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Stack of most recent bundle of Rx pills set to be destroyed. (Clinton Randall photo)

GPD continues public Rx pill drop-off and disposal service CLINTON RANDALL

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GREENVILLE – Since it’s launch in April 2013, the Greenville Police Department’s prescription pill drop-off program has collected nearly 500 pounds of old and unused pills to-date. This marks a substantial increase from the 102 pounds reported in a September 2014 Early Bird article. To collect the expired and unused capsules and tablets, the department houses a public receptacle in the lobby of the police station – allowing public pill drop-offs of any type for safe disposal. “We take the bundles to the Piqua Foundry where the bags of pills are tossed in with iron ore for fast and efficient disposal,” said Greenville Police Chief Dennis Butts. The police department recently emptied the lobby drop-off box, collecting almost 15 evidence bags full of all sorts of medications…from blood pressure to narcotic painkillers. According to the Chief, this makes about the fifth time

they will take the pills to be destroyed. At the Piqua Champion Foundry location the pills are disintegrated at fire temperatures of over 1800 degrees. “This is a safe method that causes no environmental hazards,” added Greenville Detective Eric Roberts. “We would much rather see the pills destroyed like this than flushed down the toilet or thrown in the trash!” According to Chief Butts, the GPD lobby drop-off box is accessible around the clock for anyone with medications they no longer need or expired in their medicine cabinets. “We do not monitor who brings in any pills and no questions are asked. This is simply to ensure these medications are disposed of in a safe, proper method,” Chief Butts concluded. The 24-hour drop box is located in the Greenville Police Department lobby at 122 W. Main St. This is for pills only, no liquid medication or other materials should be disposed of at this location. For more information or questions, contact the department at 937-548-1103.

GREENVILLE – If you are looking for a part time job, love spending time with kids and enjoy driving, Greenville City Schools has just the opportunity for you. The district is seeking to add to their pool of school bus drivers – not only for morning and afternoon bus routes, but also drivers who can sub and drive special events. District transportation director Beth Cain is getting worried that the day will come when she won’t have a bus driver for a route or an after-school activity. “We currently have four full time and one part time sub drivers,” she said. The job of a sub, Cain explained, is a great opportunity for a stay-athome mom or a recently retired individual. The average age of a Greenville bus driver is 55 years old, with 10 drivers currently over age 50 and six drivers over age 60. One driver is set to retire at the end of this school year, with more retirements scheduled for next year. “I’m really concerned if we don’t start getting younger drivers, who is going to take these kids to school?” Cain asks. Cain said in speaking with Ohio Department of Education officials, she’s learned that other school districts in Ohio are experiencing a bus driver shortage. “It is statewide,” said Bob Harmon, a consultant with the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation. According to recent survey results provided

to the department by the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation, 67 percent of responding districts were experiencing severe driver shortages. Currently, Greenville has 29 buses with 20 being used to transport students to and from school each day. Morning and afternoon buses are double routed – grades 5-12 on the first route and grades K-4 on the second. Two of the buses serve special needs students. When the new K-8 building opens in January 2017, double routes will remain, Cain explained. Qualifications and information to drive a school bus are available at the BMV, Cain said. “People think if you can drive a car, then you can drive a bus,” said Dulcie Bercaw, Greenville’s on-board instructor and bus driver for a special needs bus. “That’s not true.” A CDL license specific to driving a school bus is required, as well as a background check and finger-printing. The school district will train in-house for the CDL, Cain said. Other requirements include being able to complete a pre-trip inspection report prior to every trip, learning differences between left and right side pick-up and drop off of children, how to complete a bus turn-around, as well as learning state laws concerning school buses. Drivers also are required to attend a 15hour class, held locally at the Darke County Education Services Center, which is paid for by the school district. The first step, Cain said is to stop by the

Greenville buses line up awaiting students to board for their tip home. The school district is experiencing a driver shortage. (Clinton Randall photo)

school administration offices at St. Clair Memorial Hall or the bus garage, 511 Markwith Ave. so a copy of your current operator’s license can be submitted to the BMV for a check of your driving record. Next comes finger-printing, which also is completed at the administration offices. Qualifications may seem overwhelming to some, but Bercaw believes job satisfaction is

guaranteed. “The kids make it all worthwhile,” she said. On April 21, the Greenville School Board approved new rates for bus drivers for the 201617 school year - $14.50 per hour for classified substitutes and $11:50 per hour for classified bus drivers transporting students on trips. Those who are interested are asked to call Cain at 548-4464.

BRINGING HOME GOLD

COLUMBUS – Four Greenville Career Technology Center students walked away with the top prize during the Skills USA competition, held this week in Columbus. Auto Tech students Jacob Mann, Bryan Flory and Alyson Hardy presented “Powering the Future” to judges in the Career Pathway Showcase and earned first place gold medals. Also, Jondalar Apple participated in Automotive Service competition, a hands-on category, earning a gold medal. The students’ next stop will be Lexington, Ky., to compete at the national level in June.

Cost would rise by more than $100k if project is changed RYAN BERRY

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GREENVILLE – With over $3 million in capital improvements planned for the city of Greenville in 2016, a few residents want more to be done. At a recent city council meeting and city council work session, residents of Honeysuckle Drive asked the city to do much more than mill and pave the street. In a letter to the residents of Honeysuckle from Fred Matix obtained by The Early Bird, he attributed the work the city is planning as a “band-aid approach.” The letter went

on to compare Honeysuckle to the Gardenwood/ Rhoades project completed last year. He stated, “Our street has the same composite that was on Gardenwood, asphalt over cement which was torn out completely and new curbs put in.” Mayor Michael Bowers and Safety/Service Director Curt Garrison readily admit they would love to reconstruct every street in the city. However, that price tag would be in the neighborhood of $320 million, by today’s costs. Chad Henry, the city’s planning and zoning manager, put those figures into perspective in regards to Capi-

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roads or portions of roads are expected to be listed as failing over the next three years. Grants, like the $500,000 received for the Gardenwood/Rhoades, $432,000 for the ODOT Urban Paving Program for State Route 121 from East Main to the city limits (in front of the new school building) and $600,000 from Ohio Public Works for East Main and State Route 121 intersection have gone a long way over the past two years in helping the city reach more roads than would have been possible without the grants. Unlike Gardenwood/ Rhoades, grant funding

isn’t available for Honeysuckle Drive. The current price tag for the road is estimated at $40,000. Garrison estimated the project would cost an additional $100,000 to $120,000 if the curbs were reconstructed. Council has already approved the safety/service director to advertise for bids to mill the road two inches, crack seal any broken concrete underneath, repave with two-inches of asphalt, and mill deeper in areas with control joints and in those areas the amount of asphalt would increase. If council chose to do more on Honeysuckle, the city could legally assess the

cost to the homeowners’ taxes. However, Garrison made it very clear that city council has not discussed assessments on curbs. “It has never been brought up,” he said. Garrison expects this project and other maintenance paving projects to go up for bid soon in order to have them completed by fall. Since council has already approved this project, Mayor Bowers said it would be up to them to change the scope of the project. If the project is changed other streets on the list for maintenance paving in 2016 might need to be put on hold.

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Student caught smoking pot at GHS Drugs

On April 21, an officer on patrol as the Greenville High School Resource Officer was contacted by Stan Hughes, director of the Career Technology Center, who said he noticed a student putting what looked like a cigarette up to his mouth. When Hughes spoke to the student and asked what he had, the student gave Hughes a wooden box that contained marijuana. The student was brought to the office where he admitted to using the marijuana and pipe. The box and contents were taken as property. The student was cited for drug paraphernalia and drug possession and was then released. The marijuana was taken to the police department where a field test was performed with positive results. On April 21, an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Hall Street on a reference to a drug overdose. Upon arrival, the officer was informed by a resident of the home that her son was inside his room, shaking, convulsing and foaming at the mouth. The officer was taken to the bedroom where he observed the son. Greenville Township Rescue Squad was called was was able to temporarily wake the son, but he would fall back out of consciousness a few minutes later. When he was waken up a short time later and was able to sit up, the son admitted to taking 5-6 capsules of heroin along

with his prescribed medication. He was transported to Wayne Health by the squad. No drug paraphernalia could be located at the scene. A records request was filed with the hospital to get blood results for possible heroin use. When the results are found, the case may be sent to the prosecutor’s office for charges. DUI

On April 23, at 4:42 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Taco Bell on East Russ Road on the report of a male subject unresponsive in a vehicle parked in the drive-thru. The officer observed the subject, Daniel Belew slumped over in the driver’s seat, with the car still running and still in the drive position. The officer reached in and turned the car off before waking Belew to ask if he was OK. Belew said he was OK but admitted to being on a medication. He had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and had a hard time understanding the questions the officer was asking. The rescue squad arrived, but Belew refused to be transported to the hospital. The squad advised the officer that Belew admitted to drinking earlier. The officer had Belew perform a series of field sobriety tests, which he did poorly on. Belew was then arrested and transported to the Greenville Police Department, where he agreed to take a breath test. He was then placed under administrative license suspension and

his driver’s license was mestic violence. seized. He was cited for Assault OVI before being reOn April 19, an ofleased to his parents. ficer was dispatched to Domestic Assault the area of Walnut Street On April 25, an offi- and East Third Street cer was dispatched to a on the report of an ashome in the 800 block sault upon a juvenile. of Sweitzer Street on the Upon arrival, the officer report of a domestic dis- found the victim lying pute. On arrival, the of- on the sidewalk being atficer made contact with tended to by the Greenthe victim who advised ville Township Rescue that her ex-boyfriend, Squad. The officer spoke Rickie Dean, came to with the victim, who where she had been stay- identified the suspect, ing to get the rest of his also a juvenile. The vicbelongings. When he ar- tim was transported to rived he started talking Wayne Health for his into the victim about being juries and his father was together again, but she notified. The officer then told him she was now went to Wayne emergendating someone else. cy room where he spoke According to the police to the victim and his fareport, Dean pushed the ther, learning that the victim to the ground and suspect was upset the kicked her three times victim was refusing to in the side. He then “hang out” with him. The punched her in the right suspect told the victim side of the head. The vic- he was going to “kick his tim also told police Dean butt.” While the victim would not let her leave was walking on Walnut when it was time for her Street after school, the to report to work. Po- suspect came up from lice took her statement behind him and choked and took photos of vis- him until he blacked out. ible injuries. Police were The victim’s father told unable to make contact the officer where the suswith Dean at that time. pect lived. Police went to According to the victim, the residence where they he could be homeless. were met in the driveway When officers do locate by the suspect’s father. him, he will be arrested The father informed ofand charged with do- ficers they were being

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On April 24, police were searching for Sarah Venrick following a call to the 100 block of Central Avenue on the report of a broken glass window at an apartment. Witnesses described to police they heard a male and female fighting in an upstairs apartment. The argument continued down the stairs and outside onto a shared front porch. A witness said he heard a window being broken. While the officer was speaking with the witness, Kash Edgar arrived and told police that he and his girlfriend, Venrick, got into an argument after she had gotten drunk. Edgar said he told Venrick to leave and he escorted her outside. The argument continued outside and Venrick became upset and punched out the window. The landlord arrived and requested a report be filed for the damage. Venrick could not be located at that time, but will be cited for criminal damaging. Recovered Vehicle

On April 22, a vehicle that had been reported stolen was located in the 100 block of East Third Street. Upon conducting surveillance of the

vehicle, an officer saw the suspect (not named in the report) get in the vehicle and attempted to drive away. He was arrested and transported to the Darke County Jail. Wanted Person

On April 26, officers went to the 500 block of water Street in reference to an active warrant from Darke County for Shawn Beal. The warrant was for Beal’s arrest for failure to report to jail on the original charge of driving under suspension and fictitious plates. Officers made contact with Beal and verified the warrant through dispatch. Beal was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated without bond. On April 20, an officer observed Justin Fitzgerald walking east bound on East Main Street. The officer had prior knowledge that Fitzgerald had an active warrant for his arrest issued by the Darke County Municipal court for failure to comply with serving 29 days on the original charge of criminal trespass. Contact was made with Fitzgerald and the warrant was confirmed. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Darke County Jail where he was incarcerated without bond and must serve 29 days. EARLY BIRD POLICY The Greenville Police Beat is prepared from public records available at the Greenville Police Department. Every effort is made to balance the public’s right to know with the rights of the individuals involved. Readers are encouraged to contact Greenville Police if they have information or concerns regarding these or any other incidents they see. The Early Bird notes all suspects are innocent until proven guilty and welcomes comments and concerns regarding this community service.

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New trial denied, Bandedo sentenced for 2013 car arson BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DCSO K9 Britta to receive body armor DARKE COUNTY – Darke County Sheriff’s Office K9 Britta will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Britta’s vest is sponsored by a memorial donation to honor the late Donnie Buff of Powhatan Point, OH and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of S.W.A.T. Officer Don Buff”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1,800 protective vests, in 49 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over 1.6 million dollars. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, MI. The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate. The donation to provide one protective vest for

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KitchenAid awarded EPA grant GREENVILLE – Ohio EPA has awarded $1.35 million in recycling market development grants to eight projects from around Ohio that include assistance with the creation and expansion of organic recycling facilities and equipment purchases for recycling facilities and manufacturers. Locally, Kitchen Aid, in partnership with the Darke County Solid Waste District, received $44,433 to purchase eight vertical balers that will allow the company to convert waste material into usable feedstock for their production system. As a result of the grants, more material will be diverted from regional waste streams including plastics, glass and fiber. The projects are expected to create 13 new jobs. Businesses are eligible for funding, but must be sponsored by a public entity, such as a municipality, county, township or solid waste management district.

Center for 45 days of local jail time, in addition to 60 months of probation and complete 100 hours of community service. He is also required to pay restitution of over $3,500 to the Darke County Prosecutor’s Office and State Farm Insurance for reimbursement of the fraudulent claim. He is also required to register as a convicted arson offender in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code. The jury convicted Bandedo on a sole count of Arson (F3) following three days of testimony, in which the defendant took the stand in his own defense. Both parties recognized that Bandedo has maintained his innocence all along in the case…as he reaffirmed in a brief statement to the court prior to the sentence being handed down. Bandedo was charged following an investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office into the theft and intentional burning of his 2012 Toyota Camry on Dec. 8, 2013. The car was reportedly taken from the parking lot of a Greenville restaurant, where Bandedo was a manager at the time, and later found engulfed in flames on the 8800 block of Hartle Road. A former friend of the defendant assisted detectives in recording conversations with the suspect (Bandedo) in hopes he would admit to his involvement in the crime. This was the “tipping of the scale” in deciding a conviction or acquittal…a juror told The Early Bird in a previous article. Following the sentencing hearing, Bandedo is ordered to complete the arson offender registration 425 Memorial Dr. Greenville, OH 45331

Tony Bandedo (left) listens as his defense attorney Daniel O’Brien (right) explains he would file a motion for stay of the sentence pending an appeal. (Clinton Randall photo)

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Smith Merchants turns to boutique style

Worch activities VERSAILLES – Worch Memorial Public Library is helping to bring spring in throughout the month of May. Events kick off with the Bloom Where You Are Planted Community Plant Exchange. This program continues throughout the month of May. To participate in this program, bring in plants from home and put them out for someone to take. Then bring home some new ones for your garden. On May 5, 5:30 p.m., is the DIY Derby Day Hat Workshop. Registration is required for this event; sign up today.

The Lunch Bunch and Bookends book clubs meet on May 19, noon. The book for May is The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. The Bookends meet at 6 p.m. and the book is Mr. Penumbra’s 24-hour Book Store by Robin Sloan. New members are always welcome. The Color Crush Adult Coloring Club meets May 26, 5-7 p.m. . For more information about these programs or anything else at the library, call 526-3416 or visit the library website at www. worch.lib.oh.us.

ARCANUM — Since its opening in 1851, the building at 109 West George St., Arcanum has been home to just three owners and businesses. Originally Smith’s Big Store, it was operated by the same family until 1985 when Dave and Joanne Hill took over and operated Smith’s Antiques. Upon their retirement in the mid2000s, the business was purchased by Tim and Angie Shellabarger who opened Smith Coffeehouse & Merchants. The Shellabargers have been operating Smith Merchants ever since and during that time the business has undergone a variety of transformations from coffeehouse and bakery to antiques and collectibles, to sewing and quilting. Recently, Smith Merchants began a new transformation to a boutique style shop specializing in

local handmade items, vintage and antique goods and collectibles. The business is now Smith Merchants Vintage & Antiques. “We are housed in an amazing old mercantile building that astounds even the most discriminating old store originator,â€? says owner Angie Shellabarger. “We wanted to return to that feeling where the untouched farmhouse primitive antique meets up with the vintage eclectic, handmade, textile, re-purposed, one-of-a-kind ďŹ nd.â€? As you walk through the store, you will discover vintage and antique books – many ďŹ rst editions and older, antique children’s books. You will ďŹ nd handmade jewelry, handmade woven rugs, homemade soaps, dryer balls, candies and sweets, and more. “We have cards and nap-

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contact us for a schedule of classes or to ask about speciďŹ c classes.â€? Smith Merchants will also be a local resource for the Paint Couture line of paints. “These are 100 percent natural acrylic paints with no BOCs,â€? said Shellabarger. While at Smith Merchants, Shellabarger suggested eating breakfast or lunch at The Old Arcana located in the historic building next to Smith Merchants. Old Arcana features house made food from the local farms. Smith Merchants Vintage & Antiques is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store can be reached at 6926300 or visit www.smithmerchants.com.

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Special Election voting begins May 10 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Board of Elections will be conducting Early/In-Person Absentee voting for the upcoming June 7 Primary Special Congressional General Election, beginning May 10. Pursuant to the change in Section 3509 of the Ohio Revised Code, any registered voter who chooses to vote absentee, can do so without the prior restricted eligibility requirements. However, with that change, there are other requirements that a voter must meet. The application must include the name, voter residence address, voter’s birth date, plus one of the following — an Ohio driver’s license number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, or a copy of a current and valid photo identification, a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address, along with applicant’s signature, election for which the ballots are requested and, if a partisan primary election, the voter’s political party affiliation. The request can be made on a standard Application for Absent Voter’s Ballot, which is provided upon request from the Board office, or a written request from the voter with the necessary information. (R.C. 3509.03, 3511.02) The deadline for mail-in applications remains noon on the third day before the Election, Saturday, June 4. The final day to vote absentee in their office will be Monday, June 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If a voter, or voter’s minor child, is hospitalized because of an accident or an unforeseeable medical emergency, the voter may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day. Any person confined in a hospital on Election Day, or those parents who have hospitalized children on Election Day, may apply to vote absentee without regard to the length of the hospital stay. Those confined to the hospital or are otherwise disabled or suffer a physical infirmity may request assistance in marking their ballot. Two Board of Election employees of the two major

political parties will come to the voter, assist them in marking the ballot and return the voted ballot to the Board office. This service is for confined absentee voters who are unable to mark their ballots by reason of either illiteracy or physical infirmity only. Board employees may also assist voters at the Board office. The Secretary of State has set uniform days and hours for Early/In-Person Absentee voting for all eligible voters. All Board of Elections in Ohio have adopted the following business hours for this election cycle: * May 10—13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * May 16—20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * May 23—27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. * May 30—June 3, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.  June 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  June 5, 1-5 p.m. * June 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Voting hours are posted on the Board of Elections website along with other pertinent information pertaining to the June 7 Special Congressional General Election. Visit www.electionsonthe.net/oh/Darke. Completed ballots must be returned to the Board of Elections in person or via a method other than U.S. mail before the close of the polls, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2016 to be counted. Absentee ballots returned by U.S. mail from within the United States must be postmarked no later than June 6 and received in their office by June 17 to be counted. There must be a legible postmark stamped on the envelope. The only exception is, if the voter is outside of the United States on Election Day, the ballot envelope must be postmarked prior to the close of the polls and received by the board no later than 10 days after the election, June 17. If you have any questions regarding this information or requests for assistance in early/absentee voting, you may call the office at 548-1835 during the above stated hours or contact them by email at darke@ohiosecretaryofstate.gov.

Sales Tax Holiday Bill heads to governor COLUMBUS –State Representative Jim Buchy (RGreenville) announced the Ohio House passed Senate Bill 264, which designates the first weekend in August 2016 as a sales tax holiday for the purposes of backto-school shopping. The legislation creates a threeday period in which certain school supplies are exempt from both state and county sales tax. Senate Bill 264 allows clothing up to $75 per item, and school supplies and instructional materials up to $20 per item, to qualify for the sales tax exemption. The intention of the sales tax holiday is to provide families a tax break on back-toschool shopping, while also stimulating economic activity for local businesses. “We are seeing growth in local and state revenues as we reduce taxes in Ohio,” Buchy said. “It is good public policy to encourage consumer economic activity in Ohio to continue this trend of economic stability.” In the previous General Assembly, the legislature passed similar legislation to create a one-time sales tax holiday in 2015 as a

way to explore the potential impact. According to the University of Cincinnati’s Economic Center, the sales total for that weekend was 6.48 percent higher than anticipated and led to $4.7 million in additional revenue for the state. The study also showed an increase of sales near Ohio’s boarders, indicating that people from neighboring states came to Ohio to do their back-to-school shopping and take advantage of the sales tax exemption. The success of the sales tax holiday in 2015 has led the legislature to reauthorize the back-to-school sales tax holiday for the first weekend of August. Provided that Governor Kasich signs the legislation, the bill will take effect in time for the sales tax holiday to take place from August 5-7 of this year. Please visit tinyurl.com/ ohiosalestaxholiday to learn more and take the sales tax holiday survey at tinyurl. com/ohiosalestaxholidaysurvey. The bill now goes to Governor Kasich for his signature.

Agriculture in the City update A g r i culture in the City is a state funded program which teaches agriculture JIM BUCHY education OHIO REPRESENTATIVE to students in city schools. This program is being piloted in one high school and one elementary in Cleveland and Cincinnati. The schools implementing this program have started to see some tremendous results. Agriculture is a huge industry in the state and the values instilled in members of 4-H and the FFA are important to Ohio’s youth.

Agriculture in the City uses the 4H and FFA programs to help instill leadership, nurture potential, and provide agriculture education. Leadership, communication, and a love for education will enrich these students for their entire lives. These programs also instill the values of hard work and charity into the future leaders of Ohio. These programs are essential to preparing students to fill the open jobs in the food processing industry. East Tech High School, one of the pilot high schools for Agriculture in the City is experiencing tremendous success. The school’s graduation rate has positively shifted by

26.9 percent. The graduation rate went from a dismal 46 percent to a stellar 72.9 percent. While a shift this large is due to multiple factors, one of them most certainly was Agriculture in the City. This program has helped to bring about a culture of excitement at East Tech, which is helping to spur graduation rates. Just last month, FFA students from East Tech came to visit the Ohio Statehouse to promote Agriculture week. These students got to meet an advocate for the Ohio Soy Bean Association. They also meet with legislators and staff to provide information on the state of agriculture in Ohio. Legisla-

tors were impressed with the students’ sharpness, preparation, and sense of pride in what they were doing. The young people taking a part in Agriculture in the City are changing the future of inner city education. Something special happens when a student can envision the outcome of their education. Thanks to Agriculture in the City these outcomes are looking bright and Ohio’s future is looking even brighter. Please give me your opinion on this topic and others in the news this month by completing an online survey at tinyurl. com/buchyapril2016.

