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WEEKEND EDITION - DECEMBER 16, 2018

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

Musser performs for 200th commemoration of Silent Night SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – This past year, Dale Musser picked up a trumpet for the first time in 35 years.

It took a pretty special occasion – the 200th anniversary of the beloved Christmas carol, Silent Night – for Musser to start his ‘comeback journey’ with an instrument he played in high school and college.

In October 2017, Musser, who is the facility director at Greenville’s Brethren Retirement Community, said he was contacted to participate in The Ohio State University Alumni Band’s trip to Austria for the Silent Night 200 Festival.

The band, said the 1978 OSU graduate and former member of TBDBITL (The Best Damn Band in the Land), had been invited to perform during the commemoration of Silent Night and was seeking alumni who were interested in making the trip.

“It was a real thrill and an honor to represent OSU at the 200th anniversary of Silent Night,” Musser said a few days after his return. “It was a very beautiful experience.”

Musser and his wife Barbara decided to make the commitment when he was contacted last spring.

“And it was a commitment,” he said, noting several trips to Columbus to practice. About 75

Green Wave Navy seeks donations to attend national invitational

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Senior High School Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) has just been notified for the second consecutive year, that they are the only school in Ohio within Area 3 to participate in the 2019 Navy JROTC National Orienteering Championship.

Navy Nationals will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-18, 2019, at Vasquez Rock Regional Park in Agua Dulce, Calif.

The estimated cost for

a full team to attend is approximately $18,000.

Donations are needed and requested for the cadets to take advantage of a rare opportunity. If you would like to support the Green Wavy Navy, please send donations to the Greenville Green Wave Navy at 100 Greenwave Way, Greenville, Ohio 45331. You may also contact Captain Scott Eberwine (seberwine@gcswave.com) or Chief Stephen Eldred (seldred@gcswave.com) at (937) 5484188 X1118 if you have any questions.

band members along with several of their spouses, made the trip Dec. 2-9.

The band performed nine Christmas selections, with the arrangements penned by OSU music department faculty.

Also performing were members of a Panama City, Fla. high school choir as well as a choir of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints from across the United States.

Musser said the Panama City school had been destroyed by Hurricane Michael in October, but school officials allowed the choir to travel for the Silent Night anniversary trip.

While in Austria, the band visited several sites, including the alley where Joseph Moore, who had originally penned the words to Silent Night as a poem, was born. Moore’s

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Fire Department, Greenville Police Department and Darke County Sheriff’s Office are working together to investigate numerous fires that have been ruled arsons in and around the Greenville area. These fires have occurred in abandoned garages, abandoned houses and vehicles.

The Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is sponsoring a reward up to $5,000 and the Darke

County Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of $2,000 for information leading to an arrest of individuals involved in multiple fires in the Greenville area.

Please report any suspicious activity to the Greenville Police Department (937) 548-1103, Darke County Sheriff’s Office (937) 548-2020 or Darke County Crime Stoppers (937) 547-1661. Anonymous tips can be made to the Crime Stoppers line.

to make better decisions in life,” Musser said, leading to the Christmas Eve 1818 creation of the hymn, along with composer Franz Gruber in Oberndorf, Salzburg, Austria.

The Silent Night 200 Festival was held at the Passion Play Theater in

Oberammergau.

While in Austria, the OSU Alumni Band also was able to tour other historical sites, including the Silent Night Chapel and Mozart’s birthplace and museum in Salzburg, as well as shop in Christmas Markets in both Germany and Austria.

Both youth in the Ansonia Lumber Wooden Toy Contest (Owen Frey on the left and Wyatt Warner) received first-place honors in their division.

(Linda Moody photo)

Pleiman, area children win Ansonia toy contest CORRESPONDENT

Reward offered for information on arsons

mother, Musser learned, had four children by four different fathers. At Moore’s baptism, the executioner who also baptized babies born in similar situations, commented he hoped he didn’t have to execute Moore as an adult.

“He (Moore) was able

Scott Phillips, standing left, judged another wooden toy contest at Ansonia Lumber Co., and is shown here with those who received special prizes. Shown are (front row) John Burnett, Harry Nisonger, Ron Myers, (back row) Phillips, Greg Myers, Ken Pence, top winner Neil Pleiman and Mitch McCabe. (Linda Moody photo)

LINDA MOODY

Assistant Chief Shannon Fritz hangs and Arson Reward poster on one of the buildings believed to damaged by an arsonist in Greenville. (WHIO photo)

Greenville resident Dale Musser assists with holding the OSU banner (on the far right of the banner) with members of The Ohio State University Alumni Band. The band performed earlier this month during the Silent Night 200 Festival in Austria.

ANSONIA – Celebrating 25 years of the Wooden Toy Contest, the Ansonia Lumber Company hosted its competition on Dec. 8 with 19 entries.

The winning toy, a log truck, was entered by Neil Pleiman, who won the grand prize of an engraved Case knife and gift box and workshop knife sharpener and extra belts.

Second prize was a Paslode finish nail gun which went to Harry Nisonger for his combine.

Third place went to Greg Myers, who entered a marble tower, and fourth to John Burnett with a drone landing pack and storage box, with each of them receiving a Baltic Birch plywood and screw assortment. Fifth place was awarded to Ron Myers with his Connect 4 game, and, he too, won a screw assortment.

Scott Phillips of TV’s “American Woodshop” once again judged the competition.

New to the contest this

year and hopefully will become an annual event was the presentation of prizes to youth below the age of 19. Both entrants this year received prizes; Owen Frey for his boat that floats, and Wyatt Warner for his race car.

In addition, Phillips also presented two special awards; one to Ken Pence for the rocking military jeep he created; and to Allen Cox for his marshmallow crossbow and target.

Pence will be getting 50 pieces of wood and Cox 30 pieces of wood from The American Woodshop.

Other entrants included Ed Trittschuh, Neal Burns, Byron Brehm, Earl Goewert, Donald Pearson, Harold Alley, Rich and Jim Hampshire, Mitch McCabe, Gerald Brehm and Adrienne Frey.

Also among the group of toys were a jewelry box, duck pull toys, small cars, games including checkers, kangaroos, helicopter, giraffe bank, dump truck, a barn and a semi truck.

As a result of the contest, the toys became property of Operation Christmas Cheer, which will be delivering these

gifts to area children.

Other prizes were distributed, including “25 Years of Legacy From The Craftsman’s Hands and Heart” t-shirts for all of the contestants. Frank Miller Lumber once again donated hardwood lumber to all of the contestants, with Daren Hiatt there to give away gifts for Miller Lumber.

Mitch McCabe, who organizes these contests each year, said they started when he worked at Flaig Lumber in New Madison for nine years and continued when he came to work for Ansonia Lumber.

According to McCabe, entrants the first year (1994) were Ralph Flatter, Tim Moss, Charles Foreman, Bob Boyd, Joe Coning, Frank Johnson, Carl Albrecht, Allen Cox and himself.

Phillips brought his wife, Susie, to Ansonia so she could record this year’s event.

“There are 11 other communities doing this after seeing this one on one of our episodes. This is the only one in Ohio.”

He announced that

there will be an open house at The American Woodshop on the third Saturday in May 2019.

The Ansonia Lumber toy contest is the only competition that Phillips said he judges.

“Every year, look how many children got their Christmases lit up,” he said. “What qualifies me is that I’m the biggest kid in the room. This year it was unbelievably tough.

These are learning toys.

It’s just remarkable.”

Phillips turned to the crowd that gathered and said, “You’re doing this for children you’ll never see and if that doesn’t get you through the holidays nothing will.”

This year’s winner, Pleiman, was asked how he felt about winning. He said, “Super. It makes you feel good and wants you to do more for the kids.’

Phillips asked McCabe what the game plan for next year was and McCabe responded, “Make it bigger and better.”

McCabe then presented Phillips with a special wooden plaque thanking him for his years of service.

POLICE BEAT

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Pokemon Go game leads to ďŹ ghting in the street Fight On Dec. 6 an ofďŹ cer was called to the 100 block of South Broadway on the report of three males involved in a ďŹ ght. The ofďŹ cer arrived to ďŹ nd one victim bleeding and sitting on the curb in front of a parked car with the complainant sitting in the back seat of the vehicle.

The third victim was speaking with a detective who was already on the scene.

Suspect Jason Harmon was standing on the sidewalk across the street. One of the victims told the ofďŹ cer the ďŹ ght began over a Pokemon Go game the four men were playing. He also told the ofďŹ cer all four of them work together at GTI and also are familiar with each other through the video game. The ofďŹ cer learned all

four males were playing the game on West Fifth Street before moving to the South Broadway area to continue the game. The defendant walked to South Broadway, while the other three drove.

When Harmon arrived on South Broadway, he put a rock on the car windshield.

After stepping away, he picked something up off the street and threw it at the car. When one of the victims got out of the car to remove the rock, the two began ďŹ ghting. Upon investigation the ofďŹ cer learned Harmon had become upset when the video “raidâ€? they were playing caused “disadvantagesâ€? for his part of the game.

Harmon admitted to being angry, which he said led to him placing the rock on the car, picking up a piece of

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wood and throwing it at the car and punching one of the victims in the face. He was cited for assault and criminal damaging.

Disorderly conduct On Dec. 9 an ofďŹ cer was called to Subway in the 300 block of Martin Street. Prior to the ofďŹ cer’s arrival he was told by dispatch the suspect, Meka Seiler had stolen a customer’s drink cup and was attempting to climb over the counter area. When the ofďŹ cer arrived he observed Seiler behind the counter, where she picked up a loaf of bread from the warmer and also began eating chicken. The ofďŹ cer asked Seiler what she was doing and she replied she was “making a sandwich.â€? Seiler told the ofďŹ cer employees had given her permission to be behind the counter. The ofďŹ cer spoke with the complainant who said Seiler had climbed upon a high chair and attempted to take cookies out of their container. She also tried to climb up the pop machine and she took a customer’s cup. The ofďŹ cer called Greenville Township Rescue to assist in checking the defendant. She admitted she had taken “ice,â€? which she said was meth. Seiler was transported to Wayne HealthCare. She was cited for disorderly conduct and trespassed from Subway.

When the ofďŹ cer went back to Subway later to pick up the complainant’s statement, the complainant gave the ofďŹ cer a container which she said may have belonged to Seiler. Inside the container was half of a white pill.

OVI On Dec. 9 an ofďŹ cer conducted a trafďŹ c stop on a vehicle for weaving. The vehicle came to a stop in a driveway in the 600 block of Wayne Avenue. When the operator, Timothy Klosterman attempted to exit the vehicle, the ofďŹ cer asked several times for him to get back inside the vehicle.

The ofďŹ cer could smell the odor of alcohol and noticed the subject had a hard time speaking and keeping his balance. When asked, Klosterman told the ofďŹ cer he had not been drinking.

The ofďŹ cer continued to question Klosterman and he ďŹ nally admitted to consuming about 12 beers. The ofďŹ cer asked Klosterman to perform a series of sobriety tests. In the middle of the testing, Klosterman said he could no longer continue.

He was placed under arrest and transported to the Greenville Police Department, where he refused to take a breath test. Klosterman was cited for marked lanes and operating under the inuence. He also was placed under license suspension. Klosterman was released to his son.

Subject with weapon On Dec. 9 ofďŹ cers responded to the report of a subject with a weapon in the 400 block of East Fifth Street. When they arrived, ofďŹ cers observed a female arguing with suspect Jason Sheeders inside a residence.

Sheeders was yelling about someone stealing his money and he wanted it back. The complainant told ofďŹ cers when Sheeders ďŹ rst came to her residence he was acting OK, so she let him in. There were several other individuals at the residence at the time. While speaking with these individuals, the ofďŹ cer learned Sheeders asked a couple of them if they had any meth. They told him no. According to the report, Sheeders then went outside to speak to a male only identiďŹ ed as Trevor. Sheeders came back inside the residence and after a short time he became agitated and began yelling about someone stealing his money and he wanted it back. Sheeders then went into the kitchen and came back with a butcher knife. He made all the individuals at the residence go inside a bedroom, where he took their cell phones and put them in his pants pocket.

The complainant was concerned Sheeders was going to harm them, so she found an old cell phone and called 911. While ofďŹ cers were attempting to sort the incident out, Sheeders was not cooperating or following their commands, so they placed him in handcuffs to restrain him. OfďŹ cers continued questioning the complainant and other individuals at the residence. They also told ofďŹ cers Sheeders gave money for meth to the male (Trevor) he was speaking with outside the residence.

Trevor was supposed to go purchase some meth and come back to see Sheeders, but he never returned, which caused the defendant to become angry, get the knife and start waving it around.

He also punched one of the males at the residence in the face. The knife was collected as evidence and placed into property. Sheeders was transported to the Darke County Jail and held on a $1,550 bond. He was cited for aggravated menacing and unlawful restraint. During the incident it was also learned one of the males at the residence, Jesse Faller, had a probation violation with Darke County with no bond, on an original charge of assault. Faller was transported to the county jail.

Criminal damaging On Dec. 6 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to The Coffee Pot in the 500 block of South Broadway on the report of vandalism. Upon arrival

the ofďŹ cer spoke with the complainant who stated she saw Dakota Hartwick walk up the sidewalk and punch the window with his ďŹ st, breaking it. The complainant said she knew Hartwick from school. The ofďŹ cer also spoke with the building manager who said he saw a car speed off from the back parking lot. Through an investigation, the ofďŹ cer learned the car Hartwick drives matched the description of the car that left the back lot. The ofďŹ cer made contact with Hartwick, who admitted he was upset with the complainant’s boyfriend so he punched the window instead of the boyfriend.

Hartwick was cited for criminal damaging.

Wanted Person On Dec. 8 an ofďŹ cer was called to the 100 block of Sweitzer Street on the report of what sounded like juveniles being abused inside a residence.

The ofďŹ cer made contact with the resident, Ernest Martinez Jr., who said the children were running around playing with toy guns. The ofďŹ cer observed the juveniles playing as Martinez described. Further investigation revealed Martinez had an active warrant from Sidney Police Department. Martinez was transported to the county line for pick up by the Sidney police.

The warrant was for DUS

with no bond.

On Dec. 8 an ofďŹ cer responded to a call of a subject with two warrants inside Walmart. The ofďŹ cer found Matthew Hall and conďŹ rmed the warrants, which were for resisting arrest through Greenville Police Department and non-support through Preble County.

Hall was transported to the Darke County Jail and incarcerated without bond.

On Dec. 7 ofďŹ cers observed Dwight Karnehm, who had a warrant for his arrest in the 100 block of Fairview Avenue. Karnehm complained he had right side rib pain due to a ďŹ ght he had been in the day before. He was transported to Wayne HealthCare for treatment.

Once released from Wayne, he was taken to the county jail on a $5.025 bond. The warrant was for failing to appear on a charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

On Dec. 11 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the 400 block of Harrison Avenue on the report of a subject with an active warrant. The ofďŹ cer found the subject, Herman Linder at the residence and placed him under arrest.

The warrant was for failure to appear on the original charge of disorderly conduct. Linder was transported to the Darke County Jail, where he was incarcerated and held on a $1,025 bond.

Michael A. Keeton

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CADC new fundraiser

GREENVILLE – If you like subs and brownies and you also like to help local cancer patients, the Cancer Association of Darke County would like your help with this new fundraiser.

You can order subs and/ or brownies now and pick them up in February.

The subs sell for $5 or $5.50 and the brownies are $1.

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by Jan. 16, 2019 and can be picked up at First Assembly of God, 7219 St. Rt. 118, Greenville, on Feb. 9 from 1-3 p.m.

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Two wanted for aggravated robbery GREENVILLE – On Dec. 5, a robbery occurred in the 400 block of Armstrong Street in the city of Greenville. During the robbery, a ďŹ rearm was brandished and items were stolen from an elderly victim.

An investigation revealed that Michael A. Keeton, 31, and Charles Gray, both from Richmond, Ind. are the individuals responsible for the aggravated robbery. Arrest warrants have been issued for Keeton and Gray through the Darke County Common Pleas Court for aggravated

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Baker to serve eight years for sexual battery

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Zachary Baker, 23, was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison on two counts of sexual battery.

Baker was originally charged with one count of rape of a “related victim.�

Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby and Baker’s attorney, Kevin Lennen of the Dayton law ďŹ rm of Rion, Rion & Rion agreed on a plea deal, with Baker entering a guilty plea to the amended charges of sexual battery in October.

Each charge carries an eight-year sentence, which Baker will serve concurrently. He was also given a mandatory ďŹ ve-year postrelease control sanction and must register quarterly as a Tier III sex offender once released from prison.

According to Ormsby, Baker began abusing the victim when she was 7 and he was 16 years of age. The abuse occurred from 2013

Zachary Baker was sentenced to an eight-year prison term Thursday.

Above, Baker appears with his attorney Kevin Lennen. (Susan Hartley photo)

to 2018, when a relative realized what was taking place and called the Darke County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce.

Baker was cooperative when questioned by sheriff’s deputies, admitting to the abuse. “It came as a complete shock to the family,�

Ormsby said during Baker’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, adding Baker was “caught in the act.�

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In Ohio, Ormsby said, Baker could have received a life sentence, due to the fact the victim was under age 10 when the abuse began.

Ormsby said he worked with the family of the victim to see if they were interested in pursuing a life sentence.

The family, he said, “was of the mind it would not be necessary.�

Ormsby and Lennen agreed on a 15-year sentence, which was recommended to Judge Jonathan P. Hein on Thursday.

Ormsby also pointed out how the victim “trusted� the defendant, who had access to her through “their

family relationship.�

Ormsby also said he “questionedâ€? Baker’s “genuine remorseâ€? over what he had done, adding how the defendant had made statements where “he seems to blame the victim. I don’t think it’s proper to blame a young child for not ďŹ ghting off the defendant as a young child of 7 or 8.â€?

Ormsby ended his comments with “It’s a tragic case,� adding the suggested 15-year sentence had been “jointly worked out by the parties. We think that the joint recommendation be given.�

Neither Lennen nor Baker opted to give statements, with Baker telling Hein “no, sir� when he was asked if he had anything to say.

Although about a dozen people were in court for the sentencing hearing, no victim statement was presented.

Hein said he was going to take Baker’s cooperation in to account when imposing a sentence, calling it a “mitigating factor,� as well as pre-sentencing reports. “It’s illegal, immoral and disgusting,� Hein said of Baker’s actions, noting how the victim may yet experience “serious emo-

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Hein said although Baker has shown success academically by earning an associate’s degree and currently working on a bachelor’s degree, he had a “lack of understanding of social norms. The con-

sequences will go on your whole life, Mr. Baker.�

Hein also explained how the combination of Baker’s eight-year prison sentence along with ďŹ ve-years of post-release control would give the victim enough time to heal, “which I hope happens.â€?

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Greenville ambulance service puts ‘Spirit’ in Christmas

BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Spirit Medical Transport President/CEO Brian K. Hathaway, with co-owner Vice

President Aaron Guthrie, opened the Spirit 2018 Christmas party with a speech that no one present will ever forget.

