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WEEKEND EDITION - MARCH 18, 2018

THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR!

Langenkamp’s quick response saves life LINDA MOODY

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OSGOOD – Greg Langenkamp of Osgood and a machine operator at Globus Printing & Packaging

Mike Stegall

in Minster, saved the life of a truck driver on company property at approximately 2 p.m. on March 8. “A truck driver came to Globus Thursday to pick up an order and he

John Kennedy

Kennedy, Stegall will face off in Early Bird & Bluebag Media Forum GREENVILLE – How much do you know about the Darke County Commission candidates? Where do they stand on the issues that face local residents?

What is their view of the county and where it is headed? The Early Bird Newspaper and Bluebag Media wants voters to be better prepared to answer those questions and many more in the May 8 Primary Election.

On April 4, 6-7 p.m., at Chestnut Village Center on the Brethren Retirement Community campus, the county’s ďŹ rst choice for news, features and sports will sponsor The Early Bird/Bluebag Media Facebook Live Commission Candidate Forum & Debate that will put candidates John Kennedy and Mike Stegall face-to-face.

This event is being held prior to the start of Absentee Balloting to ensure all residents have an oppor-

tunity to hear from both candidates before making a decision.

There are no candidates from other parties running against the Republican challengers, which makes this Primary Election critical.

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stop placards, 5 yield signs, plus a variety of other signs including school bus stop ahead and church entrance signs, for example.

The signs are ordered from a company in Osborn, Ohio.

Work will begin in early spring, Surber said.

Also Monday * Commissioners set a date to open bids at 1:30 p.m. April 11 for resurfacing and striping of some county and township roads. * Commission approved the appointment of Jason Wagner of Versailles to the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health.

This is Wagner’s second appointment to the board and is effective Feb. 28. 2018 through Feb. 27, 2022.

County to see new road signs STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Drivers will soon see new road signs popping up around the county.

Darke County Commissioners on Monday approved a fund transfer of $8,500 from the county’s consultant services fund to the county engineer’s fund for the purchase of the signs.

The $8,500 is a fund advance that will be coming back to the county from a grant, said county engineer Jim Surber. The total cost of signage is $9407.68, which reects the purchase of 404 signs, including 65 stop signs, 95 four-way-

was outside the back of the building unhooking his trailer,â€? said Langenkamp, a North Star ďŹ reďŹ ghter. “While doing this, he had a heart attack.

When I got to him he was unresponsive, not breathing and had no pulse. I did CPR and worked him by myself for a few minutes before Missy Simmons came out to help and the AED was brought out. We shocked him four times all the while continuing CPR. He was revived and began speaking eight minutes into the squad ride to the hospital. He is alive and doing very well now. The ER doctors said he was clinically dead for more than 10 minutes. Our efforts brought him back.â€? “I volunteered,â€? he said. “But, as a ďŹ rst responder, it is my duty to jump in and help.â€?

Langenkamp, who didn’t personally know the truck driver, said he did not know that the truck driver had been revived until shortly before 4 p.m. “When he was loaded in the ambulance, his condition had not improved much if at all from my observation,â€? the area ďŹ reďŹ ghter said. “I honestly

didn’t know how to feel before I found out that he was revived. After I was informed that he was conscious and talking I felt relieved and thankful to God for saving him.�

Asked if he has been honored for his heroic deed, Langenkamp responded, “No. And I don’t want to be honored. I am just happy to be able to help. I’ve received more attention than I ever wanted since the incident.

I prefer to be humble and let this all fade.�

He went on to say, “I’m extremely proud of Globus for the way they have reacted to this. The management here has used this incident to promote the idea to other small local businesses to prepare for things like this by having life-saving tools on hand such as AED and medical supplies. They also are advocating for the voluntary training of employees in the use of AED and CPR.�

According to him, Globus is a growing company that produces anything from grade school learning and activity material to college textbooks. They also print, die cut and make commercial cartons

Greg Langenkamp, far right, is shown with the others who played a big part in saving a man’s life at their job site, Globus Printing & Packaging in Minster, earlier this month. Shown with Langenkamp are Mark Cordonnier, Anita Wuebker, Kimmy Archey and Missy Simmons. (Courtesy photo)

for products.

He joined the North Star Fire Department in January 1999 and still serves there as a captain.

He is also an EMR (emergency medical responder) and recently became certiďŹ ed as a ďŹ re instructor.

The 1998 graduate of Versailles High School is the son of Bill and Sharon Langenkamp, who live just outside North Star. “My father served 30 years with North Star Fire Department,� he said. “My beautiful wife

Kate is a Marion Local 1999 grad and she also attended and graduated from The University of Dayton and Wright State University. We have ďŹ ve incredible children: Jordan, 8, Brooklyn, 6, Colton, 4, Ian, 3, and Gavin, 6 months.â€?

In the summer, the ďŹ reďŹ ghter helps coach his children’s baseball teams and plays softball. He is also a member of the North Star Sons of the American Legion Post 174.

Board takes step to withdraw from GWOC SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Greenville Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to withdraw from the Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC), effective at the conclusion of the 2019-2020 school year, or sooner if by mutual agreement.

This action comes about a month after GWOC athletic directors and school administrators met for a scheduled winter session in Huber Heights.

Ten of GWOC’s 20 schools have agreed to form a new conference, ef-

fective for the 2020-2021 school year. In addition to Greenville, the districts include Vandalia-Butler, Fairborn, Piqua, Sidney, Stebbins, Tippecanoe, Troy, West Carrollton, and Xenia.

According to board president Brad Gettinger, around seven of the 10 schools have ofďŹ cially taken steps to approve leaving to form the new conference.

Board member Fred Matix voiced his concern about not hearing of the move to leave the GWOC until several media outlets reported the story. “I wish we as a board would have had knowledge this was

coming,� Matix said, adding he’d heard a discussion to leave the GWOC began last fall among athletic directors and administrators.

In other business Thursday:  The board accepted a check just shy of $350,000 from Dave Ernst, representing Friends of Harmon Field. “We’re trying to raise funds and every quarter bring you a check,â€? he told the board. Ernst also announced Thursday the group had been working on conceptual plans for a new ďŹ eld house, which may include a sports medicine area, training rooms, rest rooms and ticket of-

ďŹ ces.

Dedication for the track, now known as the Jennings Center Track and Field Complex, will be held at 4:45 p.m. March 29, just prior to the ďŹ rst track meet, Ernst said.  The board approved a January 2018 trip to Disney World for the high school’s music students.

Last month, board members heard a presentation by music teachers, who answered questions about the educational opportunity, including concerns for safety and costs for students. The students will begin fundraising activities soon in order to help with their costs.

Gas Monkey Garage to air Greenville episode SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – The Discovery Channel has set the date – March 19 - to air a segment featuring a 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT Fastback, recovered last summer in Greenville.

In June 2017, Richard Rawlings, star of Discovery’s Gas Monkey Garage and Fast n’ Loud, came to Greenville with a television crew to interview Gene and Wanda Weyant about their recent ‘barnďŹ nd’ at the home of Gene’s aunt and uncle, the late Harold and Betty Brewer, who once owned a car lot

in Greenville.

The Weyants found three cars in the Brewer’s garage – the Shelby, a 1929 Model A and a 1940 Ford Deluxe 2-door convertible.

After working with auctioneer Kirby Lyons, who made the contact with Rawlings, the Weyants agreed to allow the Discovery Channel to ďŹ lm the cars and to conduct an interview last June, when they were told the episode would most likely be aired in November.

In December, the Weyants were ďŹ nally contacted

by Pilgrim Studios, which now owns the rights to the episode.

The Greenville segment will be aired on Fast

Richard Rawlings and Gene and Wanda Weyant set up a shot for the television program Gas Monkey Garage. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

n’ Loud on the Discovery Channel at 9 p.m. Monday, March 19. The Greenville story will be the second segment, Wanda Weyant said.

The Weyants also have learned the Shelby and the 1940 Ford convertible both sold during a Mega Sale last fall.

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Patient jailed after becoming disorderly while in ICU Disorderly

On March 6 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to Wayne HealthCare on the report of a patient, Glenn Julian being disorderly and throwing items at staff in the ICU. The ofďŹ cer made contact with a victim and several witnesses. A doctor explained why Julian had been brought into the hospital, then advised that Julian became agitated and began throwing

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items and yelling at the staff. One witness said Julian ipped over a bedside table and pushed it across the oor, then began throwing miscellaneous items. He then sat in the bed and began yelling at the doctor while shaking a phone at him. Julian then got out of the hospital bed and began walking aggressively toward the door of the room. Once at the door Julian closed the curtain to the room, blocking the view of staff in the room. The ofďŹ cer then spoke with Julian.

He admitted to ipping the table, chair and throwing items within the room.

He said he was tired of the tired of the staff “lyingâ€? to him and not telling him what was going on. Julian answered a few questions with limited answers. Of OfďŹ cers had been called to the hospital earlier in the day and warned Julian about disorderly conduct.

Following the second incident, Wayne discharged Julian. He was placed

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Assault

On March 12, while investigating a separate incident, an ofďŹ cer was advised of an assault. The female victim said she woke up to see her boyfriend/suspect Paul Deal Jr., sitting in a recliner in her room. She explained he was there to pick up his tools and materials. The victim told the ofďŹ cer not all the items Deal wanted were his. Deal then became angry when the victim ran down the stairs Deal followed and grabbed her by the neck. According to the report, Deal proceeded to choke the victim for approximately 30 seconds. She said she was able to get away from Deal and attempted to run out the back door.

Deal again grabbed her and turned her around so she was facing him. Deal then struck the victim in the right eye with a closed ďŹ st. The ofďŹ cer saw bruising to the victim’s arms from where Deal had apparently grabbed her. She also had a bruised and swollen right eye. Deal was to be issued a citation for assault once he was located.

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On March 7 an ofďŹ cer observed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 400 block of Wagner Avenue. The operator of the vehicle, Cody Lavy was known to be under a driver’s license suspension and to have been drinking an alcoholic beverage in the last several hours.

Earlier that morning the ofďŹ cer had made contact with Lavy in a parking lot in the 600 block of Wagner Avenue because the vehicle he was operating was believed to have been involved in an accident at East Water Street and Spruce streets. It was at that time the ofďŹ cer was made aware Lavy was under a license suspension

and had been drinking.

A trafďŹ c stop was made on the vehicle in the 400 block of Wagner Avenue, during which Lavy admitted he had been drinking at Danny’s Bar. He said he had ďŹ ve beers earlier in the night. While speaking with Lavy, the ofďŹ cer noticed some signs of impairment including an odor of alcohol on his breath, slurred speech and blood shot/watery eyes. Lavy was asked to exit the vehicle to perform ďŹ eld sobriety tests. He became agitated, performing poorly on the tests and eventually refused to cooperate with the ofďŹ cer. Lavy was arrested for operating under the inuence and was transported to the Greenville police station, where he refused to take a breath test and was placed under an immediate administrative license suspension. Lavy has two prior convictions for operating under the inuence, in 2011 and 2016. He was cited for driving under suspension and operating under the inuence.

Wanted Person

On March 2 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to Speedway, 201 Wagner Ave., on the report of a disorderly subject who was inside the store making threats that he would shoot people. The ofďŹ cer located the subject, Zachary Flippo at the corner of East Main St and Wagner Avenue.

Flippo was detained and told the ofďŹ cer he was just talking to himself and he did not have a weapon.

Flippo’s driver’s license was run through the BMV ďŹ les via LEADS and it was found he had an active bench warrant out of Huber Heights for failing to appear on a dangerous drug charge with a bond of $500. Flippo was placed under arrest and handcuffed. When asked if he had any drugs or needles, Flippo told ofďŹ cers he had a syringe in his sock and said it was for his diabe-

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tes. Flippo appeared and acted like he was on methamphetamines although he said he was high on Xananx. Flippo claimed he never used the syringe but also later said he used it earlier to inject insulin.

Flippo’s father was contacted and he told ofďŹ cers his son was not a diabetic.

The syringe was taken as property. Flippo was transported to the Darke/ Montgomery County line where he was released to a Huber Heights police ofďŹ cer. He was issued a citation for drug abuse instruments. The syringe was placed into property at the Greenville PD and will be sent to the crime lab for analysis.

On March 2 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to Speedway, 1350 Sweitzer St., on the report of an overdose.

OfďŹ cers found Jason Santos and Jonathan Smith.

Smith was unresponsive, but breathing in the passenger seat of the vehicle.

Paramedics arrived on scene, pulled Smith out of the vehicle and laid him on the ground. They gave him several doses of Narcan and he became responsive. Smith refused to be transported to Wayne Hospital for evaluation.

The ofďŹ cer asked dispatch to run both Smith and Santos through LEADS/ NCIC. It was found Santos had an active warrant through Mercer County Sheriff’s ofďŹ ce for failure to appear on an original charge of driving in violation of restrictions.

Santos was placed under arrest and transported to North Star, where he was released to a Mercer County Deputy. Bond was set at $380.

On March 2 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to Tractor Supply, 1415 Wagner Ave. in reference to a ďŹ ght.

Upon arrival the ofďŹ cer found several subjects in front of Tractor Supply who said there were two subjects at the old JC Penney building who were causing problems. The of ofďŹ cer went to the store and found Kiah Helmer and another female subject.

They explained to the of ofďŹ cer the altercation was only verbal. Helmer was placed under arrest when it was discovered she had a warrant through the Greenville Police Department for failure to appear on an original charge of obstructing ofďŹ cial business. Darke County jail did not have room for a female so Helmer was transported to Mercer County jail and incarcerated on a $2,525 bond. All other subjects were sent on their way.

On March 5 an ofďŹ cer was informed that David Bryant, who had an outstanding warrant, was outside behind his house in the 300 block of 12th Street, working on a vehicle. The complainant also reported Bryant was wearing a blue jacket. The ofďŹ cer arrived in the alley

to ďŹ nd a group of males working on a car. While walking up to the vehicle the ofďŹ cer saw one of the men lean down and say something to another male who was wearing a blue jacket. The male got up and turned away from the ofďŹ cer and started to walk away. The ofďŹ cer said “David, come over here and talk to me I know it’s you.â€? Bryant turned around and walked over to the ofďŹ cer. He was arrested on a warrant through Greenville Police Department for failure to appear on an original charge of trash violation, city ordinance, with bond of $275. He was transported to Darke County Jail and released into jail custody.

On March 12, while on routine patrol an ofďŹ cer observed Shiree Ebony Redditt walking eastbound on Martin Street.

The ofďŹ cer had knowledge that Redditt had an outstanding warrant for arrest due to a parole violation. The warrant was conďŹ rmed and Redditt was incarcerated at the Darke County Jail.

On March 12 an ofďŹ cer was dispatched to the Greenville Police Department Lobby in reference to a possible subject with a warrant who was seeking a voucher. The man was identiďŹ ed by his Social Security number through dispatch as Jimmy Keen. Keen had an active warrant through Darke County for possession of amphetamines. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County jail, where he was incarcerated.

EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every ef 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.

Genealogy workshop GREENVILLE – The

Darke County Genealogical Society is holding a mini – workshop on Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., in the Genealogy Library at Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville. This will be a helper workshop, for anyone who would like help with or to begin their family research.

This is a preregistration only workshop. Call the museum at (937) 548 – 5250 or email ofďŹ ce. manager@garstmuseum. org.

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Monahan sentenced to mandatory three years

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Judge Jonathan P. Hein sentenced Ryan Monahan to three years in prison on Thursday, the maximum allowed for his 2nd degree felonius assault charge.

Monahan, 19, of Greenville, was charged with four counts of felonius assault and one count of tampering with evidence in a shooting incident that took place in June 2017, near his home.

Monahan was accused of shooting a .22 caliber rifle that struck a 16-yearold female in the chin and neck while she was a passenger in a truck with three other teens.

In January, Monahan opted for a bench trial and was found guilty by Hein.

On Thursday, Monahan’s attorney David Rohrer again told the court “this was a case of young men and women behaving badly.” Rohrer

also said he believe his client was the subject of bullying via social media, which led to the shooting incident.

Hein agreed bullying may have played a part in the incident and noted Monahan was “unlikely to be a repeat offender.”

Hein also refused Rohrer’s request for an appellate bond. Rohrer said he believed the court should have allowed Monahan to fire him as his court-appointed attorney.

“The court erred,” Rohrer said, in not allowing Monahan “to retain his own counsel.”

Hein told Monahan he will have 30 days to file an appeal, then remanded him into custody.

In other court news on Thursday: *Hein accepted a change of plea to guilty for possession of fentynal, a 5th degree felony from Christopher Clear, 31, of Greenville, Clear will

appear for sentencing April 27. * Troy York, 25, of Greenville, entered a guilty plea for an amended charge of attempted grand theft, a 3rd degree felony. York is accused of stealing a .38 caliber handgun. Hein continued York’s bond and pretrial supervision. A presentencing report also was ordered by Hein. York is scheduled to appear in court April 27. * Megan Rutter, 32, of Union City, Ind., was originally charged with a 2nd degree felony for trafficking. In agreement with the Darke County prosecutor’s office, Rutter plead guilty to a lesser 5th degree felony after a co-defendant was found guilty of actually making the controlled buy from undercover police. Hein sentenced Rutter to a 60-month community control, which will include continuing drug

rehabilitation, 100 hours of community service, random urinalysis, and no alcohol or illegal drug use. * Jase Blocher, 19, of Greenville was sentenced to 18 months in prison for failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer. The incident occurred when Blocher was test-driving a motorcycle, with the intent to purchase it from a friend. He ended up wrecking the cycle. Defense attorney Randall Breaden told Hein his client had “a little bit of a wake up call” and suggested community control sanctions be given. Hein disagreed, citing Blocher’s lying to his probation officer about attending courtordered programs, which was included in the presentence report.

Hein also reviewed Blocher’s juvenile court history, stating this was his first adult felony charge.

Hein said he “was

Jury finds man guilty of receiving stolen property

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – A jury found Najir Rajib of Columbus guilty of receiving stolen property following a one-day trial in Darke County Common Pleas Court on March 13.

Rajib was charged following a traffic stop in Versailles last October, when it was found the rental car he was driving had been reported stolen by Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Rajib, 22, who was represented by Randall Breaden, admitted to renting the vehicle for a week, beginning Sept. 2, 2017, to drive to New York to visit

friends. While there, he said, he became ill with kidney stones and ended up staying longer than anticipated due to his illness.

No medical records were presented during the trial.

Rajib said his only communication with Enterprise while in New York was through Facebook messaging, which he said the Toledo Enterprise of office used to make contact with him. He also said he no longer had access to the Facebook messages.

Enterprise has records of sending Rajib letters to two different addresses, which he said he did not receive.

By the third week after the rental was to be returned, Enterprise reported the vehicle as stolen.

On Oct. 10, Rajib said he drove from New York to Columbus, where he dropped his personal belongings off at his sister’s home. He said he planned on returning to Columbus after dropping the vehicle off in Toledo.

Rajib said he ended up getting lost on his drive from Columbus to Lima, where he said he was going to spend the night with relatives before returning the vehicle.

When he ended up in downtown Versailles around midnight on Oct.

Juvenile robbery suspect faces charges in adult court

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – In a video arraignment on Monday from West Central Juvenile Detention Center in Troy, Ishmeal Luster became the first of four suspects to answer to charges in adult court for allegedly robbing the Greenville Walgreens in January. According to Deborah Quigley, assistant prosecuting attorney, Luster was bound over from Juvenile Court to face the charges in Darke County Common Pleas Court.