What it takes to graduate from high school – today and beyond BY JEFF CASSELL PRINCIPAL GREENVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

For many years, students have had to complete 22 credits, including specific credit requirements, plus they must pass an achievement test in order to graduate. The Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) is alive for only a few more years - the tests that Ohio freshmen have needed to take and pass to earn a high school diploma are almost gone. The freshmen and sophomores will have to accumulate points on seven end-of-course exams to graduate in 2018 and beyond. The OGT, which was a collection of five exams in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, will continue to be offered for all current juniors and seniors; all must still pass the tests to graduate. In this article, I will concentrate on the graduation requirements for the class of 2018 and beyond. The new end-of-course exams, America Institute for Research (AIR), will be offered in algebra, geometry, biology, American history, American Government (civics), English I, and English II this year and it was offered in physical science last year for the class of 2018. The class of 2018 can take either the biology or the physical science score. Students will need to have combined scores in all areas and certain scores in subject areas as well. The new test is given in two parts and a single score will combine the two parts. Students will earn 1 to 5 points for each of the seven tests: a score of a 5 is

for advanced performance, a score of 4 is for accelerated performance, a score of 3 is for proficient, a score of a 2 for basic performance and a score of a 1 for limited performance. Students are not required to score a minimum level on any one test. However, to ensure the student is well rounded, they must earn a minimum of four points in math, four points in English and six points across science and social studies. The student must score a minimum of 18 points on all the tests to graduate. Students do have some other options to graduate. The first option is that students studying Advanced Placement (AP) courses in biology, American history, or American government may take and substitute test scores for end-of-course exams. Students may substitute grades from College Credit Plus course in science and social studies subjects for end-of-course exams. Another option for students is the industry credential and workforce readiness assessment. In this

area, the industry credential and workforce readiness option means that students must earn 12 points through a State Board of Education-approved, industry-recognized credential or group of credentials in a single career field and achieve a workforce readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment. WorkKeys assessments have been used for more than two decades to measure essential workplace skills and help people build career pathways. These skills help employers select, hire, train, develop, and retain a quality workforce. The assessments measure foundational and soft skills with each WorkKeys assessment offering varying levels of difficulty. Presently, the State of Ohio will pay one time for those who take the WorkKeys assessment. The WorkKeys assessment has three sections: reading, applied mathematics and locating information. Students in the graduating class of 2018 and 2019 must earn a total of 13 points across the three WorkKeys sections; students in the Class of 2020

and beyond must earn a total of 14 points. Students must also earn at least three points on each section of the test. The industry-recognized credentials are in the following explore career fields: agriculture, arts and communications, business and finance, construction, education and training, engineering, health, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, law and public safety, manufacturing, and transportation. The last option for students is the college admission test. If students can earn “remediation-free” scores in English Language Arts and mathematics on a nationally recognized college admission exam (ACT or SAT), then they can use these scores as substitutes for their English and math scores. Presently, the State of Ohio will pay one time for all 11th grade students in the classes of 2018 and beyond to take the exam free of charge. As you can see, graduating from high school has changed drastically over the years.

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Walk-off hit batsman lifts Versailles over Coldwater BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – The state’s No. 18th ranked DIII baseball team defeated Coldwater the state’s No. 3 D-III team by way of a walk-off hit batsman. “I think we had a little luck on our side with that final inning,” said Versailles Coach Ryan Schlater, “but just proud of the guys.” Trailing 4-2 the Tigers’ Jacob Watren led off the bottom of the seventh with an opening walk followed by a Jared Neikamp hit batsman and a walk to Kyle Subler loading the bases with no outs bringing a pitching change from the Coldwater bench. A grounder back to the mound had the first out of the inning and the Tigers still looking at a two run deficit. Tigers’ senior captain and starting pitcher Brett McEldowney stepped to the plate drilling a 2-RBI

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double to deep left knotting the score a 4-4. An intentional walk to Kurtis Rutschilling reloaded the bases. Cole Neikamp was drilled in the back with a Cavaliers pitch giving the Tigers a 5-4 come-frombehind win to stay perfect in the Midwest Athletic Conference (MAC); the only remaining undefeated team in the league. “Brett (McEldowney) came up with a big double to score that run and then at the end we were helped out a little,” said Schlater, “but we’ll take it.” B. McEldowney got the win tossing a complete game but not before battling back from 10 consecutive balls in the sixth before closing out the inning with a strikeout as rain continued to fall. “I think he (McEldowney) was just getting frustrated with the mound, with it being wet and cloggy… just heavy on his feet,” said Schlater. “It’s hard to get that plant foot. I just went out there and settled him down.” “He’s our ACE for a reason,” continued Schlater. “We pretty much go with him thick and thin. He did a great job tonight battling through seven great innings for us.” Versailles used a oneout single to center off the bat of Keaton McEldowney, a Rutschilling RBI single to right and an Austin Knapke RBI double to left-center taking a 2-0 first-inning lead. “We get up two runs early… we think things are going well,” said Schlater. “I don’t think we sat back on pitches. We didn’t really get something good to hit like we were before, but the kids held tight even though we were down two going to that final inning. They kept their heads up and battled in there.” Coldwater would plate an unearned fourth-inning run with a single to center. A perfect throw from K. McEldowney on the play nailed the trailing runner at the plate for out No. 2 saving a run. “Anytime we get the ball hit out to him (Keaton) with a guy rounding third base, we got a pretty good shot to get him out,” said Schlater. “He’s got a tremendous arm out there.” Coldwater tacked on three fifth-inning runs including an unearned run with the big hit a 2-RBI two-out double to lead 4-2. The Tigers scored three runs in the final inning taking advantage of three walks, two hit batsmen and the lone hit… McEldowney’s 2-RBI double to left… and the final hit batsman.

GREENVILLE – The Sater Heights Park has a new look thanks to 2006 GHS graduate Alan Shefbuch. Shefbuch, the son of Bruce Shefbuch and Cindy Henninger, now living in Cleveland, OH returned home to put his painting skills to work on the big green outfield wall at Sater Park. “I played baseball for Greenville Schools… grew up on these fields so it’s really an honor to be able to come back do a little bit of work for them again,” said Shefbuch. “A place that treated me so well over the years.” Known to many as Sater Park, the Greenville ball diamonds located on the corner of Sater and Ohio Streets is host of the Greenville Citizens Baseball League (GCBL), the

Darke County Fall Baseball League as well as the Greenville High School baseball teams. Shefbuch, a catcher for the Wave spent over 10 years growing up and playing baseball on the local baseball diamonds. “My dad was always a coach for me going up through the years,” Shefbuch said. “Jeff Keiser was one of my all-star coaches.” “I was fortunate to have some catching lessons from Greg Hill… young Greg Hill,” Shefbuch added. “I was a catcher all the years I was here.” GCBL board member Matt Clark, a brother-inlaw of Shefbuch and GCBL Commissioner Scott McKinniss contacted Shefbuch with the idea of a large mural. Shefbuch had previously hand painted some boys ball bags and other items over the years for kids in Grenville.

2006 GHS alum Alan Shefbuch gives Sater Park facelift (Gaylen Blosser photo)

“They decided to brighten the place up,” stated Shefbuch. “Make it a little more welcoming, so Matt came to me with this idea and I was honored to do it.” “I lived in Dayton and Cincinatti for a few years before moving to Cleveland,” said Shefbuch. “I was just kinda tumbling around going where there were some good opportunities so I decided to go up there and go for it.”

By early Monday afternoon Shefbuch had 12 hours labor in the painting. “I’ll probably have another two or three hours in it,” Shefbuch said. “I’ll be done sometime today.” “It looks amazing,” said GHS head varsity baseball coach and GCBL board member Eric Blumenstock. “Alan is very talented and it puts a real nice touch on the field.”

Wave boys chalk up win for injured Paulus BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

LEWISBURG – Green Wave sophomore Owen Paulus laid motionless next to the first base bag after being injured in Thursday night’s Greenville 13-7 extra-inning win over the Tri-County North Panthers. “They said when they went out there (ninth-inning)… let’s win this one for Owen,” said Greenville Varsity Assistant Coach Chris Ward. With the game in extra innings, a photo later revealed a Panthers’ batter running inside the first base line while leaning into Paulus and leading with his left shoulder striking Paulus directly in the face put the Wave player out of the game. The photo also shows Paulus playing first base correctly with his left foot on the inside corner of the bag and leaning away as the runner was thrown out well in advance of reaching first. Paulus was helped to the Wave dugout where the Panthers’ trainer as-

sisted Paulus who was visibly shaken, had busted lips and was having some difficulty talking with his jaw swollen. “This team really came together after that,” Ward stated. “We scored six runs with two outs (ninth-inning). “The team really came together when one of their teammates got injured because of a certain play.” Before leaving the dugout to ride home with his parents Paulus stated he had received a concussion. The Panthers took a 1-0 first inning lead with the Wave using a Jacob Hounshell RBI single to knot the score at 1-1 after five. Greenville would plate five sixth-inning runs to lead 6-1 in the top of the sixth only to have the home team put four runs on the board in the bottom of the inning to trail the Wave 6-5. The Wave made it 7-5 score in the top of the seventh but a bases loaded two-out North hit sent the game to extra-

Wave’s Owen Paulus takes pickoff throw at first in win over Tri-County North (Gaylen Blosser photo)

innings tied 7-7. Both teams went scoreless in the eighthinning but it was a fired up Wave team adding six runs to the book to take the win by a 13-7 score in nine innings. “North battled back to send it to extra innings but after that play at first base (Paulus injury) this team just exploded,” Ward said. “They got fired up and they hit the ball.” “They were very disciplined up at the plate and didn’t swing at garbage,” continued Ward. “They earned those six

runs and they were really pumped after that play. Kyle Mills picked up the win in 2.2 innings of relief work. “At the end you score six runs with two outs… that was huge,” said Ward. “Just kept pummeling it and kept going. That was a huge win.” Greenville banged out 16 hits on the day with Hounshell going 4-5 including a double and two RBIs and Ross was 3-6 collecting three singles and a RBI.

Versailles’ Brett McEldowney commits to UNOH Baseball BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

VERSAILLES – Versailles senior Brett McEldowney committed to play baseball for the University of Northwestern Ohio Racers. “I’ve always wanted to play college baseball and UNOH probably gave me the best opportunity to continue my baseball career,” said McEldowney. “They are a good business school so I can get the best of both worlds.” “I want to continue to excel as a baseball player, get in with their program, hit the weights, hopefully get up velocity wise to compete with some of the best in the college ranks,” added McEldowney. “Right now I’m just happy to be able to continue my baseball career.” “McEldowney was named first team allMidwest Athletic Conference (MAC) his junior

year while playing for the Tigers. “He’s one of the best pitchers we’ve had in my era here,” said Versailles Coach Ryan Schlater. “When he was a sophomore he was the guy that we threw on Saturdays and knew we could get a good performance out of him every time he went out and he kept on improving each year, “He is one of the most dominant starters in the MAC right now.” “His height definitely helps, added Schlater. “He comes down and gets that downward angle on the ball. He has a good breaking ball and changeup and mixes up his pitches well. Obviously his velocity on his fast ball helps.” “He’s having a nice senior year right now,” said Brett’s father Scott McEldowney. “He wanted to go someplace that could take him to the next level. UNOH has amazing

Versailles’ Brett McEldowney (Center Front) signs with UNOH baseball program (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

facilities. Their indoor facilities, their field and stadium is beautiful… great coaching staff. It’s a really good exciting brand of baseball.” McEldowny’s main focus at UNOH will be pitching but he will also have an early opportunity as a position player. “I plan on pitching for sure up there,” McEldowney stated. “They are going to give me an opportunity to play the po-

sition too if I want to in the fall, but once spring rolls around next year I’ll have to decide or they will decide what I’ll do.” “Most of the community around here get the WOSN station out of Lima,” said Scott McEldowney. “They do carry some of their Racer games. It is nice to be able to catch games and not go three hours away to catch one game.”

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8th grade Lady Wave roll over the competition BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Continuing their unbeaten streak, the Greenville 8th grade softball team welcomed Northmont Green Monday afternoon to Stebbins Field. The Lady Wave made quick work of the Bolts‌taking a 9-0 lead after the ďŹ rst inning. Greenville completed

the run-rule victory with a 20-0 win after ďŹ ve innings of play. The (11-0) team then hosted Sindney White Tuesday, getting win number 12 by a score of 14-1 Tuesday afternoon. The 8th grade Lady Wave will do battle with the 7th grade squad Saturday morning in the Greenville Future’s Game at Stebbins Field.

Greenville boys team took first plin (Gina Ferguson photo)

Greenville hosts Jr. High Invitational track meet GREENVILLE – The GJHS track team hosted the Greenville Jr. High Invitational this past Friday at Harmon Field. The boys team tied for ďŹ rst place with 116 points, while the girls ďŹ nished third with 112 total team points. Leading the way for the GreenWave were 8th graders Riley Hunt, recording a 9′-03″ in the girls pole vault; Foster Cole with a 17.43 in the boys 100 meter and a time of 28.98 in the 200 meter hurdles;

Taylor Schmidt with 71′05″ in the girls discuss; Marcus Wood with a 17′08.25″ in the boys long jump; Aubrey Landis 31′-07.50″ in the shot put event; and Emma Klosterman with a leap of 4′-04″ in the girls high jump. For the 7th grade‌Ty Ferguson ran a 57.08 in the boys 400 meter dash to take the event for Greenville. See photos and updates at the team’s Facebook page at www.facebook. com/greenvillejrhightrack

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Union City girls tennis win UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City girls tennis team defeated Randolph Southern Monday afternoon by a score of 3-2. Winning for the Lady Indians in singles was Katie Rismiller

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VERSAILLES – Eleven teams from Darke and Miami Counties and hundreds of athletes came together Tuesday evening for the annual Versailles Stillwater Invitational. Dodging rain drops and a 30minute delay for lightning didn’t deter the athletes from breaking records and showing the athletic talent in the area. Darke County’s teams competing included two from event host Versailles, Greenville, Arcanum, Ansonia, Franklin Monroe, Tri-Village and Bradford. Versailles swept the invitational taking ďŹ rst in both the women’s and men’s meets. The Versailles ladies scored 164 points and the boys took the meet with 168 points. Covington ďŹ nished behind the ďŹ rst place ladies with 116.50 points and the Greenville boys ďŹ nished ďŹ ve points behind the Versailles boys. In the women’s rankings, Greenville, Ansonia and Arcanum rounded out the top ďŹ ve. In addition to Versailles and Greenville, the top ďŹ ve men’s teams included Covington, Arcanum and Newton. The Versailles girls showed their dominance in relays by taking the 4x800, 4x400 and 4x100 over Greenville, Covington and Ansonia. The Versailles boys matched the girls’ with wins in the 4x800 and 4x400 over Covington and Arcanum. Haley Winner helped add to the Versailles girls point total with wins in the 100m Dash (13.50) and

400m Dash (64.10). The 100m Dash victory came over Newton’s Aliya Stine and 400m Dash win came one-tenth of second over teammate Emily Langenkamp. Ellen Peters, of Versailles, took the victory in the 300m Hurdles with Newton’s Stine again ďŹ nishing as a runner-up. Versailles’ Jenna Frantz took ďŹ rst place points in girls’ pole vault with a vault of 11’ 9â€? and set a new meet record. Meg Rehmert, of Greenville ďŹ nished in second, nine-inches behind. Abigail White, of Versailles ďŹ nished second in the 100m Hurdles behind Covington’s Natalie Snyder. Ansonia girls’ 4x200m relay team took the victory over Covington with a time of 1:54.61. In the girls 1600m run, Marcy Bradshaw, of Arcanum, ďŹ nished in second place, less than nine-seconds behind Covington’s Carly Shell. Cassie Peters, of Versailles, continued the Tiger’s incredible evening by ďŹ nishing second in the 200m Dash behind Covington’s Breanna Kimmel. Bradford’s Karmen Knepp ďŹ nished behind Covington’s Anna Dunn in the 3200m run. The Iron Women race, featuring a team’s shot put and discus throwers, is a 4x100m relay. This year’s race was won by Franklin Monroe with a time of 61.24. Bradford ďŹ nished two-tenths of a second behind. Erica Zimmer, of Arca-

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num, swept the throwing events by posting 112’ 11â€? in discus and set a meet record with a throw 41’ 3.75â€?. Franklin Monroe’s Nicole Berry ďŹ nished in second in both events. Ansonia girls swept the jumping events with Aliya Barga taking ďŹ rst in high jump at 4’ 10â€?. Lydia Sink, also of Ansonia, ďŹ nished in second place. Sink took ďŹ rst in long jump with a leap of 15’ 9â€?. Jenna Frantz, of Versailles ďŹ nished in second. Versailles boys were able to add to their point total with a victory in the 110m Hurdles from Josh Steinbrunner (15.49). Covington’s Cade Harshbarger took second. Steinbrunner went on to win the 300m Hurdles (40.99) over Arcanum’s Austin Gibboney. Steinbrunner swept the jumping events by taking the top spot in high jump with a leap of 6’ 1â€? and long jump, 18’ 10â€?. Austin Alexander, of Ansonia, took second in high jump and Josh Hollinger, TriVillage, placed second in long jump.

Wave’s Nibert commits to Wittenberg football BY GAYLEN BLOSSER SPORTS WRITER gblosser@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville senior William Nibert, Jr. committed to play football for the Wittenberg University Wednesday afternoon. “It’s always exciting to get one of our guys off to further their education and continue to play,â€? said Greenville football coach Aaron Shaffer. “It’s always a little more exciting for me being a Wittenberg alum that we get another one off to Wittenberg.â€? Nibert, the son of William Nibert, Sr. and Jenny Massie plans to continue his education with a major in special education and a minor in coaching while taking his football skills to the next level. “I knew it was going to happen,â€? Nibert, Sr. said of his son’s signing. “I just didn’t know where or when. Pretty proud of him.â€? “I have no doubt that he’ll be successful both on the ďŹ eld and in the classroom,â€? Shaffer said. Nibert was named 2015 ďŹ rst team all-Greater Western Ohio Conference North Division by the league. “He’s as tough a kid as I have coached,â€? said Shaffer. “He’s not necessarily the biggest kid‌not necessarily the fastest kid but he’ll put his self in positions to make plays and he doesn’t mind contact.â€? “I can recall we’re out ringing the bell after

Greenville’s Justin Brown took ďŹ rst in the 100m Dash (11.36) over Ansonia’s Alexander. Brown also took ďŹ rst in the 400m Dash (52.57) over Versailles’ Cole Condon. He got his third victory of the evening with a win in the 200m Dash (23.47) over Blake Schulze, of Versailles. Greenville’s relay team earned a victory in the 4x200m (1:36.60) over Covington. Noah Pleiman, of Versailles, ďŹ nished four-seconds behind Newton’s Brady McBride for second place in the 1600m run. Pleiman and Aaron Mangen of Versailles took the top two spots in the 800m Run (2:09.40). Joe Spitzer, of Versailles, crossed the ďŹ nish line (9:53.90) over a minute ahead of second place Cole Van Hook, of Franklin Monroe in the 3200m Run. The Versailles boys took the victory in the 4x100 Ironman contest (51.44) over Covington. Greenville took the top two spots in discus with outstanding performances from Ben Whittington (130’ 5â€?) and Jordan Ernst. Heath Barga, Ansonia, took the shot put title with a throw of 43’ 4.5â€? over A.J. Ahrens, of Versailles. A.J. Frens, of Greenville, continued his winning ways in boys’ pole vault and broke the meet record with a vault of 14’ 1â€?. Teammate Ryan Trick ďŹ nished in second. Visit www.bluebagmedia.com for a complete list of results.

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beating Sidney and he can’t hardly stand because he had put so much effort into that game,â€? added Shaffer. “It just speaks to the kind of kid he is and the work ethic that he has.â€? The Green Wave linebacker and running back expects to play middle linebacker for the Wittenberg Tigers football team. “I love defense,â€? said Nibert. “I love going out and hitting people‌just ďŹ nding the ball and getting there and tackling‌hitting. I’m really excited. I’m going to make the most of it.â€? Nibert gave special thanks to his parents for their years of support; “because they were the ones to get me to all the games and money for everything I need,â€? said Nibert. Nibert also thanked his coaches and all his teammates, and the senior class while giving special

mention to teammates Clay Guillozet, Codi Byrd and Lucas Lowry. I’ve been playing with Clay since the fourth grade,â€? Nibert said, “so we are pretty close.â€? “Coach Shaffer is one of the best coaches I have ever had,â€? said Nibert. “He has taught me so much over the four years that I have been able to have him. He was able to coach me up to get me to where I need to be.â€? Nibert excelled on the ďŹ eld for the Wave as well as on the mats for the Green Wave wrestling program. “Next fall when camp starts we’ll have three guys from Greenville on their (Wittenberg) roster,â€? shared Coach Shaffer. “We have Kyle Bruner who is already there. We were fortunate to get Jordan Ernst last month signed and now to get William signed here today it’s really neat.â€?

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OBITUARIES RITZ

– Bruce H. Ritz, 78, of Greenv i l l e , passed away at 5:27 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. Bruce was born September 1, 1937 in Darke County, to the late John A.D. & Chloe A. (Norris) Ritz. Bruce is survived by his wife, Joan C. (Myers) Ritz whom he married November 4, 1978; children, Diane & Neal Crawford of Greenville, Susan & Rick Threewits of Union City, Ohio, Gary Ritz of Cincinnati and Colton Ritz & fiancée, Jennifer Smith of Evansville, Ind.; grandchildren, Amy & Randall Waymire, Megan Threewits and Brandon Bruce Ritz; greatgrandchildren, Payton Threewits, AJ Waymire, Allyson Waymire and Liam Waymire; sisters & brother-in-law, Rebecca York of Arcanum and Patricia & Rodney Hill of Greenville; brothers-in-law, David Frazee of Florida, Ronald Myers & Willowdean Bruckner of Arcanum, John & Judy Myers of Piqua, Roger Myers & Beth Weaver of Greenville and Richard & Peggy Myers of Illinois; sisters-in-law, Carol Ritz of Greenville, Rita Myers of Greenville, Kay & Rick Jones of Ansonia, Sue Mills of Greenville, Janet & Doug Clemens of Greenville, Mary & Bruce Williams of Greenville, Linda & Tom Boyer of Greenville and Lisa Payne & Kenny Rawls of Grove City; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bruce was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie A. (Flatter) Ritz; son, Galen L. Ritz in infancy; sister, Carolyn

Frazee; brothers, Larry & Rodney Ritz; brothers-inlaw, Gene Myers and Jack Myers; and sister-in-law, Tina Myers. Bruce was a farmer, raising livestock and crops. He formerly worked at Arcanum-Butler Schools and NCR in Dayton. Bruce was an avid blood donor with a total of 20 gallons that he has donated to help save lives. Bruce loved to fish, hunt, bowl, play dartball, square dance and watch birds. A celebration of Bruce’s life was held Friday, April 29, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community Chapel, 750 Chestnut St., Greenville with Pastor Mark Lemar officiating. Burial is in Ithaca Cemetery in Ithaca. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice or Youth for Christ. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.

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– Lonas “Von” L. Spitzer, Veteran 89 of Versailles, died Saturday, April 23, 2016. Services were held Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery, LaFollette, Tenn.

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– James A. Conner, 78, of Greenville, died Saturday, April 23, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service was held Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial is in Greenville Union Cemetery.

CHEEKS – Carol Elizabeth Cheeks, 66, of Williamstown, Ky., died Friday, April 22, 2016. A Celebration of Life Service was held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Dry Ridge Christian Church, Dry

Ridge, Ky. and Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the EUM Church Downtown Campus, Greenville. Burial in Gettysburg Cemetery will be at a later date.

