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WEEKEND EDITION - JANUARY 7, 2018

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

County deals with declining interest in sheriff’s patrol SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Since the 1960s, the Darke County Sheriff’s Patrol, an auxiliary unit of the sheriff’s office, has provided a way for individuals to serve their community.

The patrol is the volunteer arm of the sheriff’s office, made up of men and women who volunteer as deputy sheriffs. All have the same training, go to the same academies the paid certified deputies go to,” explained Chief Deputy Mark Whittaker.

The sheriff’s patrol provides security for various functions, including school events and sports, the county fair, as well as professional venues such as at Eldora Speedway.

Patrol members also are required to provide six hours of service per month on ride-alongs with full time deputies.

“The patrol also contracts with some of the

county’s small villages to patrol a few hours a month,” Whittaker said.

Currently down to nine members, the sheriff’s office is looking for new recruits.

“There was a time we had between 20-to-30 members on the sheriff’s patrol,” said Whittaker, who shared a number of reasons why he thinks interest in the volunteer patrol is declining.

“The vast majority of people coming out of peace academies want full time jobs, plus the amount of time it takes to become certified with more mandated requirements. That’s a lot to ask.”

In Ohio, between 600700 hours of training is required to be a patrol deputy. The training is paid by the individual who wants to join the patrol. Edison Community College, Sinclair Community College, Clark State and the Green County Career Center offer a peace academy course.

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Board votes on new ride provider for 2018 fair CLINTON RANDALL

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for a mobile app, which will be presented to the board at February’s meeting.

The Jr. Fair board members brought two outstanding items that were addressed and voted on by the senior board members.

Allowing two overall showman categories for goats, dairy and boar, were passed by the board after a lengthy discussion. Secondly, making a skillathon with an essay option for all species motion was passed by the board as well.

The next scheduled fair board meeting will be held on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Recognizing your family-owned business GREENVILLE – If you own a family-owned business The Early Bird would like to hear from you. On Jan. 28, The Early Bird will present a special section called Families Working Together.

This section will feature advertorials with photographs of families who work together to continue their family business.

Darke County is fortunate to have a plethora of family-owned business in nu-

merous fields, including agriculture, manufacturing, retail and restaurants.

Some of the local businesses have been handed down from generation to generation and have been operating for well-over 100 years.

If you would like your family-owned business featured in this special edition, call (937) 5483330 and ask for Louanna, Denise or Jessica.

Commissioner Mike Rhoades speaks during the 2017 Darke County Patrol’s Home and Sports Show. The show is a major fundraiser for the self-sustaining volunteer patrol. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Sheriff’s Patrol does conduct fundraisers in order to be financially self-supporting. The patrol maintains its own building, purchases and maintains its own vehicles and equipment including fuel and other expenses. There’s no expense to county taxpay-

ers, Whittaker explained.

The patrol’s two big fundraisers each year include a chicken barbecue in the fall and the Home and Sports Show, which will be held April 6, 7 and 8 at the county fairgrounds.

According to Whittaker, the patrol saves taxpayers

thousands of dollars each year by providing manpower at events around the county, easing the burden that would be placed on fulltime deputies.

Those interested in finding out more about joining the patrol may call Whittaker at 548-3399.

Zayden is WHC’s first baby in 2018 LINDA MOODY

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GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair Board voted on a new ride provider company for the 2018 Great Darke County Fair during Wednesday night’s monthly meeting.

After long-time fair ride provider Kissel Bros. recently announced they would no longer be available for fair week, the board accepted proposals from various companies to fill the spot. After narrowing it down to three possibilities, the board voted on one company for this year’s fair.

The name of the chosen company remains a secret until the contract is in place, at which time it will be publicly announced, assured board president Dean Neff and fair manager Brian Rismiller.

Another item addressed during the meeting was an update on the development

individual are uniforms, duty belts and firearms.

“The only thing the sheriff’s office provides is a bullet resistant vest,” said Whittaker, which are paid in part by a federal grant with the county picking up the remaining costs.

“It’s a significant commitment and probably why we’re struggling to find volunteers,” Whittaker pointed out.

Whittaker also believes the “national climate towards law enforcement in general” has contributed to the drop in the number of people who want to pursue volunteer security opportunities.

“We’ve seen a big drop in the last three or four years,” he noted.

In order to keep the patrol alive, changes were made so that full time paid deputies may now join the group – but some of them already have 20-plus years on the force.

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GREENVILLE – Zayden Joseph Neal is Wayne HealthCare’s first baby of the year, having been born on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.

Zayden, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 19-inches long, was born to Katelyn Miron and Alexander Neal of Greenville.

“He was two weeks early,” said Miron. “He was due Jan. 16. My water broke at home.”

According to Sharon Osterloh, R.N., in the Special Beginnings Birthing Center, the 25-year-old pregnant mother came to the hospital at 9 p.m. New Year’s Day and had her first son at 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, with Dr. Carlos Menendez delivering. Miron also recognized and thanked Crystal Moore, RN, for being there and assisting during her labor.

Zayden has three sisters, all born at Wayne HealthCare. Serenity (five-yearsold), the oldest, was born in the emergency room on Sept. 6. Mackenzie is 3 (born Dec. 3, 2014) and Natailee was born a year ago Jan. 2, is now sharing that birthday with her baby brother. However, Natalie was not the first baby at the hospital in 2017.

Miron said she wanted a boy, but noted that Neal wanted a girl.

“When we first found out, I was really excited,” she said.

According to her, she had no trouble in the delivery.

How’s the new father feeling? “It’s exciting,” he replied. “He (Neal) slept the whole time,” added Miron, who was in labor for 15 hours.

The infant is the grandson of Kelley Bullard, Jamie Husted, Julie Davis and Randy Neal, and great-

Sharon Osterloh (right) R.N., in the Special Beginnings Birthing Center at Wayne HealthCare presents gifts to infant Zayden Joseph Neal and his parents, Alexander Neal and Katelyn Miron, for being the first baby born at the local hospital in 2018. He was born Jan. 2. (Linda Moody photo)

grandson of Patrick Joseph and Karen Miron, Emogine Bridenbaugh and the late Douglas Bridenbaugh and the late Jim and Karen Husted.

“Zayden Joseph is named after my grandpa,” Miron said. “His name was Patrick Joseph.”

Miron said it took a long time to come up with a first name for their baby. “We had discussions and arguments,” she admitted.

What about his sisters?

“The girls are excited, especially the three-year-old,” the mother said. “She wants to take him to preschool when she goes for show and tell.”

For having been born the first baby for the new year, Zayden and his family received gifts from both the Wayne Hospital Auxiliary and from those in the OB unit.

Rhoades to remain as commission chairman SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Mike Rhoades will continue as chairman of the Darke County Board of Commission for 2018.

Nominated by Commissioner Mike Stegall, and seconded by Commissioner Matt Aultman, Rhoades accepted, acknowledging this was the first time in his recollection that a chairman had served back-to-back years.

In his nomination, Stegall pointed out Rhoades’ outstanding performance as chairman during the past

year, which included several ongoing projects such as the county’s move to the MARCS communication system and improvements to the Darke County Airport.

Serving as the vice chair for 2018, will be Matt Aultman, who is beginning his second year as a county commissioner.

Commission also approved committee appointments for all three members as follows: Chairman (Rhoades): Board of Revisions, Local Health Council, County Records Commission and Tax Incentive Review Board, 911 Advisory Board, Airport Advisory Chairman, Home-

land Security/EMA & LEPC, Emergency Food & Shelter, Family & Children First Council.

Vice Chairman: (Aultman) Darke County Visitor’s Bureau, Main Street Greenville, Microfilm Board, Alt. Rep Area 7 Elected Officials, 4-H Committee and Extension Advisory, DC CIC Exec.

Board Member.

Member: (Stegall): Solid Waste Advisory Board, Area 7 Elected Officials Rep., Grand Lake Watershed Committee, Top of Ohio, and ADA Council.

All Commissioners: Board members of Darke Co. CIC, Community Corrections and Airport Adviso-

ry, Michael Resource Treatment Center Advisory and Executive Board, and Upper Ludlow Group Project.

Commissioners also approved Gideon’s Ministry and Family Health Services to continue to provide inmates at the county jail with chaplain and healthcare services.

Commissioners also agreed to keep their weekly meetings at 1:30 p.m.

Monday and Wednesday.

Rhoades and Stegall both discussed how other meeting options, including scheduling evening meetings, had been tried in the past, but did not affect the lack of public attendance.

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On Dec. 31 an officer observed Jimmy W. Keen Jr. operating a vehicle westbound on Russ Road near Oxford Drive. The vehicle traveled completely out of its lane and into the middle turn lane then drifted back into the westbound lane of travel. The officer conducted a traffic stop and upon making contact with Keen, he noticed an open container of alcohol wedged between the passenger seat and the center console. Keen handed the officer the beverage container and it was found to be approximately half full of beer. The officer observed Keen’s pupils to be dilated and his eyes were bloodshot. The officer also

detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle, along with the odor of alcohol. Keen initially denied any alcohol consumption but later said he had a beer approximately three hours prior.

Keen was asked to exit the vehicle. Upon a probable cause/consent search, the officer located an open cigarette pack in the center console, which contained two cellophane wrappers.

One of the wrappers contained a small amount of a green leaf substance that had the odor and appearance of marijuana. The other cellophane wrapper contained two pills labeled “377” and crushed into halves. The pills were identified as Tramadol 50mg

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through an online drug identifier. Keen denied being the owner of the drugs but admitted he smoked marijuana earlier that day.

Keen agreed to perform field sobriety tests, which he performed poorly. He was placed under arrest for OVI and transported to the Greenville Police Department, where he refused to submit a urine sample.

LEADS/NCIC showed the defendant was under two non-compliance suspensions with one of the suspensions being from February 2016 to indefinite.

Keen was placed under an administrative license suspension and issued citations for OVI, driving in marked lanes, driving under suspension, and drug abuse. He was then released. The pills and suspected marijuana were photographed and placed into the property room as evidence. The officer contacted the owner of the vehicle Keen was driving, as well as another person who normally drives the vehicle and both said the pills did not belong to them.

On Dec. 30 an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Sweitzer Street in reference to a noninjury crash. According to the report, it appeared the defendant, Devin Oda was traveling south on Sweitzer Street, went left of center, traveled across the northbound lane of traffic and off the left side of the roadway striking a tree. Upon contact with Oda, the officer discovered he was not the registered owner of the vehicle. The officer also noticed the defendant to have glossy eyes, slurred speech and could not follow directions clearly. There also was a moderate odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. When the officer asked Oda for his driver’s license, he handed the officer his entire billfold. The officer instructed Oda to retrieve his license and he also could not provide the registration or insurance for the vehicle. Oda admitted to consuming alcohol and advised he had only had a beer and a half prior to driving. Oda was asked to exit the vehicle to perform field sobriety tests.

He agreed and performed poorly. Oda was placed under arrest for OVI. Dispatch also advised the officer the defendant’s driving privileges were suspended on a license forfeiture from March 2017 through indefinite, with a fee required.

Oda was transported to the Greenville Police Depart-

ment, where he agreed to provide a breath sample.

Oda was placed under an ALS suspension and was issued citations for OVI, driving under suspension and marked lanes of travel. He was then released to his mother. The vehicle was towed from the scene

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Bad Check

On Dec. 14 Jason Caroppoli selected a chainsaw and several other items at Greenville Ace Hardware and wrote a check in the amount of $703. 77. Caroppoli presented an identification card that matched the Springfield address on the check. Caroppoli also filled out an Ace Rewards card with the same address and a valid phone number. On Dec. 21, the bank returned the check to Ace Hardware for insufficient funds. The hardware owners started contacting other Ace Hardware stores and found that Caroppoli hit multiple stores using the same account.

An investigation revealed Caroppoli is a known felon, has multiple outstanding warrants and is on parole with the state of Ohio. The parole office was contacted in Springfield and agents checked the address given by Caroppoli, which turned out to be a vacant house. Caroppoli has been at-large since September 2017. Greenville Ace Hardware owners contacted Caroppoli at the given phone number on Dec. 20 and gave him 10 days to

make the check good. It is unknown if Caroppoli will return to the store. Greenville Police is following up with the case.

Wanted Person

On Jan. 1, Randolph County Indiana Sheriff’s Office requested Greenville officers respond to a residence in the 600 block of Sweitzer Street to check on the location of known subject Corey Milligan.

Milligan had an active warrant through their department for non-support of dependents, with a $500 bond. Upon arrival at the residence, two officers located Milligan inside. Milligan was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County jail where she was incarcerated until bond can be set or arrangements for pick up made by Randolph County..

On Dec. 30 an officer was dispatched to Greenville Skate Place on a juvenile complaint. The owner of the skating rink wanted some juveniles trespassed from the property for causing problems with other juveniles inside the rink.

The officer located five juveniles at Hiddeson and 13th Street. According to the report, the officer was familiar with one of the males, Anthony Madden, 18. It was confirmed Madden had an outstanding warrant for wanted-missing in Montgomery County for an original charge of domestic violence as a juvenile. Montgomery County was contacted, but did

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BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Firefighters from several Darke County departments battled flames that destroyed a home outside of Greenville overnight.

The fire was reported at approximately 1:30

a.m. Sunday morning as heavy smoke rolled over the Darke County Sheriff’s Office, initiating a check of the perimeter of the facility. Flames were seen shooting from the singlestory home, across the road, on the 5200 block of County Home Road.

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GREENVILLE - Amberly M. Williams will stay behind bars a bit longer after being sentenced for two felony drug convictions Thursday morning in the Darke County Common Pleas Court.

The 27-year-old was previously convicted on one fourth-degree count of trafficking in drugs and one fifth-degree count of the same charge.

According to the Darke County Adult Probation Department, Williams failed to show for a presentence investigation,

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which led to a warrant for her arrest. She was later located and booked into the Darke County Jail on Dec. 20, 2017 where she has remained incarcerated awaiting sentencing.

Judge Jonathan P. Hein, took the recommendation of the probation officer and elected to not place Williams on a community control sanction, instead sentenced her to serve 90 days in jail with 59 days credit.

The judge did recommend she seek help for her drug habit when she is released from jail. He also strongly advised she find better friends to associate with, since she had been staying and arrested with a known drug offender.

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scene the structure was fully engulfed. A second alarm was required to assist in battling the fire.

The fire is currently under investigation and damages are estimated at $150,000. The homeowner was inside at time of the fire, but fortunately got out without injury.

“Thank you to all that braved the single-digit temperatures and icy conditions to aid Greenville Township Fire Dept. in bringing the incident to a closure,” stated GTFD Fire Chief Aaron Ward.

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Darke County Probation was contacted and a probation officer responded to Greenville Police Department to transport Madden to West Central Juvenile Detention Center.

