is condition, located in New Madison OH. (743133) Multi-Family Unit! Upstairs Updates: Electric and Baseboards, 2013; Water Heater 2012; New Paint, 2014. Downstairs Updates: Water Heater, 2013; Kitchen Countertop 2014. Plumbing redone in basement 2013. (724453) Business Opportunity Is Knocking, will you answer the door? Established drive thru on the north edge of Versailles has a good history with room for growth. Building was custom built for this purpose and is easy for 1 person to run. No standing in a cold drive thru, employees will be warm and comfortable in the heated building. Drive up window to the covered drive thru for ease of servicing customers. Features a large office and storage space, walk-in cooler and full bathroom. Close location to the industrial park gives you a steady stream of cars all day and night. Located in Versailles, OH. (745108) Looking for home based business? We offer a 2 bedroom home with an attached retail space. Retail space is approximately 529 sf at 544 Wagner Ave. Over 13,000 vehicles go past the doors on a daily basis The property could be converted to all business with no living quarters, giving you over 1700sf of space. (728355)

THE EARLY BIRD HAS MOTOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN OR NEAR THE FOLLOWING TOWNS; Arcanum • Greenville • New Madison • Hollansburg • Verona

Becoming a Home Owner Need Not Be Just A Dream

770 Birchwood Dr., Greenville Absolutely Fabulous! Need we say more about this near -new 3 BR, 2 bath ranch on a quiet street in Greenville. Of course there’s a fireplace, expansive family areas, walk in closet, 2.5 car garage and all the rest. What makes it special is the feeling of elegance, tempered with simplicity created by the architect for this one of a kind master piece. The lifestyle you deserve at $189,800! PRICE REDUCED

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AUGUST 14TH

15 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!! 1-2:30PM THE PERFECT GIFT IS A NEW HOME!! CALL A DJ ROSE AGENT TODAY!

NEW TO THE MARKET 310 E HARMON DR. GREENVILLE, OH 445 Beamsville Union City Rd- Union City 2 Bedroom basement home with attached and detached garages on large lot. 6864 Seiler Rd, Greenville 2 Bedroom home on full basement, Breezeway and 2 car garage. Home has auto transfer generator, all on .90 acre. 2450 Kenworthy Rd, Camden Oh -10 acre site with woods, older well and septic on property.

NEW PRICE 7638 BROOKVILLE PHILIPSBURG, RD. 6.3 acre property offers 3 Bedroom home, Detached garage and barn. Call today for details 169 BELLEVERNON 3 Bedroom 1.5 bath home with private back yard, Newer furnace and C/A. Priced to sell! Happy Holidays from all of us at DJ Rose Realty Deb, Darick, Anita, Deanna, Tony, Frank, Richard, Janice and Barb 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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DECEMBER SPECIAL! $10,000 savings on this 2-story home at 707 Martin Street! 4 bedrooms; 2 baths; new carpet; new vinyl siding; covered front porch; 2 car detached garage PLUS 20x18 storage building! Now offered at $55,000 for December ONLY! LOW 40s for this 2-story home at 617 Fair Street! 1 car detached garage. IN WAYNE LAKES this 3 bedroom brick ranch overlooks Lake Cucumber with access to Mohawk Lake! Wood-burning fireplace in spacious living room to enjoy all winter! Drive by 3721 West Drive and call for your personal showing! $102,000. IN PALESTINE plenty of storage with this 3 bedroom home at 120 Lyn Street! Freestanding stove with custom chimney; 2+ car detached garage! Upper 60s. 4 ACRES M/L ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information! JUST WEST OF GREENVILLE this 2-story home at 3371 St. Rt. 571 has hardwood floors; fireplace; 1 walk-out basement garage; 28x40 barn and a 24x32 barn! 4.7 acres M/L bordering Greenville Creek! $149,900. ZONED LIC these 2 lots at corner of W. Park and St. Rt. 49 have plenty of possibilities! $25,000. IN ANSONIA this 2 bedroom home at 332 E. Cross Street has new flooring in kitchen and hall; new roof; 1 car garage. Upper 50s.

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Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

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SALE - ALL NEW TVS! LG’s from 24” to 65”. Antique radio & phonograph repair available. WEIMER ELECTRONICS, New Madison 937-996-6331 White Roper top-load used washing machine $40. 937-564-1421 Peaceful Dream 11” Pillow Top Mattress Set. $249 full; $269 queen; $379 king. New in plastic with warranty. We deliver. 937-884-5455

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HOUSEHOLD Queen size mattress & box spring, $300. Wood kitchen table, 6ft long, 1 leaf, 4 chairs, pedestal leg with sunburst design, $500 OBO. Call 937-529-9704 between 8am until 12 midnight

CITY OF GREENVILLE

On December 5, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-140 supplemental appropriations • Resolution #17-141 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into a contract with Hemm’s Glass Shops This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday. Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council City of Greenville 12/10, 12/17 2T

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY DEC. 16TH, 2017 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 – Go to edwardsauctions.com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions. com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only.