ELEY – Marilyn Eley, 88, of New Madison, died April 25, 2016. A Celebration of Life service was held at Braund Pope Funeral Home on Friday, April 29, 2016. Burial is in Greenmound Cemetery. LATIMER – Rory Christopher Latimer, five months, of Bradford, died Sunday, April 24, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford. The family will receive friends from noon on Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. KNOX – Barbara June Knox, 80, of Arcanum, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Castine Church of the Brethren, 624 US Rt. 127 S., Castine. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County. Family will receive friends on Saturday at 11 a.m. until the time of the service at church. WEISS

– Paul E. Weiss, 87, of Union City, Veteran Ohio died Thursday April 28, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 3, 2016 in the St. John Lutheran Church, 7814 St. Rt. 121 North, Greenville. Burial will be held in the St. John Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5-8 p.m. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, and on Tuesday one hour prior to the services in the church.

Renfro announces release date of new heartfelt single BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

DARKE COUNTY – Local Christian music recording artist, Tommy Renfro recently announced the May 3 release of the first single from his upcoming album titled When Mountains Shake…which is a followup to the 2012 album, Show and Tell. Tommy says the song Miss You was something that came from the heart…five years after loosing his father in April 2010. The song was a recently a semi-finalist in the international songwriting competition for country genre. “The song just came to me and I was able to put all the suffering of losing my dad into lyrics,” Renfro said. “I think Miss You will reach people where they are in life or where they have been. Everyone deals with grief from a loss at some point in their life.” From the very beginning, the song tells the story of a losing someone close and the love that carries on. ‘”They say time heals old wounds…but everyday

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when he was with a band called Tidal Wave. He compares the style of his music on the new album as “soulful southern country” – with a little flavor of everything. The When Mountains Shake EP is scheduled to be release this August. Be sure to check out itunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Spotify on Monday, May 3 to add it to your music library. For more information visit www.tommyrenfro.com, like Tommy on facebook, and follow him on twitter and Instagram @ tommyrenfro.

for equipment during the March board meeting. The 28x48-foot structure would have two rooms, Miller said, one for playground equipment and another for softball and baseball equipment; a concrete floor and a concrete apron in front. Miller also discussed the possibility of running electric and water to the structure. A discussion also was held on the type of playground covering board members would like to see at the new facility. Presently, a mulch-type product is planned, but Miller said he would like to suggest changing that surface to a pour-in-place surface. The pour-in-place material would be poured after all equipment in installed, Miller said, and has been proven to be a better product in high-traffic areas, such as under a swing set. Superintendent Doug Fries agreed with Miller and told board members

that he recently drove over to Piqua City Schools where a couple of the their new facilities had pour-inplace material on their new playgrounds. Fries also said he would like to see the board agree to use money the district received from the sale of the Woodland Primary building to Greenville Township Fire and Rescue and funds PTA members have agreed to donate towards the new school’s playground. The pour-in-place also allows for better wheelchair accessibility, Miller said. During the board’s regular meeting, they approved the project’s fourth guaranteed maximum price (GMP) resolution in the amount of $3,478,726 so work on the new facility could move forward. This funding would go to a variety of purchases, including technology, classroom furniture and other site furnishings, playground equipment, and phones.

Board hears update on new school building BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Greenville Board of Education held a work session April 21, prior to their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. On hand were representatives from Shook Touchstone construction and Garmann Miller Architects to give updates on the district’s new K-8 building project. “Right now we’re in full force,” said Steve Schroeder with the Shook-Touchstone. Schroeder said up to 125 workers are on-site, “even on weekends,” taking advantage of the weather. Board member James Sommer inquired about how much work is being completed on the weekends. “If it’s nice out, we’re going to be working,” Schroeder said to take advantage of weather and also “depending on the job needed to be completed.” Most recently, crews began working on installing the green roof panels and windows, Schroeder said, with 10 to 15 windows being installed in a day. “It will take up to four weeks to install all the windows,” he explained. “A lot of work is being done on the east side of the building that you won’t see from the street.” Work will soon be completed in the courtyard areas, also, Schroeder said. Also this past week, the walk-in cooler/freezer was installed. Schroeder said the building is still scheduled to be completed by the district’s Nov. 15 deadline. “We have every intention of hitting that. The school will be done.” Bruce Miller of Garmann Miller Architects discussed the proposed pole barn board members agreed should be constructed

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Mayo to marry Lucas VERSAILLES – Bob and Lisa Mayo of Versailles announce the upcoming marriage of their son, Rick J. Mayo to Lauren K. Lucas, daughter of Gary and Angie Lucas of Martinsville, Ind. Rick is the grandson of Richard and Sharon Mayo of Greenville, and Richard and Jane Christman of Ansonia. He is a 2014 graduate of Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer technology. He is currently employed at Ball State University in the registrar’s office as a technology specialist. The couple met while attending Ball State University Lauren graduated with a telecommunica-

tion’s degree. Laruen is the granddaughter of Gary and Sue Lucas of Martinsville, Ind. and Jim Smith of Martinsville, Ind. and the late Virginia Smith. The couple is planning a May wedding and will reside in Muncie, Ind.

Keiser sings at FCC NEW PARIS – Friendship Community Church, invites the public to a special Mother’s Day service on May, 8 at 10:30 a.m. The church is located south of Hollansburg at 1005 EatonFt. Nesbit Road, New Paris. Darrin Keiser will be singing and bringing forth the message that day. Darrin was born in Greenville and has family/friends all over Darke and Randolph County. He states, “Music has been an important part of my life since I started playing a violin way back in the sixth grade. I still play that same violin today in church. I started singing contemporary Christian songs about five years ago. I even recorded and released a couple of my own, with “Promises” being the first. The messages in these types of songs amaze me. I started creating some vid-

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eos to enhance the lyrics as pictures as some people like me remember those images. As I sing these performance tracks, sometimes with video, my hope is people take a chance to reflect on their relationship with God as I do.” A light lunch will be provided at noon after the service.

Coppock-Hole Trust sponsors special event GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts thanks the Coppock-Hole Trust for sponsoring the 2015-2016 “VOICES“ season and the sold out special event The Texas Tenors and their longstanding and generous support of the arts in Darke County. “DCCA is grateful for the continued generosity of the CoppockHole Trust, which provide opportunities for cultural enrichment in our community,” stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA executive director. The Coppock-Hole Trust has been a sponsor of DCCA

programs for over 30 years as well as supporting the preservation of the Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an important cultural center. The Coppock-Hole Trust was a Spotlight Sponsor for the critically acclaimed The Texas Tenors performance at St. Clair Memorial Hall. For more information on DCCA, the upcoming Special Events and the 20152016 “VOICES” season contact the DCCA office at 5470908, and online at www. CenterForArts.net.

Republican Women give thanks GREENVILLE – Darke County Republican Women’s Club President JoEllen Melling, Membership Chairman Kay Seiler and her Committee would like to thank all members for renewing their membership for the 2016 year. The also extend a special thank you to the associate members and those making donations to the club. The objectives of the women’s club are to provide political education/legisla-

tive information; provide a wider knowledge of the principles of the Republican Party; increase the number of registered Republicans; recruit, promote, and support qualified Republican women for political office; give exposure to and work actively for all Republican candidates; lend support to the activities of other Republican organizations. Guests are always welcome to attend their meetings.

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National Day of Prayer is May 5 GREENVILLE – The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association in cooperation with the Greenville Mayor’s Office will be holding a National Day of Prayer Observance on May 5 from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Greenville City Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville. In case of inclement weather, the service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 201 S. Broadway, Greenville. This will be the 65th annual “National Day of Prayer” and will focus on the theme, “Wake Up America” based on Isaiah 58:1a. The program will include prayers offered by WDTN Morning Anchor John Seibel, Greenville Mayor Mike Bowers, Dental Operations Planner with the Midmark Corporation Amy Denlinger, Judge Jonathan Hein, Greenville High School Senior Karena Wills, United Way Executive Director Christy Baker, Pastor Ted McCurdy, State Representative Jim Buchy, Chaplain Captain Luke O. McKeeth, Real Estate Broker Aleene Cromwell and Pastor Shawn Harrison. The service will also include praise music led by

The Simple Gifts Quartet, St. Mary’s Catholic School students and the Color Guard from American Legion Post 140. Honorary Chairman of the 2016 National Day of Prayer, Dr. Tony Evans writes, “If there was ever a day when God’s people needed to grab hold of God and to invite His manifest presence back into our midst, today is that day! In every direction we look in our culture, chaos has taken control. And, when God is dismissed from a culture, that vacuum is filled by evil. Therefore, it is incumbent upon God’s people, through whom He has determined to express His presence, to make contact with Him, in unity, on one accord. So, I’d like to encourage you and your church to get involved, make your voices heard on earth, inviting heaven in our midst, to turn around a culture in chaos.” More information about this special annual event can be found at nationaldayofprayer.org. For more information about the local observance, Minister Jim Morehouse may be contacted at 547-1557.

EUM hosts War Room and Bible study GREENVILLE – EUM Church will be having a free movie night on May 22, 6:30 p.m., at the Worship Center, 1451 Sater St., Greenville. From the creators of Fireproof and Courageous comes War Room, a compelling drama with humor and heart that explores the power that prayer has in every area of life. In Matthew 6:6 Jesus says, “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (NIV) In the movie, Tony and Elizabeth are typical churchgoers who have become complacent toward the God who created them for His glory. The Devil is subtly wrecking their lives and marriage using their own pride, busyness, financial issues, and outside temptations. Like the Jordans, we too forget that

circumstances and people are not our enemies. This movie is a powerful reminder of the grace and love of God and the weapons He has given us to defeat temptation. Join EUM for this special showing. There will also be a follow-up five week Bible study based on the movie beginning June 22, 6:30 p.m. Through the Bible study, believers will be called to evaluate their spiritual life and growth, to uncover their true character, to trust in the God of grace, to declare victory over their true Enemy, and to find their identity in their Savior. This study is a reminder that prayer is a powerful weapon. Call 548-3211 or sign up on the website at www. eumchurch.org to let them know if you will be joining us for the Bible study. For more information, call Sylvia McKibben at 5485207.

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Fred and Sharon Harpest were honored by Pastor Bill Baker and Wil Raby for 40 years of heading up the AWANA program.

Harpests honored for 40 years of AWANA GREENVILLE – Fred and Sharon Harpest were honored at Faith Baptist Church on April 24 for their 40 years of ministry in the church’s AWANA Clubs. Pastor Bill Baker and Wil Raby, the chairman of the deacons, presented the Harpests with a wall hanging depicting a long pathway through the woods. The pastor stated “Every time you look at this path we want you to think of all of the boys and girls you helped follow God’s way for them over the past 40 years.” The Faith Baptist Church AWANA program includes Cubbies (ages 3 and 4), Sparks (Kindergarten through second grade),

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Airport upgrades continue; Health Careers Camp applications due May 2 letter to EPA signed BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY – County commissioners approved a resolution April 25, giving the go-ahead for county business administrator John Cook to apply for grants to complete upgrades at the Darke County Airport. Commissioners have contracted with Key Funding Services to write and file applications for grant assistance to pay for repairs to the airport taxi way and complete pavement markings on the runway. Commission on April 27 approved a new security plan for Darke County Airport. According to business administrator John Cook, the last security plan put in place was dated 2010. “It needed to be updated and we’ve made necessary changes,” Cook said. Delaplane thanked Cook for all his work regarding the airport and notes “again, it’s keeping up with what the FAA wants us to do.” Also April 25, commissioners signed a letter, which will be sent to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in reference to a pollution and public health nuisance issue with nine properties located in the BeamsvilleWebster Road area in the

Moorman Subdivision. The letter was drafted by Dr. Terrence L. Holman, county health commissioner and includes the county’s proposed plan of action as requested by the EPA to fix drainage problems in the front yards of the nine homes. The drainage, the letter states, is a result of blocked tile located on one property. In order to fix the drainage, Holman and county officials are suggesting to the EPA that they make the tile a county ditch. The health department has applied for a Water Pollution Control Land Fund from the Ohio EPA and has secured $300,000 to assist homeowners. The money will become available in May. Officials also are working to see if some of the homeowners might be able to utilize USDA funding to fix the problem. Other points from the proposed plan of action, which must be approved by the EPA, include: * Continue to have all nine residences on the health departments Operation and Maintenance Program so sewage systems can be checked monthly. Homeowners also have the option to hire a service provider to check their systems and make neces-

sary repairs. * All homes will be required to install a non-discharging secondary sewage system through incremental repair. * County commissioners will petition for the existing 10” tile to become a county ditch and will make necessary repairs and upgrades, including the installation of 12” drainage tile. * All nine residences will be required to install a curtain drain around the leach field. All nine property owners will be responsible for helping share the cost to fix the tile and install new tile in the ditch. The amount assessed is yet to be determined. On April 27, commission took the next step in regards to the Moorman subdivision ditch, approving a resolution to file a petition with the Darke County Common Pleas Court to move forward to “locate, remove obstruction from and construct a new subsurface tile ditch to be known as Moorman’s First Addition Ditch. Homeowners will receive a letter from the court notifying them of hearing dates. Commissioner Chairman Mike Stegall was absent from the April 25 and April 27 meetings.

Double Eagles to perform GREENVILLE – Eagles tribute band, Double Eagles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Elks Lodge, 214 W.

Third St., Greenville. Tickets are $10 and sales will benefit the Darke County Humane Society. The Double Eagles show

Golf benefit planned GREENVILLE – A 4-man best ball golf benefit for Larry Leaver will be held May 7 at 1 p.m. at White Springs Golf Course, Greenville. The cost is $45 per person, $180 per team. Mulligans may be purchased the day of the

event, which also will include free food, door prizes, raffles and a 50/50. Proceeds will benefit medical and funeral expenses. For more information, contact Craig Blumenstock at 937564-6033.

ARBOR DAY PLANTING

GREENVILLE - The Wildflower Garden Club planted a sugar maple tree at Lady Wave Softball Park on April 13. Pictured above, left to right, are Chris Detrick, Judy Burns, Brenda Grant, and Eric Fellers; kneeling, Gary Kirby.

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features five-part vocals, tight rhythms and guitar artistry that result in a performance of Eagles hits. The tribute is produced by Gary Hill and Jeff Tutt, who worked with the Eagles. For more information on the tribute band, visit www.eaglestribute.com.

RICHMOND, Ind. – Reid Health, IU East, and Ivy Tech Community College are collaborating to offer a health careers camp for high school students in our service areas. The one-day session offers job shadowing opportunities in both nursing and allied health careers. This year’s camp is June

22, 9 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m. There is no charge for the camp, but students must agree to stay for the entire program. Students who apply should have an interest in a health career, be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in fall 2016 school year or be a 2016

graduating senior and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. A reference from a high school principal or counselor is required. Applications are due by May 2. To find the Health Careers Camp application packet please go to: http:// www.reidhospital.org/careers/health-career-camp.

Bingham receives major scholarship TIFFIN – Morgan Bingham, a senior at Franklin Monroe High School, is the recipient of a major scholarship to attend Heidelberg University. Bingham, the daughter of Jim and Shaughn Bingham of Greenville, has received the Fellows Award of $15,500 a year for four

years. The award was announced following Heidelberg’s annual scholarship competition earlier this academic year. Students who rank near the top of their high school class are invited to participate in the university’s annual scholarship competition. The program

Foundation gives support to DCCA GREENVILLE – The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation has once again given a generous donation to Darke County Center for the Arts in support of Family Theatre Series and Arts in Education programs. Family Theater Series programs are presented at St. Clair Memorial Hall and are open to the public. Programs are generally based on children’s literature; ticket prices are just $5. Through Arts in Education, and in conjunction with local schools, performing artists are annually taken to each grade of every public school in Darke County, ensuring that children in the community have the opportunity to learn and grow through the arts. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea

Jordan, “DP&L Company Foundation’s support of children’s programming makes it possible for us to present wonderful, creativity enhancing Family Theatre Series programs at an affordable ticket price, and enables all Darke County public school students to experience a culturally enriching artistic program each year.” Jordan continued, “DCCA thanks the Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation for their strong support of the arts; we are absolutely thrilled to see the children in our community receive the benefit of their generosity.” For more information on DCCA’s Family Theatre Series, Arts in Education outreach or other programming contact the DCCA office at 547-0908 or visit CenterForArts.net.

recognizes students based on high school grade-point average and ACT or SAT test scores. In addition to weighing a student’s academic credentials, the competition also looks at leadership skills and community service through a personal interview, a portfolio and an essay. For more information, visit www.heidelberg.edu.

Kindergarten registration

GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools will conduct kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Memorial Hall. Parents only need to attend registration. At that time, you will schedule a screening time for your child. Required documents to bring for registration include: * Official birth certificate * Immunization records * Proof of residency (2) * Parent/Guardian Photo ID * Custody papers, if applicable Children must be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2016, to register for kindergarten.

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DARKE COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS

Young produces Fifth grade band signup is May 12 & 26 award winning film

Edison State unveils new look and brand PIQUA – Edison State Community College has unveiled a bold new look that depicts growth as an emerging brand, which resonates its high–quality education, a distinction built upon its strong legacy. Edison State’s rebranding represents its successful and ongoing transition to a college well beyond its heritage. Today the college provides higher education and workforce training opportunities in key industry growth areas that include business, computer information technology, engineering technology, health science, industrial management and technology, and social and legal services. “With strong competition for higher education throughout our region, we need to differentiate ourselves within the market,” said Bruce McKenzie, director of Marketing & Communications at Edison State. With a stylized “e” as the centerpiece of the Edison State mark, this free-flowing idea highlights the college’s strong commitment to the growing communities within Darke, Miami, and Shelby counties. The new look reflects the evolution of the college as well as its vision for the future. “Our biggest challenge will be to develop a

meaningful brand with the goal of becoming a desirable addition to the personal brand of every student,” added McKenzie. “With this in mind, building on our rich heritage, strong academic curriculum and great campus amenities, our objective is to become the conduit for those in southwestern Ohio and eastern Indiana to attain the level which not only broadens the individual, but realizes the best that lies within and grows the communities at large.” Still evoking the clarity and value of the traditional Edison State logo, the new look represents the broader offering and a means of focus. The blue, gold, and teal color palette is fresh, vibrant, and approachable; representing Edison State’s strength, focus on sustainability and growth as well as its commitment to “educating the future.” The new typeface lends a modern, clean look that accentuates the free-flowing “e”. While the brand and logo have changed to better represent what the college is today, Edison State’s mission remains the same – to provide the learning opportunities, support services, and commitment that enable students to complete their educational goals and realize their dreams.

UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Junior and Senior High School is pleased to announce its third quarter honor roll.

Meysen Guinn, Tarah Heuss, Isaac Jefferis, Hailey Mills, Jennifer Perez, Julian Price, Katie Rismiller, Olivia Smith, Elijah Thornburg, and Bianca Vazquez Sophomores – Paul Bailey, Hannah Blankley, Zachary Bradbury, Benjamin Casillas, Keaton Collins, DaKota Hanaway, Courtney Hofacker, Lane Ingle, Mary Lamas-Funk, Cassandra Martin, Christian Mills, Rawlin Mills, Trevor Spence, Trevor Thompson, Dawson Thornburg, and Breann Ward Freshmen – Emalee Bocanegra, Abigail Crowder, Jacob Curry, Mason Good, Sydney Ralston, and Corey Whitesel Eighth Grade – Quinton Adkins, Luzmaria Corona, Kaytlyn Davis, Evelyn Downey, Paula Gallegos, Allen Gonzalez, Mackenzie Green, Wendy Hall, Jayden Hindsley, Camryn Jewell, Heidi Livingston, Emily O’Connor, Anthony San Martin, Tanner Spence, Bryten Stewart, Braxton Wright, and Morgan Wymer Seventh Grade – Ryan Armantrout, Kyle Buckingham, Jodi Carpenter, Austin Curts, Dylan Davis, Madison Garrett, Ian Glunt, Tabius Reagan, Erik Teriquez, and Michael Vore

Union City Jr./Sr. High honor roll All A’s

Seniors – Ellexsis Cook and Yogen Solanki Juniors – Katelyn Brock, Hayden Downey, Kora Kerns, Kyle Reichard, Hailey Sousa, Elizabeth Sowinski, and Kollin Warren Sophomores – Justiss Cantu, Emily Cline, Kahlee Dowler, Connor Kerns, Ellie Kerns, Mackenzie Neeley, Haley Whitesel, and Nalaina Whitesel Freshmen – Maria Casillas-Romero, Reagan Hoggatt, Sophia Spence, and Courtney Whitesel Eighth Grade – Grace Collins, Shelby King, Katie Reichard, and Derick Williams Seventh Grade – Mackenzie Charles and Hunter Reagan

A’s & B’s

Seniors – Emily Bentz, Hunter Cline, Taylor Crowder, Amber Curry, Isaac Davison, Jessica Elliott, Sydney Livingston, Corrie Lykins, Reece Martin, Kali Miller, Courtney Pearson, and Ashley Waddups Juniors – Emma Baron, Lexus Bissell, Alison Conklin, Ashley Cox, Jenifer DeLaTorre, Malik Good,

GREENVILLE – Greenville’s future band members will have an opportunity sign up on May 12 and 26, 7-8:30 p.m., in the GHS Band Room. These band instrument “petting zoos” will give students an opportunity try different instruments before they make their final instrument decision. Students and parents will be expected to attend one of the two events and to sign in and provide accurate summer contact information. Information about instrument procurement and rentals will be forthcoming. If you have an instrument that’s been in the “family” you are also welcome to bring that instrument to either meeting to have it inspected by a staff member or instrument repair technician. At the events there will be stations set up for your students to try the instruments they can start on in the fifth grade; flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trom-

bone, and percussion. There will be high school band members to demonstrate each of the instruments, including assembly and musical demonstrations. To ensure proper instrumentation in our band program, the number of student who want to play percussion, flute, and alto saxophone may be limited depending on interest. They will most likely not have any limits on those interested in clarinet, trumpet, or trombone. New for this year, they will be holding a required Beginning Band “Boot Camp” in the GHS Band Room Aug. 16-18 from 1-3 p.m. During these sessions they will teach your student to assemble their instrument, proper playing posture, and how to produce sound on their instrument. This “Boot Camp” allows for a smooth transition into regular school classes and allows the directors to get to know their new band members.

Students of the Month for March are Elizabeth Riley and Mitchell Sink.

AHS names March Students of the Month ARCANUM – Students of the Month for March from Arcanum High School are Mitchell Sink and Elizabeth Riley. Selections were made by the faculty on the basis of accountability, honesty, and service demonstrated at Arcanum High School. Sink and Riley were nominated because of the accountability and service that they demonstrate at AHS. Sink was nominated

because of the accountability and leadership that he shows in his extra-curriculars. He has been a tremendous leader within his activities. Riley also leads through service at AHS. She consistently helps others and tutors other students during the school day. The Student of the Month program is sponsored by McDonald’s and Hot Head Burritos.

RICHMOND, Ind. – Kate Young’s passion for filmmaking is undeniable. “When an idea first makes its way into your head there are so many questions to be answered and logistics to figure out. The work involved in taking an idea to a substantial state is always more than you originally anticipate. But the feeling of creating something, having people take your idea and make it into reality – it’s a high like no other.” Her most recent idea turned into a “substantial state” landed her with the prestigious Best Picture Award and a $1,000 prize at the Richmond Art Museum’s 10th annual Phantoscope Film Festival. Phantoscope is a high school film festival, juried by film industry and creative professionals that screens finalists in front of a live audience, and awards prizes based on excellence and merit. Young’s award-winning film, “Presque,” is about “moments in time, how a slight change can make a world of difference. It’s about how an everyday chain of events leads to two people falling in love.” The film was one of 10 finalists to be shown at the film festival. “It was especially gratifying to see the winner of the festival become Kate Young,” said Lance Crow, education director at Richmond Art Museum. “Kate has attended Phantoscope for four years, beginning as a spectator her freshman year and entering films each year after that,” added Crow. “Every year, her films have improved in terms of screenplay, cinematography, creativity, and overall vision. To have her win in her last year was a testament to the festival and what it can do to inspire, affect change, and

Kate Young

offer perspective for young filmmakers.” Young is grateful for the opportunity the film festival has afforded her. “It was such a special experience to win best picture my final year entering in the Phantoscope Film Festival. The motivation that Phantoscope has presented me with has been invaluable. Without the push from Phantoscope, “Presque” would never have been finished.” During the film festival, guest speakers provided inspirational words to the contestants. Angelo Pizzo, the writer and producer known for Hoosiers and Rudy, offered unique writer/director perspective to contestants. J. Andy Murphy, author, and mother of Ryan Murphy who produced Glee and American Horror Story, also offered a parent’s perspective of cinematography. Young, of Union City, is a College Credit Plus student in Bob Robinson’s Fundamentals of Communications class at Edison State Community College’s Darke County campus. “Kate is a sharp – and talented – young lady… destined for a great future,” said Robinson. A link is available online at www.edisonohio. edu to watch “Presque” on YouTube.