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Hathaway began with a brief overview of the success the company has had the past year, including its educational partnership with Four County Career Center.

“The company has started a paramedic program,” Hathaway said.

“Their partnership with Reid Health has expanded, furthering the education of its employees. David Cahill, who has been working with the manage-

ment team, gave them the tools to build a more successful tomorrow.”

While reminiscing about the past year, Hathaway spoke about the three management retreats that focused on bettering the leadership team and overall practices as a company.

He said he began to think how Spirit, as a company, could reward its employees for a job well done.

“Besides, we want to make Spirit a great place to work,” Hathaway continued. “Putting together a couple of surveys, it came to light what one thing the employees felt was needed. CCT monitors for the ambulances. After discussions with our accountant, Justin Mohler, there are six new CCT monitors.”

Hathaway also heard from employees how Spirit needs power cots. “I wanted to equip our EMS employees with the very best tools,” said Hathaway.

It was in that portion of the program that Santa escorted six new Stryker power cots to the front.

“What is better than six new power cots,” he asked to which Santa proceeded to escort six new Ferno power cots to the front.

“How about 12 new power cots?”

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These six new ambulances were unveiled at the Spirit Medical Transport Christmas gathering as were 12 new power cots, delighting those who were completely unaware of the surprise.

all the power cots, Hathaway’s thoughts were directed toward the different obstacles they have experienced along the way, “the report about the fuel savings if we had more fuel-efficient ambulances, and concerns of obsolete parts for our diesel engines.”

He went on, “With the financial advice from our accountant and the help of the good people at Greenville Federal Bank, who worked hard to satisfy the request.” Hathaway asked everyone at the Christmas event if they were ready and eager to see what their hard work and dedication in obtaining daily run goals ended up netting them?

The crowd yelled, “Yes,” and Hathaway told them they had to convince

Santa and his elf, John, in television’s ‘Extreme Makeover’s true fashion to chant “Move that bus.”

In a matter of moments, the buses were started and moved out of the way. Behind were six shiny new ambulances.

“The crowd cheered and was overjoyed,” the CEO said. “They were all invited to go look and talk to the different representatives that were present to answer any questions.”

Hathaway thanked the employee’s families for the sacrifices they make, to the employees themselves which is the reason this whole thing was made possible, and to those who helped orchestrate this whole surprise.

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Township trustees celebrate Christmas

BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Darke County’s township trustees, their guests, state directors and guests and elected officials were among those attending Tuesday night’s Darke County Township Association (DCTA) Christmas Banquet at Romer’s in Greenville.

Justin Hines, president of the association, welcomed those in attendance, while Craig Van Culin offered the invocation prior to the dinner.

Entertainment provided prior to and after the dinner was provided by the Green DeVilles.

Debbie Nisonger, regent of the Fort Greenville Daughters of the American Revolution, spoke to the group, thanking the townships for honoring area American Revolutionary War soldiers.

“Many (stones) are done, and some will be done in the spring,” Nisonger said. “Thank you for preserving the ances-

The Green DeVilles entertained the tables filled with guests at the Darke County Township Association’s Christmas Banquet Tuesday night. (Linda Moody photo)

try of Darke County.”

Hines then recognized the county officials and department heads; and former officials and DCTA presidents (including Tony Walters, Jim Barga, Jim Zumbrink, Lowell House, Dave Brewer and Ed Huff.

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Association, introduced other state officials in attendance, including Milt Underwood of Crawford County; Greg Hanahan, past state president; Larry Johns of Auglaize County; First Vice President Tim Lynch of Seneca County; SecretaryTreasurer Scott Fabian of Jefferson County; Dale Dietrich of Monroe County; Ellen Homan of Mercer County; Carl Mangun of Carroll County; Sandy Riechley of Hocking County; Gary Salmon of Butler County; Tom Shay of Turnbull County; Robert Trowbridge of Fulton County; and John C. Zizka of Portage County.

Unable to attend, Huff said, was Connie Fink, president, of Muskingum County.

He also reported that the winter state conference will be Jan. 30-Feb. 2.

Local officers in addition to President Hines and Executive Secretary Huff are Jim Zumbrink, vice president; Debbie Kuhnle, secretary; and Dave Brewer, treasurer.

An estimated 200-plus were in attendance for the event, which ended with door prizes.

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GREENVILLE – Darke County offices will be closed all day Monday & Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25 for the Christmas Holiday; and all day Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, for the New Year Holiday.

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Senators commit to solving pension crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) released the following statements as they continue working together to ďŹ nd a solution to the pension crisis threatening 1.3 million Americans, 60,000 Ohioans, and thousands of small businesses around the country. Brown and Portman are both members of the House and Senate Joint Select Committee on Pensions. When the Committee was created, it was expected members would vote on a package

by Nov. 30. The Senators say that while they have made signiďŹ cant progress and a bipartisan solution is attainable, more time is needed. So the committee will continue its work.

In a joint statement with Brown, Committee CoChairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) made the same commitment to continue working with Brown, Portman and other members of the committee past November. “Ohio workers, retirees, businesses and taxpayers are counting on Congress

to solve this crisis and we will not stop working until the job is done,â€? the Brown said. “Working together, Rob and I have made signiďŹ cant progress on the committee and we know that with more time a bipartisan agreement is achievable. We are grateful to Ohio workers, retirees and businesses whose tireless efforts have brought us this far and we are committed to continuing our work until Congress passes the solution Ohioans deserve.â€? “We have made important progress towards reaching an agreement to help resolve this multiemployer pension crisis and these efforts must continue until we complete our work,â€? said Portman. “Without action, the multiemployer pension system will collapse, leaving many Ohio workers and retirees impoverished and forcing many employers to go bankrupt. That’s an unacceptable outcome, and I will continue to work with my bipartisan colleagues until we solve this pension crisis once and for all.â€?

State Senator Bill Beagle was honored by the Ohio Senate for his years of service.

Beagle honored by Senate for service COLUMBUS On Wednesday, the Ohio Senate recognized State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) for his years of dedicated service to Ohio’s 5th Senate District, which includes Miami and Preble County and portions of Montgomery and Darke Counties. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in this capacity for the last 8 years,� said Senator Beagle. “With the support of my family, colleagues and constituents we have been able to accomplish great things for the people of Ohio.�

Throughout his time in the Ohio Senate, Beagle has been a leading voice in addressing Ohio’s workforce needs. Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Senator Beagle in 2013, invested $25 million in a state revolving loan fund to train unemployed and underemployed workers for indemand jobs. Loans from the fund were used to provide individuals training through public and private colleges, universities and career centers.

Most recently, Beagle sponsored Senate Bill 3, to help develop a statewide strategy aimed at preparing the next generation of workers to take on careers

in some of Ohio’s most indemand professions.

In addition to workforce development efforts, Senator Beagle has been a champion for Ohio families, giving 400,000 people born in Ohio the ability to request a copy of their original birth certiďŹ cate.

He has worked across the aisle on issues related to the opioid epidemic, helping victims of human trafďŹ cking and school safety measures. “It has been a true privilege working alongside Bill on important issues that are improving the lives of the people we represent,â€? said Senator Peggy Lehner (R-Kettering), who honored Beagle with a speech during Wednesday’s session. “He has become a great friend and respected colleague by all of us here in the Ohio Senate and we will miss him dearly.â€?

Beagle currently serves as Chairmen of the Senate Standing Committee on Public Utilities, the Ohio Aerospace and Aviation Technology Committee and the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood.

In January, Ohio’s 5th Senate District will be represented by current State Representative Steve Huffman of Tipp City, Ohio.

Their ladder privileges are revoked

“You have to promise you will not write a story about us,â€? were the ďŹ rst words out of my mom’s mouth when I stopped by their house the other day to help them paint.

It would have been nicer to hear, “Oh, it is so good to see you – I’m so glad we are moving back from Florida so we can see you – our favorite son.� And no, I did not agree to go “off-the-record� with my parents.

I don’t know how it happened or when it happened, but my parents are approaching an advanced age (I didn’t say they were there – I only said they were approaching it).

They can still run circles around a lot of people their age, but while the spirit may be willing the esh is starting to weaken a little. They both have

COLUMUS – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine joined a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general in ďŹ ling an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting states’ rights to regulate and address the rising cost of prescription drugs to ensure access to affordable prescription drugs.

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thought to myself - Oh good, she wants to know so she can start ďŹ xing some food. I got to their house and there wasn’t anything cooking or on the table. I started painting and there wasn’t any movement toward the kitchen at all. I was getting a little hungry, but I kept working.

An hour or two later I ďŹ nally realized I wasn’t getting any food. I put down my paint brush and went to the kitchen and helped myself to a piece of pie. It was good, but it certainly wasn’t a “big lunch.â€?

A few facts were also omitted when we talked about painting the day before. I thought they were just going to do the walls and I would be done in a couple hours. Nope! They were painting the ceiling, too. The two- to threehour job turned into a seven-hour job.

My wife called after the third hour of painting. She had just gotten off work and asked, “Do you want me to bring you something to eat?� With

desperation in my voice I replied, “No, I want you to come help paint.� Three hours later she arrived. I guess she didn’t hear the desperation I thought I was conveying.

My mom came out of her room a couple times while my dad and I were painting. She sat down one time and exclaimed, “This is probably the last time WE will paint.� I looked at my paint-covered dad and then looked at my mom and asked “We?� I love my mom, but I did not see a paint brush in her hand.

My mom did make a big dinner and it was delicious. As we were leaving, I asked if I should leave the ladder. Before they could answer, my wife put the nix on that. “No! If they need the ladder, we will bring it to them,� she said.

I guess it’s ofďŹ cial – we’ve taken away their ladder privileges. Since I took the ladder, I’m leaving it up to my brothers to decide when it’s time to take their driver’s licenses. I’m not doing that one.

Ohio joins ďŹ ght to regulate drug costs

kept the titanium miners busy over the past couple of years with new replacement parts. Dad has a new hip and mom had two new knees installed earlier this year.

Earlier this week my mom called and asked if I had a ladder they could borrow because they wanted to paint the house they just moved into. Yes, I have a ladder, but the only way they were getting my ladder is if I came with it. I’m sure my dad – even at 80-years old – would be safe climbing up and down a ladder. No, I don’t really think that at all. I really think he would fall off and either mess up the new hip or need the other side replaced and, selďŹ shly, I didn’t want the guilt of having provided the instrument for his downfall (literally).

When I said I would help them I was promised a big breakfast or a big lunch. The next morning I checked my texts and my mom said to let her know when I was on my way. I

today argues that regulation of PBMs is a matter for state authority in protecting the access to and affordability of prescription drugs. “Patients deserve access to affordable, quality prescription drugs,â€? said Attorney General DeWine. “While our ofďŹ ce continues to work with outside counsel to aggressively investigate and pursue potential litigation against PBMs, we believe it is important also to support other states in defense of their rights to enact laws regulating and reforming this industry.â€?

In 2015, Arkansas implemented a law that regulated PBMs by setting standards for generic drug prices. Under the law, PBMs must raise their reimbursement rate for a drug if that rate falls below the pharmacy’s wholesale

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costs. The law also created an appeals process for pharmacies to challenge these reimbursement rates. The law was challenged by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, which argued that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) prevents the State of Arkansas from implementing the law. Arkansas has asked the Supreme Court to hear the case.

The attorneys general argue in the ďŹ ling that state laws regulating pharmacy beneďŹ t managers are not restricted by federal law. Regulation is critical to the states’ ability to improve the transparency of prescription drug marketplaces and to protect consumers’ access to affordable prescription drugs, especially those in underserved, rural and isolated com-

munities. In addition, the attorneys general assert that the regulation of PBMs promotes healthcare access and affordability, taking away a state’s ability to regulate would create confusion and uncertainty in the market and harm patients.

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Conley’s 54-points shatters Franklin Monroe scoring record GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Jets defeated the Houston Wildcats 92-80 Saturday night behind the record breaking 54-points from Ashland University signee Ethan Conley.

“I want to give thanks to God, I want to thank my parents for encouraging me as well as all my other family,” said Conley following the game. “I also want to thank my teammates and coaches because they are always pushing me to be better – they are always encouraging me.”

“Historical night,” said Franklin Monroe coach Troy Myers. “The first thing that goes into my mind, I hate giving up 80-points and when your defensive effort isn’t quite as good as you think it should be or could be, that bothers me as a coach but that was the pace the game dictated.”

“The game dictated that

pace – we were both in the similar situation,” continued Myers. “They want to run and we want to run so here they go in transitions and we’re not getting stops and then all the sudden the game is 92-80.”

Conley shattered the 44-point school record by 10-points and added two additional records in the book with the most free throws (19) made in an FM boys basketball game and the most free throws attempted in a game.

“He is a super teammate,” Myers said of Conley. “You just have to respect what the game is presenting when he’s on a roll like he was. “He was super aggressive which allowed him to get some buckets and one at the rim because of his effort.”

Conley’s record night was a result of seven twopoint baskets, seven three pointers and 19-22 at the charity stripe for a torrid 86.3 percent shooting at the line resulting in a 54point record setting night

for the 6’3” Franklin Monroe senior.

“That’s dynamic,” Myers said of Conley’s record night. “I feel like Ethan is getting a lot of attention which he got a lot tonight.

Ethan is becoming a more dynamic player in the fact that he is moving the basketball when it needs to be moved and getting his other teammates engaged so that they do have the confidence to score.”

The Jets took the opening period 23-14 behind 16 Conley points including two treys and 4-4 at the line.

Conley scored 14 second period points including two triples to pace FM to a 45-30 halftime advantage.

“Our guys are so competitive and that is what I like about this team,” Myers stated. “A ton of respect for our kids and how they are growing up and trying to figure it out.”

Period No. 3 saw Conley continue to drive to the bucket sending the DII college bound player to

the line to make 5-7 free throws while adding two threes and a bucket good for 13 third quarter points.

The visitors took the third period 27-19 sending the teams to the final period of play with FM holding a single digit 64-57 lead.

The final period of the night went to FM 28-23 with the Wildcats sending a driving Conley to the line where he was perfect at the line hitting 8-8 while knocking down a three pointer for 11 fourth quarter points on the night a lead the young Franklin Monroe Jets team the win.

“Our crowd was super tonight and we felt it,” noted Coach Myers. “I think we gave them a reason to be that way – a little bit.”

FRANKLIN MONROE – E. Conley 54, J. Crist 11, J. Rhoades 9, C. Crist 8, K. Cool 7, L. Booher 3 – TOTALS 18 26-34 10 92 HOUSTON – H. Ludwig 20, J. Douglas 19, T. Freistuhler 15, J. Leist 14, P. Arnold 8, B. Arnold 4 – TOTALS 20 16-24 8 80

Ethan Conley breaks Franklin Monroe boys basketball scoring record knocking down a free throw to give the Jets senior 45-points eclipsing the old mark of 44-points on his way to a 54-point game vs. Houston. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Arcanum Lady Trojans earn win over Milton-Union

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Lady Trojans defeated the visiting Milton-Union Lady Bulldogs 71-54 in a non-conference Saturday afternoon game.

“Milton-Union was quick, they were strong, a very physical team,” said Arcanum Coach Michael Dean. “We had issues with that earlier in the season with Lehman Catholic so this past week we worked hard on that – being very physical, trying to get our transition a little smoother and worked a lot more on our press.”

“The more games we get into it I think we are going to become a better pressure team – it’s just going to get better as these girls learn how to trap and play help-side defense off that press,” added Dean. “We’ll get there.”

After falling behind early, the Lady Trojans battle back to take the opening quarter 24-18 with Kayla O’Daniel pacing the home team with 9-points includ-

ing a three-pointer.

“We got into our little huddle and got the girls focused and challenged them,” Dean said. “They are a hard working group.”

Period No. 2 had the Arcanum girls matching their first period 24 points getting balanced scoring from Camille Pohl with 6-points, O’Daniel 6-points, Madelyn Fearon 5-points including a trey, Taylor Gray 4-points and Gracie Garno 3-points while the swarming defense limited the Lady Bulldogs to 4-points sending the teams to the break with the Lady Trojans holding a 4822 advantage.

Milton-Union battled back to take the third quarter 17-7 with Kristen Dickison accounting for 13-points including a triple and 6-6 at the line for 5539 score with one period to play.

“We set in the back seat and didn’t have anybody in the driver’s seat,” Coach Dean noted of third quarter play. “That just isn’t going to work. We’re young, it’s a whole new offensive and defensive concept for them

that we are running so there are bound to be mistakes but there is no excuse for letting the foot off the gas.”

“I think they are starting to understand that,” added Dean. “They picked it back up in the fourth and the final score reflects that.”

Coach Dean continued to go deep into his bench in second half play to close out the day taking the final period 16-15 for the win, a win that saw many younger players dressing from the JV squad to total 14 players on the varsity squad.

“I have two girls injured and it hurts us because these are two important kids to the team,” noted Dean. “Sidney Artz, a great little guard and one of our big girls Lexi Unger plays guard too at 6’1”. Not having Lexi Unger this season except for one game hurts.”

“In practice we have to challenge ourselves and I need a scout team that can challenge the first five that is on the court when we are going through things,” Dean said. “I feel like I have two varsity teams at every practice.”

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“I couldn’t ask for more and that is their reward – their reward is to be on that bench,” shared Coach Dean.

“There are 15 spots. I have 14 girls right now and most coaches only dress 10 or 12 but I told them when you put in the effort you will get rewarded and they are getting rewarded right now.”

“Playing time reflects practice time,” concluded Dean. “That’s tough getting everybody in – you can’t get 15 girls in all the time. They are seeing that opportunity is there for them to grab and that is what I want them to do.”

The Bulldogs Kristen Dickison led all scorers in the game with 32 points.

O’Daniel’s 21-points led Arcanum as nine Lady Trojans would make it in the scoring column.

Arcanum freshman Madelyn Fearon was 8-8 from the free throw line and O’Daniel 2-2 at the stripe on the day.

In the early game, the Lady Trojans JV squad defeated the Lady Bulldogs 35-2 in a game limited to two quarters due to limited

Kayla O’Daniel scores two of her 21-points for the Arcanum in Lady Trojans win over Milton-Union. (Gaylen Blosser photos)

Milton-Union players.

ARCANUM – K. O’Daniel 21, M. Fearon 15, C. Pohl 12, T. Gray 8, H. Unger 6, G. Garno 5, Siculan 2, Sloan 1, Derringer 1 – TOTALS 22

15-22 4 71 MILTON-UNION – K. Dickison 32, O. Brown 10, R. Thompson 4, M. Grudich 4, M. Jones 4 – TOTALS 17 11-19 3 54

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Greenville’s Brooke Stachler signs to play volleyball at Edison GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville senior Brooke Stachler committed to play college volleyball for Edison State Community College on Monday afternoon at Greenville High School.

“Edison contacted me for a tryout and I went there,” said Stachler. “I just knew I wanted to play volleyball so I just went with it.”

