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Welfare fraud, heroin abuse… unproductive citizens a burden on society GREENVILLE – You have to instill an attitude where you BOB ROBINSON know you Associate Editor are responbluebagmedia.com sible for yourself. You have to have a support system behind them. And there has to be a shift in social attitude… commit the crime, pay the price?

“You’ve done your time.

Done your probation.

But the societal attitude is still there,” said Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein.

Hein and his Chief Probation officer James Mollette took time out of their schedules to take a look at the crimes – and criminals – they deal with on a daily basis.

In excess of 50 percent – possibly as high as 67 percent – of the crimes committed in Darke County are in some way related to substance abuse. This could be

prescription drug abuse, alcohol or illegal drugs.

A Greenville source says that number is probably closer to 75 percent in the city. While offenders don’t usually see ‘time’ for possession of marijuana (it’s a misdemeanor in Ohio), robberies, thefts and breaking and entering are often committed in order to obtain those substances.

Mollette takes it one step further. “When we start working with someone (in probation) on a crime that’s totally unrelated, we often discover there’s a drug or alcohol issue involved.” Mollette added he was not a fan of legal marijuana, which has been a topic of discussion in a number of states, including Ohio.

“I still believe it’s a gateway drug… I started seeing that early on (in my career).” He added there is one unique aspect… today they are also seeing heroin addicts who started with prescription

drugs and alcohol.

Hein expanded the discussion. “Is welfare fraud any different than heroin abuse?” he asked.

“Probably not. Either way they have the idea government is going to take care of them.” He added those who commit welfare fraud, like those who abuse drugs or commit property crimes, tend to be unproductive citizens. It can be an engrained attitude, or it could be a sense of hopelessness. Either way, unproductive citizens are a burden on society.

“We want higher functioning people,” he said.

“Employers want higher functioning workers.”

Hein said those who walk into probation tend to be in “some kind of funk.” Mollette added the people typically coming in are unproductive.

“The goal of probation is to get them productive…

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Officials from Whirlpool/KitchenAid, joined local and state government representatives for a groundbreaking ceremony. At the center of the line-up (in orange shirts) are Rick Smith and Mary Knisley. Both have been producing stand mixers for over 40 years.

Workforce praised at KitchenAid’s groundbreaking

Ten Christian music bands for several Darke County churches performed at the 2nd annual Questfest Aug. 2 in Greenville. (Clinton Randall photo)

Local churches come together for second Questfest GREENVILLE The 2nd a n n u a l Questfest was held CLINTON RANDALL Aug. 2 in Staff Writer G r e e n bluebagmedia.com ville. Several local churches were represented during the

Christian music festival that staged 10 bands throughout the day.

Originally scheduled to be held at the Greenville City Park’s bandshell, the event was moved indoors to The Academy at 615 Riffle Ave. in Greenville due to the threat of rain.

To learn more about Questfest, like their page on Facebook at facebook.com/darkecountyquestfest and browse photos from this year’s event at bluebagmedia.com or at facebook.com/bluebagnews

GREENVILLE – “If you can’t get excited about what we’re about RYAN BERRY to encounManaging Editor ter – check bluebagmedia.com your pulse,” said Ken Hossler, Greenville KitchenAid plant manager. The company broke ground on a $40 million expansion project that will nearly double the size of the current facility on Aug. 6. The tent where the groundbreaking took place was filled with Whirlpool/ KitchenAid, local, and state officials. The stars of the show were the hundreds of workers wearing orange KitchenAid shirts declaring “Growing Business, Simply by the Way it’s Made.” The message was clear from every speaker – the reason Whirlpool chose to expand its operation in Greenville is because of the workforce.

Dave Elliott, general

manager of Global KitchenAid and Small Appliances, said in five years the company has nearly doubled its stand mixer production. With the stand mixer celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, Elliott said, “The thing that has given it its longevity is the quality.

The quality is unbelievable. I believe it’s the best in the industry. The reason we have that quality is you folks.”

Two of the company’s longtime employees were invited to represent the entire workforce during the groundbreaking. Rick Smith and Mary Knisley have been with company for over 40 years. Both started while they were still in their teens and both were there when KitchenAid was owned by Hobart Corporation. Knisley said she first started working for the company in Troy, but Smith has been at the Greenville plant for his entire career. While the officials

were praising the workforce, Smith and Knisley were praising the company. When asked why they had been there for so long, both said, “It’s a good place to work.” As for the company’s signature product, the stand mixer, Smith said, “Not much has changed in the product.” Knisley added, “Just more of it and different colors.”