SCIENCE FAIR HONORS

Team competes in Outdoor Power VERSAILLES – On April 12, the Outdoor Power team competed in the District 5 FFA Outdoor Power Contest at MVCTC where they placed third in the district. Contestants participated in trouble shooting, completing work order, determining en-

gines displacement, tool and faster identification, measuring through micrometers, and test focusing on small engines. The team consisted of Ben Davis, Logan Schultz, and Jacob Dirksen. The team was led by Ben who placed third.

Local students place at HOSA conference

CLAYTON – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) students in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter competed in the State HOSA Leadership Conference at the University of Toledo. Local students earning top honors include: * Sarah Witmer, a senior in the Allied Health Program from Tri-Village, placed third in the State Medical Reading Contest. Paige Burris, a senior in the Allied Health Program from Versailles, placed

fourth in the State Medical Spelling Contest. HOSA is a national student organization designed to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students. For more information on MVCTC career technical programs in the healthcare field, visit www.mvctc.com.

BRADFORD – The Bradford Board of Education recognized students that participated in the Darke County Science Fair. Students who achieved excellent or superior ratings received a certificate.

BRADFORD MARCH SOM

BRADFORD – Bradford’s Students of the Month for March were recognized at the regular meeting of the Bradford Board of Education. Shown are Stephen Smith and Quentin Lear. Not pictured is Kira Snyder.

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FHMCC members excited about moving to much bigger location BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Since opening the doors at its Greenville location in October 2013, the First Heavy Metal Church of Christ (FHMCC) has seen a continuous growth in weekly service attendance. With the growth, the church outgrew it space at 402 S. Broadway months ago, according to co-pastors Mark Burd and Michael “Fish” Fisher, who officially announced last Sunday they would be moving to a new location at the end of the week. “This was all God’s plan for us,” Burd said regarding their new location. “It just kind of dropped in our lap and we decided to go for it. It is just perfect!” Since announcing the move, church members have volunteered their time to help in anyway they could to make the transition easier. The FHMCC of Greenville will hold its first service in its brand new location this Sunday, May 1 at 534 S. Broadway (formerly Pamela’s Intimates). The 3900 square foot space is more than double the old location, which Burd and Fish hope will open things up for many more people to come worship with them at their weekly

12 p.m. service on Sundays. With the large storefront window at the new location, the church plans to keep it open so the public can have a ‘looking glass’ into what a service is like before coming in. “We were needing to expand months ago. The new place is just what we needed to spread our wings further into the community,” Fisher added. “Our members are from all walks of life…its like a ‘melting pot’ of the area. We have some awesome success stories in just the few years we have been here in Greenville. To describe in one word what God is doing for this church…AWESOME!” Weekly service attendance regularly sees about 110 people. Burd and Fish hope to see that number at least double with now having the space and visibility in downtown Greenville. The occupancy for the new location is about 400 people and though the new church has much more space, they are working with a neighboring church to use classrooms for the 50 kids every week. Their long term goal is to be able to utilize a newly renovated area upstairs for the children – that is currently being rented out as a private apartment. “The traffic is better

at this end of Broadway and we want the community to know we are here,” Burd explained. “We in no way want to take from other churches, that is not our goal. We typically see people come in that are simply walking down the sidewalk, not really going anywhere and may or may not already attend another church. We are a ‘come as you are’ church, but pray you don’t leave the same way as when you came!” The church was founded by Senior Pastor Brian and Rachel Smith in Dayton. Though many people have a misconception of the word “Heavy Metal” in the name, it actually comes from Ephesians 6:1020 which calls for putting on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. According to their website, FHMCC is a non-denomination, Bible-based church in a comfortable atmosphere with great music. Pastor Burd noted that they have a wide range of music at their Sunday services…from rock to jazz and bluegrass…FHMCC has something for everyone! “The First Heavy Metal Church of Christ is unlike any Church that you have ever attended, and THAT I

FHMCC members with co-pastors Mark Burd and Michael Fisher (Clinton Randall photo)

can guarantee. It would be an honor if you would visit us someday. Just walk on in, sit back and enjoy the ride,” invites Pastor Smith on the website. The FHMCC of Greenville invites everyone to come visit them at their new Greenville location. Services begin at Noon every Sunday…and don’t worry about what you wear – just as long as you are there! To learn more about the church, visit the official website at www. heavymetalchurch.com or call 937-776-4281.

Head Start enrolling for next school year GREENVILLE – What is Head Start and why can it be important to my child? Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program that serves lowincome children from ages birth to five years and their families at no cost. It is a federally funded program that is operated by Council on Rural Services / Kids Learning Place in Darke County. Children who attend Head Start programs are involved in school readiness that includes literacy, language, science, mathematics, and socialemotional development. They also receive medical and dental services, are served healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing safely indoors and outdoors. Families are involved and are the center of

Head Start’s success. Families can take part in the classroom as volunteers, help with class projects and even serve on the Policy Council, a board that partners with staff in decision-making for the program. What is available and how do you enroll your children for the fall of 2016-17? This fall, full day services (six hours) will be available in Greenville, Bradford and Union City, with part day morning or afternoon classes (3 1/2 hours) also in Greenville. Another option is home based learning with staff visiting families (1 1/2 hours) each week with periodic group socializations. Kids Learning Place participates in the “Step Up to Quality” program that rates licensed programs in Ohio. The Kids

Little League at Union City Lions UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Lions Club held a meeting on April 12. The program for the evening was Bob Durbin. Durbin moved back to Union City after a career in the military. Durbin and Jesse Thacker have taken on the responsibility of running the Union City Little League this summer. After some fundraising, field improvements and new uniforms they are

looking forward to Opening Day on May 14. They are still looking for at least one more coach and many more players. The cost to play is $45/player. Anyone who needs financial assistance should contact the league. Durbin and Thacker have a five-year plan to improve the program and would appreciate all the help they can get, both financial and volunteer.

Learning Place, Greenville, Bradford, and Union City centers are the only education / child care centers in Darke County to earn a 4 and 5 star “Step Up To Quality” award from the State of Ohio. Kids Learning Place is taking applications for the 2016-17 school year. Call today for information about eligibility for the program which provides services to children that are income eligible, in foster care or homeless. The program also allocates 10 percent of the slots for children with diagnosed special needs. To secure your child’s spot in the no cost program call their toll free local number at 1-866-627-4557. Council on Rural Services provides education and support services through Kids Learning Place™, Head Start, Early Head Start, Gateway

Couple to share music and testimonies ARCANUM – Trinity U.M. Church will host Harlow and Jarene Rudolph of SONrise Gospel Music Ministries at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 8. The couple reside in Dallas, Ore. And travel the United States to share music and testimonies. The church is located at 112 W. South St., Arcanum.

Youth Programs, Achievement Center for Educational Success (ACES) and Community Connectors in their nine county service area.

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OSU vs. Rutgers tickets given to Gala

Art at the Mill will honor local people

GREENVILLE – The Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center thank Ohio State Representative Jim Buchy for his donation of four OSU vs. Rutgers football tickets to Annie’s Star Spangled Gala. The tickets are for Oct. 1, in the “Aâ€? deck and include a parking pass relatively close to Ohio Stadium. The tickets will be part of the live auction. You can view the many auction and rafe prizes at this link, with more being added daily: https://www.ickr. com/photos/garstmuseum/ Annie’s Star Spangled Gala will be held June 11. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Garst Museum. This is a FUNdraiser for the Garst Museum and The Nation-

GREENVILLE – Works of art by Dayton native John Landsiedel will be “On and Off the Wallâ€? at historic Bear’s Mill’s Clark Gallery from May 13 through June 26. Landsiedel calls himself a “chameleon artistâ€? whose work changes to ďŹ t his mood as well as his exhibit site; this show featuring both twoand three-dimensional pieces featuring a local Darke County emphasis will open with an informal reception on May 13. Sweet and savory ďŹ nger food provided by The Merchant House plus drinks will be offered from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.; the artist will speak about his diverse work, methods, and inspirations at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. “John’s unbounded creativity is exciting and inspirational; he creates diverse relatable work that just begs to go home with you,â€? said Marti Goetz, Executive Director of Friends of Bear’s Mill. “He uses anything and everything in his creations, including many objects that have been discarded by others; we are eagerly anticipating seeing these lively, thoughtful pieces enhancing our rustic setting,â€? Ms. Goetz concluded. In this show, the world

Jim Buchy recently donated OSU football tickets for the annual Annie’s Star Spangled Gala.

al Annie Oakley Center. Come and join in on this great evening of live and silent auctions, lots of fun rafes, door prizes, and light hors d’oeuvres. The Gala costs $20 per person or $15 for Garst members with advance reservations. Call Garst Museum, 548-

5250, for reservations. Tables of six or more can be reserved. Dress is casual. Want to place a bid in your absence for OSU tickets or other auction items? Call Garst for details. All funds raised at this event will beneďŹ t the Garst Museum in Greenville.

Buttery monitoring volunteers needed GREENVILLE – Darke County Parks needs help. Buttery habitat is declining, and scientists need to monitor their populations very closely. Every Friday from May through September at 2 p.m., join a naturalist to hike a pre-

set path and record all the butteries observed. These numbers will then be sent to the Ohio Lepidopterists for scientiďŹ c study. There’s no need to be an expert. A staff member will be present for the hike, and ďŹ eld guides will

be provided. Hikes will occur as long as temperatures are above 60 without rain. For more information, contact the Nature Center at 548-0165 or email info@darkecountyparks. org.

DCFU sponsors Rhoades Scholarship GREENVILLE – The local Darke County Farmers Union is sponsoring an essay contest again this year for the area’s high school juniors and seniors or those who are attending college as freshmen. This year, the essay will honor Royce Rhoades, who had served Darke County as its county treasurer for ďŹ ve terms - 20 years, during the 1980s and 1990s. Rhoades was also very active in his church and community and most importantly he had previously served as vice-president of Darke County Farmers Union and also on the ex-

ecutive committee. He, along with his wife, Jeannette, attended many state conventions and also traveled to the national convention several times. Rhoades was very good at math and ďŹ gures and was always concerned about the “bottom line,â€? being an excellent watchdog of the county treasury. To his credit when the Penn Central went bankrupt during his term as treasurer and refused to pay real estate taxes, Rhoades held out through the legal proceedings and was one of the few treasurers to collect a substantial amount of real es-

tate taxes from them. He also farmed with his family in Mississinawa and Jackson Townships in northern Darke County and was a true believer in the economic importance of the family farmer. For more information on the Darke County Farmers Union, Ohio Farmers Union, or National Farmers Union scholarship essay contests and their applications, call your local Farmers Union ofďŹ ce at 548-3240 or stop in at their ofďŹ ce on the Circle at 421 Public Square, Greenville.

Vendors needed at Poultry Days VERSAILLES – The Serendipity Mothers are accepting reservations for space in the Vendor Tent for the Poultry Days Festival, June 10-12. Options include 10 x 10 foot spaces in the Vendor Tent or space for your own tent. All Ven-

dor Tent spaces are on asphalt, while 15 x 15 foot spaces for your own tent or display are available on either asphalt or grass. If you are interested in being a part of this celebration, download Vendor information at www.

versaillespoultrydays.com and return the signed application and your payment. Registration will remain open until noon on June 10, or until all spaces are full. Email can be sent to serendipitymoms@hotmail.com.

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Local youth show at Best of the Buckeye MARYSVILLE – The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) hosted the Best of the Buckeye show at the Ohio Beef Expo recently during the junior show. The Best of the Buckeye program is coordinated by OCA and held in conjunction with the Ohio Beef Expo and Ohio State Fair. The program recognizes top Ohio bred, born and registered calves, along with the breeder and exhibitor, in each breed division at the two shows. Best of the Buckeye provides Ohio seedstock breeders with an enhanced marketing opportunity for Ohio bred, born and registered steers and heifers, creates a source of more moderately priced show steers and heifers by providing a program with awards and prestige, and attracts new participants interested in showing at the Ohio Beef Expo and/or the Ohio State Fair. The local winners of the Ohio Beef Expo event were Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer was exhibited by Kiersten Wilcox and the breeder was Megan Hunt, both of New Madison. The total premium was $225.50.

traveler remembers and commemorates two Darke Countians who he believes changed his life. One is Dr. H.C. Van Kirk, born in Greenville in 1908, who delivered the artist into this world and remained his close friend until the doctor’s death in 1997. According to Landsiedel, Dr. Van Kirk isolated folic acid and originated the work used by Jonas Salk to develop the polio vaccine. The second Darke Countian Landsiedel honors with this exhibit is his fourth grade teacher, Mrs. King, who the former student says “showed us how to dream.� Mrs. King also introduced him to Darke County native Annie Oakley, who the artist will put at center stage for this exhibit so that Annie’s incredible and well-lived life can be recalled and serve as a model yet today. The show will also include photo collages of current Darke Countians; he calls this effort “Series of Movers Shakers and Doers,� and hopes that the

friends, neighbors, and acquaintances of those depicted will enjoy viewing these pieces. “I want people to take home art; they will be taking home history,â€? Landsiedel stated. To further this cause as well as to encourage people to come out to meet him, John will offer all the work on display at half price during the opening night reception only. The gloriously colorful work of painter Donna Pierce Clark and glass blower Jack Pine will remain on display at the Mill through May 8. “Art At the Millâ€? is on view during regular Mill store hours, 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Historic Bear’s Mill is owned and operated by Friends of Bear’s Mill, a non-proďŹ t organization, and is located at 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road about 5 miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at 937548-5112 or www.bearsmill.com.

Oakley Place named one of nation’s best GREENVILLE – Everyone at the Oakley Place in Greenville works hard to provide a superior experience for residents and their family members, but often the hard work of caregiving in a senior living home goes unnoticed. Not so this year. SeniorAdvisor.com just released their Best of 2016 Awards and Oakley Place was one of the few to make the list. Earning a Best of Senior Living Award is an especially important honor because the awards aren’t arbitrarily chosen by some committee – they’re based on the ratings of actual residents and their loved ones. SeniorAdvisor.com has over 100,000 reviews and ratings for senior care

options across the country, all of them provided by seniors and their loved ones. To identify the best, they narrow the list of over 100,000 senior care providers included on the website to just those that have earned at least a 4.5star rating out of 5 from reviewers. The resulting winners are the best of the best. Only about one percent of the nation’s senior living facilities make the cut. Oakley Place can count itself in exceptional company for earning a spot on the list this year. Learn more about this year’s award-winner at https://www.senioradvisor.com/greenville-oh/ assisted-living.

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Two South Middle School students recently earned prizes for their art work during the Trash Bash art exhibit held during a Family Earth Day Event at Hayes Arboretum in Richmond, Ind. On April 23, Jenna Hughes and Evan Laughead earned honors for using recycled material to create their initials. Hughes won Cincinnati Reds baseball tickets for her “J� made with rainbow-colored magazine clippings and wrappers and Laughead won Cosi tickets for his “L� made out of neutral colored cardboard. Other students who entered the contest from South included Jake Barr and Mollie McLean.

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County hosts 500 students at Envirothon BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Eighteen counties, 45 schools, nearly 100 teams and 500 students took part in the Area IV Envirothon at Chenoweth Trails outside of Greenville. The annual event tests the student’s knowledge of Wildlife, Soils, Aquatics, Forestry and Current Environmental Issues (CEI), which this year was invasive species. The event is sponsored by Area IV Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Cargill and Honda of America. Area IV stretches from Hamilton County to Logan County and extends east from the Ohio-Indiana state line to Madison and Union Counties. Three schools with five teams from Darke County competed in the event. Greenville and Mississinawa each had two teams competing and Ansonia had one. Centerville’s #1 team

won the event with 97 points. Russia’s #1 team took second place and Centerville’s #2 team finished in third. Greenville’s #2 team was the highest placing Darke County team in 33rd place with 71 points. Mississinawa Valley’s #2 team finished in 35th and Greenville’s #1 team finished in 37th. Ansonia fell back to 56th and Mississinawa Valley’s #1 team finished in 79th. According to Jared Coppess, of the Darke County Soil & Water Conservation District, fivemember teams visited five stations (forestry, aquaculture, soils, wildlife and CEI) where they were required to answer 25 questions in 25 minutes. The testing had to be completed without the use of technology (i.e. mobile phones, tablets, and computers) and reference material was strictly forbidden. The winning teams were determined by test scores. Darke and Miami

Shown are (front row) Madisyn Hill, Courtney Hofacker, Elizabeth Sowinski, Nalana Whitesel, Coach Blake Clevenger, (back row) Paul Bailey, Benji Casillas and Kyle Fenton.

UC Lions support Olympiad team UNION CITY – The Union City Lions Club started the month of March with its regular meeting. The program for the evening was the Union City High School Science Olympiad Team. The team is sponsored by the Union City Lions Club. The team traveled to Butler University recently. They com-

of the Mill, look for Freddie and the Animal Shelter banner). All proceeds will be used to maintain the Dog Park “Scentral Park,” south of the Animal Shelter on County Home Road, Greenville.

Frog Bog Jog with DCP GREENVILLE – On May 5, 6:30 p.m., meet a naturalist at Shawnee Prairie Preserve, just west of Greenville on State Route 502, to venture out in the park’s van to local frog hotspots. The chorus of spring peepers, western chorus frogs, and American toads can be deafening. As the group mean-

among the 18 counties each year. He praised the Light Foundation for providing the facility at

ders the countryside, they’ll stop and identify what they hear. Several opportunities to get wet feet in vernal pools and wetlands will also be likely during this free program. For any questions about this or any other Park District programs or to register, call the Nature Center at 548-0165.

no cost and pointed out every type of eco system that is tested can be found on the 600-acre site that

includes 300-acres of wooded area, two-acre pond, and 100-acres of cropland.

UC East Side reunion planned UNION CITY – The Union City East Side School is planning a reunion banquet at the EUM Church Fellowship Hall, 117 Franklin St., on June 18. If you are an East Side graduate or if you attended the East Side School prior to the 1960 consolidation with Jackson, you are invited to attend the reunion. The Fellowship Hall will open at 4 p.m. to allow you to visit with other attendees until dinner, which will be served at 5:30 p.m.

After dinner, there will be a brief floor discussion for anyone to offer comments or suggestions about the banquet. If you are in touch with an East Sider who would like to attend, but did not receive an invitation, contact Jerry Cox at 968-4102 or Marilyn Nestor at 9685669 for further details. Reservations are needed by May 27. The cost is $15 per person. Checks or money orders must be made payable to UC East Side Reunion. Call the numbers above for more information.

peted in 23 science-related events and placed in the top five in four of those events. They shared some of the things they built for the competition. They showed us the robot arm, rubber band airplane, electric vehicle, balsa wood bridge, and air trajectory. The team is coached by Lion Blake Clevenger.

Scentral Park fundraiser GREENVILLE – The Darke County Friends of the Shelter will sponsor a Garage Sale on May 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 7, 9 a.m. to noon, at 6026 Arcanum-Bearsmill Road, Greenville (1 mile south

Students worked in teams of five to complete the 25 question test in the allotted time.

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Terry Clark, Master Carpenter, instructs participants in timber framing

A volunteer heats the metal before hammering it into shape.

Log house and blacksmith shop open GREENVILLE – Ever wonder what life was like for the early European settlers on the Ohio frontier? Imagine living in a log house every day or working in a blacksmith shop to earn your living. On May 14 and on Saturdays throughout the month of May from 1-4 p.m. at Shawnee Prairie Preserve west of Greenville on State Route 502 come visit the settlers and blacksmith as volun-

teers demonstrate what life was like here 200 years ago. Hear the hammer and anvil ring, listen to tales of life on the frontier, and imagine that the modern world doesn’t exist for an afternoon. For questions or more information about any other parks or Park District programs, please call the Nature Center at 548-0165 or email info@ darkecountyparks.org.

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Mill invites visitors to Timber Frame Event GREENVILLE – A demonstration of Timber Framing will take place across from Bear’s Mill on May 7, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Adult visitors can watch as a timber framed structure is erected, and children may make wooden pegs at stations. Assembling the timber framed structure is the culmination of classes that have taken place at Chenoweth Trails this spring, sponsored by the Light Foundation. Under the tutelage of Terry Clark, Master Carpenter and Miller at Bear’s Mill,

participants have learned to hand hew, crosscut timbers, layout designs, make pegs and punch holes for timber framed structures. Timber framing is a method of building using large timbers in post and beam formation with carefully crafted notches and holes, utilizing only wood pegs (no nails) to secure joints. Bear’s Mill is an historic example of the sturdy structures built by hand in the 1900’s. Now 167 years old, the mill stands four stories high, constructed in the post and beam method.

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TV students learn deadly outcome of bad driving choices CLINTON RANDALL

STAFF WRITER crandall@earlybirdpaper.com

NEW MADISON – With prom scheduled for Saturday night in the gym, Tri-Village High School students got a first-hand lesson Thursday morning in what can happen if they make bad decisions while operating a motor vehicle. The students witnessed a mock crash involving four senior classmates. As emergency crews arrived on the scene, the impaired driver (Elijah Fourman), who caused the collision, staggered outside the vehicle – with a beer still in his hand. His passenger (Jenna Coffman) suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital.

LifeLine was called to the scene from Indiana to remove critically injured occupant (Jenna Fisherback) of the second vehicle, while nothing could be done for her passenger (Brandon Peters) who was fatally injured in the crash. “Kids sometimes think of prom as a ‘green light’ to go do something stupid,” said Beth Fisherback, a jr. high math teacher and junior class advisor at TriVillage. “We are just hoping to make an impact on at least one life and keep from having to do all of this for real!” “People are notorious these days for making bad decisions,” she added. “We just hope that by seeing their friends in this mock crash today that they will think about it before mak-

ing a choice to drive drunk or something that will endanger their lives.” After the mock crash presentation, the students gathered in the school auditorium to hear from Darke County Sheriff Deputy Josh Brinley, who is a member of the county’s Accident Reconstruction Team. Deputy Brinley discussed some of the real crash scenes in which he has helped investigate and how careless driving and bad choices behind the wheel have taken too many young lives. The students listened as Brinley stressed the importance of wearing a seat belt and not texting while driving. He also relived some very emotionally personal moments as a deputy and pleaded with the students

Darke County Sheriff Deputy Josh Brinley speaks to the students about all the dangers and loss of life he sees too far often. See more mock crash photos at bluebagmedia/com (Clinton Randall photo)

to be careful and to not risk their lives on the road. “I think Deputy Brinley spoke from his heart and that made it real for

the kids,” Fisherback explained. “He wanted them to see he is a real person and this is a real danger!” Finally, a short funeral

service was held for senior Brandon Peters who was “killed” in the mock crash. The service even included a eulogy from a friend and classmate. According to Fisherback, this was the third mock crash in which they have included a funeral service to conclude the program. Tri-Village would like to thank all the emergency medical personnel involved in the mock crash: LifeLine, New Madison Police Dept., Liberty Twp Fire Dept., New Madison Fire Dept., Hollansburg Fire Dept., Tri-Village Rescue, Darke County Sheriff’s Office and Braund-Pope Funeral Home. The crashed automobiles were provided by Dillman’s Auto Towing & Recovery.

