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WEEKEND EDITION - DECEMBER 24, 2017

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

‘God still performs miracles’ says Jets junior SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – It’s been nearly 10 years since Ethan Conley was ﬁghting for his life at Dayton Children’s Medical Center. Now 17, Ethan, a Franklin Monroe junior and Jets hoop star, is thankful this Christmas season he continues to look toward a bright future. Still undecided about a college, Ethan does know he wants to study nursing – and play basketball. “I want to help out other people. Share my story and give them comfort,” he said of his choice of a career.

In January 2010, eightyear-old Ethan came down with what his parents Javan and Rebecca thought was a normal bout of illness for an eight-year-old. After several days of complaining about leg pain, the couple took their son to Children’s Medical Center, where he was diagnosed with a very rare condition - viral myositis with rhabdomyolysis - a virus that attacks the muscle tissue and creates extreme levels of pain and swelling. According to Javan, his son had the highest CPK levels, which measures severity of the virus ever recorded in the world. Normal levels are 24-200, Ethan’s reached

Commission approves vehicle repeaters for MARCS move SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 20, approved a resolution to purchase 28 Pyramid Vehicular Repeaters for the sheriff’s department. Commissioner Mike Rhoades noted this was “the start of switching over to the MARCS (communication) system,” which is slated to take place April 16. The total cost will be $ 67,076.87, which will come from the county’s general fund, Rhoades explained,

since the total exceeds $5,000 and is considered a capital improvement project. The repeaters will be purchased from P& R Communications, Dayton. Rhoades also reported the county’s radios, which were given to Darke County by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, are currently being programmed. According to Rhoades, all county ﬁre and EMS chiefs reported this week they will be ready for the switch to MARCS before the April date. The commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27.

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Whirlpool raises over $400k for local United Way CLINTON RANDALL

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GREENVILLE – Nearly doubling their campaign from 2016, Whirlpool presented the Darke County United Way with a check worth over $400,000 Monday morning. Sherry Smith headed up the 2017 campaign for Whirlpool, collecting a total of $400,033.88 from plant employees to aid the local United Way in their annual budget goal. “It was a total team ef effort,” Smith said. “It is great to see everyone come together for this great cause.” The Whirlpool donation meets over 80 percent of the Darke County United Way’s annual budget goal set for

$500,000. They have wellexceeded that number for the year from fundraisers and all the generous donations. “All of the agencies in Darke County really need this money,” Darke County United Way Board President Matt Jordan told Whirlpool employees, “From the bottom of our heart, we thank you so much!” According to United Way Executive Director Christy Baker, every cent raised will be used locally to help support the 26 agencies that rely on aid from the United Way. For more information on how you can give or for information on the agencies served by the Darke County United Way, call (937) 5471272 or email unitedway@ darkecountyunitedway.org.

700,000. “There are documented cases where people died at levels less than 100,000. What we thought might have been dehydration, tuned into a 33-day ﬁght for life in Dayton Children’s ICU unit,” Javan said. “The doctors were bafﬂed and could only do what they called ‘supportive care.’ I asked one doctor what we could expect and he replied, ‘you don’t want to know.” Doctors told the Conleys if Ethan did survive he could lose his legs, need a kidney transplant, or be on dialysis the rest of his life. The virus, which sent Ethan into renal failure and shut his kidneys down, was viewing his muscles as an intruder and began attacking them. The myoglobin, a byproduct of muscle breakdown, was so dense it clogged Ethan’s kidneys. Ethan also experienced blood pressure issues and his heart rate was 160 bpm for two weeks. He came down with several staph infections while in the hospital and developed pancreatitis a condition for which there is no remedy. Like the virus, Ethan bat-

tled to ﬁght this condition off as well. After returning home, Ethan said he had to return to Children’s regularly for check-ups. At age 13, he became a Children’s Miracle Network Ambassador for Dayton Children’s. “I spoke on behalf of the hospital and the care and support that doctors and nurses give. They’re not in it for the money. They do it from the kindness of their hearts,” Ethan said, remembering one day in particular. “It was snowing outside and I was upset I couldn’t go out and play in the snow. A couple nurses brought in a bucket of snow so I could make a little snowman,” Ethan recalls. Not only does Ethan want to work with others as a nurse, he also is not afraid to share his faith in God. “God healed me. There’s no other way to put it,” said Ethan, who also is active in his church youth group at Tipp City’s Redemption Christian Tabernacle. The experience, Ethan said “really strengthened

Franklin Monroe Jets junior Ethan Conley believes his faith in God saved his life. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

my family’s faith. God still performs miracles to this day. He will never change.” Javan and Rebecca agree with their son. “We are a very faithbased family. We believe everything happened for a reason. We really had to stand on our faith going through this. Even when it seemed like there was no hope and we were questioning God, ‘why is this happening.’ Then coming to the realization if we trusted in Him” Ethan would be healed. The Conleys also knew

there were a lot of family and friends praying for Ethan’s recovery, including their two other children, Mason, 18 and a student at Wright State University and Corina, 15, sophomore basketball and volleyball player at FM. “Knowing people were praying all across the country,” Javan said, brought hope. “There is power in prayer. It uplifted us and kept us focused for Ethan.” Today, Ethan is a great student and excels on the basketball court, says his dad. As a sophomore, Ethan was named to the First Team All-CCC. Three colleges have already shown interest in Ethan’s ability on the court – two Division 1 schools, including Wright State University, where his dad works with the Planning, Engineering & Construction department, and Eastern Tennessee, as well as Division II Findlay College. “He’s doing great,” Javan said of his son. “He has an excitement for life and has learned how to press through and keep working hard.”

Tri-Village Adopt-a-Family raises $16,600 BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com NEW MADISON – Fif Fifteen Tri-Village families will enjoy a very merry Christmas this year, thanks to the school’s Adopt-a-Family service project. As of Friday, Dec. 15, the project had raised $16,600, said junior high student council adviser Beth Fisherback. Between the 15 selected families, 35 children from toddler age through high school will see their Christmas wishes come true with toys, gifts, food, and clothing. According Fisherback, the school’s Adopt-a-Family service project has been taking place 11 years. “It keeps growing, We started out buying for two families,” Fisherback said. “This year we have 15 families – more than we’ve ever done.” This year’s goal was to raise $1,000 per family, Fisherback said. Students and staff take the project seriously, participating in several fundraisers throughout the school year, including paying $1 to wear certain clothing or selling candy and buying hot chocolate. The student council’s November Quarter Auction also brings in a signiﬁcant amount of money, this year netting $4,000 for Adopt-a-Family. “We try just about anything we can to raise the money. We never quite know what to expect,” Fisherback said.

When organizers realized they were going to need to raise a significant amount of money to meet their goal of helping 15 families, Fisherback said, they started asking men teachers if anyone would be willing to cut their hair during a school assembly. “Mr. (Ryan) Honeycutt said he’d do one better and dye his hair red and blue,” Fisherback said. Students took Honeycutt’s challenge and raised another $5,000 by donating money themselves and asking family and the community to donate. During a Friday morning assembly on Dec. 15, business teacher Honeycutt took center stage. The names of two students - Jenna Godown and Tommy Hoskins – were drawn from a fund-raiser raffle to give Honeycutt a red and blue Mohawk. Honeycutt also will be sporting a white beard this coming week. Fisherback and high school student council adviser Heather Stump, along with some other school faculty, will spend Monday and Tuesday evenings shopping for the Adopt-a-Family gifts, while the MH students spent one day this past week shopping for food items. Students also will have the opportunity to sort and wrap the gifts, but the identities of the 15 families remain confidential. Guidance counselors contacted the selected families to get clothing sizes and Santa wish lists, Fisherback said.

Tri-Village students Jenna Godown and Tommy Hoskins give business teacher Ryan Honeycutt a Mohawk. Honeycutt challenged students to raise $5,000 for the Adopt-a-Family service project. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

The gifts will be delivered the Thursday before Christmas. “When you think about where our income level is” in the New Madison area, Fisherback said, “it’s kind of amazing to look at what we’ve done. The community

support has been tremendous.” Those who still would like to contribute to the Adopta-Family project may drop off donations at the school Monday or Tuesday, Dec. 18 and 19.

Early Bird, Bluebag announce winners GREENVILLE – The Early Bird and Bluebag Media are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Christmas Coloring Contest. A special thank you is extended to everyone that entered. First place earned $50 in Santa Bucks to be used at sponsors of the contest. Second and third place earned $25 and $15 Santa Bucks, respectively. Ages 3-5 – Kami Norris, 1st Place; Ellie Harter, 2nd Place; and Corinne Traxler, 3rd Place Ages 6-8 – Josie Schwartz, 1st Place; Isabella Armantrout, 2nd

Place; and Austin Subler, 3rd Place Ages 9-12 – Evan Van Hoose, 1st Place; Erin Frederick, 2nd Place; and Lexi Niemeyer, 3rd Place Ages 65+ - Ronald Hines, 1st Place; Donna Schultz, 2nd Place; and Maxine Burger, 3rd Place The winner’s can pick up their prizes beginning Dec. 26, from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m.–noon on Friday. The Early Bird/ Bluebag Media’s ofﬁce will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.

POLICE BEAT

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Suspended student trespassed from Greenville High Trespassing

On Dec. 13 Charles Aguilera, 18, was on school property after being warned on several different occasions that he was not allowed to be there. On Dec. 8, Aguilera was given a 10-day outof-school suspension. At that time, school administration advised him he was not to be on school property during school or for any after-school activities. On Dec. 12 a school resource ofﬁcer was assisting with the dismissal of school and was outside with the buses. At that time the ofﬁcer observed Aguilera walking in front of the school, where he met up with two of his friends. When he saw the SRO, he turned around and started walking away. A few

minutes later he walked by again and the SRO stopped him. Aguilera said he needed to speak with Stan Hughes, building principal. The SRO told him again he was not to be on school property at any time during his suspension. Aguilera did enter the building to speak with Mr. Hughes, who told him again he was not to be at the school. On Dec. 14, the SRO was informed by one of the high school building secretaries that she observed Aguilera at the basketball game on Dec. 13. She said Mr. Hughes found him and spoke with him at that time. Mr. Hughes then spoke with the SRO and said he saw Aguilera at the game and brought him to his ofﬁce to speak with him.

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The SRO checked the security cameras and could not ﬁnd when Aguilera entered the building, but did see when Mr. Hughes saw Aguilera and escorted him to the principal’s ofﬁce. Aguilera was served a citation for criminal trespass. Juvenile Complaint

On Dec. 17 an officer responded to a juvenile complaint at a residence in the 300 block of Orchard Drive. Upon arrival the officer spoke to the complainant who explained his son is currently on house arrest through Darke County Juvenile Probation and is wearing an ankle monitor. The father reported he thought his son may have had visitors during the previous night. When the father went into the kitchen after waking up, he saw a small clear plastic baggie with white residue lying on the kitchen counter. He said he also observed the dead bolt to his side door was unlatched. When the parent confronted his son about it, the son laughed and said he thought his father “was crazy.” The father also said his son had been smoking and drinking while on house arrest. He contacted the son’s probation officer, who told him to contact the Greenville Police Department. The police officer transported the clear baggie to GPD

GREENVILLE – After pleading guilty to attacking her (now estranged) husband in April with kitchen knives, 32-year-old Angela Bergman appeared for sentencing Monday afternoon in the Darke County Common Pleas Court. According to an investigation by the Greenville Police Department, Bergman stabbed him numerous times, including four deep puncture wounds to his chest and abdomen on Martin Street in Greenville on April 27. According to a presentence investigation, Bergman was previously diagnosed with a bipolar disorder in 2009 which is thought have led to her violent behavior. She had indicated at the time of her arrest that she thought her husband had “molested” her son…which he denied and was backed up during an investigation by the Green-

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DUI

On Dec. 15 an officer observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on East Main Street with no head lights. When the officer turned on his overhead lights to conduct a traffic stop, he saw the driver, Douglas Weyant quickly stop the vehicle, open the truck door and begin to exit. The officer ordered Weyant back into his vehicle and he complied. As the officer approached the vehicle he could smell

a strong odor combination of alcohol and marijuana coming from inside. The officer saw Weyant throw his keys on the dash, then say “ok you got me.” The officer asked the defendant where the marijuana was and he first said he didn’t have any then he handed the officer a small plastic container and a silver pipe. The container contained a small amount of marijuana. These items were later transported to GPD and placed into property. According to the report, the officer also could smell a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. Weyant also had slurred speech and his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. The defendant kept saying “you got me” to the officer. When asked about alcohol consumption, Weyant admitted to drinking two double shots of Jack Daniel’s just prior to the traffic stop at Danny’s Place. He also admitted to smoking some marijuana. When the officer asked Weyant for his driver’s license he said he did not have it. Weyant agreed to sobriety testing, but performed poorly. The defendant was placed under arrest and transported to the Greenville Police Department where he agreed to take a breath test. Weyant was placed under an administrative license suspension and given a citation for

OVI and no headlights and then released to his girlfriend. The defendant also has a prior conviction for OVI in 2016. Stolen Ring

On Dec. 14 an officer was dispatched to Heartland of Greenville on the report of a stolen ring. The victim’s daughter said her father’s ring had been taken from his ring finger sometime between October and Dec. 14. The ring is valued at $400 and has a gold band, black Onyx, a diamond and the letter “B” on it. The staff at Heartland was not aware the ring was missing until the complainant brought it to their attention. The officer took a report. There are no known subjects at this time. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

Bergman sent to prison for stabbing husband BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

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where it was swabbed to test for cocaine. The baggie turned blue, which indicated a positive result for cocaine. The officer contacted the Darke County Juvenile Probation Officer on call and advised her of the situation. The probation officer and reporting officer went back to the Orchard Drive residence, where. they spoke with both the father and the son, who admitted to drinking a beer the previous day. He said he was not aware there was cocaine in the baggie. He told the officers the baggie was not his and he did not know who it belonged to. The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to West Central Detention Center in Troy. The juvenile was charged with a probation violation. No charges were filed concerning the baggie with cocaine.

NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village Board of Education will host a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2018-2019 district school calendar on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at 6 p.m. in the Board Ofﬁce.

ville Police Department investigation. “She (Bergman) was having a psychotic episode and in her mind at that time she truly believed she felt she needed to do whatever it took to end a sexual molestation against her son,” said Bergman’s defense attorney Randall E. Breaden. Bergman has since relocated to Alabama to live with family, where Breaden says she is on the proper medication to deal with her mental health. “She would not beneﬁt from a prison sentence to manage her mental status,” he noted. Bergman pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of Attempted Felonious Assault (F3) in October. Though the state offered the amended charge in exchange for a guilty plea, Darke County Prosecutor Kelly Ormsby sought a prison term in the case. “She did serious harm to her husband. The injuries in this case are so severe that I feel the court needs to consider prison,” Ormsby stated during Monday’s sentencing. Prior to Judge Jonathan P. Hein announcing his decision, Bergman was given a chance to address the court. She chose to use this chance to publicly apologize to the victim, Anthony Bergman. “I am so sorry for hurting

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Angela Bergman (left) was sentenced to serve 18 months in prison for April knife attack on husband in Greenville. (Clinton Randall photo)

you and I hope you can ﬁnd it in your heart to forgive me,” she turned to him and said. The judge ordered Bergman to be immediately placed in custody where she will await transport to

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Board votes to support Senate Bill 216 BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greenville Board of Education on Thursday passed a resolution in support of Senate Bill 216, which calls for deregulation of some of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public school mandates. In October, Sen. Matt Huffman, R-Lima, 12th District, introduced the Ohio Public School Deregulation Act during an Ohio School Boards Association Capital Conference held earlier this fall Columbus for school superintendents. If approved, SB 216 would reduce the number of mandates and regulations Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public schools are currently required to follow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are basically supporting a statewide initiative that more than 100 schools have already supported,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville

Schools Superintendent Doug Fries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More are to follow.â&#x20AC;? The bill introduced by Huffman seeks relief from several mandates, giving more of the decision-making and day-to-day decisions and facilitation of teaching and programs to local administrators. Some of the changes proposed by Huffman include: * Consolidate teacher licenses into two grade bands - K-8 and 6-12. * Elimination of longterm substitute license and establish a single substitute license. * Eliminating barriers to employing high-quality teachers. * Eliminating the unnecessary duplication of tests used to assess student learning. * Providing a more accurate method (paper test) of assessing a third-grade studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to read and

write versus their technical ability on the high stakes third-grade reading test. * Requiring the national testing service to provide meaningful information for teachers to use to help children learn. *Restore the rights of parent to have some control over their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attendance. * Restore the ability of school boards to enforce education policy that meets local community needs, consolidating and streamlining state reporting requirements to reduce time expended on unproductive paperwork. * Provide relief from mandates that have accumulated over time. The boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution states many â&#x20AC;&#x153;of these regulations waste valuable time and money that should be spent on teaching and learning.â&#x20AC;? A copy of the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Greenville Center named best in Ohio GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Person Centered Services (PCS) recently announced the Darke County Career and Life Enrichment Center was awarded the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center of the Year for 2017. The Darke Center was singled out for its innovative community integration programs for individuals for which they serve. PCS praised the efforts of the Darke Center staff, led by Director Mark Middlecoff and Assistant Director Hei-

di George, for the reopening of the Greenville City Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Roundhouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the Veterans Meal Program. Middlecoff said the Roundhouse opened this summer for the ďŹ rst time in a decade and provided an opportunity for individuals to revitalize and operate a concession stand in the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic landmark. The Veterans Meal Program allows individuals to plan, prepare and deliver meals to local veterans through a

partnership with VFW Post 7262, which is a needed service as the veteran population in the community ages. PCS is a state certiďŹ ed agency provider for every county in Ohio and is actively providing Day Array Services and Non-Medical Transportation to over 600 individuals in 13 separate counties. The individualized, person centered planning and support is the centerpiece of the PCS service delivery model.

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Big and Little couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask for better match At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County, our TRISHA vision is for PRENGER all children BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS to achieve success in life. We are an organization that positively impacts childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives. Through our mentoring programs, we are able to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. By partnering with parents, guardians, volunteers, and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving higher aspirations, greater conďŹ dence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors, and educational success. Big Sister Amanda became involved with our program nine years ago after hearing two dear friends of hers talking about their outings with their Littles. Amanda always loved working with kids and wanted to become a teacher, which now she is. Her passion for children and teaching is what led her to wanting to experience having a Little Sister of her own. According to Amanda, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My match with Sheyenne has been one of the most rewarding experiences that I could have chosen to begin.â&#x20AC;? Amanda and Sheyenne met at the bowling alley for the Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual Christmas Party in December 2008 and Amanda said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could not have asked for a better match!â&#x20AC;? They have many of the same interests and truly enjoy each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company. Having been together for nine years, they have gone from having movie nights and baking cookies with a 10 year old; to talking about boys and school with a 14 year old; to the young adult graduating, driving, and working. Over the years, some of their favorite activities included baking cookies; making pizzas; having movie nights and makeovers; bowling; going to the mall; watching ďŹ reworks at Riverscape; and visiting Brumbaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fruit Farm, Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mill, and Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Even though Sheyenne is an

adult now, Amanda says they will never be too old to visit Brumbaughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fruit Farm to walk through the mazes and drink an apple cider slushy together or share a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pack at the movies. What started as a chance to give back to the community, turned into a lifelong friendship that Amanda and Sheyenne will always cherish. They may grow older, start their own families, and see each other less often; but they will always be sisters and be there for one another. While their time with Big Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Sisters may be ending, their sisterhood will not. Amanda is proud of the young adult Sheyenne has become and stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing the kindhearted, intelligent, and positive young woman that she has grown into; I have no doubt that there are great things in store for her, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to be there with her along the way.â&#x20AC;? Sheyenne recently graduated high school, and she is considering her options for what she wants to become in the future, but she feels that she is on the right path of ďŹ nding out. According to Sheyenne, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My experience with Big Brothers Big Sisters has been nothing but wonderful! I have a great best friend, and a very great sister relationship with Amanda. I recommend having this option and opportunity for children who not just feel alone, but are wanting a lifelong best friend and sibling. I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trade it for anything. Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters for matching me up with Amanda. Amanda is a great sister, and I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have asked for a better match! Today we are still going strong. Yes, I am an adult now with responsibilities, we both are, but we still make time for each other. When you have a great, or even a perfect match, that bond will never fade or go awayâ&#x20AC;?. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides children facing adversity with caring mentors who help provide individual guidance and support. That is what we do. If you, or someone you know, are interested in becoming a Big or Little, please call 937-4927611, 937-547-9622, or go to www.bigbrobigsisshelbydarke.org for more information.

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Moody matriarch turning 90 LINDA MOODY

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Christmas Eve is upon us and I hope everyone out there celebrates safely. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been somewhat of a good year but I will expand on that in my next column on the weekend of Jan. 7, 2018. Another event yet to happen this year is the 90th birthday of my mother. Yes, Bea Moody will celebrate two days after Christmas. She is residing at Heartland in Greenville, if anyone wants to send a card. Speaking of that, I forgot to send a card to Dave Magoto for his 90th which was on Dec. 21. I have quoted him in several stories in my lifetime. A great guy. And, my mother is a great woman. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think she really looks her age. She was a wonderful mentor to all of us. She used to do things with us, such as playing games even baseball. Mom was a great cook, could sew, was handy with a hammer and nail and a good nurse when we got sick. In fact, I think she wanted to be one but never was. She is the youngest of nine children and the only surviving.

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GHS students take center stage on and off the court GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A number of Greenville High School orchestra members and basketball players share center stage for both high school programs. “It’s pretty awesome that we have really good people doing these programs,” said GHS Principal Stan Hughes. “Not only do we have good leadership but we have people who care about the community. They care about these kind of connections. It’s nice to see kids have a lot of diversity in their skills, their hobbies and their interests.” “It’s also supported by the leadership of those programs that allow that overlap of talent and skills, practice time and all the things that are really important so that kids can be good at more than one thing,” added Hughes. “We have athletes across the board that are in basketball, cross country, tennis, track – name them all. We have quite a few athletes,” said GHS orchestra director JR Price. “It’s a leadership thing that each kid does. They want to be in a lot of different things and they want to excel at the things they want to be in whether its music, or athletics, or academics, or things outside of their school setting here.” “The more of that they bring to orchestra – I’m very pleased about that because that leadership equates into pretty good

performances out of us and that helps other kids along the way to be better performers too,” continued Price. “The more leadership qualities that any kid can bring to an organization the better that organization is going to be.” “The more you can be involved in, the more enriching your high school experience is going to be,” said GHS varsity basketball coach Kyle Joseph, “and more well-rounded and well prepared you will be to go off to college and then in the real world and beyond.” ”They have plenty of time to work on both, to be the best basketball players they can be and the best orchestra students that they can be,” Joseph stated. “I know that is something they put a lot of time into and work hard on it.” Three GHS varsity boys basketball teammates, 6’4” senior Will Coomer, 6’2” junior Noah Walker, 6’0” junior Jordan Dill, members of the schools orchestra have been playing the violin longer than they have been shooting hoops. Coomer, Walker and Dill not only excel on stage and the court, but each is a member of the prestigious GHS National Honor Society as well. “It attests to those kids in general, how hard they work, what their interests are and what they are going to do to better themselves,” said Hughes. “What they don’t necessarily grasp is how well they effect the community too, because people come out to see or-

(L-R) JR Price (GHS Orchestra Director), Jace Bunger, Will Coomer, Payton Brandenburg, Noah Walker, Stan Hughes (GHS Principal), Annie Hayes, Jordan Dill, Heath Coomer and Kyle Joseph (GHS Varsity Boys Basketball Coach). (Gaylen Blosser photo)

chestra, they come out to see basketball games.” “We have a number of other kids who are good students,” noted Greenville Coach Joseph. “They take the student part of it very serious which obviously is something you need to be doing in high school. Very well rounded kids.” The varsity players enjoy the time spent playing in front of local supporters, both basketball and orchestra with each agreeing practice is important as well as enjoyable. “The harder you work the better you get,” said Coomer. “I love both. I’ve been playing violin for 11 years now and basketball for four or ﬁve.” “Practicing is fun,” Walker noted. “Orchestra concerts are great depending on how big the concert is and then for basketball;

the games – the best, depending on the atmosphere.” “Definitely the basketball crowd,” Dill noted of the tougher crowd to play in front of. “No one really critiques your playing on stage, but when out on the court sometimes people say stuff about you or give you some advice.” “If you have 70 people on a stage it’s hard to see one little mistake but when there’s five or ten people on a court you notice those little flaws more,” added Dill who has been playing violin since second grade and basketball since the eighth grade. Other basketball members of the orchestra, each playing violin include, Lady Wave senior Co-Captain Payton Brandenburg, sophomore Annie Hayes and freshman boys play-

ers Jace Bunger and Heath Coomer. “I have been playing (violin) since second grade and I started playing basketball in the ﬁfth grade,” said Brandenburg. “If you make a mistake on the basketball court you can obviously tell but if I make a mistake during a concert, there’s a lot of us so I can easily cover it up.” “We talked about it the other day in Ms. Arnold’s class,” Brandenburg said of basketball and orchestra going hand-in-hand. “Basketball helps that I play violin – violin helps that I play basketball because of my hand eye coordination.” “I like both,” said Hayes. “The one on the court is the most nerve racking and then the one on the stage you get the most applause and praise. Practicing is

just fun.” Greenville can be proud if its orchestra sporting 60 high schoolers and 150 in the entire program under the direction of JR Price, among the Dayton area’s ﬁnest programs that includes, Centerville, Kettering, Stivers School for the Arts, Oakwood, Troy and Sidney. “We have a pretty good group here,” said Price. “Numerically we’re right up there with anybody around. We have a very large program here. It’s pretty big, especially for a school our size.” “That’s one of the things I like best about Greenville – the town is so supportive of all of our programs no matter if its orchestra or basketball or whatever,” concluded Hughes. “You always see people coming out.”