“It’s awesome,” said Edison Assistant Coach Ashley Ryan. “Most of our girls are Piqua side so to get to come down to this side and see everybody’s play, it’s nice to get somebody from this side.”

Stachler, the daughter of Jody Stump and Shane Stachler said she was drawn to Edison because she thought she would not be playing college vol-

leyball but will now get her opportunity of playing the game she loves at the next level.

“I am super excited because I didn’t think I would get to,” Stacher noted of her chance of playing at the next level, “but now that I have a chance I am super excited.”

“It is exciting to have Brooke signing on to play at Edison,” said first year Greenville head coach Michelle Hardesty. “I think Edison is a good fit for Brooke having seen them play recently. She’ll fit right in there. It’s a good college, a good start to a college career – we are very proud of her.”

For Edison, Stachler will look to be a setter for the Lady Chargers.

“I’ll be a setter for the team and I think it will work well,” Stachler stated. “When I was at the tryout I mixed well with the girls and they were all

super nice. I think it will be good for me.”

“She will be a strong player,” said Coach Ryan.

“We’re going to have a lot of girls returning which is nice. We have three other laberos that are going to be coming in so it will be good healthy competition for them to battle and see who gets to play for the year – so it will be good for everybody.”

Stachler earned Second Team GWOC honors her senior season playing for the Lady Wave.

“My first three years we didn’t have the best seasons, but my last year we got the new coaches, Jim and Michelle Hardesty and that was one of our best seasons that we have had,” Stacher said. “I am really thankful that I got to have them my senior year.”

Stachler joins an Edison State program that finished the 2018-19 sea-

FM tops Ansonia Lady Tigers

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Lady Jets defeated the visiting Ansonia Lady Tigers 6325 in a Thursday night Cross County Conference basketball game.

“We played very unselfish and found the open man tonight,” said FM coach Abbie Moore.

“I told my girls tonight was going to be about executing our offense and taking what they give us and they did that. We executed very well and we were able to find the open man.”

“They have good defense and they are a nice team,” said Ansonia coach Jim Bolin following the game.

The Lady Jets took a 21-8 first quarter advantage led by Belle Cable’s 7-points, Corina Conley with 6-points, Stella Shellabarger 4-points and Chloe McGlinch and Chloe Peters each with 2-points while Mariah Troutwine was hitting a triple and a bucket for five Lady Tigers’ points.

Franklin Monroe put same daylight between the teams taking the second period 23-7 with McGlinch hitting for 7-points in her first start for the Lady Jets. Conley added 6-points, Belle 4-points and Shellabarger and Peters with 2-points apiece sending the teams to the break with the Lady Jets leading 44-15.

FM took the court with eight Lady Jets in uniform making up the high school’s program, a pro-

gram that does not have a JV team.

“Next man up,” said Coach Moore of current low team numbers. “We know we are going to be hit with situations, being low in numbers and it’s about the next one up and Chloe (McGlinch) – I was very proud of her for coming in tonight. That’s her first varsity start and she came in with confidence and hopefully she got some more confidence tonight.”

Second half play saw low scoring from both teams with period No. 3 going to FM by a 9-0 score as the Lady Tigers would not connect in the period sending the teams to the final of quarter of play with the Lady Jets in command with a 53-15 advantage.

The Lady Tigers used the final period for their best offensive quarter of the night with Trinity Henderson scoring 4-points, and Emily Wright and Sky Edwards each contributing 3-points to match the Lady Jets 10-point fourth quarter.

“We’re young, we’re a work in progress and one night we’re going to come out and surprise somebody,” Coach Bolin said.

“We just have to keep plugging away.”

“We have to be very creative,” Moore said of Lady Jets’ practices. “I bring my shoes about every day. I like to get in and play. I have a great coaching staff and they step in and help when needed.

We’ve been able to be creative and still be competi-

Greenville senior Brooke Stachler signs to play college volleyball for Edison State. Pictured (Front Row L-R) father Shane Stachler, Brooke Stachler, mother Jody Stump, stepfather Tyler Stump, (Back Row L-R) Edison assistant Coach Ashley Ryan, Greenville varsity volleyball coach Michelle Hardesty and Greenville assistant coach Jim Hardesty.

son with a 24-9 record.

“Having a player go off to college says a lot for her and her abilities but it also says a lot for our program this year,” said first year assistant head coach Jim Hardesty. “The fact that colleges were looking at our players speaks volumes as to where this program is headed.”

“Brooke is mentally tough,” continued Hardesty. “We put her through a lot of paces this year be-

ing the first year and we leaned a lot on her as far as leading the team out on the court. The first one I always went to was her to spread the word, to get the rest of them to do what we needed to get them to do and she did a great job with that. For being a first year team, she had a lot of responsibilities and we relied on her because we didn’t know the girls, so she did a lot of the reading of the girls tempers

Lady Wave falls to Tippecanoe

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Belle Cable knocks down a three pointer for the Lady Jets in win over Ansonia. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

tive in practice.”

“I’ve put in late hours at night researching new drills and figuring out what I am going to do with numbers but it has worked so far,” said Moore of injury problems.

“I am so proud of the girls for the effort they give me day in and day out in practice and in the games – and that shows.”

Conley led FM and all scorers in the game with 19 points with teammate Belle Cable hitting for 16points.

FRANKLIN MONROE – C. Conley 19, B. Cable 16, C. McGlinch 9, C. Peters 8, S. Shellabarger 7, S. Bauman 4 – TOTALS 24 6-11 3 63 ANSONIA – T. Henderson 9, M. Troutwine 5, E. Wright 3, S. Edwards 3, R. Marker 3, K. Richert 2 – TOTALS 6 1-4 4 25

TIP CITY – The Lady Wave dropped a GWOC American North road game Wednesday night to the Tippecanoe Lady Red Devils.

Tippecanoe took the opening period 19-5 and pushed their lead to 29-7 outscoring the visitors 10-2 in period No. 2.

The Lady Red Devils used an 11-2 third period to lead 40-9 with the teams heading to the final period of play.

Greenville’s best quarter of the night came in the fourth taking advantage of a slowdown offense on the court putting 7-points on the board while holding Tippecanoe to 8-points.

With the loss, Greenville drops to 1-4 on the season, Tippecanoe improves to 4-1.

Haleigh Mayo led the Lady Wave with 8-points.

Lani Shilt brings the ball up-court for the Lady Wave at Tippecanoe.

(Gaylen Blosser photo)

TV Lady Patriots top Houston

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village Lady Patriots defeated the visiting Houston Lady Wildcats in a Monday night home contest.

The Lady Patriots took the opening period 15-3 and period No. 2 by a 1710 score to lead 32-13 at the break.

Tri-Village made it a 49-20 game after three complete and closed out the night with a 58-32 win.

The Downing sisters led the Lady Patriots and

all scorers – Meghan 17points and Maddie 14points.

TRI-VILLAGE – Meghan Downing 17, Maddie Downing 14, L. Siler 13, E. Printz 10, M Scantland 2, A. Bietry 2 –

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– Carolyn J. Brandon, 78, of Greenville, passed away at 7:35 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at the State of the Heart Care Center, Greenville. Born in Greenville on Aug. 7, 1940, she was one of 7 children born to the late Harry & Elizabeth (Eib) Nealeigh.

Carolyn worked for over 40 years at Inland Steel in Greenville. She loved to go deer hunting, ďŹ shing and was a member of the Fish & Game Club. Her family meant the world to her, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will truly be missed.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband George H. Brandon: sisters Martha Wilt and Madonna Sellman; and brothers Eugene Nealeigh and Glen Nealeigh.

She is survived by her sons George & Rebecca Brandon; John & Teresa Brandon; Jeff & Ursala Brandon: 8 grandchildren: 22 great- grandchildren: sisters Dortha & Don Durst; Gloria Blume: numerous nieces and nephews: as well as many more family members and friends.

Friends are invited to join the family at a graveside service on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at 10 a.m. in Abbotsville Cemetery, Greenville. Burial to follow.

Arrangements entrusted to the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Online sympathies www.zecharbailey.com. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

HUNT – Robert “Bob�

L. Hunt, 70, of Greenville, passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital.

He was born March 17, 1948 in Union City, Ind., to the late Russell Lester Hunt II and Geraldine (Brenner) Birum.

Bob worked at Fram for 19 years; then continued working at Wal-Mart for 15 years. He loved going ďŹ shing, camping, and watching WWE wrestling. He attended Heavy Metal Church of Christ in Greenville. Bob had a deep following with his Lord.

Bob is survived by his loving companion of 42 years, Gloria Hodge of Greenville; his daughters, Lila (Joseph) Martin of Corbin, Kentucky and Lillian (Rob) Caywood of Celina; his grandchildren, Seth Martin, Israel Martin, Cordell Hunt, and Gracie MaeMae Boyd; his brother; Russell L. Hunt, III of Ripley, Tenn.; his niece, Olivia Wilson; and his nephew, Rusty Hunt.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus with Pastor Mike Fish ofďŹ ciating.

Bob’s family request that memorial contributions be made to State of the Heart of Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes. com.

BROCK

– William Walter “ B u t c h �

Brock, 73, of Coletown, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at the Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Butch was born Jan. 16, 1945 in Castine, and the son of the late Billy and Martha (Scearse) Brock Jr. He was a retired contractor and builder in the Greenville area and was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Army.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson Gavin BrockHaines.

Butch is survived by his children Lori (Toby) Cain of Englewood, Skip (Andrea) Brock of Versailles and Bethany Brock and her ďŹ ancĂŠ Jeff Parker of Benton, Ark.; grandchildren Courtney Fox, Matthew Fox, Zachary Cain, Autumn Brock, Lilyan Brock, Liam Brock and Levi Brock as well as his sister Shirley Schleiger.

There will be a Private Celebration of Life Service at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Condolences for the family may be sent to www. zecharbailey.com.

MANGEN – Albert J. Mangen, 84, of Versailles, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. He was born June 13, 1934 the son of the late Leonard & Margaret (Grisey) Mangen.

He is preceded in death

by his parents; and his wife, Mary Helen Mangen.

He is survived by his children: Alex Mangen of Greenville, Lisa (Mangen) Downer of Twinsburg, Eric Mangen of Troy, and Mark Mangen of Michigan; 13 grandchildren & numerous great grandchildren.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.

METZCAR – William

Metzcar, 72, of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 following an extended illness.

William graduated from New Madison High School.

He went on to retire as a supervisor from Norcold.

William served our country in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Ranger, through the Vietnam War. He is a lifetime member of the Greenville VFW Post #7262, a member of the Arcanum VFW Post #4161, and a member of the Arcanum Historical Society. He enjoyed spending time traveling with his wife, whether it was going to the beach or visiting other relatives. He loved his family and will be missed dearly.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Gayla Metzcar; parents, William Metzcar, Sr., and Myrtle Metzcar; son, Robert Metzcar; brother, Richard Metzcar, and sister, Mary Dona Hart.

William is survived by his siblings, Leona (Edwin) Mohrmeyer, Edward (Ginny) Metzcar, Sandra Metzcar, and Jean Fourman; children, Virginia (Frank) Metzcar, Mark (Faith) Mitchell, Marsha (Gary) McCauley, Manina (Gary) Leigeber, Melinda (Spin) Williams, Michaela (Steve) Mitchell, Joel (Kris) Mitchell, and Merrilee (Michael) Lohmann; grandchildren, Shawna (Matt) Brewer, Josh (Nikki) Carter, Jared (Paige) Weimer, Trisha (Adam) Beatty, John Lohmann, Nicole Lohmann, Rebecca Myers, Mackenzie McCauley, Lain Mitchell, Deakin Mitchell, Ardin Mitchell; greatgrandchildren, Branson Leigeber, Hailey Kingery, Jaykob Myers, MJ Boyd, Elynn Beatty, Alayna Beatty, Payton Carter, and Kayden Myers; brother-in-law, Chris (Patty) Engle; sisterin-law, Virginia Engle; several nieces and nephews, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will

be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, 10 a.m. at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, Ohio 45304.

Burial to follow at Hollansburg Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent by going online to www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com.

WESTFALL – Hanna Sue Westfall was born en-route to Spectrum Hospital Grand Rapids, Mich. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at 5:57 a.m. and passed away at 8:36 p.m. from complications associated with Trisomy 13. She was the second daughter of Randall & Brenda Westfall of Rodney, Mich.

From the family: “Baby Hanna gave us a full day to enjoy her and be loved, surrounded by close family and friends creating memories. She smiled, stretched her arms and legs, and cooed. Her very brief life is hard to grasp but her daring entrance into this world, life ďŹ lled with overwhelming joy and love, and most peaceful transition to her heavenly home will be her unforgettable story.â€?

She is survived by her father and mother; a sister Heidi (5); and a brother Hewyt (2); maternal grandmother Linda Simler of Lena, IL and paternal grandfather Jerry Westfall of Greenville; aunt Jennifer (Mike) Waymire of Arcanum, aunt Beth (Michael) Gordon of SpringďŹ eld, IL, aunt Brittany Simler of Portland, OR and cousins Hayley Penka and Paisley Waymire.

Great-grandparents Martha Baker of Troy, OH; Albert and Betty Simler of Freeport, IL and Wayne Derrer of Lanark, IL also survive her.

She is preceded in death by maternal grandmother Connie Westfall and paternal grandfather Duane Simler; great-grandparents William and Patricia Westfall, Walter Brumbaugh and Fairy Derrer. Hanna’s eternal place of rest is in the Garden of Hymns section of Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport, IL. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Pitsburg Church of the Brethren (8376 PitsburgLaura Road, Arcanum) with a time of greeting the family and sharing of a meal immediately following.

THOMPSON – Tonia C. Thompson, 53, of Greenville, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at Wayne HealthCare.

She was born on March 25, 1965 in Troy, Ohio to the late Richard and Fay (Kiser) Dershem.

Tonia was the president of The Women’s Auxiliary at The Greenville Eagle’s.

She loved children and planning all of the children’s parties at the Eagle’s.

She was a LPN and worked at various nursing homes in the Darke County area.

Tonia is survived by her husband of 8 years, Craig Thompson of Greenville, whom she married on July 2, 2010; her daughters, Heather (Chad) Robison of Union City, Ohio, and Nicole (Jeff) Gaylord of Pennsylvania; her son, Michael Shoenleben of Greenville; her grandchildren, Case Robison and Allis Robison; her siblings, Richard Dershem of Troy and April Darner of Sidney, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Tonia’s life will be on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor Randy Devor ofďŹ ciating.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in Tonia’s memory.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes. com.

VEHRE

– John Leo Vehre, 84, of Greenville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at 4:40 a.m. at Brookdale of Greenville. He was born May 21, 1934 in Adena, the son of the late Carl Mathew & Olive Blanche (Sargent) Vehre. He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. John was the Director of the Environmental Division of the Darke County Health Department under the supervision of Dr. Terrance Holman; He also worked for several other Health Departments before Darke County. He was a member of the Greenville VFW; American Legion; Lions Club; he loved sports and coached summer youth

league baseball while he lived in Bluffton.

John is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Janet Vehre.

John is survived by his wife, Anne Elizabeth (Swingle) Vehre of Greenville whom he married January 18, 1958; his sons & daughter in law, John L. Vehre, Jr. & wife Dr. Beth Vehre of Greenville, Karl Mark Vehre of Findlay; his grandchildren: Alysha Anne Vehre, Karl Scott Vehre, and Alexander John Vehre; brother, Carl M. Vehre of Youngstown; sister, Marcia L. & Greg Moore of Clermont, Fla. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, with Pastor Bob Bitner ofďŹ ciating. The family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Veteran’s services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenville Public Library.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey. com.

SLOAN – Elizabeth Ann Sloan, 50, of Arcanum, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.

Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at Painter Creek Church of the Brethren, 8593 St. Rt. 571, Arcanum. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon. Services will begin at noon and lunch will immediately follow.

FRAZIER – Garry Edward Frazier, 62, of Laura died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. Visitation was held Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington.

At a later date, Garry will be returned to the hills of Kentucky where he loved to be.

WILSON – Billy J. “Bill� Wilson, 83, of Palestine, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. A funeral service was held Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at Palestine Church of Christ. Burial is in Palestine Cemetery.

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GREENVILLE – The Memory Lane Monday Dance beneďŹ t for Stand Up for Angel was a success, according to dance organizer Tom Everhart.

The dances are held at the Greenville VFW and the dance held on Dec. 10 was designed to be a beneďŹ t for Angel Nicely to help with the purchase of a Drago wheelchair to help her stand. All the proceeds from the VFW and Memory Lane went to Angel.

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Seminarian Fund encourages support

Shown are Dr. David Farst, Angel Tree Representative, Ava Farst, and Debbie Metzner, Mission Committee member

Faith participates in Angel Tree program ARCANUM – Arcanum Faith United Methodist Church is participating in Angel Tree, a program of Prison Fellowship.

This mission project reaches out to the children of prisoners and their families with the love of Christ at Christmas time. The Angle Tree project connects a child with their

parent behind bars and offers joy and hope to a prisoner’s family. Church members contact the families and buy and deliver Christmas gifts in the name of the incarcerated parent.

Faith is a missionminded church located at 101 E. South St. in Arcanum. Their church service is at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

York to perform at Gospel Music Center UNION CITY – On Dec. 20, 7 p.m., the Gospel Music Center is excited to present Joelle York and her daughter Alysa in a special Christmas program singing favorite Christmas carols.

Joelle (Schmid) York, originally from Coldwater, has been a resident of Darke County for 32 years. Joelle has been married to her loving husband, Ben York for 21 years. They have three teenage daughters and reside in Greenville.

Joelle is an independent vocalist. She sings for weddings, funer-

Woodington hosts service GREENVILLE – The Woodington Congregational Christian Church will present “The Light of the World is Jesus” on Dec. 18, 7 p.m. They will sing your favorite Christmas hymns. There will be an old-fashioned candle lighting service.

Refreshments and fellowship will be the basement after the service.

Rev. Jim Fulton and the congregation invite you to come and enjoy an evening at The Church by the Side of the Road, located seven miles north of Greenville on State Route 49.

als, anniversaries, benefits, Christmas parties, Greenville horse parade, as well as singing the national anthem in many places. “I enjoy performing anywhere needed,” said York. York added, “I enjoy giving my gift back to the community.”

The York family will be presenting a perfect holiday celebration. Admission is free. A love offering will be taken.

The Gospel Music Center is located at 340 North Howard St. Union City, Ind. Terry and Raine, directors of the center, can be reached at (937) 423-6335 or (937) 467-9305.

Memory Lane dance slated GREENVILLE – Memory Lane Monday Dance will host its Christmas and New Years Eve Party on Monday, Dec. 17, 1-3:30 p.m., at the Greenville VFW, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville.

This will be a carry-in dinner. Beverages will be available at the bar. For more information, contact Tom Everhart at 5471905.

Greenville COB service GREENVILLE – The Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., invites everyone to Christmas Eve services on Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. This special service entitled “Come Let Us Adore Him” focuses attention on the Savior. The service includes a participatory sharing of the Christmas story along with the singing of carols, candle lighting and celebrating Communion.