Luster is facing Aggravated Robbery charges, but as Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathon Hein explained, the charges also specify that “while at-

tempting, committing or fleeing after a theft offense you had a deadly weapon about your person or your control, displayed it, brandished it or indicated possession.”

The Aggravated Robbery charge carries up to 11 years in prison and a $20,000 fine and the gun specification carries a mandatory three years in prison.

Luster is believed to be one of four male suspects that robbed Walgreens just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6. The suspects were found a couple blocks away on Park Drive.

All four suspects were transported to West Central Juvenile Detention Center.

A not guilty plea was submitted by Luster’s defense attorney.

Quigley asked that bond be continued at $150,000 due to the nature of the offense and because a firearm was used and the defendant is not from Darke County.

Luster’s attorney reminded the judge that bond is not meant to be a punishment, but rather to assure the defendant will return for court proceedings. He asked for a $10,000 bond and agreed to electronic monitoring.

Judge Hein continued the $150,000 bond and asked Luster’s attorney to come back with something that would bridge the gap better than going from $150,000 down to $10,000.

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Ryan Monahan is handcuffed after receiving a three-year prison sentence on Thursday. (Susan Hartley photo)

not going to waste local people’s time” by granting community control and warned Blocher about his “dangerous I don’t care attitude” giving him the 18-month prison sentence “with the expectation you don’t serve the whole time.”

Blocher also was given a three-year driver’s license suspension.

10, Rajib said he flagged down a police officer for help.

Versailles police officer Jeff Hodges testified he did stop to assist Rajib, giving him directions to I-75 in Sidney. Hodges also said he ran the vehicle’s Michigan tags and by the time he returned to his cruiser, dispatch reported Rajib was driving a stolen vehicle.

Hodges said he then followed Rajib and conducted a traffic stop.

Prosecutor Jim Bennett argued Rajib took advantage of the situation by keeping the rental over an extended period of time.

A pre-sentence investigation will be conducted.

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McEowen’s York book donated to library

BY LINDA MOODY CORRESPONDENT lmoody@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Roger McEowen, local historian, recently donated his threeinch binder on York family genealogy/York family history to Greenville Public Library.

It was presented to the library genealogist Carolyn Fisher.

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McEowen donated family and collateral family photos.

“My grandmother Susanna Hathaway’s maiden name was York, before she married ‘Pa’ B. F. Hathaway,” he said.

He went on to say that the York and collateral family members played a significant part in the early development of Darke County.

“Newberry Hork, wife Nancy (Slade) York and their children came to Darke County in 1817 as some of the first settlers,” he reported. “The couple would watch the York family grow in numbers.

They had resided in Darke County the rest of their lives.”

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Others who contributed much time, money and effort to make this information available include Keitha York’s husband Edgar P. York, Doyle Martin and Thelma K. (Lambert) Barga.

McEowen’s pride in being a lineal descendant of the York family made him want to share the information and photographs available to him at this writing.

“Between Keitha and Wally, they put most of it together,” he said. “I took all the photos my mother and grandmother had saved. There were a lot of them. It was written in memory of all the early York family ances-

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Roger McEowen donated the book of York Family history he helped prepare to Greenville Public Library’s genealogy department. Shown with him is Carolyn Fisher, genealogist at the library, accepting the book.

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Past, Steam Threshers and the Traffic Circle Foundation Dedication.

McEowen, born northwest of Rossburg in 1934, began his genealogy studies in 1996 when he retired from Corning. He has written his own biography, a two-book set, as well as continuing to engage in tracing his family history,

photography, grafting fruit trees, gardening and raising flowers in addition to battling cancer.

His hard work is appreciated.

“I appreciate Roger thinking of the library for the work he has done so thoroughly so others can enjoy it,” Fisher said.

Council considers plan to revitalize downtown districts

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tors who came to America; especially those who were instrumental in clearing, settling and developing Wayne, Richland and York townships in Darke County. Also, to the many ancestors who recorded so much of the family history and kept photographs that are available for their descendants to cherish and enjoy today.”

While at the library, McEowen also presented the 15th in a series of binders covering a wide range of Darke County subjects.

This recent donation focuses on Suter’s Meats Closing.

The other binders are Volume I, part of a fourvolume set, containing pictures of many landmarks, such as various factories, businesses, parks, Garst Museum, the Nature Center and Eldora Speedway. Others binders feature the titles of The Darke County Fair, Classic Cars on Broadway, The Lewis & Clark Expedition, Bears Mill, Bicentennial Bells, Midwest Draft Horse and Mule Association, Greenville Farm Power of the

GREENVILLE – “This sounds almost too good to be true,” said by former councilman Todd Oliver at a council meeting in June.

The comment was echoed on Tuesday by Council President John Burkett when Larry Green of the Montrose Group presented an update on the plan to initiate nine Downtown Revitalization Districts (DRD) in the city.

DRDs were approved by the state legislature in 2016 to help communities

improve historic properties in downtown districts.

The DRDs must be anchored by a historic building or historic district and encompass 10-acres per district. The advantages to having these districts, according to Green, are many, including TIF (Tax Increment Finance) funds to use for investing into businesses or infrastructure needs.

When businesses or other property owners improve their properties in the districts, the city would receive 70 percent of the increase in property taxes in the form of a TIF. The current baseline was set by the Darke County Auditor’s most recent property valuation. The remaining 30 percent of the increase would continue to go to the appropriate taxing authorities. These districts can be set up for anywhere between one and 30 years.

If a district is set up for more than 10 years, council must get approval from Greenville City Schools (GCS). Council suggested they would like to seek approval from GCS to extend the district for the entire 30 years to maximize the funds. The city also has an option to renew the DRD, but the baseline would be adjusted.

There are four specific uses for DRD Funds: * Grants to owners of historically designated buildings for the rehabilitation of those buildings; * Loans to building owners for rehabilitation of those buildings;

* Investment in public infrastructure; * Contributions to organizations within the DRD charged with economic development of the DRD A consensus of council pointed to having the Greenville Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) being the recommending agency for where and how funds should be used. Council also agreed that TIF funds should stay in the district from where they are received. Seven members from the administration and council are on the 17-member CIC board.

The CIC would be responsible for reviewing applications from local businesses and making a recommendation to Greenville City Council.

The nine proposed DRDs include: * East Main Street DRD with parcels that border Walnut and North Broadway. Current market value (CMV) $6,807,710 – generates $93,130 in real estate taxes; *West Main Street DRD with parcels front the south side of Main Street along South Broadway and includes parcels on Third Street to Elm Street. CMV $7,536,790 – generates $77,705.56 in real estate taxes; * South Broadway DRD from East Third to Fifth Street. CMV $12,191,080 – generates $131,632 in real estate taxes; * West Fifth Street DRD with parcels along West Fourth, West Fifth and Washington Street and

additional parcels fronting Martin Street. CMV $7,602,310 – generates $47,276 in real estate taxes; * Walnut Street DRD includes Walnut and Ash Streets between Third and Sixth Streets. CMV $4,357,530 – generates $52,084.86 in real estate taxes; * Martin Street DRD bordered by Montgomery Street and Hiddeson Avenue as well as 12th Street.

This DRD includes the former Marsh Building. CMV $2,737,920 – generates $40,443.90 in real estate taxes; * Dill Oil DRD includes parcels along North Broadway and North Main. Parcels front Wayne and Spring Street. CMV $1,995,510 – generates $19,715.20 in real estate taxes; * Front Street DRD includes all parcels bordered

by Front Street and Walker Street, as well as two parcels along Fourth Street.

CMV $1,196,490 – generates $20,121.24 in real estate taxes; * North DRD includes parcels on west side of North Broadway and includes buildings on both sides of the Traffic Circle at South Broadway. CMV $4,854,860 – generates $33,766.80 in real estate taxes.

Legislation will be presented to council for its approval once the final draft is completed. The city would begin collecting TIF funds in 2020.

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OFRW endorses unopposed Republicans COLUMBUS – The Board of Directors of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women (OFRW) has voted to endorse those unopposed Republicans who will be appearing on Ohio’s May 8 Republican primary ballot.

Those Ohio executive branch positions endorsed were Keith Faber for Auditor, Frank LaRose for Secretary of State and Dave Yost for Attorney General.

Judicial branch endorsements for the Supreme Court of Ohio were for Justice Mary DeGenaro and Judge Craig Baldwin.

Keith Faber is running for Ohio’s Auditor of State. Faber is a native of Celina and has been serving the residents of Ohio in the Ohio House of Representatives(R-84) and as Ohio Senate President.

He earned his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University. Representative Faber leads with the goal of making Ohio the best place to live, work and raise a family – focusing on creating jobs, promoting economic growth and stability, streamlining government, cutting taxes, and investing in health and education.

LaRose is running for Ohio’s Secretary of State.

He served in the U. S. Army’s 101st Airborne and the U.S. Special Forces as a Green Beret. During his decade in uniform around the globe, he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class and received numerous commendations and honors, including the Bronze Star.

LaRose is from Hudson, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University.

Most recently LaRose has been serving in the Ohio Senate (R-27), helping cut regulations on small businesses.

Yost is running for Ohio’s Attorney General.

He has spent his life looking for truth and ďŹ ghting for justice. Yost served as the prosecutor for Delaware County, where he won convictions against the county’s largest drug ring, and successfully prosecuted Delaware’s ďŹ rst ever capital murder case. His work as Auditor of State has led to criminal convictions for 140 corrupt public ofďŹ cials, uncovering close to $30 million in Medicaid fraud and found more than $220 million in efďŹ ciency savings for government.

Justice DeGenaro was recently appointed as the 159th member of the Ohio Supreme Court and is seeking re-election. She previously served 17 years on Ohio’s Seventh District Court of Appeals. She has also served as adjunct professor of Political Science at Youngstown State University and as a member of the Poland Village Council.

DeGenaro earned her law degree from ClevelandMarshall College of Law and was admitted to practice in the federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals.

Judge Baldwin is running for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court. He currently sits on Ohio’s Fifth District Court of Appeals.

Baldwin received his law degree from Capital University and served in private practice before beginning his service on the Bench with the Domestic Relations Division of the Licking County Court of Common Pleas. Judge Baldwin has served by assignment on the Ohio Supreme Court. He has served with the Ohio Supreme Court’s Task Force on the Funding of Ohio Courts. “As the elected spokesperson of the most inuential group of Republican women in Ohio, I reafďŹ rm the OFRW’s uniďŹ ed support of the unopposed Republicans appearing on the May 8 primary ballot.

We stand solidly behind these Republicans and will continue to work day and night to defend our constitution, uphold our conservative principles and elect our GOP candidates,� said OFRW President Janet Kushlan.

The OFRW, founded in 1929, is a statewide organization of hundreds of members in constituent clubs. It is the largest, most powerful political organization in Ohio providing the avenue for women to inuence policy, develop candidates, and elect the leaders of Ohio. The OFRW is a multi-generational, multi-cultural organization providing the structure and support for political activists to learn, engage, and ourish. It is federated under the National Federation of Republican Women. For more information regarding the OFRW, visit www. theofrw.org.

ITHACA – The Twin Township Trustees are encouraging everyone that now is the time to remove old decorations and items from the gravesite at Ithaca Cemetery. Due to the upcoming “mowing season,� you are strongly encouraged to pay particular attention to the rules listed below.

Your assistance in aiding the trustees with the upkeep of the grounds and markers is greatly encouraged and appreciated.

As a reminder, Twin Township Cemetery rules, include: * No trespassing after dark; Cemetery open dawn to dusk.

* No planting of any kind on lots except grass seed. * All owers and wreaths permitted on graves only one week before and two weeks after Memorial Day. *Any faded or unkempt decorations will be removed. * All owers and saddles that can be blown away by the wind should have the name of the grave on it. All grave decorations lying on the ground and unmarked will be placed by the barn (temporarily) and then discarded at a later date at the convenience of the cemetery staff. * Regulations are posted at the cemetery.

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Five 4-H advisors recognized posthumously Linda’s Mood Swings

by Linda Moody bluebagmedia.com

It seems like I see at least one familiar name in the list of obituaries nearly every day. What’s going on?

I know as time goes on and people age, more and more are passing away and it is starting to have an effect on me because I know them and miss them.

I had the opportunity to once again attend the Darke County 4-H Recognition and Kick-Off. I felt a little antsy this year because I knew I wouldn’t be seeing and sitting with good friend Sharon Rismiller Fourman like I usually do.

But, I went and one of the main features of the program was the moment of silence for ďŹ ve - yes ďŹ ve - advisers, past and present, who have passed in recent months.

Honored were: Barb Potter, who died Nov. 27 in 2017; and, this year, Mike Cole, who passed on Jan. 30; Sharon, who died Feb. 12; Sandy Finkbine, who died Feb. 22; and Tom Crandall, who died Feb. 25; the last three within 13 days of one another.

What a loss to Darke County 4-Hers and the program itself! They lost these great volunteer leaders in three months’ time.

It was a wonderful gesture on the part of the Darke County 4-H Committee who recognized them, and I say kudos to the committee.

4-H teaches leadership, among other things, and that’s just what these ďŹ ve people provided to hundreds and hundreds, maybe even thousands, of Darke County youth over the years.

May they all rest in peace.

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Greenville Coach Rachael Kerns named Southwest District D-II Coach of the Year GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Rachael Kerns, Greenville Lady Wave varsity basketball coach has been named the Southwest District D-II Coach of the Year.

“I think the recognition of this award, although it says coach of the year, is a true reflection in all of our program,” said Coach Kerns. “The players have helped make this recognition possible along with the help of all our coaches in the program.”

“Coach Kerns has done an outstanding job rebuilding the Lady Wave Basketball Team,” said Greenville City Schools Superintendent Doug Fries. “Rachael has shown much patience and endurance throughout the process as a coach.

These are both needed qualities to be an excellent coach and educator. We salute both Coach Kerns and her student athletes for this outstanding and deserving award and for a great season this past year.”

“It is certainly a great

honor for Coach Kerns and very well deserved,” noted Greenville Athletic Director Dusty Yingst. “She is a top notch coach that is very well respected among her players and fellow coaches.

Coach Kerns is very passionate about the game of basketball and does a fantastic job of developing her program.”

The Lady Wave team was 0-23 the year prior to Kerns arrival and just completed the 2017-18 season with a 14-10 winning record including an OHSAA tournament win.

“Having the opportunity to come back and coach at the school I got to play for is an incredible opportunity,” Kerns stated. “I have so much pride in The Green and White and it is easy to be so dedicated to a program that I invested so much of myself to when I was in high school. I was fortunate enough to play for a coach Dave Peltz who also graduated from Greenville and committed himself to our program.”

“Rachel was a four year GWOC (Greater Western Ohio Conference) conference champion, all four

years,” said former Lady Wave Coach Peltz. “Rachael was a coach on the court playing for the Lady Wave.

Really proud of her persistence and resiliency to work to rebuild the Lady Wave basketball program.”

Kerns and her GHS teammates never lost a GWOC North game in four years, going undefeated while winning the conference four consecutive years.

Kerns was twice named GWOC North player of the year playing for the Lady Wave.

Kerns narrowed her choice to continue playing basketball at the next level to three colleges; Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU), Walsh University and Shawnee Stare University.

“I chose to go to MVNU and had the opportunity to play for Coach Steve Gregory and have a successful career,” said Kerns.

While playing at MVNU the team was NCCAA National Champions and Kerns was awarded the NCCAA National Player of the Year award.

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Greenville’s Kretschmar signs to play golf for Bluffton University

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville senior, Kourtney Kretschmar signed Wednesday to play golf for the Bluffton Lady Beavers.

Kretschmar, the daughter of Kayann and Keith Kretschmar is pleased to join the Lady Beavers golf program.

“I’m very excited,” Kretschmar said of her Bluffton signing. “The coach at Bluffton actually searched for me when I was on my college visit. He was very friendly, made the whole atmosphere seem even more welcoming than I already found it to be.”

“I am just very excited to become a Beaver this fall,” Kretschmar added.

“It has been a privilege to be a Wave and being a Beaver is just going to make it that much more exciting for me.”

The Greenville senior

(L-R) Kayann Kretschmar (mother), Kourtney and Keith Kretschmar (father). (Gaylen Blosser photo)

plans to study Nursing with a minor is Psychology at Bluffton University.

“Bluffton is a smaller university and it’s very safe,” Kretschmar said of her choice of colleges. “Everyone I met was super friendly and it was just a welcoming atmosphere.”

Bluffton women’s golf coach Adam Craig looks to

a large group of incoming freshman to help the program progress.

“We have a team of freshmen this year and he (Coach Craig) is really excited to get to work with all of us,” stated Kretschmar.

“Just have the most fun I can,” Kretschmar said of her college goals, “and have as many experiences as I can.”

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since returning to her alma mater to lead the Lady Wave basketball program.

“Four years ago when we took over the Lady Wave Basketball Program we knew we had our work cut out for us,” said Kerns. “The program as a whole was down and along with that was the low expectation of what it took to be successful. Fortunately I was able to surround myself with coaches I can trust and staff the Jr. High program with coaches who are also willing to invest so much of themselves to the program.”

“Ryan Fiely come on board as my assistant coach and we bring to different styles of coaching to the program and that has proven to be beneficial,” continued Kerns. “Laura Swigart is my JV coach and she does a phenomenal job getting

the JV girls ready for what it takes to play for me at the varsity level.”

“Steve Liette is our freshman coach and he brings yet another coaching style and together we have made tremendous strides. Dave Westfall and Jeff Martin have been my junior high coaches and both do a great job of constantly communicating with me so I know what is going on with the younger teams. They both do a great job of getting the girls ready for us at the high school level. I also give them credit for emphasizing the importance of “competing” day in and day out.

Coach Martin has also taken a great interest in our youth program and has made a huge impact on what is happening at the lower levels.

Without a doubt there is no way we would be as success-

ful without the help of all my coaches.”

“We have also been fortunate enough to coach great girls,” Kerns added. “Even in the early seasons when we were not successful, I can never take away how hard the girls were willing to work. Constantly working on the fundamentals and trying to instill confidence in the girls were our priorities. Luckily, we now have girls who have invested in what we are doing and they get to reap the benefits of success. Luckily for us, the foundation has been laid for what is expected for what it takes to be a part of the Lady Wave Basketball Program.”

Kerns met her husband Matt at MVNU and the couple have two children, a son, Harper who is in Kindergarten and daughter, Peyton who is four years old.

Versailles Lady Tigers earn state championship berth

BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

COLUMBUS – The Versailles Lady Tigers earned a spot in the OHSAA D-III State Championship title game by defeating the Elyria Catholic Lady Panthers 63-47 Thursday night at Ohio State’s Schottenstein Center.

“It was a different game than what we are used to playing,” said Versailles coach Jacki Stonebraker.

“We’re not used to playing against such ‘bigs’ inside and took us out of our game a little bit – but they adjusted and we got the “W” and that’s what matters right now.”

Sporting a tall lineup including a 6’2” and two 6’1” Lady Panthers, Elyria jumped out to an 8-4 first quarter lead before Versailles battled back to trail 9-8 after one period of play as the Lady Tigers could not get a free throw to fall.

The Lady Tigers with a tall lineup of their own; 6’2”, 6’2” and 5’11” would take advantage of their ath-

Versailles 6’2” Danielle Winner battles Elyria Catholic 6’1” Abby Winnen for rebound in state semi-final game. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

leticism to outrebound the Lady Panthers 39-24 on the night and take quarters two, three and four to earn the win.