On Dec. 29 an officer was in route to a welfare check on East Main Street when a wanted subject, Jase Blocher was located in his van in the 600 block of East Third Street. The officer made contact with Blocher and advised him he was wanted on a felony probation warrant with no bond. Blocher was detained until the warrant was confirmed and he was arrested. Blocher had a small amount of marijuana in a dispenser that was taken as property. He was transported to the Darke County Jail. The van was picked up by the owner, Andrew Blocher.

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.

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Surber releases end-of-year report for 2017 GREENVILLE – Darke County Engineer James P. Surber, P.E., P.S., has issued his end-of-year report for 2017. The Engineering Department ended the year with $5.1 million in receipts (down over $171,000 from the previous year) and $5.5 million expenditures (up nearly $300,000 from the previous year).

The department built six new bridges on township roads in ďŹ ve different townships, rehabilitated ďŹ ve bridges with two on county roads and three on township roads, sealed pavement cracks on 28.6 miles, performed culvert replacements, as well as completed other road maintenance and construction on county and township roads.

According to Surber, the increase in spending can be tied to fuel, bridge construction and equipment purchases.

In addition to county employees performing

much of the work in 2017, the department also contracted 23.73 miles of asphalt paving and 8.90 miles of sealing. County employees sealed 10.52 additional miles with their equipment and personnel. They also assisted 10 townships with paving. A state grant for $773,394 was received to aid in the resurfacing projects and was split between the county and 10 townships.

The grant paid 37 percent of the $2,090,254.82 for the cost of new asphalt on 12.162 miles of township roads and 15.06 miles of county roads. All asphalt was produced with an improved formulation that was designed in 2017.

The County Commission established and designated 1.412 more miles of county roads for the department to maintain. Chase Road (formerly township) and Industrial Way (new) increased the total county road mileage to 522.509,

which will consume an estimated $14,500 more per year in pro-rated road maintenance.

The ďŹ rst-ever countywide permissive license fee was enacted by the commission in 2016 to begin collection in 2018. According to Surber, this has been needed as shown by the latest receipts. The additional new funding will beneďŹ t all county residents since 34 percent will be shared by 20 townships, 20 villages and the city of Greenville. “Its enactment obligated the engineer’s department to reconstruct and wide Chase Road, a one-mile road in two townships adjacent to the county airport. This was substantially completed and paid for in 2017, which will permit the use of 85 percent of the 2018 permissive receipts for county road paving as well as 100 percent of all revenue from future years,â€? said Surber.

Surber added, “Our em-

ployees have continued their great job with road and bridge maintenance and construction responsibilities. We are surfacesealing more roads with county personnel and equipment and have upgraded the machinery for this process, which has become more necessary due to the high cost of asphalt paving.�

The average Ohio county has 329 miles, 297 bridges and $5.1 million state funding. Darke County has 522 miles, 528 bridges and $4.7 million in state funding. Surber said, “We are responsible for 68 percent more infrastructure with eight percent less state funding than the average county, and with no local funding, which will change this year.� The department is funded by the distribution of state taxes on fuel and vehicle licensing (plates). No money from local real estate taxes, sales taxes or the county gen-

Three to be inducted into Arcanum HOF ARCANUM – On Jan. 13, three new members will be inducted into the Arcanum Athletic Hall of Fame. Rowland Gene Rench, Class of 1948, Jeremy Pemberton, Class of 1993, and Tyler Cates, Class of 2006, are this year’s honorees.

Rench was a threesport letterman. He played baseball three years, ran track his junior and senior years, and played baseball all four years of high school. He was a member of the basketball team that won the 1948 Darke County tournament. He was also a member of the baseball team that went to the Darke County track meet...and won. Rench excelled in baseball and played all positions, but his strength was in centerďŹ eld. After graduation, Rench had the opportunity to try out for the New York Giants, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Cleveland Indians. He also played on the American Legion team and played numerous games at Soldier’s Field in Dayton. Rench married Joan Rench and together they had three children, Terry, Beverly, and Kelley. They have six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Gene was very involved in his community.

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Cates graduated from Arcanum in 2006. He was four-year starter and letterman of the football and basketball teams. His recognition in both sports is extensive. Some of his highlights are being named to the 2004 and 2005 All CCC 1st Team in football

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Tyler currently holds two school records in football.

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mal induction ceremony will be conducted between the reserve and varsity boys basketball game. Tip off time for the game is 6 p.m.

New lanterns were tried near the Log House during this year’s Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland.

Winter wonderland walk sets record GREENVILLE – Darke County Parks’ annual Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland holiday event saw the largest crowds in its 10 years on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Attendance to this year’s event more than doubled with over 1,700 visitors winding their way through a half-mile trail at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. With nearly 600 luminaries and the crisp hint of winter in the air guests experienced a beautiful and peaceful start to the holiday season.

Attendees also enjoyed decorating gingerbread men, delighting in the decorated Christmas trees,

eral fund is used on Darke County roads and/or township roads or bridges. The Darke County Engineer has no debt and owns 100 percent of all vehicles and equipment.

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and constructing Christmas ornaments in the Nature Center. Good Ol’ St. Nick even stopped in to see what was going on and visit with some good little girls and boys.

At the log house, “200year-oldâ€? staff and volunteers welcomed the chilly travelers in true historic style with spiced cider warmed at the hearth and cookies. A mountain dulcimer ďŹ lled the air with the sound of Christmas past.

Outside at the blacksmith shop, the anvil rang, and the forge glowed bright.

Throughout the Log House area this year, thanks to a

donation to the Friends of the Parks by Michelle Stephenson , the daughter of Michael Beard, a new style of lantern was tried in hopes of someday replacing the milk jugs (some of which have been in use for nearly 10-years).

Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland has proven time and again to be the staff’s favorite event, and this year was no exception.

If you missed it this year, join them annually on the ďŹ rst Saturday of December. The Darke County Park District staff wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

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Shown are Darlene Long, Browns Backer, Lilly – a sweetheart up for adoption, and DCHS Director Dustin Wills.

UC Browns Backers give to DCHS GREENVILLE – An in-state rivalry was good news for the Darke County Humane Society (DCHS).

UC Browns Backers President Scott Stahl recently contacted DCHS to see if they would like to be the recipient of the club’s annual Browns – Bengals Rivalry on Nov. 26.

Every year, the UC Browns Backers hold the event at Danny’s Place in Greenville. The Browns fans are asked to bring in dog food and the Bengals fans are asked bring in cat food. This year’s winners

were the Browns fans with 90lbs of dog food vs. the Bengals fans with 70lbs of cat food. However, the real winners are the animals that DCHS serves each year. DCHS is thankful for the fun rivalry and the community support. Dustin Wills, DCHS director, said, “Without community support, every single aspect of what we do would not work. Everything revolves around working together.

We thank the Union City Browns Backers for their continued support and can’t wait until next year.”

Beagle runs for Miami County Commission TIPP CITY – State Senator Bill Beagle (R-Tipp City) recently issued the following statement declaring his candidacy for a seat on the Miami County Commission: “Today I’m announcing my candidacy for the Miami County Commission.

As a 30-year resident of Miami County and a local business owner, I know how wonderful our county truly is. It’s important that we continue to make this a great place for us to work and raise our families – like so many of us have done.

I’m running for County Commissioner to help ensure our families and businesses thrive. The quality of life here is a hallmark that attracts both people and companies, and I want to put my years of experience in the private sector and in state and local government to work for the people of Miami County.

In addition to my 15 years of experience running my own small business here, I offer residents a deep understanding of how to effectively govern as well as a commitment

to ensuring our tax dollars are spent in the most efficient, effective manner possible.

Having chaired the Senate’s committee on workforce and economic development, I have been a leader on policy efforts that have improved Ohio’s workforce and helped businesses to create jobs.

Whether it’s economic development or workforce, taxes or regulations, I have tackled the important issues both as a citizen and a businessman, as well as an effective legislator.

The continued success of these and other policies relies on effective implementation at the county level. I look forward to building on these priorities to ensure that our community remains a wonderful place to live and work. Most importantly, I want to bring my experiences back home to Miami County to guarantee our families have the best chance at success.”

Former State Representative and former Miami County Commissioner Richard Adams said, “I’ve known Bill to be commit-

ted to solving problems, guided by a steady moral compass, and always working hard for the people he represents.”

As Chairman of the Ohio Aerospace and Aviation Technology Committee, Senator Beagle has been instrumental in forging new, innovative partnerships between the academic community, the military, private sector leaders and government stakeholders. Most recently, under his leadership, Ohio began the process of developing a singular, statewide strategy that advances the aerospace and aviation industry, which employs more than 170,000 Ohioans and contributes more than $21 billion to the state’s economy, much of which is concentrated in the Miami Valley.

“As a business leader and long time resident of Miami County, I am proud to endorse my friend Senator Bill Beagle to be our next County Commissioner,” says Dan French, Chairman of French Oil Mill Machinery Company, based in Piqua. “Bill brings with him a deep

understanding of the issues affecting both job creators and job seekers.

As Miami County’s voice in the Ohio Senate, he has demonstrated remarkable leadership on the biggest challenges facing our communities and sets a clear vision on how to address them. He can bring those skills, and contacts, home to Miami County.”

Senator Beagle is currently serving his second term in the Ohio Senate, where he chairs the Senate Public Utilities Committee and the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood.

During his legislative tenure, he has been the driving force behind various reforms aimed at connecting the state’s job creators with job seekers, which has helped put nearly 480,000 Ohioans back to work since 2010 when Miami County voters sent him to the Statehouse.

Beagle received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Miami University and earned an MBA from Cleveland State University. He and his wife Karen live in Tipp City where they raised their three children.

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Empowering After School kids get individual photos taken with Santa and then pose with him as a group.

Empowering gives kids a break for party GREENVILLE – Parents and children enjoyed a surprise visit from the jolly old man in the red suit as they celebrated completion of the first 11 weeks of their After School Tutoring Program.

More than 40 students, many with their parents, along with some teachers, showed up in the Greenville Elementary cafeteria recently – not to work, as they had done since October – but to enjoy cookies, snacks, drinks, coloring Christmas art… and Santa!

Several students caught the old man sneaking in the back door and rushed to welcome him. A few minutes later he was surrounded. Cookies, snacks and Christmas art were promptly forgotten. Students, along with Empowering President Eric Fee, got their pictures taken with Santa and then later took advantage of the stage by lining up and singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Jingle Bells.

The Wave Middle School girls basketball team heard the commotion and arrived to join the festivities, posing with Santa and joining in a couple rounds of Rudolph and Jingle Bells. In the meantime, delighted to have access to the stage, many students started dancing to the tunes.

The Empowering After School kids have been working hard to get their homework done and improve their grades. According to their parents, nearly all have shown improvement, love the program and have a new, positive attitude toward their education. The winter-spring session will begin late in January.

The Empowering Mission: Empowering Darke County Youth provides After School and Summer Tutoring programs to assist students in the areas of language arts and math with the goal of Strong Students for a Strong Community.

ARCANUM – The Arcanum Public Library will be holding a “Get to Know Your Kindle” class on Jan. 11, 10–11:30 a.m. Patrons are invited to bring their Kindle to get familiar with it, install the new library app, learn to browse the selections, and find out how to load your device with books. No registration is required for this drop-in program.

The library is pleased to announce its Winter Reading Challenge for adults.

The challenge will run through 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.

On 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 is required.

Also on 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 always welcome. Snacks are served. This is a dropin event; no registration

BPL will host American Girl Party BRADFORD – Bradford Public Library will hold a very special American Girl Party on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10:30 a.m.-noon.

There will be games to play and crafts to create for your American Girl doll.

This fantastic party will be held at Bradford Public Library in the Community Room. Pictures will be taken with your American Girl and a Show and Tell time will take place. What special American Girl stories do you have to share?

Signing up in advance is a given since only 30 special girls and their Ameri-

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Please sign up at Bradford Public Library and any elementary aged girl, grades K-5 can attend. Don’t forget to bring your doll along and delicious snacks will be served. This is a free event that you will not want to miss. Call the library at 937-448-2612 or stop in and sign your special girl up today.

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The StoryTime program for preschoolers will be held Jan. 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10 a.m. Join them for stories, songs, crafts, and fun. No registration is needed, just drop in and enjoy.

The after school club for kids in grades 1-4 will meet Jan. 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 3:45–4:45 p.m.

Kids can come in to hang out with friends, enjoy a snack, make a craft or do an experiment, or play a

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Beginning in February, the Library Board of Trustees will meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. These meetings are open to the public.

Call the library with any questions at 937-9628484. Patrons can also visit www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org, find them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.

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ON YOUR MIND FHI shows slight increase in ďŹ scal stress COLUMBUS – Nine cities and one county are showing signs of ďŹ nancial stress for ďŹ scal year 2016, with nearly two-thirds of Ohio’s county governments showing an increase in the number of “criticalâ€? or “cautionaryâ€? warnings, according to the second annual “Financial Health Indicatorsâ€? report.

Auditor of State Dave Yost in January unveiled the ďŹ rst Financial Health Indicators (FHI) to gauge the ďŹ scal health of Ohio’s 88 counties and 247 cities and help them avoid a ďŹ scal crisis. The 17 indicators are based on ďŹ nancial data provided by cities and counties in their annual ďŹ nancial statements, providing a snapshot of their ďŹ scal health based on a historical analysis of other local governments that have been declared in ďŹ scal distress. “The aim is to provide communities and counties with advance warning of looming ďŹ nancial difďŹ culties so that they can take steps to halt and reverse these trends,â€? Auditor Yost said.

For 2015, no counties triggered enough cautionary or critical indicators to suggest ďŹ scal stress is occurring. For 2016, Morgan County met the threshold for ďŹ scal stress based on historic trends.

Three counties (Hocking, Jackson and Vinton) are showing early signs of ďŹ scal stress and may be two to three years away from experiencing ďŹ scal stress based on current conditions. One county (Lawrence) is a single indicator away from facing an elevated state of ďŹ scal stress.

As was the case last year, nine cities have ďŹ nancial indicators showing ďŹ scal stress in 2016: Akron, Canton, East Cleveland, Girard, Lorain, Maple Heights and Norwood, which showed ďŹ scal stress in 2015, and Fostoria and Parma Heights.

Six cities (Alliance, Martins Ferry, North College Hill, Upper Sandusky, Warren and Zanesville) are showing early signs of ďŹ scal stress and may be two to three years away from experiencing ďŹ scal stress, based on their current ďŹ nancial data and trends.

Thirteen cities – Belpre, Cincinnati, Elyria, Galion, GarďŹ eld Heights, Kenton, Lebanon, Lima, New Philadelphia, Riverside, Springdale, SpringďŹ eld

Arcanum BOE meetings set ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 8, in the board of education ofďŹ ce. This meeting will be in executive session to consider the appointment of a public employee or ofďŹ cial.