Please come to worshipfully adore Jesus. A nursery is available. Contact 937-548-3583 for more information.

Don Kepler

Kepler will turn 90 PITSBURG – Don Kepler, of Pitsburg, will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Dec. 31. He would enjoy cards sent to his home at PO Box 181, Pitsburg, Ohio 45358. His family wants him to know they love him.

GREENVILLE – Last year, 19 local men studying to be Catholic priests each received a $1,000 scholarship from a community fund that supports religious vocations. Every seminarian from the Sidney and St. Mary’s deaneries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati received an award from the North Deaneries Seminarian Fund of the Darke County Foundation.

The permanent scholarship endowment was established in 2013 by Melvin and Mary Ann Stucke of Versailles, and the fund has grown with additional donations from the community. The Stuckes have committed to match any 2018-19 donation up to $300. One hundred percent of donations go directly into the Seminarian Fund.

In thanking donors for last year’s support, seminarians made these remarks: * “Your generosity and support are very encouraging and give me new energy as I continue on my journey towards the priesthood. When I entered the seminary, I did not know how I was going

to pay for it all. Being the eighth of nine kids in my family, money was a concern. So for you to donate a scholarship makes me extremely grateful. Please be at peace in your life and know I will be praying for you all!” * “I extend my heartfelt appreciation for awarding me a scholarship towards my priestly formation.

This is a sign that I am not alone on my journey.

I am aware that each one of you has sacrificed his/ her resources to donate towards this effort. May the good Lord reward you, give you good health, and bless your families. With God’s grace, I will be ordained a deacon this year.

Be assured of my constant prayers for you, now as a seminarian and in the future as a priest.”

Melvin emphasized that most seminarians incur tuition and living expenses aside from any financial assistance provided by the archdiocese or religious order. Undergraduate students in college seminaries receive limited assistance from the archdiocese.

“We invite the community to join us in this

Trinity hosts Service of Hope on Dec. 19 VERSAILLES – Is this Christmas season a time of mixed emotion for you?

Christmas is meant to be a time to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

However, not everyone has the feeling of celebration with the chaos of shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking or maybe it’s because you are going through a sad time. You may be dealing with the death of a loved one; facing life after divorce or separation; coping with the loss of a job or friendship; living with health issues; or a number of other situations that make the Christmas season sad or stressed.

For this reason, Trinity Lutheran Church at 204 E. Wood St., Versailles will be having a Service of Hope on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. This service is unique in that it seeks to give space and time for comfort and hope in the midst of celebration. Quiet songs and contemplative readings offer support, comfort and strength for the journey through the holiday season. Their hope is that worshipers will hear the word of God at this special service and will move from sadness and stress to peace and hope.

This service is open to the public. They hope that you will feel comfort

in joining them for this special Service of Hope as they share in the preparation of the birth of the Christ child.

Trinity’s Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service will be held on Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. Special music will begin at 10:30 p.m.

If you don’t have a home church, they’d love to have you celebrate the birth of Christ with them.

deductible donation to the fund by writing a check to the Darke County Foundation (memo: Seminarian Fund). Mail to: Darke County Foundation, P.O. Box 438, Greenville, OH 45331. For more information, contact Melvin Stucke at (937) 526-3801.

Darke Co. Singles hold dance on Dec. 22 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Singles Group will host a Singles Dance on Saturday, Dec. 22 in the VFW 7272 ballroom, 219 N. Ohio St., Greenville. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance is from 8-11 p.m.

Garrie Woorley and “Backstage Pass” will provide the music for their December dance. Garrie Woorley is a singer/song writer with a very special approach to classic rock with a southern feel. He has a new album White

Roses – it is a soulful testimony to Woolery’s eclectic approach to music. This popular band from Connersville, Ind. plays a wide variety of music with something for everyone.

Please bring snacks, appetizers, finger foods to share with group.

The public is invited – no membership required.

This is for singles 21 and older. Admission is $6.

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BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Judge Jonathan P. Hein on Monday ordered Sierra Hill of Union City to continued community control sanctions with “a successful completion of a sober liv-

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David Rohrer told Hein his client wanted to “forego hearings� and admit to the violations. Rohrer said his client needed “one last effort to change the bad behavior.�

The Darke County Adult Probation Department suggested Hill be sent to the Sojurn House treatment facility in Hamilton, which will assess Hill and suggest treatment according to her speciďŹ c needs.

Hill successfully completed treatments with the MonDay program earlier this year.

Hill told Hein she was “struggling with the transition from jail to MonDay and back to jail� but also said “I’m not going to give up.�

Also appearing for sentencing on Monday was Darrell Perkins, 40, of Greenville, on charges of aggravated trafďŹ cking in drugs, Perkins was ordered to up to 60 months community control sanctions and must pay $790 in restitution to the Greenville Police Department and Darke County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce.

The following appeared on grand jury indictments: * Michael Evans, 38, of

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Union City, Ohio, has been indicted on charges of felonious assault and domestic violence. A pre-trial hearing was set for Jan. 14. Evans was released on an own recognizance bond and is to have no contact with the victim. * Kenny A. Pryor, 36, of Greenville, faces up to three years in prison for domestic violence charges. A pre-trial conference was set for Jan. 14. Pryor remains free on an own recognizance bond. * Nicholas Rohrer, 48, of Ft. Recovery, appeared on a three-count indictment, including felonious assault, failure to comply with the order or signal of a police ofďŹ cer and misconduct at an emergency.

A pretrial hearing was set for Jan. 14 and Hein agreed to continue Rohrer’s own recognizance bond. * Dustin Kendrick, 29, of Greenville, was indicted on one charge of domestic violence. A Jan. 17 status conference was set. Kendrick remains free on an own recognizance bond. * David Daniels, 38, of Greenville, faces 12 months for a charge of possession of cocaine. A Jan. 17 status conference was set and Daniels was placed on pre-trial supervision. * David Hendricks of Greenville faces two counts, including aggravated possession of meth and tampering with evidence. A status conference will be held Jan. 17.

Hendrix is on pre-trial supervision. * Christopher Back, 49,

Sierra Hill appeared in court Monday with defense attorney David Rohrer.

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Legislative Voice of the Family Farmer The Farmers Union Announces the following winners of its “Turkey and Ham Rafeâ€? held at the Great Darke County Fair this year.

Gary L. Batty, Versailles James Black, Arcanum Carol Brown, Versailles Debbie Csaplik, Ansonia Ken Daughtery, Greenville Susan DeRegnaucourt, Ansonia Janie Detling, Pitsburg

Cathy Hays, Hollansburg Louise Hileman, New Madison John & Janice Knapke, Greenville John R. Labig, Greenville Karen Livingston, Union City, OH Karla Marshal, Versailles

Rynda Mullennix, Gettysburg Bob Niswonger, Greenville Tom Oliver, Union City, OH Travis Parsons, Versailles Gary A. Pemberton, Greenville Emily Walters, Rossburg Brenda Wick, Arcanum

The Farmers Union would also like to thank the following county businesses & individuals who sponsored this year’s rafe.

Ansonia Lumber Co Auto Charge & Start Barga Sales & Service Bolyard Heating & Cooling, Inc. The Bootery Jim Buchy Commercial Printing Co. Darke County Tile Co. DeWeese Family Dietrich Signs Eikenberry’s Everman Farms

Farmers Union Insurances Ted Finnarn, Attorney Finnarn Development Corp.

Finnarn Farms Flaig Lumber Co. Kevin Flory Landscaping Lawn Care Francis Furniture Greenville National Bank Hahn Electric Hartnagle Farm Harvestland-Pitsburg Helen’s Flowers & Gifts Rodney Hill Trucking

The Butcher Block Keller Grain & Feed, Inc. Littman-Thomas Insurance Agency Marty McCabe Painting McKnight Family David Niley North Star Hdwe. & Implement Todd Rhoades Farm Theora Rismiller SRS Engine Parts Schultz Motors Scott and Julie Sease Second National Bank

Sherwin-Williams Store C.D. Shields Farms Doug Shields Investments Jed Smith Farms Linda Stachler, County Recorder Stryker Belgians Sullenbarger Farms Superior Implement & Supply Jim Surber, County Engineer Wieland Jewelers, Inc. Jim Zumbrink & Family Scott Zumbrink-Treasurer

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snacks, and a complimentary glass of champagne to toast the new year.

Throughout the night there will be chances to win prizes, signature cocktails at the fully stocked cash bar, and a photo booth for capturing memories.

The musical entertainment for this event will feature the Kim Kelly Orchestra, a 17-piece band based out of Dayton, and offering a wide-selection of styles ranging from big band/ swing, classic & contemporary rock, Latin, ballads, modern pop, and Broadway/show selections. Kim Kelly and his orchestra primarily play in the Tri-State area (Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana) but routinely travel throughout the United

States for clients that recognize and want the very best. Their most recognizable out-of-state event was a Super Bowl Gala for the Dallas Cowboys. The variety of sound brought by the KKO is sure to make this a memorable evening and a swinging start to 2019!

Tickets for this entertainment-filled evening are $50 each, $80 per couple, or $300 for a table of eight.

You can purchase tickets online or at the Main Street Greenville office (located in the Welcome Center at 421 S. Broadway). Tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite.com.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Fire Department received an early Christmas present. Francis Furniture of Greenville generously donated six premium La-Z-boy recliners. On hand to help deliver was Josh Paul (Francis Furniture). Also shown are Russ Thompson (Fire Chief), Damion Cook (Firefighter), Daniel Myers (Captain), Jeremy Brandenburg (Lieutenant).

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profit organization dedicated to revitalizing downtown Greenville. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or have questions, please contact Crysta at 937-5484998 or info@mainstreet-

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Main Street Greenville thanks the Champagne Champion level sponsors for this event, Family Health Services and Wayne HealthCare.

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GREENVILLE – Through the first two weekends of the Darke County Community Christmas

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Through October of this year, Fish’s Choice Pantry has served 4,880 individuals and 1,722 families including 591 individuals over 65 and 138 new families; 226 home deliveries have been made by the pantry volunteers who have put in 2202.5 hours of serving.

Director Kristy Cutarelli shares that, “The support and willingness of this community to help fill the needs of others is outstanding!”

The Christmas Drive also provides funding for GRCC’s Food Pantry. From January through November, GRCC’s Food Pantry has served 3,352 households that have 11,536 individuals; some of these numbers reflect some duplication as households are allowed to come twice a month. GRCC’s Food Pantry is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and Director Sharon Fellers said, “The need is still great and we appreciate all who help support us.”

Community Unity is a financial ministry that helps needy Darke County residents with utilities, rent, medical needs and emergency transportation.

Through the end of October of this year $36,026.61 has gone out to help clients that qualify for assistance.

President Doug Klinsing shared that with 396 homes being assisted so far in 2018, more clients have already been helped with more funds than in all of 2017.

In Arcanum the Food Pantry operated by the Faith United Methodist

Church has provided food to more than 600 individuals so far in 2018. They also supply food vouchers to those in need as they work in cooperation with Sutton’s Super Value in Arcanum. This ministry that was established in May 2007 and takes phone calls on Wednesdays to set up orders that are then picked on Thursdays. Margaret Craig says she feels fortunate that clients may get food once a month due to the generous help of the food drives sponsored by the Arcanum Schools in October, the Boy Scouts in March and, of course, the Community Christmas Drive.

The Castine Area Food Bank has been able to help a number of families needing food due to a number of churches in the Castine area that support their good work. The Ansonia United

Methodist Church Food Bank has helped many families over the years with bags of groceries for people in addition to giving food vouchers. This is possible in large part due to the help of the Community Christmas Drive.

The Christmas Drive will continue to accept donations on Friday and Saturday, December 21 and 22. Donations can also be made to the “Darke County Community Christmas Drive” at P.O. Box 412, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or by dropping off a donation to Community Christmas Drive Treasurer Mike Boyer at the main branch of the Greenville National Bank. Questions about the drive can be directed to cochairmen Joseph Soley at 937-547-0533, Mel Musser at 937-626-7100 or Jim Morehouse at 937-5471557.

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Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Sloan, who passed away Dec. 6 was named an honory FM cheerleader in 2014. Ms. Sloan is pictured in the middle, back row, with a group of the school’s basketball cheerleaders.

Jets’ ‘biggest fan’ remembered SUSAN HARTLEY

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ARCANUM The Franklin Monroe community lost its “biggest fan” last week, with the passing of Elizabeth Ann Sloan, known to many as Beth.

Ms. Sloan, who also held the title of honorary cheerleader for FM basketball, passed away Dec. 6, following an ongoing illness.

During Saturday’s game between the Franklin Monroe Jets and Houston Wildcats, FM cheerleaders decorated an honorary chair in their friend’s memory – complete with her blue and white cheerleading outfit and pom poms with a sign, which read “In loving memory of Beth, the Jets’ biggest fan.”

Ms. Sloan was officially named as an honorary cheerleader for Jets basketball in 2014.

Mike Gray, superintendent of Darke County Educational Services Center and former FM teacher and coach, said he was inspired by the 1988 FM graduate.

“She was a student when I taught there. She always came to the basketball games. I was varsity coach then,” Gray said.

“She was the cheerleader of the whole school.”

Gray called Ms. Sloan “an inspiration for all of the students. I never saw her have a down day. She was always there for anything that had to do with FM, she was Miss FM. We will miss her.”

Current Jets coach Troy Myers called Ms. Sloan “a pleasant person to be around.”

“She would sit right behind or right across from the bench,” Myers said, at home games. “The intent of Beth’s heart was so pure.

You saw joy in her face all the time. She was there to cheer on the Jets.”

Julee Sloan Bourne said her sister Beth came to live with her about 10 years ago, reconnecting with the FM community and especially Jets basketball.

“My son was on the team. She was always ‘Aunt Beth’ to the boys. All of the boys would say ‘hey, Aunt Beth’ when they saw her,” Bourne said. “Elizabeth was so unique. I always say she was an angel sent down here.”

Bourne said most people didn’t know her sister’s

FM cheerleaders decorated a chair in honor of honorary cheerleader Elizabeth Sloan, who passed away Dec. 6. The chair was on display during the Dec. 8 basketball game between the Jets and Houston Wildcats. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

medical history. She was born with no hip sockets, a congenital disorder, Bourne explained.

“She had two total hips put in, then removed because they didn’t work.

She had developmental disabilities, but was high functioning.”

Bourne said she believed her sister had 42 surgeries by the time she was 35 years old. Her first surgery took place when she was six months old.

Even through all her medical difficulties, Ms. Sloan remained active and positive.

During one bout with surgery, Bourne said her sister coded – and enjoyed telling about “how she went to Heaven and the Lord sent her back because she wasn’t ready to leave Earth. She would tell that story and we would laugh.

I would tell her ‘you’re not done yet, the Jets need their cheerleader.’ That was in 2002, when she was in the hospital for six months.”

Ms. Sloan used a walker for support, Bourne said.

“You always knew when Beth was in the house.

She walked with a hop, not a gait. She would walk down the gym floor (at the high school) and everyone would stop to pat her on the back. After they talked, they’d say ‘Beth, I gotta go now,’ and she’d clunk across the gym floor. There wasn’t anybody who didn’t love her and embrace her.

She had a halo because she was amazing. She was shining, always had a smile and was always positive.”

Services for Ms. Sloan will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at Painter Creek Church of the Brethren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services.

GREENVILLE – It’s not too late to place a bid on one or more 13 original oil paintings of Darke County barns.

The first-of-its-kind exhibit at Garst, Christmas on the Farm is on display at the Garst Museum in Greenville through December. Silent auction bids are being taken up until 3 p.m. Dec. 23, said Jenny Clark, marketing and project manager for the museum.

The paintings feature barns located throughout Darke County and include structures from both the 1800s and early 1900s.

Many of the barns have been restored and most have a unique history, which is included with the exhibit.

Also, each painting has been given a name, some relating to the barn’s history or setting.

The idea to feature Christmas on the Farm came about, Clark said, when Hamilton-area artist Robert Kroeger contacted Clark earlier this year.

After learning what Kroeger wanted to do, Clark began scoping out barns throughout the county, eventually taking Kroeger on a tour of 15 to 20 barns in April.

“He did some rough

sketches and then decided which barns he would paint,” Clark said of the artist, who delivered the framed paintings to the museum in October.

Kroeger also was looking for barns with some history, said Clark, who took time to contact barn owners and did research on each structure.

One of the round barns featured in the exhibit is no longer standing, Clark said, but has been purchased by a local individual who had it professionally torn down piece by piece.

“He has it stored and plans on rebuilding it to house a business,” Clark said.

Kroeger was able to see photos of the barn to create his painting.

In the rafters of another barn featured in the exhibit, the current owners found love letters dating from the 19th century.

“We have copies of the letters here for visitors to read,” Clark said, noting how each barn in the exhibit has some interesting history.

Bidders may browse the exhibit and pick up informative cards, which share facts for each barn with some of the information written by the artist.

Kroeger, who also has written a book about golf courses in Scotland and who is an avid runner, has set a goal to paint barns and

The Christmas on the Farm exhibit and silent auction will end Dec. 23 at Garst Museum. The exhibit features 13 original oil paintings of historic Darke County barns by artist Robert Kroeger. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

write essays about each barn he paints in all of Ohio’s 88 counties, Clark said.

“He plans on returning to Darke County next October,” Clark said, and has plans to participate in the 2020 Gathering at Garst.

Kroeger is donating half the proceeds from the silent auction to Garst Museum, Clark said.

The 13 historic Darke County Barns include: * Epitome, Bishop Road, west of Greenville * The Potter’s Barn, Bear’s Mill * Seeds and Herbs, Requarth Road next to U.S. 127 overpass * The Hybrid, Byrely Road, south of Gettysburg * Love Letters, Ludy Road, west of Greenville * The Surprise Barn, State Route 185, near Versailles * Snowbound, Wasson Road, Union City, Ohio

* Twins, State Route 502, west of Greenville * Tunnels, SebringWarner Road, southeast of Greenville * Recycled, U.S. 127, south of Greenville * Cribs, Corn and Combines, Etter Road, Bradford * Salvation, is no longer standing but was located on Gettysburg-Pitsburg Road, across from Pleasant View Church * Warrick’s Wish, Beamsville-Union City Road, northwest of Greenville The Christmas on the Farm exhibit is free. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1-4 p.m.

Sunday.

Please register with the museum receptionist for a bid number. The highest bidder for each painting will be contacted Dec. 23.

Spirit employees honored at Christmas bash LINDA MOODY

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GREENVILLE – Spirit Medical Transport co-owners, Brian K. Hathaway and Aaron Guthrie, president/ CEO and vice president, respectively, presented awards to employees and recognized a few others at their Christmas party held in the Youth Building at the Darke County Fairgrounds.

Recipients of President’s awards for hours of service were: John R. Hathaway, EMT, 4172.73 hours; EMTAdvanced Jeremy Miller, 3147.25 hours; Paramedic Charles Rock, 3483.87 hours; Eric Hester, quality assurance/billing, 2991 hours; Darlene Wilcox, administrative assistant, 2705.27 hours; Steve Kellem Jr. of maintenance, 2403.42 hours; Wanda Schroeder; and Leah Poling, Amanda Patterson and Jennifer Sullivan of dispatch with 2327, 2321, 2307 hours, respectively.