SOUTH FARM CASH RENT

NORTH FARM CASH RENT

COUNTY AIRPORT FARM - CASH RENT

The Board of Darke County Commissioners will be receiving (per acre) sealed bids until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2017, for land rent of the County’s South Farm, commonly known as Darke County Infirmary (aka County Home Farm) tillable acres are measured at approximately 68.041 acres. Specifications may be picked up at the Commissioners Office, 520 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH.

The Board of Darke County Commissioners will be receiving (per acre) sealed bids until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2017, for land rent of the County’s North Farm, commonly known as Children’s Home Farm. Tillable acres are measured at 93.7 acres, more or less. Specifications may be picked up at the Commissioner’s Office, 520 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH.

The Board of Darke County Commissioners will be receiving (per acre) sealed bids until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2017, for land rent of the County’s Airport Farm, Wayne & Richland Twp. Tillable acres are measured at approximately 96.67 acres. Specifications may be picked up at the Commissioners Office, 520 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH.

Robin Blinn, Administrative Clerk/Secretary DARKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FARM GROUND LEASE The Village of New Madison, Darke County, Ohio, will accept sealed bids until 6:00 P.M. on the 8th day of January, 2018 for the rental of a total approximately 28 acres of farm ground, more or less (parcel #G28-0-110-14-00-00-20102). 28 acres of the farmland is located approximately one and one-half miles west of the Village of New Madison. Previous year’s crop was beans on all parcels. Bidders shall state the bid price per acre. No bid less than $250.00 per acre will be accepted. Bidders should submit a price per acre bid for a lease term of one (1) year. Bidder must have equipment to spread dry bio-solids on land. All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to the New Madison City Building, P.O. Box 15, New Madison, Ohio 45346. Envelopes shall be marked “FARM LEASE BID.” No bid shall be accepted after 6:00 P.M. on January 8th, 2018. Bid opening will be at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, January 8th, 2018. Bidders need not be present at bid opening. The Village of New Madison reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

WAYNE LAKES ARTS AND CRAFT STYLE COTTAGE REAL ESTATE AUCTION WED. - DECEMBER 20TH, 2017 6:00 P.M. 3519 NORTH DRIVE, WAYNE LAKES, OH 45331

1995 Park Avenue Loaded- Approx. 123,500 Mileage ANTIQUES- HOUSEHOLD-GARAGE ITEMS-TOOLS Antiques/Collectibles; Reverse Painting; Painting on Glass; 22 Caliper 1920’s Kenton Blank Pistol; Black Powder Gun; Gone with The Wind Style Lamp; Singer Feather Weight Mod. 99K Ek159800 Sewing Machine; Sm. Drop Leaf Table; Wood Desk; Bushmaster Sling Shot; Knives; Blow Dart Guns; Deer Antlers; Antique Bissell Push Sweeper; Oil Lamp; 10 Pin Champion -Bowling Game in Original Box; Milk Can; Knives- Case XX & Others; Steel Wheel Garden Plow; Green Wood Wagon; Cast Iron Nail Cup W/ Stand; Fishing Reels- Zebco, Zebco Crappy Pole; The Johnson, Rebco Rods & Reels; Extendable Fly Rods; Misc. Fishing Poles; Fishing Lure; Rubbermaid Tackle Box/ Tackle; Champion Wood Sled; Jet A Magic Wood Sled; HouseholdReclining Electric Sofa; Futon; Sharp Microwave; Microwave Cart; Table /Bench; White Kitchen Hutch; Chest of Drawers Painted Blue; White Dresser; Full Size Bed Frame; Entertainment Center; Desk Chairs; Wood Magazine Rack; Rolling Metal Filing Cabinet; De-humidifier; Paper Shredder; Dell 530S Computer/Key Board; Pole Lamps; Martha Stewart Dish Set; Misc. Housewares; Picnic Basket; Schwinn Bio-Dyne Performance System-20Lb. Steel Flywheel Resistance System; Eureka Atlantis Deep Steam Extractor; Card Table & Chairs; Ceramic Electric Heater; Wheel Chair; And More. Garage items- Little Giant Type Folding Step Ladder; 2 Pcs. Rolling Tool Box; Wood Stove; Poulan Pro 17” Gas Trimmer /Attachments; Tools -6” Bench Top Grinder on Stand; Craftsman Drill Press Mod. 335.25926; Drills, Sander, Trouble Light Kit; Hatchet; Torch Kit; Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressor; All Power Electric Power Washer; Dremel Multi-Max; B & D Versa Pak Kit, Drill, Saw/Blades; Craftsman Reel Light; Garage Organizers Loaded; Misc. Hdw; Long Hdle. Garden Tools; Garden Cart; Deck Sprayer; Painting Supply; Gas Cans; Kerosene Can; 20Lb. Propane Tank; Camping- Coleman Stove Stand; 2 Burner Propane Stove; Propane Lantern; Universal Rotisserie- Grill Parts; Camping Popcorn Maker; Long Hdle. Hot Dog Forks; Folding Camp Chair; Coolers; And More.