The board’s Regular/ Organizational Board of Education Meeting, budget hearing, and public hearing for the proposed 2018-2019 district calendar will be held Jan. 11, 7 p.m., at the Board of Education ofďŹ ce.

and Youngstown – are a single indicator away from facing an elevated state of ďŹ scal stress. “Our cities and counties are generally wellmanaged,â€? Auditor Yost said. “Unfortunately, those leaders sometimes are challenged by ďŹ nancial factors beyond their control: A major employer downsizing or relocating, or reductions in federal or state funding. They’re working hard to be good ďŹ nancial stewards, but it’s clear there is elevated ďŹ nancial stress in many of our local governments.â€?

According to county data, 55 of the 88 counties (62.5 percent) had more critical and cautionary indicators in 2016 than in the prior year, while 23 percent (20 of 88) showed improvement. Fiscal stress for 10 counties, or 11 percent, was unchanged, and data for three counties were incomplete because of inconsistent accounting bases in ďŹ nancial statement presentation.

Data shows 111 of the 247 cities (45 percent) had more critical and cautionary indicators in 2016 than in the prior year, while 44 percent (108 of 247) showed improvement.

Totals for 21 cities were unchanged and data for seven were incomplete.

There was a change regarding how pension liabilities are reported by the entities in 2016 that could have generated a false “negative� for some cities and counties in Indicator 1 and possibly Indicators 3 and 13.

The conditions include “critical outlook,� “cautionary outlook� and “positive outlook.� They are color-coded like a stop light, as red, yellow and green.

Historical data indicates that entities with at least six “criticalâ€? indicators are in a state of high ďŹ scal stress. (For cities and counties using a cash basis or modiďŹ ed cash basis of accounting, four critical indicators is the threshold.) Historical data indicate that entities with a combination of eight critical and cautionary indicators may experience ďŹ scal stress in two to three years. (For cities and counties using a cash basis or modiďŹ ed cash basis of accounting, a combination of six critical and cautionary indicators is the threshold.)

For 2017, the FHI tool has been enhanced to allow for greater analysis by city and county ofďŹ cials, their residents, policymakers and the media.

The data also can be exported into PDFs for easy distribution. “The response to the FHI last year was extremely positive, yet we knew we could enhance it to allow for greater analysis – which is, after all, why it was created in the ďŹ rst place,â€? Auditor Yost said. “The discussion around community ďŹ nances was elevated after the FHI became available, and we expect it to increase this year.â€?

Reecting on ‘17, looking forward to ‘18 Linda’s Mood Swings

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We’re already into a week of 2018, and the time has given me an opportunity to reect on my life.

The highlight of 2017 for me, of course, was my retirement after working 50 years at one business.

The years went by so fast but I did it and am proud I did it, no matter what anybody says. It was time for a change.

I want to thank the friends who stood by me and for being a big part of my life in 2017 and the 50 years previous. There are hundreds, maybe even thousands (I can dream), of you who have crossed paths with me in this destiny called life, and I’m very appreciative.

I still enjoy people coming up to me and reminding me of something I did in my journalism career for them and their families. There is no way I can remember all of them but I know most of them.

A post I read before last year ended and shared on Facebook went like this: “I’m ending this year with forgiveness in my heart but enough sense to know who to never trust again.�

WASHINGTON, DC - ness, and modernizes equipment so the full force of our military can be brought to bear whenever and wherever necessary. I am grateful President Trump signed this bill into law and I want to thank my colleagues in Congress for including this amendment in the ďŹ nal version.â€?

Following the House’s passage of the NDAA on November 14, 2017 Representative Davidson said, “I want to thank my colleagues in Congress for approving this amendment (Collaboration of FAA and DOD on Unmanned Aircraft Sys-

Congressman Warren Davidson recently issued the following statement after President Trump signed the ďŹ nal version of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. The NDAA included an amendment offered by Rep. Davidson that encourages collaboration on commercial drone development between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DOD). “This NDAA gives our troops a much deserved pay raise, works to restore readi-

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Jan. 18 to Ralph Byrd, Tom Moody (65), Tonya Francis Fennig, Josh Swisher, Theora Rismiller (93) and Jeff Wappelhorst.

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Enis, Chuck Davis, Dawn Oldiges, Don Booker, Richard Yount, Tracy Pratt, Kara Pratt Harter, Brenda “Billâ€? Riffell, Shari Widener, Larry Francis, Jim Marker, Ron Moody, Mike Grillot, Cliff McCoy, Gary Reier, Roger McEowen, Pastor Joe Soley, Mason Osterloh, Marilyn Peterson, Irma Stewart, John “Jackâ€? Henry and wife Marsha, Kyndal Wynk, Ron Kreitzer, Stacy Dorko, Charlotte Metzcar, Kevin Metzcar, Bill Duncan, Keith Starks, Scott Clark, Steve Schafer, Kohen Thwaits, Jerrod Pratt, Lowell Elsass, Linda Johnston, Glenna Curry, Jack Riegle, Al Bliss, Layna Best, Phyllis and Tom Gibbons, Wanda and Joe Bailey, Shelly Hoffman, David Magoto, Pappy Harshman, Bob Hiestand Jr., Tina Kiser Deaton, Kody Ketring, Bob and Sandy Finkbine, Lois Hittle, Kevin Hemmerich, Samantha Smith, Tim Heck and Ron Kramer as well as for all who are serving and defending our country, whether it be current soldiers, veterans or ďŹ rst responders.

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With that, I am going to try and get rid of the fake people, doubts, grudges, bad habits and anything else toxic to make for a better future for me as well as my son, Jamie. He’s my rock.

So, with this, I hope each and every one of you have a blessed new year.

God bless friends and family!

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Franklin Monroe earns Jet Holiday Tournament Championship GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Jets defeated the Brookville Blue Devils to win the Jet Holiday Tournament trophy, the first since 2013.

“I am proud that they got the job done,” FM coach Troy Myers said of the win. “Super proud of our guys at the end.”

The Jets jumped out to an 11-6 first quarter advantage with tournament MVP Ethan Conley leading FM with eight first quarter points and Kyle Ressler knocking down a three pointer.

The Jets took a 16-6 double digit lead at 4:23 in the second before the before Brookville would battle back to close out the period with an 8-3 run sending the teams to the break with the Jets holding a 19-14 lead.

Bryce Filbrun and Ressler treys and a Con-

ley bucket accounted for Franklin Monroe second quarter scoring.

The Blue Devils took period No. three by two points adding 14 points to the board while the Jets were getting eight Conley points including a trey and four Zach Cable points with the teams headed to the final period of play with FM clinging to a 3128 advantage.

“He’s the crutch of our team,” Myers said of Cable.

Zach is a bulldog. He had a mismatch in the second and we went away from ‘E’ (Conley) for a few possessions and went to Zach because we thought he could get us something and he did. We fed him – he was tough under the rim,” “When we need a big play or a stop he’s in the thick of things,” added Myers. “He’s everything we want him to be and he makes his teammates better.”

The Blue Devils used the first 7:22 of the fourth

quarter to battle back and knot the score at 40-40 with 0:38 remaining on the clock.

The Jets would get the lead back at 42-40 with what would be the final score but not before Brookville would rattle a three pointer around the rim; falling harmlessly to the floor with no time remaining on the clock to give FM a heart-stopping tournament championship win.

“I thought our toughness down the stretch was good tonight,” said Myers.

“They about got one loose there at the end and we would be talking a different story right now.”

Cable played a solid fourth quarter leading the Jets with six points, Cole McGlinch added three free throw and Conley was 2-2 at the line.

Conley scored his 1,000th career point for Franklin Monroe and led all scores with 20 points.

“Just super proud that

Jet Holiday Tournament Team: (L-R) Ethan Conley, Zach Cable, Kyle Ressler, Jake Gudorf, Wade Turner and Ethan Bowman. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Jet Holiday All-Tournament Team named

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Franklin Monroe Jets’ Ethan Conley was named Jet Holiday Tournament MVP after leading his team to the championship title.

The FM junior scored a total of 41 points; 21 vs Mississinawa Valley in

the first round win and 20 points vs Brookville in the championship contest.

Franklin Monroe’s Kyle Ressler and Zach Cable joined Conley on the Jet Holiday Tournament Team along with Wade Turner and Jake Gudorf of Brookville and MV’s Ethan Bowman.

Bowman and Conley both reached the 1,000 career point plateau on the final day of the tournament; Bowman in the Blackhawks 49-47 consolation win over Arcanum and Conley reaching the mark in the Jets 42-40 win over Brookville to win the tournament trophy.

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The Jets Holiday Tournament Champion Franklin Monroe Jets, staff and cheerleaders. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

he earned it on a night like tonight,” Myers said of Conley’s 1,000 point milestone.

JETS – E. Conley 20, Z. Cable 10, K. Ressler 6, B. Filbrun 3, C. McGlinch 3 BLUE DEVILS – Wade

Turner 10, J. Gudorf 8, J. McGriff 6, J. Bland 5, Wes Turner 4, Ellen 3, AJ Denlinger 2, Nillis 2

Blackhawks take Jet Holiday Consolation game over Arcanum

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – The Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks defeated the Arcanum Trojans 49-47 in the consolation game of the Jet Holiday Tournament.

“We’re real happy to get this win whether you win by two points – it’s a good win for these boys,” said MV coach Tim Barga.

Arcanum took a 14-8 lead after one period of play with the Trojans getting a three pointer each from Carter Gray, Wills Troutwine and Evan Atchley.

Four MV players; Ethan Bowman, Alex Scholl, Matt Slob and Blake Scholl each score two points in the opening quarter.

“We struggled a lot,” Barga noted. “The guards that we have are sophomores – as long as they continue to get a little better each game I don’t have a problem with it.”

MV took period No. 2 by an 11-8 score including Bowman’s 1,000th career point playing for the Blackhawks.

“He’s just an excellent kid and an excellent basketball player,” Coach Barga said of Bowman.

“When he walks in the gym its one hundred percent all the time. He’s just an allaround basketball player.”

Bowman led the Hawks with seven while Slob and

Ethan Bowman brings the ball up-court for the Blackhawks in Jet Holiday Tournament game against Arcanum. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

B. Scholl each contributed two points. Gray scored five Trojans points and Grant Delk chipped in with three to send the teams to the break with Arcanum holding a 22-19 advantage.

“Matt Slob on the inside made some key baskets,” said Barga. “He played an all-around good game.”

The Blackhawks used the third quarter to tripleup on Arcanum, outscoring the Trojans 18-6 to take a 37-28 lead with one period to play.

“We scored 18 points in the third quarter,” said Barga. “Defensive rebounding is going to win the game for us but we have to put some points on the board.”

Bowman led MV with 13 third quarter points in-

cluding a trey and 4-4 at the line.

Arcanum battled back in the fourth outscoring the Hawks 19-12 only to come up two points short in the loss.

Atchley paced the Trojans with nine fourth quarter points, all coming beyond the arc, Gray and Delk each tossed in four points and Lane Byrne rounded out scoring with two points.

Bowman led MV and all scorers in the game with 24 points.

BLACKHAWKS – E. Bowman 24, M. Slob 10, A. Scholl 7, DJ Howell 4, B. Scholl 4 TROJANS – C. Gray 16, E. Atchley 14, D. Grant 9, L. Byrne 5, W. Troutwine 3

Lady Indians cut short of third Holiday Tournament title

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

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UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City girls basketball team were 12 points shy of winning their third straight Holiday Tournament…falling 63-52 to Morristown in Saturday night’s final.

The Lady Indians were led in scoring by Justiss Cantu with 17, Ellie Kerns with 13 and Mackenzie Green with nine points.

Cantu also had five assists and four steals. Sophia Spence led in rebounds with seven, while Reagan Hoggatt and Maddy Cox each had five.

Green and Cantu were named to the All-Tournament Team.

Sophomore Mackenzie Green and senior Justiss Cantu were named to All-Tournament Team.

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GREENVILLE – The Lady Wave Basketball team improved to 7-4 on the season with a 50-39 Wednesday night win over the visiting Stebbins Lady Indians.

After a long absence, Lady Wave senior Cassie Cromwell made her first appearance of the 20172018 basketball season, getting doctor’s clearance earlier in the day after months of rehabilitation following ACL surgery.

“Cassie has been working real hard in practice,” noted Greenville coach Rachael Kerns. “She has been going with us a while now and it’s good for her to finally get to reward herself for the effort she has been putting in.”

“Cassie will be the first to tell you that because she plays basketball she is a better softball player.

There is a lot to be said for those dual sport athletes.

There is a reason why our best athletes in the school play more than one sport.”

“I am a firm believer the more sports you play the better you’re going to be at whatever sport you choose,” added Kerns, “and by all means, Cassie is a fantastic softball player – but she’s a pretty good basketball player too” Both teams got off to a slow first quarter start with Greenville taking a 7-4 lead after one period of play Period No. 2 had the Lady Wave adding 11 points to the board with Cromwell scoring four points, Haleigh Mayo knocking down a three pointer, Saki Nakamura adding a basket and a Gilbert free throw.

Stebbins put nine points on the board to send the teams to the break with Greenville holding an 1813 advantage.

Greenville double the score on the Lady Indians 34-17 at the 1:12 mark in

third and took advantage of 18 third quarter points, matching their first half output to push its lead to 36-20 with three quarters in the book.

Gilbert led the third with eight points including a trey, Cromwell put up five points, Jada Garland added a triple and Koryann Elliott scored a basket.

The Greenville girls closed out scoring on the night with 14 fourth quarter points led by Gilbert’s six point while the visitors were putting 19 points on the board including three triples for a final 50-39 Lady Wave win.

“It never felt like an 11 point game there at the end, but give Stebbins credit,” said Kerns. “They continued to play, they battled – but give our girls credit for not having a very great first half - we came out and put a really great second half together.”

“As a group we had 36 defensive rebounds,”

Cassie Cromwell looks to rebound for the Lady Wave in win over Stebbins. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

Kerns noted. “That’s awesome – that is just awesome. That just means we was on the glass. We doubled their rebounds. I ask them to hit the glass hard.

Greenville sophomore guard Morgan Gilbert put up 17 points on the night to lead the Lady Wave with Cromwell coming off the

bench to hit double digits with 10 points.

“It’s a nice addition when someone can come in and score a little bit,” Kerns said of Cromwell’s return to action. “Just her demeanor and poise showed the maturity to show that senior leadership that she has.”