Also recognized were Greenville Federal for its “superior financial support for Spirit; Medical Director Dr. Emily Kraft; Dr. Robert Girmann, medical director of 11 years; Four County Career Center, EMS Educational Partnership; Ryan Williams, EMS, coordinator efforts; Marla Werner, remedial and educational support; Dave Snider, ‘exceptional mentor and true friend’ to Spirit’s success; David Cahill, ‘exceptional mentor’ to the management team; and Justin Mohler, financial adviser.

Those honored during the Spirit Medical Transport Christmas celebration were, kneeling, Jennifer Owens; and standing, David Cahill, John Hathaway, Linda Hartzell, Leah Poling, Jennifer Sullivan, Amanda Fellers, Darleen Wilcox, Scott Wolf, Amanda Patterson, Barry Brown, Jeremy Miller, Sarah Stump, Wanda Schroeder, Eric Hester, Steve Kellem, Tori Perry, Brian K. Hathaway and Aaron Guthrie. (Linda Moody photo)

Accomplishment honors went to EMTs Jennifer Owens, Amanda Patterson and Amanda Fellers, while Certified Ambulance Documentation Specialist awards were presented to Brian Brown, Scott Wolf, Tori Penny and Sarah Stump. Kate Baker was recognized with a Certified Ambulance Coder award.

Also recognized were retirees Robert Guthrie and Linda Hartzell, with 11 years of service, and Kendall Morrow, four years of service.

The leadership team at Spirit, in addition to Hathaway and Guthrie, is comprised of: Brian R. Brown, operations manager; Sally Wilson; employee relations/human resources (HR) director; Andrea Cahill; HR assistant/northern district manager; Captains Sarah Stump, Todd Marburger, Jeremy Miller and Charles Rock; Eric Hester; captain of billing/ QA; Leah Poling; dispatch supervisor; Darleen Wilcox; executive administrative assistant/accounts payable; Cynthia Bruner;

Spirit Medical Transport’s Employee of the Year is Lynnetta Rock, shown here with the co-owners of the ambulance service; Brian K. Hathaway, CEO/president, on the left and Vice President Aaron Guthrie. (Linda Moody photo)

regulatory compliance administrative assistant; and Natasha Dubeansky; HR/ communications assistant.

Selected Employee of the Year was Lynnetta Rock of Greenville.

Winners in the ugly sweater awards were: Julie Cates, most creative; Tyler Dubeansky, most festive; Scott Wolf, funniest; and all-around ugliest, Brian Brown.

Hathaway also extended appreciation to Union City, Ohio, Fire Department for standing by the Spirit station so that employees could enjoy the Christmas

party.

Spirit will be celebrating 12 years of service on Feb. 16. They started with eight employees, three ambulances and two wheelchair vans. Now, there are 113 employees, with 43 facilities on the waiting list wanting services. There are now a total of 20 ambulances, 12 wheelchair vans and four ambulatory vehicles.

Other Spirit services are based out of Liberty, Ind., Celina, Van Wert and Sidney in addition to Greenville.

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

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

BAPTIST

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

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

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

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

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

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CHURCH OF CHRIST

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CHURCH OF GOD

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

EPISCOPAL

St Paul’s Episcopal Church 201 S Broadway St., Greenville 548-5575

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

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

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Helen’s Flowers 937-548-3008 1146 Sweitzer St. Greenville, OH 54331 www.helensflowersgreenville.com

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

PENTACOSTAL

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PRESBYTERIAN

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

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WESLEYAN

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The chapter also has Chocolate Covered Pecans, Shelled Pecan Halves, Whole Cashews, mixed nuts, Peanut Brittle Bites, Honey Krunch Peanuts, Southern Fried Skinless Peanuts, and roasted almonds, as well as a variety of gift packs. You can still get beef summer sausage, beef sticks, and Buff Lo Dip. There are also multiple different cheeses available, as well as trail bologna50. There are also 8 oz containers of local Grogean honey, creamed honey and honey butter.

Barbeque sauce is available in gallon size and 19.5 oz.

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Arcanum gets help with Christmas in the Park and Horse Parade ARCANUM – The Arcanum Business Association and the Arcanum Athletic Boosters would like to extend a big thank you to all of the companies that sponsored the second annual Christmas in the Park & Horse Parade in Arcanum on Dec. 8.

They would also like to thank the following for their support: Mayor Judy Fourman, Village Administrator Bill Kessler, village council members, Police Chief An-

drew Ashbaugh, Fire Chief Kurt Troutwine, Utility Supervisor Kier Smith, utility workers, Arcanum Street Department (Mark & Jenni), horse parade committee, Arcanum Butler Superintendent John Stephens, Arcanum Virtual Academy Director Jim Gray, Arcanum virtual academy students, AJ Aikman, Chris Guillerman, Cub Scouts in Arcanum and the parade Grand Marshals Dick and Dee Mathias.

Appreciation was also ex-

Shown are (front row) Ryan Delk, street department; Lisa Marcum, Ladybug Community Beautification chair; (second row) Jason Howard, Chris Hunt, Wirrig, (third row) Cody Nealeigh, Ethan Saylor, Jennifer Robertson, Ladybug member Angela Beumer, (back row) Matt Myers, Billy Hoyt, Jerrod Marshall and Colton Nealeigh. Not pictured is Rob Weyant.

Street department honored GREENVILLE – The Greenville Street Department was honored by the Ladybug Garden Club for outstanding achievement in design, maintenance of Commercial Property and Community Beautification in Christmas Decorating. The downtown Green-

ville has come alive with lighting on the traffic circle, all lamp posts, the City Building landscape, Annie Oakley Park, and this year they added special strands of snowflake garland across Broadway. All their efforts are appreciated for making the downtown outstanding.

FM HOMECOMING COURT

PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe Student Council held the Homecoming Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 14. The Homecoming Court includes (from left) Sophomore Representatives Raegan Warner and Micah Stacy; Queen and King Candidates: Shelby Bowser, Luke Booher, Jordan Rhoades, Kennedy Morris, Ethan Coppess, Anna Flora, Peyton Archer, Larkin Ressler, Kirsten Zink, Ethan Conley; Princess: Lillian Moore; Junior Representatives: Chloe Peters, Jarod Hegemier; Freshmen Representatives: Maya Diceanu, and Mitchell Schmitmeyer. Not pictured is Prince: Wyatt Bixler.

tended to the Pleasant Hill VFW Post #6557 with their color guard unit that led the parade with the American flag. They would also like to thank the residents of Arcanum. They could not accomplish the parade without the support of the community.

The committee also thanks all of the volunteers from the Arcanum Community of Faith Church and FHC Church in Arcanum.

Thank you to all of the individuals, residents, community organizations and volunteers that helped decorate Ivester Park with Christmas lights.

They would also like to thank all of the parade participants. Thank you for all of the individual riders and teams of horses that braved the weather and made the parade a huge success. They appreciate your dedication and commitment.

Platinum Sponsors – Wintrow Signs & Designs and Tribute Funeral Home Gold Sponsors – Belle Fiole Tanning & Spa, Flaig Lumber, Rumpke, Greenville National Bank, Picnics Pizza & Grille, and Suttons Foods Silver Sponsors – American Muscle Car, Minuteman Press of Greenville, Skippy’s Garage, Larry Fourman Construction, RJ Warner Insurance, Lowes Home Improvement in Greenville, Troutwine Auto Sales, Second National Bank, Lyle Bixler Realty, JAFE Decorating, Orme Hardware, 4One Apparel, A & S Promotions, Millers Tavern, Greenville Federal Bank, Arcanum Lion’s Club, Dave Knapp Ford, Brumbaugh Construction, Kreitzer Funeral Home, Lightning Electric, Wayne Healthcare, HER Realty – Sue Bowman, and Arcanum Community of Faith Church Bronze Sponsors – Greenville ACE Hardware, SRL-Troutwine Insurance, Graves-Fearon Insurance

Agency, Financial Achievement Services, Hittle Buick GMC, Martin’s Lemonade, Sams Club on Miller Lane, Wieland Jewelers, Brumbaugh Fruit Farm, Johnston Chiropractic, The Early Bird Newspaper & Bluebag Media, Aikman Excavating, Carroll Masonry,

Roth & Company, Garbig & Schmidt, The Rose Post, T&C Motorsports, Cut & Curl, Modern Impressions, All American Clothing, and Taco Bell in Greenville Candy Cane Sponsors – Westfall Plumbing, G & G Floor Fashions, Fourman’s Variety Store, Blue Spruce

Realty, Hamilton Auto Sales, Dollar General Arcanum, CY Schwieterman, Farmer Brown, AR Winery, Dynes & Dynes, Nancy’s Beauty Salon, Krimpers Korner, Yes Dear, Wal-Mart in Greenville, Mote & Associates, Arcanum Quick Stop, and The Service Company.

Middle and high school can food drive VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA will be hosting its 25th annual Can Food Drive to benefit the Versailles Area Council of Churches.

In the high school cans will be collected in students

first period classes and in the middle school cans are collected in the homeroom. The Can Food Drive runs through Wednesday, Dec. 19.

Toilet paper, paper tow-

els, household cleaning items, and bathroom are included in the drive. No home can goods please.

In the high school money can also be collected and one dollar is worth two cans.

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MEAT

PRODUCE ................................................

4 lb. California Seedless

NAVAL ORANGES 2.99ea ................................................

10 lb. Mesh Bags Idaho

POTATOES 2.99ea ................................................

Jumbo Sweet Yellow

ONIONS

.79lb

................................................

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

12 oz.

CRANBERRIES .99ea ................................................

DAIRY ................................................

Smith Dairy ½ Pints Heavy reg. 2.59

WHIPPING CREAM 1.69ea ................................................

Smith Dairy 16 oz.

reg. 2.39

SOUR CREAM 1.49ea ................................................

Smith Dairy ½ Gallons Pure reg. 2.89

ORANGE JUICE 2.39 ................................................

Smith Dairy 16 oz.

French Onion

reg. 2.19

CHIP DIP 1.49ea ................................................

Yoder’s 8 oz.

reg. 2.19 CHUNK CHEESES 1.49ea ................................................

Yoder’s 8 oz. reg. 2.59

SHREDDED 1.49ea CHEESES ................................................

Essential Everyday 8 oz.

reg. 1.89 CREAM CHEESE BAR 1.19 ea ................................................

Coffee Mate 32 oz. reg. 3.99 Flavored

COFFEE CREAMERS 2.99ea ................................................

Reddi Wip 6.5 oz.

Aerosol Real

reg. 3.29

In Store Made, Fresh, Stuffed

PORK SAUSAGE 2.19lb ...............................................

In Store Made, Fully Cooked, Ready to Heat & Eat HAM LOAF 3.99lb Please Pre-order 996-1781 ...............................................

COLBY LONGHORN

Bob Evans 20 oz.

reg. 3.69

Bob Evans 16 oz.

reg. 3.79

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

FRESH ROLL 2.99ea SAUSAGE ................................................

Gerber Farms Fresh, Never Frozen

or

CO-JACK SLICED 3.99lb CHEESE CHUNK 3.79lb ...............................................

Carolina 96% Fat Free

TURKEY BREAST 2.19lb ...............................................

Eckrich Fried

TURKEY BREAST 4.69lb ...............................................

Eckrich Oven Roasted

CHICKEN BREAST 4.99lb ...............................................

Eckrich Cajun

TURKEY BREAST 4.99lb ...............................................

Eckrich

COTTO SALAMI 3.99lb ...............................................

Eckrich

ROAST BEEF 6.29lb ...............................................

Eckrich 96% Fat Free

HONEY BAKED HAM 3.49lb ...............................................

Eckrich All Meat

BOLOGNA 2.49lb ...............................................

Eckrich

SUMMER SAUSAGE 3.99lb ...............................................

Eckrich

PEPPERONI 4.29lb ...............................................

WHOLE FRYERS

1.69lb

or

CUT UP FRYERS 1.79lb ................................................

Center Cut

SMOKED PORK 3.49lb LOIN CHOPS ................................................

Boston Butt

PORK SHOULDER STEAKS 1.79lb ................................................

Shank Portion, Fully Cooked

SMOKED LIMIT 1 HAMS .89lb ................................................

Cooks, Spiral Sliced

reg. $1.59 lb. .89lb Limit 1 with additional $20.00 purchase ................................................

Fully Cooked, Whole

GLAZED HAMS

BONELESS LIMIT 2 HAMS 1.99lb ................................................

Beef Boneless Rolled & Tied

RUMP ROAST 3.99lb ................................................

Beef Boneless

CUBED STEAKS 3.99lb ................................................

Beef Boneless

CHUCK ROAST 3.99lb ................................................

73% Lean In 3 lb Pkgs or Larger

GROUND BEEF 2.19lb ................................................

GROCERY

WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING 1.99ea

Mikesell’s 9½-10 oz.

reg. 3.29

Carnation 12 oz.

reg. 1.79

Essential Everyday 16 oz.

reg. 3.99

Frito Lay 10-11 oz.

reg. 4.29

Essential Everyday 8.875 Inch 50 Count

reg. 2.49

Imperial 1 lb. Soft Spread

reg. 1.19

Pillsbury 8 oz. Crescent 12.4-13.9 oz. Orange or

reg. 2.79

Pillsbury 16.3 oz.

reg. 2.19

Plus get free Reddi Wip with coupon ................................................

POTATO CHIPS 1.99ea ................................................

BUTTER QUARTERS 2.99ea ................................................

DORITOS 2.29ea ................................................

MARGARINE QUARTERS .69ea ................................................

CINNAMON ROLLS 1.79ea ................................................

GRANDS BISCUITS 1.49ea ................................................

Pillsbury 14.1 oz. 2 Count reg. 3.29

REFRIGERATED 1.99ea PIE CRUSTS ................................................

89 oz. Simply Lemonade reg. 4.29-4.49 or 52 oz.

SIMPLY ORANGE JUICE 2.99ea ................................................

20 oz.

reg. 2.79

SIMPLY POTATOES 1.79ea ................................................

FROZEN ................................................

reg. 2.29

Cool Whip 8 oz.

WHIPPED TOPPING .99ea ................................................

Smith Dairy 48 oz. Quality reg. 3.69 ICE CREAM 2.99ea ................................................

Made by Smith Dairy reg. 2.79 “Ruggles” Quarts SHERBET 1.99ea ................................................

Marie Callender 28-46 oz. Fruit or

reg. 8.75-8.79

CREAM PIES

4.99ea

Rhodes 48 oz. 36 Count

reg. 4.99

Essential Everyday Frozen

reg. 2.69

Plus get free Reddi Wip with coupon ................................................

DINNER ROLLS 3.49ea ................................................

DEEP DISH PIE SHELLS 1.99ea ................................................

Essential Everyday Frozen

reg. 2.29

REGULAR PIE CRUSTS 1.79ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 12-16 oz. reg. 2.99 Blueberries, Sliced or Whole STRAWBERRIES 1.99ea ................................................

TGI Fridays 8-11 oz. reg. 3.99 APPETIZERS 2.49ea

Kraft 16 oz. Pourable

reg. 2.99 SALAD DRESSINGS 1.59ea ................................................

Betty Crocker 15.25 oz. reg. 1.79 Super Moist CAKE MIXES 1.25ea ................................................

Betty Crocker 18.3-20.5 oz. reg. 1.99 Value BROWNIE MIXES 1.25ea ................................................

Nestle 10-12 oz. Toll House reg. 3.49 MORSELS 2.49ea ................................................

Baker’s 7 oz. reg. 2.19

ANGEL FLAKE 1.69ea COCONUT ................................................

Kellogg’s 18 oz. reg. 3.99-4.79 Corn Flakes, 12 oz. Crispix, 15.5 oz.

Cocoa Krispies, 12 oz.

RICE KRISPIES 2.49ea ................................................

Kellogg’s 8 Count reg. 2.89 POP TARTS 1.99 ea ................................................

Maxwell House 30.6-36.9 reg. 7.99 Original GROUND COFFEE 4.99ea ................................................

Heinz 12 oz. Jar reg. 1.99 GRAVY 1.49 ea ................................................

Keebler 10-13.8 oz. reg. 2.99-3.29 Pretzel Thins or Original

TOWN HOUSE CRACKERS 1.79ea ................................................

Keebler 13.7 oz.

reg. 2.99 CLUB CRACKERS 1.79ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 16 oz. reg. 1.99-2.19

SALTINE 1.49ea CRACKERS ................................................

Essential Everyday 10-10.5 oz. reg. 1.29 MARSHMALLOWS .89ea ................................................

Kraft 7 oz. Jet Puffed reg. 1.69

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

Ocean Spray 14 oz.

Jellied or Whole Berry

reg. 1.99

Light & Fluffy 12 oz.

reg. 2.49

CRANBERRY SAUCE 1.49ea ................................................

EGG NOODLES 1.49ea ................................................

No Yolks 12 oz.

reg. 2.59-2.79

EGG NOODLES 1.59ea ................................................

................................................

Culinary Circle 21.9-33.5 oz.

reg. 5.99

PIZZAS 3.99ea ................................................

Reames 12 oz.

PLU 1

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VALID: 12-17-18/12-22-18

RV0200

reg. 2.99

Reynold’s Wrap 35-75” reg. 4.39-4.59 “Release” Heavy Duty or Regular ALUMINUM FOIL 3.49ea ................................................

Kleenex reg. 2.29-2.39 50-160 Count FACIAL TISSUE 1.33ea ................................................

Essential Everyday reg. 2.49 250 Count NAPKINS 1.49ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 5.75 oz. reg. 1.49 GREEN OLIVES .99ea ................................................

Kraft 9.4-14 oz. reg. 3.59-3.99 Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese or VELVEETA SHELLS 2.99ea ................................................

Kraft 22-30 oz. reg. 3.99

REAL MAYONNAISE or

MIRACLE WHIP 2.49ea ................................................

Crisco 48 oz.

reg. 4.29

COOKING OILS 2.49ea ................................................

Planter’s 8-10.3 oz.

reg. 5.99-6.99

Planter’s 8-10.3 oz.

reg. 4.29

Swanson 32 oz. Beef or Chicken Stock or

reg. 2.99

Swanson 14.5 oz. Can Beef or Chicken

reg. .99

Essential Everyday 4 lb.

Granulated

reg. 2.49

MIXED NUTS OR CASHEWS 3.99ea ................................................

DRY ROASTED OR COCKTAIL PEANUTS 1.69ea ................................................

BROTH 1.99ea ................................................

BROTH .79ea ................................................

SUGAR

.99ea

Limit 1 with additional $20 purchase ................................................

Essential Everyday 2 lb.

reg. 2.19

Aunt Jemima 24 oz.

reg. 4.49

Essential Everyday 14.5-15.25 oz. Can

reg. .99

POWDERED OR BROWN SUGAR 1.49ea ................................................