Lady Patriots shine in win over Ansonia Lady Tigers BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village Lady Patriots had little trouble picking up a win over the visiting Ansonia Lady Tigers in a 79-33 Cross County Conference win. “The ﬁrst half we were really solid on both ends,” said Tri-Village coach Brad Gray. “Our defense created some offense for us.” The Lady Patriots raced out to a 16-0 lead before Ansonia would get on the board with 2:57 showing on the ﬁrst quarter clock.

Tri-Village would take the first quarter by a 20-4 score getting five Trisa Porter points, four each from Lissa Siler and Lauren Flory, an Emma Printz three pointer, Maddie Downing two points and Autaum Moore’s 2-2 at the line. Period No. 2 had the Tri-Village girls extending its lead to 44-7 at the break with Printz knocking down nine second quarter points, Siler with five, Porter four and Moore, Downing and Flory each with a bucket. “We got some early steals for layups and that’s when we are at our

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best,” said Gray. “When we’re buying into playing really hard on the defensive end we look better offensively.” Tri-Village Coach Gray took advantage of the second half to include his bench on the court with the home team taking period three by a 15-11 score with Downing leading with eight Tri-Village points sending the teams to the ﬁnal period of play with a 59-18 score. “Our third quarter was a huge letdown,” Gray said. “Credit Ansonia, they came out with a lot more energy that we did.”

The Lady Patriots would add 20 points to the fourth quarter board while Ansonia was picking up 15 points with the Lady Tigers Trinity Henderson leading the teams with eight points. “The fourth quarter our kids played really hard again and came in and picked it up,” Gray noted. “The second group came in and acted like they wanted to be out there on the ﬂoor and was trying to prove a point, and that’s what we want from them.” “We have a long ways to go,” said Ansonia coach Jim Bolin. “We still

haven’t found ourselves yet. All I have is young kids to put in, so we’ll get there – just not as fast as I would like to. Nine Lady Patriots got in the scoring column led by 16 Printz points. Emma Printz drives to the basket for two of her game high 16 points for Tri-Village in win over Ansonia. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Greenville Lady Wave earn GWOC win over Sidney BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

SIDNEY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Lady Wave varsity basketball team defeated the Sidney Lady Yellow Jacket 51-35 in a GWOC game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the ďŹ rst day, since the season was over last year I have always believed in these girls,â&#x20AC;? said Greenville coach Rachael Kerns following the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fun part is, I have 11 girls that wear a Greenville uniform that believe just as much as I do.â&#x20AC;? The Greenville girls took advantage beyond the arc to lead 17-10 after the opening period of play. Jada Garland had the hot hand early for the Lady Wave drilling three ďŹ rst quarter treys to lead with nine points. Haleigh Mayo added ďŹ ve points including a three pointer and Lani Shilt knocked down the ďŹ fth GHS three of the ďŹ rst period. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was one of our points of focus before the game â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come out in that ďŹ rst quarter, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not get down, lets come out jump on them and just go,â&#x20AC;? said Kerns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we ďŹ nally did that.â&#x20AC;? The Lady Wave fullcourt defensive pressure held Sidney to ďŹ ve second quarter points while the offense added 15 points to the board. Morgan Gilbert and Koryann Elliott each contributed six points and Annie Hayes added three to round out the second periodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15 points sending the teams to the break with GHS up 32-15. The Lady Jacketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trouble with Greenvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pressure continued in third quarter play with a four point showing as the Lady Wave used six Mayo

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Morgan Gilbert drives to the basket for Greenville in GWOC win over the Sidney Lady Yellow Jackets. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

points, an Elliott basket and a Saki Nakamura free throw to lead 41-19. Coach Kerns made good use of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 22 point lead to give her entire squad valuable varsity playing time on the court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I took my starters out it was 17 and I look up and its 31,â&#x20AC;? noted Kerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that kind of drop-off.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In their defense, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always the group that I am going to put out there in practice,â&#x20AC;? Kerns said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always get to play with each other. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice that I was able to play them together a full ďŹ ve, six minutes of the fourth quarter.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defensively we did such a great job for three quarters holding Sidney and to let them go for 16 that fourth quarter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we

Cantu hits buzzer beater in upset over Lady Titans BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

UNION CITY, Ind. - Senior Justiss Cantu knocked down a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give the Union City Lady Indians a 40-38 upset over state-ranked Tri Wednesday night. Cantu led all scorers with 26 to go with her ďŹ ve steals in the victory. Maddy Cox added nine points to match her nine rebounds. UC was sparked by the defensive efforts of Reagan Hoggatt and Sophia Spence. They advance to 5-8 on the season and 3-4 in the Tri-Eastern Conference. The JV was also victorious 38-30 - led by Emalee Bocanegra with 11 points

and Mackenzie Charles with eight. Jodi Carpenter recorded six steals and Corona pulled down eight rebounds. They move to 9-3 on the season. Union City is back in action next Friday and Saturday, hosting their annual Holiday Tournament.

are better than that even when we sub in so we have to work defensively once I take out some of my starters.â&#x20AC;? Garland led the Lady Wave with her fourth and ďŹ fth triples of the night good for six fourth quarter points with Payton Brandenburg and Mayo each adding a basket. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was so great about Jada (Garland) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she hit early and then in the second quarter they chose to face-guard her,â&#x20AC;? said Kerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She comes over, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hey coach, they are faceguarding me, somebody else is going to be open,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and talk about a player that can embrace and accept their roll â&#x20AC;&#x201C; what more could a coach ask for.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;She recognized it and was ok with not even shooting anymore because she knew, so we ran plays to her side knowing that Morgan could get to the lane because they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t helping off on Jada,â&#x20AC;? continued Kerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the part of knowing our roles and accepting our roles and when that happens good things come out of it.â&#x20AC;? Jada Garland led Greenville and all scorers in the game with 15 points.

ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Arcanum Lady Trojans used strong ďŹ rst and third period play to defeat the National Trail Lady Blazers 47-38. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DeďŹ nitely a team win overall,â&#x20AC;? said Arcanum coach Matt Grote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shared the ball pretty well. Shotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fall, started falling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; found some hot hands and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you need in games like this.â&#x20AC;? The Arcanum girls jumped out to an 11-5 lead after one period of play led by Kayla Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four ďŹ eld goals and a Lexi Unger three. Period No. 2 had the Lady Blazers putting 11 points on the board while Arcanum was adding 10 points sending the teams to the break with the Lady Trojans holding a 21-16 advantage. Gracie Garno put four second quarter points in the book while Elliana Sloan and Unger were each adding a trey for Arcanum. Period had the Lady Trojans stretching its lead to double digits, outscoring Trail 12-7 to lead 33-23 with Unger nailing her third triple and a basket to lead third period scoring with ďŹ ve points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy Lexi (Unger) is back off her ACL gaining conďŹ dence as we go,â&#x20AC;? Grote said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was able to knock down some shots. She had 11 tonight which helps out a lot when we start knocking down shots on the outside.â&#x20AC;? Camille Pohl and Garno each contributed three points in the period and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Daniel added a free throw. The Lady Blazers used several late fourth quarter three-pointers to make it a closer score on the board with 15 points including three triples. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Give it to Trail,â&#x20AC;? Coach Grote said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They never quit, they kept ďŹ ghting to the end when they started to knock some shots down. They played hard the whole game.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just being young weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ďŹ guring out how to close games out,â&#x20AC;? added Grote.

Kayla Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Daniel scores two of her game high 16 points for Arcanum in win over National Trail. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s somewhere weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hopefully. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Daniel paced Arcanum with seven fourth quarter points, Garno added a basket and a free throw, a Macey Hartman basket and 2-2 at the line by Pohl made up the Lady Trojansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 14 fourth quarter points in the CCC win. This day, the scoreboard day did not reďŹ&#x201A;ect the leadership provided on the court by the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone senior, Elle Siculan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;quarterbackâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awesome to have a good senior leader that comes in and knows what is expected,â&#x20AC;? Grote stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elle (Siculan) is a great example in practice, great

model and plays hard every day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thing weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to it,â&#x20AC;? Siculan said fallowing the game of her leadership role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They come to me for leadership. It just makes me proud to be able to know that they look up to me.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I graduate, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all them,â&#x20AC;? added Siculan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready.â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Daniel led Arcanum and all scorers with a gamehigh 16 points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kayla (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Daniel) played hard,â&#x20AC;? said Grote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has been playing well getting to the rim. Finishing is a big thing and when she does weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a better team for sure.â&#x20AC;?

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GARIETY

– Esther Elizabeth Gariety, 85, of Russia, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at the Versailles Care Center, Versailles. She was born April 3, 1932 in Darke County, to the late John and Cecilia Leugers. She married Carl L. Gariety on June 2, 1956 at St. Bernards Catholic Church, Burketttsville. She is survived by sons and daughters in law, Thomas & Dorothy Gariety of Russia, Kenneth & Ann Gariety of Russia and Gregory & Connie Gariety of Russia; daughter and son in law, Deborah & Jeff Wirrig of Bradford; grandchildren, Nicole & Jon Keller, Chad & Amy Gariety, Megan & Doug Knapke, Samantha and Derek Sword, Zachary Gariety, Austin, Allison, Audrey and Alana Gariety, Marissa & Brandon Wirrig, Brooke & Aaron Condon, Justin, Jordan, Jacob and Eliza Gariety; great grandchildren, Waylon, Maverick, Archer, and Roscoe Keller, Henry and Maxwell Knapke: sister in laws MaryEllen Thobe, Iona Gariety, Mary Leugers, and brother in law Jack Shipley; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl; brother, Charles Leugers; sisters, Margine George, Lucille Leugers and Alvera Mangen; sister in law, Joann Shipley; and brothers in law, Jerry Thobe, Paul Gariety, Harold Gariety, Loren Mangen, and Lester George Esther was retired from Shep’s Golden Lantern of 25 years. She helped out on the family farm. She was a 1950 graduate of Ansonia

High School. She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church. Esther enjoyed sewing and embroidering, working in her garden and ﬂower beds. Spending time with her children, and caring for her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her companion Boots, the family dog. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at St. Remy Catholic Church, 108 East Main St., Russia, with Rev. Fr. Martin Fox and Celebrant. Burial is in the St. Remy Catholic Cemetery, Russia. In lieu of ﬂowers memorial contributions may be made to Russia Fire Department or to the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey. com.

BAKER – Jerrold (Jerry) Wayne Baker, 81, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. He was born on Nov. 5, 1936 to the late Glen and Goldie (Seible) Baker in Greenville. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Martha C. (Cawood) Baker; his children Scott (Rite) Baker, Curt Baker, Troy (Jana) Baker, Cindy (Jeff) Geiger, and Teressa (Tim) Mullins; 16 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family; arrangements in care of Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jerry to the Diabetes Association of the Dayton Area, 2555 S. Dixie Dr., Suite 112, Dayton, Ohio 45409. Online condolences and memories

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of Chickasaw and Beverly & Gary Clune of St. Henry. He was preceded in death by siblings, Robert & Elsie, Ralph & Alma, Omer & Mary, Edward, Paul, Carl, Fred & Marge, and Martin “Sonny” Grilliot, Marjorie & Otto Kremer, Evelyn & Vernon Hull, June & Herbert Schlarman, Patricia & Ralph Harlett and brothers-in-law, Noah Simons, Charlie Volskuhl and Ron Dwenger. Mr. Grilliot graduated from Versailles High School in 1949 before serving in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from Midmark Corp. of Versailles in 1985 and continued to work part-time at Dynamic Weld Corp. of Osgood until 2008. Elmer attended St. Nicholas Catholic Church and had been active in the church choir. He was also a member of Osgood American Legion Post #588, Covington Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #3998 and the Troy Fish & Game Club. Over the years, Elmer played softball on several area leagues. He also enjoyed entertaining his great-grandchildren, gardening, winery tours and an occasional casino visit. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood with Rev. David L. Zink presiding. Interment is at St. Martin’s Cemetery with military honors provided by the Osgood Legion. Memorials may be made to the Osgood Legion or Hospice of Miami County. Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.

