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800-548-5312Distribution: 937-547-0851Fax: 937-548-3376CLASSIFIEDS Page 1*AGRICULTURE*4x4 round bales of mixed hay, net wrap, $40/bale. 937-273-5642Wanted: Farmground to cash rent. 180+ an acre. Full payment by March 30. Call 937-658-0658*PRODUCE***No Produce ads from 03/07/2010*LIVESTOCK*Peafowl: Breeding male, breeding female, and 3 yearlings. 937-564-7489Page 2*AUTOMOTIVE*1999 Buick Park Avenue, 4 door, gold, 98,000 miles, $3800. Moody's 937-337-6841Cash for junk cars & trucks. Free pick up same day. High minimum price. 937-416-00612002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4 door, red, 70,000 miles, Special Edition, $5800. Moody's 937-337-6841RANDY'S BUYING LIKE CrAzY! Bring in your SUV, Van, Pickup or Car TODAY! Poeppelman Auto, 127 north to 274 east 1 mile, Carthagena 419-925-4747, Weekdays 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm2003 Ford Taurus, 4 door, gray, clean car, 88,000 miles, $5650. Moody's 937-337-6841DAVIDSON'S AUTO PARTS - Cash for cars/trucks, running or not. Selling: engines $150/up, batteries - new & used, alternators, tires $15/up; 447-46812006 Uplander, $9995. 2004 Caravan, $7995. 2003 Windstar, $7495. 2005 Focus, $5995. 2003 TrailBlazer, $9995. 2002 Mountaineer, $7995. 2003 Durango, $7995. 2004 Grand Am, $5995. 2006 Impala, $9995. 2006 HHR, $8995. 1999 GMC Crew, 4x4, diesel, $11,495. 2000 S10 ZR2, $6995. 1996 Buick, $3195. 1996 S10, $3695. 2003 Eclipse, $5995. 1998 Grand Prix, $3995. 2003 Honda Odyssey, $8995. Country Auto Sales 548-13372006 Ford Fusion, gray, 4 door, 45,000 miles, $12,200. Moody's 937-337-68411993 white Buick Regal Grand Sport, 4 dr., 3.8L, V6, leather, all power, sunroof, 145K, $2000 firm. 937-621-0092 l/m1998 Ford Explorer, $3000. 937-968-50752007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4 door, black, 23,000 miles, $9900. Moody's 937-337-68411994 Chevy conversion van, well maintained, $4000. 937-564-8552Come out today - Over 20 cars priced $4300-$1100! www.rpauto.net, Poeppelman Auto, 127 north to 274 east 1 mile, Carthagena 419-925-4747, Weekdays 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. We BUY directly from YOU! Bring in your SUV, Pickup, Van or Car Today!2007 Ford Focus, 4 door, kiwi green, 19,000 miles, 5 speed, $9900. Moody's 937-337-6841AUTO BODY SHOP - We renew the new and refinish the old. Detail body work. Paint jobs. Tire repair. 937-968-30942005 Dodge Dakota, Club Cab, black, 65,000 miles, $10,650. Moody's 937-337-68411 ton dump truck, 1990 F450 with snow blade, 7.3 diesel, 10 ft. bed, $5900 OBO. 937-459-24362009 Dodge Grand Caravan, dark red, 38,000 miles, loaded, $19,800. Moody's 937-337-68412004 Toyota Camry Limited Edition, crystal white, loaded, excellent condition, 219,000 highway miles, $6500. 547-0553Page 3*Special Notices*LENDING OPPORTUNITIES *****NOTICE***** Borrow Smart. Contact the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions' Office of Consumer Affairs BEFORE you refinance your home or obtain a loan. BEWARE of requests for any large advance payment of fees or insurance. Call the Office of consumer Affairs toll free at 1-866-278-0003 to learn if the mortgage broker or lender is properly licensed. (This notice is a public service announcement of The Early Bird)Process medical claims from home! Use your own computer! Find out how to spot a medical billing scam from the Federal Trade Commission, 1-877-FTC-HELP. A message from The Early Bird and the FTC. tfnWhen responding to either a walk route or motor route for The Early Bird, if we are not here, please leave your name, address and phone number. Please speak clearly. If we need more information, we will get back with you. You DO NOT need to keep calling. If you have responded to either a walk route or motor route for The Early Bird and we have not called you back, please note that your name will be kept in our files for a minimum of 30 days. You DO NOT need to call back. We will call you if there is still an opening or if we need additional information*Business Ops.