“That’s what won us the game – rebounding in general,” Stonebraker noted. “I felt like we beat them on the boards – beat them by 15.

That number is the reason why we won the game, and we only had six turnovers the entire game.”

Versailles took period No. 2 by a 17-11 score to lead 24-19 with the teams heading to the break.

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The Lady Tigers extended its lead to 40-30 after three periods of play and outscore the Elyria girls 23-17 in the final quarter to win the semi-final game by a 16 point margin.

Versailles’ three ‘bigs’ – 6’2” sophomore Lindsey Winner, 5’11” junior Elizabeth Ording and 6’2” senior Danielle Winner combined for 37 points and 22 rebounds including a doubledouble from Daniel Winner with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Four year Lady Tigers starter Kami McEldowney led the team is scoring with 17 points.

“Down the stretch we got it done, we made some shots,” says Stonebreaker.

“We made our free throws at the end and we stuck together at the end.”

“They’re big too, aggressive, crafty – we knew we were in for a tough ride,” said Elyria Catholic coach Eric Rothgery. “Versailles is obviously a good and well-seasoned team. They have been here a number of times.”

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FM Lady Jets Abbey Moore Southwest District D-IV Coach of the Year GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

PITSBURG – Franklin Monroe’s Abbey Moore was named Southwest District D-IV basketball coach of the year by the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association after leading the Lady Jets to a 19-3 regular season record, a record for the school’s most wins in a season.

“I have been very fortunate to have the group of girls that I have,” said Moore. “They got it done on the floor this year and that’s where this award comes from – their hard work and their effort.

I couldn’t have done it without the support from my staff and the administration here at the school.

They’re very supportive.

I am very blessed to be a part of this community and wouldn’t want to do it anywhere else.”

“Coach Moore, we couldn’t be more proud of all that she’s accomplished,” said Franklin Monroe High School Principal PJ Burgett. “She’s just a humble coach. If you ask her, everything that they’ve accomplished all goes back to the kids, it’s always all about the kids.”

“I don’t think you will ever get her to take credit

for all the work that she does behind the scenes putting them into position to be successful,” added Burgett. “Just all around great person, great coach.

The district couldn’t be more proud of her and to have her heading up our girls program.”

Coach Moore, the mother of three small children gives credit to husband, Chase, as she manages to balance coaching and the duties of a mother and wife.

“The amount of time that I put into this program makes it difficult to be a mom and wife to my husband,” Moore stated.

“There is no way I could do it without Chase, whether it’s coming home and the kids already having supper and their baths – without that there’s no way I could put the amount of time I do into this program, but these girls make it easy to put that extra time in.

They make it worth it and that I think contributes to a lot of our success.”

“I am very proud of Abbey and all of her girls,” said FM Athletic Director Tyler Rhodes. “I think being voted as Coach of the Year is a testament to the many hours in season and off season that Abbey puts into our girls and the program. I think Abbey would tell you this award

Franklin Monroe Lady Jets basketball coach Abbey Moore. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

is a testament of our girls as well.”

“They have bought into our program and bought into what Abbey is teaching them,” added Rhodes.

“Our girls work hard to get better and don’t settle for mediocrity. Abbey and her family has gone through a lot behind the scenes that past several months, and to see Abbey continue to focus, dedicate the hours needed, and keep the program first has been simply amazing. I am extremely happy for her and excited for the future of FM Lady Jets Basketball.”

An added struggle for Coach Moore this season was her father Bill Davenport battling stage four bladder cancer.

“It’s been rough, it’s

been a tough year,” shared Moore. “I think back to that game that these girls came out and showed their support for my dad and they wore his shirts, his “fighter” shirts. At that point it kind of put me over the top and from there on, that was our slogan all year – to be fighters on and off the floor.”

“This season has meant a lot more and there is no way I could have gotten through some of the things that I’ve battled in my own life if I didn’t have these girls in my life,” added Moore. “We have supported each other through good and bad and it’s not just me either. These girls, nobody has any idea what these kids go through and they’ve battled their own

battles off the floor too.”

“I’ve been there as much for them as they’ve been there for me and that’s just going to kind of be our slogan going forward in this program – to be fighters and when you’re in a situation, in a battle whether it’s on the floor or its off the floor, in life you never give up and you battle through it and you always come out on top.”

Coach Moore was on the first Lady Jets basketball team to earn a District Championship and play in a regional semi-final game before going on to play basketball at Capital University under legendary Coach Dixie Jeffers who had her 700th win this year.

“Our community is amazing,” said Moore. “I have my kids in this community because I want them to grow up and be a part of it as well.”

“I feel very fortunate to be in this position,” Moore said. “We have big goals set moving forward. I know I’m going to do whatever I can to reach those goals and I know I have a group of girls that are willing to do the same.”

“Brandy does an excellent job,” Coach Moore said of her JV coach Brandy Fourman. “She did phenomenal this year

and just having her as that support person has been a huge help. I think of her more as a sister than an assistant.”

The Moore’s three children include: six year old kindergartener and Lady Jets team ball-girl, Lilly, four year old Navie who attends pre-school and Toby, who will be celebrating his first birthday this Thursday.

“Things are looking great,” Coach Moore concluded with a comment about her father. “He had his last treatment last week – his final treatment and his test results are coming back good. He is doing great.”

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GREENVILLE – Just completing his first year of Division I college basketball, Isaiah Gable was back in Greenville for a short spring break before heading back to Southeast Missouri State University, located in Cape Girardeau, Mo. “It was a good experiences getting to play against bigger and better competition,” noted Gable.

“It was a lot different than high school. Everyone was a lot bigger, more athletic.

It was definitely a good experience.”

The 6’7” Gable, a highly recruited 2017 GHS graduate and lone Ohio player on the Redhawks 2017-18 13-man roster, gives credit to his Greenville coaches for preparing him for the college level.

“I had two really good coaches, Coach (Michael) Bashore and Coach (Kyle) Joseph,” Gable stated.

“Fundamentally and skillwise, they set me up to where I will be successful at the D-I level, not just because I’m tall being in the post, but because I’m versatile. That really helped me.”

The University’s team website bills Gable as an ‘Excellent shooter that will be able to get his shot off over people because of his height…Good ball handler that will be able to make plays for himself and others…Has good vision and can fill a number of different roles.’

“In high school I could get away with some things, but in college everybody is just like me or better so

you really have to pay attention to details and stay fundamentally sound,” Gable said of the difference of high school play compared to Division I competition.

“Everybody is pushing up the floor and you can’t stop and think, you just have to go with the flow – you have to react.”

Known for his 3-point shooting while playing in the tough Greater Western Ohio Conference (GWOC) for GHS, the Redhawks took advantage of Gables shooting abilities as his ‘prep’ skills are noted on the Universities website: Averaged 21.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists as Greenville High School’s top scorer as a senior… Garnered FirstTeam Great Western Ohio Conference honors and was a Third-Team Southwest Ohio All-District selection… Earned Division I Academic All-Ohio accolades…

Four-year letterman who finished his prep career with 136 three-pointers, most in Greenville High School history… Accumulated a total of 1,184 points which were good for third-most on the school’s all-time scoring list.

“I set a lot of screens and would pop, so that would give me a lot of open threes,” Gable said of his freshman season at SEMO. I played the four – I played on the perimeter a lot” “I’m not the tallest (like high school),” added Gable. “There are a few kids taller than me so that allows me to play along the perimeter, but when we go a small lineup I can go down low and drop off some stuff. It helps me being versatile out of high school.”

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“It’s a lot different than high school,” noted Gable.

“The day starts a lot earlier because we had mandatory breakfast at 6:15 a.m.

We start practice every day at 6:45 a.m. You have class from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you have eight hours of study hall you have to do every week and you have meetings, lifting – so it’s really from 6 a.m. to five or six o’clock at night, sometimes 7 p.m. It’s all dedicated to basketball – basketball and school.”

“I like road trips, but they’re tough because you’re staying in different places, hotels all the time, but it is definitely fun,” said Gable. “We went to Kansas State, we went to Cancun, Mexico, we went to North Carolina – it was great traveling.”

Gable did admit he misses home and the Greenville fans, but said, “It was definitely nice to

get away a little bit, but I missed home.”

“It was definitely different in high school,” stated Gable. “I had all my family came to almost every game and Greenville had a great crowd every game – even at away games. It was different not having those people there but I knew some people were watching me on TV and on the computer and things.”

Gable was pleased with the hospitality from Redhawks fans, coaching staff and families.

“The fans there are really personal,” Gable said.

“I got to know a lot of the fans there. And the coach’s families. I am very close to them, especially when I got hurt I could talk to them and they cared about me. I really like that.”

Gable took time to talk about his high school friend and teammate, Aaron Rich, now a freshman starter for the Bluffton University basketball team.

“Aaron Rich – that didn’t surprise me,” Gable

said of the 6’5” GHS alum starting for Bluffton. “I knew he was going to do well. I thought that was a good fit for him. I thought he could have went bigger.

That was a steal for Bluffton. I knew he was going to play well there.”

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Shown are Assistant Vice President and Arcanum Branch Manager Jerry Beatty, Arcanum-Butler Superintendent John Stephens, and Second National Bank President & CEO John Swallow.

SNB supports VoAg Education & campaign ARCANUM – Representatives from Second National Bank recently presented ArcanumButler with a check for $50,000 to support the district’s capital campaign underway to help fund the Arcanum-Butler Community Multi-Use & Agricultural Building.

With their generous gift, Second National Bank joins the campaign as “Trojan Level” donors. President and CEO John Swallow indicated that Second National Bank wanted to continue supporting and promoting VoAg Education, future farmers and agribusiness. Because of

their strong support for agriculture, Second National Bank has chosen the naming rights for the VoAg classroom. In addition to naming rights, Trojan Level donors receive recognition on a donor wall, a commemorative framed photo, an invitation to the Ribbon Cutting reception and a “Trojan Way” limited edition keepsake.

The Arcanum-Butler Local School District and Honorary Community Co-Chairs Janelle Brinksneader and Phil Garbig wish to thank Second National Bank for their continued support and generous gift.

Stagelight Players present Robin Hood PIQUA – The Edison Stagelight Players (ESP) will present Robin Hood by Scott Crain and directed by Emily Beisner. The performances will be held April 6-15 in the Robinson Theater at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus.

This play tells the iconic story of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. As legend states, Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore, and along with his Merry Men, robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.

Crain’s adaptation focuses on Robin Hood’s loyalty as a King’s Man to King Richard, The Lionheart. When the King is taken hostage, Robin sets off to pay the ransom while making new friends and enemies along the way.

Director Emily Beisner is enthusiastic about producing this classic play. “Filled with fast-

paced scenes and actionpacked fights, this performance will not disappoint.”

Returning to the ESP stage after playing John Proctor in The Crucible, Steven Farris, of Sidney, will be portraying the title character of Robin Hood. With Ferris in the lead role, Cameron Ford, of Piqua, will be portraying Maid Marion, Matt Cline, of Sidney, will portray the Sherriff of Nottingham, and Sean McSwain, of Jackson Center, will play Little John.

Performances will be held April 6, 7 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. each night.

Matinee performances will be held on April 8 and 15 at 3 p.m.

Tickets for the show are $7 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for seniors and are available for purchase with cash at the door. For more information, call (937) 778-8600.

GREENVILLE – On March 5, a member of the Darke County Birders found two Trumpeter Swans at a wetland near Elroy. This is the first recorded sighting of wild Trumpeter Swans in Darke County in modern times.

Swans were hunted in earlier times for food and skins. Loss of habitat also led to their decline. In 1996, Ohio became involved in their reintroduction. In 2016, there were a high of 74 breeding pairs in Ohio. The closest places to see nesting “trumpeters” are Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area in Wyandot County and Big Island in Marion County.

Recently, there also have

been two different reports of Snowy Owls in Darke County this winter. These owls typically reside further north, but some winters journey this far south. There were many sightings all over Ohio this winter. There was a deceased Snowy Owl found at the Greenville Industrial Park near JaysvilleSt. John’s Road. Another owl was photographed on Young Road near the intersection of Washington Road on March 2. It was not relocated.

The Darke County Birders would love to have a copy of the photo if the person who has the picture would forward it to reginasch@embarqmail.com or to info@darkecountyparks.

Library hosts program on Monarch Butterflies GREENVILLE – One of the most widely recognized butterflies in the United States is also the one in the most danger of becoming extinct. Habitat loss, illegal logging, row crop agriculture and over use of pesticides are just a few factors that have led to the staggering population decrease of the Monarch. What can we do to reverse the damage?

Join Darke County Parks Naturalist Mandy Martin Wednesday, March 28, 6 p.m., at the Greenville Public Library to find out. This is a free, family-friendly event, but seating is limited; firstcome first-served. Light refreshments provided.

Martin said, “We’ll explore the natural history of this magnificent creature and discover all the efforts nationwide to spearhead movements to save this iconic species.” Martin will also share what Darke County Parks has done to join the effort to save the monarch and how you can get involved.

After the presentation they will be making seed bombs. “These little balls of seed, clay, and compost are pre-planted with butterfly approved wildflower seeds.

This spring just toss them on the ground, press them lightly into the ground, and watch them grow.”

Did you know that since 2006 the Library has also been certified as an official Monarch Waystation by “Monarch Watch” of the University of Kansas? This program was organized in 2005 by Chip Taylor, whose goal it is to have thousands of these “resource patches” created in back yards, school and church grounds, parks, nature centers, golf courses, and retirement homes.

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station is an intermediate station between principle stations on a line of travel.

The principle stations for monarchs are the sites in Mexico they use for overwintering and the northern sites they use for reproduction in the breeding season.

Without nectar flowers, fall migratory butterflies would be unable to make the journey to Mexico.

What distinguishes a Monarch Waystation from an ordinary butterfly garden is the inclusion of and emphasis on milkweed.

The plant is essential because milkweeds are the only plants that monarch caterpillars recognize as food. MonarchWatch recommends that Waystations include at least 10 milkweed plants.

This pair of Trumpeter Swans was the first to be spotted in Darke County in modern times.

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– Glenn Leon Cole, 91, of Greenville, died March 8, 2018. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

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– Gerry C. Alspaugh, 79, of New Madison, died Saturday, March 10, 2018. There will be a private service held at the convenience of the family.

WELBAUM – Gary D. Welbaum, 66, of Troy, died Saturday, March 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at noon at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service.

JULIAN – Leo Glen Julian Jr., 66, of Piqua, died Wednesday, March 7,

2018. The family received friends on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

WHITE – Robert E. White, 76, of Troy, died Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Services were Friday, March 16, 2018 at Baird Funeral Home. Burial is at Miami Memorial Park, Covington.

HEFT – Esther M. (Kruckeberg) Heft, 92, of Versailles, died Wednesday, March 14, 2018. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Larry Stump 1-17-1952 – 3-15-2011

God looked around His garden And He found an empty place And then He looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

He knew that your were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew that you would never Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough, And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “Peace by thine,” It broke our hearts to los you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with

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Gone but not forgotten, Dad and Family

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STAR 88.3 Gives Love in February DARKE COUNTY – STAR 88.3, the local Christian radio station, loves to Give Love all year long. There are so many ways to be involved in the community and make a difference. Several times a year, the station accepts nominations for people to bless in a special way. The month of Valentine’s Day is one such opportunity.

In February, STAR 88.3 surprised families from Greenville, Versailles, and Indiana.

Lucille, from Greenville, has been through a difficult two years as her husband has battled a very aggressive form of colon cancer. They almost lost him several times. He is starting to do better and can return to work this month. Lucille has been a rock in the storm.

Karen, from Versailles, has also had a difficult time dealing with her husband’s health issues. He recently received a kidney transplant but continues to battle many infections and complications. He recently had an infection so severe that he needs plastic surgery. Through it all, Karen has taken care of him, continued working full time, and been there for her children and grandchildren.

Steve & Holly from southern Jay County are a young couple who were expecting triplets last year, but went into labor early and lost all three babies in December. They have faced one difficulty after another since then as their furnace and Steve’s truck broke down and the roof started leaking. STAR 88.3 learned that Steve & Holly were working on an addition to their home but had to stop due to the financial impact of all these setbacks and it would mean the world to them to be able to finish this project.

It is the listeners and supporters of STAR 88.3 that make events like this happen. So many local businesses have been a part of this month’s outreach as well. STAR 88.3 would like to thank Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln, Littman Thomas Insurance, May Financial Group, Montage Café, and Saltz & Scentz in Greenville for their donations.

Ansonia Lumber has offered a discount to the family building an addition on their home. Employees at

Lucille Ferraro is shown with her nominator, Phylis Cantrell, and Lucille’s husband, John.

Greenville National Bank went “Casual for a Cause” and donated $300. Artist Junction Bed & Breakfast outside of Greenville donated two overnight stays.

The Flower Patch donated a bouquet. Mary Kay consultant Charlotte Sherman donated pampering packages for all three ladies.

Bollenbacher & Associates, Crop Insurance Processing, Williams Auto Parts, Classic Nails and Richards Restaurant in Portland also made donations. Several individuals also donated privately.

“This community’s generosity never ceases to

amaze us!” said STAR 88.3 community representative Naomi Cantrell. “So many have come alongside these families in their time of need and helped with needs like grocery and gas gift cards and lumber for a home project and added special gifts like restaurant gift cards and an overnight stay at a bed and breakfast.

It is a blessing to put together these opportunities to Give Love to some very deserving people!

STAR 88.3 is based in Fort Wayne, IN and can be heard locally on 88.9 in Darke County and the surrounding area.

Empowering to hold first meeting GREENVILLE – Empowering Darke County Youth will be holding a volunteer organizational meeting at Tribute Funeral Homes Greenville, 1000 N. Broadway, Thursday, March 22 at 7 p.m.

“Our kids are the future of our community,” said Melissa Eve, assistant program coordinator. “If you agree, then come help us.

We have a job for you.”

She added Empowering Darke County Youth needs volunteer tutors, but acknowledges not everyone is comfortable in that role.

The program also needs

people willing to help plan and conduct fundraising events, recruit volunteers and spread the word through social media and personal contacts.

“I believe we’ve had a huge impact on our community,” said Empowering President Eric Fee. “We’ve made some great strides working with kids who need help, through our Edison State and adult volunteers, but the need is still greater than our ability to meet it.

“We’ve just started,” he continued, “but we can’t do it alone. We need your help.”

“Stop in, join us for a light snack, and find out what you can do to help,” said Bob Robinson, program coordinator. “We had to start a waiting list for our After School Program last fall and it still exists today.”

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Shown are (front row) Makayla Wright, Makena Hall, Bialise Joslin, Kymmeri Joslin, (back row) Leader Misty Johnson, Shanona Hamilton, Mercedes Eichelberger, Hailyey Wright, Leader Chelsea Wright, and Pastor Tim Pieper.

Faith UMC celebrates Girl Scout Sunday ARCANUM – Arcanum Faith United Methodist Church recognized Girl Scout Troop #30656 on Girl Scout Sunday, March 11. Each scout received a badge celebrating Girl Scout Day and a carnation.

The Scouts presented Faith Church’s Pastor Tim Pieper with a special plaque signifying Faith Church as

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GREENVILLE – David W. Teeter is turning 91 years old. Join family and friends for the celebration on Saturday, March 24, 1-4 p.m., at the Village Green Health Campus, 1315 KitchenAid Way, Greenville.

David would love to see old friends and also those from UCBC. He still remembers all of his old glory days.

their Troop Home.