PANCAKE SYRUP 2.49ea ................................................

VEGETABLES .59ea ................................................

French’s 6 oz. Original

reg. 4.59

FRENCH FRIED ONIONS 2.99ea ................................................

Princella 29 oz. or 40 oz.

reg. 2.49

1.59ea reg. 3.09

CUT YAMS 2.09ea ................................................

Red Gold 28 oz.

reg. 2.39

TOMATOES 1.29ea ................................................

Ore ida 13-32 oz. reg. 3.99 Onion Rings, Tots, Hash Browns or FRIES 1.99ea ................................................

................................................

FOAM PLATES .99ea ................................................

CUT YAMS

FLAT DUMPLINGS OR EGG NOODLES 1.99ea ................................................

Birdeye 10-16 oz. reg. 1.99-2.29 Steam Fresh or Regular VEGETABLES .99ea

EVAPORATED MILK 1.29ea ................................................

12 Pack 12 oz. Cans Pepsi &

MT DEW PRODUCTS PLU 2

NEW MADISON SUPERMARKET

2.99ea

Limit 2 with additional $20 purchase ................................................

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Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience.

548-2307 SALESPERSON NEEDED in downtown Greenville retail store. Part-time position. Hours are for Fridays & Saturdays, with some additional hours/days at peak times of year. Experience preferred but not required.

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FOR RENT Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock.

548-1075, 5328 Michelle St Greenville 2br, 2ba 1/2 double. No Pets or Metro. $485 mo/deposit.

937-564-4126 1/2 double apt close to downtown Greenville. 2 BR, 1.5 bath. $550/mo.

937-459-2156 2 BR ranch double in Rolin Acres. Central air, garage, appliances. NO Pets or Smoking. $525 mo. 937-548-2397 Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937-3168489. Equal Housing Opportunity G’VILLE, 2 BR apt near park. W/d included.

Stove, fridge. No Pets or Smoking. 548-5053 Ansonia, very nice 2 BR duplex w/garage. No Pets or Smoking. $490/ mo. 101 Schlemmer. benanzer.com, 5485053

2 Bedroom house w attached garage, all appliances included, $675/ month 937-423-3318 1 BR furnished upstairs apt in Greenville. Tub/ shower combo. Water & appliances provided. $300/mo. No Pets. No Smoking.

937-5482397 3 br house, 121 W Main, Greenville. 2 baths. $525. 937-548-9302 or 937-417-0360 Greenville 3 br house.

1 car detached garage.

No Pets or Metro. $550 mo/deposit. 937-5644126 1 BR upstairs apt. Stove & frig included. $375/ mo. No Pets. No Metro.

548-9600

FOR RENT Grnvl. 3BR, 2 bath home in country, for land contract or rent.

Cental air, gas fireplace, walk out basement, garage. $2700/$659 mo.

For rent $725mo. 5485053 benanzer.com REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: 98.327 Acres Bare Land. Section 9, Butler Twp., 94.4 acres FSA tillable. $7500/acre. 937-4171172 AUTOMOTIVE 1996 Chevy cargo van, electric wheelchair lift for handicap, auto, ps, pb, V8, many extras, runs good, needs some brake work, asking $700 OBO. 937-459-7562

HELP WANTED CREW POSITIONS AVAILABLE ALL SHIFTS • $8.30 per hour • Uniforms Provided • Guaranteed 28 hrs/Week • Can Work Around Prior Schedules We are looking for highlymotivated, smiling faces with an energetic drive to succeed. Applications available in store.

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PART TIME GENERAL CONSTRUCTION MUST HAVE • General Construction Knowledge • Valid Driver’s License • Drug Test Required Please send resume to: Bill Hawkey & Associates P.o. Box 1011 Greenville, Ohio 45331

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$750 Sign-on Bonus for STNA’s VHRCC will sponsor 3 individuals to go through STNA classes 5-Star Nursing Home with friendly, & home-like environment To apply please call 937.526.5570 or stop in at 200 Marker Rd. Versailles OH 45380 for an application 200 Marker Rd. • Versailles OH 45380 (937) 526-5570 • www.versailleshealthcare.com

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AUTOMOTIVE 2006 Cadillac CTS, 4 Dr, Beige color, Tan interior. Very clean car.

New tires, transmission, radio & condenser. Runs/drives very good. 130,000 miles. $8500 obo. Call Jim at 937-997-3255 1999 GMC pickup truck, $2300 OBO. 937216-7583 2015 Kia Soul $9995.

2013 Cruze $8995.

2006 Colorado 4x4 crew $7995. 2014 Equinox, 56,000 $13,995. 2012 F150 crew $19,995. 2012 Escape $7995. Buy Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337 MISC. FOR SALE Dish Network-Satellite Television Services.

Now Over 190 channels for ONLY $49.99/ mo! HBO-FREE for one year, FREE Installation, FREE Streaming, FREE HD. Add Internet for $14.95 a month.

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MISC. FOR SALE 12’ beautiful pre-lit Christmas tree from Hobby Lobby, with shatterproof ornaments, AS IS, $100 OBO. (Valued over $250 without ornaments) 937-547-1970, ask for Bruce NEW PRICE! Mid1970’s 1816 Case UniLoader, gas powered, needs serviced, $2500 OBO. For more info call 937-417-8027 Rain barrel, like new $40.00. Call 937-6702939 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!

Filby is ‘positive force’ in Reid pharmacy RICHMOND, Ind. – The November Reid Health Ambassador is known for being flexible, friendly and generous by her coworkers.

Sara Filby, pharmacy technician, “is always respectful and enthusiastic” and “goes above and beyond for patients, visitors and coworkers,” said one nominator.

Another notes, “She always has a smile on her face and is a positive force in the pharmacy department.”

Filby, a native of New Madison, has been in the pharmacy and on the Reid Health team for three years. She lives in Wayne Lakes near Greenville where she is working to remodel her home.

Filby worked at the Darke County License Bureau before joining Reid.

She is a graduate of Tri-Village in New Madison, and also completed college classes at Edison Community College in Greenville while in high school.

She says she’s always been interested in health care and once considered pharmacy training. Now she is considering radiology training in the future but is happy with what she is doing for now – and with the atmosphere on the job.

“Everybody has a positive attitude and the best interest of the patients at heart. They are

GREENVILLE 229 Ravenwood Dr. $229,900.

4 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, patio with hot tub, kitchen appliances stay.

(772053) 301 Orchard Dr. NEW LISTING $183,700.

3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, fenced in backyard, great room many updates.

(780834) OUT OF GREENVILLE 123 Clay St. Bradford $24,900.

2 bed, 1 bath home, 1.5 det. Garage, fenced in backyard.

(757262) 2586 Hollansburg Sampson Rd New Madison NEW PRICE $132,900.

3 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage, many updates on this property.

(779232) 270 W. Mill St. Eldorado NEW LISTING $29,900.

2 Bed, 1 bath, 2 car det. Garage, wrap around porch on a double lot. (780915)

Sara Filby

willing to go above and beyond to be sure the patient is satisfied.”

When not at work or working on her home with her fiancé, Trevor De Schepper, they both spend a lot of time working out at “Crossfit in the Darke” in Greenville. She said the two met at the health club. She has two dogs – an Australian Shepherd named Aloy, and a St. Bernard, Gaya.

“It has been a very rewarding three years.”

GHS Career Tech October SOM GREENVILLE – The students of the month for October 2018 from Greenville High School Career Tech Center are Alyssa York and Mikayla Miller. Selections were made by high school staff on the basis of service, reliability, and achievements in their Career Tech program.

York, a senior in the Careers with Children program, is always the first to volunteer for any activity.

She volunteered at the Gauntlet this summer and helped run the kiddie area. She also volunteered to provide childcare at the Sunshine 5K, helped with the Darke County Children’s Theater, provided childcare at Castine Church of the Brethren, and she helps each

OPEN HOUSE DECEMBER 16, 2-4 PM

1066 Hollansburg-Arcanum Rd. Totally Renovated 4 bedroom, 2½ bath, 1700+ sq ft ranch w/Open Floor Concept. Fenced yard.

Front & Rear Decks. 24x32 Outbuilding.

Tri-Village Schools.

ANNETTE BLANKENSHIP 459-2184

Treaty Realty 548-6060

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY DECEMBER 16 2031 ST RT 571 W. GREENVILLE New Price! Stop in to see this multi-level home with beautiful kitchen, 3 Bedrooms 2 baths, Large Great Room. 30 X 40 Heated garage which is great place for entertaining.

You will have lots of outside entertainment with large patio and pool. All situated on 1.45 acres.

Deanna Harrison agent *************************************************

NEW PRICE

1381 ST RT 121 S, GREENVILLE 3 Bedroom home offers large Living Room, Galley Kitchen with Dining Rm, You will love relaxing on the large enclosed porch.

2 car attached garage. 32 X 40 shop with 2 overhead doors.

NEW TO THE MARKET 231 PEARL STREET, ANSONIA Adorable 3 Bedroom home with large Living Room, nice kitchen, new carpet in most of the home. Extra large 2 car garage all on corner lot!

928 WASHINGTON AVE. Call to schedule your appointment on this affordable 3 bedroom home in Greenville South end!

517 SWEITZER 3 Bedroom home and priced to sell!

Help Wanted

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Darke and Shelby Counties is seeking a positive, creative, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for making a difference in kid’s lives. This individual will supervise all site base mentoring programs in Shelby & Darke Counties. Work schedule is Mon – Fri 30 hrs. a week average including after school hours (3-6 pm).

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills: • Must be reliable with keen attention to detail; • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience working with diverse group of both youth and adults; • Strong written & verbal communication skills • Microsoft Word and willingness to learn management database is needed.

Responsibilities include; • Maintaining and building a rapport with volunteers, youth, parents, school staff and agency partners; • Recruit volunteers and student mentors at local schools as well as businesses; • Ensure youth & volunteer safety, academic achievement and a rewarding experience for relationships at all assigned sites; • Monitor attendance and commitment by all.

We provide a rewarding environment that encourages and provides guidance and tools in order to be successful in making a difference within our communities. Compensation based upon experience. Send cover letter, resume and availability of weekday hours to: jenny@bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org or mail to: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County Attn: Jennifer Bruns PO Box 552 Sidney, OH 45365 Or fax to:937-492-4555

205 W FIRST, ARCANUM 3 Bedroom home with 1068 Sq ft and priced in the 20’s.

A GREAT PLACE TO START THE NEW YEAR! 208 SYCAMORE Located close to downtown and zoned DE. This 2 story home has so much charm, call today to schedule your showing.

210 BIRT ST, GREENVILLE. Looking for a 4-5 Bedroom home with lots of room to grow? Over 2900 sq. ft. Coverd back porch. 24 X 40 Garage.

month with the local Backpack program. She is a great role model for her classmates and all the preschool children.

Miller has been in the Marketing program for the last two years. As a junior, she demonstrates outstanding leadership while serving as the program’s president.

Throughout her time in the program, she has impressed her teacher with her leadership, positive attitude, work ethic, and willingness to always lend a helping hand. In addition to the Marketing program, she is also in the Engineering pro-

Crow finishing master’s studies

OXFORD – Becky Crow, of Laura, has been applying the tools of science, education and conservation to become a leader in the conservation community. Crow is expected to conclude her master’s course of study earning a Master of Arts (MA) in Biology from Miami University through Project Dragonfly.

Since joining the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) master’s in 2016, Crow has taken courses on the web from Miami University while also participating in unique learning experiences on Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden grounds and in natural settings around Ohio.

Crow is the wildlife curator at Brukner Nature Center.

AMISH CREW

100.4 ACRES IN PREBLE COUNTY! Call for details.

201 MACKINAW, ANSONIA 3 Bedroom 2.5 bath, full basement home on 1 acre with large barn. Call today to see this move in ready home.

101 ROYAL OAK, GREENVILLE 4 Bedroom 3.5 bath custom home on corner lot, large 2 car garage with extra kitchen!

Call today to schedule your showing!

1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

gram. She works as a part-time data entry/admin for a local restaurant, participates in sports, CCP classes and various other leadership involvements. Miller also attended the HOBY Leadership Conference this

past summer.

Both students are very deserving of this award for October 2018. The students received a plaque, special parking space and a gift certificate donated by the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe.

Becoming a Home Owner Need Not Be Just A Dream 2&3 Bedroom Homes Available Check our our selection of FREE handyman homes.

Rental Homes Available Too! Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Community 937-548-9898 www.parkbridgehomes.com

CHECK THESE OUT!!

305 Anderson Ave., Greenville Great starter home or investment property 719 Central Ave., Union City, OH 3 bedrooms, updated kitchen and bathroom.

227 & 229 Gray Ave., Greenville Multi-family unit, 2 bedroom, 1 bath & 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath 430 St Rt 571, Union City, OH 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 2 garages, huge back yard

PRICE REDUCED St Rt 571 East, Greenville

First Choice Realty

The Right Choice 1400 Wagner Ave. Greenville, OH 45331

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548-5464

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! 2-unit brick double in excellent condition & currently rented. 2 BR, 1 BA on each side.

Updated roof, vinyl replacement windows, carpeting. MLS 770905 #4572 PRICE REDUCED! Beautiful 1½-ST vinyl sided home! LRM, formal DRM. Remodeled KIT has granite counter tops, custom cabinetry, gas range w/convection oven. 3 BR, 1½ BA. Park-like setting out back w/detached garage & metal pole barn w/porch. MLS 777306 #4577

Sam Schwartz

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

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5328 Michelle Rd. Greenville

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3726 MAPLE LANE 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home close to golf course.

Large back yard for entertaining. Move in ready, immediate occupancy.

501 WASHINGTON Nice 3 Bedroom, beautiful woodwork and open floor plan. Home has large enclosed porch and a small yard to maintain!

Alyssa York and Mikayla Miller are the GHS Career Tech Students of the Month for October.

OPEN HOUSE Sunday Dec. 16 1:00-2:30 p.m.

201 S. High St., Arcanum Price Reduced!!! $88,500 Here’s a charming older home priced right for your family. Situated on a corner lot, you’ll enjoy this large open floor plan. One bedroom downstairs with 3 bedrooms upstairs.

Close to everything in downtown Arcanum!

Come and take a look!

692-5151

NEAR PARK AND SHOPPING this trilevel home at 104 Belair has been updated and well-maintained! Cozy up to one of two fireplaces; hickory cabinets and corian countertops; hardwood floors in three bedrooms; heated garage and MORE! $169,000.

IN PITSBURG this 3 bedroom home at 222 Lumber Street has 24x9 enclosed front porch; 18x11 utility shed. $55,000.

4 ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Joe for additional information!

5 ACRES M/L with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 3433 Stingley Road! 4 car attached garage PLUS 24x30 barn! Scenic creek running through property! $250,000.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING at 5294 SebringWarner Road has over 5400 sq. ft. of warehouse space; 1185 sq. ft. of office space; 60x90 shop; PLUS foyer and reception area!

Newly painted exterior; 3 overhead doors with openers. $325,000.

IN NORTH END OF GREENVILLE at this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 1229 Northmoor has 2 car attached garage. $115,000.

IN WAYNE LAKES great business opportunity! This commercial building at 1052 Main Drive has over 2700 sq. ft. M/L with open space for showroom and retail.

Metal roofing and siding; concrete floors; half bath; totally insulated; 20x30 garage with 14’ overhead door. 2+ acres. $129,900.

IN BRADFORD this 1½ story home at 135 E. Church Street has 2 bedrooms; 2 car detached block garage. Miami County. Mid 40s.

SPLIT BEDROOM DESIGN in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch at 602 Magnolia!

Gas fireplace to enjoy all winter; stainless steel appliances; oak cabinets; walk-in closets in 2 bedrooms. $235,000.

BLUE SPRUCE REALTY 547-9770

Jim Shuttleworth Evelyn Shuttleworth Joe Shuttleworth Greg Shuttleworth Richard Edwards

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Good Things in Life art show planned

LEGAL NOTICE

EATON – Calling all artists, all mediums, and all ages. Preble County Art Association (PCAA) is looking for art submissions for an upcoming show. The Good Things in Life is an all-ages group show

that celebrates the things that make us happy. This winter show is all about finding the light.

PCAA is calling artists of all ages to submit work inspired by what makes you happy.

What brings

CITY OF GREENVILLE On December 4, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #18-110 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #18-111 authorize entry into a Police vehicle service agreement with the Darke County Commissioners • Ordinance #18-112 authorize the hiring of an interim Patrol Officer. This ordinance has an emergency clause.

• Ordinance #18-113 ratifying the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the City of Greenville, Ohio, and the Greenville Patrol Officers Association, FOP – Ohio Labor Council, Inc., on behalf of the City’s Police Officers. This ordinance has an emergency clause.

• Ordinance #18-114 ratifying the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the City of Greenville, Ohio, and the Greenville Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF, Local 1101 on behalf of the City’s Firefighters. This ordinance has an emergency clause.

• Ordinance #18-115 ratifying the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the City of Greenville, Ohio, and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 20 on behalf of the City’s Operating Engineers. This ordinance has an emergency clause.

• Resolution #18-116 authorize bidding for North Broadway Improvements • Resolution #18-117 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into an agreement to purchase a motor vehicle to be used by the Police Department • Resolution #18-118 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into an agreement to purchase a motor vehicle to be used by the Fire Department • Resolution #18-119 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into an agreement to purchase a Bomford Flail Bot with attachments to be used by the City Street Department • Resolution #18-120 approve a contract with ODOT for the construction of new sidewalks on North Broadway for the resurfacing project PID No. 98812 • Ordinance #18-121 supplemental appropriations This legislation can be read and examined in its entirety at the office of the City Auditor, Room 200, Municipal Building, Greenville, Ohio, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday and 8:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. on Friday.

Approved: Eric Brand, Law Director Vicki Harris, Clerk of Council City of Greenville 12/9, 12/16 2T

up your optimism and reminds you that winter does end and the sun will shine? Do you have a favorite place, spot or vista that brings you comfort? Did you make a piece of

art that makes you happy when you see it? A color that always makes you inspired when you use it? Show us! The artwork you submit can celebrate these feelings in any medium you want,

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ARCANUM ZONING & PLANNING APPEALS BOARD WILL HAVE A

ZONING AMENDMENT HEARING

but should reflect any or all of the following; Optimism, Hope, Comfort, Joy, Zeal, Warmth, Happiness, Energy, Idealism... etc. Winter can be hard and it’s easy to lose sight of what makes us happy, help us shine some sun on the good things in life with art.

Help us build an exhibit that radi-

ates optimism in a world that can be all too negative at times. Let’s make this show a free for all of self-expression and contagious optimism bringing us all some winter time comfort.

Each artist is invited to submit 1-2 works following the theme, “The Good Things in Life” which will be included in the show.

There is no entry fee; however artists must be members

to participate. A membership can be purchased for as low as $25 for 1 year.

Exhibit dates are April 18 through March 14 with a reception on Saturday, Jan. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Cabin Fever Reliever. Drop-off will be Friday, Jan 11, 1-6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pick-up is Friday, March 15, 1-6 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m.