*** No Business Ops ads from 03/07/2010Page 4*EQUIPMENT***No Equipment ads from 03/07/2010Page 5*FOR RENT*New Madison, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. W/d hookups. No pets. 996-6821LEASE TO OWN in Versailles ($1150). Beautiful 4500+ sq. ft. 5 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath on large lot in the country. Newly remodeled. Call 937-371-3166FREE MONTH'S RENT! Spacious 2 bedroom Victorian apartment. Curl up by a cozy fire! W/d hookup, appliances. Pets welcome with deposit. $475. 937-548-5750 ext. 2152 bedroom brick duplex with attached garage. Arcanum schools. Rural area. Available March 2010. $450 per month plus deposit. Call evenings 423-2200Large 3 bedroom apartments, 1-1/2 baths, laundry hookup. Accepting applications. Equal Housing Opportunities. Call 937-316-8489Upstairs studio apartment. All utilities paid except electric. $350/month + deposit. New Madison. 937-572-4798IN FRANCIS PLAZA, 2,000 sq. ft. unit. Call Blue Spruce Realty 547-9770 for additional informationLEASE SPACE AVAILABLE Coldwater, Ohio - Manufacturing, Warehousing, Assembly, Distribution, Office, Inside and Outdoor Storage. Easy access to major highways and railroad access with loading docks and overhead cranes available. Contact Sycamore Group 419-925-4078, www.sycamorespace.com1-4 bedroom houses, mobile homes, apartments. www.americanhousingproviders.com. Obama Money Available - Buy a House or RTO, or just rent! 937-968-56001200 sq ft office space on Wagner Ave across from Lowe's! $500 per month. Call Blue Spruce Realty, 547-9770 for more informationStorage for personal and business use. Penske Truck Rentals. Call Greenville Stor and Lock. 548-1075, 5328 Michelle St.1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Water, sewer and trash removal included in rent. Deposit required. 548-5264Great location! Two bedrooms, 1 bath, central air, gas heat, 1 car garage. 548-2307Office Space at 414 N. Gray. 450 sq. ft.; restroom. $250 per month plus $250 security deposit plus utilities. Call Blue Spruce Realty 547-9770 for rental applicationFURNISHED 1 BEDROOM apartment, upstairs, in Greenville. $300/month & deposit. 548-86132 bedroom upstairs apartment in Greenville. Stove & refrigerator furnished. Tub/shower combo. $275/month plus deposit. No pets. 937-548-2397Furnished efficiency apartment, Versailles. $300 + deposit & electric. No pets. Village Court 548-21082 bedroom apartment, 306 W. Water St., Greenville. Gas heat, c/a, washer/dryer. $410 per month plus deposit & utilities. Metro approved. No pets. Please call 937-423-00222 bedroom house in Arcanum for rent. $535/month. Call 937-459-0651Larger 1 and 3 bedroom apartments available. Washer/dryer hookup and appliances included. Close to downtown Greenville. Metro approved. 564-82972-3 bedroom house. Central air. Stove, refrigerator furnished. 2 full baths. Full basement. 2-1/2 car garage with opener. Nice yard! $635/month + deposit & utilities. 937-548-40492 bedroom country home. $600 plus deposit & utilities. Call before 9pm, 937-448-6636Small house in Arcanum with garage. 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bath, living room, washer/dryer hookup. No pets, Metro. Will need appliances. Call 692-5798Greenville, 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, c/a, w/d hookup, stove, all electric. Deposit required. 564-11252 bedroom apartment in Greenville. Very nice! Appliances furnished. Washer/dryer hookup. Total electric. Off-street parking. Small pet welcome. 937-623-9174Arcanum, 2 bedroom apartment with deck. Appliances provided. Water/sewage paid by landlord. 937-760-1110Efficiency apartment, $325, includes water, appliances, some furniture. New Madison. 937-996-3202, 937-564-1402Sleeping room in Greenville. Private entry & bath. No pets. 548-9400$99 SECURITY DEPOSIT - Surrey Lane Apartments. Call 937-548-6977. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing OpportunityOne bedroom apartment, Greenville, $325. 937-548-9302, 937-417-0360Arcanum, 2 story brick ranch double. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Nice location! No pets. $375 rent, $375 deposit. 937-547-1737Very nice newly remodeled 1/2 double, close to downtown Greenville. 1-1/2 baths, 2 bedrooms. $450/month. 937-459-2156Arcanum, 3 bedroom, 1 bath country house. No pets. Non-smoking. $650 month, $650 deposit. References. 