James Keppler, vicepresident of integrated supply chain and quality for the North American region, aimed his remarks at Smith, Knisley and the rest of the workforce gathered for the event, “You can duplicate processes, but ultimately we have one asset here in Greenville that would be almost impossible to duplicate. Our greatest asset is the workforce here in Greenville.” He pointed out many companies aspire to zero

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Local teen has positive outlook despite illness

Desiree Anders

GREENVILLE When Starla Cates and 13-year-old daughter CLINTON RANDALL Desiree AnStaff Writer ders headed bluebagmedia.com to the hospital July 25, the word cancer was the farthest thing from their minds.

Cates decided to take her soon to be 8th grade daughter to the emergency room of Upper Valley Medical Center in

Troy after the teen had severe vomiting and constipation and appeared to have some kind of stomach virus. While being examined by medical staff, they soon discovered a mass in the Desiree’s chest while doing an x-ray of her stomach.

Additional masses were later found on her kidneys while performing an ultrasound.

“God wanted them to find it,” said Cates.

She was immediately

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transported to Dayton Children’s Medical Center for a more thorough testing of what was causing the tumors. According to Cates, that Sunday both an oncologist and kidney specialist sat down with her to talk about the results from lab work taken the previous day. They informed her that two of the tests came back showing malignancies

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Friends of Desiree set up fundraising table at August 1 First Friday in Greenville. Pictured from left to right are: Madison Baker, Hunter Mote and Jessica Peters. (Clinton Randall photo)

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GREENVILLE POLICE BEAT

Hit a car, hit a house, while under the influence On July 29 police responded to a crash in the 400 block of Tecumseh Street. Chadd Davis stated a vehicle driven by the resident of 409 Tecumseh St. had backed out of her driveway and struck his vehicle, then attempted to pull back into her driveway and struck his house. The suspect, Dorothy Falknor, appeared to be highly intoxicated and began cussing at the officer when questioned. She acknowledged striking Davis’ vehicle “because he was parked too close to the driveway.” When the officer asked her to

step outside of her residence she said she didn’t see why it was illegal to hit a car parked too close to her driveway. The officer detected a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on her and she had a hard time maintaining her balance. Falknor admitted to drinking beer and vodka all day. She agreed to a field sobriety test and did poorly on it.

Falknor was arrested for OVI. She was cited for OVI, expired registration and improper backing, then released to her niece.

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were dispatched to 215 1/2 Harrison Ave. regarding a possible domestic call between Angelia and Jeremiah Besecker. Angelia got into their vehicle and said she was going to wait for her cousin to pick her up. Angelia has had multiple suspensions, did not have driving privileges and appeared to be intoxicated. She was told not to drive and refused an offer to give her a ride.

When the officer went to his cruiser she drove off. He attempted to get behind her when she turned down the alley and parked behind her residence. According to the report she stumbled getting out of her vehicle and was very emotional, had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage about her and her eyes were bloodshot and glassy.

She admitted to drinking two “tall boys” (beers).

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE On July 18 police responded to a domestic violence call. The victim said she was assaulted by Daniel Griggs. She told police he’d had too much to drink and became intoxicated, after which he became upset with her and started hitting her.

Griggs reportedly continued hitting her after they’d gone outside, then left the residence. The victim had scratch marks on her arm and a red scratch mark on the top of her chest. Griggs, who has two prior convictions of domestic violence, was located, arrested and transported to the Darke County jail. The report will be sent to the Prosecutor’s office for felony domestic charges.

DRUGS On August 2 police stopped a vehicle driven

by Lance Hauge Jr. for no headlines or taillights.

Due to knowledge of one of the passengers having a history of drug use, police asked for and obtained permission to search the vehicle. A pill bottle with a green leafy substance the officer recognized as marijuana was found in the center console. Hauge and two passengers denied knowledge of the substance with Hauge stating the vehicle belongs to his girlfriend. Due to the proximity of the substance in the center console, Hauge was cited for Possession of Marijuana and released from the scene.

JUVENILE On August 4 police were dispatched to the juvenile courthouse regarding a juvenile entered as missing out of Miami County. The teen and her mother were in a juvenile probation officer’s office. The mother had located her daughter with an older male who had left before he could be identified. The mother had been advised to take the daughter to the courthouse immediately. While there the juvenile refused to identify the male and reportedly said she would “keep leaving if she want-

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Partin said she did it because Walmart screwed up on her gift card. She could not say where the gift card was or why she received $154.24 on the second card as opposed to the $120 on the first gift card. Partin was issued a citation for theft.