KINNISON – Christine A. “Chrissy” Kinnison, 44, of Greenville, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Kettering Medical Center. Chrissy was born Sept. 22, 1973, in Troy to Linda S. (Davis) Griffis of Greenville and the late Robert G. Kinnison. In addition to her mother, Chrissy is survived by her son, Josh Schoeff of Greenville; and brothers, J.D. Griffis of Columbus, Cody Griffis of Greenville and Matt Griffis of Piqua. Chrissy was manager of the Greenville GNC Store. She was a member of the EUM Church in Greenville. Chrissy enjoyed shooting guns, racing, corvettes, working out and gardening. A celebration of Chrissy’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville

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with Pastor Don Smith ofﬁciating. Burial will follow in Gettysburg Cemetery, Gettysburg. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of ﬂowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www. zecharbailey.com.

WALTERS – Tony Alan Walters, 50, of Greenville, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Greenville Cemetery. KLIPSTINE – John Louis Klipstine, 70, of Ansonia, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Greenville Memorial Gardens. OLWINE – Harold Olwine, 75, of Arcanum, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. A visitation was held at Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum, on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Burial is at Newcomer Cemetery. HILL – Cindi S. Hill, 46, of Greenville, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. A celebration of Cindi’s life was held Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at the Skate Place, Greenville. HUFNAGLE – James E. Hufnagle, 85, of Bowling Green, Ky. and formerly of Greenville, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 1 p.m. until time of the services in the funeral home. (veteran) DRAKE – Barbara Jene (Snook) Drake, 83, of Lima and formerly of Greenville, died Dec. 19, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Friday, Dec. 22, 2017 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Abbottsville Cemetery.

on Saturday from 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Greenville Township Memorial Garden at a later date.

OVERBAY – Sharon “Jill” Overbay, 71, of Wayne Lakes, died Dec. 19, 2017. At a later date, a spring celebration of life will be determined. VANDEPITTE – Gertrude Carlyn Gray VanDePitte, 94, of Union City, Ohio and formerly of Rossburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. A celebration of Gertrude’s life was held Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will be in Ansonia Cemetery at a later date. IN MEMORIAM

Harold Weese Passed Dec. 23, 2014

Missing you at Christmas There’s a little place within our hearts That is with us every day A place where all our memories Are softly tucked away It is the perfect place In our grief for us to go For words cannot explain How much we all miss you so And how that once again Christmastime has come around It’s where the sweetest memories And thoughts of you are found Miss you, Love, Lois, Pam & Family, Scott & Family, Kim & Family

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KEY – Donald K. Key,

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NELSON – Joan Frances Daigle Nelson, 80, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. The family will receive friends

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Menke to be honored

GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greenville will be honoring retiring Pastor Peter Menke on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 a.m. One of Pastor Menkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes was for his ďŹ nal service to be ďŹ lled with music. Therefore, the service will include many musical performers, including former

BLESSED EVENT YORKSHIRE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alex and Brittany (Bruns) Dirksen of Yorkshire are proud to announce the birth of their third child, a son. Liam Joseph Dirksen was born Oct. 30, 2017 at 8:28 a.m. at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville. He weighed 7-pounds, 14-ounces and measured 20.5-inches long. He is welcomed home by his sister Baylee (4) and brother Trevor (2). Maternal grandparents are Brad and Lil Bruns of Frenchtown and maternal grandpa is Erwin Schulze of Cassella. Paternal grandparents are Janice and Delbert Dirksen of Frenchtown.

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GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rev. Dr. R. Gwinn Lacy and Miki Kirk Lacy will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Dec. 28. They were married in Christian Tabernacle, Dayton, by Dr. Sydney Correll. They have a daughter, Patti Blosser, of Beamsville, and son, Russell Brian, of Seabeck, Wash. They have two grandsons, Patrick Harsh (Lynette), of Beamsville and Matthew (Jena) of Troy and granddaughter, Victoria, of Washington. Great grandchildren are LindaAnn Gahret (Dan), Rebecca Harsh and Patrick Tyler Harsh of Beamsville and Haley Harsh of Troy. They moved to Greenville in June 2016 from Cincinnati where Dr. Lacy served as Chaplain at Mercy Health Systems and pastor at the Korean Madisonville United Methodist Church. Mike served as the executive administrative assistant to the administrator of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crisis Center of Covington, Ky.

members of GHS Vocal Music, Brien Sewell, the St. Paul Senior Choir, the Lemon family and Pastor Peter Menke himself performing select jazz pieces. Pastor Menke was conďŹ rmed at St. Paul in 1949 and was ordained into the ministry in 1961. Although he has held several professional positions throughout his life, he returned to St. Paul in 2004 and has been the Senior Pastor for over 13 years. His preaching span at St. Paul is second to only Dr. C.C. Wessel, who served the congregation for 25 years. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 131 East Fourth St., Greenville. They invite members of the community to share with Pastor Peter and his wife Connie in his ďŹ nal service at St. Paul.

Nature Center holiday closure GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Darke County Parks Nature Center located at Shawnee Prairie Preserve just west of Greenville will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for Christmas and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day observances. The buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibits and ofďŹ ces as well as the Friends of Darke County Parks Gift Shop are regularly open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Sunday. The park trails however are open every day throughout the year from sunrise to sunset. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to enjoy your Darke County Parks this winter.

Ruby Ludwig

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RUSSIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Christmas season brings a promise of hope for many. At Rustic Hope, located in western Shelby County, young women are ďŹ nding the promise of hope year round. A non-proďŹ t organization, Rustic Hope offers a solution for teens, many who are pregnant, some homeless, all who are searching for love and understanding. Run by Craig and Connie McEldowney, Rustic Hope is not a licensed foster care facility and is not ofďŹ cially afďŹ liated with any state or federally funded organizations. All services are provided free of charge to teens who come to call Rustic Hope their home for a while. The McEldowneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offer teens the opportunity to get their lives together and while there, they are encouraged to make positive decisions about their future. Connie McEldowney said the idea to open her home came to her about ďŹ ve years ago when she â&#x20AC;&#x153;got the calling from God that I needed to quit my job, become a non-proďŹ t and devote time to this cause.â&#x20AC;? McEldowney and her husband, an engineer at Stolleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Sidney, are parents of eight children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ďŹ ve biological and three adopted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our biological children are already out of the house,â&#x20AC;? McEldowney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our adopted children are ages 9, 6 and 3. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re starting over.â&#x20AC;? Relying on her faith, MCEldowney said â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pray. I completely live my life out of control, or so my mother says. God is in control. Wherever He leads me. I do a lot of public speaking. I feel like thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of people wanting to help, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to go.â&#x20AC;? A trip to offer prayer for others led McEldowney to open her home and offer unconditional love to teens in need, she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A number of years ago I went to Kettering to pray outside an abortion clinic,â&#x20AC;? McEldowney said, adding how some may think of these young girls as evil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I realized they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. They looked just like me. That opened my eyes and I realized these girls were having an abortion be-

cause they thought that was their best option.â&#x20AC;? McEldowney decided to quit her job at the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center in Sidney and open her home to teens in need. The McEldowneys provide support, introducing the girls to agencies that can provide help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We help set them up in a stable place.â&#x20AC;? McEldowney said. Referrals come through unconventional ways, McEldowney said, with some coming from local churches and school ofďŹ cials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Typically the teens do not contact us,â&#x20AC;? she explained. Some are homeless. Almost all are local. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We serve Shelby, Darke, Mercer and Miami counties. We had a homeless teen from Versailles who lived in a car for six months. It breaks my heart.â&#x20AC;? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been a rise in teen moms with drug issues, who need more specialized care. Along with providing a safe home, Rustic Hope also offers the Rustic Hope Shed, where single moms can shop for needed baby, housekeeping and personal care supplies, along with baby clothing, furniture and equipment. Rustic Shed serves between 100-150 families a month. Items are all free and donated by local individuals and organizations. Beginning this fall, Darke County 4-H Clubs began a new community service project - collecting items for the Russia organization. The Hands Across the Darke 4-H Club will be taking the lead in collecting the donations, said Rhonda Williams, Darke County OSU Extension Educator. All county 4-H clubs have been invited to donate.

Rustic Hope in Russia is accepting donations for young moms and their children. Locally, donations are being collected by Hands Across the Darke 4-H Club and may be dropped off at the Darke County OSU Extension on Wagner Avenue.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We already put together ďŹ ve gift baskets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gift cards, personal care items for young mothers,â&#x20AC;? Williams explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be collecting through February and it may end up being an ongoing project.â&#x20AC;? Besides baby items such as diapers and baby wipes, other items that may be donated include shampoo/conditioner, small containers of laundry detergent, dish soap, bathroom supplies, and throw blankets. Baby furniture, strollers and car seats also are accepted and are free for single moms. Items may be dropped off at the Darke County Extemsion OfďŹ ce, next to the Edison campus on

Wagner Avenue. Rustic Shed also offers volunteer opportunities for sorting donations and stocking shelves. Those interested may contact McEldowney by calling 526-4336 or by leaving a message on the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rustic Hope Facebook page. The name Rustic Hope was chosen in lieu of McEldowneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst choice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rustic Haven. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found out that was the name of a bar,â&#x20AC;? she said, located in a nearby city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The name Rustic Hope has been awesome because so many of the young moms tell me â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I was going to make it. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think there was any hope.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

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ebb and ďŹ&#x201A;ow of the issues. When people were upset with local government Tryon was one of the ďŹ rst to take the heat and was voted out of ofďŹ ce. This past year marked the second time he has lost his job because of the way council as a whole approached the issues. I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always agreed with Tryon on certain issues and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve called him out in opinions Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve written. However, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had very cordial discussions over our differences. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been welcome in my ofďŹ ce and that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change now that he will no longer be making decisions for the city. I have a list of favorite council persons and Tryon is deďŹ nitely in the top three or four. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not going to list who the others are, but sufďŹ ce it to say they are there because they were willing to express their opinions or ask questions on an issue while other council members sat back and let them do all the work. It was very evident that the people on my list of favorites did their research and were wellprepared to make a decision â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good or bad. Being more vocal than the other council members, Tryon was an easy target. His comments were on the record and you knew where he stood before a vote was taken. Even though he knew his comments could result in him being featured in a Paul Ackley cartoon or in an opinion piece, Tryon never once shied away from being honest and forthright.

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For all of those reasons I have much more respect for Tryon than I do a lot of governmental leaders. But, after all of the things weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve written and all of the cartoons that have featured Tryon he got the

last laugh. During his ďŹ nal regular session of council, he shared the following poem. Thank you Mr. Tryon for your years of service to the city and thank you for the laugh.

The Early Bird â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Christmas Story Tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;was just days before Christmas and there sitting at a desk in the corner was a man in his ofďŹ ce in a building on a road named Sebring-Warner. He was the publisher of the local weekly rag he needed to get the paper printed and put in the bag. Needing a scoop, a story or a lead most of all he needed an editorial cartoon for this paper to succeed. He got up to ďŹ nish roaming the halls hunting for stories looking like that big ďŹ sh in movie Jaws. See Linda had ďŹ led her last story of good deeds of things that were purchased with the Queen of Hearts proceeds. Susan was ďŹ nished with her story of the mission the latest news from the County Commission. Gaylen had covered every county game the night before he had it all documented complete with pictures and the score. With no accidents to report Clinton had stayed home hoping Steve Baker would call and throw him a bone. And Ryan, he knew that his next editorial subject would be another heart-warming story all about his family So with his feet up on his desk and a blanket in his lap he leaned back in his chair to take a well-deserved nap. But Keith just kept pacing the room waiting for Paul to bring him the next editorial cartoon. At home sitting at his easel was Paul who was in despair trying to ďŹ nd something to draw, but nothing was there. For things in the city were running so smooth all the departments were in a good groove. The budget was balanced, the local economy strong Paul couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nd anything to poke fun at; there was nothing wrong. And to his displeasure his favorite council subject was soon going to go Paul just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe his bad luck, oh no, no, noâ&#x20AC;Ś He needed something to submit, anything viable so out of his pocket he pulled an old reliable. A drawing of Santa asking blessings for all somewhat like the posters seen at the mall. Councilman Tryon who asked questions and often would then explain the reason for a decision and what the city would then gain. He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t upset, for he knew the editorial cartoons were just puns informing the public and Paul was just having some fun. But in an off election and low voter turnout race with three to be elected Tryon had come in fourth place. For now it is the last meeting before he is to leave and for many in the city this is hard to believe. The statements he makes are of pride of the projects completed while being a member of this council seated. He is humbled by serving and then says out loud that being able to serve the citizens of Greenville had really made him proud. While leaving the chambers but before he is out of sight he turns to wish happy holidays to everyone, and to all a good night!