LADY WAVE – M. Gilbert 17, C. Cromwell 10, S. Nakamura 6, H. Mayo 5, K. Elliott 4, L. Shilt 3, J. Garland 3, P. Brandenburg 2 LADY INDIANS – M. Lingg 15, K. Murphy 8, S. Morgan 7, H. Gunter 3, K. Johnson 2, O. Newlin 2, B. Marke 2

1,000th career point a surprise to FM’s Conley MV’s Ethan Bowman scores 1,000th point

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – Ethan Conley scored his 1,000th career point wearing the Blue and White for the Franklin Monroe Jets while leading his team to a 42-40 win over Brookville to capture the Jet Holiday Tournament Championship trophy.

The 6’3” junior was named to the All-Tournament Team and was also named Jet Holiday Tournament MVP. “I just want to thank my family for always encouraging me and always pushing me to my limits,” said Conley. “I want to thank my teammates because without them I’m not in a position to score. I want to thank my coaching staff for everything they have given to me, all the time they have invested in me and help me prepare for this moment.”

Franklin Monroe Coach Troy Myers and his staff did not inform the Jets No. 33 or his family he was nearing the 1,000 point mark with a chance of achieving the prestigious plateau in the Saturday night championship game.

“It was completely quiet – he knew nothing about it,” noted Coach Myers.

“When I took the timeout and told him in his ear he was completely shocked. I love that because Ethan is a humble kid.”

“He doesn’t know what he is scoring, he just wants to get the job done,” continued Myers. “Tonight’s dedication letter for the game was Ethan, not because of his 20 points or his MVP but the backstory to Ethan is something spe-

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – Ethan Bowman, Mississinawa Valley’s four year veteran starter reached the 1,000 career point plateau in the Jet Holiday Tournament consolation win over the Arcanum Trojans.

“It’s obviously super cool,” Bowman said of his Saturday night accomplishment. “It was something that was in my mind as I started as a freshman – maybe I’ll have a shot at that down the road. It’s just super cool to get to do that.”

MV fans celebrate Ethan Bowman’s 1,000th career point. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

The Jet Holiday Tournament championship game is stopped to recognize the Jets’ Ethan Conley for scoring is 1,000th career point. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

cial.”

“When you see him have the ability to do what he does on the basketball floor – all but nine years ago he almost lost his life in a real life situation,” added Myers. “Just super proud that he earned it on a night like tonight and let him have a moment because he is so humble.”

As noted in a recent Early Bird Bluebag Media story, (God still performs miracles,’ says Jets junior) Conley nearly lost his life nine years ago when he was diagnosed with a very rare condition – viral myositis with rhabdomyolysis

– a virus that attacks the muscle tissue.

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.

He came down with several staph infections while in the hospital and developed pancreatitis – a condition for which there is no remedy.

“Definitely God,” Conley noted of who else he wanted to thank,” He healed my body. I shouldn’t be having my legs right now. This is just a testament of the miracle that God has done for me.”

Blackhawks Coach Tim Barga noted Bowman made his mark not only as a scorer but through his work ethic, unselfish play and role as a team leader.

“He’s just an excellent kid and an excellent basketball player,” said Barga.

“Ethan’s work ethics are just so tremendous.”

“When he walks in the gym its one hundred percent all the time,” added Barga. “It’s not this deal where he goes out and shoots threes all day. He works on everything he needs to work on.”

“Coming in as a freshman I was the small kid on the block and I just wanted to go,” Bowman stated. “I wanted to beat them but I wanted to be with them.”

Bowman gave credit to the many Blackhawk teammates he has played with at the varsity level over a four year span while singling out one former

Ethan Bowman is presented a basketball honoring his 1,000th career point wearing the Blackhawks uniform. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

teammate.

“Devan Rinderle really changed his game from his sophomore to senior year and to watch him change his game and become a leader it showed me – he didn’t have the highest point average,” Bowman noted, “but he was AllState.”

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Rhonda Vincent coming to Greenville GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts will present bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rhonda Vincent and her band The Rage at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, Jan. 20. The third of DCCA’s 2017-2018 Artists Series concerts, the show begins at 8 p.m. “Rightfully known as ‘Queen of Bluegrass,’ Rhonda Vincent and her award-winning voice reach beyond the boundaries of bluegrass to power a show that thrills lovers of music from any genre,” stated DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “And her band, The Rage, includes some of the greatest musicians in the world,” Rawlins continued.

“DCCA is truly pleased to bring these outstanding artists to our community,” he concluded.

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GREENVILLE – Don’t let the cold weather keep you cooped up with cabin fever. Main Street Greenville and the Darke County Visitors Bureau have partnered with local restaurants and eateries to bring you Dine Out Darke Co., a chance to get out and experience a unique Darke County flavor.

Running Jan. 14-20, the inaugural Dine Out Darke Co. will be a weeklong, value priced dining experience taking place at a variety of establishments from fine dining to fast casual. The goal of this event is to enhance the vibrant restaurant and coffee shop scene in downtown Greenville and throughout the county.

Individuals desiring to participate are encouraged to dine out at any of the 16 participating businesses (a full list is available on the Main Street Greenville Facebook page) multiple times throughout the

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“There is a great variety of options among the many businesses who are participating in Dine Out Darke Co. so we think you can absolutely find something you’ll enjoy for every meal of the day,” said Matt Staugler, executive director of the Darke County Visitors Bureau.

Dine Out Darke Co. is a great way to experience new locations as well as take advantage of limited-time specials or discounts at frequented favorites. With everything from bakeries to

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Don and Mary Jane Dietrich, Coppock-Hole Trust, The Bistro Off Broadway, Greenville National Bank, and Greenville V.F.W. Post #7262 are sponsoring the concert by Rhonda Vincent and the Rage. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helps fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

DCCA also receives operating support from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial as well as funding from the Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. DCCA membership contributions also help support this show.

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Rhonda’s band, The Rage, consists of Aaron McDaris, who has been called the premier banjo player in the world of Bluegrass music. Other members of The Rage include fiddler Hunter Berry, who is not only a top-rated musician, but also Rhonda Vincent’s son-in-law, and dobro player Brent Burke, the first person to ever receive a B.A. in Bluegrass Music. Multi-instrumentalist Mickey Harris, a thirteen-year member of the band, also sings any and all vocal parts, a skill

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The banquet will feature its annual awards ceremony that will include the Director’s Award, Scholarship Winners, new Beef Queen Crowned, and Herdsmen’s Awards.

There will also be plenty of door prizes.

Membership into the Darke County Cattlemen’s Association (DCCA) will remain at $10 per person or family. Associate memberships for businesses are $20. You do not have to own a large herd of cattle or a feedlot to be a member of DCCA. The reservations deadline for the banquet is Jan. 30. Call (937) 338-3155 for more information.

A new week-long event encourages individuals to dine out during the third week in January to support local eateries and earn a chance to win a $100 gift card!

coffee shops to full service restaurants and bars participating, finding options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert is the easy part. Choosing a favorite might be a little harder.

“Dine Out Darke Co. is yet another great example of local economic development organizations working in partnership to support the success of our independentlyowned businesses,” said Crysta Hutchinson, executive director of Main Street Greenville. “We are proud to partner with

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– Tammie Lee Gilmore, 60, of Piqua, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. A Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in the Brock Cemetery, Brock.

LEWIS

– Mary Adelia (Williams) Lewis, 93 of Green Hills Inn (West Liberty, Ohio), passed away on December 23, 2017. Mary was the daughter of Marion and Muriel (Hawk) Williams. She married Raymond Lewis in 1947.

Mary is survived by Roger (Amy) of Montana, Glenn of Urbana, Mark of Urbana’s Vancrest, Julia (Gary) Rhoades of Arcanum, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and many special friends.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Vernon Funeral Home with graveside services being conducted at a later date.

In memory, donations may be made to Ohio’s Hospice 324 Wilmington Pike Dayton, Ohio 45420 or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be made to the family at www. vernonfh.com.

WAGNER

– Eugene Bradford Wagner, 85, of Greenville, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. A service was held Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at Oakland Church of the Brethren, Bradford. Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery, Bradford.

EBERST – Edna (Hill)

Eberst, 97, of Greenville, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017.

A Celebration of Life service was held Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Gettysburg Cemetery.

5, 2018 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood. Burial is in St. Martin Cemetery, Osgood.

PLOCH – James “Jim�

Ray Ploch, 63, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.

A Celebration of Life service was held Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville.

FAULKNER – Frederick Faulkner, 92, of Arcanum, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 8, noon, at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-noon leading into the services. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

MAGOTEAUX – Hubert J. Magoteaux, Jr., 86, of Osgood, died Jan. 1, 2018. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Jan.

LEHMAN – Josephine Ann Lehman, 80, of Greenville, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral

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Music will be provided by Deron Bell and his “Jazz For You� band, a group that has earned a large local following. “Deron and the band are extremely skilled musicians who love to play and are dedicated to making sure that their audience has a good time,� DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins explained. The band’s performance is made possible by the following sponsors: Kent and Melinda Myers; Ed-

ward Jones Investment representatives Dave Connelly, Ryan Carpe, and Todd Subler; Fry and Company; and, Geoff and Jessie Surber. “A Taste of Wine and Jazz� provides a casual social setting where attendees can enjoy the music or visit with friends while discovering the differing attributes of a variety of wines. Montage proprietors Aaron and Michelle Cox will prepare an exciting array of hors d’oeuvres to complement the wine

Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. and Monday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

FLORY – Donald Flory, 76, of Arcanum, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 9, noon, at the Kreitzer Funeral Home, 204 N. Main St. Arcanum, OH 45304. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m.–noon leading into the services.

Burial will take place at Ithaca Cemetery.

FELLERS – Frederick “Fred�

(BoBo) 87, of Greenville, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

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DCCA presents A Taste of Wine & Jazz GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts will present “A Taste of Wine and Jazzâ€? on Friday, Jan. 19 at Montage Cafe in downtown Greenville; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The wine tasting party, a fundraiser for the local arts organization, will feature food and music in addition to a selection of ďŹ ne wines. “DCCA invites our community to shrug off the chill of winter and join us for a warm and wonderful evening of fun,â€? said DCCA Executive

selections. “Montage provides the perfect setting for our event,� Ms. Jordan said. “It’s a place where everyone feels comfortable and ready to enjoy a truly amazing party,� she concluded. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets to “A Taste of Wine and Jazz� are $35 each, and are available at Montage and at www. centerforarts.net, or can be ordered by contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net.

Employees of the Semester at Edison PIQUA – Edison State Community College recognized outstanding employee performance during the most recent all-campus meeting in the Robinson Theater at the Piqua Campus.

The Employee of the Semester award speaks to Edison State’s commitment to quality and sustaining positive employee engagement. “These employees make a difference to Edison State and members of the campus community, go above and beyond expectations, excel as team players, and strive to demonstrate the college’s core values,� said Linda Peltier, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Sandra Streitenberger, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Business, Chris Cummings, Director of Financial Aid and Steven Brown, Coordinator of Financial Aid were named the fall 2017 employees of the semester. The honorees were presented with personalized plaques and reserved parking spaces for the upcoming spring semester.

Sandra Streitenberger, of Tipp City, was selected for her commitment to making improvements that will both enhance the college experience for students and the college.

FM SPELLING BEE WINNERS PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe Elementary held its spelling bee for the 2017-2018 school year on Dec. 11. The runner-up was Jackson Crist (fourth grade student) and the winner was Savannah Crist (sixth grade student).

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Streitenberger’s willingness to take on new tasks and projects goes above and beyond the expected. “Sandra has taken the lead on several projects and institutional improvement projects to include We Are It! This is her ďŹ rst year on the board and has already stepped up to increase participant numbers and offerings,â€? said a nominator. “Sandra epitomizes all of Edison State’s Core Values as if they were written with her work ethic and drive for excellence and integrity in mind.â€?

Streitenberger has been employed with Edison State since 2011 and holds a Master of Arts degree in Management from Antioch University Midwest.

Chris Cummings, of Troy, and Steve Brown, of Greenville, were selected as a team for the progres-

sive foundation for a great ďŹ nancial aid team that positively impacts students of Edison State. “Chris and Steve have made a huge impact on the ow of ďŹ nancial aid and the general attitude of the student affairs suite. Their positive attitudes and willingness to help in any situation is wonderful. They are both willing to adjust their schedules, work remotely, and talk with and to others, to ensure the best possible service to our students,â€? said a nominator.

Cummings and Brown have been employed at

CBC honors Lions with gold award GREENVILLE – Community Blood Center has honored the Greenville Lions Club for blood drive excellence as a gold award recipient in the 2017 LifeSaving Ambassadors Club.

The Gold award honors sponsors for achieving 95 to 99 percent of their blood drive collection goals.

The Lions presented a check to CBC’s Dana Puterbaugh to help purchase some of the teddy bears for the 22nd annual Darke County Lions Club “Teddy Bears and Friends Blood Drive� held Tuesday, Dec.

12.

The Arcanum, Gettysburg, Greenville and Pitsburg Lions Clubs join forces to sponsor the Teddy Bears and Friends Blood Drive.

They volunteer during the blood drive and raised enough money to purchase more than 150 stuffed animals. Donors were invited to sign gift tags and send messages of encouragement to children at Wayne HealthCare. The gifts are distributed to the patients during the holiday season.

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All Edison State employees who demonstrate a commitment to the performance excellence goals, core values, and continued growth are eligible to be nominated for the award. Those eligible for the award are nominated by their peers and then selected by the Valuing People Committee.

Local Shrine donates $50,000 to hospitals GREENVILLE – At the Annual Christmas Party of the Darke County Shrine Club, held on Dec. 13 at Romer’s in Greenville, the ofďŹ cers presented a check for $50,000, payable to Children’s Shrine Hospitals, to the Potentate of Antioch Shrine Center in Dayton. This contribution would not be possible, if not for the dedication of the members and friends of the club who worked diligently toward this goal - the captains who headed up the street collections, the aluminum can collection operation people and those who worked to solicit funds from the businesses and other groups.

The Darke County Shrine extends a thank you to the generosity of the people of Darke County who contributed at their street collections, businesses who again made an

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Safety Council learns yoga and gives to BRC GREENVILLE – The Darke County Safety Council sponsored by the Darke County Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly luncheon meeting at the Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) on Dec. 14, 2017.

The program topic was,

“Benefits of Yoga at work and at home.” Safety Council members learned how to relieve stress through relaxation techniques using breathing and chair yoga.

The program speaker was Ty Baker-Baumann, owner of Rebsco, Inc. in Greenville, yoga instructor and

MASONS HELP FIRE DEPT.

GETTYSBURG – At their regular meeting on Dec. 21, Gettysburg Masonic Lodge # 477 F&AM presented The Gettysburg Rural Fire Department with a check for $800. The check represented the contributions from a recent spaghetti supper held for the benefit of the department. Some personal contributions and some additional funds from the lodge were also included. Pictured are Worshipful Master James Hocker, Fire Chief Tom Hill, Firefighter Rob Hutt, and Senior Deacon Jeremy Frantz. Chief Hill indicated the check would be used toward the purchase of a Lucas Device to assist with lifesaving CPR Compressions.