Congregation transforms machine shop into inviting meetinghouse SUSAN HARTLEY

STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Good Friday truly was a day of celebration for Northside Community Church. Not only did the congregation observe the Easter holiday, they also conducted their very first service in their new sanctuary. Located at 8135 U.S. Route 127, just north of Horatio-Harris Creek Road, Northside Community Church spent just over a year renovating the former Darke Precision Inc. machine shop – and members of the congregation did a good amount of the renovation work. “Very few people are

taking buildings not designed for a particular use and repurposing them,” said Pastor Randy Brown. “Many are just left vacant.” Brown said his new church has “one of the prettiest sanctuaries that I’ve ever seen.” Brown’s congregation is small – about 40 people attend Sunday services – but the sanctuary seats 200. Moving to their new location, Northside is hoping to attract new members, said church deacon Marvin Peters. “We’re so family oriented,” Peters said. “We’re hoping to start a youth program and an AWANA program for the kids.” The church, which

is only nine years old, saved quite a bit on rent at their former location on Spring Street in Greenville, says Peters, who also noted that “we all work for free, no one takes a wage,” including Pastor Brown. Money that would normally be spent paying for ministerial services and savings on rent from their former location went to the renovation of the machine shop, Peters said. The job’s general contractor was Darrin Brumbaugh, also a member of the Northside congregation, Peters said. “Once he got started, he worked until it was done.” Other local sub-contractors were hired to

In presenting the awards to the Darke County students, educators and businesses, Wendel said, “The 20 Under 20 Awards are to draw attention to these cooperations in the hope that Darke, Mercer and Auglaize County’s best and brightest students will eventually all return to this area to work and raise their families.” Austin Alexander and Randy Blakely, Ansonia Schools and attend Greenville Technical Center, education partner is Shawn Peters and business partner is Mississinawa Valley Local Schools and Ansonia Local Schools. Both students have been working as technology assistants at Ansonia and Alexander also works at Mississinawa Valley. They work after school on help desk tickets, resolving issues and training for students and staff. During the summer they perform maintenance on programs, install new equipment and update documentation and procedures. Zackary Miller, Mississinawa Valley, education partner is Kim Knox and business partner is Jafe Decorating, Inc. with Ed Orazen and Randy O’Dell. Mrs. Knox was convinced Miller had the soft skills

needed for an internship with Jafe Decorating and the company agreed to take him. He now works four hours a day at Jafe Decorating doing everything from labeling boxes to retooling the assembly line. Shelby Winner and Abigail White, Versailles Schools, education partner is Dena Wuebker and the business partner is Michael Anthony’s at the Inn with Michael Deligatta and Velvet Ice Cream. The duo worked with their business partners to develop a new ice cream flavor not previously sold by Velvet Ice Cream. The winning flavor, Lemon Ginger, was selected at the Ohio State FFA Convention. Velvet Ice Cream is considering adding the flavor to their limited edition variety. Justin Hoke and Michael Johnson, Arcanum Butler Schools, education partner is Tara Hagan and business partner is Ramco Electric Motors with Bethany Menke and Dave Dunaway. Arcanum High School and Ramco Electric Motors formed a partnership to create paid internship opportunities. Hoke is interning on the business side in the front office and Johnson is working on the manufacturing side in production.

complete some of the work, including electrical, ceiling installation and some of the carpet work. But church members laid carpet squares in the sanctuary and also tiles in the activity/reception area of the church, Peters said. Much of the work was completed by members of the church who are retired, Peters said, including Thom Kukasky, a retired school teacher who also has experience in building homes. “He knew how to lay floor tile, so instructed us on what to do. Gettysburg Carpet told us we saved about $60,000 by laying the flooring ourselves,” Peters explained. The women of the

Northside Community Church recently completed renovations to a former machine shop and are now holding services at their new location. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

congregation chose the paint colors for walls and trim work, selecting grays and blues that complement the flooring and seating colors. “They knew what they were doing,” Peters said. The church also features a nursery/quiet room complete with a window looking into the

sanctuary as well as a bright and inviting children’s room. The activity/reception center includes a coffee bar with inviting barista tables and chairs. Phase 2 will be the completion of a large fellowship hall and classrooms.

Darke Co. students are top 20 Under 20 RYAN BERRY

MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

ST. HENRY – Twelve Darke County and eight Mercer and Auglaize County current and former students as well as educators and area businesses were recognized April 27 with the 20 Under 20 Award. The awards were presented by Darke County Economic Development and the Auglaize Mercer Business Education Alliance at Romer’s Banquet Hall in St. Henry. Jared Ebbing, director of Mercer County Economic Development, explained the awards program began nine months ago as collaboration with Mercer, Auglaize and Darke County in an effort to recognize the talented students in the region and the connection that is being made between businesses, educators and students. Lisa Wendel, Career Pathway Coordinator for Darke County, pointed out leaders in the region have been very proactive in trying to find solutions to meet the region’s workforce demands. “It became obvious schools and businesses were going to have to work collaboratively to meet that goal,” she said.

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Local students recognized with the 20 Under 20 Award include (front row) Shelby Winner, Abigail White, Jana Carolin Koslitzki, Bailey Powell, Justin Hoke, Randy Blakely, Zackary Miller, (back row) Drew Patty, Rhyan Turner, Michael Johnson, Evan Weaver, and Austin Alexander.

Evan Weaver, Franklin Monroe Schools and Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC), education partner is Robert Ewry of MVCTC, and business partner is Ramco Electric Motors with Menke and Dunaway. He worked fulltime at Ramco last summer and continues to work throughout his senior year in cooperation with his precision machining education. He has been offered a fulltime job upon graduation. Rhyan Turner, Bradford Schools, education partner is Dr. Angie Wendel and business partner is Midmark Corporation with Aaron Guggenbiller. Turner’s relationship with

Midmark started as a job shadowing opportunity, which opened his eyes to a world of possibilities. He has been interning with the company throughout his senior year and has applied for a $20,000 scholarship through the company. Jana Carolin Koslitzki, Drew Patty and Bailey Powell, Bradford Schools, education partner is Dr. Angie Wendel and business partner is Fram with John Staub. The trio of physics and chemistry students were given a real life work problem to solve. Fram had problems with sensors malfunctioning and shutting down production. Straub felt it was due to cleaning

solutions. The students were given the sensors, cleaning solutions and examples of part materials. The students determined which cleaners were the most detrimental and are writing a standard operating procedure for cleaning. One student has designed a protective device for the sensors and is trying to determine if the materials for the device distort the wave length of the photo electric cell or laser. Ebbing concluded, “We want everyone in the community to hear these stories. These award winners tonight…You don’t need a piece of paper to tell you that you’re a winner. You’re already on your path.”

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However, preventing weed growth need not be so difficult. According to the experts at This Old House and The Family Handyman, the secret to preventing weeds is to maintain a thick, healthy lawn. A vigorously growing lawn will crowd out weeds and block the sun weed seeds need to germinate and thrive. As a result, fewer herbicides may be needed and homeowners can spend less times on their hands and knees pulling out weeds. Crabgrass is a notoriously virulent weed that can quickly snuff out blades of grass. Crabgrass likes hot, dry conditions, and it only takes one plant to spread the seeds that can overtake the lawn. Preventing these conditions can stop crabgrass from flourishing. Weeds are accustomed to growing in adverse conditions, including especially hot temperatures. When such conditions arise, weeds establish deep roots while the roots of the grass can easily die off. Instead, when watering, wet the soil to a depth of four to six inches. This helps grass to establish strong root systems that will help lawns overpower pesky weeds. Whether you manually remove weeds or apply weed killers, timing is key. Combat weeds in the early spring before they have a time to fully form and start proliferating through seed dispersement. Recognize that no single herbicide or weeding tactic will work for every type of weed. Broadleaf weeds, like dandelions, unwanted grasses, and sedges are the three most common types of weeds. Homeowners will have to adapt based on the type of weed that is most prevalent in their lawns. Strike a balance with fertilizer, finding the right amount to deliver continuous nutrition to the lawn, but not overfeed it so that weeds can thrive. Many lawns only require fertilizer once or twice annually, in the autumn and spring.

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Several businesses and organizations are offering items for a raffle to benefit the county fair flower show.

Garden Clubs to offer ‘Whole Nine Yards’ GREENVILLE – The Darke County Association of Garden Clubs is sponsoring a raffle titled “Gardener’s Whole Nine Yards” to benefit the Darke County Fair Flower Show. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets are available from the Ladybug Garden Club or Wildflower Garden Club members. A special thanks goes to the raffle donors, including Ladybug Garden Club, Wildflower Garden club, Butterflies, ACE Hardware, Spencer Landscaping, Readmore’s Hallmark, The

Ivy League, Miller’s Flowers, Hannah’s Garden Center, Rural King, Ann’s Gifts U& Antiques, Sweet Annie’s Cabin, Helen’s flowers, Woodmill Co. Antiques Etc., Montage Café, Fred Williams Worm Castings, Plessinger Bros Florists, Fitzwater Tree U Lawn Care, Kevin Flory Landscaping, Home Again, tiffany Stebbins, Donn and Charlene Thornhill, Kim Cromwell, Gypsy, D’Alessios, Country Side Gardens Inc., Fairlawn, Heather B. Leaves, Coffee Pot, and A&B Coffee.

Gourd Patch meets May 12 GREENVILLE – The West Central Ohio Gourd Patch met at the Darke County Shawnee Prairie Nature Center. Twelve members were present. The main topic of discussion was the upcoming planned Spring Gourd Show to be held May 21 at the Nature Center.

Sandy Butler shared a beautiful gourd project using paint, special ink pens and beading during the Show and Tell portion of the meeting. Refreshments were then served. The next meeting will be held on May 12, 7 p.m.

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Spring HOME IMPROVEMENT

& LAWN AND GARDEN

Make garage organization go smoothly Garages tend to fall victim to disorganization during the winter, when homeowners want to hurry inside and get some respite from the cold. As a result, many homeowners resolve to clean their garages come springtime. Cleaning a disorganized garage overcome with clutter can be an allday job, so homeowners would be wise to reserve a springtime Saturday or Sunday to get their garages back in order. Upon designating ample time to clean their garages, homeowners can then utilize a few additional tips to make the project go as smoothly as possible.

* Empty the garage. The ďŹ rst step when organizing a garage is to empty it completely. Old machinery and rusted lawn and garden tools have a way of disappearing in garages, and those items may remain there for years if the garage is never emptied. Once you have emptied the garage, you might be surprised to learn just how much or even how little space you have to work with. * Clean the garage top to bottom. After you have emptied the garage, give it a thorough cleaning. Cleaning the garage serves multiple purposes. A clean garage is less like-

ly to be overcome with dirt and/or critters, both of which can contribute to the deterioration of tools and machinery stored in the garage. In addition, you may be less likely to let a clean garage fall back into disorganization, saving you the trouble of reorganizing the garage next spring. * Look up. Many homeowners fail to make adequate use of the vertical space in their garages. But keeping items off the oor can make it easier to clean the garage and will provide more room for your car or other machinery you don’t want to leave in the driveway or

a backyard shed. Install shelves so you can more safely store automotive uids and cleaners, and hang some hooks or hammer a few nails into the garage walls so you can hang tools like rakes and garden shears. * Group tools by season. Grouping tools by season can make for a more organized garage and one less likely to be overcome with clutter. Designate one corner of the garage for lawn and

gardening tools and another for winter tools like snow shovels or snowblowers. This makes it easier to ďŹ nd tools when you need them. When grouping tools, you can also group items by who uses them. For example, parents can designate one area of the garage for their tools, while kids can get their own area for their toys and bicycles. * Resolve to park in the garage. One of the best ways to keep a garage

organized is to park your vehicle or vehicles inside the garage each night. Parking in a garage protects your vehicle(s) from the elements, and you also won’t be tempted to leave items lying around on the garage oor if you know you will eventually be pulling your vehicle in. A few simple strategies can make springtime garage organization more effective and efďŹ cient.

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Spring HOME IMPROVEMENT

& LAWN AND GARDEN

How and when to fertilize your lawn Various components go into creating beautiful, lush lawns. Lawn maintenance involves ensuring lawns have all of the nutrients they need to thrive. Fertilizer is essential when feeding lawns, but fertilizing a lawn involves more than spreading fertilizer around the yard and hoping for the best. Fertilizing is a process that should be done carefully and timed correctly for optimal results. No two lawns are alike and each lawn has different needs. The type of grass and whether a lawn is mostly in the sun or

shade may dictate fertilizer requirements. While many lawns are comprised of several different grasses, a general rule of thumb is that the lawn will need to be fertilized in the spring at the very least. After that, fertilization schedules should be customized according to grass type, climate and other factors. Spring is a prime time to fertilize because the lawn is reviving after a long season of cold weather and dormancy. Come spring, lawns need to be fed to turn green and grow. Soil supplies some of the nutrients grass needs, but many

soils lack elements that lawns need to survive the growing season. Lawn and garden experts at Lowes say a healthy and actively growing lawn uses a great deal of energy, and fertilizer will provide the boost it requires. Fertilizer helps promote new root and leaf growth, aid in recovery from damage, reduce weeds, and replace nutrients lost to water runoff. Fertilizing the right way Follow these steps to feed the lawn and help it thrive. * Identify the type of grass in your lawn and consult with a garden cen-

ter to find the right type of fertilizer for your grass. Many grasses are categorized by season and may be referred to as cool season, transitional or warm season grasses. * Test the soil to check for pH. You want the soil to be as close to neutral as possible so it can readily process the nutrients in the fertilizer. * Broadcast or rotary spreaders will evenly distribute fertilizer and will not cause striping on the lawn like drop spreaders might. Resist the urge to fertilize by hand, as you

may lay an uneven amount of product, producing burns and brown spots. * Fertilizers come in slow-release, fast-release, and weed and feed formulations. Which fertilizer you use will depend on the type of grass you have and how much time you have to devote to lawn maintenance. Slow-release fertilizers may be preferable because they do not need to be reapplied often. * Use caution and set the spreader to distribute less product if you are unsure how much to apply. Excessive fertilizer can damage a lawn. * Water the lawn well af-

Creating fairy gardens Adding a touch of whimsy to gardening can make it that much more attractive to children. Perhaps that is why fairy gardens have become so popular among youngsters. Choose your container or location. Decide where to place the fairy garden. Hollowed-out tree stumps are great options. Choose a theme. Fairy houses can take on any theme their creators prefer. Draw up your design. Before securing anything in the container or digging into your garden bed, sketch out a garden design. Include similar-needs plants. Mixing plants that have different requirements can make it challenging to care for the fairy garden. Don’t forget a fairy dwelling. You will need to add a house for the fairies to inhabit. Small bird houses can work, but you also can consider old teapots, bird-

nesting boxes or even homemade houses assembled out of bark and twigs. Invite the fairies. Children can invite fairies to take up residence (fairies often show up at night and tend to remain unseen), or children can create their own fairies using craft materials.

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CHRISTIAN Ansonia Christian Church

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LUTHERAN St. John Lutheran Church

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St Paul Lutheran Church 131 E. 4th Street, Greenville 548-5770

St Paul’s Lutheran Church 13495 Greenville St. Marys Rd Versailles, 419-336-7111

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METHODIST - UNITED Abbottsville United Methodist Church 3145 St. Rt. 49, Arcanum

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The Hillgrove Federated Church

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PRESBYTERIAN First United Presbyterian Church

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST First Universalist Church

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FOR RENT Hollansburg, 4 BR, 1 bath remodeled 2 story house w/covered porch & deck. Large lot. $650 rent, $650 deposit. 937459-0258

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FOR RENT 3 BR apt in Greenville near South School. Recent remodel. No Pets. $525/mo + utilities. Call Dave 937-621-4726 REAL ESTATE HUNTING/TIMBER LAND SACRIFICE! 111 acres - $159,900. Trophy deer hunting, huge timber value, private access to 2 lakes! 3 hrs from the GW Bridge! Terms avail! 888-7386994 WoodworthLakePreserve.com

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House, 4 br, large living room & kitchen. Large back yard. Close to school. Union City, IN. 937-968-3294 WANTED TO BUY BUYING OLD GUITARS, Banjos, Mandolins & Amplifiers. ALSO buying Flutes, Saxophones, Trombones, Trumpets in good condition, Yamaha, Selmer, King, Conn. Bring them to Bach to Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH for an offer. 937-547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net Cars/Trucks, running or not UP TO $500. Free pick-up. 937-423-2703 or 937-621-5809 Old Guitars: Fender, Martin, Gretsch, Gibson. Old Rogers drums. 937-621-4813 SPECIAL NOTICES IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER XARELTO and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Xarelto between 2011 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-800-895-7416 HELP WANTED NEW TRUCKS ARRIVING - EXPERIENCED OTR DRIVERS VAN DIVISION: Runs 48 states, heavy from WI to Philadelphia/ Baltimore/ MD area. Flex home time. 99% No-Touch. Top Pay! Vacation/ 401K/ Vision/ Dental/ Disability/ Health. Require Class A CDL, 2 yrs OTR exp. good MVR, references. Call Ruth/Mike TTI, Inc. 1-800-558-2664 www. TTItrucking.com

HELP WANTED Looking for experienced Millwright w/Min. 5 yrs+ in field to lead crew as well as Helpers w/ some millwright experience. Requirements: Valid drivers license, self starter, willing to travel, NOT afraid of heights, Good physical condition, Able to weld, Dependable transportation, Pass drug & alcohol test anytime. Operating a fork lift & knowing Crane + fork lift signals++++ A PLUS. Pay based on experience. Job Type:Full time. Respond Doug@ double-d-millwright. com, 937-548-2188

Responsible & dependable individual needed to deliver Early Birds in the West Manchester area. This is a motor route. Driver’s license, proof of insurance & dependable vehicle required.If you are interested, please contact Becky S. at 937-5470851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer Full or part-time Carpenter. Minimum 2 years experience. 548-2307

Glick’s Construction, Inc, locally owned & operated construction company with over 20 years in business, looking for reliable, self-motivated, hardworking individuals who are willing to learn & grow with our company. Skills beneficial but not required. Must have valid driver’s license. Call 547-3051 Responsible & dependable individuals needed to deliver Early Birds in the Versailles, West Manchester & Verona areas. These are walking routes. If you are interested, please contact Becky at 937-547-0851 and leave your name, address & phone number, if no answer CDL DRIVER WANTED. Home nightly. Grain, seed, farm supplies hauling. Spring Farm Work Operator. Call Laux Farm Services 996-3394 New Madison, OH LANDSCAPE POSITION Experience not required. See our block ad on page 23. Send resume to Crowell Lawn Service, PO Box 141, Greenville, OH 45331

Becoming a Home Owner Need Not Be Just A Dream 2&3 Bedroom Homes Available Check our our selection of FREE handyman homes. Rental Homes Available Too! Sherwood Forest Mobile Home Community 937-548-9898 www.parkbridgehomes.com

PRICE REDUCED 207 2nd STREET, ARCANUM

Great Investment Opportunity!!! Ranch style rental property with 2 units back to back both have 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living room, open to the kitchen complete with Refrigerator, dishwasher, and range. Laundry room and pantry’s off of the kitchen. All rooms feature ceiling fans, newer flooring, and plenty of cabinet space. Both units have their own 1 car garage with door openers. Exterior is wrapped in vinyl siding for maintenance free ownership. The tenants are long term and pay their own utilities. Gross Rental Income is $975 per month but could be more. Don’t miss out, Call Today!!!

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ARCANUM 208 S. SYCAMORE $59,000. 2 bed, 1 bath, det. 4 car garage, many updates inside and out. (621483) GREENVILLE 1325 GREENVILLE NASHVILLE RD. $243,500. 4 Bed, 2 Bath, attached garage, 5 acres. (701268) 5653 GRVL- PALESTINE RD. 154,000. 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car att. Garage, 1 acre, remodeled. (708901) 109 AVENUE E $109,900. 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath, 1 car att. Garage, full basement- partially finished, hardwood floors. (703507) 805 DOROTHY LN. NEW LISTING $104,900. 2 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, brick ranch, family room, florida room, loads of built in storage. (709400) 114 VIRGINIA AVE. $99,900. 2 Bed, 1.5 bath, den, 2 car garage, high efficient furnace. (705587) 220 GLENWOOD NEW PRICE $95,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, brick ranch close to new school, partially fenced in back yard, shed and mature trees. (705466) 484 W. LINCOLN DR. NEW PRICE $79,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, large fenced in yard with storage shed and covered patio. (703176) UNION CITY 906 W. DIVISION NEW LISTING $29,900. 2 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, close to schools and parks. (708122) 102 BON BON $54,900. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage converted to storage and bonus room. (700582) 106 BON BON $52,000. 3 Bed, 1 bath, 1 car att. Garage, storage building and fire pit. (703221) 353 CARTER $68,000. 2 Bed, 2 bath, could easily become 3 bedroom home, den, bonus room on 3rd level, enclosed porch. (706140) 209 N. GRANDVIEW ST. $249,900. 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 half bath, finished basement, 2.5 car att. Garage, 3100 sq ft living space. (700734) BRADFORD/COVINGTON 9625 W. GREENVILLE FALLS RD. COVINGTON $65,000. 3 Bed, 2 bath, home sits on small branch of Creek. (701779)

The Newest Salon in Greenville, Hairology off Broadway now has an opening for a hairstylist or nail technician. For details call Tiffany at 937-459-9186 or Kenda at 937-459-5945. Part-time cleaning lady with own cleaning tools/ supplies. References. 548-2223 AGRICULTURE Concrete Finishers & Custom chicken litter lead position opportu- spreading available. nities available. 937- 937-564-3399 968-4195 x. 205 R&S Reck The Darke County YMCA is seeking Mobile LIFEGUARDS at Home Park their Greenville and New Paris, Ohio Versailles facilities. Daytime availabilMobile ity a plus. Lifeguard Homes certification required. for Rent Or Training available. Apply in person or email Rent to Own troberts@ymcadarkCall ecounty.org. HELP WANTED The Darke County YMCA is seeking fulland part-time Child Development teachers at their Versailles Center. Flexible hours available. Experience with children and high school diploma required. Apply in person or email kroberts@ ymcadarkecounty.org.

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Call 937-564-3421 20 ACRES IN FM SCHOOL DISTRICT! Older 1 1/2-ST home w/3 BR, 1 BA. Enclosed porch. Large LRM. MLS 620714 #4489 COMMERCIAL BUILDING in high traffic area! Over 2000 sq ft. Ample parking area! Excellent condition! MLS 703093 #4387 QUIET RESIDENTIAL AREA! Custom built 3 BR brick ranch. 1 1/2 BA. LRM & FRM. Updated carpet thru-out! Great KIT w/range, refrigerator & microwave included. 9x12 enclosed patio. New roof in 2014. MLS 706100 #4504 NEW LISTING! It’s Springtime in Wayne Lakes! This is the perfect time to see this brick ranch! 3 BR, 1 BA on main level 4th BR & 1 BA in full finished basement. Well landscaped lot w/access to 2 lakes. Great views of the lakes from the back windows of the home & the upper deck! MLS 708823 #4508

OPEN HOUSE TODAY! 1-2:30PM 950 MANCHESTER-GREENVILLE Looking to downsize, check out this 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home that is move in ready, many recent updates. Call today to schedule your tour of this lovely home. 8369 PITSBURG LAURA-ARCANUM Owners have utilized and updated every sq. ft. of this home. 4 BR split plan, 3 full baths, large living room, 20x12 shed, large deck with gazebo. Call for updates and details!