Arcanum Faith United Methodist is a community orientated and mission minded church located at 101 E. South Street. All are welcome to attend the service each Sunday at 10 a.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Gettysburg Alumni event

GETTYSBURG – Former classmates and graduates from Gettysburg School are invited to the Gettysburg Alumni Gathering at the Gettysburg School (aka Cardinal Center). The Gathering will be held April 14, 5 p.m.

Classes honored are 1938, 1948, 1958, and 1968. A catered meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. The dinner menu is fried chicken, roast beef, cheesy potatoes, green beans, tossed salad, rolls, coffee, punch, water, and cake. The cost of the meal is $20 per person.

Please make your checks payable to: Gettysburg Alumni Association. Reservations must be mailed to Joni Shives, 130 Windermere Drive, Greenville, Ohio by March 24. If more information is needed, call Joni Shives at 548-2833.

Memory Lane dance slated

GREENVILLE – Memory Lane will host a seniors dance on Monday, March 19, 1-4 p.m., at the Greenville Eagles. The theme for the dance is Rock into Spring. Entertainment will be provided by Tom Everhart. Food and beverages will be available.

Greenville COB special services

GREENVILLE – Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Ave., invites the community to its Holy Week and Easter Sunday services.

Maundy Thursday, March 29 at 6:30 p.m., Love Feast (Feet washing, meal and communion) Sunday, April 1, 8 a.m.

– Sunrise Service “Light Overcame Darkness”; 9 a.m. – Breakfast; 9:30 a.m.

– Sunday School; and 10:30 a.m. – Celebration Service featuring inspirational music, including the choir, and the message “Pranked.”

Join them for these special events as they celebrate Christ’s victory through His resurrection. For more information, call 548-3583.

Nursery is available.

Jerri Libert

Jerri Libert turning 90

ELDORADO – On Saturday, March 24, the First Universalist Church, corner of Main Cross & Monroe Street’s, Eldorado, will hold their 122nd Easter Supper & Bazaar.

The “all you can eat” supper is $9 for adults, children 6–12 $4, under 5 free. This year’s menu includes their delicious ham loaf, roast chicken, chicken & noodles, dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, other assorted vegetable casseroles, many salads and desserts.

Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. The bazaar opens at 4 p.m., and features their wonderful homemade Easter candy, noodles, cakes, cookies (make your own assortment), snack mixes, and more. Also, bazaar items featured this year are beautiful handmade stretch bracelets, cup & saucer fairy gardens, lighted wine bottle décor, microwave bowl holders, and much more.

They still make their dish-

UNION CITY – Long time Union City resident, piano teacher and college educator Jerri Libert will turn 90 on March 25.

Please join in wishing her Happy Birthday.

cloths, scrubbies, jar openers, etc. This year’s raffle will be something anyone can use – CASH! They will have two $50 cash gifts, and you do not need to be present to win.

They’ve come a long way from that first “Easter Fair” in 1896 with a profit of $45.

An outdoor handicap accessible ramp on the north side of our church was the last big project of today’s women’s group. This year they are in the process of having a wheelchair lift from their social room to the basement installed. It is their hope that installation will be completed by March 24.

“Hop” on over to Eldorado to check out our bazaar items and join them for a delicious supper.

St. Denis Fish Fry

VERSAILLES - St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles is hosting a fish fry on Friday, March 23 from 4 p.m. until gone. Menu includes fish, baked beans or green beans, applesauce or cole slaw and dinner roll. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Pie, cake, brownies, cookies are available for purchase.

Beer, soft drinks and bottled water are also available for purchase.

Carryout is also available.

BLESSED EVENT Alma and Lillian Allen

Name: Alma Elizabeth Allen Age: 8 Years Birthday: April 9, 2010 Name: Lillian Mae Allen Age: 6 Years Birthday: March 19, 2012 Parents: Brad and Sarah (Delaplane) Allen Grandparents: Phil and Kayla Allen and Joe and Shirley Delaplane

Survival Skills at Library

GREENVILLE – Aaron Olson, local outdoor enthusiast, will be going over the essential knowledge you need to survive should you find yourself stranded.

In his program “I Want to Survive: 72 Hour Prep” he’ll explain the basics of shelter and navigation in addition to the items every person should keep on hand when hiking or exploring.

Many of the skills outlined in this presentation are also transferable to urban emergency situations.

Join the Greenville Public Library on Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. in the Conference Room. No reservation required. This is for all ages.

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Ben weighed 8-pounds, 4-ounces and measured 21-inches long at birth.

He was welcomed home by his 16-month old brother, Nathaniel.

Grandparents are Toni and Owen Griffith, Union City, Ind. and Glenda Vasak, Bartlett, Ill.

Community services set for Good Friday GREENVILLE – The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association is sponsoring Good Friday services on March 30, 2018, from noon to 2 p.m. with The Way of the Cross.

They will follow Christ as he made his way to the Cross down the Via Dolorosa beginning with the first station where he was condemned to die. Join them as they walk and pray the steps that Jesus took to Calvary.

They will begin their journey at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and will end at St. Paul Lutheran

JC’s Coffee House opens

GREENVILLE – JC’s Coffee House opens for the season on March 23, 7 p.m.

The Coffee House will be having music with one of their favorite singers, Rick Brewer.

Brewer has worked up great tunes from the past that visitors will love and remember. They might even get in a dance or two.

Come out and enjoy a night of great music, good friends and fun.

The Snack Bar will be open with coffee, hot dogs, soft pretzels and more.

They continue to offer free pool and other games.

There is no charge at the door.

Join them for their first night of the year and a bring a friend or meet new ones.

JC’s is located in the UTurn Building at the Lighthouse Christian Center Complex, off of SebringWarner Road and US 127 by-pass, southeast of Greenville. For more information, call Janice at 417-5926.

Church. You are welcome to join them at any stop along the journey. Please note the various locations and times of each station are approximate.

Noon – St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 233 West Third St. 12:20 p.m. – St. Paul United Church of Christ, 129 West Third St. 12:50 p.m. – First United Methodist Church, 202 West Fourth St. 1:20 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church, 114 East Fourth St. 1:45 p.m. – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 131 East Fourth St.

True Life Fish Fry

GREENVILLE – The True Life Church, 5990 US Route 36, Greenville, will hold a Youth Fundraiser on March 24, 4 p.m.

Tickets for the Fish Fry are $7 presale or $8 at the door. The menu includes fish, applesauce, chips, roll, drink, and on raffle ticket for prizes.

Additional raffle tickets are available for purchase for awesome door prizes. There will be a bonfire, weather permitting, and games.

Tickets can be purchased at Francis Condon Insurance, 300 Sycamore St., Greenville.

The fundraiser will help cover the cost of The Extreme Summer Youth Conference in Panama City, Fla. focusing on Bible studies and service projects.

Visit their Facebook page at True Life Youth for more information and to follow their growing youth ministry.

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EASTER 2018 OAKLAND CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

8058 Horatio-Harris Creek Rd. Bradford (2½ miles north of Gettysburg) 937-448-2287 oaklandchurch.org Oakland Church of the Brethren invites you to join us in worship this Easter.

LOVE FEAST Thurs., March 29th at 7pm SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE Sunday, April, 1st at 7:30am (Breakfast following served by our youth) EASTER SERVICE Sunday, April, 1st at 10:30am (Easter Egg hunt following) All are welcome 

EAST MAIN CHURCH OF CHRIST

419 E. Main St, Greenville, OH 937-547-1557 “NO FOOLIN’!”

RESURRECTION SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE APRIL 1, 10:30AM Special readings, a skit, and a sermon.

Bible School at 9:30 am Easter Brunch Fellowship Meal after the service. 

ST. MARY’S CHURCH

233 West Third St, Greenville (937) 548-1616 HOLY WEEK/EASTER 2018 • Sat., March 24 Palm Sunday Vigil at 5:30pm • Palm Sunday March 25 Mass at 8:30am & 10:30am • Mon., Mar. 26, Mass at 8am • Tues., Mar 27, Mass at 8am • Wed., March 28, Mass at 8am Stations of the Cross at 7pm HOLY THURSDAY MARCH 29 • Mass at 7pm with Adoration until Midnight GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 30 • Stations of the Cross at Noon, Liturgy of the Word at 1pm HOLY SATURDAY MARCH 31 • Easter Vigil at 7pm EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 1 • Mass at 8:30am & 10:30am 

NEW MADISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

149 N. Main St., New Madison 996-5341 Pastor David Richey We invite you to join us this Holy Week. You might just find what you are looking for this Easter!

Palm Sunday: March 25, 10:30am: Parade of palms Maundy Thursday: March 29, 6:30pm: Soup and Bread Table Service.

Good Friday: March 30, 7pm: Community Service of Shadows, Cedar Grave Church of the Brethren, Love Rd. Easter: April 1, 10:30am: Worship as we celebrate, The risen Lord!

ANSONIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

123 West Weller Street Pastor Lowell Miller 937-548-5490 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday March 25, 2018 Adult Sunday School 9:30 AM Morning Worship Service 10:30 AM Message: “They Followed His Instructions, Are You?” Maundy Thursday Communion Service March 29, 2018 – 7:00 PM Community Easter Sunrise Service April 1, 2018 7:00 am Featuring: Community Choir Congregational Singing Message by Pastor Roger Emerson Easter Worship Service 10:00 am Message: “He’s Back!!!”

Everyone Welcome! 

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH

7418 St. Rt. 121 N., Greenville 937-548-5404 Pastor Brian S. McGee PALM SUNDAY-MARCH 25 9am “The Cry of the Whole Congregation” You’ve read the printed words countless times. Now allow them to come alive in this dramatic reading as we follow Jesus from His triumphal entry into Jerusalem-to the Upper Room-to His agony in the Garden-to the farce of His trial-to the Cross and the Tomb.

MAUNDY THURSDAYMARCH 29 7pm Worship with Holy Communion GOOD FRIDAY-MARCH 30 7pm Worship EASTER SUNDAY-APRIL 1 8-8:45am Easter Breakfast 9am Worship with Holy Communion Easter Sunday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from death and the grave. Come celebrate with the church an encounter with Jesus Risen, that He may bring new life and hope to you, for He alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life. 

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

3856 Church St. Greenville, Ohio 45331 548-4410 Good Friday Service March 30, 12 Noon Community Easter Services April 1 7am Sunrise Service 8-9:30 Free Breakfast 10am Traditional Service

204 East Wood St. - Versailles 937-526-3091 www.trinityofversailles.org SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10:30am with Holy Communion HOLY WEEK: Palm Sunday. 10:30 am Worship with Holy Communion Maundy Thursday-March 29 • Soup N’ Sandwich Supper serving from 5:00-6:30pm Public is welcome.

• Worship with Holy Communion and the Traditional Stripping of the Altar 7:00pm Good Friday-March 30 • 7:00 pm Service at Friedens Lutheran Church, Bloomer (Miami County) EASTER CELEBRATION April 1 10:30 am Easter Worship Service with Holy Communion

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FT. JEFFERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church All are cordially invited.

SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2018 The Sunday of the Passion

PALM SUNDAY

With United Thank Offering Ingathering 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrant: Bishop Nedi Rivera

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018 The Sunday of the Resurrection

EASTER SUNDAY

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Celebrant: The Rev. David Bailey

201 S. Broadway Greenville, OH

ANSONIA FIRST CHURCH OF GOD

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Greenville, Ohio HOLY WEEK SERVICES PALM SUNDAY SERVICE MARCH 25 Worship 10:00am Sunday School Hour 11:15am MAUNDY THURSDAY, SDAY SDAY, MARCH 29 7:00pm Tenebrae Service Holy Communion EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE APRIL 1, 2018 Sunrise Service 8:30am Breakfast Sponsored by Youth Group 9:00am Easter Celebration Worship 10:00am Special Music *Nursery provided for all services An EPC Congregation Please come and rejoice with us. All are welcome!

Pastor John Person 114 E. 4th Street, Greenville, OH (937) 548-3188 Cable Channel 5Wednesdays 8pm & Saturdays 11am 

GREENVILLE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 421 Central Ave. 8:00 am – Sunrise Service “Light Overcame Darkness” 9:00 am – Breakfast 10:30 am – Celebration Service “Pranked”.

548-3583 Nursery available.

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750 S. Main Street, Ansonia 337-3445 EASTER WEEK SERVICES Wednesday, March 28, 7pm Passover Seder/Communion Sunday, April 1, 7:00am Ansonia Community Sunrise Service at Ansonia United Methodist Church Sunday, April 1, 10:30am Worship Service 

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

740 Russ Road, Greenville Easter Sunday Service 10:30am Message: HOPE STARTS HERE. Pastor Bill Baker www.faithgreenville.org 548-1808 

GREENVILLE FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7219 State Route 118 Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-5445 CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday, March 25, 6:00pm EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE April 1, 6:00pm Easter Message and Special Music Please join us!

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PLEASE JOIN US AT 10:30AM EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST

Northside Community Fellowship Church 8135 St Rt 127 N. Greenville

Stelvideo Christian Church Pre-Easter Services

Sunday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, March 26th at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m.

Breakfast Following Sunrise Service Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Church Service 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Tracy Brown 937-316-8198

Located six miles northeast of Greenville. Near the intersection of Horatio Harris Creek Road and Arcanum-Bears Mill Road

First United Methdist Church Greenville presents

“The Twelve”

A Living Reenactment of the Last Supper

Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 7:30 Free of Charge and Open to the Public Seating Limited, Contact Church Office for Reservations 937-548-3075

“Son” Rise Service 7:30am Light Breakfast to Follow

Easter Worship 10 am First UMC 202 W. 4th St Greenville, Ohio

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Greenville students’ artwork on display in Columbus GREENVILLE - Greenville Middle School eigthgrader Mollie McLear and fifth-grader Gabriella Stebbins recently had artwork chosen to be displayed in the 2018 Ohio Art Education’s Youth Art Month Exhibition.

The exhibition represents Ohio students in grades kindergarten through eight and is on display at the State Teachers Retirement Systems (STRS building in Co(STRS) lumbus now through March 16.

One hundred thirty-five pieces were selected for the juried show from the nine regions of the state that represent OAEA. The ex-

hibit is sponsored by Ohio Art Education Association, which is the professional organization for art teachers in Ohio. OAEA works to promote the arts and recognizes quality student art throughout the state through various exhibits at state and regional levels. The Youth Art Month Exhibition comes about through many volunteer hours by art teachers in the state of Ohio.

McLear’s artwork was submitted for the show by art educator, Nicole Hawk, and Stebbins’ artwork was submitted by art educator, Julie Brewer, teachers at GMS. A reception and awards

AUTO TECH VISITS KIWANIS

GREENVILLE – Greenville Kiwanis Club heard a presentation Wednesday from the Greenville High School’s Auto Tech students who are preparing for their annual state competition in April. This year’s project, The Autonomous Revolution, takes on the future of self-driving cars, including costs and safety issues students have identified. Pictured above are this year’s auto tech instructors and project presenters, from left to right, instructor Matt Obringer, juniors Gabby Boettcher, Joe Edwards and Clayton Herron and instructor Travis Nicholas. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

HUNT IS TEEN OF THE YEAR

CINCINNATI – Molly Hunt of Greenville received the Teen of the Year award during the 2018 Ohio 4-H Volunteer and Teen Conference, held March 10 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Hunt was nominated by Rhonda Williams, Darke County 4-H Extension Educator. Currently a freshman at The Ohio State University, Hunt remains active in the Darke County 4-H program as well as state 4-H activities. She was the 2016 Darke County Junior Fair Queen and was a 2017 graduate of Greenville High School. She is pictured above with her award and her parents, Brian and Teresa Hunt of Greenville.

ceremony was held at the STRS building on Saturday March 3 for the young artists, their families and teachers.

Also, students Novalee Becraft, grade 8, and Erin Leensvaart, grade 6, have had artwork chosen to be exhibited in the 2018 Ohio Art Education Association’s Young People’s Art Exhibition. The exhibit represents Ohio students in grades kindergarten through eight and is on display at Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, also now through March 16.

One hundred thirty pieces were selected for the juried show from the

Phelan internship and scholarship VERSAILLES – Phelan Insurance Agency, Versailles, is offering a joint internship and scholarship for local college students who have completed two years of college by Dec. 31, 2017. The award is open to students who attended high school in Darke, Miami, Mercer, Shelby or Auglaize counties. Applicants must be majoring in business, finance, marketing or accounting.

The award includes a paid internship at Phelan Insurance Agency, Versailles, plus a scholarship of up to $5,000, with the opportunity to renew the following year. The recipient will be expected to serve a full-time internship during the summer of 2018.

Applications are available at www.darkecountyfoundation.org. Deadline to apply is March 30.

For questions, contact the Darke County Foundation at (937) 548-4673 or dcf@darkecountyfoundation.org. The Darke County Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to improving the lives of local residents by receiving, managing and distributing charitable gifts.

AEDs donated to Bradford Schools GREENVILLE – Wayne HealthCare Foundation in partnership with Midmark Corporation and Spirit Medical Transport is honored to partner with the Bradford Exempted Village Schools to provide three Automated External Defibrillators for use at their facility. An AED is a vital machine in helping save lives in a cardiac emergency. With this donation, this program has now provided close to 60 AEDS located throughout the community.

Non-profit organizations in the community that are interested in having an AED at their facility promoting safety and heart health can inquire with the Wayne HealthCare Foundation at 937-569-6408. Midmark Corporation is the main

corporate donor for this program and Spirit provides the proper First Aid and AED/CPR training for these organizations. This program is able to flourish and save lives thanks to their wonderful partnership and support. We also thank the Greenville Rotary for their donation to this program and other Foundation community health programs.

Wayne HealthCare Foundation’s mission is collaborating through philanthropy with Wayne HealthCare in order to enhance education and wellness close to home. Through individual, corporate and community donations, the Foundation focuses on youth health & wellness, diabetes, nutrition and obesity awareness, scholarships for those en-

tering the health care field, seniors, and heart health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in our community, and the Foundation is honored to support heart healthy lifestyles.

For more information about the Wayne HealthCare Foundation, please visit www.waynehealthcare. org/foundation.

Dean’s List

BEXLEY – Haleigh Luce, of Greenville, was named to the Dean’s List at Capital University for the fall 2017 semester.

In order to be named to the Dean’s List, fulltime, degree-seeking students must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5.

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Fire depts. benefit from live burn training CLINTON RANDALL

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Jenny Key displays the ring after Cody Teegarden’s proposal. (Clinton Randall photo)

Ansonia firefighter pops the question CLINTON RANDALL

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DARKE COUNTY - Following a live burn training Saturday, March 10 at an empty home on Beamsville-Union City Road, 20year-old firefighter Cody Teegarden proposed to his girlfriend of three years, 18-year-old Jenny Key. She

said yes!

Both Teegarden and Key are members of the Ansonia Volunteer Fire Department.

Teegarden got down on one knee, popping the question, while flames roared in the background of the onestory brick structure. Fellow fighters gathered around to witness the young couple’s big moment.

DARKE COUNTY Several local fire departments took part in a live burn training, hosted by the Ansonia Volunteer Fire Department, March 10 at 3068 BeamsvilleUnion City Road.

The empty five-bedroom brick ranch-style home was offered to the department for training after being purchased

by James and Nancy Troutwine during a sheriff’s auction of the property. James said the property was in bad shape and was happy to allow the firefighters to burn it down, while getting some valuable training in the process.

“All training was to use inexperienced firefighters that haven’t seen an actual fire with heat smoke and limited visibility,” stated Ansonia Fire Chief Bill Clark. “Today’s fires

are hotter and chances of backdraft or flashover have increased greatly due to the building materials - plus the use of plastics and man-made furnishings have made it more deadly now than in the past. This kind of live burn training is paramount.”