DAR GIVES TO ANGEL PAWS

GREENVILLE – Fort GreeneVille DAR once again donated to the Angels for Veterans program, Angel PAWS. Over the past year, Fort GreeneVille DAR members were able to raise $2,035 towards a service dog for a veteran.

Money was raised by participating in the annual Sunshine 5K, George Washington’s gavel tea party and donations from Second National Bank/ Donation for a Cause month. Angel Paws is an organization that trains rescue dogs to help change the lives of local veterans who are suffering from physical disabilities and PTSD.

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Baker-Baumann received her 200RYT in 2011 and since that time has received additional training in Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Pranayama practices, Laughter Yoga, to name a few. She currently teaches regularly at Nature’s Heart Yoga Studio in Greenville and balance Yoga by amanda in Piqua. In addition to public classes, she offers services, programs and projects for individuals, small groups and work locations.

Ty recently founded The Good Stuff Foundation, a non-profit focusing on providing services such as yoga, mindfulness and other ancillary educational and wellness services to those who might not otherwise be able to afford it.

During the meeting, the Safety Council awarded

a check in the amount of $2,000 to the BRC. The check was presented to BRC Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Kara Allread and BRC Marketing Director Holly Hill. The BRC has graciously provided meeting space and a meal for the Safety Council for more than 20 years.

“On behalf of the board, residents and staff of Brethren Retirement Community, I want to say thank you for your extreme generosity. This will help us continue our ministry and mission here in the Darke County community, so we consider it very much an honor to receive this and we’ll put this to good use,” said Allread.

The Darke County Safety Council is co-sponsored by the Darke County Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety

Shown are Chamber of Commerce President Sharon Deschambeau presenting a check to Kara Allread, BRC Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer; Program Speaker Ty Baumann, president, Rebsco, Inc., yoga instructor and reiki practitioner; and Kent Myers, vice president, Brumbaugh Construction and Safety Council Chairman.

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Recognizing alumni and honorary Trojans ARCANUM – ArcanumButler Local Schools and the Alumni Association will again be honoring its Distinguished Alumni and Honorary Trojans to recognize and honor those individuals who have made a significant impact through achievements, actions and contributions within their communities and professions and serve as exemplary role models for Arcanum students.

The Alumni Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at the Arcanum Alumni Homecoming set for April 21. Nomination forms are available in the alumni section of the website or can be picked up in the Board of Education office. Completed forms are due by Feb. 1.

Criteria for Distinguished Alumni: An hon-

oree must be a graduate of Arcanum High School or graduates who attended schools which subsequently became a part of Arcanum-Butler Local Schools and for not less than 10 years prior to nomination.

Recipients shall be selected based on any or all of the following criteria: 1. Significant achievement while attending Arcanum-Butler Local Schools 2. Actively lives out the mission of Arcanum-Butler Local Schools 3. Outstanding leader in his/her field 4. Outstanding contributions in community and/or recognition from local, state, national and/ or international organizations 5. Significant volunteer and philanthropic activi-

ties Criteria for Honorary Trojan: An honoree who did not graduate from Arcanum High School, but has made significant, positive contributions to the Arcanum-Butler Local Schools. Recipients shall be selected based on any or all of the following criteria: 1. Community members who have provided extraordinary service to the Arcanum-Butler Local School District 2. Former School Staff who have provided outstanding service to the Arcanum-Butler Local School District and its students 3. Actively lives out the mission of Arcanum-Butler Local Schools Nominate a relative, a friend, or a classmate today.

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New Madison Library news

NEW MADISON – At their December Board meeting, Trustees of the New Madison Public Library elected officers – President Gwen Tinkle, Vice President Michael Ross, and Secretary Christel Brooks. The board will continue to meet on the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m.; guests are always welcome.

Follow NMPL on Facebook to learn about upcoming events and programs like their newest story time designed for parents and their infants or toddlers at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11. For more information, call 937-996-1741.

WEEKEND EDITION, JANUARY 7, 2018

Council reorganizes; votes to save money RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A new year means a new twoyear session for Greenville City Council with two new members. Barring unexpected resignations, this council will remain intact until the next election and council members representing Greenville’s wards are seated in 2020.

On Jan. 2, during its regular meeting, city council reorganized and voted to have Doug Schmidt serve as President Pro Tem. Schmidt won the seat over Councilman John Hensley and will preside over meetings when Council President John Burkett is absent or is required by the Ohio Revised Code to fill-in for the mayor.

Council approved an ordinance that will save the city nearly $24,000 over the next three years. Safety Service Director Curt Garrison explained the ordinance allows the city to renegotiate its current electricity supply rate halfway through its contract. The current rate of 4.893-cents

per kilowatt-hour (kWh) will be reduced to 4.699cents per kWh. According to Garrison the only stipulation is that the city must enter into another threeyear contract. That contract can also be renegotiated at the halfway mark.

Garrison explained this new rate is for the city’s buildings only and is not part of the electric aggregation approved by voters last year.

In other business, council made several appointments to local boards. Clarence Godwin and Hensley will serve on the Community Improvement Corporation; Dori Howdieshell will serve on the Community Action Partnership and Council on Aging boards; Jeff Whitaker will serve on the Darke County Visitors Bureau and Main Street Greenville boards; Hensley accepted the appointment to serve on the Architectural Review Board; and Godwin and Howdieshell will serve on the Volunteer Firefighters Dependent Fund board. Burkett also appointed Vicki Harris as Clerk of Council and Betsy Smith was named Clerk Pro Tem.

Crews have been busy keeping the county’s roads clear during the recent snows. (Clinton Randall photo)

County drops 500 tons of salt during holiday snow SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – For the past couple weeks, crews have been braving sub-zero temperatures to maintain Darke County’s 522.509 miles of roads – 1.412 more miles than in previous winters. The county’s new additions include Chase Road, which was formerly maintained by township crews, and the new Industrial Way. “This is the first time we’ve had to work on Christmas Day for some time now,” said Jim Surber, county engineer.

The county’s road crews work normal eight-hour shifts “any time there’s not an emergency,” Surber said. “But when it’s an emergency, we’ll do what it takes to get it done.”

According to Surber, as of Jan. 3, county crews had spread 500 tons of salt “give or take” since the bad weather began Christmas weekend.

“The snow doesn’t always come at a convenient

time,” Surber pointed out.

“It doesn’t bother us if it snows,” he said of his 28member road crew, “as long as there’s no wind.”

Surber said he was expecting a 500 ton delivery of salt this past week, hopefully to last the remainder of the winter months.

“Last year we bought $116,591 in salt and ice grits, and still have some stored at the old ODOT facility,” he said.

At one time, 20-22 snow plows are pushing snow on county roads.

“We plow through the unincorporated villages that happen to be on our roads,” Surber said.

Incorporated villages throughout Darke County as well as townships and the city of Greenville plow their own streets/roads or hire it done, Surber explained.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington is forecasting temperatures to rise a little above the freezing mark on Sunday, but warmer temperatures bring with it a chance of snow or a wintry mix.

Rachel Unger (left) and her sister, Bridget,are shown giving two more donated blankets for the homeless in Darke County to Julie Lecklider, executive director of Community Action Partnership. They will soon be distributing these donations to those needing them in the area. (Linda Moody photo)

Combining her love of art and her concern for the homeless, Rachel Unger created this paper mosaic of the homeless in Dayton. She plans to enter the art work in a national competition. (Linda Moody photo)

Comforting Comforters care for homeless–human and animal LINDA MOODY

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GREENVILLE – Thanks to two local sisters, the homeless –whether they be human or animal – will get be getting some much needed supplies during this bitter cold weather.

Rachel Unger, whose idea it was for such a project, and her sister, Bridget, are doing that with Comforting Comforters.

Seventeen-year-old Rachel came up with the idea while in Dayton for her 10-year-old sister’s soccer game.

She saw homeless people living under overpasses, and immediately told her parents, Diana and John, that she wanted to feed them. On the drive home, they talked about how to do this in their home county, because the homeless and hungry are in every community.

“One day, Rachel texted me from school: “We need to get blankets to the homeless. Can we do

that?”

With her mother’s project management skills and Rachel being the brains, coordinator and leader, Comforting Comforters had its beginning.

Rachel, a junior at Greenville High School, made connections with a local coordinator and started delivering food and gift cards for food.

As Rachel got more involved in her quest, Bridget, a fourth-grader at DeColores Montessori School, suggested they also collect for animals, which she loves.

There are 12 boxes in place at 13 businesses throughout Greenville.

New socks and blankets for the homeless in Darke County can be dropped off at Nature’s Heart Yoga/ F45 Training, Bread of Life Christian Bookstore, JT’s Brew & Grill, Young Forest Martial Arts Ltd., Cross Fit in the Darke, Greenville Public Library, Tangles Hair and Nail Salon, Darke County United Way Inc., Meckes and Associates Insurance, and

Darke County Parks’ Nature Center. New blankets and dog toys for rescue animals can be dropped off at DeColores Montessori School on Central Avenue and Montage Cafe.

Items for the homeless will be distributed via Community Action Partnership (CAP) in Darke County, and items for rescue animals will be donated to local rescues at the Darke County Animal Shelter.

Donations will be accepted through Jan. 30.

“On Jan. 23, CAP will do a point in time study for the homeless,” remarked Julie Lecklider, CAP’s executive director.

“And, we’ll take some of the blankets along with us to hand out.”

“Thanks to Lowe’s Home Improvement for the supplies to make all the collection boxes and their donation of blankets to both programs,” the Ungers said. “Thanks go to George! Unlimited Inc. and Lambright Trucking for the warehouse space so we can organize what

comes in.”

A Facebook Page for Comforting Comforters is also available. A post on that site reads: “This idea was born at approximately noon on 12/12/17. This page started at 9 p.m. the same day. It is taking on a life of its own because humanity wants to help humanity and all we need are leaders to bring it to life. Follow us on our path to change the world - one blanket at a time.”

Carol Littman, deputy director at CAP, added that as of last Friday more than 100 people had shared the homeless shelter over the past year.

Diana is proud of her daughters. “It’s a good idea for kids to have a priority. Sometimes, people don’t think their kids have the power to do that, but they do.”

“I didn’t think it would be this big,” Rachel said.

“We’re actually going to change the community.

That’s cool. And, the support from businesses and CAP are appreciated.”

Ball State’s glee club welcomes Greenville graduate SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville High School 2017 graduate and former Wavaire Justin McMiller has a wide variety of interests.

The Ball State University freshman is majoring in accounting with a minor in criminal justice, in hopes of someday working for the government as a forensic accountant.

He’s also a member of the Ball State Singers Glee Club. Yes, he’s seen a “few” episodes of Glee as well as Criminal Minds – his favorite.

In April, McMiller will be auditioning for the chance to perform again during his sophomore year with the Ball State Singers Glee Club.

“It makes you keep your game up,” he said of the yearly auditions.

Last April, McMiller traveled to Muncie to his very first audition, which required him to have two pieces of music ready to perform with his own accompanist. He also had to participate in a dance audition – with no prior training.

“If they liked what they saw, you got called back

Justin McMiller, a 2017 GHS graduate performs with the Ball State Singers Glee Club.

for a second audition,” McMiller said.

McMiller went back for the second try-out and on May 24, 2017, received an email telling him he’d been selected as one of the 22 Ball State Singers.

He credits high school music teacher and Wavaires director Chelsea Whirledge for introducing him to the Ball State Singers.

A Ball State alumna, Whirledge took the Wavaires to see the university’s glee club perform, which helped McMiller make the decision to apply there for college.

“She also helped me get through the process of auditioning,” he said.

McMiller, who’s never had a professional music

lesson, said “I always knew I wanted to be in a show choir. I was in the East Echoes in third and fourth grades at East School and the Southside Singers in the fifth and sixth grades at South.”

The college group rehearses six and a half hours every week, with extra rehearsals right before a big show if needed, McMiller said. This past semester, they performed a fall concert as well as a couple holiday shows, he said.

Although college “is a big adjustment, especially being away from home,” McMiller is looking forward to this coming May when he has the opportunity to travel with the Ball State Singers to London, England.

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The group plans on performing at least one show while there, McMiller said, as well as traveling to London’s West End to see some plays and musicals.

Students are footing the bill themselves by participating in fundraisers to pay for the May 12-19 trip.

As a member of the Greenville Wavaires, McMiller traveled to Disney World in Florida two times to perform, he said.

At GHS McMiller was also active with SADD, Science Club, Key Club and Student Council, while earning some college credit plus hours toward his major. He’s the son of Jeff and Stacey McMiller and the grandson of Donnie and Marilyn McMiller and Barb Teaford.

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-------------------------------------METHODIST-UNITED -------------------------------------Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum Ansonia United Methodist Church Corner of Pearl and High St., Ansonia 337-5781 EUM Church 1451 Sater Street, Greenville, OH 45331 Faith United Methodist Church 101 E. South St., Arcanum, 692-8934 First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075 Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410 Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-8845129 Ithaca Grace United Methodist 750 Arcanum-Ithaca Rd 678-9062 Nashville United Methodist 5984 Palestine Union City Rd. Greenville 548-1421

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clos sterling silver and pearl necklace and matching bracelet donated by Wieland Jewelers), Diane Evans (two $100 Collette vacation packages donated by Sue Christian’s Good Times Fun Times), Eileen Litchfield (four-speed diamond blender donated by KitchenAid) and Chad Beanblossom (two tickets for a Versailles Winery Thrill of the Grill event). The club would like to express their appreciation to all the sponsors who donated prizes as well as all those who purchased raffle tickets. Proceeds are used for scholarships for the young women of Darke County.

The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. Dinner meetings are held the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting will be held Jan. 11 and will be hosted by the Young Careerist committee.

Those interested in learning more about the Club can contact Membership Chair Marilyn Emmons at 937548-5824 or demmons@ embarqmail.com.

Prom Dress Exchange set in Fort Loramie FORT LORAMIE – Fort Loramie Cheerleaders will host their ninth annual Prom Dress Exchange on Sunday, Jan. 14th at the Fort Loramie Elementary School, 35 Elm St. Sellers will pay a nonrefundable fee of $7 per dress, $3 per accessory and $3 pair of shoes to display their items for sale. The seller will price their own items and organizers will tag them as they are received.

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a.m. and 1 p.m. on Jan. 14.

The doors will be open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. for shopping. This is a “CASH ONLY” sale. Admission is free and dressing rooms will be available. From 3:30-4:30 p.m., sellers are to return to pick up their money/item if not sold. Any items/money not picked up will be donated.

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Club member Karen Sink along with guest Emmaline Gregory presented information on our drinking water.