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WARRANTS On August 4 police went to Montgomery County jail to pick up Adam C. Payne on a FTC warrant, original charge of Domestic Violence.

He was taken to Mercer County jail to be held until his arraignment in Darke County Municipal Court.

On July 31 Union City police arrived at the Greenville Police Department with Heather Kinnison who had an active warrant through GPD for failure to appear on a Disorderly Conduct charge.

She was transported to Mercer County jail and incarcerated on $150 bond.

On July 29 police stopped Thomas Esarey on a ‘no front license plate’ violation and discovered he was driving under FRA suspension; also a warrant through Miami County for failure to appear on a traffic offense. He was taken into custody and transported to the Darke/Miami County line where Troy police took him into custody. He was also given a citation for driving under FRA suspension.

On July 29 police went to 623 Washington Ave. on a possible warrant. The defendant, Kristen Mitchell, came to the door and was arrested for failing to comply with a court order on an original charge of a tax violation through the Greenville Police Department. She was transported to Darke County jail.

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defects. “It’s becoming a reality. It’s a part of the plan right here in Greenville.”

Greenville Mayor Mike Bowers added his praise for the workforce and commented Growing Business, Simply by the Way it’s Made is a testament. “We get to add a little bit to that today. It’s also Growing the Business, Simply by Where

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kind of like a coach.”

Hein noted the whole criminal justice system is no longer about punishment; its goal is to educate. House Bill 86 (2011) formalized emphasis on education. Will it succeed? Too soon to tell. Can it succeed? “Oh yeah,” said Hein, “If we can figure out which populations are worth investing in. We need to help the people who want to help themselves.”

Is there an impact beyond the typical individual they see? “Absolutely,” said Mollette. “It has an impact on the family.

We have people coming into our system because of this.” He’s now seeing the next generations of those he saw before.

So how can that be addressed? “It’s important to have that conversation ongoing,” Mollette said.

it’s Made,” said the mayor. “You, the workforce, made this possible.”

Andrew Carlton, of JobsOhio, noted the impact this workforce is making goes far beyond the company’s doors.

The employees go back to their homes and communities and expand that impact. “It’s not just doubling the square footage. It’s not just adding 400 jobs. It’s building, expanding, and creating a community.”

Hein added, “At some point kids already know about it (drugs, alcohol)… the ideas are already ongoing by fourth and fifth grades. We have to have some competition for those ideas; we have to get them thinking of different ideas. That competition for ideas has to start at school. If we wait until high school, the idea’s already there.”

Hein recalled a time when a fourth grade class was polled… most kids said they wanted to be like their parents.

“In my generation that wasn’t good enough,” Hein said. “We had to be better!” That was American exceptionalism; the component that drove his generation.

“All day long I deal with the five percent,” he said. “I don’t see exceptionalism. But if you look at 4H, the trades, college… those kids want to improve themselves.”

Lambert convicted of felony sex acts with a child

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER GREENVILLE – A Darke County man was convicted on sex charges involving a child Tuesday morning in the Darke County Common Pleas Court.

One day before the scheduled jury trial was set to begin, Robert G. Lambert, 68, of the Arcanum area entered a plea of ‘No Contest’ to three counts of Gross Sexual Imposition. Lambert was indicted in February on five counts of Rape, felonies of the first degree, and five count of Gross Sexual Imposition (GSI), felonies of the third degree. As part of a plea agreement with the state, Lambert’s defense attorney David A. Rohrer was able to get the remaining seven charges dismissed if his client withdrew his ‘Not Guilty’ plea.

The Darke County Sheriff’s Office filed charges against Lambert following an investigation of engaging in sexual contact with a little girl. According to victim statements, the offenses began when she was just six years old and lasted approximately six years.

Lambert, who only completed the eighth grade in school, admitted to some of the misconduct while being interviewed by detectives.

After finding Lambert

Robert Lambert (left) talks with defense attorney David A. Rohrer (right) during change of plea hearing in Darke County Common Pleas Court. (Clinton Randall photo)

guilty on the three GSI counts, Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein ordered a presentence investigation, including a sex offender risk assessment prior to the scheduled sentencing date of Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. Judge Hein also ordered that the electronic house arrest be lifted for Lambert, but the no contact order with the victim remain.