OPEN HOUSE MAY 15TH! 1-2:30PM 121 DWYER-GREENVILLE 3 Bedroom 2 bath one story home. Owners have made many updates. Call today to schedule your showing. 109 E. PARK DR-GREENVILLE Love the Park? Check out this 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home with full basement. Home has many updates. 6819 WOODLANE-GREENVILLE Adorable brick ranch just outside of Greenville that sits on just under an acre.

NEW TO THE MARKET! 328 BAKER ST-PITSBURG Looking for a 3-4 bedroom home in Franklin Monroe school district? Adorable home w 2 Car garage for only $79,900. Immediate occupancy! 500 AULD ST-GETTYSBURG Looking for your own private retreat? This 4 BR 2.5 bath, basement, cedar home on 21.7 acres of woods and creek will be sure to please. A 40 X 60 barn which can have multiple uses. Per Owner home and barn both have 2 X 6 construction. Barn was used for a business. 5250 MONTEZUMA ACRES-CELINA An address that you will love to call Home! Love living close to the lake, you will love this house. 5292 HOGPATH-GREENVILLE Updated 3 bedroom, 1story home with a 30x12 shed on a large country lot. $75,000 6478 RIVERS EDGE-GREENVILLE If you love to entertain this is the property that you will want to own! Home with amazing view of Greenville Creek from multi- level composite tiered decks with solar lighting. 1303 Chippewa Dr. Greenville

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750 BERKSHIRE -This 2 bedroom ranch home in a Planned Unit Development! Vaulted ceiling and corner fireplace in living room; walk-in closet in master bedroom; ALL appliances stay! $112,500. ----------------------------------------------------------IN WAYNE LAKES at 3618 Scenic Heights Drive is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch! Home offers over 1300 sq. ft. of living area; wood-burning fireplace; newer garage door. 21x21 barn included! Now offered at $99,900. IN SOUTH END OF GREENVILLE this 2 bedroom home at 617 Fair Street has a 1 car detached garage. Upper 40’s. IN UNION CITY this 3-4 bedroom home is ready for a new family! Drive by 503 E. North Street and call for your personal showing! $43,500. ALSO IN UNION CITY this DUO at 543 N. Walnut and 545 N. Walnut can be purchased separately or together! 3 bedroom ranch homes one for $41,000, one for $38,000 or both for $77,500! Excellent return on your investment! 16 ACRES M/L BARE GROUND in Section 13 of York Township! $9,000 per acre. COMMERCIAL BUILDING 60x100 with office at 602 Riffle. Mid 50’s. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING for this 3 bedroom 2 bath brick ranch! Jacuzzi tub in master bath; new oak cabinets in kitchen; 2 car attached garage with new doors; 37’x20’ deck. PLUS a 2½ car detached garage! Drive by 6209 Hillgrove-Southern Road and call for your personal showing! $175,000. 6+ ACRES ZONED COMMERCIAL on Wagner Avenue across from LOWE’S! Can be divided! Call Jim for additional information! INVESTMENT PROPERTY at 131-141 Pine Street! 2 bedroom each side; gas F/A heat; both occupied. Low 40’s. NEWLY REMODELED this 2-3 bedroom home at 329 E. Water has new “inside” and new vinyl siding outside! Seller will pay closing costs for qualified buyer! Upper 40’s.

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HOUSEHOLD PILLOWTOP 14 INCH THICK MATTRESS & BOX SPRINGS: FULL SET $237; QUEEN SET $259; KING SET $399. NEW IN PLASTIC WITH WARRANHOUSEHOLD TY. 937-884-5455 We New, warehouse deliver liquidation, queen $169, king $219, Very nice used Rainfull $149, twin $79. bow vacuum sweeper. We deliver. Call 937- Warranty. Call 5480870 884-5455

MISC. FOR SALE Professional SOUND SYSTEM Rental, Sales & Installation. Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 547-1970, email: bachtorock@ earthlink.net. Also Renting sound systems for Weddings, Graduations, Business Meetings, or any other engagements!

Team brings home first banner since ‘96 UNION CITY – The Mississinawa ValleyMVCTC Agronomy team placed fifth in their state competition, April 2. The team had set their sights on a banner, and pulled through to achieve it. Until now, the chapter has not received a banner for the agronomy career development event since 1996. The 2016 Agronomy team consisted of Leslie Dirksen, Kasey Hummel, Darin Miller, Shaiann Livingston, Grant Stachler, Justin Miller, Mason Hummel, Cody Dirksen, Max Dirmeyer, and Blake Scholl. Leslie led the high school team in individual scores, and Mason led the junior high team in individual scores. The contest is broken down into three areas, the ID’s, the test, and the team activity. They are given one hour to complete the ID’s and test and one hour to complete the team activity. During the identification (ID) section the students

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MISC. FOR SALE FIREWOOD Maple, cheap! You load and haul it. For more details call Dave 548-6777

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY– MAY 25TH, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. 312 Ave A. Greenville, OH 45331 Open House Dates: Wednesday May 4th, 5:00-6:00 P.M. Wednesday May 11th, 5:00-6:00 P.M. Sunday May 15th, 1:00-2:30 P.M.

Shown are members of the Mississinawa Valley-MVCTC Agronomy Team.

are expected to identify 10 insects, 10 plant nutrient deficiencies or disease, 20 live plants, and 20 seeds. The test is made up of 25 questions ranging from fertilizer calculations to body parts of a grasshopper. The team event is done by a group of one to four students; during the activity they are required to choose and calculate the correct acreage, renting cost, seed variety, planting/harvesting costs, tillage, irrigation, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, total income, total expense, and total profit using techniques such as dimensional analysis and vari-

able rate. The team, Coach Stachler, and the Mississinawa Valley- MVCTC FFA chapter are all very proud of their accomplishments this year. They have worked extremely hard to earn their spot in the top five for the State Agronomy Career Development Event. Coach Stachler said, “I am very proud of the way the students improved throughout the season, especially those students participating in the contest for the first time. It is great to see the students finally achieve a winning a banner after so many years of a drought for the chapter.”

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AUCTION SATURDAY – MAY 14TH 9:30AM

GREENVILLE MASONIC LODGE 102 MEMORIAL DR. GREENVILLE, OHIO

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AUTOGRAPHED AND COLLECTABLE SPORTS MEMORABILIA PRIMATIVE COLLECTABLES-EARLY FUNITUREGAMING MACHINES Over 450 lots!!

Sports items incl. Baseball, Basketball & Football collectables; (2) Blue River Front Stadium Seats; Approx. 40 Autographed Game used baseball bats; 50 autographed professional baseballs with display cubes incl Reds Team signed; Autographed Joe Oliver complete set of catchers equipment, plus game used shoes and other signed clothing; 50+ lots 1980’s-90’s sports cards various makers incl. unopened and sealed sets. Good selection of 1970’s Cincinnati Reds memorabilia incl. Pete Rose, Joe Oliver, Paul O’Neill, Chris Sabo, Barry Larkin, Tim Pugh, and many others. Appox (20) Bobble head fig collection NIB; commerative Baseballs NIB; Reds year books and programs starting 1958 to 1990’s; Media guides; Beckette price mags from 1980’s; Autographed Basket balls inc Tubby Smith, Patrick Ewing and others Non sports items incl; Oak Rolls top desk; Victorian style writing desk; Early foremans high top writing desk; Oak Ice Box; Marshall & Johnson Co. oak file cabinet;oak desk chair; High seat bar/pool room chair; Victorian marble top fern stand; Early crank washing machine; Penny Shooting Gallery Machine; Binks Industries 1cent Zipper Skill Machine;RR signal lantern; Dietz red globe barn lantern; Davenport Crock; Victorian kerosene lamp; Gold pocket watch; Roseville vase; HP China; Appox (10) Collectible Beer Steins; Cast iron dog bank and a Selection of small shelf collectibles; NOTES & TERMS: This is a nice clean auction with some very unique and hard to find items. Visit our website for photos of ALL lots and auction catalog order at www.midwest-auctioneers.com. A 10% buyers premium will be in effect for on site bidders and additional terms and conditions will apply to online Proxibid.com bidders. Accepted forms of payment include cash, approved check with proper ID and Mastercard and Visa (with additional 3% clerking fee).

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

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155 RIDGEVIEW, GREENVILLE Move in Free! That’s right (if you qualify) no down payment necessary to become the owner of this 3 bedroom ranch with double carport in a choice family neighborhood in Greenville. Payments will likely be less than rent and full price only $69,800. It’s first come - first served.

AUTOMOTIVE 2008 Pontiac G6, 4 dr, auto, air, tilt, pw, pdl, 2.4L, VERY nice! Pics available, 85,000 miles, $4750. 6210843

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LIVESTOCK MOTORCYCLES Brown egg laying pul- 2003 Harley Davidson lets. 937-526-4541 Dyna Wide Glide, 100 year Anniversary EdiWANTED tion, 16K miles, asking Wanted: Used house $8000. 937-548-0020, trailers in good condi- 937-352-5126 tion. Please call 937AUTOMOTIVE 448-2974 2011 Fusion $8995. EQUIPMENT 2002 Chevy 2500 HD John Deere 990 with $7995. 2005 Explorer bucket and 189 hours. $6495. 2005 F250 4x4, Rotary Mower & Dirt 6 spd $10,995. 2008 Lever. $16,500 call Equinox $7495. 2001 765-584-4940. Beetle $2995. 2003 Taurus $2995. 2003 RECREATIONAL Impala $2995. 2006 PT 2010 Sunseeker by For- Cruiser $5995. 2007 est River. 24 ft. All self Grand Prix $6495. contained w/central air 2008 HHR $7995. Buy & heat. Call 765-964- - Sell - Trade! Country5158/765-964-5729 AutoSalesGreenville. 2000 Fleetwood Terry com 548-1337 travel trailer, clean, 2001 Ford F350 Super good condition, $4700. Duty Crew cab, dually, 937-621-9281 2WD, 104,802 mi, 7.3L, 2011 Coachmen Free- V8 diesel, very good lander. 30ft, all self con- condition $13,000. 937tained w/central air & 621-9281 heat. Only 8000 miles! 2002 Blazer, 137,000 Priced to sell. 765-964- mi, good condition, 5158, 765-964-5729 $2500. 547-0292

DIRECTIONS: From 118 (N. Broadway) turn East onto Harmon Dr. then turn right onto Ave A. (Watch for signs). Up for Auction, is this 1501 square foot, 1½ -story Cape Code style home, built in 1954. This home is conveniently located close to the High School and the Greenville City Park. It offers a kitchen, living room, family room, 2 bedrooms and 1 ½ full baths. Also, features a Floored attic for extra storage or could be finished for an additional 1 or 2 more Bedrooms. Included is a one car attached garage. Plan to attend an open house to see all the possibilities. TERMS: This home is being sold using the auction method, and will be sold with the confirmation of the P.O.A. Buyer to pay $5000.00 down day of auction, with the balance due 45 days after the auction. Closing shall be on or before June 28th, 2016. Buyer shall have possession day of closing. Seller will pay all taxes due and payable July 1, 2016. Buyer to pay all taxes due & payable thereafter. Have your financing arranged & be prepared to buy. Call 937-547-3202 or 423-2656 or go to www.edwardsauctions.com for more details. Personal Property will be selling on Saturday May 21st, 2016 at Edwards Auction Gallery @ 5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville, Ohio at 10:00 AM

OWNER- MARGARET N. WILLIAMS Theodore O. Finnarn Attorney P.O.A

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY MAY 7TH, 2016 - 9:00 A.M. 5862 Kruckeberg Rd. Greenville, OH 45331

DIRECTIONS: From Greenville, Ohio Take 127 to Kruckeberg Rd. Go East on Kruckeberg one mile to Edwards Auction Gallery on Left. (Watch for signs) AUCTIONEERS NOTE – We will be selling box lots starting at 9:00 am. At 10:00 am, we will start the Second ring. Featuring Live Audio & Video so you can bid at home or on the go with your smart phone or tablet. Go to www.edwardsauctions.com, click on the current auction date, click on bid now button to enter auction. No buyer’s premium charged for attending the live & collectible auction. Buyer’s premium applied to online bidders only. ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES - LONGABERGER BASKETS FURNITURE - HOUSEHOLD - VENTRAC 3000 RIDING TRACTOR LAWN AND GARDEN TOOLS Dark Wood Large Entertainment Center 7’ Tall- 2 Piece, Mirrored Doors; Antique 2 Drawer Night Stand on Casters; Oak Roll Top Desk; 4 Drawer Dresser; Floor Lamps; 2-Vizio Flat Screen 26” TV’S; Oval Dressing Mirror; Rattan Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; Rattan Patio Set; Rattan Corner Shelf; White Wicker Coffee Tables & 2 Tier Shelf; Small Swivel Recliner; Mission Style Recliner; Rush Bottom Chairs; Oak Desk Chair on Wheels; Oak Desk Chair W/Leather on Wheels; Oak Desk W Tri Fold Mirror Top W/2 Drawers; Single Bed Frame; 2 Door Glass Front Cabinet; Oak Curio Cabinet; Dark Wood Table & Extra Boards W/4 Chairs; 4’Oak Church Bench; Settee; Barrister Bookcase; Rockers; Wine Cooler; Corner Drop-leaf End Table; Drop Leaf End Table; Oak Bar Stool; Sev. Desk Lamps; Oil on Canvas Amish Scene Picture; Leaded Glass Hanging Light; Set of Oak End Tables & Coffee Table; Oak Table & 6 Chairs; Wood Radios; Misc. Fenton Glass Pieces; Landmark Collection Blue Vase; Fostoria Glassware; Glass Hen on Nest; Brass Duck; Large Selection Longaberger Baskets; Boyd Bear Collectables; Pro-form 2000 Treadmill; Upright Freezer; Haier Apartment Size Refrigerator; George Fourman Grills; Iron Patio Set; Sev. Plant Stands; Bakers Racks; Wrought iron Glass Top Patio Set & 4 matching Chairs; Patio Table W/Umbrella & Stand; Life Time Folding Tables; Wall Decorations; Flower Arrangements; And Much More. LAWN AND GARDEN /TOOLS & GARAGE ITEMS – Ventrac 3000 Riding Tractor W/Front Mower, All Wheel Drive, Articulated Steering, 21 Hp. Kawasaki Engine, 52” Moving Deck, Fast Hitch, Auxiliary Hydraulics; Silver Series Self Propelled Mower; 2 Wheeled Swisher String Trimmer; Rubbermaid 2 wheeled Dump Trailer; 2 Wheeled Poly Dump Cart; 42” Agri-Fab Lawn Sweeper; Precise Pull Behind Lawn Aerator; Fertilizer; -2 Wheeled Propane Yard Burner; Craftsman Electric Hedge Trimmers; All-Pro 100,000 Salamander Heater BTU-HR; Radio Flyer Wagon W/ Wood Sides; Craftsman 3 H.P. 12 Gal. Air Compressor; 10” Craftsman Radial Arm Saw; Craftsman 10” Band Saw; Skil 1 3/4 HP Router; B & D Bench Grinder; Craftsman Roll Around Tool Boxes; Misc. Tool Boxes; Work Lights; Sev. Long Handle Tools; Werner 10’ Ladder; 24’Alum. Ext. Ladder; Large Bird Cages; Several Pet Cages; Pet Grooming Stands; Pet Shampoo; Electric Food Warmer; Propane Tank; Animal Traps; Post Hole Driver; Sev. Jacks; Misc. Hdw; Electrical Supply; Paint Supply; Gas Cans; EZ UP Tent; And More;

OWNERS – MICHAEL BURNS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF OTHERS;

TERMS: CASH or local checks w/proper ID. Visa & Master Card Accepted w/3% Clerk Fee. Auctioneer licensed in Ohio. Auction held INSIDE facility. We must collect sales tax.

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GARAGE SALES

ARCANUM/PITSBURG 115 Sierra Lane, Arcanum; May 4-6; 9-5; Household, furniture, clothes-all ages, tools, much more! BRADFORD/ GETTYSBURG Big Garage Sale; 1 mile north of Horatio, OH (Keller Grain) at 7689 Etter Rd, south of Dick Lavy Trucking; May 5-6, 8am-5pm; May 7, 8am4pm; Annual & Perennial flowers, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, table saws, tools, apple wood, egg cartons, children-adult clothing, strollers, youth bed, sheets, blankets, sewing items/craft items, toys, tube to pull behind boat, decorations, knickknacks, printer, farm items and lots more

9870 Horatio-Harris Crk Rd; May 6-7; Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12; Furniture, Longaberger, tools, pottery, books, antiques & collectibles, canning jars & more GREENVILLE 5412 Rt 36 East; May 5-6; 9-5; Pocket knives, small tools, milk bottles, paperweights, fishing reels, collectibles

GREENVILLE MOM’S DAY FISHING GARAGE SALE; 108 Redbud Ct; May 5-8; 9-6; Reels, rods, combos, line, lure, tackle. Doug 937-417-1182

312 Morrow; May 7, 9-3; Household misc 407 Harrison Ave., One day only sale; May 5, 9-5. Variety of household items, TV stand, Xbox Rock Band, purses. Everything is priced to sell! Come take a look. 7-Family; 101 Royal Oak; May 5-6; 8-6; Crib, boys’ 18mo-2T, ladies’ S-M, lots of kitchen items, glassware, birdcages, home décor, round table, lots of books, games, toys. Lots & lots of misc Rummage Sale; The New Beginning Church of God, 802 E 4th St; May 5-6,10-5; May 7, 10-2. Clothes-all sizes, items too numerous to mention. Come find a bargain! 1384 N Chippewa; May 4-5, 9-5; May 6, 9-4; Baseball cards, comic books, purses, men’s, women’s, boys’ & girls’ clothes, microwave, toys, Thomas DVDs, lots of misc

AUCTION STORAGE UNITS Friday, May 13, 2016 Starting at 6:00 PM

Greenville Stor & Lock 5328 Michelle Rd – Greenville Off Sebring Warner Rd.

Household, Miscellaneous and Welding Equipment belonging to:

1. Lori Lane 1337 N. Chippewa, Greenville 2. Pat & Cassie Rehmert 424½ Front St., Greenville 3. Corrine Vivitoe PO Box 85, New Madison

Cash Only day of sale.

AUCTIONEER, RON CRIST

5th Annual Sale; 6026 Arcanum Bears Mill Rd, 1 mi S of Bears Mill; May 5-6, 9-5; May 7, 9-12; 42” LG flat screen TV, Christmas, toys, 2 entertainment units, lamps, books, ladder, cordless screwdriver, tennis racket, Boyds Bear, much more. Look for the Friends of the Shelter banner and FREDDIE! 629 Wayne Ave.; May 4-5; 8-4. Fax machine, hot tub, Jr. girls clothes, Pyrex dishes, electric knife, books, Le Creuset pot (made in France), misc 2 BIG Multi-Family Sales at 5404 & 5434 Naomi Dr; May 5-6, 9-5; May 7, 9-12; Lots of GREAT BUYS! 6200 Hartzell Rd. - at the log home; May 5,6; 8-5. Clothing 50¢ apiece - womens sxxl, girls pre-teen, a lot of Justice; toys, household items, air hockey table, hanging fireplace. Cheap prices! 212 Hickory Dr., No Junk Sale! May 5,6; 9-7. Mostly household, decorator items. Some misc. No early sales. OUT OF COUNTY 4105 Rangeline Rd., Russia; May 5,6,7; 9-5. Bedding, drapes, clothes dryer, cabinet w/sink, hunting clothes & supplies, 12x12 gazebo tent, picnic table, baked goods & misc.

OUT OF COUNTY 6 Family Barn Sale. 9509 St. Rt. 726 Eldorado; May 6-7, 8:30-?; 2013 Scooter Toota 050. Adult & Children’s Clothing. Antic Apple Cider press, Iron skillets, dishware, cookware, shotgun, electronic, wicker furniture. Kids’ toys, Toddler Bed w/ new mattr. Curio cabinet. Lots of odds & ends

Russia Community Garage Sales; Fri, May 6, 9am-6pm; Sat, May 7, 9am-1pm; Many multi-family locations UNION CITY 202 N Division St, Union City, OH, near Marsh store; May 6-67; 9-5 VERSAILLES 10760 HB Hole Rd; May 5-6, 8a-6p; May 7, 8a-noon; Multi-Family; Perennials, bedding, young men’s to XXL, ladies’ small-XL, office chair, housewares, kitchen, small appliances, decor, coolers, shoes, bowling ball/ bag, books, misc for him & her 10549 H.B. Hole Rd.; May 5,6; 9-5. Household items, home décor, couch & loveseat, plants, a lot of misc. Remember, the

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Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm 5494 ST. RT. 121 SOUTH, GREENVILLE 937-316-6080

PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016

9:00 AM

DOORS OPEN AT 8:00AM 5378 SEBRING-WARNER RD. GREENVILLE, OHIO 45331 Directions: Approx. 30 miles NORTH of Dayton, Ohio. From the intersection of S.R. 49 and U.S. 127 Bypass, take U.S. 127 NORTH approx. ¼ mile to Sebring-Warner Rd. and turn RIGHT or EAST to auction site, just 2 buildings EAST of the “Early Bird”. (WATCH FOR AUCTION ON SALE DAY)

(5) ZERO-TURN MOWERS Hustler Zero-Turn Mower, 20 H.P. Honda, 54” Cut, Bar Tires, Fast-Track, Runs & Works Great (ready to mow); Ferris IS-3000 Zero-Turn Mower, 25 H.P., 60” Cut, Super Nice Mower (ready to mow); Dixon Zero-Turn Mower, 14 H.P., 48” Cut, Runs Good; Dixon #4422 Zero-Turn Mower, 14 H.P., 44” Cut; Craftsman Z-T-7000 Zero-Turn Mower, 18 H.P., 50” Cut (rough). SHOP EQUIPMENT – TOOLS – MISC. Lg. Commercial Metal Lathe (Monarch Tool Co.), 7 Ft. Long, 3 Ft. Deep, 57” High, 30” between centers, 240 Volt, 3 Phase; Hobart #625 Smooth Cut Plasma Cutter; Thermal-Ark Pak-5XR Plasma Cutting System; Milwaukee & Sears Battery Operated Power Tools; Dbl. Bench Grinder; Jacks; Bolts; Air Hose; Oil Cans; H. Duty Pedestal Grinder; Bolt Cutters; Torch Cart; Hoses; Gauges; Misc. Hand & Power Tools; J. Deere Space Heater; Bolt & Inventory Bins; Tow Straps; Alum. Concrete Floats & Tools; H. Duty Ext. Cords; Grip Clamps; Allen Wrenches; (2) Shop Vacuums; Chains; Hard Hats; Mole Trap; Lg. Live Trap; Metal Shelves; Metal Cabinets; Pallet Racking; Copper Tubing; Tarps; Lg. Exhaust Fan; Poly Mop Bucket; Porter Cable Saw-Zall; Plumbing & Elec. Items; several Sets of Alum. Ramps; Chain Link Dog Kennel (approx. 6’x8’); Tree Stand; Metal Road Signs; Shop Lights; 10’x10’ Pop Up Canopy; Metal Roller Cart; HarleyDavidson Sportster Gas Tank; E-Z-Go Golf Cart Lift Kit; (4) Alum. Golf Cart Wheels & Tires; (4) Standard Golf Cart Tires; (2) Forklift Fork Brackets; (4) good Kuhmo 235-60-R-16 Tires; (4) Kawasaki Prairie 700 4-Wheeler Tires & Wheels; (4) 8-Lug Ford Alum. Wheels & Tires; (4) ¾ Ton Ford Wheels & Tires; Early Girls Huffy Bicycle; misc. Early House Moldings & Trim; Child’s Sm. (Gas) 4-Wheeler (Red Cat). FURNITURE – HOUSEHOLD – MISC. Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk; 6’ Maple Corner Cupboard; Octagon Wood/Glass China Cabinet; 3-Cushion Sofa; Oak Dining Table w/(6) Arrow Back Chairs; Green Swivel Rocker; Sofa Table; Lamp Tables; Dresser w/Mirror; Night Stand; Chest of Drawers; Upholstered Base Rocker; sev. Wood Cabinets; Standing Oak Jewelry Box; Zenith TV; Wood Magazine Stand; Standing & Table Lamps; Beveled Wall Mirror; misc. Pictures; Rod Iron Patio Chair & Table; Stack Chairs; 3-Dr. File Cabinet; Hoover Upright Sweeper; Sm. Apt. Refrigerator; (5) nice Window Air Conditioners (various sizes); Lots of Costume Jewelry including: Rings, Watches, Necklaces, Bracelets, Pins, Ect.; Orange Fire King Cups; Corelleware Dishes; Deep Bowls; Ruby Red Pitcher; Carnival Dish; Silverware; Elec. Kitchen Appliances; Utensils; Wood Rolling Pin; Pentex 7x50 Binoculars; Misc. Bedding, Towels; Wash Cloths; Wall Clocks; Plant Stands; Locking Safe; Elec. Blower; 4’ Wood Ladder; Lawn Decorations.