They demonstrated for the group the acidity of several common ordinary bottled waters and soda and how many diseases thrive in an acidic environment. They also showed the alkalinity content of the water as well and explained how that leads to good health. Of all the waters demonstrated, members clearly could see the Kangen water which uses electrolysis to make your own healthy, alkaline, antioxidant drinking water right in your own home was clearly the best choice with soda being the worst.

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Dr. Clay Johnson, Garst Museum CEO (right), is shown with Jeff D. Kniese, president and CEO of Greenville Federal (left).

Greenville Federal supports museum GREENVILLE – The Garst Museum is thankful for Greenville Federal as they continue their longtime support as a Corporate Gold Member.

Dr. Clay Johnson, Garst Museum CEO, stated that “Garst Museum owes its success to the community’s support. Greenville Federal’s support is instrumental in allowing the museum to maintain and grow its programs and preservation efforts. As a nonprofit organization, the museum relies on the generosity of businesses like Greenville Federal to fulfill its mission.”

The Darke County Historical Society and the Garst Museum’s mission is

to collect, preserve, exhibit, study, and interpret materials relating to the history and culture of Darke County, Ohio, as it represents a crossroads of the American experience. The DCHS operates the Garst Museum in Greenville, Ohio, and its 35,000-square-foot campus houses over 300,000 artifacts. Permanent exhibitions of national significance include the National Annie Oakley Center, the Treaty of Greenville, Lowell Thomas, Ohio Native Americans, and the multiracial settlement of Longtown. For more information about the award-winning Garst Museum, see www. garstmuseum.org.

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Shown are Matt Beyke, Mandy Asper, and Justin Crowell with Lady Beautification Committee members Angela Beumer and Sherri Jones.

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GREENVILLE – The Ladybug Garden Club presented its Christmas Community Beautification Award to Bill and Lisa Toomey and to Crowell Lawn Brina, Bill, and Lisa Toomey are shown with Ladybug Service for Beautification Committee members Angela Beumer o u t s t a n d i n g and Sherri Jones. achievement in design and Christmas displays while in maintenance of residential the Carolinas.

Justin Crowell, prinand commercial property cipal owner of Crowell in Christmas decorating.

Bill and Lisa moved Lawn Service on Edison into their home located Road in Greenville, has acat Honeysuckle and Holly cented the fence with ropHill Drive in August and ing, wreaths and lights to arranged an outstanding add a festive touch to their synchronized display of new building plus added a Christmas lights and scenes Christmas tree with lighted to the radio. Bill was sta- deer on the lawn. Crowell’s tioned at Camp Lejeune be- is a local provider of lawn fore his family moved back maintenance and snow reto Darke County. They had moval.

SOS plans regional hours in Darke Co. COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced regional office hours for the month of January. Regional liaisons for the Secretary of State’s office will be available in 13 counties around Ohio including Darke County.

Open office hours provide local residents an opportunity to stay connected with the Secretary of State’s office in an informal and accessible setting.

Those who visit open office hours may obtain

voter registration forms and other election information. Additionally, the regional liaisons will be on hand to answer questions about the various functions of the office and its many initiatives, such as the business services division, Ohio Business Profile and the Military Ready-toVote program.

Office hours will be held in Darke County on Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore St.

BBBS receives grant for at-risk youth GREENVILLE – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County received a $3,000 grant from the Vectren Foundation to address the mentoring needs of at-risk youth through their after-school Big Buddies program. “This grant will enable Big Brothers Big Sisters to continue offering our much-needed Big Buddies mentoring program to children facing adversity in our community,” said Executive Director Jennifer Bruns.

Big Buddies is a ninemonth commitment where high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer two times per month to mentor elementary students. During these meetings, high school students, under the supervision of Big Brothers Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on different educational and recreational activities. This year’s program focuses on ecological awareness and earth-friendly practices.

The program also promotes social and emotional development through various activities.

“Vectren is proud to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County in addressing the needs of after-school mentoring programs in our communities,” said Rachel Goodspeed, Vectren Community Affairs Manager. “At-risk students benefit in a wide variety of ways from healthy, meaningful relationships, not only in improving their academic performance, but also developing their confi-

dence and behavior both in and out of school.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County was founded in 1977 to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better forever. For more information regarding services provided, volunteer openings, or sponsorship opportunities, please call 937-492-7611, 937-5479622, or visit www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.

The Vectren Foundation strives to become a community catalyst in the communities where we live and work, leveraging everyday opportunities to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

The Vectren Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization funded by Vectren shareholders and governed by a board of directors. Go to www.vectrenfoundation. org to learn more.

GREENVILLE – Studies have shown it takes about a month to develop a new habit, so in 2018, the YMCA of Darke County will be issuing a new 30-day challenge each month to help area residents make wellness a habit.

The challenges are selfguided and self-monitored, and they will cover a variety of areas in keeping with the Y’s holistic philosophy for overall wellness.

who complete a challenge are invited to turn in their challenge form and have their photo taken to display on the Challenge Board in the YMCA lobby.

January’s challenge is an easy one – Just Get Moving! That’s it. Come in to the Y and work out, or take a walk, lift weights, jump rope, swim, or ride a bike – do anything, just get moving!

“Try to put in a mini-

mum of 30 minutes a day,” Casalano said of the challenge. “But if you have to work your way up to that, that’s fine, too.”

Those who would like to participate in the challenges are invited to see the Y staff to get started.

For more info, stop by the Greenville branch at 301 Wagner Avenue (937548-3777) or the Versailles branch at 10242 VersaillesSE Road (937-526-4488).

Ohioans can stay warm this winter GREENVILLE – The Community Action Partnership and Ohio Development Services Agency will help eligible Ohioans stay warm during the cold winter months. The Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioans heating assistance

if they are disconnected from their heating source, threatened with disconnection or if they have less than 25 percent supply of bulk fuel. The program runs through March 31, 2018.

To qualify for the Winter Crisis Program, a household must be threatened

Y volleyball league starts in January DARKE COUNTY – If you’re looking to get or stay active during some of the coldest months, the Y’s adult co-ed volleyball league might be the thing for you. The league will start play on Sunday, Jan. 14. The registration deadline is Sunday, Jan. 7.

The league is open to members and potential members. Each team needs at least six players, including a captain.

Games will begin January 14 and run each week through Feb. 25 and will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Greenville Branch.

Players will need to complete the registration form, available in the

lobby or on their website, www.ymcadarkecounty. org, and return to the Welcome Center front desk.

If you are interested in playing but do not have a team, please ask that your name be added to the player list and they will find a team for you.

Team with at least two Y members: $60; team with fewer than two Y members: $90.

Questions can be directed to Tyler Roberts, Operations Director, at troberts@ymcadarkecounty. org or at 548-3777.

ARCANUM – The Arcanum VFW will hold a fish fry on Jan. 13. This is allyou-can-eat and includes fish, cole slaw, and baked beans. The dinner begins at 5 p.m. and the public is welcome.

Council holds special meeting GREENVILLE – Greenville City Council will hold a special meeting on Jan. 11, 6 p.m., in the Council Room, Municipal Building. The purpose of the meeting is to rise to a Committee of the Whole to review the 2018 Appropriations. There will be no action taken.

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with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25 percent supply of bulk fuel. The household must also have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four the annual income must be at or below $43,050.

Individuals interested in receiving Winter Crisis assistance must have a face-to-face interview at the local HEAP provider.

Customers must bring the following items to their appointment: proof of income (copies of pay stubs); copies of their most recent energy bills; list of all household members with Social Secu-

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Maria Stein Shrine Legacy Fund hits goal

MARIA STEIN – After 170 years of ministry in Mercer and Auglaize counties, the Sisters of the Precious Blood turned to laity to secure the future of the landmark Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics.

The sisters transferred the deed for the building and 24-acres of land to the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, an established 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, which now manages the operations of the shrine.

The Legacy Fund was established in late 2016 to help support and continue the ministries at the Shrine for future generations.

It was determined that a $6,000,000 fund would generate the earnings needed to replace the annual gift the Sisters made toward the ministries of the Shrine.

The first $2 million was generously donated by the Sisters of the Precious Blood. An anonymous donor came forward pledging to match all gifts up to $2 million by Dec. 31 2017, leaving the Shrine to raise the remaining $2 million.

“Embarking on

a fundraising campaign of this magnitude was something that the Shrine had never done before.

The Sisters were very sensitive to how the community would feel about the transfer agreement” stated Diana Russell, Director of Fund Development, “because it would require their stewardship to secure the legacy.”

The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics was established in 1846 as the Sisters of the Precious Blood original motherhouse. The money generated from the Legacy Fund Campaign will now work as an endowment fund and the earnings from it will replace the operating funds donated by the Sisters each year.

“Maria Stein and Mercer County, God’s country, is a very meaningful and important place to the Sisters of the Precious Blood,” said Sister Joyce Lehman, president of the congregation. “It is an honor to know that this historical Shrine will be managed by people of this area.”

A gift of $2500 or more gives donors the opportunity to have their names and pictures displayed on a digital donor wall on the Shrine’s main floor. Many families have donated

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in memory of a loved one, as well as many area businesses. All gifts are tax-deductible and remain local.

“The support of the community in reaching the $2 million goal is affirming, considering the number of other worthy causes running capital campaigns over the same time period” stated Don Rosenbeck, President of the Shrine, “People have been incredibly generous for which we are most grateful.”

Donating to the Legacy Fund will continue in 2018, as will the donor wall.

The only thing that will not continue is the matching gift offer, Russell noted, which expired with the New Year.

“We want to shout “THANK YOU” from the roof tops! God provided through the generosity of our community and from others all over the country. We were moved and humbled by the stories you shared and love you displayed for the Shrine. We look forward to 2018 with an inspired faith to the wonderful responsibility the Sisters of the Precious Blood have entrusted to us”, Russell said.

The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics provides faith nourishment and spiritual renewal through opportunities for prayer and pilgrimage and inspiration from the lives of the saints. People from around the world visit the shrine to explore and enjoy this environment rich in holiness and history.

The Shrine is located at 2291 St. John’s Road, Maria Stein. To learn more about the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics, visit www.mariasteinshrine.org.

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Reid Health says this year’s flu season likely to be rough

RICHMOND, Ind. – Kim Schneider, RN in charge of Infection Control at Reid Health, keeps hand sanitizer in her car at all times. With predictions of what

could be an intense and dangerous flu season this winter, her example is a good one to follow.

“We have already seen double the number of positive influenza cases

this year than last,” said Schneider, who monitors flu statistics year round.

Though not a large number yet, this could still be an early hint of what we will see with the 2017-2018 flu season in this region.

She noted that the World Health Organization (WHO) is already predicting the United States could have an unusually severe flu season based on what happened in the southern hemisphere.

“The southern hemisphere had an exceptionally bad flu season,” Schneider said. “We should pay attention and focus on prevention.”

Schneider said the first confirmed positive flu test between the Reid Health emergency department and Reid Health Physician Associates practices came earlier than usual on Oct. 18. Since then she’s recorded 19 positive tests – more than double the same period last year.

As of Dec. 2, the Indiana State Department of Health was tracking “minimal” activity in the state for “Influenza-Like Illness” (ILI), though other areas of the nation – including areas of Ohio – have seen regional outbreaks already. With what may be ahead, Schneider strongly encourages anyone who hasn’t had a shot to get one as soon as possible.

Schneider said residents shouldn’t let concerns about the effectiveness of the vaccine discourage them from getting vaccinated. If the vaccine doesn’t fully prevent illness, it can help keep symptoms from being as severe if you do get the flu, she said.

Though it is recommended to get a flu shot in October before the season gets under way, it’s never too late. She said it takes about two weeks after the vaccine to fully develop antibodies, another reason not to wait.

If you show signs of the flu, depending on severity, consider a virtual urgent care visit with the Reid HealthNOW mobile app, see your family physician, or visit an urgent care to see if antiviral medication is appropriate.

Otherwise, Schneider said the best steps to avoid the flu are the same each year:  Wash your hands often.  Avoid close contact with sick

people. * Cover your cough or sneeze.  Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs are spread this way.

 Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs.

“Many stores now have disinfec-

*NOTICE* NEW YEARS DAY AUCTION MOVED TO JAN 13 9AM 11527 Reed Rd Vers. O 45380

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AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY Midwest

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OUTSTANDING FARM LAND AUCTION 156 ACRES BARE LAND, ORANGE TWP. SHELBY COUNTY

SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 2018 10:00 A.M. LOCATION: This farm is located on Kirkwood Rd., East of County Rd. 25-A South of Sidney, OH 45365 SALE SITE: The farm will be sold at The Center, 3168 Leatherwood Creek Rd., Sidney OH 45365 (Plattsville) 156 ACRES BARE LAND: This is a very productive farm, all in one large field. Soil types: Brookstone, Crosby and Celina. Approximately 155 tillable acres. Older field tile on farm.

2 Parcels: 362705100001, 362705100002, Orange Township, Shelby County. This farm has been in the Pool family for many years. This is a chance of a lifetime to buy a good productive farm.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: $25,000.00 down the day of sale. Balance due in 30 days or on delivery of deed. Buyers to have financing approved prior to sale date. Owners have the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Weekly Auctions now featuring audio/video bidding.

Convenience fee for on-line bidders only.

Sale to take place at: The Center, 3168 Leatherwood Creek Rd., Sidney, Ohio 45365

OWNER: POOL FAMILY FARM AUCTIONEER/REALTOR

MIKE HAVENAR SHIVELY REALTY For Information Call: 937-606-4743 Email: mike@mlh56.com No CO-OP

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018

PUBLIC AUCTION

like gas pump handles and other things that are touched by many people,” she said.

9:00AM

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

AUTOMOBILE – ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – INDIAN ARROWHEADS – UTILITY TRAILER – SHOP TOOLS – WESTERN SADDLE – POTTERY FURNITURE & APPLIANCES – HOUSEHOLD ITEMS **AUTOMOBILE SELLS AT 12:00 NOON**

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 SebringWarner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY) AUTOMOBILE 2006 Mercury Montego Premier 4 Dr. Sedan, V-6, Auto, A/C, P.W., P. Locks, P. Seats, Heated Seats, Tilt, Cruise, AM/FM/CD, Power Sunroof, Leather Interior, Alum. Wheels, Power Pedals, Tan Exterior, only 49,233 Miles, Local Lady owned & Driven Low Mileage Vehicle, Don’t Miss This Quality 1-Owner Vehicle!

EARLY INDIAN ARROWHEADS (36) Arrowheads – Points – Indian Stones locally found in this area, some very unique, Don’t Miss These!