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Open Houses Sunday December 3rd 1-2:30 P.M. Sunday December 10th 1-2:30 P.M. Wednesday December 13th 5-6:00 P.M. DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, OH take 127S. turn right onto 36 W, then turn left onto St. Rt. 121 S. Then turn right onto Weavers Ft. Jefferson Rd. Turn right onto North Dr. Watch for signs. Luxury and relaxation await you! This 1,500 sq. ft. one and a half story, 2 bed, 2 bath, quintessential Arts and Crafts cottage, could be yours. New plumbing, electric, and insulation were installed in 2001 to overhaul this 1958 bungalow. Imported Scandinavian Kaars floating wood floors, imported Trinity Mk11 wood stove, Hot Springs Solana Spa, Emtek commercial hardware, built-in bookcases, hand-crafted spiral oak staircase, Pella doors/windows, central air, and stained glass exterior lighting are just a few of the luxurious features this home encompasses. The hickory mortise and tenon posts that flank the vaulted ceilings were made from native trees. Cherry quarter sawn cabinets ensure ample storage in the kitchen. Enjoy the beauty of this one-acre property all year long on the second-story deck or in the three-season room. Plan to attend an open house to see all the possibilities. TERMS: Buyer to pay $5,000 down day of auction, with the balance due at closing. Closing shall be on or before January 20th, 2018. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Seller will pay all taxes due and payable July 1, 2017, buyer to pay all taxes due & payable thereafter. Have your financing arranged & be prepared to buy. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 or go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details.

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IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO Jonathan P. Hein, Judge Case No: 17-CV-00525 Greenville City School District Plaintiff v. Dayton and Union Railroad Company, et al. Defendants Dayton and Union Railroad Company, its successors and assigns, as well as any party that may claim an interest in the real property described below, shall take notice that Greenville City School District filed its complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, being CASE NO: 17-CV-00525. This matter was filed in said Court against Dayton and Union Railroad Company, its successors and assigns, as well as CSX to quiet title on the real property located at 301 East Fifth Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 and being parcel number F27-2-212-3501-05-16000. A complete description of the property has been attached to the Complaint filed with the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio located at 504 South Broadway, Second Floor, Greenville, Ohio 45331. The Defendants will take notice that they are required to answer said Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last day of publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendants, or any party that may claim an interest, fails to answer within the specified time, judgement by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the complaint. Attorney for Plaintiff Eric H. Brand Goubeaux & Brand Supreme Ct. #0004986 100 Washington Avenue P.O. Box 158 Greenville, OH 45331 (937) 548-2211 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 6T

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Spirit awards 14 EMT scholarships to locals GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, is pleased to announce it has awarded 14 EMT scholarships to individuals living in the western Ohio and Indiana region. Among those awarded scholarships were Nathan Berkebile of Ohio City; Anthony â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonyâ&#x20AC;? Beyke of Celina; Darrian Bradshaw of Portland, IN.; Mikayla

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Combs of Hamilton; Staci Flint of Dayton; Mary Flippo of Greenville; Angela Hemmelgarn of New Paris; Jessica Kimball of Arcanum; Julia Miller of Middletown; Jordyn Page of Sidney; Yvonne Phillips of Convoy; Lori Spence of Richmond, IN.; Isaiah Webster of Convoy; and Misti Wells of Eaton. Citing a lack of wellqualiďŹ ed EMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available in the area, this past August Spirit announced it would be awarding scholarships to 15 qualifying individuals. In response over 35 people completed applications, 20 of which made it to the ďŹ nal selection process. Of the 20 applicants, 15 were chosen with 14 actively enrolled in the classes being held at Spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greenville ofďŹ ce. Brian K. Hathaway, President/CEO of Spirit Medical Transport, LLC, is pleased with the response that was received. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been able to select from a diverse group of people that will enable the Spirit family of professionals to care for those weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been entrusted to serve,â&#x20AC;? Hathaway explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The age of our scholarship recipients ranges from 19 to 57.