Teams place first in district contest VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA recently competed in several District 5 Career Development Events (CDE) Contest at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. The General Livestock team placed second overall in the district and included team members Cole Luthman, Deanna Hesson, Ivan Pohlman, Lily George, Troy May, Ben Albers, Lewis Winner, Kimberly Winner, Isaac Gilmore, Logan Winner, Lily George, Levi Hemmelgarn and Marcus Berger. The team was led by middle school student Deanna Hesson, followed by Lewis Winner in the middle school and high school was led by Cole Luthman and followed by Ivan Pohlman. The Poultry team that placed first in the district consisted of team members Ben Gehret, David Barlage, Gavin Lawrence, Hannah Niekamp, and Sean Besecker. Gehret placed fourth and Niekamp placed sixth. The Wildlife team placed first in the district and the team included Lee Marchal, Brent Sherman, Hannah Rose, Grant Keller, Toby George, Gavin Mills, Derek Cavin, Nicholas Stonebraker Litten, Lane Feltz, and Isaac Grilliot. Rose placed second and Keller placed seventh. Evan Keller led the middle school wildlife team followed by Isaac Grilliot. The Dairy Food Products team placed first in the district with the team of Kara Langenkamp, Lewis Kremer, Kayla Bruns and Max Stacheller. Bruns placed first in the district and Langenkamp placed second. A new CDE for the Versailles FFA was Agronomy in which Versailles placed fourth. The team included Alyssa Morgan, Jacob Wuebker, Cole Kremer, Andrew Harshbarger and Brianne Buzard. The Agronomy Team was led by Alyssa Morgan, followed by Jacob

The Versailles FFA District Dairy Foods Team included Max Stachler, Lewis Kremer, Kara Langenkamp and Kayla Bruns.

Wuebker. The dairy judging team placed first in the district and the team included Clair Schmitmeyer, Tyler Henry, Nathan Henry, Dean Heitkamp, Jonathan Gehret, Kyle

Dirksen and Caden Buschur. The high school team was led by Schmitmeyer who placed second and Henry who placed 11th. The middle school team was led by Gehret followed by Dirksen.

The horse judging team consisted of Conner Reed and Evan Rammel. Reed led the high school team and Rammel led the middle school team. They placed 22nd as a two person team.

FARM REAL ESTATE AUCTION 77.883 ACRES, BROWN TOWNSHIP DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016

TIME: 10:00 A.M.

LOCATION: North State Route 589, Fletcher, Ohio 45326 DIRECTIONS: St. Rt. 36 East of Piqua to Fletcher. Turn south onto Walnut St., Walnut St. turns into St. Rt. 589. First farm out or Fletcher on the east side.

BARE LAND ONLY: 77.883 Acre tract location in the southwest quarter S30-T2-R11 BRMRS, Brown Township and part outlot 20, Village of Fletcher, Miami County, Ohio. Approximately 76 acres more or less are tillable (7.15 acres are located in the village of Fletcher). Soil types range from Brookston and Crosby. This is a very nice production farm in Miami County and has been in the same family for many years. (This is bare land only, no buildings are included.) TERMS & CONDITIONS: $25,000.00 down the day of sale. Balance due in 30 days or on delivery of deed. Buyers to have financing approved prior to sale date. Owners have the rights to accept or reject any or all bids.

OWNERS: RONALD & DOROTHY MOTTER AUCTIONEER/REALTOR MIKE HAVENAR • SHIVELY REALTY

For information Call: 937-606-4743 Email: mike@mlh56.com No CO-OP

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC AUCTION

AUCTIONEERS: Mike Havenar–Rick Bair–Tony Bayman SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 • 9:30 A.M. LOCATION: Shelby County Fairgrounds, 700 Fair Rd., Sidney, Ohio DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 90 off I-75 in Sidney (Fair Rd.), go east toward town approx. 1 mile

ANTIQUES – AUTOS – COLLECTOR ITEMS – FURNITURE – JEWELRY – DIXIE CHOPPER MOWER ANTIQUES: Klanke Step Back Cupboard from New Breman; Oak Breakdown Wardrobe; Victorian Dresser w/Mirror & Hanky Drawers; Oak/Walnut Step Back Cupboard w/Marble Top; Oak 3 Drawer Dresser w/Mirror; Painted Corner Cupboard; Barrister Bookcase/ Desk; Child’s East Lake Dresser; Child’s Step Back Cupboard; Folding Desk Table; Wood Bench; Baby Bed (Older); Iron Garden Bench; Wicker Fern Stand; Doll High Chair; Cane Rocker; Pair of Gerald Thurston Lamps; Floor Lamps; Table Lamps; 2 Stained Glass Lamps, Limited Edition; Wicker Lamp; Oil Lamp; Children’s Lamps; Pewter Coffee Pot; Costume Jewelry; Many Prints & Oils; Pictures; Ken Griffey Signed Photo; Black Cat Door Stop; Pheasant Door Stop (Repo); Postcards, Piqua Sidney, Troy, & Dayton; Fiesta Plates; Salad Set; California Pottery; Steiner Drugs Dish, Sidney; Northwood Custard Dish – Toothpick; Slag Glass; Pot de Crème Set; Wooden Boxes; Pink & Green Depression; David Winter Cottages; Wooden Refrigerator Bank; Magnalite Pans; Hummels; German Hand Painted Deep Bowls; Collection of Cruets; Canes; Disney Items; Hand Painted Plates, Cruet Set. FURNITURE: Leather Sofa; Sofa w/Cane Inserts; 2 Wing Back Chairs; Mahogany Drop Front Secretary; Howard Miller Grandfather Clock; Maple Hutch; Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs; Oak Cupboard Top; Dining Room Suite – Table, Hutch, 4 Chairs; 5 Drawer Chest; 3 Drawer Chest; Misc. Tables. AUTOS & MOWER: 1969 Buick Skylark, 2 Door, Factory Air, 350 Engine (Super Nice Car); 1965 Rambler Classic, 4 Door; 770 Sedan, Engine 232 (Very Clean Car); Dixie Chopper XW2500 Quad Loop; Zero Turn Mower, 60” Deck, 508 Hours. TERMS: Cash or Check with Proper I.D. Not Responsible for Accidents. Any Statements Made Day of Sale Supercede Statements Hereon.

AUCTIONEERS Mike Havenar – Rick Bair – Tony Bayman Apprentice Auctioneer: Ryan Havenar (937) 606-4743 “Have Gavel – Will Travel” www.auctionzip.com (Auctioneer #4544 & 6480)

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Ronnie Kaugher

1546 Cox Rd., Union City, OH (937) 968-7279

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• ALL items must be paid for the day of auction. • ALL items are sold as is. • We must collect Sales Tax. • TERMS: Cash or Good Check with Proper Photo ID; Visa / MC / Discover accepted with a 3% Clerk Fee added. • Visit us online @ www.auctionzip.com and enter USER I.D. #8673 for photos and information. • Food Available on Site! • Open Friday, May 6th from 9:00AM to 5:00PM for Inspection. Office: 937.316.8400 REMEMBER: +++Never, Ever a Buyer’s (Penalty) Premium at Cell: 937.459.7686 our Auctions…What You Bid Is What You Pay! We work for our Michel Werner sellers, we appreciate our buyers, and we love our profession! Apprentice Auctioneer Kirby & Staff

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DCP has success with Maple Sugarin’ event GREENVILLE – On March 5, Darke County Parks hosted its annual Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie Festival in conjunction the Friends of the Darke County Parks Waffle Breakfast. Over 500 people, including volunteers and staff, enjoyed the sausage

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and endless waffle breakfast with coffee, tea, juice, or milk. The Friends also hosted an extremely successful bake sale of maple flavored goodies. Fifty volunteers assisted with the waffle breakfast and festival, making waffles, serving, bussing tables, tak-

GREAT ANTIQUES & COUNTRY ITEMS • MASSEY FERGUSON COMPACT TRACTOR TOOLS, IRON BENCHES, MORE!

UNION, OHIO

At 3473 Sweet Potato Ridge Rd. From I-70 take Exit 29, then north on Rt 48 to the Englewood-Union line, & then west approx one mile on Sweet Potato Ridge to sale site. Field Parking.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 TIME: 9:30 AM ANTIQUE FURNITURE: Chippendale slant front desk & 5 drw chest; walnut burl front chest on chest; grain painted blanket box; 4 Poster bed & feather tick; night stands; candle stands; low boy w/ Spanish feet; Three Corner Cupboards: Tiger Maple, Rosewood painted & walnut; Zoar type painted wardrobe; dough cupboard; cherry dry sink; cherry sugar chest; Hepplewhite scrub top table; Plantation desk; 6 hoop back chrs w/ stenciling; small pew; roll top desk & chair; dome top trunk, dated 1880; reverse painted shade lamp & others. COUNTRY ITEMS: “Luxury” 100 lb coffee box; 500 lb country store “Coffee” barrel; small stenciled twine box; cobbler’s bench; early CI fire insurance plaque; horse weather vane; figural horse head tie down; whirly gig; CI rabbit; skater’s lantern; miniature oil lamps; Betty lamps; teacher’s brass hand bell; 3 iron slat park benches; 2 street light posts; interior facade of Union, OH post office; lg hog cut-out from the Binkley farm near Englewood; 3 unique farm gates of iron implement wheels: 40”, 10’; & 16’; wooden wheels; wooden barrels; CI kettle; butter bowls, paddles, molds & prints; rolling pins & other rare wooden kitchen items; crocks & jugs incl many w/cobalt markings, plus other salt glazed & red ware pcs; baskets; wooden shovel & pitch fork; produce signs; manual arts work benches; 2 unique Xenia, OH dept. store display cases w/blind doors on base & 36 glass front drawer tops; antique hardware; lg Martin house; well pumps; vintage yard ornaments; etc. ARTWORK: 3 oil portraits of women (one is Eliz. Freeman Reed of Frederick, OH) & young boy in overalls; “Clear Creek near Earlham College” by Alden Mote; lg painting of water wheel & mill; floral still life & others; folk art frame w/ tin types of Capt FA Burns & 6 of his family from Abbottsville, Darke Co; 3 samplers: 1830, 1832 & 1839; handstitched mottos & more! COVERLETS, QUILTS & TEXTILES: 12 Coverlets incl 2 Michael Franz, Miami Co; 2 D. Cosley, Xenia; DL Myers, Bethel Township & others; 20 Great Quilts; 9 chenille bedspreads incl several by the Baker Girls of Arcanum; white counter-pane bedspreads (1 marked OHIO); other linens; rag & Oriental rugs. FROM THE CUPBOARDS: Early blown glass ware; aqua hat, threaded vases; glass ring counter jar, etc; spatter ware; Adams Rose china; Liverpool pitcher; Bennington pcs; 20 pcs of Pewter, plus spoons; Sterling pcs; leather bound books; Miami Valley historical reference books & much more! TRACTOR & FARM EQUIPMENT: Massey Ferguson 1260 compact tractor w/ loader & low hrs on a 1995 model; Three Point Equipment: MF 2 btm plow; MF double disc; JD 2 row planter w/ herbicide; Woods 6 ft rotary mower; JD post hole auger. Troy Bilt Horse tillers (2) & chipper-shredder; Mantis tiller; roller; Garden Way yard carts; yard trailer; lawn mower jack; 150 gal poly tank; wooden & alum extension ladders. MORE NECESSARY FARM & HOME ITEMS: Steel fence posts: 140–5’ & 50–6’; wooden fence posts; fencing; galvanized farm gate; lawn & garden tools; orchard & garden items; produce signs, bushel baskets; tomato hampers; potato crates; tobacco stripping table, lath & hand split walnut rails, approx 50-12’; farm lumber; canning jars; 30’x40’ tent. TOOLS & SHOP ITEMS: Delta table saw; Craftsman miter saw; bench vises; hand & small power tools; clamps of all types; hardware; supplies & more! FIREARMS: Marlin Model 39, octagon barrel, lever action. 22 cal rifle; Mossberg Mod 8, B/A .22 cal rifle; Savage Arms Fox Model B dbl barrel hammerless shot gun & Rickard 12 ga dbl barrel shotgun. NOTE: After 32 years at this location and lifetime of historical study of the Americana of our past, Sue & Glynn are moving from their 15 acre farm and 2 country home to a small home nearby, prompting the sale of these wonderful items. If you like a country auction, please plan to be with us. Photos & details at www.stichterauctions.com

SUE CUMMINGS & GLYNN MARSH, OWNERS Jerry Stichter, Scott Pence & John Seagraves, Auctioneers

ing tickets, staffing the sugar shack, and much, much more. Roger Van Frank, director of the park district said, “I am continuously pleased with the event. I enjoy listening to the cabin fever stories as friends and neighbors reunite after the long winter.” Throughout the breakfast and into the afternoon, park staff led tours illustrating the science, history, and process of making maple syrup, culminating in a stop at the sugar shack where visitors could see maple sap boiling down to syrup. A backyard sugaring display also illustrated the process on a much smaller scale. Despite the threat of morning rain which never arrived, the park staff was very pleased with the large number of people venturing out into the damp and chilly morning to learn more about Ohio’s cultural heritage. After the tour, everyone was encouraged to meander down the trail to the blacksmith shop and log house where historical volunteers were treating callers to a taste of history with samples of onion pie, beef tongue, and life on the frontier. Throughout the sugaring season volunteers collected about 850 gallons of sap from two private locations and boiled that down to 18 gallons of syrup. Before the festival, about 250 school children also visited the park to learn about this sweet treat and even sample a little of it. The park district and Friends would like to thank the following business for their donations: the New Madison Kiwanis Club for the use of their sausage trailer and club members to cook sausage, The Butcher Block and Smokehouse for the discount on sausage and monetary do-

Carolyn Hollinger and Jillian King served the delicious waffles and sausage to the hungry crowd, and Stacy Adkins kept busy washing silverware all morning.

nation, Winner’s Meats for the beef tongue cooked in the log house during the festival, and KitchenAid Experience for the new waffle irons donated last year. The Darke County Park District would also like to thank the volunteers who donated countless

hours helping with collecting and boiling sap, the waffle breakfast, helping with the school groups, and doing historical interpretation. Make sure to mark the calendar for next year’s Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie, March 4, 2017.

For Sale – Semi Tractor 1974 4070A IH Transtar Semi Tractor 335 Cummins Engine, 13 Speed Tandem 10 Wheeler

Located at

1277 Pitsburg Verona Road

$1,000 or Best Offer

Call 937.548.3240 In the Court of Common Pleas Darke County, Ohio

FirstMerit Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Citizens Bank, Successor by Merger to Republic Bank Plaintiff, vs David C. Kirkwood, et al., Defendant Case No. 16CV00093 Judge Jonathan P. Hein LEGAL NOTICE

Defendants, David C. Kirkwood and Beverly J. Kirkwood fka Beverly J. Chambers, whose last known address is 8172 State Route 722, Arcanum, OH 45304 and Lori Kirkwood, whose last known address is 1480 Phoenix Place, Dayton, OH 45420 will take notice that on February 11, 2016, FirstMerit Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Citizens Bank, Successor by Merger to Republic Bank, filed its Complaint in Case Number 16CV00093, Darke County, Ohio, alleging that the defendants, David C. Kirkwood, Beverly J. Kirkwood fka Beverly J. Chambers and Lori Kirkwood, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Premises commonly known as: 8172 State Route 722, Arcanum, OH 45304 Permanent Parcel Number: K39-0-308-25-00-00-30101 The plaintiff further alleges that by reason of default in the payment of the promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken and the same has become absolute. The plaintiff demands that the defendants named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure or said mortgage, the marshaling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of plaintiff’s claim in the proper order of its priority and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable. The defendants named above are required to answer on or before the 29th day of May, 2016: FirstMerit Bank, N.A., Successor by Merger to Citizens Bank, Successor by Merger to Republic Bank C. Scott Casterline (0073990) Attorney for Plaintiff Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co., L.P.A. 24755 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44122 216-360-7200 Phone 216-360-7210 Facsimilie scasterline@carlisle-law.com 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 3T

NEW MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids will be received by the New Madison Public Library Board of Trustees (Owner) at the New Madison Public Library, 142 South Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346 until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the project known as New Madison Public Library – Roof Replacement. The Bids received will then be publicly opened and read aloud. The work for which proposals are invited consists of facility roof replacement. The Contract Documents including Specifications may be examined or obtained from the Issuing Office of the Consulting Engineer, Mote & Associates, Inc., 214 West Fourth Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 (937.548.7511). A non-refundable charge for the Contract Documents will be required in the amount of $35.00, payable to Mote & Associates, Inc. An additional non-refundable handling charge of $15.00 will be required if documents are to be shipped. An electronic version of the Contract Documents is also available for a non-refundable charge of $25.00. The Owner and/or Engineer will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Engineer. Proposals will only be accepted from bidders who have purchased the Contract Documents from Mote & Associates, Inc. and are registered as a planholder. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the project site located at 142 South Main Street, New Madison on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Representatives of the engineer will be present to answer questions and the facility will be open for inspection. This meeting is not mandatory, but highly encouraged. Each Bidder is required to furnish with its proposal a 100% Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond or a certified check upon a solvent bank in the amount of 10% of the total bid amount in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the Proposal and all persons interested therein. Each Bidder must submit evidence of its experience on projects of similar size and complexity. The Owner intends and requires that the project be completed no later than September 30, 2016 and prefers the work to be completed in August or September. The New Madison Public Library Board of Trustees reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities in the bidding, and to enter into a contract with the bidder whom in their consideration offered the lowest and best proposal. NEW MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES BRENDA MILLER, DIRECTOR 4/24, 5/1, 2T The New Madison Public Library Board of Trustees are Equal Opportunity Employers

‘Empowering’ gets off to great start GREENVILLE “We started to tell her what we were doing when she stopped us,” said Kendra Chalmers. “I know what you’re doing,” the woman said. “I have my daughter in tutoring and it is helping her!” Chalmers said she was excited about the day. Traffic was steady during the five hours she and family members stood in front of Walmart on March 5, offering baked treats ranging from cakes and cupcakes to cookies, candy and fudge. “We sold nearly everything,” she said. “The little we had left? My husband (Michael) went to the gas station and they bought it for $20.” By the end of the day, the family had raised $700 for the Empowering Darke County Youth tutoring program. “We’re not through, either,” she added. They were already talking about their next fundraiser. A major donation came from Alaska… Chalmers’ cousin and his wife, Tom and Erin McConnell. “I’m happy to give to such a great cause,” he said “I’m a firm believer that an individual can learn nearly anything when they are taught in a way they can understand.” Community members had begun support for tutoring kids who needed extra help last September. Chalmers’ two children were among those who benefitted. Initial donations came from the Rolling 50s Car Club, Al & Barb Greiner, Dave Knapp Ford, Darryl Mehaffie, Al & Lyn Bliss and Jim & Carla Surber. Chalmers said she want-

Traffic for the Empowering Darke County Youth tutoring fundraiser was consistent throughout the day. The event raised a total of $700.

ed other children to have the same opportunity hers did… and Empowering Darke County Youth became a reality. “Thank you everyone who donated their time and money for such a great cause,” she said. She especially thanked her Alaska cousins, then her mom, Tanya McConnell, husband Mike, son Kayden, Ron McConnell, Ladonna Keown and Dustin Vonderhuevel for standing in “the freezing cold” to sell the baked treats. Also

Aunt Bev and Uncle Dan Rench, Julie Helman, Jackie Peeples Jones, Abby Hopkins and more for supplying them… and Kara McConnell “for watching Bentley and Nevaeh.” Also making donations and purchases were several directors from the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund. “A big thanks to all who came out and donated,” she said. “I can’t thank you enough for wanting to help the kids of Darke County. You are all simply amazing.”

JOINT SEWER DISTRICT HEARING Notice is hereby given that a final hearing regarding the establishment of the Palestine-Hollansburg Joint Sewer District will be held before the Honorable Judge Jonathan P. Hein, Court of Common Pleas of Darke County, Ohio, on the 27th day of May, 2016, at 11 a.m.