“We would like to thank James and Nancy Troutwine for the house that we trained in and all the departments for participating in the training,” Chief Clark added. “We got a minimum of 20 live fire burns out of the building...one of best burns I ever had in my years on

the department.”

In addition to Ansonia, firefighters from Greenville Township, Rossburg, Union City, Ohio and Versailles fire departments took part in the structure fire scenario training. Ansonia Rescue was also on scene of the training to offer assistance if needed.

Waves of Pride & Art Expo draws large crowd GAYLEN BLOSSER

SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

Darke County Commission signed a proclamation declaring March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Pictured left to right, front row, Ruth Witt, Commissioners Mike Rhoades, Matt Aultman and Mike Stegall, and Paula Laney. Back row, left to right, Joseph Badell, Tracy and Maxwell Conklin, Alaina and Laban Kingrey, Gwin Tinkle, Pamela Huff, Tonya Clark, Rodney Willis, David Olinger, and Michael Beasecker.

(Susan Hartley photo)

Firefighters got real world experience during a live burn training. (Clinton Randall photo)

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools’ Waves of pride and Art Expo saw a Tuesday night packed house attend the annual event filling both GHS gymnasiums, cafeteria and hallways with exceptional displays of art and school work.

“We had a wonderful turn out for Waves of Pride,” said GHS High School Principal, Stan Hughes. “The parent and community support for this event is as good as it gets anywhere in the state.”

The district is proud of

the projects displayed by our students and their musical performances at the evening’s event was noted

by Greenville City Schools Superintendent Doug Fries.

“We have excellent work from Kindergarten students to Seniors, from students who are just starting their studies in art to students who plan on a career in art,” noted Hughes.

The evening’s musical performances included the Middle School Jazz Band, The GHS Orchestra, the GHS Jazz Scene and the Greenville High School Wavaires.

In his closing remarks, Fries recognized Erin Eber-

Family and friends take in the GHS Orchestra at the annual Waves of Pride & Art Expo at Greenville High School. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

wein for spearheading the evening’s events.

“This night is a great way to exhibit many of the amazing and talented

fine arts students in our community,” concluded Hughes. “It is one of my favorite events of the school year.”

Commission proclaims March Developmental Hughes will read her newly published book daughter of Hughes’ oldest Disabilities Month LINDA son, Jeremy Woodall.

SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Commissioners recognized the month of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month by signing a proclamation prior to their Wednesday, March 14 regular session.

President Ronald Reagan first identified March as DD Awareness Month in 1986, to “increase public awareness of the needs and potential of Americans with developmental disabilities.”

This year’s theme is “Celebrate Community.”

“DD Awareness Month is a time when Darke County DD focuses on encouraging residents of Darke County to better understand the individuals we serve and the importance of community,” said Michael Beasecker, Darke County DD Superintendent.

Darke County DD currently serves approximately 450 individuals with developmental disabilities.

“We hope our commu-

nity takes time to realize the talents and abilities that all individuals have to contribute,” Beasecker said. “All citizens contributing to our community makes for a vibrant and diverse people.”

Beasecker, along with the commissioners’ proclamation, urges all county residents to become acquainted with someone with a developmental disability – to learn and bring awareness of each individual story .

The Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities was established by the Ohio General Assembly on Oct. 24, 1967.

The mission of the Darke County DD is to empower people with developmental disabilities to explore possibilities for their lives by maximizing independence, community participation, employment and economic selfsufficiency in their daily life experiences.

For more information concerning Darke DD, visit www.darkedd.org or visit Darke DD’s Facebook page.

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GREENVILLE – Bev Hughes has been given the opportunity to present a free reading of her recent book, “GLIMM, A Glimpse of Light Found” with Four Cats Publishers LLC on March 24 to middle school readers.

Bread of Life Bookstore owner Julie Strait has allowed Hughes to do just that at her store, located at 533 S. Broadway in Greenville.

She has opened up Bread of Life to host the book reading and book signing, which starts at 10:30 a.m.

The new author, who goes by B.A. Hughes, said this is her first contract with a bookseller.

“The book explores the adventure of tweens and early teens as they uncover mysteries and meet natural phenomena: A braggart cheetah, a boy who transforms, a singing stone, a secret underground tunnel....,” said Hughes.

The author said all of the illustrations in the book were sketched by her granddaughter Quinci Woodall of Oregon, as a 12-year-old, now turned 13, and the

Parents, teachers and middle school readers (best for ages 8-12 but all are welcome) are urged to attend the event. There is limited space, so those interested are asked to get in their reservations and can do that by stopping in at the store or calling 937-547-1132.

Strait said her store has been opened up to authors for book signings but indicated this is the first time for a reading to be presented there.

Hughes plans to read portions of her book, which contains six stories, each one dedicated to a grandchild.

The mother of six and grandmother to 13, the author decided to publish a book after she wrote stories for Christmas one year for her grandchildren.

“I always wanted to be an author,” she said. “I’m a late-comer but it’s a great experience. I am a substitute teacher for Darke County readers in grades 4-12.”

She said it took her two or three months to write the first six stories and a year to prepare for its publication.

She said she has received good reviews from those

Bev Hughes, author of “GLIMM, A Glimpse of Light Found,” will be reading portions of her book at 10:30 a.m. March 24 at the Bread of Life Bookstore on South Broadway, owned by Julie Strait, also shown. (Linda Moody photo)

students who have read it.

“I held a book reading and signing while visiting my son’s family in Oregon and I have already done readings at the Coffee Pot at Christmas time, at Greenville Public Library and at the Story Book Cafe in Englewood,” said Hughes, a 1970 Greenville High School graduate.

Her plans now are to publish “GLIMM Too,” to feature seven additional stories for the remainder of her grandchildren.

“It takes kids’ imaginations on ways they may not

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have gone,” said Hughes, born and raised in Greenville. “I wrote a glossary behind each story for lesson plans for classrooms or home schooling. The selling points of the book are the illustrations and the glossary.”

She said another feature of the day of the reading will be a door prize...a gift certificate for use in the Bread of Life.

For other upcoming readings, contact Hughes via email at bhfhouse@ yahoo.com or Facebook at Glimpse Books.

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4-H ofďŹ cer books awarded at kick-off

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GREENVILLE – Awards for 2017 outstanding ofďŹ cer books were presented at the recent 4-H Recognition and Kick-Off. They went to: Secretary books: Julie Oswalt of Ansonia Animal 4-H; Janice Price of Canine Capers; Luke Brinksneader of Darke County Beef; Olivia Bohman of Darke County Holstein; Mara Wetzel of Darke County Rabbit Raisers; Trenton Prasuhn of Darke County Sheep and Lamb; Emily Wenning of Friendly Farmers; Chris Elliott of Fun Bunch; Carmen Badell of Genesis; Leah Scholl of Jackson Friendship; Noah

Barga of Patterson Patchers; Courtney Bucklew of Rabbit Habbit; Cassie Gibboney of Silver Hoofs; and Anna Brewer and Elizabeth Didier of Versailles Busy Beavers.

Treasurer: Josiah Westfall of 4 Paws; Katelyn Warner of Ansonia 4-H; Ethan Fischer of Ansonia Animal; Joanie Hall of Banner Bound; Alyssa Noggler of Barnyard Boosters; Madyson McDaniel of Blue Angels; Kelsey Young of Buckeye Buckaroos; Emilee Frech of Canine Capers; Kimberly Winner of Darke County Beef; Zachary Miller of Darke County Holstein; Vance Wetzel of Darke County Rabbit Raisers; Brock Shellhaas of Darke County

ELKS DONATE SUPPLIES

GREENVILLE - The Elks recently donated $225 in school supplies to Greenville K-8 building. Accepting the donation is Mrs. Heitkamp’s 1st grade class, pictured in the ďŹ rst two rows. Pictured in the back row, left to right are Elks member Emily Saylor, junior high principal Chris Mortensen, Chad Curtis, SRO Ryan Borowske, elementary principal Jody Harter, Matt Holzapfel, Becky Borowske, ďŹ rst grade teacher Mrs. Heitkamp, and Lugene Ignaffo, Exalted Ruler.

Sheep and Lamb; Emily Schmitz of Friendly Farmers; Ha’Mylee Wright of Helping Hands; Kennedy Stachler of Jackson Friendship; Jenna Godown of Livestock in General; Kurt Meiring of Jolly 4-Hers; Derek Rauh of Patterson Patchers; Mathew Knight of Pets-N-Partners; Evan Rammel of Rabbit Habbit; Alivia Lindamood of Silver Hoofs; and Jacob Osswald and Alex Brewer of Versailles Busy Beavers Historian: Shayla Stephan of Blue Angels; Alexis Barhorst, Mackenzie and Olivia Bohman, Renea and Shelbie Schmit-

meyer, all of Darke County Holstein; Chris Bucklew of Genesis; Lauren Meiring and Jocelyn Tuente of Jolly 4-Hers; Jennifer Teegarden of Silver Hoofs; and Ellie and Anna Brewer and Carley Timmerman all of Versailles Busy Beavers Reporter: Tyler McKinniss of Blue Angels; Jessica Ross of Canine Capers; Reganne O’Connor of Genesis; Kyle Winner of Jackson Friendship; Zach Kramer of Jolly 4-Hers; Haley Mangen of Patterson Patchers; Jerrod Teegarden of Silver Hoofs; and Madyson Hess of Versailles Busy Beavers.

Continuing Nursing Education Scholarship GREENVILLE – Registered nurses employed in Darke County may apply for a scholarship for continuing nursing education. Applicants must be employed in healthcare in Darke County for the last ďŹ ve years. The Joyce Bruns Memorial Scholarship may be used for the following purposes: * Completion of a B.S.N., M.S., M.S.N., N.P, PhD. or related nursing degree * CertiďŹ cation preparation and exam * National or state nursing convention The scholarship is sponsored by the Darke County Nursing Education Council (DCNEC) and adminis-

tered by the Darke County Foundation. Applications are available at www.darkecountyfoundation.org.

Deadline is April 2.

Joyce Bruns, RN, BSN, was a dedicated nurse in Darke County who died in April 1998. Bruns was an active proponent of Hospice and board member for 13 years. She worked as a nurse at Wayne Hospital for 18 years before serving as director of nursing at the Versailles Healthcare Center.

For more information, contact the Darke County Foundation at dcf@darkecountyfoundation.org or call (937) 548-4673.

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GREENVILLE – The Greenville Senior High School Orchestra will present a concert to the public on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held at Memorial Hall.

The orchestra will present a wide variety of music at the concert including the theme from Jurassic Park by John Williams.

They will also perform

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The Arcanum-Butler Local School District and Honorary Community Co-Chairs Janelle Brinksneader and Phil Garbig wishes to thank Greenville National Bank for their continued support and generous gift.

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Art at the Mill opens new season March 30

Winner’s Meats brought home nine awards from the OAMP Product Competition.

Winner’s Meats wins big at OAMP DARKE COUNTY – Winner’s Meats wins big at OAMP Product Competition bringing home nine awards back to Darke County!

The last weekend in February was a big one for Winner’s Meats. In Columbus, the Ohio Association of Meat Processors held their annual convention and product competition.

Meat packers from all over the state came to enter their products to see how they fare against their competitors.

Winner’s Meats brought home 9 ribbons this year for a variety of different products. Winners took home the Grand Champion Prize in the “Summer Sausage�

Category for their Jalapeno & Cheese Summer Sausage and Grand Champion “Spicy Sausage� for their new Jala-

peno Cheddar Brat. Winner’s won 1st prize in six more categories for products that include their Summer Sausage, Sweet Italian Brat, Blue Ribbon Bologna, Wieners, Boneless Ham and Mini Baby Back Ribs. And their Semi-Boneless Ham won Reserve Champion.

To kick start to their yearlong 90th anniversary celebration they will be taking 90-cents off each package of their Grand Champion Award Winning Jalapeno Cheese Summer Sausage and Jalapeno Cheddar Brat March 30 and 31 at all Winner’s Meats locations.

After 90 years and four generations, “Quality� is still their number one priority, and they’re still bringing home the ribbons to prove it.

Arcanum Public Library going ďŹ ne free ARCANUM – Beginning in April, the Arcanum Public library will no longer be charging their patrons for items returned late. Studies have shown that patrons with ďŹ nes on their accounts are less likely to utilize the library, whether for materials or services.

The goal of the library is to be sure everything it offers remains available to everyone. The library is not just a place to check books out. It is an important feature in the community – a place for study and learning, connecting with others, researching the history of the area, ďŹ nding materials on public programs, and much more.

For those patrons already with an overdue ďŹ ne on their account, the library cannot eliminate them. However, if a patron is having trouble taking care of fees give them a call or come in to discuss the matter. To be sure materials are still returned,

Good Friday schedule

GREENVILLE – Darke County OfďŹ ces will be closing at noon on Friday, March 30, for Good Friday.

Osgood VFD Soup & Rafe OSGOOD – Osgood Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Soup and Rafe on Sunday, March 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Osgood American Legion.

Arcanum VFW trivia & dinner

ARCANUM The Arcanum VFW will be hosting a Trivia Night with Todd Moore on March 24, 7 p.m.

They will also have hamburgers and fresh cut fries available for $5. Serving is from 6-8 p.m.

Put a team together or join one when you there and have some fun.

the library will be imposing fees on items that are lost, damaged, or not returned 30 days past the due date.

Patrons with those fees on their card will be unable to check out items, but will still be able to utilize other services such as the computers, research in the library, and downloading e-books.

If there are any questions, don’t hesitate to call the library at 937-6928484. You can also ďŹ nd information at www.arcanumpubliclibrary.org.

GREENVILLE – The new season of “Art at the Millâ€? exhibits opens Friday, March 30 at historic Bear’s Mill, featuring the vivid abstract art of Mikee Huber and Dustin Wagner’s intriguing blown glass creations. An opening night reception from 6-8 p.m. will offer ďŹ nger foods and drinks as well as brief talks by the artists who will share information about their work, methods, and inspiration at 7 p.m. “Art at the Mill,â€? curated by Jan Roestamadji and Julie Clark, is free and open to the public. “We are very excited about the colorful pieces that will enhance the rustic Clark Gallery, joyfully delighting the eye and the soul of viewers whether or not they consider themselves to be lovers of art,â€? said Jan Roestamadji. Beginning with this show, new “Art at the Millâ€? exhibits will open at the Clark Gallery the Final Friday of each month through Nov. 30.

Scheduled featured artists include photogra-

State of the College address

PIQUA – Edison State Community College President Dr. Doreen Larson will hold a State of the College address on Wednesday, April 4 in the Robinson Theater on the Piqua Campus. The event is held annually to inform community members and regional leaders about recent endeavors and future plans of the college.

In her address, Dr. Larson will provide an overview of highlights and accomplishments of the college, deďŹ ne strategic initiatives, and share future opportunities. A continental breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 a.m. with the address beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 9:30 a.m.

The event is offered free of charge and is open to the community. Those interested in attending must RSVP by March 30 to the Edison State OfďŹ ce of Business and Community Partnerships by emailing jslattery@edisonohio.edu.

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phers, sculptors, painters and potters plus much more. “We hope that our eclectic lineup will attract new visitors to our historic location as well as please the faithful patrons who already are aware of Bear’s Mill and its charms,â€? said Marti Goetz, executive director of Friends of Bear’s Mill, the non-proďŹ t organization which owns and operates the site.

Dayton artist Mikee Huber describes her paintings as “controlled chaos,â€? which she feels not only reects the reality of the abstract landscapes and pools of color she creates, but also the actuality of the busy lives lived by modern humans. “Most of my paintings are untitled to allow viewers to establish their own personal emotional connection,â€? says Ms. Huber, who has worked as a graphics designer for more than 22 years. She says that she is inspired to create imaginative work that is also somehow calming and

Dustin Wagner’s blown glass will be on display during Bear’s Mill’s Art at the Mill beginning March 30.

reective by observing intriguing scientiďŹ c imagery as well as by the textures and colors she sees while enjoying nature.

Shaping molten glass can be an arduous and somewhat scary adventure, but the endless possibilities presented by the medium excite and inspire glass-blower Dustin Wagner, who fell in love

with the craft when his older brother built a studio in their hometown of Findlay. As he has worked in various studios across the country, demonstrating, teaching, and gathering knowledge, he has developed interesting bodies of work based on the exciting concept that glass can be anything.

Dustin ďŹ lls sketchbooks with his ideas, then literally breathes life into his pieces, which are always striking and often breathtakingly beautiful.

Historic Bear’s Mill, 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road, about 5 miles east of Greenville, is open Sundays 1-5 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. On April 20, mill hours will expand to six open days, Tuesdays through Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m.

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FROSTINGS 1.49ea ................................................

General Mills 12.25 oz. reg.3.79-4.69 Honey Nut Cheerios, 10.7 oz. Trix, 11.8 oz. Cocoa Puffs, 12.2 oz.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch, 11.25 oz.

Cookie Crisp or 13 oz.

reg. 2.79

reg. 7.99

GROUND COFFEE 4.99ea

Limit 1 with additional $20.00 purchase ................................................

Heinz 38 oz.

Essential Everyday 10-10.5 oz.

reg. 1.29

Essential Everyday 5 lb.

reg. 1.79

MARSHMALLOWS .89ea ................................................

reg. 1.79

BAKING CHIPS 2.49ea ................................................

Maxwell House 30.6 oz.

Original

reg. 2.29

READY PIE CRUSTS 1.79ea ................................................

MANDARIN ORANGES .59ea ................................................

ANGEL FOOD CAKE MIX 2.49..... ea ...........................................

Kellogg’s 6.2 oz.

Keebler 4-6 oz.

reg. 4.29

Essential Everyday 12 oz. reg. 2.69 American CHEESE SINGLES 1.79ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 6.5 oz. reg. 2.19 Aerosol Can Real

reg. 1.99 SHERBET 1.49ea ................................................

Essential Everyday 8 oz. reg. 1.59 WHIPPED TOPPING .99ea ................................................

Swanson 13.1-17 oz. reg. 3.89 Hungry Man TV DINNERS 2.99ea ................................................

Croissant, Lean or reg. 2.99 6.5-9.3 oz.

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Beef Boneless

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reg. 3.25

Smith Dairy Quarts

Beef Boneless

GROCERY Mikesell’s 12-16 oz.

Hershey’s 7-14 oz.

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81% Lean

SHOULDER SWISS ROAST 3.49lb ................................................

CHICKEN LEGS .99lb ................................................

CHICKEN THIGHS .79lb ................................................

reg. 3.49

WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING 1.49ea ................................................

GROUND CHUCK 2.59lb ................................................

SMOKED SAUSAGE OR BRATWURST 2.99ea ................................................

Duncan Hines 16 oz.

VELVEETA CHEESE SLICES 2.79ea ................................................

81% Lean, In 3 lb. Pkgs or Larger

SIRLOIN TIP STEAKS 3.99lb ................................................

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

Kraft 12 oz.

SMOKED HAM SHANKS 1.99lb ................................................

TILAPIA FILLETS 3.59ea ................................................

SUPER MOIST CAKE MIX 1.25ea ................................................

SLICED CHEESE 1.99ea ................................................

Great for Bean Soup

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

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TOMATOES .88lb ................................................

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Mueller’s 12-16 oz. reg. 1.99 Macaroni, Spaghetti and Assorted PASTA .99ea ................................................