The ďŹ nal selection process included evaluation of professional standards including dependability, responsibility, and exceptional customer service skills. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m excited for each one of them and their future career in EMS.â&#x20AC;? Hathaway said the 14 students are in class ďŹ ve days a week. Aside from seven weeks of classroom instruction, the students

will also do a clinical rotation on the Spirit ambulances, as well as in the emergency rooms at either Wayne HealthCare in Greenville or Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. If all goes according to plan, all 14 EMT students will be fully trained and functioning as certiďŹ ed EMTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by mid-December. Business ofďŹ cials report

after the scholarships were awarded, there were several additional people asking about submitting an application. Hathaway said the program is not only designed to help the local business grow, it was also created to give back to local community-based providers as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The scholarship was designed not only as an investment in our business, but also as a means of opening the doors of

opportunity to those individuals who are in pursuit of a rewarding career and have a passion to serve people during some of the roughest days of their lives,â&#x20AC;? Hathaway concluded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a company, we are excited about enabling personal growth and career success to those who are participating in our scholarship program and have a strong desire to serve the friends, neighbors, and total strangers in the places they live.â&#x20AC;?

Moran concludes DCVB presidency GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Current Darke County Visitors Bureau board president Aaron Moran, superintendent of Versailles Exempted Village Schools, was recognized by the board of trustees for his service at the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular November meeting. Moran was presented with a plaque commemorating his two-year tenure leading the board. Moranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time as president began Jan. 1, 2016 and will ofďŹ cially conclude Dec. 31. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As I complete my term as president of the Darke County Visitors Bureau, I want to express my thanks to Executive Director Matt Staugler for his efforts in supporting local attractions and businesses. His efforts have positively impacted

Darke County,â&#x20AC;? said Moran. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also want to thank DCVB Board Members for their willingness to support the ofďŹ ce, our partners and various local business/attractions that make Darke County a great place to live, work and grow.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The DCVB has experienced a lot of growth during Aaronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenure as president,â&#x20AC;? said Staugler. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In that time, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve launched our new branding, embarked on our new kiosk program, and continued to work on behalf of all the attractions and small businesses in Darke County. Under his leadership, the Visitors Bureau has continued to be an organization dedicated to moving the community forward in a positive way, and the results of that leader-

Aaron Moran (left) receives a recognition plaque from DCVB executive director Matt Staugler.

ship speak for themselves.â&#x20AC;? Moran will continue serving on the board into the future. Current sitting Vice President Daryl RifďŹ&#x201A;e will assume the Presidency Jan. 1.

For more information on the Darke County Visitors Bureau and its mission, contact the Visitors Bureau at 937-548-5158, or online at www.visitdarkecounty. org.

MVCTC IT students explore careers DAYTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Computer Repair and Technical Support junior class recently attended the Information Technology Career Day at Sinclair Community College. Students listened to a representative from The Miami Valley Tech Prep Consortium explain about all the advantages of being a Tech Prep student at MVCTC including earning a $3,000 scholarship to Sinclair and earning college credit while at CTC. Students also participated in two break-out sessions taught by Sinclair CIS professors. The ďŹ rst session on Servers was taught by Kara Brown who ex-

plained the Secure System Administrator degree program and how Sinclair utilizes hands-on learning with live working servers to teach the classes in this major. The second session was with Kyle Jones on Security. Students learned about all the newest security threats and how CIS students learn how to stay up to date on dealing with these threats and security issues. Both sessions gave the students a ďŹ rsthand look at growing career ďŹ elds in the IT industry. Program Instructor Amy Sugden stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This educational visit allowed my students to see the many opportunities that Sinclair has to offer in the Computer Informa-

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Lyn Bliss elected treasurer for OFRW

Shown are Duane Edwards (Cancer Association of Darke County Board Member), Stacy Burns (Fram), Monica Gloria (Fram), Pam Clark (Fram), Debbie Green (Fram), Nicole Moore (Fram), Sherry Marten (Cancer Association of Darke County Board Member), and Brenda James (Fram).