Jeremy Daniel Toler, whose last known place of residence was 7951 Lake Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46317, and whose place of residence, address and whereabouts are unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained, will take notice that Lucas Jason Purdin, filed his Petition for Adoption of Jordan Payton-Daniel Purdin, Case No: 16-5-10, in the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio, praying that he be permitted by Order of the Court, to adopt as his own child the said Jordan Payton-Daniel Purdin, alleging, among other things in said Petition, that Jeremy Daniel Toler, the natural father, has failed without justifiable cause to communicate with the minor for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the Adoption Petition or the placement of the minor in the home of the Petitioner. This said Petition will be for determination by the Honorable, Jason Aslinger, Judge of the Probate Court of Darke County, Ohio on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. SCOTT D. RUDNICK, ESQ. RUDNICK & HOSEK, LTD. Attorney for Petitioner, Lucas Jason Purdin 121 W. Third St. Greenville, OH 45331 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 6T CITY OF GREENVILLE, OHIO

2016 STREET PAVING MAINTENANCE PROJECT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2016 Street Paving Maintenance Project will be received by the City of Greenville, Ohio, at the office of the Board of Control, c/o Janelle Cross, 100 Public Square, Greenville, OH 45331, until 10:00 a.m. local time on May 26, 2016, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project consists of supplying materials, equipment, and labor for planing 18,444 square yards, asphalt paving 2,940 tons, and trackless tack coating 2,113 gallons on designated local streets. The Engineer’s Estimate for this work is $336,000.00. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract on a unit price basis, as indicated in the Bid Form. Bids will be received with a project completion date of August 15, 2016 and paperwork completion by September 30, 2016. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: City of Greenville, Planning & Zoning Department, 100 Public Square, Greenville, Ohio 45331, c/o Janelle Cross. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Mondays through Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office, during the hours indicated above, upon non-refundable payment of $30.00 for each set. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to “City of Greenville”. Upon request and receipt of the document payment indicated above plus shipping account number, the Issuing Office will transmit the Bidding Documents via delivery service. The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents. Owner will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bids will be accepted only from Plan-holders who have purchased plans and specifications for this project. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a 100% Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond or a certified check, or a cashier’s check upon a solvent bank in the amount of 10% of the Total Bid in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the Proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity, and a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Additionally, attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in the Contract Documents and on the plans, particularly to the Ohio Department of Commerce Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration (prevailing wage), various insurance requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirement for a 100% Performance and Payment Bond. Bidders shall submit proof of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. The City of Greenville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive any informalities in the bidding, and to enter into a contract with the bidder whom in their consideration offered the lowest and best proposal. The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. 5/1, 5/8, 2T

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Darke County Sheriff’s Estate Sales For more information call 937-547-4603 or go to www.darkecountysheriff.org

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

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

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

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

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

Wells Fargo VS. Brenda Gollihue, et al. No. 16CV00092

Citimortgage VS. Michael Wogerman, et al. No. 15CV00321

Carrington Mortgage VS. Angela Young, et al. No. 15CV00578

US Bank VS. Tammie Abernathy, et al. No. 15CV00587

NYMT Loan Trust VS. Estate of Norma Trent, et al. No. 16CV00072

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, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Twin in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Washington in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Mississinawa in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Pursuant to an Order of Sale, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the meeting room of the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, on Friday, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit:

Street Address: 6681 Dull Rd Arcanum, Ohio Parcel Number: P56030816000041600

Street Address: 2335 State Route 571 Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: S70011214000012100

Street Address: 951 Peters Rd Ft. Recovery, Ohio Parcel Number: J38011408000021000

Street Address: 204 Euclid Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235031310200

Street Address: 715 N Broadway Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226030613300

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $53,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

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. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $53,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $57,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $51,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

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

HSBC Bank VS. Shelly Capetillo, et al. No. 15CV00480 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, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 311 Victoria Dr Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221226010417500 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $53,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Community Trust VS. Unknown Heirs of Johnny Meade, et al. No. 15CV00409 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, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 619 E Main St Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221235010111100 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $67,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00102, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Carol Fourman Estate, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $1,319.75 (One Thousand Three Hundred Nineteen and 75/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $7,428.45 (Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Eight and 45/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $13,694.75 (Thirteen Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Four and 75/100)

224 E Main St Union City, OH H33211329030413600

415 W Weller Ansonia, OH C15221322020410300

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

8969 Liberty St Union City, OH S71111204040110400 Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

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

Everbank VS. Raymond Manix, et al. No. 13CV00453 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, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the City of Greenville in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 1012 Washington Ave Greenville, Ohio Parcel Number: F27221102040710300 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $40,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Fifth Third Mortgage VS. Brian Gibboney, et al. No. 16CV00043 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, May 20, 2016, at 10:00 A.M., the following described real estate, in the Township of Adams in Darke County to-wit: Street Address: 6174 State Route 721 Bradford, Ohio Parcel Number: A01040933000020301 The complete legal description of the parcel may be obtained from the county auditor. Property was appraised at $70,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount. Appraisal did not include any interior examination. TERMS OF SALE: 15% down on day of Sale. Balance on delivery of Deed. Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Delinquent Lands Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $8,469.29 (Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Nine and 29/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $21,479.61 (Twenty One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Nine and 61/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00052, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Anton Totman, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $5,169.99 (Five Thousand One Hundred Sixty Nine and 99/100)

Notice of sale under judgment of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes: In the Common Pleas Court of Darke County, Ohio, Case No. 16CV00028, in the matter of foreclosure of liens for delinquent land taxes Scott J. Zumbrink, County Treasurer of Darke County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Bruce Stahl, et al., Defendants. Whereas, judgement has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, costs, and charges as follows: $6,655.10 (Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Five and 10/100)

5225 Brock Cosmos Rossburg, OH U77021301000040100

215 Corwin St Gettysburg, OH A05431025020213800

407 N Walnut St Union City, OH H33211330010210400

7452 Perry St Greenville, OH A02131015010111500 & A02131015010112100

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

Whereas, such judgement orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of such judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that I, Toby L. Spencer, Sheriff of Darke County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash, to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at the County Commissioners Building in Greenville, in the above named County, on Friday, the 20th day of May, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and continuing from day to day thereafter, if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on Friday, the 3rd day of June, 2016, for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL SUCH REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE, AND PURCHASERS OF ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY ARE URGED TO SEARCH THE FEDERAL TAX LIEN INDEX THAT IS KEPT BY THE COUNTY RECORDER TO DETERMINE IF NOTICE OF A FEDERAL TAX LIEN HAS BEEN FILED WITH RESPECT TO ANY SUCH REAL PROPERTY. Toby L. Spencer Sheriff, Darke County, Ohio 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 3T

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

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

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

All sales begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. Bidding information Bidding starts at two-thirds of the appraised value. Successful bidders must deposit 15% of the purchase price at the time of the sale. Personal check (proper ID, local check signed in our presence), ca-

shier’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 must be paid at

the confirmation of the sale, which is approximately 30 days after the date of sale.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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Free electronics recycling event set Work on Arcanum Schools continues GREENVILLE – Darke County Solid Waste Management District and 1 Shot Services, Bradford, are joining forces to sponsor a free Electronics Recycling Day on May 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the swine barn at the Darke County Fairgrounds. Vehicles will enter Gate 2 (near Wayne Healthcare), will go through the swine barn to be unloaded and will go out the back gate of the fairgrounds to prevent congestion. During this event, the district will accept non-perishable food items to be taken to Grace Resurrection Food Pantry. Anyone interested in participating in this program must be preregistered by May 13. In addition to the Darke County Solid Waste Management District Office at 684 Wagner Ave; Suite C in Greenville, 547-0827, preregistration forms can also be completed electronically or printed from the district’s website at www. co.darke.oh.us/solidwaste. Preregistration prevents long lines and longer waits because each person participating is assigned a specific time to bring in electronics. In other counties where preregistration did not occur, participants waited as long as two hours to recycle their electronics.

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The program, which is free to all Darke County businesses, industries, schools, nonprofit organizations and residents, will involve the participation and support of nine Darke County agencies to make it work. These Darke County agencies are the adult probation office’s community service and litter collection department, the board of county commissioners, buildings and grounds department, common pleas court, municipal court, general health district’s environmental division, and the agricultural society. Best of all, neither your tax dollars nor the county’s general fund are being used to fund this program. The Solid Waste District uses fees collected from area disposal companies to fund this program. Electronics equipment can be very expensive to throw away or even recycle. Local businesses can pay high dollars to have electronics hauled to a disposal site. Computers, especially, which go out of date as fast as they come on the market, can be extremely costly. Darke County residents can pay as much as $30 per monitor to have their computer or television monitors recycled. Because of the expense, many organizations have large storage areas

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DCRW will meet May 9

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting May 9, 6:30 p.m., at Chestnut Village Center/Brethren Retirement Community. The speaker will be a representative from Big Brothers Big Sisters. Guests are always welcome. If coming for dinner, make reservations before noon on May 5. Call Wavelene at 547-6477 or e-mail wdenniston@woh.rr.com.

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ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local School District and the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) continue to work with the contractor engaged to perform the remedial work necessary to correct the efflorescence staining of the exterior masonry walls on the District’s K-12 Building. AKA Construction, Inc. commenced with the remedial work last summer on June 1. The remedial work consists of removing the CMU block and replacing the exterior masonry walls with brick. AKA demobilized during the winter months but has returned to the site to complete the final phase of the remedial work. Anticipated completion of the work is latesummer of 2016. The district continues to work with the contractors so that it is scheduled in a manner to minimize disruptions to school activities. The district has continued to partner with the OSFC, the State agency responsible for administering state-sponsored school building projects. Because the district’s K-12 building was initially constructed as part of the OSFC’s Classroom Facilities Assistance Program (CFAP), the remedial work has been performed as part of, and funded through, that same program. The cost to repair the masonry work is $1,985,125 with an additional cost of $197,500 for a brick upgrade rather than using CMU block similar to the block used on for the original construction and some additional construction oversight costs. In February 2016, the district and the OSFC reached a resolution with the bonding company for

the original contractor that installed exterior masonry walls, and other contractors and suppliers. The district and the OSFC will receive payment in the amount of $2,250,000 that will go towards reimbursement of the costs associated with the remedial masonry work. The district and the OSFC continue to work with the original contractor that installed the standing seam metal roof to address the leaks associated with the standing seam metal roof. This work is being performed in accordance with an agreement whereby the original contractor is removing and replacing

the existing standing seam metal roof. As part of the agreement, district and the OSFC are paying $315,000, or about 11 percent of the total cost for upgrades to the roof system, including a vapor barrier and ice and water shield layer of protection that would be considered above and beyond the original scope of work. The district and OSFC believe these upgrades are necessary for proper protection of the roof system. The Board of Education continues to work towards the goal of making sure that our building and grounds continue to be a source of pride for our community and function properly.

Wine & Jazz sponsors Kent & Melinda Myers, Aaron Cox of the Montage Café and Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director are shown with Deron Bell and the Jazz for you Band.

Myers support helps bring entertainment GREENVILLE – Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) recognizes Kent & Melinda Myers for their sponsorship of the recent A Taste Of Wine & Jazz. DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan said, “DCCA thanks Kent & Melinda Myers for their continued support of the arts in Darke County, their commitment ensures continuing the party that has become DCCA’s most anticipated fundraising event. The monies generated will help enable our organization to bring high

quality performing artists to our community.” A Taste of Wine & Jazz is a fundraising event for DCCA; proceeds are used to help underwrite the cost of presenting high quality performing artists in Darke County, as well as preserving Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an important cultural center. For upcoming events or further information on the Darke County Center for the Arts contact the DCCA office 547-0908 or visit www. centerforarts.net.

May is busy at museum in Versailles VERSAILLES – The Versailles Area Museum is looking forward to May and all of the exciting events it brings to the museum. May is National Preservation Month and they will celebrate by inducting three special ladies into their group who are being recognized for their efforts in preserving history locally and beyond. On May 15, 1 p.m., the museum will honor Mary Ann Olding, Cynthia Loxley Vogel, and the late Alice Kueterman Huffman. These three remarkable women have enhanced the preservation of history through individual family history preservation, site preservation and through authoring books to expand knowledge of history. A short program of recognition will take place in the Military room at the museum with a reception to follow. Last year’s inductees are also invited to come and share the afternoon filled with reminiscing, fellowship and of course history talk from the experts. Come and enjoy the afternoon and share some of your stories, too.

Also in May, local bird expert Bob Luttmer will share his fascinating facts about birds leaving our area based on habitat changes and why grandma’s favorite birds may be gone and what we all can do to bring them home to roost. This Last Monday program comes early because of Memorial Day on May 23 at 1 p.m. On May 30, we all pause to remember those who served our country and especially those who paid the ultimate price. The museum invites the community to join them and others at Versailles’ Memorial Day Program at 10:30 a.m. at

the Greenlawn Cemetery for the annual community remembrance. The museum will be open from noon-4 p.m. that day for tours or quite reflection in the Military Room. On display, thanks to the generous arrangement by Garst Museum, Homer Prakel, one of several Versailles Area War heroes is remembered through his special WWI uniform tailored in Paris for his special service in Russia during the post Bolshevik Revolution. This wonderfully preserved uniform is just one of many treasurers in their care in their Military displays.

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Daffy Duck Derby and Duck N’ Run 5k to benefit BBBS SIDNEY – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is making plans for the upcoming annual fundraising event, 2016 Rubber Duck Race. This event will be held June 23. The Duck launch will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Geib Pavilion in Tawawa Park. In addition to the duck race, the agency will also host the 10th annual Duck N’ Run/Walk 5k race, which is a part of the Shelby County 5K Tour. The 5k run/walk will be held on the same evening with race time at 8:15 p.m. through scenic Tawawa Park in Sidney. Registration will begin at 7 p.m., and a shot-gun start will begin the race at 8:15 p.m. Runners (walkers also welcome) will follow the course through the scenic park, with refreshments and an awards presentation

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SERVING US SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Air Force Airman Brennan M. Gettinger graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Gettinger is the son of Susan and William Gettinger of Greenville. He is a 2015 graduate of Greenville High School.

on race day. New for this year: the first 200 individuals that register before June 10 will get an Addidas water bottle and entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon card. In celebration of their 10th annual Duck N’ Run, every 10th runner across the finish line will receive a gift from Big Brothers Big Sisters. The public is invited to come out at 7:30 p.m. for the Rubber Duck Race to cheer on their adopted rubber duck and compete for some awesome prizes. Last year, nearly 3,000 rubber ducks made their way down Mosquito Creek to compete for the many fabulous prizes. This year’s grand prize will be a $1,000 Shopping Spree (some restrictions may apply!) There are also many other great prizes, including; two “3-day” passes to Country Concert at Hickory Hills, Dayton Dragons tickets, and restaurant gift certificate; and much more. The Daffy Duck Derby is a fun and exciting way to help children within the Shelby and Darke County communities. By “adopting” a rubber duck for $5 or a Daffy Dozen (six ducks)

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Art students speak to BOE ARCANUM – Heather Wackler, K-5 Art Teacher, along with several of her students, shared with Arcanum-Butler Local Schools’ Board of Education why art is so important and even gave the board members their very own art lesson at the March BOE meeting. Seth Fearon, Hannah Kendig, Ashton Paul and Carley Rieman instructed the board members on how to make cupcakes out of art supplies and then shared why they were so thankful to have art in their lives. Many of the students expressed they love art because it pro-

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1999 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, cloth seats, all power, nice cond., green, 144,748 miles .......... $6,995 ......... $5,900 1997 GMC JIMMY SLE 4X4, 4.3L V6, all power, good cond., brown, 222,360 miles ..................... $3,995 ......... $2,500 1993 GMC SIERRA ½ TON EXT. CAB 2WD P.U., 4.3L V6, loaded, fair cond., red, 132,955 miles .................................................................................................................. $2,995 ......... $1,500

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2014 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, champagne silver, 22,752 miles ............................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2014 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.5L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 61,021 miles .............. $15,995 ....... $14,500 2013 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., loaded, exc. cond., gray, 46,340 miles ..................... $14,995 ....... $13,900 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 46,537 miles .... $14,995 ....... $13,500 2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, one owner, loaded, super nice, black, 38,534 miles ............................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, all power, like new, silver, 30,905 miles.................................................................................................................. $15,995........ $14,500 2011 CHEVY CRUZE LT, 4 dr., 1.4L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, crystal red, 53,425 miles ........ $14,995 ....... $13,900 2011 CHEVY MALIBU LTZ, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, crystal red, 35,863 miles....................................................................................................... $15,995 ....... $14,900 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.5L V6, loaded, very nice, gold mist, 77,280 miles ................. $11,995 ....... $10,900 2008 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, sunroof, loaded, very nice, maroon, 115,528 miles.... $10,995 ......... $9,500 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LT, 4 dr., 3.9L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond., blue, 163,567 miles ................................................................................................................ $7,995 ......... $6,500 2006 CHEVY MALIBU LT, 4 dr., 2.2L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., white, 132,199 miles.............. $8,995 ......... $7,500 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., auto, air, good cond., green, 189,328 miles ........ $2,995 ......... $1,900

PONTIAC

2009 PONTIAC G6 GT, 2 dr., 3.5L V6, sunroof, loaded, sharp, maroon, 76,089 miles................ $11,995 ....... $10,500 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, fair cond., red, 195,785 miles .................................................................................................................. $2,995 ......... $1,500

BUICK

2014 BUICK VERANO, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., one owner, loaded, like new, silver, 10,421 miles ........ $19,995 ....... $18,900 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo 4 cyl., leather, loaded, super sharp, silver, 15,358 miles ............................................................................................................... $19,990 ....... $18,500 2013 BUICK REGAL PREMIUM, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, crystal red, 26,985 miles....................................................................................................... $22,995 ....... $21,500 2013 BUICK REGAL GS, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 16,716 miles ............................................................................................................... $24,995 ....... $23,500 2012 BUICK LACROSSE FWD, 3.6L V6, leather, loaded, super nice, white, 62,113 miles ......... $16,995 ....... $15,500 2011 BUICK REGAL T-TYPE, 4 dr., 2.0L Turbo, 4 cyl., leather, sunroof, loaded, exc. cond,. mocha, 38,487 miles ............................................................................................................ $16,995 ....... $15,500 2009 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 door 3.9L, V6, leather, loaded, super nice, maroon 104,759 miles ....................................................................................................................... $11,995 ....... $10,500 2007 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., blue granite, 174,206 miles ......................................................................................................................... $6,995 ......... $5,900 2006 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, 4 dr., 3.8L V6, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 112,282 miles ..............................................................................................................$10,995 ......... $8,900

OTHER MAKES

2012 CHRYSLER 300C AWD, 4 dr, 5.7L Hemi V8, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, black, 78,976 miles ............................................................................................................... $23,995 ....... $22,500 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL CLASSIC, one owner, many extras, like new, maroon, 1,307 miles ............................................................................................................. $22,995 ....... $17,500 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA, 4 dr., 2.4L 4 cyl., all power, exc. cond., maroon, 95,583 miles .......... $12,995 ....... $10,900 2010 TOYOTA SCION XD, 4 dr., 1.8L 4 cyl., all power, super nice, white, 87,708 miles .............. $10,995 ......... $9.500 2009 FORD FOCUS SE, 4 dr., 2.0L 4 cyl., loaded, good cond., blue, 114,939 miles..................... $7,995 ......... $6,500 2006 CADILLAC CTS, 4 dr., 3.6L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, sharp, gray, 92,155 miles ......... $16,995 ....... $13,900 2005 ACCURA TL, 4 dr., 3.2L V6, leather, sunroof, loaded, good cond., gray, 203,429 miles ....... $5,995 ......... $4,900 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI CONVERTIBLE, 2.5L V6, leather, loaded, very nice, black, 166,143 miles ............................................................................................................... $4,995 ......... $3,900 1997 CADILLAC DEVILLE, 4 dr., 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, exc. cond., green, 119,533 miles...... $4,995 ......... $2,500 1996 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE, 4.6L V8, leather, loaded, nice car, beige, 163,266 miles ..... $4,995 ......... $2,500 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS, 4 dr., 3.1L V6, loaded, good cond., white, 146,985 miles........... $3,995 ......... $2,500

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Prices Effective the Week of May 2-May 8, 2016

by Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7 from 10 am - 6 pm SEAFOOD Stop for our semi-annual Seafood Road Show. ROAD SHOW We will have a wide variety of Seafood on Sale. 16 oz s rie a Str wber

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2/$4

USDA Choice Black Angus Top Round Steak

4.99 lb Kretschmar Turkey Breast

5.99 lb

3.99 lb

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3.99 lb

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1.99 lb

Green Bell Peppers

Seaboard tern Style Pork WeRsibs

1.49

79¢

3/$1

99¢

Roma Tomatoes

14.5-24 oz

Bob Evans Side Dishes

1.29 lb

Limes................................................ 69¢ Jalapeno Peppers ........................ 1.99 lb Fresh Cilantro ................................... 49¢ Mango Fruit...................................... 99¢ 8 oz Wholly Guacamole ...................2/$4

2.99 Pork Back Ribs

3.99 lb

12 ct Stone Ridge Ice Cream Sandwiches

Boneless/Skinless Miller Amish Chicken Breast......... 3.49 lb Bulk Indiana Kitchen Bacon ...................................... 3.99 lb 14 oz Eckrich All Meat Franks....................................... 4/$4 Ready to Cook/ 48 oz Farm Fresh Chicken Wings ..........7.99 2.6-3.3 oz Armour Lunch Makers ................................. 4/$4

10 pk ers id Jamm A lo Ko

6.99

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2.99

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4.49 lb 5-9.5 oz Michelina Authentio or YuSing Frozen Entrees......................4/$4 pt Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream ............... 3.49 9-10.14 oz Magnum Ice Cream Novelties ......................................... 3.49

1.99

1.99

1.79

4/$4

8-16 oz New York Texas Cheese Toast.. 2.99 9 oz Essential Everyday Frozen Strawberries ....................................... 1.49 8 oz Essential Everyday Sandwich Sliders................................. 2.49 22.5 oz Jose Ole Taquitos .................... 5.49 32 oz Essential Everyday Frozen Vegetables............................... 1.89 12.3 oz Essential Everyday Frozen Waffles .................................... 1.39

59¢

6 big or 8 reg rolls

10 oz

92-100 oz

5.99

Hormel Chunk Chicken Breast

2.49

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent

11.99

12 dbl, 6 mega rolls

128 oz yday al Ever ils ti n e s s E am Pa re C e Ic

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4.99

2.99

Barrel Mac & Cheese

5.99

2.99 10.6-16.2 oz Little Debbie Family Pack Snacks

2/$3

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3/$13

59 oz Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice

2.49

5.3 oz Chobani Greek Yogurt ............4/$4 8 oz Essential Everyday Natural Sliced Cheese................................... 2.49 16 oz Coffee-mate Flavored Coffee Creamer ............................... 1.99

16 oz

Pennington White Bread

89¢

Fruity Pebbles 11oz, Cocoa Pebbles 11oz, Honeycomb 12.5oz, Golden Crisp Cereal 14.75oz, Waffle Crisp 11.5oz, Raisin Bran 20 oz or 11-20 oz

10 oz Essential Everyday Tortilla Flour 6”................................. 99¢ 14.5 oz Hunt’s Diced, Whole, or Stewed Tomatoes ............................4/$4 1.25 oz Essential Everyday Seasoning ........................................2/$1

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16-16.5 oz Essential Everyday Refrigerated Cookie ......................... 1.99 16 oz Essential Everyday Jumbo Biscuits................................. 1.39 10 ct Azteca Tortillas ........................2/$3

6 pk bottles 16.9 oz ro ducts Pepsi P

3 ct Puffs Family Facial Tissue

1.99 Cap’n Crunch 14oz, Crunchberries 13oz, Peanut butter Crunch 12.5oz, Chocolately Crunch 14 oz, Oops All Berries 11.5oz, Cinnamon 10.3oz, Life 13oz, Maple Brown Sugar 13oz 10.3-14oz Quaker Cereal.................................. 2.49

2/$5

1.79

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24 oz Hunt’s Ketchup .......................4/$4 15-16.3 oz Skippy Peanut Butter ...... 1.99 12 pk Ice Mountain Spring Water..... 3.49 16 oz Essential Everyday Peppers ........................................... 1.49 4 lb Essential Everyday Sugar ........... 1.99

1.49

24 oz Reiter Cottage Cheese

11.9-14 oz Cracker

Charmin Bath Tissue

16 oz Essential Everyday or Reiter Sour Cream

4/$4

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10/$10

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2.99

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1.69

1 lb Blue Bonnet Vegetable Spread Quarters

16323 oz Ore Ida Frozen Potatoes

4 ct ack Pack ’s t Hun Snr Gel Snacks o Pudding

6.5 oz Essential Everyday Whipped Topping

89¢

8 ct Kellogg’s

Pop Tarts

10.20-15.8 oz Sister Schuberts Rolls . 2.99 12-16 oz Essential Everyday Frozen Fruit ..................................... 1.99 6 ct White Castle Cheeseburgers ...... 3.99 12 oz Reames Egg Noodles .............. 1.99

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Sutton’s Signature Potato Salad

Bi-Color Sweet Corn

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Signature Pepper Jack Cheese

7-20 oz Frito Layhips C Party Size

2.99

10 oz Essential Everyday Enchilada Sauce................................ 69¢ 48 oz Essential Everyday Cooking Oil ...................................... 1.99 14.5 oz Quaker Oats Squares Cereal .............................................. 2.49

15.5-16 oz Essential Everyday Salsa ................................. 1.49 4.5 oz Essential Everyday Taco Shells .......................................4/$4 10 oz Rotel Tomatoes.......................4/$4

by Friday May 6 and have a Grilled Wild Sockeye Salmon Pattie, FIRST FRIDAY Stop Grilled Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw, and a Roll for just $5.00. OR NY Strip GRILL OUT: Steak dinner will be $10.00. Grill will be open from 4-7 or until we run out.