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Local family stresses suicide prevention BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Some say that suicide happens more around the holidays. Whenever someone takes his/her own life it leaves those left behind with lots of questions that are not always answered. Allen Whittaker knows that for a fact. His daughter, Sarah, committed suicide on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nobody could believe that she would do anything like that,â&#x20AC;? Whittaker said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was so happy and bubbly.â&#x20AC;? That morning, her stepmother Karen went to the grocery and when she returned noticed that Sarah was not in the house; she sent her brother Jacob to the barn to look for her. Jacob found her and Karen assisted in getting her body down. It was Karen who tried CPR to no avail. Allen was driving a truck in Hershey, Neb. when he got the news of his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. He was halfway to his destination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By the time we got there, one of the drivers took care of me and made sure I had tickets and made arrangements to get my load to where it was supposed to go.â&#x20AC;? The Thursday night be-

Not a day goes by that Allen Whittaker, above, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about his daughter, Sarah, who committed suicide, at the age of 16 on Jan. 6, 2008, He wants people to be aware of suicide and how it can affect families like his. (Linda Moody photo)

fore, Allen said, Sarah went to a 4-H meeting at the fairgrounds (in Greenville) to set up for a weigh-in for beef cattle. He pointed out, that Sarah got grounded that Friday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She always said she would rather be grounded because â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get in trouble when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re grounded,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? he said with a grin. Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Karen has blamed herself for the grounding and Allen tries to keep his daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory alive by talking about her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help some-

Fort GreeneVille DAR has busy holiday GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fort GreeneVille Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently had a Christmas wreath dedication at the Darke County Veterans Memorial marker at the Darke County Courthouse. The wreath is in honor of all Darke County Veterans and active duty military. Another wreath sponsored by Fort GreeneVille DAR will be dedicated on Dec. 16 for Zachary Lansdowne at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C. The wreath is part of the Wreaths Across America Program. Lansdowne was a US Navy Lieutenant Commander who was killed in the crash of the USS Shenandoah. Fort GreeneVille DAR has also donated $200 to Greenville native Kenton Stacy. U.S. Navy Chief Petty OfďŹ cer Stacy is at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas, af-

ter he was struck by an IED while clearing a hospital in Syria. He was severely injured while assigned to the Operation Inherent Resolve campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Members also decorated Christmas trees in the Garst Museum military room and the Shawnee Prairie Preserve and Nature Center. Besides the tree decorating, members volunteered at the Darke County Parksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 10th annual Walkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in a Winter Wonderland event. Wrapping up the holiday season, the chapter had its annual Christmas Luncheon at the St. Clair Manor. Following the luncheon, members went to Montage with mitten donations for the FISH Mitten Tree. Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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mental health condition. Depression is the most common condition associated with suicide, and it is often undiagnosed or untreated. Conditions like depression, anxiety and substance problems, especially when unaddressed, increase risk for suicide. Yet, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to note that most people who actively manage their mental health conditions lead fulďŹ lling lives. People who are considering suicide often display one or more of the following moods: depression, loss of interest, rage, irritability, humiliation and anxiety. Because this is a hard time of the year for a lot of people, someone advised on Facebook to call at Hotline 800-273-TALK (8255). â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, there are all kinds of hotlines,â&#x20AC;? Allen concluded.

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MVCTC staff was recognized for work with special needs students. Shown are LouAnn Haburn (MVCTC), Tiffany Stebbins (Franklin Monroe), Angela Freeze (MVCTC), and Jack Poore (MVCTC).

Staff honored for work with Special Needs students COLUMBUS – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Special Education staff was recently honored at the annual Association for Career Technical Education (ACTE) Special Needs Division meeting. Tiffany Stebbins (Franklin-Monroe) was honored as the Para-Professional of the Year and Angela Freeze (MVCTC) was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. Both honorees work with special needs students at the MVCTC. What started almost 50 years ago as the Montgomery County Joint Vocation-

al School (JVS) has transformed into the Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC). While the name has changed, the mission remains the same. MVCTC is dedicated to providing training for indemand jobs and collegereadiness skills for high school and adult students across Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren Counties. For more information about MVCTC, visit www.mvctc.com or follow MVCTC on Facebook (Facebook.com/MVCTC) or Twitter (Twitter.com/ MVCTC).

ODH says flu activity increasing in Ohio COLUMBUS – Flu activity in Ohio is increasing. During the week that ended Dec. 2 which is the most recent data available, there were 92 flu-associated hospitalizations in Ohio and 257 hospitalizations since the start of the season. That is above the five-year average for this time of year and significantly higher than the 19 flu-associated hospitalizations during the same week last year and 83 hospitalizations for the season. It’s not too late to get a flu shot, and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months and older get one as soon as possible as it is the best protection against seasonable flu viruses. It takes about two weeks for a flu shot to take full effect. Flu activity traditionally begins to increase in October and can last as late as May, with cases typically peaking between December and February. CDC says that despite the benefits of flu vaccination, roughly three out of five people in the U.S. have not been vaccinated this flu season and roughly two out of three pregnant women have not received a flu vaccine yet this year. “Pregnant women and their young infants are at high risk for serious complications from the flu,” said Dr. Clint Koenig, Medical Director of the Ohio Department of Health. “CDC, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Nurse-Midwives, and the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend flu shots for all women who are or expect to be pregnant during the flu season.” Flu surveillance data in Australia where flu season is winding down suggests that this year’s vaccine has been significantly less effective against one circulating flu virus strain, influenza A(H3N2). However, CDC notes that vaccine effectiveness measured in Australia may not be predictive of what will happen in the U.S. “No vaccine is 100 percent effective but there are many reasons to get a flu vaccination,” Koenig said. “Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and tens

of thousands of flu-related hospitalizations each year in the U.S. A study published earlier this year in a pediatric journal shows that flu vaccination can significantly reduce a child’s risk of dying from influenza.” Symptoms of influenza can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Although most people fully recover from the flu, some experience severe illness like pneumonia and respiratory failure, and the flu can sometimes be fatal. People who think that they may have the flu and are pregnant, have an underlying medical condition, or who are extremely ill should contact their healthcare provider immediately. Flu vaccines are offered by many doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies and college health centers, as well as by many employers and some schools. While vaccination provides the greatest protection against the flu, other effective ways to avoid getting or spreading it include: washing hands frequently or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer; covering coughs and sneezes with tissues, or coughing or sneezing into elbows; avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth; and staying home when sick and until fever-free for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication. More information about influenza and flu activity in Ohio is available at www.flu. ohio.gov.

Rindler graduates

COLUMBUS – Lauren Rindler earned a Master of Science during the Ohio Dominican University’s (ODU’s) Fall Commencement, which was held Dec. 16. Ohio Dominican University is a comprehensive, four-year, private, liberal arts and master’s institution, founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican tradition by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The University has approximately 1,700 students and offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors and nine graduate degree programs. At ODU, students connect their passion with a purpose.

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Positive behaviors rewarded by Dairy King BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Santa came a little early this week for more than 470 Greenville Elementary students. Due to their positive behaviors and good choices, K-2nd grade students were treated to an ice cream sundae party on Tuesday. Dairy King donated the ice cream cups and choice of toppings, as part of the schools Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program.

“We’re here to encourage and support our community in any way we can,” Baumgardner said. “We hope they (students) continue to make good choices to earn another day like this.” The statewide PBIS initiative offers educators opportunities to reward and record positive choices being made by young students, says Assistant Principal Jennifer Statzer. Classroom teachers come up with ways for students to record their behav-

Dairy King co-owner Stephanie Baumgardner, left, and student teacher Briana Grilliot serve ice cream sundaes to K-2 students who earned a special treat for their positive behavior. (Susan Hartley photo)

iors, Statzer said, with some teachers and administrators serving on a PBIS team, which meets monthly. Other positive behavior rewards have included extra recess time, Statzer said. “We combined November and December due to the holidays and wanted to do something bigger and better. Katy Copas (school counselor) contacted Dairy King and they were kind enough to help us with this activity.” Students’ positive behaviors were put to the test at the beginning of the ice cream party, when a bag of plastic spoons broke open, spilling across the cafeteria ﬂoor. A group of ﬁve or six second-graders sitting near the spilled spoons immediately jumped up to help Copas pick them up. “See, you’re making good choices,” Copas said, thanking the students who helped. The PBIS program, Copas explained, “is designed to teach students appropriate behaviors and increases

academic outcomes.” As part of the program, each class records their positive choices and behaviors in order to see their progress and earn rewards. Second-graders shared some of the rules they’ve

been following in PBIS: “We learn to follow directions,” said Riley Thomas, 8. “We listen to our teacher and keep our hands to ourselves,” said Meredith Hunt, 8.

Seven-year-old Drew Garber shared he’s learning to “keep our school neat and clean.” “I have one,” said Bella Pablo, 7. “We don’t interrupt our teacher.” Summing it all up was Marcella Marlett, 7. “When you’re good you get good prizes,” she shared.

APL prepares for upcoming year ARCANUM – The Arcanum Public Library wants to send wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the community. It would also like to say thank you to its patrons for helping to make 2017 a great year at the library. There have been numerous wonderful programs in addition to the regular activities for school children, teens, and adults each month. The staff is already preparing to make 2018 even better. There will be plenty of activities planned for everyone and all are welcome to come in to browse their shelves, check out movies, send a fax, use the comput-

ers, and more. The library will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26, and also on Jan. 1 and 2. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, there will be an adult coloring session at 4 p.m. Come enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, create a masterpiece, and gab with friends. Supplies are provided, and beverages are served. This is a drop-in event; no registration required. Also on Tuesday, Jan. 16 will be the next book club meeting. Join them at 5:30 p.m. to discuss “Long Way Gone” by Charles Martin, and to pick up the next book, “Caroline” by Sarah Miller. Newcomers are al-

ways welcome. Snacks are served. This is a drop-in event; no registration required. The library is pleased to announce its Winter Reading Challenge for adults. The challenge will run from Jan. 1–March 31. Every book a patron reads counts for an entry for monthly prizes and the drawing for the grand prize – a Kindle. Check with the library for more details and come in to pick up log sheets. Call the library with any questions at 937-962-8484. Patrons can also visit www. arcanumpubliclibrary.org, ﬁnd them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.

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Old ODOT facility safe home for emergency supplies SUSAN HARTLEY

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DARKE COUNTY – For the past couple months, several county organizations have been moving emergency equipment into the former ODOT complex on Martin Street in Greenville. Earlier this year, ODOT moved into its new facility on State Route 49, leaving its former location open for use. According to county commissioners, ODOT has been very helpful, offering county organizations use of their old facilities as they’ve moved to newer ones. “ODOT has been good to work with,” said commissioner Mike Stegall. “Giving the county ﬁrst option” for utilizing the complex. In September, commission signed an agreement with ODOT to use the facility for county purposes, at no cost to the county. Mindy Saylor, director of the Darke County Homeland Security and Emergency Management says the agency is using the former ODOT facility for storage of the county’s emergency supplies. “It’s really been a huge problem solver for us,” Saylor said. “We have been struggling with where to store these items. HAZMAT stuff has to be temperature controlled. We cannot leave them outside.” The county’s EMA is storing two trailers with emergency equipment and supplies, along with trailer units used by the Darke County Red Cross. “Using the old ODOT building gives us the opportunity to house materials more safely,” agrees Lynn Gump, director of the Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross trailers, one which is sponsored by FEMA with terrorism funds, Gump explained, contains items needed for

severe emergency situations, with a possible need for cots with IV stands, privacy screens, wheelchairs, walkers, and toilet risers. “Maybe not everyone would need these items, but there’s always a segment of people who would,” Gump said. Other emergency trailer units include medical supplies, pillows, blankets and cots. Some of the items being stored in the secure facility were funded through local fundraisers and donations, while other materials were obtained using federal funds. “People don’t think about what it takes to respond to a disaster in a minute’s notice. When we open shelters because of an emergency, whether it’s a hurricane, a fire in California, or an ice storm in Darke County, we have to have supplies ready,” Gump said, describing efforts by the Red Cross across the country. Gump also said she was pleased with the opportunity to get the emergency trailers out of the weather elements, but also said she is grateful for Wayne HealthCare, who donates office and parking space for the local Red Cross office on Martz Street. “We always kept our trailers in the parking lot. It’s safe, but in winter they would get buried by snow and during county fair time, it would be hard to get them out.” Other organizations using the former ODOT complex include the Darke County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s vehicle maintenance department. According to Saylor, other emergency equipment and supplies, as well as the Region 3 Strike Force team trailer, also are being housed in the facility, including health department supplies and a HAZMAT foam trailer for use with hazardous materials.

Jeff Whitaker was joined by his wife Robyn and mother-in-law Efﬁe Myers to be sworn in as a Greenville City Councilman by Mayor Steve Willman.