Lambert faces a maximum of 15 years and $30,000 total on the three convictions. Darke County Prosecuting Attorney Kelly Ormsby recommended to the court a minimum of six years be handed down.

Since the offenses all pre-dated the Adam Walsh Act of 2008, Lambert will only be required to register as a sex offender for 10 years after completing any prison sentence imposed.

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throughout her body and were spreading rapidly. The doctors recommended they move Desiree to the cancer floor of the hospital and promised to find a diagnosis and begin treatment within 72 hours.

The family was relieved when the bone marrow biopsy results came back negative for Leukemia Monday. The teen was then taken to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to have fluid removed from the mass in her chest. The doctors then made the diagnosis of T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.

According to Lymphoma.org, “Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer. The two main forms of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Lymphoma occurs when cells of the immune system called lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, grow and multiply uncontrollably. Cancerous lymphocytes can travel to many parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, blood, or other organs, and form a mass called a tumor. The body has two main types of lymphocytes that can develop into lymphomas: Blymphocytes (B-cells) and T-lymphocytes (T-cells).

Lymphomas are often, but not always, named from a description of the normal cell that leads to cancer.”

Doctors started chemo treatments right away, but were not able to administer the appropriate doses since tests showed that the cancer had consumed

Desiree’s kidneys to where they are only functioning 18 percent. She was put on dialysis temporarily to ensure her kidneys could handle the chemo. She is currently able to take all three chemo medicines on her own, without the aid of a dialysis machine.

Cates said that doctors are amazed with how well the teen is doing today...

“Praise God!” Desiree has over two years of recovery ahead of her, according to her doctors. She is home today taking daily chemo treatments and is required to go to Children’s weekly.

“Our whole world has changed in one week,” Cates told The Early Bird.

“We are blessed with an awesome church family, community and all the wonderful people God has put in our lives!”

“Though she has a long road of recovery ahead of her, she is a survivor,” Cates concluded.

Desiree says she looks forward to the Great Darke County Fair and starting a new school year with all her friends.

“Whatever happens I will adjust,” she said. “I’m just gonna live like a normal 13-year-old.”

Family and friends have come together to help raise money for medical expenses for Desiree’s road to recovery.

Greenville cheerleaders Jessica Peters, Hunter Mote and Madison Baker set up a table during the August First Friday event on Broadway to sell baked goods and pre-order custom t-shirts with the hashtag #Smiles4Desiree and scripture reference from Romans 12:12 that reads, “Be joyful in

Suspect charged with robbery of elderly Greenville woman GREENVILLE - Randy L. Hofacker, 53, of Greenville faces a first degree felony charge of Aggravated Robbery after police believe he robbed an elderly woman Aug. 2 while brandishing a weapon.

The elderly victim was helped by a neighbor who then called the police. She suffered bruises to her face and arm following the offense. Hofacker reportedly made away with just $2 taken from the woman’s Bible.

He denies being in Greenville the night of the offense, telling Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein that “he was with his parents in Hollansburg at the time.”

Hofacker is currently jailed on a $25,000 bond in Mercer County. He is scheduled for a Aug. 15 preliminary hearing in Municipal Court. Pending an indictment, he faces up to 11 years in prison and a $20,000 fine if convicted as charged.

Anyone with information regarding a crime is asked to contact the Greenville Police Department, 548-4150 (option 2), or the Darke County Crime Stoppers tip line,

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Bowlin gets additional time

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Bowlin was already serving three years for a previous felony, Attempted Illegal Manufacture of

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term. This left prison time of four years from the time sentenced.

Darke County Common Pleas Judge Jonathan Hein told Bowlin in a video hearing from prison the maximum time for Burglary was eight years.

If sentenced consecutively he’d be facing up to 49 years and a maximum fine of $92,500. He noted this sentence could also be added to the one he started serving in 2013.

Hein noted Bowlin’s plea was based in part on his belief sentencing would not exceed the recommendation of the prosecutor. Bowlin’s attorney, Robert E. Long, Troy, requested 18 months be added to his sentence instead of four years.

“He’s a different person than when he committed the crimes,” Long said. “He’s working on his GED and wants to be an auto mechanic. He’s remorseful and wants to apologize to the victims.”

In sentencing Bowlin, Hein said he must consider state guidelines; he also noted recidivism was likely.