Visit www.preblearts.org for the latest specials and workshops or call 937-456-3999. The Visual Art Center is located at 601 Hillcrest Drive, Eaton.

Winter hours are: Tuesday-Friday 1-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Preble County Art Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making art accessible to Preble County.

THURSDAY, DEC. 20, 2018 7:00 P.M.

MEETING WILL BE AT 1 POP RITE DR. The Zoning Appeals Board will be addressing a rezoning/variance request applied for by The Village of Arcanum.

The new municipal building needs to change the size of occupancy to determine the number of parking spaces needed. All interested parties should plan to attend this meeting to advise the board of your objections and/or approval of this zoning request.

Mayor Judith Foureman

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission of the City of Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, will hold a written examination for the position of Assistant Water Superintendent for the Water Treatment Plant for the City of Greenville, Ohio, on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the Greenville Municipal Building Basement Classroom, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Salary ranges from $56,947.01 to $70,580.42 annually, plus benefits.

Additional information, including minimum requirements; a detailed job description; the addition of credits; and how to obtain an application is available on-line at cityofgreenville.org or from the Office of the Mayor in the Municipal Building at 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays.

An application fee of $25.00 must accompany the application upon submission. Completed applications are due to the Office of the Mayor no later than 12:00 PM on Friday, January 4, 2019 to be eligible to take the examination.

The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer, m/f

DARKE COUNTY SHERIFF’S ESTATE SALES

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 937-547-4603 OR GO TO WWW.DARKECOUNTYSHERIFF.ORG Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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

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

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

PNC Bank VS. Robbie Henninger, et al.

No. 18CV00407

Farmers State Bank VS. Alvia Long, et al.

No. 18CV00297

Pennymac Loan Services LLC VS. Rebecca Baker, et al.

No. 18CV00228

Wells Fargo Bank VS. Nathaniel Reser, et al.

No. 18CV00369

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Adams in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of New Madison in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Van Buren in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 6941 Requarth Rd. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: A02031028000020200

Street Address: 315 E. Washington St. New Madison, Ohio Parcel Number: G31411013020210500

Street Address: 6923 Delisle Fourman Rd. Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: Q63030933000013600

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

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $46,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, January 18, 2019. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $91,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, January 18, 2019. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

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

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, January 18, 2019. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $46,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, January 18, 2019. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 3T Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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

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

JPMorgan Chase VS. Jason & Christine Daugherty, et al.

No. 18CV00379

American Financial Resources VS. Unknown Heirs of Keith Stump, et al.

No. 17CV00504

United States of America VS. Charles & Susan Norris, et al.

No. 17CV00545

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Union City in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Neave in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 6741 Hogpath Rd. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: Q63030921000011100

Street Address: 228 NW Deerfield Rd. Union City, Ohio Parcel Number: H33211329040311400

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $100,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, January 18, 2019. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

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

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, January 18, 2019. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Street Address: 3698 West Dr. (Wayne Lakes) Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: L80221128020221000 & L80221128020221100

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 3T

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 3T

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, January 4, 2019, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Van Buren in Darke County to-wit:

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $40,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale the same time of day and same place on Friday, January 18, 2019. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21.

The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

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

Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 3T

GENERAL INFORMATION The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property. The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is”, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes.

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

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

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

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

The unpaid balance of the purchase price is due within 30 days after confirmation of sale is filed.

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

Greenville Middle School honor roll GREENVILLE – The Greenville Middle School is pleased to announce its honor/merit roll for the first quarter.

Fifth Grade Highest Honors – Reese Addington, Jacob Denton, Viola Hilderbrand, Kylub King, Ella Williams, and Elijah Worden Honor Roll – Stephen Angles, Spencer Archey, Adalynn Arnett, John Barr, Jeff Boltin, Cameron Bragg, Lucas Brenner, Ireland Brock, Sarah Buchy, Kyndall Burke, Kylie Caldwell, Joseph Cheadle, Kierstyn Clark, Kendall Cromwell, Augustana Dicke, Elleigh Downey, Taylar Fletcher, Alison Francis, Cheyanne Gear, Delia Gibson, Ava Good, Bradi Grisez, Lila Grisez, Summer Grubb, Libby Harter, Christopher Hill, Kya Howard, Calvin James, Zoey Jenkinson, Casey

Jones, Emma Jones, Lucas Kingery, Mao Kobayashi, Madeline Lance, Conner Leas, Kiera Lecklider, Sara Loudy, Alden Manix, Kaden Maxwell, Madison McCool, Avery Meade, Zachary Mendenhall, Andrew Miller, Emma Miller, Adrian Miller-Castano, Alexa Miniard, Aubree Newman, Owen Nicely, Yoselin Nilsen, Landon Noble, Jadyn Norris, Jeremy Norris, Autumn Ord, Rylee Perkins, Adam Raffel, Jocelyn Reier, Ashley Royster, Annabelle Snyder, Grace Sommer, Isabell Spitler, Kaydance Spurlock, Tessa Stewart, Henry Stiefel, Isaac Sturgill, Luke Sturgill, Jack Suter, Dominic Tanner, Taylor Trissel, Gabriel Werner, and Jaxon Wombolt Merit Roll – Graham Bayer, Madison Billig, Lilliana Blankenship, Ryan

Bolin, Maecy Bromagem, Sky Burton, Zachariah Burton, Sofia ChrismanParin, Ryan Dixon, Laine Flora, Narian Francis, Addie Garber, Aiden Gutierrez, Gracee Hall, Jayden Hampton, Mason Hangen, Boden Hill, Rowen Lacey, Rebecca Langdon, Troy Lavy, Michael Markley, Devon Mason, Kimaira Mitchell, Dayton Morrow, Reese Niswonger, Skylar Osborne, Paige Pitman, Jaylynn Plummer, Kelsey Redmond, Landon Rich, Erin Rogers, Caelen Rose, Mikael Scalf, Owen Shaffer, Pearl Smith, Jordan Smith, Wyatt Thacker, Ava Thatcher, Araya Venrick, Emma Walters, Alexis Weaver, and Lily Wisner Sixth Grade Highest Honors – Matthew Baker, Trinity Bowling, Bret Brown, Ryder Elson, Elise Fugett,

NEWS YEAR DAY AUCTION

TUES. JAN. 1ST, 2019 @ 10:00 A.M.

722 S. FRANKLIN ST. EATON, OH 45320 Preble County Fairgrounds-Bruner Building (Main St. to South on Franklin St. Watch for Auction Today Signs!!)

Very Large Auction & Selling in Double Auction Rings!!

Antiques, Primitives, Primitive Tools Collectibles, Furniture, Household Items, L & G Items. Rowe Juke Box, Silver Dollars & Other Silver Coins, US Paper Money, Pocket Knives. Large Cal. Single Shot Rifle by Edward Maynard, Juke Box Plays 45 Records. Hand/Power Tools, 2010 Kawasaki 4x4 Mule w/Snow Blade & Cab Enclosure & only 432 Hrs. Single Axel Utility Trailer, 12’ Single Axle Enclosed Trailer.

Terms: Cash or pre-approved checks-Credit cards w/3.5% Cashiering Fee Listing & Pics. @ www.walnutharvestauctions.com or Auctionzip & ID #1025

THE ESTATE OF HARVEY MENCER WEHERLEY Jodi Hunsucker, Executrix Preble County Probate Court #20181110

Offered at Auction By Walnut Harvest Auctions, LLC Bob Roach, Auctioneer, & Realtor-937.533.7081 Anna Marie Roach, Manager-Realtor-937.657.5626 Luciano “Lucky” Montoya, Auctioneer, & Realtor-937.313.1660 CHAD HAGINS, INC.

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Carson Good, Henry Jordan, Megan Lind, Camden Mathis, Owen McGreevey, Caitlin Moore, Christopher Shaltry, Ljay Smith, Ella Stebbins, Emma Stewart, and Braeden Willis Honor Roll – Paige Adkins, Kylar Arnett, Lily Avery, Joshua Baker, Ethan Beckley, Jacob Branham, Eric Brenner, Maelyn Bruner, Rebekah Bunch, Zoey Burns, Ryan Burrowes, Willow Candy-Stone, Abbey Capstick, Caiden Chrysler, Ainsleigh Davidson, Kale Delk, Shyanne Gibboney, Shelby Gillespie, Tryston Good, Juan Gutierrez-Arenas, Laci Hale, Alden Hans, Marissa Hicks, Layne Hocker, Charity Houdeshell, Cooper Hunt, Carson Kinnison McNutt, Keely Labig, Emma Laughead, Callee Moore, Easton Noble, Kamdon Riethman, Quinton Rogers, Brookelyn Schmidt, Austin Shaltry, Haylee Shuttleworth, Elijah Silknitter, Brielle Smith, Isabella Smith, Sofie Smith, Morgan Thompson, Maya Thornsbury, Nicholas Tollefson, Kyrie Unger, Lily Weaver, Carter Wilson, Cloey Wolford, Avery Yount, and Benjamin Zehringer Merit Roll – Ayden Addis, Caidyn Addis, Aubrey Allread, Avery Baumann, Hayli Boner, Kiara Brown, Mason

Bruno, Star Burton, William Bush, Lilly Camacho, Adalynn Campbell, Elizabeth Cannon, Corrine Clabaugh, Tyler Comer, Leah Curtis, Brooklyn Dean, Landin Domingo, Ava Dutton, Jackson Eberwein, Aidan Evans, Hailey Finlay, Olivia Flatter, Kane Flora, Ellie Grosch, lsabella Gulley, Hunter Harter, Diesel Hartsock, Gavin Hayes, Hunter Head, Payton Herrmann, Ryleigh Hickle, Zoe Kittie, Keven Nguyen, Rilee Norris, Hannah Plessinger, Cody Reed, Cheyenne Seas, Laci Shepherd, Jadelynn Shiverdecker, Adele Strunks, and Landon Weaver Seventh Grade Highest Honors – John Abao, Allena Arnett, Thomas Barr, Alexis Bertsch, Rachel Bowers, Skylar Bryson, Addison Burke, Kaitlyn Byrum, Emma Erisman, Breyana Fitzwater, Cali Harter, Nikita Johnson, Keira Karger, Sadie Lance, Ava Loudy, Zada Lower, Josie Madden, Cadence Market, Ella McLear, Memphis Parsons, Mariah Pugalee, Rebecca Sanders, Natalee Swallow, Gavin Swank, Asia Thompson, Cassandra Toombs, Kylie Voisard, Madison Warner, and Emma Wynn Honor Roll – Kaylyn Bailey, Jasmine Baker, Grace Barhorst, Evan Beckley, Bryce Blu-

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

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

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

Offering for sale is 156 acres m/l, subject to survey, located in southern Darke County in Harrison twp. Properties located along Braffetsville N and New Garden roads.

Selling in 5 different Tracts - Offering both individually and combined using the Multi-Parcel auction method: Tract 1: 75 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground with access off of New Garden and Braffetsville N Roads.

Tract 2: 27.5 acres m/l. 741 Braffetsville N Rd., New Madison. Hilltop country view property includes a 2 story home with 3 bedrooms, 1bathroom, many recent interior updates, geothermal heat and air, new septic system installed in last 5 years and 1 car attached garage. Also included is a mobile home and several large outbuildings including a 54x44 bank barn and 2 metal pole barns: 66x42 and 60x30 with high clearance doors, fenced pastures and tillable farm ground.

Tract 3: 16.8 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground lot with access on Braffetsville N and Roberts Road.

Tract 4: 11 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground with access on Braffetsville N road.

Tract 5: 29.08 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm ground includes outbuildings with access on Steve-Bohn Road.

TERMS: $5,000 per tract shall be required down day of auction. Balance due within 45 days of auction. All distances and acreage amounts are subject to survey to be paid by seller. Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for more maps and info etc., or call our office at 937-548-2640 to request a bidders packet.

Mitzi Marshall, Owner (formerly owned by Keith Daugherty)

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

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menstock, Sierra Brumbaugh, Treyvaughn Bryant, Juniper Bussell, Nicholas Campbell, Jack Chick, Mahayla Cook, Madalynn Cooper, Liliana Cruze, Noah Curtner, Tarryn Dehart, Noah Deubner, Aiden Dispennette, Chace Drew, Brock Durst, Mercy Eldred, Izaac Finlay, Alexandria Foureman, Corbin Frye, Quentin Garner, William Gettinger, Emily Gibson, Ella Gilbert, Madison Gray, Lance Greer, Kaelyn Gump, Tyler Hartsock, Carson Henry, Jayden Hicks, Haleigh Hoening, Sara Hollopeter, Aidan Honeyman, Hunter Hummel, Jokenlee Hummel, Matthew Johns, Samantha Kincer, Erin Leensvaart, Evan Manix, Trevor Mardin, Christopher Marshall, Hunter McCafferty, Haleigh McDermitt, Christopher McGiffin, Isaac Mendenhall, Nicholas Moore, Anastasia Morrow, Lily Mowery, Alexus Nelson, Jennifer Nguyen, Jaydn Norris, Bradley Palmer, Emma Potter, Haylee Potter, Dakota Price, Kevin Rose, Jack Royer, Cody Sagraves, G’Avauntay Sams, Brianna SchillingDotson, Nathan Shaffer, Phillip Shuttleworth, Preston Smith, Simon Snyder, Isabelle Sommer, Arreis Sprowl, Kailyn Stahl, Ryan Staver, Emily Sturgill, Ethan Sunsdahl, and Hunter Tumbusch Merit Roll – Hailey Barnhart, Kylie Bay, Christopher Chaney, Tristan Dye, Brody Fleming, Braxton Fourman, Maggie Gal-

loway, Elena Gonzalez, Caden Hall, Samantha Hart, Keaton Hill, Haley Hoover, Rhys Hott, Natalee Larsh, Savannah Leach, Ashley Martin, Ethan Massie, Hunter McMiller, Conner Miller, Sean Moyer, Jenna Mumford, Caselynn Perry, Addison Plessinger, Marissa Portemont, Cameron Preece, Jayden Rogers, Winsten Schenking Bass, Autumn Schilling-Dotson, Savannah Shaurer, Mikeiley Shipp, Jesse Slayback, Candie Smith, Samantha Stump, Aleah Tomlinson, Sheldon Willis, Taylor Willis, Ricky Wyatt, and Chad Younce Eighth Grade Highest Honors – Alaina Baughn, Ellsayn Bruner, Kelly Combs, Trevor Coppess, Sierra Dobson, Noah Ellis, Nolan Ellis, Hunter Fannin, Skylar Fletcher, MacKenzie Pack, Noah Stevens, Ella Strawn, Luke Swensen, Emma Tanner, and Kelly Witwer Honor Roll – Braden Addis, Alexis Arnett, Lindsay Bandedo, Abigail Barton, Carson Beach, Issabelle Bowersock, Ty Bush, Hannah Carroll, Kyleigh Clark, Katelynn Cleere, Caydance Davidson, Jason Davis, Aubrey Deal, Jarrod Demange, Jazmine Demoss, Owen Denlinger, Autumn Dicke, Carter Elliott, Avery Ernst, Natalie Evans, Tessa Fine, Drew Flora, Lucas Francis, Kate Garber, Maisie Garrett, Samantha Gartenman, Gabe Gibson, Morgan Hanes, Brenden Harper, Khara Hartzell, Ashley Hatch, Lydia Heeter, Rick

Heidrich, Riley Hines, Nathan Hittle, Emma Howard, Kamryn Hupman, Kenna Jenkinson, Dean Jones, Emily Kreider, Jarrod Mason, Tyler McKinniss, Abbigail Mikesell, Minaxi Pandey, Tyson Pool, McKenzie Pressnall, Abigail Randolph, Chloe Rehmert, Joshua Ruble, Patricia Sanchez, Lillian Schwer, Macci Setser, Graham Shafer, Aaron Shaffer, Brock Short, Alexis Slade, William Snyder, Katy Startseva, Samantha Suter, Grace Swafford, Jackson Thomas, Elijah Watts, Lisabelle Wead, Chesza Wilkins, Casey Willis, Jozzlin Worley, Rheagan Wykes, and Ashlyn Zimmer Merit Roll – Joshua Baker, Alexis Baldwin, Glory Bowers, Xander Brown, Demitrius Clemens, Madison Cook, Breanna Deal, Rebecca Dotson, Gracyn Eldred, Grace Emrick, Braydon Fleming, Brianna Flory, Larissa Foureman, Tax Gantt, Tyler Gear, Caron Gray, Belle Griffith, Zachary Heaton, Sarah Henning, Brandon Howard, Jaylee Kallenberger, Caden Lecklider, Ella Manning, Noah Mansfield, Jaybin McFaddin, Alexsander Meiring, Mason Middlestetter, Kyra Mitchell, Makaila Palmer, Payton Parsons, Madison Pitman, Abigail Raffel, Donovan Rogers, Jacob Schmitmeyer, Mason Seas, Hannah Shiverdecker, Kalista St Myers, Gabe Stephens, Jayden Swartz, Gracie Thacker, Rayvin Thompson, Gracie West, Kye Whittington, Hanna York, and Tyler Zechar.

Local businesses support Horse Parade TUE., DEC. 18, 2018 5:00 PM GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 3762 WEAVER STATION RD.

Located at the Intersection of Weaver Station Rd. and Weaver Fort Jefferson Rd. Crafted Log Home with an open living room, kitchen, and dining room combination centered around an inviting stone fireplace. There are two bedrooms, two full baths, open loft, enclosed porch, new carpet throughout and a two car attached garage. This home is surrounded by 2.09 acres and miles of fresh country air.

ESTATE OF RICK L. BONDURANT

937-687-1919

JULIUS L. CARTER, Executor Darke Co. Probate Case #PE20181056 Harry G. Beyoglides, Jr, Attorney

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Business Association & the Arcanum Athletic Boosters recognized the following local businesses for their support of the second annual Christmas in Arcanum & Horse Parade on Saturday, Dec. 8.

Gold sponsors were Rumpke, Flaig Lumber, Picnic’s Pizza & Grille and Sutton’s Super Valu.

“Family owned and operated by Arcanum alumni and current residents, Picnic’s Pizza and Grille is proud to be one of the sponsors of the second annual Christmas in Arcanum & Horse Parade,” according to owners Charlie and Sarah Billenstein.

“Rumpke – your friendly, local waste and recycling company - is excited to once again be part of the Arcanum Christmas Parade. Part of the reason for our family company’s longevity and success is our commitment to giving back to the communities that we operate in and serve.

Since 1989, Rumpke and a team of 85 employees have called Darke County, and specifically Greenville, home,” according to Molly Yeager Broadwater, corporate communications manager.

“Locally owned and operated, Flaig Lumber located in

Flaig Lumber

Sutton’s Super Valu

Picnic’s Pizza & Grille

Rumpke

New Madison, enjoys giving back and supporting local community events like the Arcanum Horse Parade. Flaig Lumber is excited to be a part of this great community event for everyone to enjoy,” according to company representative Kellie Daugherty.