City’s new radios to cost nearly $150K RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council preliminarily gave the safety service director permission to proceed with purchasing new MARCS radios at its meeting on Dec. 19. According to Safety Service Director Curt Garrison, the city has until Friday to order the radios in order to get a $22,430 discount. By purchasing new radios now the city will not be dependent on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) portable radios obtained by the county. Garrison pointed out those radios are at the end of their life cycle and there is no guarantee as to how long they would adequately serve the city. The ODNR radio grant does not include mobile radios, base station or mobile twohead radios. Without the discount the city would pay $171,163.66 for 31 portable radios, 21 mobile radios, two mobile two-head radios and a base station. “This $171,163 is going to be spent by the City of Greenville whether now or over a period of time because the ODNR radios will come to the end of their second useful life,” said Garrison. The discounted price would be $148,733.66. The city is expected to go with the Kenwood brand over Motorola. Garrison believes Kenwood radios perform better than Motorola radios. These

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GREENVILLE Christmas came early to the Brethren Retirement Community. On Tuesday evening,

Family pets perish in Union City house ﬁre CLINTON RANDALL

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UNION CITY, Ohio – A ﬁre that broke out in a home near Union City last Friday night claimed the life of several family pets. Fire crews responded to the 400 block of Union City-Elroy Rd. just after 9 p.m. one a report of heavy smoke coming from the

front door of the one-story home. According to the Union City Ohio Fire Dept., the blaze started in the kitchen area of the home and was electrical in nature. The home appears to be a total loss. The family was not home at the time, but a dog and several cats lost their lives due to smoke inhalation.

Taylor Schmidt holds the Bible for her father Doug Steve Willman receives the oath of ofﬁce for his fourSchmidt as he is sworn in for another term on year term as Mayor of Greenville for Common Pleas Judge Jonathon Hein. (Clinton Randall photo) Greenville City Council by Mayor Steve Willman.

radios would be in addition to the portable radios purchased for the fire department through the Ohio Fire Marshal Grant. Garrison added, “The benefit would be the city of Greenville would be purchasing new radios with a three-year warranty installed by its preferred vendor (J&K Communications) and we are very confident we will not have any issues with our police cars or our fire apparatus after the installation.” Greenville Fire Department’s Lt. Scot Ross explained the life expectancy for the new portable and mobile radios is 12-15 years. The city could also finance the purchase over three years with three yearly payments of $52,244.93. The finance charges would be $8,001.13. Council voted unanimously to proceed with purchasing the equipment. They will still need to approve legislation to purchase the radios. In other business, coun-

John Burkett will serve another term as President of Greenville City Council. He was joined by his wife Karen Burkett and son Scott Burkett as he was sworn in by Mayor Steve Willman.

cil members, members of the administration and former Mayor Mike Bowers praised the two outgoing councilmen. Tracy Tryon and Todd Oliver will not return in 2018. Both councilmen received praise for their dedication to the city. Mayor Steve Willman presented both councilmen with certiﬁcates of appreciation for their service. In addition to praising the outgoing councilmen, Council President John Burkett gave a strong warning to the two incoming councilmen, Doug Wright and Jeff Whitaker,

“Be ready to be belittled and ridiculed and berated by several forms of the media. I guess that goes with it. You get sworn in and pretty soon you begin to get sworn at. That’s part of the job. It bothers me that people hide behind ink sometimes in their ridicule of this council and council members simply because a lot of it is sincerely unwarranted and they do not have the intestinal fortitude to come to this microphone and talk to council members. They hide behind their ink wells and that concerns me.”

BRC enjoys new pair of mated swans SUSAN HARTLEY

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Doug Wright’s wife, Saundar, holds the Bible as he is sworn in on Greenville City Council by Mayor Steve Willman. He is joined by his son, Chase, and grandchildren, Jordyn Lopez and Michael Lopez.

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Dale Musser, BRC Director of Facility Managment and Todd Reisch, BRC Director of Missional Advancement and Pastoral Care, made a trip to Dayton International Airport to pick up two new swans for the facility’s pond. “Someone suggested naming them Mary and Joseph, due to the season we’re in,” Reisch said. BRC residents most likely will be given the opportunity to choose names for the mated pair, he noted. Two of the BRC’s swans, both about 14 years old, passed away earlier this year. “It was the residents’ love for swans that was the impetus for us to purchase another set of swans.” Reisch found himself responsible to raise the $2,000 needed for a mated pair. “It was quite easy,” he said. “We have what we

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Two new swans now call the BRC home. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

call Town Hall meetings where the residents come together and we let them know we were raising money. The money came either from our residents or residents’ families.” Residents at the BRC enjoy walking down to the pond during warm weather to watch the swans. “Swans have become a part of the BRC identity,”

Reisch explained. “Residents who can’t get out as much as they want, can still watch the swans from their windows.” The pair of swans, purchased from Knox Swans in Chicago, have gone through one cycle of mating, Reisch said, “so we can be assured we can have cygnets along the way.”

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Norris honored for 25 years of service GREENVILLE – Chris Norris of the Littman Thomas Agency, Inc., was recognized for 25 years of professionalism and service excellence representing Westfield Insurance. A leading independent insurance agent, Norris has represented Westfield since 1991. “Westfield Insurance is represented by independent agents who are carefully selected for their commitment to providing clients with the best insurance advice and service. For a quarter century, Chris Norris has teamed with Westfield to deliver on our promise of protection. We are proud to honor him on this service milestone,” said Westfield Insurance President Ed Larson. Westfield presented Norris with a commemorative statuette to honor this milestone.

The Littman – Thomas Agency has a history back to the 1860’s in Greenville and Darke County. In the mid 1800’s the Ohio Farmers Insurance Company, now known as Westfield Companies, appointed one insurance agency in each of the 88 counties. Littman Thomas Agency was one of the original 88 and has been with the company since 1860. As an independent agency the Littman–Thomas Agency represents several insurance companies and provides commercial and personal insurance to customers in four states. Find out more about Littman – Thomas Agency, Inc. www.littmanthomas. com and on their Facebook page. Learn more about Westfield Insurance at www. westfieldinsuanve.com.

Arcanum High School honor roll ARCANUM – Arcanum High School is pleased to announce its ﬁrst quarter honor roll.

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Seniors: Samantha Aukerman, Makayla Bailey, Andrew Baker, Kyle Collins, Brendin Gillem, Madison, Goubeaux, Uriah Knepshield, Lucas Krause, Paige Kreusch, Christopher Manning, Julia McCullough, Jacob Osswald, Hannah Rammel, Tyler Rardin, Kayla Riegle, Sarah Riley, Kristen Short, Elle Siculan, Hannah Smith, Isaiah Smith, Tyler Sowers, Wills Troutwine, Alexander Weiss, Mara Wetzel, and Madison Wilson Juniors: Celeste Arnett, James Barry, Jenna Beatty, Lane Byrne, Meredith Cass, Tanner Delk, Erin Dillman, Trevor Fry, Logan Garbig, Niveka Gregg, Makenna Gunckel, Jenna Haney, Macey Hartman, Erykah Hutcheson, Sadie Sink, and Zachary Smith Sophomores: Austen Cutarelli, Tristan Delk, Braden Garbig, Gracie Garno, Audrey Heiser, Elizabeth Kubik, Madison Magnani, Araya Musselman, Kayla O’Daniel, Camille Pohl, Abbigail Van Hoose, McKinsey Willis, and Rachel Wright

Honor Roll

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New home for Heather’s Daycare; Lookout to reopen BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – Heather Sullivan lives just outside Pitsburg and as she would drive through the small village she noticed a vacant building on Jefferson Street. Over the past ﬁve years she wondered and dreamed about the possibilities that building held. She felt the former church and youth center would be the perfect spot to expand her already successful daycare center. When she felt the time was right contacted the Real Estate agent, “I looked at the place and it was overwhelming at ﬁrst.” However, determination took over “and I said yes to the new adventure.” Formerly the Lookout Point Youth Center is once again the Lookout Point Youth Center, but this time with Sullivan at the helm. There will be a few changes

to how it operates. Heather’s Daycare has moved to the building and will operate in the lower section during the day. The Lookout will occupy the upstairs portion and will welcome kids before and after school and for special events. Sullivan said keeping the Lookout makes sense. “It was already here. People know the name and I came in and I want to make it better than what it was before.” She believes there is a need to keep local children busy and out of trouble as well providing a safe and fun place to go after school. Kids from kindergarten through ninth grade can come after school to do their homework, hang out with friends, or play pool, foosball, air hockey, ping pong or other games. Before school, Sullivan will have breakfast available. The Lookout has already had one overnight event.

Taylor Sullivan, Heather Sullivan and Amanda Wehrley welcome kids to Heather’s Daycare and Lookout Point.

She opened her doors on Thanksgiving night to allow Black Friday shoppers to drop off their kids. She is planning a similar event for New Year’s Eve. The Lookout, which will reopen on Jan. 2, will be available to students by donation. Sullivan also has plans to expand Heather’s Daycare. She hopes to eventually add a Sensory Center. “It’s been a huge dream of mine,” she said. Her son, Grifﬁn, was diagnosed with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), and she knows all-to-well the challenges a child with autism and SPD faces. “There is nothing around here geared toward autism and sensory processing,” she said. When complete, Grifﬁn’s Place (sensory center) will have activities geared toward these children. There will also be special calming lighting and sensory swings. It will be a multi-functional center. Heather’s Daycare takes children from newborn to school-age. She is proud to let parents know this is much more than a babysitting service. She and her staff gear the daycare to learning and provide activities for the children. Heather’s Daycare will also provide transportation to Primary Colors Preschool. Sullivan’s current help-

VAM closes to make changes and updates VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum is now closed (except for private tours through Jan. 31) as they are cleaning, repairing, changing and getting ready for an exciting 2018. They are planning a new season and look forward to welcoming many of you to the museum of Northeastern Darke County and Russia in the year ahead. By mid-January they hope to have their new 2018 Road Trip schedule on their Facebook page. Coming up early in the New Year at the museum, is a Valentine Tea with Lady Karen Burkett sharing her ancestry with Martha

Custiss Washington. Lady Karen will share clothing, lifestyles and artifacts from the Washington era. Just in time for the General’s 286th birthday. A light luncheon will be served in addition to the presentation. This is a ticket only event and seating is limited so you may make reservations throughout January by calling the museum at 937-526-4222 or e-mailing teachhistoryjrk@ hotmail.com. The cost for the tea is $18 is payable by check to our museum P.O. Box 54 at Versailles, Ohio 45380. Don’t worry our Tea is a new event but the annual

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PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe held its annual Homecoming on Dec. 16 with the announcement of this year’s King & Queen between the junior varsity and varsity basketball games with Bethel the night before. This year’s royalty is Kyle Ressler and Grace Fee. They are shown with prince and princess Preston Cable and Addyson Baker.

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Historic Dinner is still on their list for April 8 at the K of C Hall in Versailles as they celebrate a night in historic France. Also planned for early spring is the “Art of the Brew” an evening of education (and sampling) of craft beers at their ﬁnest. Also with only 12 short months away from our communities Bicentennial they will begin to tell their early stories of how the village began. If you have artifacts to loan that would help tell the story of the area, please call the museum during January as they make plans for the next 18 months. Without your help and generous support, they would have no museum.

ers include Amanda Wehrley and Taylor Sullivan. She also has volunteers available when they get busier with the daycare and Lookout Point. The organization cur-

rently has a Mitten Tree. If you are in need of warm weather gear, Sullivan invites you to stop by. For more information about daycare or the youth center, contact Sullivan

at 937-423-1922 or email hahlering98@yahoo.com. You can also search for Heather’s Daycare or Lookout Point on Facebook. The business accepts credit and debit cards.

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Avoid tax and donate stock or IRA Distribution GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darke County residents are taking advantage of a robust stock market in 2017 to make gifts to local charities and achieve tax savings for themselves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have many donors who give appreciated stock

instead of cash because they can avoid capital gains taxes and receive a tax deduction for their contribution,â&#x20AC;? said Christy Prakel, executive director of the Darke County Foundation. The Foundation manages charitable

funds that support scholarships to Darke County students and grants to local non-proďŹ t organizations. Instead of selling stock to create a cash gift, smart investors are donating appreciated shares directly

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CELINA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Second National Bank recently announced that Brent Dawson has been hired as a commercial/ag lender and will work from their Celina ofďŹ ce in Mercer County. Dawson began his banking career in 1994 holding positions of branch manager, consumer & mortgage lender, commercial/ag lender and brings 24 years of banking & lending experience to SNB. He is an honors graduate of Xavier

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for him to serve the needs of our current and future customers,â&#x20AC;? said SNB President John Swallow. Headquartered in Greenville, Second National Bank is part of the Park National Corporation, a group of strong community banks based in Ohio. Second National was originally chartered in July 1883 and has eight ofďŹ ces in Greenville, Arcanum, Versailles, Fort Recovery and Celina.

Thank you for your patronage in 2017 and for the past 30 years. We hope to continually serve the community and the surrounding areas into the future.