692-5442Small house in Ansonia, 2 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths. Central air. 1 car garage. Clean. $525 month, includes water, sewer, garbage. Call 937-337-6841Large 3 bedroom upstairs apartment in Greenville. Off-street parking. Stove, refrigerator, water, sewer, trash, washer & dryer included in rent. $475 plus deposit. 937-459-24362 bedroom apartments available just north of Greenville. $435 to $475 per month. Washer/dryer hookup, electric heat. Stove, refrigerator, water and trash provided. $100 off 1st month's rent! Call 937-417-5823Page 6*GARAGE SALES***No garage sale ads from 03/07/2010Page 7 *HELP WANTED*Responsible individual needed to deliver Early Birds in Wayne Lakes. This is a motor route. If you are interested in this route, please contact Don at Ball Publishing Co., 937-547-0851 weekdays between 10am-4pm. You must have a valid driver's license and a dependable vehicleLaid off? Work from home. Be your own Bo$$! First call the Federal Trade Commission to find out how to spot work-at-home schemes. A message from The Early Bird and the FTC. 1-877-FTC-HELPEarn $$$ helping MDs! Process medical claims from home. Call the Federal Trade Commission to find out how to spot medical billing scams. A message from The Early Bird and the FTC. 1-877-FTC-HELPUndercover shoppers, get paid to shop, retail & dining establishment. Need undercover clients to judge quality & customer service. Up to $100 per day. Please call 800-447-2298Babysitter for 6 year old girl before school and after, to & from bus stop, and sometimes all day. 937-423-9241 Wayne LakesLooking for reliable part-time employee to help me work The Ice Cream Parlor at North Star. 937-338-6164Page 8 *HOUSEHOLD*Very nice Kenmore washer/dryer set, $400 OBO. Nice Whirlpool washer/dryer set, $200 OBO. 937-621-2476Very nice used Rainbow vacuum sweeper. Warranty. Call 548-0870Freezer, new, never used, upright Frigidaire 14.1 c.f., $350 OBO. 937-337-5802White baby crib, $60. White changing table, $30. 937-459-9325Apartment size refrigerator, 4'Hx18"W, like new, $125. Stack set washer/gas dryer, $125. Kenmore washer, $85. 937-548-0190FURNITURE SHOPPE, 504 N. Plum, 10am-3pm daily. Used Furniture and Appliances. If not there call 937-968-6804Page 9*LOST AND FOUND***No Lost and Found ads from 03/07/2010Page 10*MISC. FOR SALE*Brand water softeners cheap! 765-993-8179 (We fix stinky water!)Firewood - Seasoned hardwoods. Split & delivered. $120/load. Ed Rehmert Firewood 937-459-8525New Name Brand Flutes for $295! New Name Brand Trumpets for $395! $800 Violins for $15 per month! Unsure about purchasing? Then rent to purchase flutes, clarinets, trumpets, etc. for $25 per month - No Interest! Only at: Bach to Rock Music, Greenville, OH 937-547-1970, Open Mon. & Fri. 10am-7pm, Tues.-Wed. 10am-6pm, Thurs. & Sat. 10am-5pm, closed SundayWOOD PELLETS, $229.99 per ton. Arcanum Hardware, 210 S. Main St., ArcanumFIREWOOD, seasoned hardwood, split, large pickup load, $75. 417-4402, 548-4189GUNS: 12 gauge Marlin pump, 1895 model. 12 gauge Stevens pump. Several handguns and knives. Buy, Sell or Trade! 937-968-3094BULK GRASS SEED - Now is the time to plant! Arcanum Hardware, 210 S. Main, Arcanum, 937-692-828228-bulb suntan bed, 220 volt, 20 minute bed, like new, 30 hours on new bulbs, can deliver, $895. 937-459-2436Page 11*MOBILE HOMES*MUST SELL - Moved! 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1988 mobile home on axles. Tilt out windows. Dacraft roof. $8000 OBO. 547-1055Page 12*MOTORCYCLES***No Motorcycle ads from 03/07/2010Page 13*PETS*AKC Chocolate Lab, male, 2 years old, $100. AKC German Shorthair Pointer, female, 3 years old, $100. 937-459-6737For Sale: Beagle puppies, $50. Born 12/13/09. First round of shots. 937-307-6264Mini Yorkshire Terrier, male, AKC registered, 2nd round of shots, 15 weeks. Ultimate lap dog! $400. 459-7029Adorable CKC, 5 male, Pug puppies. Ready for adoption. 6 weeks old. Vet checked, wormed & shots. 937-548-6376 after 4pmPage 14*REAL ESTATE*RELOCATING! 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, basement, garage, fenced in yard. Newer furnace, water heater & electric. Hardwood floors with contemporary design. New Madison. $78,500. 