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Wishbone 15 oz. reg. 3.79

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Orville Redenbacher reg. 2.49 3 Count

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Keebler 9.2-13.8 oz. reg. 3.29 Flipsides, Pretzel Thins or Original

DRY ROASTED PEANUTS 1.99ea ................................................

Keebler 13.7 oz. Original

reg. 3.29

BEEF OR CHICKEN STOCK OR BROTH 1.49ea ................................................

Nabisco 8.1 oz. Toasted

reg. 3.69

Nabisco 16 oz.

reg. 3.19

Comstock 21 oz.

reg. 3.99

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

CLUB CRACKERS 1.79ea ................................................

RITZ CHIPS 2.49ea ................................................

PREMIUM SALTINE CRACKERS 2.19ea ................................................

CHERRY PIE FILLING 2.79ea ................................................

Comstock 21 oz.

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Del Monte 11-15.25 oz. Can

reg. 1.69-1.99

VEGETABLES .79ea ................................................

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Real

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FRENCH FRIED ONIONS 1.99ea ................................................

6 Pack 16.9 oz. Bottles Assorted Coca Cola and

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Tri-Village Varsity Football Cheerleading Squad includes (front row) Kaitlyn Howard, Kayla Burke, Morgan Sparks, (second row) Alisha Rismiller, Bree Wilson, Phoebe Campbell, Grace Engle, Logan Brooks, Madi Green, (back row) Lauren Driver, Loraligh Waters, Chloe Sullenbarger, Trinity Powell, and Hailey Kreiner.

T-V cheerleaders give to Cancer Association NEW MADISON – The Tri-Village High School Cheerleaders hosted its annual Fall Fundraiser in hopes to raise more awareness and donations for the fight against all types of cancer. The fundraiser event was called “Tackle for a Cure” and was held at the Friday Night Varsity Football Game in September.

The cheerleaders sold the “Tackle for a Cure” t-shirts,

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sweatshirts and two weeks prior to the game with all profits being donated. On the game night, the stands were filled with fans wearing the shirts. At halftime the cheerleaders took additional donations from the crowd.

This year the cheerleaders were proud to present to the Cancer Association of Darke County a check in the amount of $650 on behalf of the Tri-Village Local Schools and its community.

The association thanks these young men and women for their hard work and their care and concern for Darke County cancer patients. The patients always express much gratitude to the generosity of local residents and are especially touched when young people become involved in a much needed area.

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BPL plans March and April events BRADFORD – Bradford Public Library, 138 E. Main St., has scheduled the following events for March and April. For more information or to register for select events stop in or call (937) 4482615.

March 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22 and 29, Non-Denominational Bible Study at 6 p.m. in the BPL Community Room. Sign-up is not required.

The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month is “Sisters-n-Spirit” Book Club at 10 a.m. Refreshments are always served and the group is lively. Very soon, they will be reading what is called “The Big Read” in Southwestern Ohio.

The Book is called The Underdogs by Melissa Fay Greene. The book talks about Service Dogs

in our communities, how the dogs are raised and the many ways Service Dogs help children and adults alike.

Sunday, March 18 The Bradford Alumni Team will meet to plan for the 2018 event which will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Bradford Exempted Village Schools.

The Alumni Team meets at BPL in the Community Room at 2 p.m.

The 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month, the Bradford Area Senior Citizens get together to play cards and board games.

Refreshments are provided and they are a great group to get to know. The time is 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, March 22, Bradford Public Library’s New Friends of the Library group will meet at

6:30 p.m. The Friend’s group is currently planning an Art Show on Thursday, March 29 from 6-8 p.m. Contact President Carolyn Smith at 937-448-2285 for additional information.

A Bus Trip to the Underground Railroad and Freedom Center in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 19. This is an all-day trip, which includes lunch, admission and bus fees for the day. Contact Sue Vickroy for additional information and to sign-up at 937-572-9453.

The Fourth Tuesday of every month is Knitting and Crochet class for beginners and pros. This month the date is Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Bradford Public Library will be closed on

Saturday, March 31 through Monday, April 2 due to a holiday weekend.

The first Wednesday of every month is the meeting of the GRO Garden Club at 6:30 in the library’s Community Room.

The first Thursday of every month is the meeting of the Cozy Hen Quilt Club at 6:30 p.m. Contact Sue Vickroy at 937572-9453 for additional information.

Kathy’s Krafts is back on Tuesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Crafters will be creating a Mother’s Day card.

Kathy Weigandt will be back doing her magic and have all of the supplies you will need for a nominal fee. You will want to check at the library and sign-up.

TASKS, Inc. donates to Tri-Village Schools NEW MADISON – Ohio House Bill 113 requires all graduating seniors in the state of Ohio to have hands on CPR and AED training as a requirement to receive their diploma. Tri-Village Local School District nurse Jodi Fritz became certified to teach CPR recently, but was in need of training equipment in order to teach students effective CPR and AED use.

TASKS, Inc. (Teaching About Safety Kids Style) stepped in with a donation sizeable enough to make the acquisition of this equipment possible.

Included in the purchase were four AED trainers, 10 adult manikins, three child manikins, and six infant manikins. This gift is expected to impact 65-80 students per year in the sophomore class, plus additional classes as needed and requested by the stu-

dents.

The manikins purchased include an electronic CPR rate monitor that gives immediate feedback on whether the student is performing effective chest compressions.

According to Fritz, “the CPR rate monitor allows for instant feedback to the instructor and students regarding the rate of chest compression, which allows each student to gauge their rate of compressions on their own, as well as allowing the instructor to monitor several students quickly and easily.” The AED trainers are fully automated to simulate AEDs found around the school and in many public buildings.

TASKS, Inc. is proud to partner with Tri-Village Local School District to provide these vital teaching aids. Tri-Village is one of five Darke County schools

Pictured above are TASKS board members Ted Braun and Brian Pearson, Tri-Village school nurse Jodi Fritz, Superintendent Josh Sagester, and TASKS board members Scott Garrison and Bob Frey.

to receive funding from TASKS for CPR training equipment. Other schools that have received similar awards are Versailles, Arcanum, Bradford, and Mississinawa Valley.

As a 501(c)3, any donations made to TASKS, Inc. are fully tax deductible and supported with a receipt and thank you let-

ter from the organization.

If you would be interested in donating to TASKS, donations may be sent to TASKS, Inc., 28 E. Ward St., Versailles, OH 45380.

If you have any questions about our organization or the programs we would support, you may contact Scott Garrison at 937-3711249.

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FOR RENT 1 BR upstairs apt, Union City, IN. Furnished. Water included. $146/wkly, $400 deposit. You pay electric. 937-968-6804 Willow Place Apartments - We’re better than ever! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Call 937316-8489. Equal Housing Opportunity

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2007 Explorer, 7 passenger $6495. 2008 Uplander, 7 passenger $5995.

2010 Town & Country $7495. 2012 Escape $7995. 2001 Dodge Ram Cummins $7495.

2004 TrailBlazer $4695.

Buy - Sell - Trade! CountryAutoSalesGreenville. com 548-1337 REAL ESTATE For sale: Ranch home on 1 acre 3 BR, 1-1/2 bath, finished basement deck, St Rt 121 S. 548-4289 CATSKILL MTNS ESTATE SALE! MARCH 24th! 90 MINS NY CITY! 11 Huge Tracts from $39,900! Beautiful woods, stonewalls, views! Call 888-738-6994 to register. Virtual tour: NewYorkLandandLakes. com MISC. FOR SALE Dish Network-Satellite Television Services.

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OPEN TODAY 1:00-2:30 P.M. 2579 Albright Rd., Arcanum 112 W 1st St., Arcanum – Price Just Reduced!

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MISC. FOR SALE Firewood, seasoned hardwood, split. Large pickup load $110. 937417-4402 Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal.

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Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors.

American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off

723 Central Union City, OH OPEN SUNDAY 1 to 2:30 PM Totally remodeled inside! Updated kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedrooms, water heater, furnace, interior doors, paddle fans and lighting.

Living room and all 3 bedrooms have hard wood floors. This home is adorable inside. Also, nice yard with large 1 car garage in rear with off street parking.

(756576) Stop in for your personal tour with REALTORŽ Judy O’Dell.

SIDNEY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County recently received a grant from the Monarch Legacy Fund of The Community Foundation of Shelby County.

The grant will help offset the cost of their “Earth Friendly Practices� curriculum being utilized during their afterschool Big Buddies program. Big Buddies is a nine-month 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.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County was founded in 1977 to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported oneto-one relationships that change their lives for the better forever.

The non-proďŹ t agency relies on United Way funding, grants, ďŹ nancial contributions, and

fundraisers to support their ongoing efforts to mentor at-risk youth. If you would like to make a big difference in the life of a child, either through volunteering, ďŹ nancial contribution, event sponsorship, or event participation; contact the agency at 937-492-7611, 937547-9622, or go to www.bigbrobigsisshelbydarke.org for more information.

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EfďŹ ciency & 1 Bedroom Apartments All utilities included. $375-$500 per month. Plus security deposit. 6 or 12 month lease options. $25 application fee and background check required.

WAITING FOR YOU! Easily maintained 2 BR home. LRM. Extra room for storage, office or 3rd BR. Full basement. 1-car garage. MLS 735655 #4540 HANDYMAN SPECIAL! Older 2-ST home w/5 BRs! LRM, FRM & DRM. Large lot! MLS 751793 #4541 NEW LISTING! 1 Acre Country Lot! Includes a nice 3 BR brick ranch w/ numerous updates – vinyl replacement windows, newer water heater, water softener, roof, spouting, concrete driveway & more! MLS 758011 #4559

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READY TO GO FISHING? This 3 bedroom brick ranch at 3721 West Drive is the ideal location! Home overlooks Cucumber Lake with access to Mohawk Lake! Wood-burning fireplace in spacious living room! $102,000.

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

CORNER LOT with this 3 bedroom brick ranch at 1229 Northmoor! Over 1400 sq. ft. of living area; updated kitchen, appliances included! 2 car attached garage. $129,900.

4 BEDROOMS in this 2-story home at 707 Martin Street! New carpet; new vinyl siding; covered front porch; 2 car detached garage PLUS 20x18 storage building! Mid 50’s.

BE READY TO BREAK GROUND this spring to build your new home at the corner of Bur Oak and Aspen! Improved with well; grass; trees and sidewalks! $30,000.

25 ACRES M/L at 9172 Oakes Road has a 2-story, 4 bedroom home. New carpet in 2017; eat-in kitchen; appliances included!

20x28 garage attached to 60x90 barn; 12x60 metal sided barn with loft and cement floor.

2-story log cabin sits on property adding charm to this outstanding farm! Enjoy fishing in well stocked pond! $465,000.

IN GETTYSBURG this 3 bedroom mobile home sits on ½ acre lot at 247 George Street!

1½ car garage. $18,000.

GARAGE SALES Shelby Co. Right to Life Garage Sale at St. Remy Hall, Russia; March 22-24; Thurs-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9-12; Saturday all clothing $4/bag & all other items are half price

Monarch Legacy Fund gives to BBBS

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OPEN 1-2:30PM HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 18TH 1 TO 2:30 714 HONEYSUCKLE, GREENVILLE Looking for a 4 Bedroom 2.5 bath home in Greenville’s north end?? Stop in to see this 2300 square foot home with newer kitchen with corian countertops.Outdoor entertainment will be a pleasure with large private yard, Florida Room or your covered front porch! You will love the location! **************************************

MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! 101 ROYAL OAK Lovely split floor plan home offers 4 Bedroom with study off master Bedroom.

Chefs Kitchen with lots of cabinet space, multiple pantries, Great room with stone fireplace and cathedral ceiling.

All season room with a private view from all the windows. Heated garage has its own Kitchen and large pantry. This home is a must see!

632 WASHINGTON, GREENVILLE 3 Bedroom 1.5 bath one a half story home with charm galore. Covered front porch or deck in the back to enjoy this summer.

Garage even has a covered porch. Call to see this home being offered with a NEW PRICE! 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

937-547-3077

937-548-1075 GREENVILLE 6636 5K Ave. $647,000.

5 Bed, 3 full bath, 1 half bath, 3 car garage, 1.4 acres, in ground pool, custom built home, additional 18 acres to the back of property could be purchased as well.

(747842) 5843 Lake Ave. NEW LISTING $139,900.

4 Bed, 2 bath, .98 acres, fenced in backyard, 2 storage sheds, sun room, many updates on this home in the country.

(757922) 104 Avenue B $117,000.

3 Bed, 2 bath, 1 car att. Garage, located in City Park. (747726) 235 Morrow St. NEW PRICE $15,500 2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car garage close to downtown, fix up as you like or investment property.

(742273) ANSONIA 513 N. Main St. $99,900.

4 Bed, 2 bath, 4 car det. Garage, deck, .9023 acre lot. (755742)

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Dr. Brian Dulin joins Greenville Heart Care

AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY Mike Baker Auctioneer/Broker 220 E. 4th St., Greenville, OH

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Weekly Auctions now featuring audio/video bidding.

Convenience fee for on-line bidders only.

GREENVILLE – Brian R. Dulin, MD, has joined Greenville Heart Care, an office of Dayton Heart Center. Dr. Dulin is board certified and fellowship trained in cardiovascular disease. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State College of Medicine and Public Health.

He completed an internal medicine residency from The University of Kentucky, and did a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Yale University.

Greenville Heart Care is located at 742 Sweitzer St., Suite One, Greenville. Dr. Dulin is accepting new patients and can be contacted by calling 937-547-9701.

Premier Physi-

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cian Network is one of the largest groups of primary and specialty care practices in Southwest Ohio.

More than 600 physicians and advanced practice providers make up this network throughout Greater Dayton and Northern Cincinnati. The network serves primary and urgent care needs of patients, and offers care in a va-

riety of specialties such as bariatrics, breast care, burn and wound care, cardiology, cardiovascular-thoracic surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecologic oncology, hand and reconstructive surgery, infectious diseases, maternal-fetal medicine, neurosciences, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic joint surgery, orthopedic spine surgery, ophthalmology, physiatry, plastic surgery, podiatry, psychology, pulmonology, sports medicine and urology. Premier Physician Network is part of Premier Health, which includes Miami Valley Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Dayton, Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley Medical Center.

CU Jazz Band comes to town GREENVILLE – Sassy trumpets, groovy bass lines, and the sounds of the Big Band era; an experience you won’t want to miss in Greenville.

The Greenville Instrumental Music Boosters will be hosting the Cedarville University Jazz Band, at Memorial Hall, on March 23 at 7 p.m.

Greenville graduate and trumpeter, Alex Lance, returns to his home stage with the Cedarville Jazz Band.

Cedarville is under the direction of Chet Jenkins.

Opening the evening will be the Greenville High School Jazz Scene under the direction of JR Price. Music to be performed by the Greenville Jazz Scene will be Sing, Sing, Sing, Take the A Train, All’s Well That Ends Well and other jazz and pop music.

GARAGE DOOR AUCTION Sat., March 24, 2018, 11:00 A.M.

Located at: Darke County Fairgrounds, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville, Ohio.

Take Rt. 49 to the South Side of Greenville to Fairgrounds.

Garage doors 8’, 9’, 10’, 12’, 14’, 15’, 16’, 18’ wide, residential & commercial garage door openers, garage door hardware, trim, track and springs.

For more information call 1-800-491-2575 or go to AuctionZip.com.

TERMS: cash, charge card and check w/positive I.D. 10% buyers premium will be charged. Tax will be charged unless you have a vendor’s number. All doors must be removed 2 hrs. after completion of auction.

(937) 316-8400 (937) 459-7686

OWNER: SHOFF DOOR CO. JACK GOODBAR COMPLETE AUCTION SERVICE

Admission is free; donations will be accepted to offset the expenses of the evening.

For more information, contact Jason Lance, GIMB president at (937) 621-9491.

Sealed Bid Sale 98.327 Acres Cropland

Richard S. Shives offers for sale on Saturday, April 14, 2018, a tract of 98.327 acres of bare cropland.

PROPERTY LOCATION: Situated in Darke County, Ohio, in the Township of Butler, and bounded on the west side by the Preble County Butler Township Rd., described as follows: Situated in the Northwest and Southwest Quarters of Section Nine (9), Town Ten (10) North, Range Two (2) East.

OFFERING OF BID: A bid shall submitted in a sealed envelope. The bid shall be mailed or delivered to the attention of John R. Shives, 243 Ft. Jefferson Avenue, Greenville, Ohio, 45331. The sealed bid must be received no later than Friday, April 13, 2018, at 5:00 PM. Bidder must clearly set forth bid in a total dollar amount. The subject property is being sold ‘as is’ subject to all easements and right of ways of record.

OPENING OF BIDS: The sealed bids will be opened at the office of SAMCO Appraisal Management Company, 243 Ft. Jefferson Avenue, Greenville, Ohio, on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM. All bidders who have submitted sealed bids may be present at the opening of the bids and may raise their bids. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall enter into a contract for the purchase of the 98.327 acres.

TERMS OF SALE: On April 14, 2018, the successful bidder shall execute a written, non-contingent contract for the purchase of said real estate and shall make a ten percent (10%) earnest money deposit of the purchase price at the time of the signing of the purchase contract. The balance of the purchase price shall be due and payable upon delivery of a warranty deed. The closing shall be within 30 days of the sale date.

Possession to be given to the purchaser immediate upon closing. Seller will pay the July 2018 installment of real estate taxes, and Purchaser will pay all taxes and assessments thereafter.

Any statements made on day of sale shall take precedence over any statements made in this advertisement. A bid packet including a map of real property, bid format and contract will be available electronically. Email bid package request to jshives@samco-amc.com or call 937417-1172.

MARCH 24, 2018 • 9:00AM PUBLIC SATURDAY, 9231 ST. RT. 722, LAURA, OHIO 45337 AUCTION Directions: Take S.R. 49 South approximately 13 miles to S.R. 722 then RIGHT or West on S.R. 722 approximately 1 mile to auction site. (WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS ON SALE DAY)

TRACTOR – SKID LOADER – FARM EQUIPMENT Ford 8000 Diesel Tractor, Full Set of Front Weights, Rear Wheel Weights, 18.4-15-34 Rubber, Good Tires All Around, Dual Remotes, 3-Point, Open Station, only 3,880 Hrs. runs/works good; Gehl 4400 (Gas) Skid Loader, Good Rubber, Runs/Works Good, 5 Ft. Bucket; Ford 3-Point 9 Shank Chisel Plow; 12 Ft. John Deere Field Cultivator w/Harrow; Oliver 12 Ft. Wheel Disc w/2 Ft. Folds & Harrow; Brillion 6 Ft. P.T.O. Pull Type Rotary Mower; (2) J&M 200 B.U. Hopper Wagons (1) on J.D. Gears w/Lights; J&M 250 B.U. Hopper Wagon w/Floaters & Lights; 16 Ft. Flat Bed Hay Wagon; New Holland Hay Rake; 300 Gal. Portable (Diesel) Fuel Tank; Cub Cadet 2166 Hydro Lawn Tractor; Gas Log Splitter; Craftsman 5 H.P. H. Duty Rear Tine Tiller; Troy-Bilt 6 ¾ H.P. 21” Self-Propelled, Rear Bagger Mower; 17 C.F. Dumping Lawn Trailer; (2) Gas Weed Trimmers; Rubber Tire Wheel Barrow.