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University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, and holds Ohio Bankers League certiďŹ cates in Commercial Lending and Credit Analysis. Dawson is very active in the Lima area community with many organizations. He lives in Lima with his wife Heather, and they have three children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are pleased that Brent is joining SNB as a commercial & ag lender. He brings the experience and local knowledge necessary

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All around town, north, south, east and west, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sending our friends and neighbors all of our best! With wishes so warm and merry and bright, we hope your holiday is a sheer delight!

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account to a charity. Donors may transfer up to $100,000 from IRAs to charity taxfree. The gift qualiďŹ es as the required minimum distribution for the year, but it is not included in the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adjusted gross income, thus eliminating the tax on the RMD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a donor conďŹ rms the tax beneďŹ t via consultation with a tax professional, these are tremendous tools for use,â&#x20AC;? said Durham. The Darke County Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of Darke County residents by receiving, managing and distributing charitable gifts. For more information, visit www. darkecountyfoundation.org or call (937) 548-4673.

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the stock sale. Stock must be held for more than one year for a donor to deduct the fair market value of the donated stock. Todd Durham, vice president and trust ofďŹ cer at Second National Bank, sees many clients beneďŹ ting from this donation technique. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The donor maximizes his or her donation utilizing an asset that might otherwise remain held due to tax consequences,â&#x20AC;? said Durham, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the donee receives donations from resources previously overlooked and untapped.â&#x20AC;? Another cost-effective donation technique is for people over age 70 1/2 to donate their required minimum distribution (RMD) directly from their retirement

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LIVESTOCK Rhode Island Red Pullets for sale. Just starting to lay brown eggs. 937-620-8121 FOR RENT Furnished efficiency in Greenville. Clean. Upstairs. No smoking. No pets. $385 includes utilities. Call 548-6209

FOR RENT 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, basement, garage, fenced yard. Near hospital. $600/mo ++credit checked. 548-4448

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1 BR upstairs apt; includes stove & fridge. $350 mo. No Metro, No Pets. 548-9600 Storage for personal & business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor & Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity LAND CONTRACT OR RENT GREENVILLE. 1-2 BR remodeled home with finished walk-out basement, central air, laundry room & shed. $1500 down, $460.60/ mo; or rent for $495/ mo. 610 E 5th St. 5485053 benanzer.com

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Greenville, upstairs apartment, 1 bedroom. Everything new, flooring, windows, paint. Stove and Fridge furnished. Metro approved. $390/ month, $390 deposit. 937-548-8613 3 bedroom/1 bath home w/attached garage, 432 W. Lincoln. New carpet, paint, appliances. NO PETS. $650/month rent, $650 deposit w/ first month rent due. Call or Text 937-5647246

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Arcanum: 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, kitchen appliances included, washer dryer hookup and 1 car garage. 5473051 HELP WANTED Hiring MEAT CUTTER. Some experience needed. Send resume to: 6630 Westfall Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 Greenville small retail business has parttime position available. Some Fridays & every Saturday 9am-5pm are required, more hours possible. Must be energetic, friendly, reliable & trustworthy. Duties: Selling merchandise, Inventory upkeep, Cleaning, plus more. MUST have some computer skills & be able to operate a cash register. Some Heavy Lifting. Send resume: Help Wanted/ PT, c/o The Early Bird, 5312 Sebring-Warner Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 Start the New Year with a New Career & a New You! Make First Call Staffing your first call in the New Year! We are Hiring for Greenville Technologies Inc. Apply at GTI 5755 St Rt 571 E. All positions require a clean drug screen. All shifts available. $10.50 an hour to start. All positions have the chance to be temp to hire positions. Applications taken Mon thru Fri from 8a-4p. Please bring 2 pieces of I.D. to apply. Or apply online at www. firstcallinc.com

HELP WANTED Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in many GENERAL AREAS. There are MOTOR & WALKING routes. Motor route, New Madison. Motor & walking routes, West Manchester. Walking route, Verona. 3 motor routes in Arcanum area. 5 in town Greenville motor routes. Palestine/ west Greenville area motor route. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937-5470851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer

LOCAL FURNITURE SALES - Full or Parttime. Sales or decorating experience preferred. Rotating weekends. No holidays. Send resume to: Help Wanted/JP, c/o The Early Bird, 5312 Sebring-Warner Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 5482307 SERVICES OFFERED SNOW REMOVAL large or small jobs. Also Landscaping, Shrub Trimming, Spraying/Fertilizing. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for Justin Moving and storage: Cross country Moving, Long distance Moving Company out of state move $799 Long Distance Movers Get Free quote on your Long distance move. Call 800863-6081 www.mprichmond.com

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VILLAGE OF ARCANUM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WATER/ WASTEWATER OPERATOR APPRENTICE The Village of Arcanum Utility Department is now accepting applications for a Water/ Wastewater Operator Apprentice. Duties include operating and maintaining electric generation facilities, monitoring water/ sewer facilities, and performing physical labor within the Village Utility Department as needed. Requirements include a high school education, a valid Ohio driver’s license, obtain a class B CDL endorsement within 6 months of employment. Applications are available at the City Building located at 1 Pop Rite Drive, Arcanum, Ohio 45304. Applications and/or resumes must be returned no later than January 16, 2018. Job applications are not kept on ﬁle beyond six months, so any previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. EOE.

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

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Part-time bartenders needed. AVAILABLE NIGHTS & WEEKENDS Apply in person at 219 North Ohio Street, Greenville.

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ARCANUM-BUTLER SCHOOLS SEEKS BOARD MEMBER The Arcanum-Butler Local Schools has an immediate opening for a Board of Education member to fill a vacated term through December 31, 2019. Applicant must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the school district and a registered voter. Applications can be picked up at the Board of Education office or on-line at www.arcanum-butler.K12.oh.us. The board will review all applications and appoint a new member at the January 11, 2018 regular board meeting. SBIRT CARE COORDINATOR/ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE

RN-BSN PREFERRED (OHIO LICENSE) Family Health Services of Darke County, Inc., seeks a highly motivated individual to join their Behavioral Health and Wellness Center in developing comprehensive patient care plans and educational programs using the SBIRT model of care. SBIRT stands for Screening, Basic Intervention, and Referral to Treatment. SBIRT is an evidenced based process to screen, identify, intervene, and treat people struggling with psychiatric, addiction and psycho-social disorders. The SBIRT Care Coordinator/Behavioral Health Nurse will complement the diverse team of providers and care coordinators in providing seamless, comprehensive and coordinated patient care. Requirements: * Minimum two years of experience developing clinical care plans and providing comprehensive care management for high risk patients, preferably pertinent to chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders. * Must have great communication skills, ability to work both independently and cohesively with multi-disciplinary teams in establishing and managing care plan and continuity of patient care. * Patience and flexibility in working with diverse patient populations, especially those struggling with mental health and addiction disorders. Coordinate mental health and addiction and recovery services, including medication assisted treatment programs. * Outreach: Experience in developing and conducting individual, group, and community educational programs relevant to SBIRT modules and services. For more details of job requirements, please go to Family Health website: www.familyhealthservices.org EOE Qualified applicants, please send resume to HR@familyhealthservices.org

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WANTED TO BUY BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net MOBILE HOMES Tired of Cold Weather? FOR SALE: 56 ft mobile home, BR & bath on each end. Florida room. Everything stays. Sebring, FL. Priced to sell! 937-547-8675

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AUTOMOTIVE 2008 Grand Caravan $6995. 2014 Cruze $9995. 2011 Terrain AWD $9995. 2014 Fusion $9995. 2006 Grand Prix $4195. 2004 Ranger 4x4 $6995. 207 Dakota Crew $8995. 2004 Colorado Crew $8195. 2008 Equinox $6995. 2005 Equinox AUTOMOTIVE $4995. Buy - Sell 1997 Ford Explorer, 302 Trade! CountryAutoFWD, 170,000 miles, SalesGreenville.com nice, $1600 OBO. 937- 548-1337 609-0561 HOUSEHOLD 1999 Victory V92C $2500. 1960 Bonnev- Peaceful Dream 11” Pilille 2 dr HT, needs total low Top Mattress Set. restore $9000. 1964 $249 full; $269 queen; Impala SS $12,000. $379 king. New in plas1976 Cadillac Coupe tic with warranty. We de Ville $2500. 1969 deliver. 937-884-5455

EQUIPMENT Chevy C30 $1200. MISC. FOR SALE Snowblower: 726 John 2004 Taurus $1500. P R O F E S S I O N A L Deere electric start. 765-964-0183 or cell SOUND SYSTEM Good Condition. 937- 419-305-6081. Serious Rental, Sales & InstalCalls Only Please 337-3341 lation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound LEIS REALTY system updates & CONGRATULATES improvements. JBL, KIM LEISEAW, QSC, PEAVEY, ANDERSON CROWN. Bach to AS TOP PRODUCER Rock Music 547-1970, FOR NOVEMBER 2017 email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!

MISC. FOR SALE Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800906-3115 for $750 Off

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CELINA – The Celina Flying Sportsmen will hold its annual R/C swap meet on Jan. 7 at the Celina High School Gymnasium, 715 East Wayne St. This will be the 31st time they have hosted this event. It is one of the longest running events of this kind in the area. The hobby of operating radio control model vehicles, including airplanes, cars and boats, is growing year after year. The national radio control ﬂyers organization, The Academy of Model

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT HOMES! 5397 Warvel Rd., Ansonia 3 BR brick ranch with 17’x17’ detached shop 120 E Elm St., Bradford Newly renovated 3 BR home with large yard 112 W 1st St., Arcanum Completely remodeled 1,200 sq ft home WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

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Aeronautics (AMA), membership is rapidly approaching 200,000 members. Swap meets provide an opportunity for both active hobbyists and those interested in becoming involved with RC models to catch up on what’s new. Developments include micro-aircraft, helicopters and drones, many of which weigh less than an ounce, but ﬂy with a precision that was undreamed of only a few years ago, and many others, including giant scale aircraft nearly half the size of their full-scale counterparts. These developments have been accompanied by a rapid decline in prices so that getting into RC costs much less than ever before. In addition to RC aircraft, there will also be cars, trucks and boats. The Celina meet is one of the largest in Western Ohio. More than 80 vendor tables will display an incredible array of new and used RC vehicles. Hobby shops and private individuals from Ohio and surrounding states will display items for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet opens for the public at 8 a.m. Admission

is $5 with children under 10 and women free. Food and drinks may be purchased at the food stand.

If anyone is interested in acquiring a table for the swap meet, contact Tim Moorman at timbob@bright.net.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

PITSBURG - Franklin Monroe Elementary hosted fourth grade Grandparents’ Day recently. There was an excellent community turnout with over 125 guests, and those in attendance enjoyed the fourth grade class performing three songs from their third and fourth grade musical, “The Turkey Trot.”

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600 E. THIRD ST. $55,500. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, covered porch. Currently being used as a rental. (745215) 1121 HARRISON AVE. $57,000. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage, covered front porch, fenced in area in back yard. (739634) 605 E. WATER ST. $69,000. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car garage, fenced in yard, skylights and fireplace. (743312) 1261 SUGAR MAPLE NEW LISTING $107,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 1 car att. Garage, ranch style home, family room, storage shed. (752571) OUT OF GREENVILLE 2241 RUSH RD. NEW MADISON NEW PRICE $34,000. 4 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car det. Garage, ½ acre on edge of town. (744205) 304 W. FIRST ST. ARCANUM $128,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car det. Garage, hardwood floors, fenced in yard, many updates. (751611)

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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

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 12, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 178 Bellevernon Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235010611500

Street Address: 630 E. Main St. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235040114000

Street Address: 110 Meadow Lane Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226030612000

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $51,000.00 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 26, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $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 26, 2018. There will be no minimum bid set for this sale according to ORC Section 2329.21. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowance, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $53,000.00 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 26, 2018. 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 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 3T

Fifth Third Mortgage VS. No. 17CV00374 Rick Heidrich, et al.

JPMorgan Chase VS. No. 17CV00466 Tracy Beachy, heir to Estate of Jack Sanders, et al.

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.

Bank of NY Mellon VS. No. 17CV00012 Cheryl Baker, et al.

Farmers State Bank VS. No. 17CV00343 Carmen Denham, et al.

Street Address: 614 Sweitzer St. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221102041710400

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.

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191 Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 17CV00469, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Terry Mathews, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $3,055.24 (Three Thousand Fifty Five Dollars and 24/100) 131 Washington St. New Madison, OH G31411013010312600 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 12th day of January, 2018 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 26th day of January, 2018, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. TERMS OF SALE: Deposit required for this property: 15% of purchase price Balance due within 30 days after Confirmation. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 12/24, 12/31, 1/7 3T 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.