937-996-3405LENDING OPPORTUNITIES *****NOTICE***** Borrow Smart. Contact the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions' Office of Consumer Affairs BEFORE you refinance your home or obtain a loan. BEWARE of requests for any large advance payment of fees or insurance. Call the Office of consumer Affairs toll free at 1-866-278-0003 to learn if the mortgage broker or lender is properly licensed. (This notice is a public service announcement of The Early Bird)OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 3/14, 2-4pm, 8778 Grubbs-Rex Road, Arcanum. 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch. 1 acre fenced lot. Completely updated. $118,000. 937-884-7838By Owner: 2 acre building lot in country, Gordon-Landis Road, Arcanum. $22,000. 547-3315Greenville, 327 Anderson St. 2-family duplex. Both sides rented. For Sale by Owner. $23,000. 1-702-373-2019INVESTMENT! Multi-Family 17-unit property with approx. 30 parking spaces. 3 spearate buildings, private cul-de-sac, 1.541 acres, Greenville. Prudential One Realtors, call Georgia L. Young 937-423-4416New Madison. Nice 2 bedroom, 2 story updated home. Living room, dining room, partial basement, storage shed. Convenient location to school & shopping. By owner. $69,000. 937-459-2692Page 15*RECREATIONAL*1999 Polaris 400 4x4 ATV, new battery, winch & plow, $2000. 459-74002002 33' Sunnybrook RV fifth wheel, VGC, lots of extras, one slide-out. 937-526-3184, 937-417-0750Page 16*Services Offered*LEONARD'S HAULING Truck, Skidloader. 1-937-548-9194Be your own Bo$$!! Process medical claims from home on your computer. Call the Federal Trade Commission to find out how to spot medical billing scams. Call Tollfree. A message from The Early Bird and the FTC. Tfn 1-877-FTC-HELPSOUND SYSTEM Sales & Installation and Rental - Churches, Schools, Residential, Etc. Call for details, Bach to Rock Music at 334 South Broadway, Greenville or call 937-547-1970, ask for Bruce or Todd SNOW REMOVAL - Large or small jobs. Also Mowing & Landscaping. Reasonable rates. References available. Very dependable. 548-1716, ask for JustinHave openings for Child Care in Arcanum. Close to school. Meals provided. Reasonable rates. Experienced. 937-692-6273GUITAR & AMPLIFIER Repair. Guitar Tuning. Bach To Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH, 937-547-1970, Open Mon. & Fri. 10am-7pm, Tues.-Wed. 10am-6pm, Thurs. & Sat. 10am-5pm, closed SundayPregnancy Help Center. 24 hr. Hotline - FREE pregnancy testing. Confidential counseling. Please call 547-1112BRASS RESTORATION, Polishing and Lacquering service. Bach To Rock Music, 334 S. Broadway, Greenville, OH, 937-547-1970,Open Mon. & Fri. 10am-7pm, Tues.-Wed. 10am-6pm, Thurs. & Sat. 10am-5pm, closed SundayFURNITURE REFINISHING/REPAIR. 35 years experience. Free pick-up/delivery within 30 miles. Free estimates. 937-692-8882Page 17*WANTED*Wanted: Used house trailers in good condition. Please call 937-448-2974*WANTED TO BUY*DAVIDSON'S AUTO PARTS - Cash for cars/trucks, running or not. 547-1080Wanted: Scrap Metal, Old Farm Machinery, Scrap Air Conditioners, Riding Mowers, Push Mowers. Call 548-0289, leave message*WANTED TO RENT*3 bedroom house or duplex in Greenville. Call 548-1414Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Page 9Page 10Page 11Page 12Page 13Page 14Page 15Page 16Page 17Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Page 9Page 10Page 11Page 12Page 13Page 14Page 15Page 16Page 17All classified ads are now .45 cents per word. There is a $6.50 minimum charge for all ads that covers anything from 1-14 words.OBITUARIESSHIVERDECKERArlene E. (Hauberg) Shiverdecker, 73, of Greenville, died Feb. 26, at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville. She is survived by four children, Debra Shiverdecker and her friend Jane Johnston, Cynthia (Cindy) Enicks, Susan and W. Douglas Taylor and David and Connie Shiverdecker; two grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren; two brothers, Victor F. Hauberg of Brookville, IN, and Allen B. Hauberg of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial is at Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or State of the Heart Hospice.DENLINGERClaudia F. Denlinger, 71, of Greenville, died Feb. 27, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Ray A. Denlinger; daughters, Donna Satterfield of Oak Ridge, TN, Karen (Phil) Cheshire of Lakeland, FL, June (Tal) Mong of Pitsburg and Beth (Eric) Weidner of Brookville; nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; brother, Gary Robison of Cleveland; and two sisters, Marcia Rust of Cleveland and Penny Bealer of Pierpont. Burial is at Arlington Cemetery, near Brookville. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the American Cancer Society.KINCAIDRobert Shawn "Meathead" Kincaid, 29, of Greenville, died Feb. 26, of injuries sustained in an auto accident on US Rt. 127 north of Castine. In addition to his parents, Marlena (Kincaid) Leonard and Tom Houdeshell of Greenville, he is survived by a son, Ashtun Kincaid of Greenville; brothers and sisters, Ashley (fiancée, Nathan Moore) Houdeshell, Bryan (Debra) Houdeshell, John (Tara Brewer) Houdeshell, Jacob (Sabrina Conrad) Houdeshell, Noah Houdeshell, Alexis Kincaid and Joe Smith all of Greenville; his fiancée, Denise Cook and her children, Ian, Eli and Rose Cook of Greenville; his best friends; and numerous, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial is at Greenville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to a special fund to help Shawns son, c/o Members Choice Credit Union in Greenville.FRICKCharlotte Emma (Weaver) Frick, 87, of Greenville, died March 2, at her sons residence. Charlotte is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Glen O. and Shirley Frick of Greenville and Daryl D. and Sieglinda Frick of Thomasville, PA; daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria A. and Mervin Hilty of New Madison, Linda L. Frick of Gettysburg and Retha Y. and Robert Musser of Lititz, PA; 18 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Arvilla M. and Ray Keeny of New Freedom, PA; brother-in-law, Lloyd and Catherine Keeny of Spring Grove, PA; sisters-in-law, Betty Weaver of Lititz, PA and Marie Keck of Canton; step sister-in-law, Beulah Reed of Dallas Center, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial is at Miller Cemetery, Liberty Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Aid Ministries Disaster Fund, P.O. Box 360 Berlin, Ohio 44610.YORKAlvin C. York, Sr., 63, of Greenville, died March 2, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Nancy K. (Shell) York; children, Alvin C. York, Jr. of Moraine and Tammy (Kennith) Branham of Oakwood; four grandchildren and spouse and a great grandson; a brother, Carl E. York of Moraine; and three sisters, Delores (John) Smith of Athens, AL, Sue Leisey of Greenville and Linda Wynn of Coweta, OK. Burial is at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ft. Jefferson. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Spirit Medical Transport, 5484 St. Rt. 49 S., Greenville, Ohio 45331.KOLKERTimothy E. Kolker, 52, of Bradford, died Feb. 28 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Christina K. (Clark) Kolker; father, Marion Kolker, of Piqua; son and daughter-in-law, Derrick and Melissa Kolker, of Greenville; a daughter, Corrina Kolker, of Bradford; four grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Scott and Sheryl Kolker, of Piqua, and David Kolker, of Houston; a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Randy Tipps, of Piqua; and other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions can be made to the family to help with expenses.LAVYEverett E. Lavy, 94, of Covington, died March 1 at the Covington Care Center. He is survived by his brothers, Ralph Emerson Lavy, of Greenville, Marland "Bud" Lavy, of Seattle, WA; sister, Sarah Peters, of Greenville; daughter, Sandy (Earl) Biederman, of Cocoa, FL; daughter-in-law, Susan Lavy, of Catawba Island; and son; Terry (Jane) Lavy, of Covington; five grandchildren and spouses, and nine great grandchildren; and many friends and his dog. Burial is at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington.GILLILANDCharles E. Gilliland, Jr., 75, of New Weston, died March 2, at his residence. He is survived by his children, Karen (Gary) French of Celina, Diana (Mark) Kittle of Celina, Charlotte (Howard) Brutsch of Sumter, SC and Mary (John) Hill of Redkey, IN; five grandchildren and spouses and two great grandchildren; and his best friend, Sadie. Services with full military honors by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be held at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Monday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2-6 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Ansonia Area Emergency Service.HALESondra S. Hale, 62, of Greenville, died March 1, at her residence. Sondra is survived by her husband, Jayallen; three sons, Anthony D. Hale (Paula) of Gyton, GA, Matthew J.