According to Vice President Josh Urlage, “Sutton’s Foods is proud to serve the Arcanum and Union City communities.

We are blessed to be a part of the second annual Christmas in Arcanum & Horse Parade in Arcanum.

We would like to thank the Arcanum Business Association and the Arcanum Athletic Boosters for the fun filled day in Arcanum. On behalf of the whole Suttons family we wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Sutton’s Foods, Our Family Serving Your Family since 1934.”

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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 11, 2018 EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 1, 2019 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

Government/ tax supported Pools Individual public pool/ Spa/ Special Use $249.00 + $80.00 = $329.00 All Additional Individual with additional licenses (located at same address) $240.00 + $55.00 = $295.00 Note: Currently the State charges $80.00 on the first pool and $55.00 on the second pool.

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

LOCAL $204.00 $206.00 $396.50 $491.00

+ + + + +

STATE $28.00 $28.00 $28.00 $28.00

= = = = =

TOTAL FEE $232.00 $234.00 $424.50 $519.00

I II III IV

$280.00 $292.50 $928.00 $981.50

+ + + +

$28.00 $28.00 $28.00 $28.00

= = = =

$308.00 $320.50 $956.00 $1,009.50

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

$102.00 $103.00 $198.25 $245.50

+ + + +

$14.00 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00

= = = =

$116.00 $117.00 $212.25 $259.50

TOTAL FEE BATHING BEACH Non-governmental $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.

I II III IV

$140.00 $146.25 $464.00 $490.75

+ + + +

$14.00 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00

= = = =

$154.00 $160.25 $478.00 $504.75

PLUMBING Plumbing Registration (plumbing bond at least $20,000)

$28.00 =

$202.00

(GREATER THAN 25,000 SQ. FT.)

(GREATER THAN 25,000 SQ. FT.)

MOBILE FOOD SERVICE/ RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT

$174.00 +

TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE LICENSE Each day event

$26.00

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 $26.65 + $6.00 = $32.65 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: HOME SEWAGE TREATMENT

$25.00 per person $150.00 per person $50 per person LOCAL +

STATE =

TOTAL FEE

Site Reviews: Site review application for a new HSTS, SFOSTS, or GWRS

$300.00 +

$0.00 =

$300.00

Site review for existing or replacement HSTS, SFOSTS, or GWRS $0.00 + **After 1st visit $60.00

$0.00 = $0.00 =

$0.00 $60.00

Permit for the new installation or replacement of an HSTS & GWRS $375.00 +

$74.00 =

$449.00

Permit for the new installation or replacement of an SFOSTS

$385.00 +

$74.00 =

$459.00

Permit for the alteration of an existing HSTS & GWRS

$250.00 +

$35.00 =

$285.00

Permit for the alteration of an existing SFOSTS

$260.00 +

$35.00 =

$295.00

Installation Permits:

Operation Permits (O & M): Operation permit for 1st year no matter the system type

$5.00 +

$0.00 =

$5.00

Operation Permit Renewal: Conventional (example: septic tank with leach bed) $75.00 + $0.00 = $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 + $0.00 = $100.00 ***with service contract by approved service provider $10.00 + $0.00 = $10.00 NPDES Aeration wth service contract (1 year permit) $5.00 Dry wells & Sand filters: $100.00 + $0.00 = $100.00 (3 year permit to be billed on inspecting year for next 3 year period) Each additional re-inspection $60.00 + $0.00 = $60.00 (as authorized by ORC 3718.02 and OAC 3701-29-09) 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 fee provided they submit receipt of pumping.

For home sale and request: Whereas, the O&M monitoring is not complete (they’ve paid: the Health Dept. has not done monitoring yet) or O&M completed within the last year by a Sanitarian (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 O & M permit.

Special Service Inspections: Special Service Sewage Only Inspection (Home Sales/ room edition/ refinance) Sewage Inspection for Land split

$210.00 +

$0.00 =

$210.00

$300.00 +

$0.00 =

$300.00

Installer Registration

$175.00 +

$0.00 =

$175.00

Service Provider Registration

$175.00 +

$0.00 =

$175.00

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

$175.00 $10.00 $75.00 $50.00 $50.00

$0.00 = $0.00 = $0.00 = $0.00 $0.00

$175.00 $10.00 $75.00 $50.00 $50.00

Registrations:

+ + + + +

Miscellaneous

$100.00

Water Sampling fee: Laboratory costs as set by the laboratory WATER LOCAL + SAMPLE =

LOCAL + $200.00 +

LOCAL Journeyman $30.00 Apprentice $15.00 Sewer & Water Installer $200.00 Appliance Installer $200.00 Plumbing Permit base fee +fixture fees $70.00 Each fixture $15.00 Backflow (permit + fixture) $85.00 Sewer (permit + fixture) $85.00 Water (permit + fixture) $85.00 Water Heater $30.00 Water Softener $30.00 Gas Inspections $30.00 Gutter and Downspouts $30.00 Modular Home Plumbing permit $110.00 Plan Review Residential $25.00 Plan Review Commercial - 30% of permit, $45.00 minimum

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

STATE = $0.00 =

TOTAL FEE $200.00

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

TOTAL FEE $30.00 $15.00 $200.00 $200.00 $70.00 $15.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $110.00 $25.00

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

There is a mandatory penalty 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 $60.00 + (for permits issued after December 31, 2007) 2nd extension request for permits issued after December 31, 2010

$0.00 =

Special device/ product review OR EXPERIMENTAL CONCURRENCE

$0.00 + $0.00 + $60.00 +

$0.00 = $0.00 = $0.00 =

$0.00 $0.00 $60.00

$500.00 +

$0.00 =

$500.00

For sample collection there is a $60 collection fee plus lab fees

PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS (PWS) Application fee State fee + Water test = TOTAL FEE Single Family $290.00 $94.00 + $25.00 = $409.00 (EXCLUDING PONDS) (Cisterns, springs, hauled water storage tanks do not get charged the $20 ODNR Fee) Non-Single Family $300.00 $94.00 + $25.00 = $419.00 (Ponds, Cisterns, springs, hauled water storage tanks do not get charged the $20 ODNR Fee) Re-inspection or each additional inspection Test Well $130.00 Pond (Single Family Dwelling) $291.00 Converstion of a well not previously used as a PWS Single Family $259.00 Non-Single Family $269.00 Alteration Single Family Non-Single Family

Application fee $230.00 $240.00

SEALING OF PWS Single Family Non-Single Family

$94.00 $74.00

+ +

$94.00 $94.00

+ +

$0.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00

LOCAL + amount for each over 50 + STATE = TOTAL FEE $200.00 plus $0.00 + $110.00 = $310.00 $200.00 plus $1.00 + $110.00 = $311.00 Minimum $35.00 $35.00

plus $0.00 + plus $0.10 +

$0.00 = $35.00 Per event $0.00 = $35.10 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 ** First Initial Charge will be the highest fee whether pool, spa, or special use if additional exists Non-Governmental Individual public pool $500.00 + $80.00 = $580.00 Individual public spa $600.00 + $80.00 = $680.00 Individual special use pool $710.00 + $80.00 = $790.00

= =

$224.00 $390.00

= =

$378.00 $388.00

State fee + Water test = TOTAL FEE $0.00 + $25.00 = $255.00 $0.00 + $25.00 = $265.00

Application fee State fee $110.00 $0.00 $120.00 $0.00

VARIANCE REQUEST $0.00 Site visit for variance request $60.00 NON POTABLE WATER SYSTEM Application fee (AGRICULTURAL/ GEOTHERMAL) Site Visit Application & Registration $177.00 *Well must be converted to PWS if used as such

+ + +

Water test = TOTAL FEE $0.00 = $110.00 $0.00 = $120.00

$0.00 + $0.00 + State fee +

$0.00 = $0.00 $0.00 = $60.00 Water test = TOTAL FEE

$0.00

+

$0.00 =

$177.00

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 Bacteria water sample (Collection Fee + Lab) Nitrate (Collection fee + Lab) Other Samples (Collection fee + Lab) Special pick-up (In addition to above)

$90.00 + $90.00 +

$25.00 = $17.50 =

$90.00 $115.00 $107.50

$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: $175.00 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 $500.00 METROPOLITAN HOUSING: Water & Sewer Housing Inspection Home Day Care

$100.00 $60.00 $60.00

SOLID WASTE COLLECTION LOCAL + STATE = TOTAL FEE Truck inspection fee

$25.00 +

$0.00 =

RABIES TESTING COST:

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Temporary Tattoo License Temporary Body Piercing License Temporary Tattoo & Body Piercing License Tattoo license Body piercing Tattoo & body piercing license ALL PLAN REVIEWS - 30% OF TOTAL COST OF LICENSE RABIES SHIPPING COSTS:

RECREATION CAMP - RV COMBINED PARK/ CAMP

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Abandonment of a STS or GWRS Application for a variance under OAC 3701-29-18 Site visit for variance request:

Combined Park/ Camp 0-50 sites 50+ sites Temporary Camp/ Park 0-50 sites 50+ sites

License transfer fee:

$125.00 $125.00 $125.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00

Subject to change at any time as costs fluctuate daily

Fee set by State Health Department and subject to change at anytime

RE-INSPECTION FEE FOR APPLICABLE PROGRAMS ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FEE INSPECTION FEE FOR PROGRAM NOT LISTED

$60.00 $60.00 $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 Certified copy birth Certified copy death Burial permits

LOCAL $9.50 $9.50 $0.50

+ + + +

STATE $13.50 $13.50 $2.50

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36th annual Christmas day dinner at the Lighthouse Christian Church GREENVILLE – Christmas is a time of year for joy and happiness, but for some it can be a lonely and sad time of year. This is the reason for over three decades Pastor Hershel and Barb Fee, local area businesses and community volunteers have spent their

time on Christmas day to serve.

For the past 36 years, Pastor Hershel and Barb Fee have organized the Community Christmas Dinner, gathering presents, food and donations to see that Christmas day would be special for those who are in need.

They have reached a time of retiring from the Christmas dinner but Pastor and Barb will continue pastoring and plan to attend and help out at the dinners as their heart will always be for this community.

The local area businesses that have always supported the Christmas dinner along with several new businesses will

carry on this tradition.

Local businesses have stepped up with donations of food, presents, bikes and their time.

They didn’t want to see 300 or more people have nowhere to go on Christmas day.

This year there will be the free dinner, gifts for the children given

by Santa Claus himself, door prizes for the

adults, treat bags for the children, great service and conversation from all the volunteers, live entertainment, a drawing for brand new bicycles for the children and much more.

The event will be held on Christmas day at the Lighthouse Christian Center, 5256 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Reservations for the dinner are requested but not necessary. If you would like to reserve your spot or request delivery for those who are unable to leave their home, please call (937) 564-6034. If you would like to volunteer, please call Teresa at (937) 447-8193. They look forward to seeing you for another great year together.

GREENVILLE – The National Audubon Society invites birdwatchers to participate in the longestrunning community science survey, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird County (CBC). On Dec. 16, birders and nature enthusiasts in Darke County will take part in this tradition,

many rising before dawn to participate. Counts are open to birders of different skills levels. Youth who are interested in birding are encouraged to participate.

Data compiled in Darke County will record every individual bird and bird species seen in a specified area, contributing to a vast community science network that continues a tradition stretching back more than 100 years.

Birders of all ages are welcome to contribute to this fun, nationwide community science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snap-

shot of our native bird populations during the winter months. Each individual count is performed in a count circle with a radius of 7.5-miles, which is centered where US Route 127 crosses over US Route 36. A minimum of 10 volunteers are needed, including a compiler who coordinates the process in the count circle. The volunteers break up into small parties and follow assigned routes, which change little from yearto-year, county every bird they see. In most count circles, some people also watch feeders instead of following routes.

For the past 20 years, the Audubon CBC has been sponsored by the Darke Countians for Wildlife Conservation and the Darke County Birders.

To sign up for the count or if you have questions, contact Bob Welch, (937) 423-1596, glennwelch1@ gmail.com.

Audubon bird count begins this weekend

4-H CLUB NEWS Osgood Jolly

On Sept. 9, 10 a.m., the Osgood Jolly 4-H Club had their ninth meeting of the year. President Kurt Meiring opened the meeting and Jaimee Hoelscher started the Pledge of Allegiance, and 4-H Pledge was started by Abby Bergman.

Caitlynn Schemmel took roll call and a secretary report followed by Clarissa Hutchinson’s treasurer report. They congratulated Lauren Meiring and Hannah Rindler who both received Outstanding of the Day at the Ohio State Fair.

They had their only

fundraiser of the year, barbeque chicken dinners, which they sold 219 tickets. Also, they had a bake sale; each family was to make three baked items.

All proceedings are going to pay for two park benches the club will be donated to the town. They have almost collected 400 pounds of caps and lids.

They voted for their fall outing for the October meeting. They will be going to Van Demark Farms in Sidney for the afternoon.

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Wrapping up the year at Arcanum Library ARCANUM – Come in to the Arcanum Public Library for some quiet time during this busy time of the year. Spend some time browsing on the computers, make copies of Christmas letters and pictures, and stock up on books and movies for snow days and school breaks. Come in to enjoy the holiday décor or to find a quiet place to read and relax. Kids can pick up holiday-themed coloring pages and activity sheets.

On Tuesdays, preschoolers can come to Storytime at 10 a.m. to listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft, and have a lot of fun.

No registration is needed for this drop-in program.

Also on Tuesdays, school age children can come for the afterschool program, SPARK, from 3:45–4:45

p.m. Kids can make a craft, learn something new, explore the outdoors, hang out with friends, and much more. This is also a dropin program.

The library is giving away a Kindle Fire to one lucky person. Patrons age 16 and older can enter the coloring contest for the Kindle. The winner will be chosen at random from the entries. Children under 16 can enter a coloring contest to win a “Holiday Happiness” jar filled with goodies. Come in to get your coloring sheet.

The annual Christmas craft night with Santa has been scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 6–7:30 p.m. There will be plenty of crafts for kids to make at this drop-in event. Santa will be on hand for pic-

tures.

There will be a winter reading challenge for adults starting in January.

More information will be available toward the end of the month.

Also in January, Versailles Winery will be coming to present an informative program all about wine.

The presentation will be on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 6:30.

Class size is limited for this program; be sure to call or drop in to sign up.

The library reminds patrons it will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Patrons can call the library at 937-692-8484 with any questions or visit www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org. The library is also on Facebook and Twitter.

Baker Family Group Project to meet Jan. 5 ARCANUM – The second get together of the Baker Family surname will meet Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society, 123 W. George, Arcanum. The meeting is for descendants of the Michael Baker and Catherine Smucker families along with Henry Baker Sr. and Elizabeth Poe and related families.

The group met in November and planned a second meeting to further discuss the following: The descendants of each of these Baker families, ac-

curate genealogy, who the parents are, and to gather materials and stories on the Baker families as well as photos and relevant information. Their goal is to provide a master file and perhaps a book down the road.

They invite your participation if you are a descendant of these families or share the love of researching, writing, organizing or technical experience.

Interested parties can visit the Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society Facebook page event to keep updated. Inquiries

can also be directed to: contact@arcanumhistoricalsociety.org.

Or visit www.arcanumhistoricalsociety.org.

They encourage you to be a part of the group email list where the agenda will be provided so attendees can come prepared. As well as gathering your Baker photographs, genealogy, family tree and stories together in digital form if possible.

Contact Annette Stewart at contact@arcanumhistoricalsociety.org or through Messenger on the Facebook Page.

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2005 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 261,369 miles ........................................................................................................................ $8,995 ...........$7,500 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 154,592 miles ....................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$9,500 2004 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 2WD P.U., 5.4L V8, one owner, all power, very nice, black, 140,119 miles ........................................................................................................................ $8,995 ...........$7,500 2004 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., beige, 224,739 miles..... $6,995 ...........$5,500 2004 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 105,466 miles ...................... $7,995 ...........$6,900 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles ............. $6,995 ...........$5,900 2004 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, one owner, loaded, fair condition, black, 342,618 miles .................................................................................................. $8,995 ...........$7,900 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 4X4, 4.2L 6 cyl., loaded, good cond., blue, 135,132 miles .................. $5,995 ...........$4,500 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond,. red, 231,470 miles ........................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$6,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 215,294 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 182,686 miles ........................................................................................................................ $9,995 ...........$8,900 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LXI VAN, 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, very good cond., maroon, 165,697 miles .................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.9L V6, loaded, fair cond., red, 171,545 miles ... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2001 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, 5 speed, loaded, good cond., red, 146,376 miles ........................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2000 DODGE ½ TON RAM SLT LARAMIE EXT CAB 2WD P.U., 5.9L V8, loaded, fair cond., silver, 210,494 miles......................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,500 2000 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LS EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, one owner, fair cond., gold, 266,065 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2000 CHEVY TAHOE LS 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 192,922 miles .................... $5,995 ...........$4,900 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.7L V8, loaded, very nice, white, 167,762 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995 ...........$5,900 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE VAN, 3.3L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 150,889 miles .................................................................................................................... $2,995 ...........$1,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 160,151 miles..................... $6,995 ...........$5,900 1998 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.7L V8, loaded, one owner, exc. cond., maroon, 75,329 miles .................................................................................................... $8,995 ...........$7,900

CHEVROLET

2018 CHEVY IMPALA PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, silver, 32,431 miles .......... $25,995 .........$24,900 2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., silver, 46,522 miles .............................. $16,995 .........$15,500 2017 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 43,214 miles.......................... $17,995 .........$16,500 2017 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V8, all power, exc. cond., pepperdust, 40,800 miles .................... $19,995 .........$18,900 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond,. black, 44,973 miles ......................... $17,995 .........$16,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., champagne silver, 54,491 miles ..................................................................................................... $15,995 .........$14,900 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 118,206 miles ...... $11,995 ...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 167,922 miles ............... $10,995 ...........$9,500 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z28 COUPE, 5.7L V8, T-Tops, loaded, show car, white, 63,899 miles ... $18,995 .........$17,500 1979 CHEVY CAMARO SHOW CAR, 5.7L V8, nicely equipped, super nice, red, 833 miles since restoration ..................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,500

OTHER MAKES

2018 CHRYSLER 300 AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, black, 28,612 miles ........................ $23,995 .........$22,500 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., nicely equipped, exc. cond., gray, 49,823 miles ................ $14,995 .........$13,900 2017 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 52,584 miles ................................. $16,995 .........$15,500 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 120,028 miles ............... $10,995 ...........$8,900 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995 ...........$9,500 2002 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT STATION WAGON, 1.8L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, good cond., gray, 151,325 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., black, 179,160 miles ........................................................................................................................ $3,995 ...........$2,500 1999 FORD MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, sharp, gray, 68,000 miles ........ $10,995 ...........$9,900 1995 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.9L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., white, 146,338 miles ........................................................................................................................ $3,995 ...........$2,900 1994 JAGUAR XJS CONVERTIBLE, 4.0L 6 cyl., leather, loaded, show car, maroon, 52,066 miles .................................................................................................................... $17,995 .........$16,500

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