ENGLEWOOD – The Electives, Business, Information Technology, and Agriculture Department at Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC), in order to honor outstanding accomplishments and leadership in Career Tech Education, is proud to announce

the October honorees for the Department’s Career Tech Students of the Month. Charisse Hoblit (National Trail High School), Chloe Noble (Ansonia High School), and Noah Daugherty (Tri-County North High School) were recognized for being outstanding representatives of

their respective career tech programs. Chloe Noble (Ansonia High School) was selected for her leadership in a collaborative project with Brookville Middle School students. Over the past month Chloe and has worked with Noah to make a Google slides presentation in order

ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2017 9:00AM KIRBY LYONS AUCTION FACILITY

5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD., GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM

Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) Antiques & Collectibles; Furniture including: Beds; Tables & Chairs; Leather Love Seat; Lamp Tables; Dressers; Chest of Drawers; Wing Back Chair & much more! Nice selection of Power & Hand Tools; Advertising Beer Signs & Mirrors; Indian Blankets, Dolls; Southwest Pottery; Jewelry; several Mantle & Wall Clocks; Patio Furniture; Exercise Equipment; Gettysburg, Greenville & Arcanum Yearbooks; Electronics; Glassware; Pots; Pans; Kitchen items; Bedding; Blankets; Towels; Toys & Games; Christmas Lights & Decorations; Long Handle Yard Tools; Elvis – Albums, Clocks, Books & Collectibles; Metal & Plastic Shelves & much more!

ESTATE OF MARIAN C. BROWN

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect sales tax. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Preview day on Friday, December 29th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. • REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s Office: 937.316.8400 (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What Cell: 937.459.7686 You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our Michel Werner sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we Auctioneer love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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*Showings by Appointment Located in historical downtown Greenville is this brick front 3 story office building located at the corner of South Broadway and Washington Street, across from the iconic Annie Oakley statue and park and the future site of the YOLO Urban Park and heavily traveled and high exposure intersection with multiple intersecting state routes. Both spaces have been professionally updated and decorated, ideal locations for small business, retail, or office space and is zoned Downtown Enterprise. This property offers two spacious individual locations for business offices with both units containing a large amount of upper level storage areas. This prime business location also includes an off-street parking lot with 30 spaces available. Terms: There will be a 10% Buyer’s Premium applied to the final bid to establish the contract sales price. $5000 will be required down day of auction and the balance due within 35 days. Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers. com for more information and pictures.

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and Noah for their outstanding representation of MVCTC and their respective programs. Special thanks to Hot Head Burrito of Englewood for donating gift certiﬁcates. Both students received plaques to honor their accom-

Village of New Madison Notice

Beginning the 3rd week of January 2018 all trees on North Main Street between Washington & Fairview will be removed to prepare for the next phase of the North Main Street Project.

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Shown are Charisse Hoblit, Chloe Noble and Noah Daugherty.

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to teach 6th grade students from Mrs. Jill Lester’s 6th Grade Science class at Brookville. The students Skyped into the classroom at Brookville from MVCTC and taught every Brookville 6th grade student how to use Google slides for their year-long science project. The projects will then be displayed in March at Brookville. Media and Video Production Instructor Pat Carlisle stated, “Noah and Chloe did a great job with the technical side as well as presenting the information.” Charisse Hoblit (National Trail High School) has excelled at MVCTC since day one. She is an FFA Chapter Ofﬁcer and has displayed outstanding teamwork. Animal Care and Management Instructor Christy Blauvelt stated, “Charisse always has a great attitude, has perfect attendance, and does an outstanding job.” Congratulations to Charisse, Chloe,

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Local girl is MVCTC Student of the Month

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Joyce A. (John) McEldowney Estate Case # 2017-1-231 & Douglas D. Thornhill Estate Case # 2015-1-380- VEHICLES TRAILER-GARAGE & SHOP ANTIQUES- PRIMITIVES-TOOLS H.HOLD-APPLIANCES-GLASS FARM MACHINERY-TRAINS TOYS –JEWELRY & MORE 2-3 AUCTION RINGS COMPLETE LISTING @ AUCTIONZIP.COM #3859 larry@larrymartino.com

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

CITY OF GREENVILLE On December 19, 2017, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #17-142 supplemental appropriations • Ordinance #17-143 transfer • Ordinance #17-144 temporary appropriations • Ordinance #17-145 establish personnel within the City of Greenville. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Ordinance #17-146 amend prior ordinance 15-119, which adopted earned income tax regulations for the City of Greenville. This ordinance has an emergency clause. • Resolution #17-147 adjust compensation of Assistant Law Directors effective January 1, 2018 • Resolution #17-148 authorize the S/S Dir. to enter into contract with Julian & Grube, Inc. • Ordinance #17-149 waive storm water charges for land owned by the Greenville CIC 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 12/24, 12/31 2T

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS

This notice is made pursuant to Section 2329.44 of the Ohio Revised Code that the Darke County Clerk of Courts is in possession of the following unclaimed funds: Case Number Judgment Debtor/Party Defendant 15CV00119 Heartland of Greenville 15CV00119 Lowell V. Miller 15CV00519 Keith Catron 15CV00519 Teresa Catron 15CV00520 Peggy Bruss 16CV00288 Jason Buckley 16CV00288 Jeffrey Kellner, Trustee for Christy Walker 16CV00332 Robert T. Combs, Deceased 17CV00036 Alena J. Wickham 17CV00114 Nathan Bowen Any person claiming interest in the above-referenced funds must do so in writing within 90 days of this publication date. Include in your request, case number, name, address, telephone number and the reason you are claiming interest. Send to Cindy Pike, Darke County Clerk of Courts, 504 South Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331. Cindy Pike 12/24, 12/31, 2T Darke County Clerk of Courts

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

NEW YEARS DAY ANTIQUE AUCTION

MON. JAN. 1ST, 2018 10:00 A.M.

DOORS OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. 5862 KRUCKEBERG RD. GREENVILLE; OH 45331 DIRECTIONS: From downtown Dayton; Ohio Take I -70 West to St. Rt. 127 North to Greenville to Kruckeberg Rd. Turn right on Kruckeberg go approx. 1 mile to sale site on left. (Watch for signs) Auctioneers Note – This is a large auction, go to edwardsauctions. com for more information and pictures. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com or auctionzip.com; enter auctioneer ID # 3426; click on the current auction date; click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online and remote bidders only ANTIQUES-COLLECTIBLES-FURNITURE-PRIMITIVES ADVERTISING- Metal- Busch, Bud Light, & Molson Ice Advertising Signs; Al G. Kelly & Miller Bros. Framed Circus Poster; Antique Toledo Store Scale - Missing Glass; Cuticura Soap Wood Advertising Crate; Dayton, Ohio Wood Advertising Crate; Pennsylvania Corn Sheller; Vintage Shredded Whole Wheat Shipping Crate; WZR Radio Station Advertiser; Vintage Doctor Pepper Bottle Lima Ohio; Greenville College 1922 Greenville, Illinois; Venable’s Ole Varginy Tobacco Cutter; Vintage Mail Pouch Tobacco Thermometer - No Thermometer; Horlick’s Malted Milk Ball Jar; 1920’s A.J. Linderman & Hoverson Co. Anchor Torch; Vintage Wood Diehl Beer Case & Bottles; MISC./PRIMITIVES-1908 NCR Cash Register; Antique Stained Glass Windows; Vintage Buggy Seat; Vintage Wicker Baby Buggy; Antique Blanket Trunk; Large Vintage Wood Box’s; Vintage Rooster Weather Vain; Empire Store Counter; Antique Dress Form Mannequin; Vintage Tri-Fold Doors; Vintage Table Top Glass Showcase; 1914 Buggy Lantern;#2 7 Gallon Standard Churn Co. Wapok Ohio Butter Churn; 2 Gum Ball Machines; Quilt Tops; Crazy Quilt; Knotted Comforter; Vintage Material; Pyrex Baby Bottle With Box; 1900 Lion Head Cast Iron Andirons; Dalton Cash Register Drawer; Vintage Framed Family Photos; Vintage Pictures; Barn Beam Drill; Iron Tractor Seat; Antique 50 Gallon Wood Rain Barrel; California Associated Raisin Co. Wood Advertising Box; Wooden Barrel Beickmans Feed Store Saint Mary’s Ohio Auglaize County; FURNITURE- Vintage Victorian Record Player w/Queen Ann Legs; Clinton Organ Co. Pump Organ; Vintage Pump Organ; Vintage Organ Stool; Drop Front Oak Secretary Desk; Antique Ladies Writing Desk w/Turned Legs & Dove Tail Drawer; Vintage Seller’s Type Oak Kitchen Table; Vintage Round Oak Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; Antique Square Kitchen Table w/4 Chairs; Antique Possum Belly Baker’s Table; Antique Wood Kitchen Cabinet w/Butcher Block Top; Rod Iron Ice Cream Shop Table & Chair; Boy scout Teachers Aid Chalkboard & Stool; Vintage Stiff Board Bed; Large Walnut Wardrobe; Vintage Dresser w/Hanky Boxes & Marble Top; Vintage Eastlake & Walnut Bed Frames; Vintage Tiger Oak Desk Chair; Vintage Pigeon Hole For Desk Top; Antique Child’s Desk & Chair; Antique Saloon Style Mirrored Bar; Vintage Framed Dresser Mirrors; Vintage Painted Jelly Cabinet; Vintage Maple Phone Desk; Blue Wicker Chair w/Pillows; Antique Edison Victrola Style Record Player; Domestic Treadle Sewing Machine; Antique Steamer Trunks; Vintage Wall Hanging 2 Door Cabinet; Lincoln Stand; Antique Oak Student Desk; Church Pews; Antique Wood Decans Bench; Vintage Iron Floor Lamps; New Perfection Stove Top Oven; Merit Favorite #13 Stove; Vintage Green Granite Electric Washing Machine; Hot Blast Air Tight Florence Vintage Coal Stove; Vintage Flora Laundry Stove; And Much More.

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Greenville Area Dog Club begins winter classes in January GREENVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Greenville Area Dog Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter obedience classes begin Jan. 9, 2018. The classes will be offered at 5464 State Route 49, Greenville. Conformation class will not be offered this session. Obedience classes include Puppy (12 weeks to ďŹ ve months) and Beginner Obedience. For those that have completed Beginner Obedience, the World Cy-

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ARCANUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Were you one of the people who enjoyed the Arcanum Park this year? There were a lot of things happening there. During the summer, various areas were planted with ďŹ&#x201A;owers by local residents Kornelia Barnett and Anita Troutwine. The Arcanum Garden Club again decorated the gazebo with hanging pots of ferns. Also, the high school students in Serve Arcanum helped to clean up the park in various areas. A thank you is extended to these great kids. The gazebo was used for a least three weddings. The closed shelter held the receptions. The weather held so the bride and groom had lovely weddings. Children were very much in delight at the new playground equipment. Mothers enjoyed time in the shelters. Bible study groups were held and many enjoyed walking and cycling through the park. It is a really nice park and the hope is that it will be used more in 2018. Also, special congratulations to Bill Kessler and Jason Blackburn for their planning of the Christmas in the Park and Horse Parade. It was enjoyed by many. The snow made it more beautiful.

nospsport Rally Obedience will be offered. Rally classes are for students who want to try something new in obedience and challenge themselves and their dog. Rally involves walking a course with your dog and performing the exercises as illustrated on numbered signs along the path of the course. The classes are designed to be building blocks in obedience. They start with puppy and continue to build upon that training through each of the later classes. They now have four instructors who have been certiďŹ ed to do pet therapy through Therapy Dogs International. If you feel you have a dog that has the right temperament to be a therapy dog and are wondering how to do it, they can help you achieve that goal. The ďŹ rst step is to take basic obedience classes and pass. The second step is to be evaluated by Beck Baker who administers the Good Canine Citizen Test, which must be passed to be able to go on to be tested for the therapy dog program. You must preregister for

all classes with Barb at 5480338 or Becky at 337-0292. Completion of registration and orientation for obedience classes is from 6:307:15 p.m. on Jan. 9. There is no class that night. Do not bring dogs on the ďŹ rst night. Only those who were told to bring their dog for a ďŹ tting of a collar may bring their dogs. They are beginning a new way to preregister. Visit www.greenvilleareadogclub.com and click on Registration. The next page allows you to choose obedience or agility. Under each you will see printed registration forms. Click on the form you want and it will appear ready for you to print. Fill out completely and write a check or money order GADC for $70 and include a copy of the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaccination papers from the veterinarian. You must still call Barb or Becky prior to ďŹ lling out the forms to ensure there is still room in the class. The deadline for all forms and payments is Jan. 5. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations. Puppies must have had their ďŹ rst two sets of vaccinations. Veterinar-

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To pre-register, call (937) 692-5310. Those bringing dogs to class are reminded to feed the dogs earlier in the day rather than before class. Most classes use dog treats at training aids. Participants

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GREENVILLE – Community Action Partnership will be closed Dec. 25 for Christmas. Their ofﬁce will reopen Dec. 26 for regular hours.

DC BOE lists holiday hours

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Board of Elections will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. Regular business hours will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 8:30 a.m.

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