UTILITY TRAILER LIKE NEW 5 Ft. x 8 Ft. Utility Trailer w/Fold Down Ramp.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES (3) Early Stained Glass Windows (various sizes); Early Violin w/Case; #8 Erie Iron Skillet; #8 Iron Kettle w/Lid; sev. nice Iron Skillets; Oil Lamp; Budweiser Plastic (8) Horse Hitch; Heatwaver Elec. Token Slot Machine; (2) Wood Royal Crown Cola Crates; Quilt; Wood Duck Decoy (W.T. Edwards); Lots of nice Pottery including: Bowls, Pitchers, Vases, Crocks, R. Niley Bowls & much more; Hand Carved Wood Pelican; Ertl Case “L” Die Cast Tractor (original box); Child’s Tin Lunch Boxes (several); Children’s Books; 1950’s Children’s Doll House Furniture; Tonka P.U. Truck & other VW Cars; Lite “Beer” Mirror; Hygrades Lard Can; sev. Wood Indian Plaques; Coal Bucket; Shovels; Mdl. A. Car Parts including: (2) Motor Blocks, Front Axel, Radiator, (2) Cranks, Heads, Trans. & Bell Housing; Early Roller Skates; Galv. Wash Tub; (12) Budweiser Beer Stein Mugs; Lawn Jarts in original box; Early Nishijin Gambling Machine.

SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Lincoln 225 Welder; Generac 2100 P.S.I. 6 HP Gas Pressure Washer; Campbell-Hausfeld 5 ½ HP Portable Air Compressor; 2 ½ Ton Floor Jack; Husqvarna #136 Gas Chain Saw; Dewalt Elec. Hammer Drill in Case; Ratchet Come-A-Long; Skil Circ. Saw; sev. Finish Sanders; Elec. Polisher; Router Table; Crescent Bit Set; Levels & Squares; Dbl. Head Ax; Splitting Wedges; Log Chains; Ext. Cords; 3/8” & ½” Socket Set; Files; Rivet Gun; Bench Vise; 16” Adj. Wrench; Hand Tools; Wood Clamps; Hole Saws; T-Handles; Drill Bits; Hand Saws; Bolts; Screws; Nails; Knipco Space Heater; Kennedy Machinist Tool Chest; 24 Ft. Fiberglass Ext. Ladder; Halogen Pedestal Light; Spud Bar; Tile Shovel; Pole Tree Trimmer; Long Handle Yard Tools; Post Driver; 6 HP Walk Mower; sev. Tool Boxes; 4 Ft. Poly Pull Type Yard Roller; Fimco Pull Behind 20 Gal. Sprayer (very nice); Elec. Weed Trimmer; Orange Cones; Fuel Cans; Elec. Cement Mixer; Rubber Tire Wheel Barrow; Silent Flame Wood Burning Fireplace Insert; BBQ Charcoal Grill; Lg. Funnels; Torch Tips; Drop Lights; NEW 400 Watt Portable Generator; sev. Coleman Lanterns; (2) Redi-Lines Motor Generators; Husqvarna Chain Saw; sev. Boxes of Galv. Duct Work; sev. Lawn Mower Fuel Tanks & much more.

FURNITURE Light Oak Dbl. Pedestal Dining Table & (6) Arrow Back Chairs; Tiger Oak Library Table; La-Z-Boy 3-Cushion Hide-A-Bed Sofa; Oak Sofa Table w/Glass Inserts; 2-Cushion Sofa (Green w/ Tan Trim) (Nice); Oak Flat Screen TV Stand; Oak Computer Desk; Knotty Pine Cabinet; Wood Bookshelf; Dbl. Bed w/Nice Mattresses; 9 Drawer Dresser; Queen Size Air Mattress; (4) Wood Padded Bar Stools; 2-Pc. Maple China Cabinet; Klaussner (Blue) Sofa; Rod Iron Patio Table & Chairs; High Back Office Chair (Black); Oak Dining Table w/Leaf & (4) Chairs & Glass Door China Cabinet.

APPLIANCES Frigidaire Gallery (Elec.) Dryer (White); G.E. Elec. Washer (S.S. Tub) (Like New) (White); Hoover Upright Sweeper; 24” Flat Screen TV; Kenmore Side-By-Side Refrigerator.

HOUSEHOLD & MISC. Sm. Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Stemware; China Dish Sets; Household items; nice Table Lamps; Standing Lamps; Elec. Heater; Radios; Pots; Pans; Baking Dishes; Tall Grapevine Tree; Luggage; Metal Detector; Cups & Saucers; Milk Glass items; Sentry Fireproof Box; NEW Attic Fan; Golf Clubs & Bags; Lg. Cooler; NEW Presto Deep Fryer; sev. Wood C.D. Racks.

PHOTO DEVELOPING ITEMS Photo Developing Sink & Trays; Photo Flood Lights; Camera Bag Inserts; 35MM & other Film Tanks & Canisters; Omega B-600 Enlarger; D-5 XL Enlarger; Omega Enlarger Head; Film Loader; Bogen Enlarger Easel; Hemingray Light.

WESTERN SADDLE Billy Royal 14” Western Horse Saddle (Show Saddle) & Bridle with Saddle Stand (Lots of Chrome) (Very Nice).

PENNY PERRY; ROGER CURTIS & OTHERS – OWNERS.

Office: 937.316.8400 Cell: 937.459.7686 Michel Werner Auctioneer

• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction.

• ALL items are sold as is.

• We must collect sales tax (EXCEPT on titled vehicles).

• 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, January 12th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. • REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Kirby & Staff

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UnitedHealthcare & Premier announces renewal cess to all Premier Health’s facilities and physicians.

This agreement ensures access to Premier Health’s physicians and fa-

SATURDAY - JANUARY 20, 2018 @ 9 AM Complete Liquidation and Closeout of JD Power & Tool 6965 Old Industrial Parkway - Plain City, OH 43064

Live onsite auction to be held inside heated shop and live internet bidding available via www.Proxibid.com **Preview will be Thurs. Jan. 18th & Fri. Jan. 19th from 9am – 5pm** Approx.

500-600 lots to include the following: JD mini excavators; Skid loaders & lg. selection of attachments; Utility tractors; Vermeer ditching machines; Atlas Copco portable generators; Lg. selection of Zero-Turn mowers; Lg. selection of utility trailers of various weights/sizes; Snow plows & other snow removal equip.; Drywall lifts; Scissor lifts; Aerators; Power brooms; Rotary mowers; Vermeer stump grinders; JD Gator; Atlas Copco Dynapac rollers; Concrete buggies; Portable onsite tower lights/ generators & other smaller generators; Elec. Eels; Core drills & bits; Tampers; Assrtd.

Stihl equip: Concrete saws, edgers; Welders & welding equip.; Trucks to include: 2012 Dodge Ram 4500 HD Turbo Cummins Diesel dump truck w/ Galion-Godwin bed; Sterling diesel dump truck; 2013 Freightliner Semi tractor; 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 diesel pick-up truck; 2013 Dodge Ram 5500 Turbo Diesel HD w/ approx. 17 ft. Jerr-Dan rollback bed; 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7L HD truck; Shop equip.: Vertical air compressor; Shop press; Work benches; Mechanics tools; Hardware cabinets; Scaffolding; Aluminum brake; Log splitters; Battery chargers; Floor jacks; Shop fans & heaters; Approx. 2-300 lightweight metal folding chairs & approx. 100 folding tables; many more items to be included. Terms: An 8% Buyer’s Premium shall be applied to all purchases. Accepted payment is cash, check w/ID, JD Credit, and/or credit cards w/ an additional 3% fee. All Ohio sales tax laws will be in effect. Additional terms will apply to internet bidders. Please visit WWW.MIDWESTAUCTIONEERS.COM for complete auction information and pictures.

JD POWER & TOOL, OWNERS

service in the Dayton region.

“We are very happy to have found common ground and a way that Premier Health and UnitedHealthcare can work collaboratively to extend quality, patientcentered care in our communities,” said Mary Boosalis, president and CEO, Premier Health.

“We look forward

to working with UnitedHealthcare to continue serving our community and having a positive impact for its members who live and work in our service area.”

“Our priority is ensuring the people we serve have access to quality, cost effective health care,” said Kurt Lewis, CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Ohio.

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TUES. – JANUARY 30, 2018 @ 6:00 PM 622 S Broadway & 100 Washington St. Greenville, OH 45331

*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.

G-BEAU LLC, OWNERS

Midwest

Midwest

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

“Premier Health is an important community provider and partner and we are pleased to renew our relationship on behalf of the tens of thousands of people we serve across southwest Ohio.”

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.

LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given that the New Reappraisal Valuations for Real Estate have been completed. The records are open for public inspection in the Darke County Auditor’s Office, located in the Courthouse, Greenville, Ohio. Office hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. If you have a complaint against the valuation of your property, you may file this formal complaint with the Darke County Board of Revision between January 1, 2018, and April 2, 2018. Complaint Forms can be obtained from the Darke County Auditor’s Office by coming to the Real Estate office or by calling (937) 547-7317 or 547-7311, or from the Darke County Auditor’s Website @ www.darkecountyrealestate.org under Forms, then Tax. All formal complaints shall be heard by the Darke County Board of Revision after May 3, 2018, in the Darke County Auditor’s Conference room.

Carol Ginn Darke County Auditor 1/7, 1/14, 1/21 3T CITY OF GREENVILLE On January 2, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #18-01 establishing personnel within the City of Greenville. This ordinance has an emergency clause.

• Resolution #18-02 authorizing the use of internet auction for disposal of personal property during calendar year 2018 • Ordinance #18-03 authorizing the City to amend the contract for electric supply 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 1/7, 1/14 2T

FARM LAND and/or RESIDENCE FOR SALE ACCEPTING BIDS Land – 75 Acres Home – 5 Acres

Seller willing to sell Land, Home, or Both

York Township, Darke County Parcel # U78-0-311-10-00-00-30300

Sealed Bid Deadline February 16, 2018

Seller reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

Request Information Packet and Submit bids to: Travis L. Fliehman, Attorney 8314 State Route 121 North Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-6888

CLASSIFIEDS WORK!

Auctioneers & Realty, Inc

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

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cilities for Medicare Advantage plans and restores access for commercial plans effective Jan. 1, 2018.

This renewed relationship gives nearly 200,000 UnitedHealthcare plan participants access to physicians in the Premier Physician Network, along with Premier Health’s hospitals and other sites of

LEGAL NOTICE

southwest Ohio residents enrolled in UnitedHealthcare commercial and Medicare Advantage health plans have in-network ac-

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DAYTON – Premier Health and UnitedHealthcare recently announced they have formed a new, multi-year relationship to ensure

Village of New Madison Notice

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

1-800-548-5312

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

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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:

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:

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:

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.

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

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

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

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.

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Versailles competes in Parli Pro contest VERSAILLES – Congratulations to the Versailles FFA who competed in the Darke County FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest on Nov. 20. As part of the Parliamentary Procedure contest, each team of eight members was responsible for completing a 15-minute demonstration of parliamentary procedure that included using six different abilities and motions. Each student also took a test that assessed their knowledge of rules of order related to parliamentary procedure.

The Varsity team consisted of Chair Luke Billenstein, Secretary Emma George, and members Dallas Hess, Isaac Gehret, Breanna Nieport, and Cody Williams. The team placed fifth in the county and received a gold rating.

Versailles FFA also had three teams competing in the first-year Novice divi-

The Versailles FFA eighth grade Parliamentary Procedure team that placed first at the county level included (back row) Wesley Gehret, Riley Trittschuh, Cory Timmerman, Jayden Groff, Clay Bergman, Jason Norton, (front row) Dalton Hesson and Laura Wuebker.

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This team placed fifth and received a gold rating. The other eighth grade team included President Dalton Hesson, Vice President Laura Wuebker, Secretary Jayden Groff, Treasurer Cory Timmerman, Reporter Clay Bergman, Sentinel Jason Norton, Student Advisor Wesley Gehret, and Member Riley Trittschuh.

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VERSAILLES – In the month of November the Versailles FFA recognized two FFA members in their SAE, they were Ben Albers and Victoria Wuebker.

Victoria Wuebker is the daughter of Alan and Sarah Wuebker. Her SAE consists of job placement at Wuebker Farms LLC. At her job, she assists in the hog barns and also the shop. She spends approximately 20hours per week in the summer and she has learned skills of responsibility, sales and record keeping.

The second SAE Member of the Month was Ben Albers. He is the son of Karl and Nancy Albers. His consists of a garden and raising two market hogs.

His responsibilities are feeding, watering, walking, and training his fair hogs. Through his pigs and garden, Albers has gained skills of time management, finance, organization, and people skills. He spends five-hours working with his pig each week during the spring and summer.

VERSAILLES – On Nov. 15, members of the Versailles FFA participated in the District 5 Food Science and Technology Contest at Versailles. The contest required students to identify aromas, conduct a taste test, take a written test over food quality and safety, identify safety problems from a customer complaint letter, solve math problems, and identify food processing tools.

Members who competed in this contest included Courtney Batten, Grace McEldowney, Andrew Heckman, Tessa Tyo, Dallas Hess, Ashley Petitjean, Shiloh Hess, Isaac Gehret, Cole Luthman, Josh Luthman, Lydia Grillot, and

Cayla Batten. There were 30 teams competing in the District Five contest with 111 individuals.

The Versailles FFA had three teams competing in the contest.

The team consisting of Andrew Heckman, Dallas Hess, Tessa Tyo, and Grace McEldowney placed first overall in the contest with Tessa Tyo placing third individually.

The fourth place team consisted of Versailles FFA members Ashley Petitjean, Isaac Gehret, Shiloh Hess, and Courtney Batten.

The team consisting of Cole Luthman, Josh Luthman, Cayla Batten, and Lydia Grillot placed 14th.

Shown are Larry Seibel (MVCTC Diesel Power Technologies instructor), Marlee Kern (MVCTC FFA President Veterinary Science/Eaton), Alex Randolph (Ronald McDonald House Dayton Development Associate), and Bill Hershberger (MVCTC Agriculture & Livestock Production Instructor).

FFA helps Ronald McDonald House

ENGLEWOOD – This year marked the 37th annual Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) FFA Charity Auction for the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Dayton. The auction, planned by the MVCTC FFA chapter, is made possible by the dedication and hard work of the FFA members, the MVCTC Employees Association, MVCTC retirees, and the wonderful alumni that return each year to support this great cause.

Retired MVCTC Ag Educator Waid Lyons started the event in 1980 the same year the Dayton Ronald McDonald House was built.

MVCTC FFA has been supporting the Dayton Area Ronald McDonald House since its inception. The original FFA Auction, organized by Lyons, was a hat auction that raised $250.

This year the students were able to raise $9,000, bringing the grand total of money donated over the last 37 years to over $150,000.

The proceeds from the event go directly to the local Ronald McDonald House on Valley Street in Dayton so that families of hospitalized children have a place to

rest, sustain their strength and be better able to support the healing of their child. RMHC is a modern, 14-room house offering all of the comforts of home to our guest families. They are open 7-days-a-week, 24hours-a-day, and 365 days a year.