AUTOMOBILE – CAMPER - MOTORCYCLES 2008 Ford Taurus Limited 4-Door Sedan, V-6, Auto, Full Power Equip., Power Sunroof, Chrome Wheels, 114,480 miles, Gray Exterior, Black Leather Interior, Runs Good; 1994 Coleman “Destiny” Pop-Up Camper with A/C (very nice camper); 2000 Suzuki DS-80 Motorbike; 1974 Yamaha Enduro 175 Motorcycle; Alum. Pull Behind Snowmobile Sled.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Early Sellers Cabinet (Painted), Porcelain Top, Roll-Up Door, Flour Bin & Sifter; #10 White Crock w/Blue Crown & Dbl. Handles; Wood Slaw Cutter; Cast Iron Kettle; (2) Galv. Wash Tubs; (2) 5 Gal. Ford Oil Cans; Early Sye; (2) Push Type Garden Cultivators; Hatchet; Hand Crank 20 Gal. Oil Tank; Acorn Porcelain Gas Stove Top; Wood Fair Tack Box; Stack of Wood Tobacco Lathe; Standing & Table Mdl. World Globes; (12) Drawer Wood Cabinet.

SHOP EQUIPMENT – POWER & HAND TOOLS Lincoln 225 Welder; Craftsman 2-Pc. Rolling Tool Chest; 2 ¼ Ton Floor Jack; Dewalt 14” Chop Saw (NEW – in box); Acetylene Torch, Hoses, Gauges & Cart; Milwaukee Dbl. Bench Grinder; McCulloch Titan 50 Gas Chain Saw; Makita Miter/Chop Saw; David White LP6-20 Sight Leveler & Transom; Milwaukee Elec. Saw-Zaw (in Case); McCulloch Mite-E-Lite 2000 Watt Gas Generator; Dayton Portable Air Compressor w/Hose; Korcher 2500 P.S.I. Gas Pressure Washer; Momentum Level Laser; Flaring & Swaging Tools; Rigid Pipe Threader Vise; Bosch Circular Saw; ½” Elec. Drill; sev. 3/8” Elec. Drills; Skil Jig Saw; Sears Table Saw; Bosch 4” Elec. Cut-Off Grinder; Sears 19.2 Volt Battery Tool Set; 10 Amp. Battery Charger; Elec. Drill Bit Sharpener; Ratchet Come-A-Long; Wrenches; Log Chains; ½” Socket Set; Vise Grips; Pliers; C-Clamps (all sizes); sev. Pipe Wrenches; sev. Adjustable Wrenches; Bottle Jacks; Solder Irons; Files; Splitting Wedges; 5 Ft. Level; sev. Pry Bars; Allen Wrenches; 100 Ft. Tape Measurers; Stapler; ¼” Socket Set; Craftsman 16 Gal. Shop Vacuum & others; Steel & Wood Rolling Tool Cabinets; Pump Sprayer; sev. 6 Ft. Wood Ladders; (2) 10 Ft. Werner Fiberglass Ladders; Fiberglass Extension Ladder; Stewart #51 Clipmaster Shears; Work Bench with 4” Wilton Vise; sev. other Work Benches; Cement Finish Tools; Wood Drill Bits; Braces; sev. Tool Boxes; 2 Wheel Hand Truck; Refrigerator Hand Truck; Rope & Pulleys; Saw Horses; Post Hole Driver; 3/10 H.P. Sump Pump; Stanley Elec. Belt Sander; 6” Elec. Buffer; H. Duty Grinder; Hammers; Jumper Cables; Tin Snips; Extension Cords.

FURNITURE Maple Dbl. Drop Dining Table & (4) Chairs; Maple Kitchen Hutch; 4-Pc. Oak Bedroom Suite, Dbl. Bed, Dresser w/Mirror, Chest of Drawers, Night Stand; Maple Chest of Drawers; Black Leather Power Lift Chair; 3-Cushion Black Leather Sofa; Brown Cloth Power Lift Chair; Pair of Marble Top Lamp Tables; 6 Ft. Oak Bookcase; (2) small Oak Desks; Story & Clark Upright Piano & Bench; Computer Desk; 4 Drawer Oak Chest; Cedar Chest; 6 Ft. Wood Wardrobe; 2 & 4 Drawer File Cabinets; DVD Player w/Headphones; Record Player; Radio; C.D. Player; Porch Glider; Patio Furniture.

MISC. Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer; Rabbit & other Cages; misc. Traps; Round Pipe Cattle Feeder; (2) Cattle Feeders; Chicken Water Heater; Pet Cage; Canning Jars; Chicken Feeders & Waterers; Poly Compost Barrel; Standing Water Sprinkler; Steel Fence Posts; Rolls of Barbwire; Chicken Fence; (3) Galv. Water Tanks; Rolls of Safety Orange Fence; PCV Pipes & Fittings; lots of Long Handle Yard Tools; Hog Guidance Panels; sev. Wire Hog Panels; 10’ & 12’ Metal Gates; Pipe Gates; Wood Gates; Wood Fence Panels; Sheet Metal Pieces; misc. Plywood & other Wood; Rubber Roofing; Rolls of Tar Paper; approximately 40 Bales of older Hay; old Barn Siding on barn to tear down; lots of Firewood; Bolts; Screws; Nails; Hwd.; Metal Scrap Pile; SS Sinks; sev. Metal Shelves; Metal Cabinet; Reese Hitch & Receivers; Propane Cooker; Kenmore Gas Grill; (2) Girls Bicycles (both nice); NEW Roll of Clear Greenhouse Plastic; Coil of Alum. Trim; Picnic Table.

CLAGETT FAMILY AUCTION

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.

• 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!

• 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

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) has been accredited by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) for the quality of services and supports it provides to people with disabilities.

Accreditation Reviews are conducted by DODD to ensure that County Boards

of Developmental Disabilities meet accreditation standards as outlined in Ohio Administrative Code. Based on the results of an accreditation review, a County Board of DD is awarded an accreditation of one or three years.

The comprehensive state review of Darke DD was conducted in September 2017. A team of surveyors from

DODD reviewed all areas of county board operations, including personnel administration, service planning and delivery, medication administration, behavior support, money management, waiver administration, health and welfare, and other indicators of the general effectiveness of Darke DD operations. The results of the review

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APP. 170 GUNS AND FIREARMS. We will be offering MANY Collectable COLTS. There will be NEW, USED, UNFIRED, RARE & HARD TO FIND FIREARMS! Pistols, Revolvers, Shotguns, Rifles, Muzzle Loaders, Conversion Kits, Air & BB Guns. Many in their Original Box or Case.

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POSTERS-BANNERS-CALENDARS-KNIVES-BAYONETSAMMO-RELOADING-TRAP THROWERS: Posters: Remington Bullet Knife Posters from the 1970’s and 1980’s some w/the knives); Calendars (varies yrs and numerous Gun & Ammo Manufactures; Banners; Vintage Ammo Boxes; Holsters, Magazine; 5’ tall Smith & Wesson glass frt display; Arrow Heads; Wood Gun Rack for table top; Fishing Equipment; Colt 22 Ace Magazines; Bayonets; Knives; Pocket Knives; (ReLoad: MEC 9000G 12ga reloader), Ammo (9mm. 22 cal and others); Steel Shelving, Displays, Shop Vacs; Misc Battery powered tools; Lawn Sweeper, Craftsman Aerator, Simplicity Gas Snow Blower; AND 38 RANDGE, One Rm Air Conditioner; Central Air Evaporator, 4’ wall exhaust fan; (Target: Champion Single & Double 12 vt battery Clay Target Throwers; Champion EasyBird 12 vt battery Auto Feed 6 Pack Trap Thrower w/ Oscillating Base;) and MUCH MORE TO LIST!

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LARRY MARTINO AUCTIONEER REALTOR BERKSHIRE HATAHWAY HOME SERVICES & TIM LANDIS AUCTIONEER larry@larrymartino.com All Info At AUCTIONZIP.COM ID #3859 Terms and Info: BRING A FRIEND as WE MAY SELL IN 2 RINGS! Plan to spend the Day! A few Firearms & items will sell with reserve. Preview Friday Mar 30th 12 noon to 6pm? NO BUYERS PREMIUM! Sales tax must be collected. Accepting phone and absentee bids. Cash, Check (Ohio Resident), Credit card with 3% clerk fee. Back Ground Check: Must be performed. CCW holders with issue date after Mar 25, 2015 must fill out form. Indiana buyers can go through OneShot Sports in Portland Ind. Info for that at auction. Buyers from other States must provide a current FFL Holder from your state so we can ship, shipping at your expense.

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found that Darke DD achieved substantial compliance with standards established for the review and subsequently obtained the maximum possible award term, a three-year period of accreditation by DODD. “I’m grateful for the hard work of our staff that resulted in a three-year accreditation award.

Our staff members have a passion for coordinating quality person-centered services and supports for people served by Darke DD,� commented Michael Beasecker, Darke DD Superintendent.

The surveyors singled out the entrance conference as a highlight of the review. Individuals supported by Darke DD enthusiastically shared their life experiences with reviewers by talking about relationships and advocacy in the community. Staff members also participated in the entrance conference and shared their perspective on person-centered planning concepts and community-based opportunities. The Accreditation Review Team commended Darke DD on the public relations videos that were shared as part of the review. The overall theme was to empower people to explore possibilities for their lives.

In 2017, Darke DD supported more than 450 individuals living in Darke County through early intervention, school, adult, residential, and other home and community-based programs.

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LEGAL NOTICE

Darke DD receives 3-year accreditation

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CITY OF GREENVILLE On March 6, 2018, the City of Greenville, Ohio adopted the following legislation: • Ordinance #18-26 increasing the number of street openings to be permitted, and reducing the amount of the guarantee bond to be required, in connection with the 2018 Vectren Energy delivery gas lateral replacement project • Ordinance #18-27 consenting to ODOT PID No. 105419 County/Route/Section: D07 BH FY20 (C) • Resolution #18-28 authorizing financial assistance in support of the endeavors and pursuits of certain community-based entities 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 3/11, 3/18 2T

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF DARKE COUNTY, OHIO

Judge Johnathan P. Hein Case N. 18CV00095 THOMAS W. DEETER Successor Co-Trustee of the Mary G. Deeter Revocable Living Trust Dated April 8, 2004, et. al., Plaintiffs vs THOMAS W. DEETER et. al., Defendants.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF NORMAN B. TEAFORD a/k/a NORMAN BAKER TEAFORD, Defendants whose last known address is: Unknown, and who cannot be served, will take notice that on March 5, 2018, Plaintiffs filed a Complaint to Quiet Title, for Declaratory Judgement, and for Reformation of the Deed in the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, being Case N. 18CV00095, on the docket of the Court. Pursuant to said Complaint, Plaintiffs are seeking the Court’s determination for a finding and an order that paragraph numbered 2, as is more particularly set forth below under restrictions and exceptions following the legal description, as is contained in the Warranty Deed dated July 7, 1976, from Gale E. Teaford and Madonna E. Teaford, Grantors, now deceased, to Paul A. Deeter and Mary G. Deeter, Grantees, now deceased recorded on July 9, 1976, in Deed Volume 434, Page 342 in the Office of the Recorder of Darke County, Ohio, is a personal covenant between the original Grantors and Grantees and is not a restrictive covenant which runs with the land and, by virtue thereof, is void and unenforceable by the successors in interest of Gale E. Teaford and Madonna E. Teaford, and by the successors in interest of Paul A. Deeter and Mary G. Deeter; that the title to said real estate be quieted as against all of the Defendants named in the Complaint and all others claiming through or under them; to reform the existing deed and subsequent deeds accordingly; and for such further relief, both in law and in equity, to which Plaintiffs may be entitled. The real estate is described as follows: Situated in the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Town 11 North, Range 1 East, Village of Palestine, Liberty Township, Darke County, Ohio and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin at the northwest corner of Benjamin Eakins Plat in the Village of Palestine as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 3 of the Darke County Plat Records; thence South 7° 10’ East with the west line of said Eakins Plat 195,52 feet to an iron pin in the centerline extension of 2nd Cross Street, passing an iron pipe at a distance of 162.52 feet; thence South 83° 25’ West with the centerline extension of 2nd Cross Street 219.82 feet to an iron pin; thence North 7° 10’ West for a distance of 200.83 feet to an iron pin passing an iron pin at a distance of 33.00 feet; thence North 84° 48’ East for a distance of 219.94 feet to the place of beginning, containing 1.00 Acres, more or less, subject to all legal highways and easements of record in particular a 33 foot easement for road purposes off the south side of the above described tract and a 10 foot easement for a drainage tile crossing the northern part of the above described tract.

Description prepared by James A. Vanden Bosch, Registered Surveyor No. 6009, from a survey made in June, 19 The above-described tract is also described as being situated in the Township of Liberty, in the County of Darke, and the State of Ohio.

Being Lot Numbered Seven (7) in the Teaford’s Subdivision as recorded in Volume 17, Page 186, of the Plat records of Darke County, Ohio, but subject to all legal highways and easements of record.

Parcel Number: 136-2-111-15-02-01-149-00 (1.00 Acre m/l) Property Address: 227 2nd Cross Street, Palestine, Ohio 45352 Subject to the following restrictions and exceptions: 1. Excepting and reserving to the grantors, their heirs and assigns, the right to use and maintain the drain tile heretofore installed in and across said premises, for the use and benefit of adjacent and neighboring premises, together with the right to enter upon said premises for the purpose of repairing or reconstructing said drain tile; the location of said drain tile appearing as a ten foot easement on the plat of said premises recorded in Plat Book 10, page 193, Recorder’s Office, Darke County, Ohio.

2. Grantors agree to protect and save harmless said Grantees from all assessments for the opening of 2nd Cross Street across the southern boundary of said tract; and agree to open said street for a distance of 100.00 feet from the eastern boundary of said tract.

All Defendants will take notice that they are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days from the last publication of this notice. This publication is authorized by Ohio Revixsed Code Section 2703.14 and Ohio Civil Rule 4.4 (A).

Respectfully submitted, HANES LAW GROUP, LTD Attorneys for Plaintiffs, Thomas W. Deeter Deborah E. Lawrence, and Gary A. Deeter, Successor Co-Trustees of the Mary G. Deeter Revocable Living Trust Dated April 8, 2004 Daniel C. Schipfer, Jr., of Counsel (0018301) 507 South Broadway Greenville, Ohio 45331 Telephone: (937) 548-1157 Facsimile: (937) 548-2734 E-mail: dschipfer@haneslaw.com 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 6T

Darke County Sheriff’s Estate Sales

For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

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

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JPMorgan Mortgage VS. Kenneth Hix, et al.

No. 17CV00250

Greenville Federal VS. Lisa Rench, et al.

No. 17CV00600

Wells Fargo Bank VS. Keith Olson, et al.

No. 17CV00561

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, April 6, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County towit:

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, April 6, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Arcanum in Darke County to-wit:

Eileen Woodman VS. Estate of James Weyant & Wanda Weyant, et al.

No. 17CV00513

Fifth Third Mortgage VS. Unknown Heirs of Donna Donovan, et al.

No. 17CV00442

Street Address: 211 Oxford Dr. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226010115200

Street Address: 206 W. First St. Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P59230809040410300

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $66,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination.

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, April 20, 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 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $81,000.00 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, April 20, 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 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 3T

General Information The Sheriff is issued Orders of Sales from the Clerk of Courts Office. Sales are advertised in The Early Bird once every week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff’s Office does not mail or give away a list of properties or information about purchasing foreclosed property.

The properties are not available for tour or inspection as the Sheriff’s Office does not have keys to any properties. Prior to the sale, most properties are appraised from the outside only. The property is sold “as is�, caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). The Sheriff’s office does not have information on liens or taxes.

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, April 6, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of York in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 5690 White Coppess Rd. Versailles, Ohio Parcel Number: U77031118000020200 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $60,000.00 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, April 20, 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 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 3T

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, April 6, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Village of Gettysburg in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 147 W. Main St. Gettysburg, Ohio Parcel Number: A05431025020310200 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $60,000.00 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, April 20, 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 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 3T

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.

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, April 6, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County towit: Street Address: 113 Deshler Ave. Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235010713600 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor.

Property was appraised at $23,000.00 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, April 20, 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 3/18, 3/25, 4/1 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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Veterans Services speaks at PERI lunch

Local teens will have the opportunity to compete in the Greenville Public Library’s Super Smash Bros. Tournament.

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Tournament at Library GREENVILLE – Teens are invited to join the Greenville Public Library on Saturday, March 24, 1 p.m., for some Super Smash fun. Team up with your favorite Super Smash character and try to win it all. The tournament will feature a bracket-style format, so if you want to play you need to sign up.

All you need to do is see YA Specialist Amanda Ol-

son to get your name on the list. This event is intended for kids ages 11-18. Super Smash Bros. will remain in the Wii located in the YA area of the library until after the March 24 tournament has concluded, allowing those who have entered time to practice and choose which Smash character they’d like to select for the tourney. Yes, there will be snacks.

Harrison represents county on DD Council GREENVILLE – Darke County resident Matt Harrison was recently appointed by Governor John Kasich to a three-year term on the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council.

The Ohio DD Council is one of a national network of state councils, committed to self-determination and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities. With the mission of creating change that improves independence, productivity and inclusion for people with developmental disabilities and their families in community life, the council members use their positions to advocate, initiate, demonstrate and educate society in order to improve Ohio’s capacity for delivering services to people with developmental disabilities.

Operating under the authority of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, the council is comprised of approximately 31 members, 60 percent of who represent people with disabilities, and parents and guardians of people with developmental disabilities. Focusing on areas of interest including Assistive Technology, Children and Health, Community Living, Employment, Leadership, Outreach and Public Policy, each member must agree to serve on at least two sub-committees.

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He has participated on the Darke County Advocacy in Action committee, the Darke County Aktion Club, and was an Ohio Leader through Project STIR (Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility).

Also an avid donor with the American Red Cross, Harrison is always open to giving back to his community.

When asked what he is most excited about regarding his appointment to the council Harrison stated, “I feel awesome because I can use this position to advocate for change for individuals that don’t have as many options or opportunities as I do.”

Since 1987, March has been designated as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness month.

This month is used to highlight the contributions and needs of the estimated 4 million Americans living with a developmental disability. As part of March Awareness Month, Darke DD would like to congratulate and highlight Harrison on his appointment to the Ohio DD Council.

Dean’s List

TIPP CITY – Sarah K. Herzog, 2014 Greenville High School graduate, of Tipp City, has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s College of Science for outstanding scholarship during the Fall 2017 semester.

Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college.

GREENVILLE – Thomas A. Pitman, Department Head of the Darke County Veterans Services Office, will be the guest speaker at the Public Employee Retirees Luncheon Meeting on Monday, April 2, 11:30 a.m., at the VFW on Ohio St., Greenville. PERI is urging members, OPERS eligible nonmembers, and any interested veterans and their spouses to attend this meeting that has been planned to help them learn about benefits of which they or their relatives might not be aware. Questions will be welcome.

To make reservations for the luncheon, PERI members will be contacted by the calling committee. Non members and interested

Veterans may contact Vivian Nieport, Attendance and Contact Chairman at 937548-3961 on or by Tuesday, March 27.

Pitman, who was born and raised in Darke County, enlisted in the United States Air Force soon after he had graduated from Tri Village High School in 1985. Describing his military career, he said that he has served in countries throughout the world that included Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Germany, Korea, and Japan. After retiring in 2010, at the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, he moved back to Darke County.

He said it wasn’t until 2013 that he began his second rewarding career as the Department Head of the

Darke County Veterans Services Office. In this capacity, he said he has had the opportunity of putting Veterans in touch with their VA benefits such as education, service connected disability compensation, war time pensions, survivors benefits, and medical benefits.