FRAM donates $1,000 to CADC GREENVILLE – FRAM employees recently held a fundraiser by raffling parking spots and selling Fram Filter Out cancer shirts. The proceeds of the fundraiser were donated to the Cancer Association to help local cancer patients who are fighting a very difficult battle. The organization is a 501c3 established in 1995 and is located inside the Wayne Cancer Center, 1111 Sweitzer St., Greenville. Benefits are provided in the form of reimbursement for mileage, medication, medical supplies and nutritional support. There are no strings attached to the benefits and all patients living in Darke County who have been diagnosed with cancer are eligible to receive help. If you or a loved one or friend has cancer and lives in Darke County, contact the office at 548-9960 for help. The association thanks Fram employees for their hard work in completing this fundraiser that will help many cancer patients. The organization is not affiliated with Ameri-

can Cancer Society or any other cancer group. It is funded by grants, donations, fundraisers, and is a United Way Partner. Corporate Sponsors for 2017 are: American Legion Post 140, Ansonia Lumber, Bible Fellowship Church, Dave Knapp Ford-Lincoln, Diane Evans Insurance, Farmers State Bank - New Madison, First Assembly of God, Greenville Memorial Auxiliary 7262, Greenville National Bank, Greenville Technology, Inc., Hittle Buick, GMC, Kiwanis Club of New Madison, Ray and Bettye Laughlin, Lowdy Ofﬁce Machines, Mercer Savings Bank, Ramco Electric Motors, Second National Bank, Sisco, VFW Post 7262, Wayne HealthCare, Women of the Moose, and Williamson Insurance.

AKRON – At its recent Fall Conference, Ohio Federation of Republican Women (OFRW) elected Lyn Bliss of Greenville to serve as treasurer for the 2018-2019 term. Bliss will act as controller for the OFRW and advise the Board of Directors and Executive Committee as to the status of the budget and ﬁnances. She will compose a budget for each calendar year. Duties also include co-signing checks with the President and performing other duties for the OFRW as directed by the organization’s President, Board of Directors or Executive Committee. “It is indeed an honor and a privilege to have been elected to continue serving the Ohio Federation of Republican Women,” said Bliss. “I am so very happy to be able to continue working with all of the wonderful Republican Women around Ohio and to put my knowledge of the organization to further use.” Bliss has served on the Darke County Metropolitan Housing Authority, Darke County Republican Central and Executive Committees, Edison Community College Board of Trustees, Board of Directors for the Cancer Association of Darke County, Board Member and Secretary for the Senior Scribes’ Scholarship Fund, Co-chair of the League of Women Voters of Darke County, and President of

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2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, red, 29,168 miles .............................. $17,995.........$16,500 2017 CHEVY IMPALA PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, silver, 18,854 miles......................................................................................................................... $27,995.........$26,500 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L, 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 31,056 miles......................... $17,995.........$16,900 2015 CHEVY SS, 4 dr., 6.2L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 6,017 miles .......................... $38,995.........$37,900 2014 CHEVY CAMARO RS, 2 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, like new, white, 19,935 miles .............. $22,995.........$21,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, silver, 100,747 miles .......... $11,995.........$10,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 56,311 miles ......................................................................................................... $22,995.........$21,500 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, exc. cond., blue, 90,043 miles ............................... $11,995...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L, V6 leather, all power, exc. cond., gray, 127,217 miles ................... $6,996...........$5,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ............... $10,995...........$9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles .......................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$5,900 1990 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 5.7L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, green, 73,053 miles ....................................................................................................................... $16,995.........$15,500 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z, 2 dr., 5.7L Tuned Port V8, loaded, show car, red, 53,946 miles ........................................................................................................................... $16,995.........$15,900 1989 CHEVY CAMARO RS COUP, 5.0L V8, loaded, good cond., black, 178,674 miles .......................... $5,995...........$4,900

OTHER MAKES

2017 CADILLAC XT5 FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, black, 15,544 miles ........................................................................................................................ $31,995.........$30,900 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ............... $10,995...........$8,900 2011 DODGE CHARGER R/T, 4 dr., 5.7L, Hemi V8, leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 63,483 miles .................................................................................................................... $20,995.........$19,500 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995...........$9,500 2007 PONTIAC G6 GT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, loaded, good cond, white, 118,626 miles ........................ $4,995...........$3,900 2007 PONTIAC G6, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., beige, 122,623 miles ................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, very nice, blue, 236,603 miles ............................. $4,995...........$3,900 2007 KIA SPECTRA EX, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., loaded, very nice, black, 142,482 miles ................................ $4,995...........$3,900 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, 2 dr., 3.4L V6, all power, very nice, gray, 107,092 miles....................... $5,995...........$4,500 2003 SAAB 9-5 AERO, 4 dr., 2.3L 4 cyl., sunroof, leather, loaded, exc. cond., black, 161,628 miles ........................................................................................................................ $4,995...........$3,900 2002 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM, 4 dr., 3.1L V6, loaded, very nice, beige, unknown miles .................. $3,995...........$2,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 159,340 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995...........$3,900

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