The MVCTC charity event would not be possible without the support of several staff and alumni of the school. MVCTC Ag Livestock and Production instructor Bill Hershberger organizes the event with the assistance of his wife Jane and the FFA members and MVCTC staff members, Christy Blauvelt, Tami Bruner, Christa Nealeigh, Joe Beringer, Dave Peltz, Larry Seibel, and Eva Wiley.

MVCTC retirees, Waid and Pat Lyons are back to help each year with the event they so lovingly started 37 years ago. MVCTC Ag program alumnus John Carr (1979 graduate) volunteers his auctioneer talents every year for the event.

For more information about MVCTC and the Agriculture Education programs offered for high school students, visit www. mvctc.com.

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Chapter recognizes top fruit sellers VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA recently finished a successful FFA Fruit Sales and would like to recognize the top fruit sellers. The top high fruit sellers were recognized at the December Versailles FFA meeting at McBo’s Bowling Alley, and they will be recognized again in March at the FFA Parent Member Banquet. The top junior high sellers were recognized at luncheon on Dec. 15.

The overall top individual sales person in the high school was Ben Davis with $1,617.50, followed

by Grace McEldowney with $1336.00, and Darian Feltz with $1283.50. The highest selling family in the high school was Jacob and Laura Wuebker with

$2,193.25, placing 2nd was Deanna and Dalton Hesson with $1,979.75, and placing third was Isaac and Ian Gehret with $1,700.

Junior High FFA members also assisted in selling fruit and the top individual salesperson was Noah Brown with $1,135.25, followed by Dawson Petitjean-Cress with $999, and Clay Bergman with $913.75. The top junior high FFA fruit sales family was Jacob and Laura Wuebker with $2,193.25, placing second was Deanna and Dalton Hesson with $1979.75, and placing third was Toby, Elliot, and Elise George with $1,000.50.

As a result of the fruit sales, the Versailles FFA sold more than $60,000 as a chapter.

The novice parli-pro team posed for a picture before getting on the bus to head to the district competition.

Ansonia’s novice parli-pro team advances ANSONIA – On Nov. 29, the Ansonia FFA’s novice and advanced parliamentary procedure teams traveled to Ft. Loramie schools to participate in the district contest.

The advanced team included Amber Bergman, Olivia Wright, Aleesha Gates, Katie Werts, Mari-

ah Troutwine, and Katelyn McKenna placed fourth.

The novice team included Emily Wright, Mckenzie Singer, Kaydee Campbell, Deanna Moody, Kiley Winner, Carrie Rhoads, Andrew Thornhill, and Jacob Prasuhn placed 2nd, which earned them a spot at the state competition.

Tori Wuebker

Darian Feltz

Sam Gilmore

Kimberly Winner

VERSAILLES – Versailles FFA recognized four members as December FFA Members of the Month. Members earning the honor are Victoria “Tori” Wuebker, Darian Feltz, Sam Gilmore and Kimberly Winner.

Winner of North Star is the daughter of Brian and Lisa Winner, and is a junior and four-year member of the Versailles FFA. She has participated in General livestock and Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Events at the district and state level and is a co-chair for the Middle School Ag Committee. She has assisted with nursing home visits, Color Run, omelet breakfast, attends monthly meetings, participates in fruit sales, and exhibited shop and crop and beef cattle at the Darke County Fair. Her SAE is a garden.

The second member of the month was Wuebker, daughter of Alan and Sarah Wuebker of Versailles. She is a freshman and a secondyear member of the Versailles FFA. She has participated in Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking and General Livestock, and is co-chair of the financial committee. She has also assisted with nursing home visits, Relay for Life, Blanket the World, Ag is Cool, beef and pork tent, Green-

hand Conference, Fall Harvest Sale, Color Run, and exhibited dairy steers and shop and crop at the Darke County Fair. Her SAE consists of job placement on Wuebker Farms.

Feltz, daughter of Bruce and Jenny Feltz, was named the third Member of the Month. She is a freshman and a second-year member of the Versailles FFA. She has participated in the Parliamentary Procedures and poultry judging contests. She has helped with Poultry Days, Ag is Cool,

the beef and pork tent, Fall Harvest Sale, Greenhand Conference, nursing home visits, and exhibits rabbits at the Darke County Fair.

She is one of the highest individual fruit sellers this year in the high school division. For her SAE, she raises meat rabbits that she shows at the Darke County Fair.

The fourth Member of the Month was Gilmore, son of Ben and Heidi Gilmore. He is a sophomore and a third-year member of the Versailles FFA. He

has participated in Ag and Industrial Diagnostic and is co-chair of the chapter recruitment committee.

He has helped with Relay for Life, Color Run, omelet breakfast, Greenhand Conference, fruit sales, exhibits shop and crop at the fair, and helps Mrs. Wuebker during his study hall almost daily. For his SAE he has laying hens and works at Indian Stone Holsteins.

Members of the Month received a t-shirt and certificate.

Four named chapter’s Members of the Month

Chapter names safety poster winners VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA sponsored a safety poster contest and did a presentation about farm, home and community safety for the Versailles Elementary second grade students.

Students were able to create a poster to demonstrate what they have learned as part of the Versailles FFA safety committee presentations. The posters were judged by all Versailles FFA members. The winners were Damien Barga, fourth place; Alexis Francis, third place; Jayden Twaits, second place; and Korynn Bergman, first place. The winners each received a special gift and all second grade students

Shown are (back row) Safety Committee members Jason Mescher, Josh Luthman, Austin Nerderman, Evan Clark, Elliot George, (front row) Korynn Bergman (first place), Alexis Francis (third place), and Damien Barga (fourth). Not pictured is Jayden Twaits (second place).

received a Christmas pencil, stickers, and coloring worksheets.

This activity was sponsored by the Versailles FFA Safety Committee which includes Dallas

Hess, Elliot George, Levi Hemmelgarn, Evan Clark, Kaleb Miller, Josh Luthman, Jason Mescher, Aaron Buscher, Nicholas Didier, and Austin Nerderman.

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2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles ............. $6,995...........$5,900 2003 CHEVY S10 LS REG CAB 2WD P.U., 2.2L 4 cyl., 5 speed, air, cruise, exc. cond., beige, 126,545 miles ........................................................................................................................ $5,995 ...........$4,500 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, beige, 214,383 miles ........................................................................................................................ $5,995...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY S10 LS CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.3L V6, all power, good cond., red, 216,147 miles ........... $4,995...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LS EXT. CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, loaded, good cond., maroon, 297,557 miles .................................................................................................................... $5,995...........$4,900 2002 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 4WD, 5.3L, V8, leather, loaded, good cond,. red, 230,992 miles ............. $7,995...........$6,500 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 208,621 miles .................................................................................................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., maroon, 226,550 miles .................................................................................................................... $5,995...........$3,900 2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 2WD, 4 dr., one owner, cloth seats, loaded, exc. cond., beige, 142,478 miles ........................................................................................................................ $9,995...........$8,900 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT REG CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.9L V6, loaded, fair cond., red, 171,545 miles ... $4,995...........$3,900 2001 CHEVY BLAZER LS 4X4, 4 dr., 4.3L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 281,398 miles ........... $3,995...........$2,900 2001 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, 5 speed, loaded, good cond., red, 146,376 miles ........................................................................................................................... $5,995 ...........$4,500 2001 FORD F150 XLT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.6L V8, loaded, very nice, black, 347,655 miles ............. $7,995...........$6,900 2000 MERCURY VILLAGER ESTATE VAN, 3.3L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., maroon, 150,889 miles ........................................................................................................................ $2,995 ...........$1,900 1999 GMC ½ TON SAVANNA CONVERSION VAN, 5.7L V8, fully loaded, very nice, brown, 116,796 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995...........$5,900 1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles..................... $6,995...........$5,900 1997 FORD F150 XLT REG. CAB 2WD P.U., 4.6L V8, loaded, exc. cond., red, 201,751 miles ............... $5,995...........$4,500

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2017 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, red, 29,168 miles .............................. $17,995.........$16,500 2017 CHEVY IMPALA PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, silver, 18,854 miles........ $27,995.........$26,500 2016 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 1.5L, 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., silver, 31,056 miles......................... $17,995.........$16,900 2015 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., leather, loaded, like new, champagne silver, 24,407 miles ..................................................................................................... $17,995.........$16,500 2015 CHEVY SS, 4 dr., 6.2L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, like new, silver, 6,017 miles .......................... $38,995.........$37,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA 2LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, one owner, loaded, like new, champagne silver, 8,792 miles ....................................................................................................... $24,995.........$23,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., champagne silver, 50,772 miles ..................................................................................................... $15,995.........$14,900 2014 CHEVY CAMARO RS, 2 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, like new, white, 19,935 miles .............. $22,995.........$21,500 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT 4 dr., 2.5L, 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, very nice, silver, 100,747 miles .......... $11,995.........$10,900 2014 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 56,311 miles ......................................................................................................... $22,995.........$21,500 2010 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, all power, exc. cond., blue, 90,043 miles ............................... $11,995...........$9,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles ............... $10,995...........$9,500 2006 CHEVY AVEO LT, 4 dr., 1.6L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, exc. cond., gray, 128,592 miles................ $4,995...........$3,900 1990 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, 5.7L V8, leather, loaded, super nice, green, 73,053 miles ....................................................................................................................... $16,995.........$15,500 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z, 2 dr., 5.7L Tuned Port V8, loaded, show car, red, 53,946 miles ........................................................................................................................... $16,995.........$15,900 1989 CHEVY CAMARO RS COUPE, 5.0L V8, loaded, good cond., black, 178,674 miles ...................... $5,995 ...........$4,900

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2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ............... $10,995...........$8,900 2011 DODGE CHARGER R/T, 4 dr., 5.7L, Hemi V8, leather, loaded, sharp, maroon, 63,483 miles .................................................................................................................... $20,995.........$19,500 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995...........$9,500 2007 PONTIAC G6, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., beige, 122,623 miles ................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, all power, very nice, blue, 236,603 miles ............................. $4,995...........$3,900 2003 CADILLAC SEVILLE SLS, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, diamond white, 94,124 miles ........................................................................................................... $6,995...........$5,900 2003 SAAB 9-5 AERO, 4 dr., 2.3L 4 cyl., sunroof, leather, loaded, exc. cond., black, 161,628 miles ........................................................................................................................ $4,995 ...........$3,900 2000 BUICK LESABRE LIMITED, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, good cond., blue, 159,340 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900

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Ava Loudy, Maxwell Jordan, Brianna Flory, and Harrison Plessinger of the Greenville Middle School Robotics team are shown with coaches Alissa Elliott and Steve Plessinger.

GMS robotics team competes in qualiďŹ er GREENVILLE – Members of Greenville Middle School Robotics team recently competed at West Carrolton Middle School in the 2017-18 FIRST LEGO League Regional QualiďŹ er.

Team GRIP (Greenville Robotics Innovative Programmers) was scored on their performance in The Robot Games, presentation of a project creating an innovative solution to the human water cycle, and representation of FIRST LEGO League core values. The rookie team placed eighth in the Robot Games out of 16 teams.

For the Robot Games, team members that included Maxwell Jordan and Harrison Plessinger, eighth grade, Brianna Flory, seventh grade, and Ava Loudy, sixth grade, worked on the FIRST LEGO League project Hydro Dynamics. They built a robot and programmed it to complete as many designated missions as possible by the end of a two-minute 30-second match, scoring points for each mission accomplished. Greenville Middle School sixth grade Science teacher Alissa Elliott and Steve Plessinger coached the team.

Through the Hydro Dynamics Challenge students made a splash learning about water – how to ďŹ nd, transport use, or dispose of it. Throughout the project

they discovered what might become possible when we understand what happens to our water. Identifying urban runoff as a current problem within the human water-cycle the team created the innovative solution of a rain barrel with an automated garden and formally presented the solution to a panel of judges.

Greenville Middle School Robotics Team was formed this spring by Alissa Elliott, students submitted applications to join the team.

The team participated in a FIRST LEGO League week long day camp in July, as an introduction to the program and Robot Games. In September the project Hydro Dynamics was released and the team began preparing for the Regional Competition. The top 5 teams from the Regional QualiďŹ er move on to the district competition.

In FIRST LEGO League students are immersed in real-world science and technology challenges. Teams design their own solutions to a current scientiďŹ c question or problem and build autonomous LEGO robots that perform a series of missions. Through their participation, students develop valuable life skills and discover exciting career possibilities while learning that they can make a positive contribution to society.

Arcanum recognizes school board members COLUMBUS — The Ohio School Boards Association is celebrating School Board Recognition Month in January 2018 to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society.

School Board Recognition Month honors the members of Ohio’s more than 700 city, exempted village, local and joint vocational boards of education and educational service centers governing

boards for their commitment to providing quality public education to Ohio’s school children. The Arcanum-Butler Local School District is joining with other districts throughout the state to recognize the important contributions school board members make to their communities. “Arcanum-Butler students, staff and citizens beneďŹ t every day from the dedicated energies of our local Board of Education and join the more

than 3,400 men and women across the state who serve,â€? said Superintendent John Stephens. “They represent a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making in education. Even though we are making a special effort during January to show appreciation to our school board members, we recognize their contributions reect a year-round commitment on their part.â€?

Stephens added, “On behalf of the Arcanum-

Butler Local School District I would like to extend my appreciation for the leadership and support of our Board of Education members.�

The board members serving Arcanum-Butler Local Schools and their years of service are: Board President, Ed Everman, has served on the Arcanum-Butler Local Board since 1998, Mark Trask began serving in February of 2011, Bev Delk in January of 2012 and Kelly Norris in April of 2013.

Dulcimer Society comes to Hayner TROY – The Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton will present their 2018 annual concert at the Hayner on Jan. 12 and their and dulcimer workshop at the West Charleston Church of the Brethren on Jan. 13.

The featured guest artist this year is Matthew Dickerson, an accomplished hammered dulcimer player who won both the Mideast Regional and the National Hammer Dulcimer competition in 2012. His tastes cross multiple genres ranging from traditional to classical to his own original compositions . The concert will be held at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center on Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and it is suggested that you come early as reservations for this popular event will not be taken.

On Jan. 13, Dickerson will lead several workshops at the West Charleston Church of the Brethren in Tipp City. Fees for this unique event are $15 to $20 per workshop with three dif-

ferent skill levels from beginner to advanced.

For a registration yer about this dulcimer event visit www.TroyHayner. org/music or send info request to daytondulcimers@gmail.com.

The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is proudly supported by the citizens of the Troy City School District through a local tax levy and generous gifts to the Friends of Hayner. For more infor-

mation regarding these free events and to receive a complete listing of events taking place at the Hayner Center, call 339-0457 or visit www.

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