(Beth) Hale of Greenville, Rodd A. (Brenda) Hale of Arcanum; three daughters, Tammy R. Hale of Greenville, Shelley (Rick) Bohn of Greenville, and Renee Barnes of Barstow, CA; one daughter-in-law, Becky Hale of New Paris; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Sheldon E. Sutton of Marion, IN and John Sutton of Elkgrove, CA; one sister, Nancy Whitener of Wabash, IN; and step father, Marvin Oyler of Marion, IN. Burial is at Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison. Memorial contributions can be made to Storch Braund Funeral Home to help with funeral costs.LATHROPJanice Eleene (Suman) Lathrop, 81, of New Paris, died Feb. 20, at Heartland of Eaton. Janice is survived by a son, Danny Gilbert and Phyllis Morgan; two daughters, Rose Ann Hobbs and Stephanie Macy; a special cousin; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Burial is at Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison.LEWISDavid C. "Davey" Lewis III, 10, of Greenville, died March 3, after a brave battle with Leukemia. In addition to his parents, David C. and Heather (Barnes) Lewis Jr., he is survived by his brother Stephen; sister Chyanna; maternal grandmother Brenda and uncle Stetson, all of Greenville; paternal grandfather David C. Lewis Sr. of Lexington, KY; his puppy; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. There will be a service held on Tuesday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m., at the Greenville Church of the Brethren, 421 Central Avenue, Greenville, with Pastor Ron Sherck and Pastor Gary Wagner co-officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery, Greenville. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 8, 5-8 p.m., at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville and Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial contributions can be given to the David Lewis fund at the Fifth Third Bank.REECEKylee J. Reece, 5, died Feb. 28, in Jellico, TN after a car accident. In addition to her parents, Ben and Trisha (Anthony) Reece, she is survived by three sisters, Morgan, Megan and Mya; one brother, Dylan; grandparents, Wiley and Carol Reece and Harry and Wendelin Anthony; great-grandparents, Joel and Lorene Bayer and Ralph Garber; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A visitation for family and friends will be March 8, 24 p.m. and 58 p.m., at Pleasant View Missionary Church, 5231 Gettysburg-Pitsburg Road, Bradford. A funeral service is planned for March 9, 10 a.m., also at Pleasant View Missionary Church with Gale Turner, Bill Cornett, Jim Hughes and Kirby Crist being asked to officiate. 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Please allow until 7:00 P.M. on Sunday evening for all delivery arrivalsCOVER STORYWayne HealthCare is ready to openGREENVILLE -- It took 684 days, but the new Wayne Hospital building is ready to open. The new building is home to a new Emergency Services Center, Imaging Center, Cardiopulmonary Center and Surgery Center in the 98,000-square foot, $47 million addition.The addition officially opens on March 8, 8 a.m."Wayne Hospital is making one more change - our name: Were now Wayne HealthCare. A name that helps define the changes were making in how we do business. Wayne HealthCare is more than just the hospital. Its outpatient rehabilitation, medical office buildings in five communities in Darke County and our continuing efforts at health and wellness for those we serve," said Wayne Deschambeau, President/CEO of Wayne HealthCare."Our Surgery Center (OR, Endo, PAT, and Recovery) is twice the size and weve added an additional Operating Room and Scope Room to be able to schedule patients more conveniently plus our Recovery Room is much more spacious and private," he added. The Operating Rooms are computer-integrated and include the newest LED lighting technology. Wayne has combined the OR with Central Sterile for time efficiency.

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