He can also arrange transportation to the Dayton and Cincinnati VA medical centers for Veterans who have medical appointments.

Although he says he feels rewarded for the opportunity to serve Darke County Veterans, the Veterans he serves are equally rewarded.

Having moved from serving his country to serving his county, one fact is certain, Darke County Veterans are fortunate to have him as the go to person to answer their questions.

Moving from the military back to civilian life is an adjustment for Veterans especially when it comes to obtaining the benefits they deserve. In fact, some older Veterans have stated that they missed out on some of their benefits because they were either not aware of them or never thought to enquire about them. Pitman has helped solve this problem by reaching out to them rather than waiting for them to reach out to him. This is evident by his willingness to speak at PERI’s luncheon.

PERI members and others who have not served in the military can also learn from his presentation, especially if they have a son, daughter, grandchild or another relative who is thinking about enlisting or has enlisted already.

DAR hosts annual ROTC Demonstration GREENVILLE TRANSMISSION GREENVILLE – On Saturday, March 17 at 2 p.m. at the Greenville Senior High School gymnasium, the Daughters of American Revolution Fort Greenville Chapter in conjunction with Greenville Senior High School NJROTC will host the sixth annual Drill Demonstration Open House. The public is invited to attend.

The Greenville Senior High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Cadets will demonstrate their marching skills for their family, friends and general public. The event will start with the GHS NJROTC presenting Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a demonstration of Color Guard precision marching. Next will follow a demonstration of unarmed and armed platoon drill required for formal competitions. GHS NJROTC will finish with a demonstration of their unarmed and armed exhibition teams where students are given freedom to perform military drill of their choosing and design.

Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR will present the ROTC Medal to a Cadet. The medal is awarded to a Cadet for his/her outstanding ability

Kindergarten registration

GREENVILLE – St. Mary’s School Kindergarten Screening will take place Friday, April 6, from 8 a.m.–noon. Call the school office at 548-2345 to set up an appointment.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30.

Please provide copies of your child’s birth certificate, immunization records and custody papers (if applicable).

Donation to Shelter

GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter as well as the Friends of the Shelter say thank you to Carissa Deal, Alexis Phillips and families and friends who hosted an event and went to Rural King and collect donations on Feb. 24. Also a thank you to Rural King for allowing the collection.

The donations added up to $343.09. Thanks also to everyone who contributed to this amount. Every dollar counts.

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Eggstravaganza will be held in Ansonia ANSONIA – The Ansonia FFA in conjunction with Ansonia American Legion, are planning the 15th annual Ansonia Community Eggstravaganza. This event will be held March 31 at the Ansonia FFA Greenhouse located behind Ansonia Schools.

Bring your own baskets and plan to fill them

as they have nearly 5,000 eggs to find. Egg hunts for infants through age 11 will begin at 1:30 p.m.

There will also be egg coloring, face painting and more for everyone to enjoy. The Easter Bunny will also be on-hand between 12:30 and 2 p.m.

The greenhouse will also be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. In the event

of inclement weather the event will be held inside the school. The event is free to the community so make plans to attend. This will be the only egg hunt held in Ansonia this year. For more information, contact any of the groups planning this event or check out the Ansonia FFA Greenhouse Facebook page.

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These dinners will help benefit the FFA Alumni Scholarships and activities.

Purchase tickets through any FFA member, or by calling Dena Wuebker (937-423-2369), Colton Prescott (260-7292713), Julie Bergman, FFA Alumni President (937-417-3770), Jon Berg-

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NEW MADISON – As part of the outreach program of Unit 245 American Legion Auxiliary under the Youth Chairmanship of Marian Eley, members of the Auxiliary and Legion visited the fourth-grade classrooms at Tri-Village School recently. Colored paper, stickers, paper doilies, glue and assorted art supplies were distributed to the students who with heart-warming enthusiasm created original valentines for patients at the Dayton VA Hospital in appreciation of their service to their country.

Students demonstrated and practiced skills in letter writing, penmanship, social studies, history, art, spelling and community service. A lively question and answer period took

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CAB 4X4 P.U., 4.3L V6, auto, air, cruise, like new, red, 22,900 miles ........................................................................................................................... $26,995 .........$25,500 2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LATUTUDE FWD, 2.4L, 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., white, 56,786 miles ........ $17,995 .........$16.900 2016 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, all power, exc. cond., champagne silver, 38,506 miles ..................................................................................................... $25,995 .........$24,500 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO REG. CAB 2WD PU, 4.3L, V6, one owner, air, auto, nice, brown, 68,117 miles ....................................................................................................................... $13,995 .........$12,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, one owner, loaded, super nice, crystal red, 53,627 miles ................................................................................................................ $20,995 .........$19,500 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT DOUBLE CAB 4WD, 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, white, 45,613 miles ........................................................................................................................ $28,995 .........$27,500 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, exc. cond., crystal red, 73,013 miles ................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,900 2014 CHEVY EQUINOX LT FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, sunroof, loaded, super nice, white, 54,687 miles ........................................................................................................................ $18,995 .........$17,500 2014 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT, CREW CAB 4X4 PU, 5.3L V8, loaded, one owner, very nice, black, 68,168 miles ........................................................................................................................ $28,995 .........$27,900 2013 GMC ACADIA SLT FWD, 3.6L, V6, leather, loaded, super nice, champagne silver, 51,007 miles ..................................................................................................... $22,995 .........$21,500 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon, 87,380 miles .................................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,900 2013 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, sunroof, loaded, very nice, black, 93,288 miles................................................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,500 2013 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, diamond white, 120,011 miles ....................................................................................................... $15,995 .........$14,900 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 69,174 miles ......................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,500 2012 CHEVY EQUINOX LTZ FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 62,427 miles.......... $15,995 .........$14,900 2012 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO EXT. CAB 2WD PU, 4.3L V6, one owner, auto, air, exc. cond., silver, 41,676 miles......................................................................................................................... $18,995 .........$17,900 2011 CHEVY 1 TON LT CREW CAB DUALLY 4X4 P.U., 6.6L, Duramax Diesel, leather, loaded, exc. cond., white, 279,057 miles .................................................................................................... $26,995 .........$25,500 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT FWD, 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, nice, white, 136,322 miles.................. $9,995 ...........$8,500 2009 CHEVY COLORADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.7L 5 cyl., one owner, all power, exc. cond. black, 170,991 miles ...................................................................................................................... $11,995 .........$10,900 2008 CHEVY COLORADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 3.7L 5 cyl., leather, loaded, exc. cond., red, 112,118 miles ......................................................................................................................... $12,995 .........$11,900 2008 CHEVY UPLANDER LS VAN, 3.9L V6, well equipped, very nice, maroon, 143,482 miles............. $6,995 ...........$5,500 2008 HONDA ODYSSEY TOURING VAN, 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 165,145 miles .......................................................................................................................... $9,995 ...........$8,500 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY LX VAN, 3.3L V6, loaded, good cond., silver, 159,197 miles......................................................................................................................... $3,995 ...........$2,900 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE AWD, 6.2L V8, sunroof, leather, loaded, sharp, diamond white, 98,659 miles................................................................................................................................... $17,995 .........$16,900 2007 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT, EXT. CAB 2WD, P.U., 5.3L V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 141,575 miles .................................................................................................. $11,995 .........$10,500 2007 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT 4X4, 4.2L 6 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., gray, 175,645 miles .......................................................................................................................... $8,995 ...........$7,500 2006 CHEVY ½ TON SILVERADO LT CREW CAB 4X4 P.U., 5.3L V8, all power, very nice, black, 102,187 miles ...................................................................................................................... $13,995 .........$12,500 2005 FORD RANGER XLT SUPER CAB 2WD P.U., 3.0L V6, auto, air, cruise, good cond., black, 220,261 miles ........................................................................................................................ $4,995 ...........$3,900 2005 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., diamond white, 150,250 miles ....................................................................................................... $10,995 ...........$9,500 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO ¾ TON, LT, CREW CAB, 4X4 P.U., 8.1L V8, leather, loaded, very nice, maroon, 174,927 miles .................................................................................................................. $11,995 .........$10,500 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER EXT. LS 4X4, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, very nice, blue, 219,822 miles .......................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900

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2003 CHEVY AVALANCHE 4X4, 5.3L V8, leather, loaded, very nice, beige, 121,722 mile..................... $8,995 ...........$7,500 2004 CHEVY COLORADO REG CAB 2WD P.U., 2.8L 4 cyl., 5 speed, air, sharp, yellow, 166,455 miles ....................................................................................................................... $7,995 ...........$6,500 2004 CADILLAC SRX AWD, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, good cond., beige, 105,466 miles ...................... $7,995 ...........$6,900 2004 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD, 4.2L, 6 cyl., all power, exc. cond., blue, 148,224 miles ............. $6,995 ...........$5,900 2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE VAN, 3.4L, V6, all power, good cond., maroon, 149,274 miles .................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 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 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 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

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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 2015 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., well equipped, exc. cond., gray, 20,560 miles..................... $13,995 .........$12,900 2015 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., blue, 26,006 miles .............................. $16,995 .........$15,500 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 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 IMPALA LTZ, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, diamond white, 56,311 miles ......................................................................................................... $22,995 .........$21,500 2013 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 59,616 miles ......................... $13,995 .........$12,500 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 2007 CHEVY COBALT LT, 2 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., well equipped, very nice, silver, 141,817 miles ................... $4,995 ...........$3,900 1989 CHEVY CAMARO IROC Z, 2 dr., 5.7L Tuned Port V8, loaded, show car, red, 53,946 miles ........................................................................................................................... $16,995 .........$15,900

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2017 CADILLAC XTS LUXURY, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, like new, silver, 30,734 miles .............. $29,995 .........$28,900 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA S, 4 dr., 1.8L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., black, 38,447 miles........................ $14,995 .........$13,500 2012 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., black, 111,220 miles ............... $10,995 ...........$8,900 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 162,984 miles ........................................................................................................................ $6,995 ...........$5,500 2008 MERCURY MILAN PREMIER, 4 dr., 3.0L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, super nice, beige, 69,814 miles ........................................................................................................................ $10,995 ...........$9,500 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 2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, very nice, blue, 191,632 miles................................................................................................................................... $4,995 ...........$3,500 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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4X4 DIESEL DUMP TRUCK * 4X4 TRUCKS * SUV * TANKER TRUCK 2010 F450 Diesel 4X4 Dump Truck, Back pack tool box, 9' dump body, loaded, 24,000 miles, new tires, very nice truck, sells with option of Boss 9'2" SS DXT Vplow (warranty) and 2017 Buyers Stainless Steel Vbox Spreader ext. kit, gas, controls, LED strobes/Lights (Warranty). 2008 GMC Sierra 4X4, Regular Cab, 5.4L V8, long bed, loaded (nice truck). 2004 F-150 Super-Cab 4X4, V-8, Auto, Short bed, Loaded. 2008 GMC Acadia AWD SLT, leather, loaded, 1 owner, 130,000 miles. 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, long bed, lift gate. 1999 Ford F-350 4X4 Diesel Pick-up, 7.3L power stroke, auto, air, regular cab, long bed, (only 130,000 miles). 1995 Ford Ranger, 4X4, Cab and Half, Auto, V-6.

1989 Ford F800 Dump Truck, 7.8L Diesel w/plow and spreader, 70K Miles. 1979 Chevrolet Bruin Tanker Truck, Detroit, 13 speed, pump in good working condition, 2,700 gallon water tank, 56,125 actual miles. 2000 GMC 3500 1 Ton 4X4 Utility, boss 8’2” VXT V-Plow TGS 600 tailgate spreader 118K Miles 350 gas auto. 1987 Chevy C30, 350 V-8, 400 auto. 1963 Econoline Truck, 302 V-8, 3 speed, No Rust, (MUST SEE). 2000 Pontiac GT, Leather, 4 door. 8' Gallion Dump Bed. Antique Fire Extinguisher on Cart.

ZERO TURN MOWERS * LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT * RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 2017 John Deere Z930M, 27HP, 60" MOD Deck, Susp Seat, Tweels, 515 hours (warranty). 2017 John Deere Z950R, 29HP, Hyd lift, 72" deck, susp seat, tweels, chute deflector 540 hours (warranty). 2017 John Deere Z950R, 29HP, Hyd lift, 72" deck, susp seat, tweels, 572 hours (warranty). 2017 Husqvarna PZ, 72" 31HP EFI (330hours). 2016 John Deere Z950R 29HP, Hyd lift, 60" MOD, tweels, Susp seat, 850 hours (warranty). 2016 John Deere 960R, 32HP, Hyd Lift, 60" MOD, Susp Seat, 1280 hours. 2016 John Deere Z950R 29HP, Hyd lift, 60" MOD, Susp seat. 2016 John Deere Z906R, 32HP, 72" deck, hyd lift, Susp seat. 2016 Dixie Chopper Stander, 48" Stryker 26HP, (74 hours). 2016 Xmark LZX 921 Lazer Z Mower, 72" Deck, Sups seat, striper kit, chute blocker, 1182 hours. John Deere 930M 60" MOD. John Deere 930M 60" MOD Has powertrain warranty. (2) 2015 John Deere Z950R, 60" MOD. 2015 Grasshopper 329 Zero Turn Mower, 29HP Gas, 60" Deck, Grammer Seat, 16M1 Power Vac Collection System with dump gate. JD X485 Garden Tractor, 24HP Liquid cooled, Hydrostatic drive, power steering, 62" hydraulic lift deck, turf tires, aux hydraulics 1300 hours. JD 445 Garden Tractor, 24HP liquid cooled, hyd drive, 60" hyd lift deck, aux hyd, turf tires, 1641 hours. JD 445 Garden Tractor, 24HP liquid cooled, hyd drive, power steering, 54" deck, grass / leaf collection system.

John Deere 322 Garden Tractor, Kubota Gas, 50" deck, power steering. Wheelhorse C160 Automatic Garden Tractor, Kohler, snow plow, wheel weights.

Wheelhorse 417A Hydro Garden Tractor, snow plow. Husky 1256 Hydro Garden Tractor, Wisconsin , snow blower, chains. Ford LGT165 Garden Tractor, Leaf Vac, Snow Blade. John Deere Snow Blower, fits 317-332, John Deere Snow Plow, power angle, fits 317-332, John Deere 54" Power Angle Snow Plow, Fits 425-455, John Deere 54" Power Angle Snow Plow, Fits X475-485. Multiple Push Mowers. Femco 180lb elec fertilizer spreader. Lesco Fertilizer Spreaders, Edge Master Bed Edger, steerable honda engine. Plate compactor, stone SFP 3,000, Honda eng. Walk behind tiller, Classen over seeder. John Deere 4X2 Gator with cab and Plow. 1998 Honda Goldwing 1200cc (nice). Kubota RTV 900 4X4, Diesel, Hyd Dump, brush gard, enclosed cab w/heat, 1200 hours. Easy Go Golf Cart, convertible seat, custom tires/wheels. SkiDoo Grand Touring 2 seat snow mobile. Jag 2000 snow mobile. Suzuki Vision 500 4X4 ATV. Hog Roaster (tow-able). Thompson Wood Boat, 1950's Era. Yamaha Big Bear 400 4-wheeler.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT * MAN-LIFT * FARM/HAY EQUIPMENT 2013 Bobcat S-590 Skidloader, 2 speed, cab w/heat & air, quick attach, stereo, one owner (1180 hrs). 2003 Bobcat S185, Cab, heat,air, quick attach, 4400 hours, new engine from bobcat (at 3800hrs). Bobcat Landscape Rake, 2016 72" LR6B. 2008 Bobcat Rock Hound, 6B 72". Pallet Forks. Misc buckets, Bobcat Sweeper Bucket, 2016 72" w/gutter brush. Bobcat 709 Backhoe, attachment with loader brackets. Caterpillar D5 Dozer, Felco open cab, excellent working condition, SN9621438. Terex L 15 Loader, 1 3/4 Yard Bucket, runs and works good. 2007 Biljax Towable 363T Man Lift, Electric over hydraulic (NICE). 2004 Cat Challenger MT285B 4X4 Tractor, diesel, cab, w/ML40B Loader, Cox 16' tandem axle gooseneck trailer, mesh ramps, traileaze 20' Heavy duty equipment trailer (good). Stock Trailer, 14' tandem axle w/ split gate. New Holland 258 5 Bar hay rake, dolly hitch. New Holland 256 5 bar rake. New Holland 252 Dual Rake Bridge Hitch, hydraulic side swing (Like New), 4 Basket tedder w/hyd fold, (2) Bale Queen kicker wagons, 30' electric conveyor, Hesston Stackhand 10, (2) Hay wagons, J&M Hopper wagons, John Deere Mower, Model 503. 400 Bushel Center Dump Hopper. Clamp on tractor duals.

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BOSS SNOWPLOWS * SALT SPREADERS * PUSHER BOXES * SKIDSTEER SNOW PLOWS (3) 2017 Boss 9'2" Stainless Steel DXT V-Plows, 6way controllers, deflector kit, smartlock, wiring, sells with used truck mount of choice, (warranty). Boss 8'2" Steel V-Plow, complete. Western 8' Unimount Pro Snow Plow, complete unit. (2) Western 7'6 Unimount Pro Snow Plow, complete unit. Snow Way 7'6 Power angle snow plow with down pressure complete unit. Fisher 8'6" Steel Vplow, 6-way, Minute Mount QH, complete unit. 7’6Đ Curtis Quick Hitch Sno Pro 3000 Snow Plow, complete unit. Buyers 9' 4 cu yd stainless steel vbox salt/sand spreader, gas drive, controls, (NICE UNIT). Buyers 8' SS electric V-box.

Western 8' Ice Breaker V-box Salt spreader, 11HP Honda, w/controller. Boss TGS300 Tailgate spreader, reece hitch, variable speed control. Stainless Steel Tailgate Sander. 7'6" Skid Steer Pusher box. Snow Pusher, Scoop Dogg, 12' Backhoe/Loader. 11' Power angle snow plow w/truck mount. Brine Tank with brackets. Ladder Rack, BRICK PAVERS/WALL STONE * TREES * MISC ITEMS Reading Rock Oxford Tumbled Pavers, OC2, Squares & Rectangles, Oberfields 8CM Washington permeable flag stone pavers, Reading Rock Oxford Pavers, OC2 Hampton Blend, Heritage Blend, Charcoal & More, Natural Cut limestone, Bedford Tumbled Wall stone, 4” x 12”, buff pewter, Unilock Wallstone, Reading Rock Recon Retaining Wall Block, FB45 Rustic Natural, Decorative Landscape Rocks, Unilock, and Hessit Decorative Wall Stone in various colors, Tree’s, 3’-7’ Colorado Blue, Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Scotch & White Pine, freshly dug, Shop Items to include: Honda Pressure washer, Job Box, Diamond plate tool box, Hobart 250 Welder, Ford Gas motor, Troy Built 5000KW Generator, 3500KW Generator, Stainless Steel fuel tanks with pumps, over 50 good truck/trailer tires and wheels.

Please check www.auctionzip.com for updated list. TERMS: Cash or check with proper ID, out of state with bank letter, Visa and MasterCard (with 3% clerking fee), sales tax applies on all items. There will not be a buyer’s premium for onsite buyers. Additional terms will apply for internet bidders. Loading is available. Inventory is subject to change up to sale date. Please contact Flory Landscaping at 937-548-2200 for updated listing prior to sale.

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