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The Tour de Donut is a unique bicycle event where your ability to eat donuts is just as important as your ability to ride your bicycle. The event is a timed bicycle “race” where riders visit “donut stops” during the course and eat donuts. For each donut the rider eats during the ride (and keeps down) they have five minutes deducted from their ride time.

The Inaugural Double D challenge will take place this year for experienced cyclist featuring 64 miles of cycling and four donut stops.

Free kids events will take place on Saturday

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The full donut features a 30 mile course with two donut stops and is highlighted by a stop at Bears Mill.

The Donut mini will return with one donut stop on a 15 mile course.

The mini will offer its own awards just like the longer distance while offering an alternative to those who are concerned about the full route allowing younger riders and families to take part in the fun.

Prizes are awarded in age group classes including the coveted golden Tour de Donut championship belts for the best adjusted “donut time” in addition to most donuts eaten and fastest bike only time.

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nically a “race” very few consider it a serious competition, remember this is all in fun! Anyone on a bicycle is welcome.

Expanding for 2014 will be Friday evening dinner rides and entertainment including a Strider bike series race for kids six and under, free camping and sleeping bag space, a downtown finish line festival area with live music, food and outdoor sports vendors.

This event operates with zero sponsorship and pays for everything utilized including the 750 dozen donuts at the 2014 event.

Growing by 300 participants in 2013, over 1650 participants from 20 states and five countries came to Darke County to compete.

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Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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The speaker for the evening is Indiana District 33 House Representative Greg Beumer, which will be followed by a question and answer period. The program is moderated by Dale Arnett, local attorney.

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READERS WRITE Ag is Cool Agriculture is a staple to the way of life for this county, and we are reminded of that every time we drive down the road and view the seemingly endless fields of corn and soybeans surrounding us.

Darke County has lots of rich farmland and farming creates a bulk of employment, as well as the food you purchase from your local grocery store. Another big reminder is “The Great Darke County Fair” which is coming up August 15th. Individuals involved with 4-H and FFA, as well as members of the community, show their livestock, bring in produce, and other special-interest projects which include sewing, woodworking and cooking, to be judged at the fair. These projects prove how important agriculture is not only to the exhibitor, but also to every person attending the fair.

Although The Great Darke County Fair is still a couple of weeks away, The Ohio State Fair has just come to a close. The fair drew in crowds from all over the state and Governor John Kasich attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on its day of opening on July 23. Governor Kasich walked around the fair with his family and talked to fair goers as well as exhibitors. The “Ag is Cool” Contest was an important stop for Governor

Kasich while he attended the fair and kids received awards from Kasich for creating art that expressed the importance of agriculture. “Ag is Cool” actually started in 2011 under Governor Kasich alongside “Ohio Agriculture Week” to raise awareness among youth about how important farming is to them and their daily life.

Kasich has renewed the idea of supporting agricultural pursuits by introducing policies which benefit farmers such as cutting taxes on Ohioans as well as eliminating the state’s estate tax or “death tax” which made it difficult for farming to pass from generation to generation.

These practices have also expanded job growth in Ohio in relation to the agricultural sector.

Farming is more than a job for people—it’s a way of life, and Governor Kasich is able to understand that. Agriculture is one of the most important job fields people can work in, but often it’s looked down on or even sometimes completely forgotten. Kasich is not going to forget about our farmers here in Darke County, and will continue to support agriculture throughout the state.

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Historic Hometown West central Ohio is the best place in the world to live work and JIM BUCHY rear a family.

OHIO I am fortuREPRESENTATIVE nate that our local papers print Statehouse Updates, but often we forget to talk about how great our local communities are. For the next few months I will periodically focus a column on the unique characteristics that make each county in western Ohio the best place to live work and rear a family. This month I will discuss Darke County.

With over 600 square miles of land and 900 acres of parks and preserves, Darke County is a great place to live work and rear a family. I would know. I call Greenville home.

Darke County contributes so much to the state of Ohio. It is usually considered one of the largest agriculture producing counties in the state with over 1700 farms specializing in the production of soybeans, corn, and eggs.

Over 90 percent of these farms are family or individual owned and the entire county is an epicenter of small businesses.

One of the county’s larger employers is KitchenAid, now Whirlpool.

Tours are given to show the craftsmanship and quality of the well-known appliance as well as cooking demonstrations and new item showcases at the KitchenAid Experience Retail Center. Even Governor John Kasich visited this factory following a Maid-Rite.

The county also hosts other major employers such as Midmark, Fram, Greenville Technology, Brethren Retirement Community and Wayne Healthcare. The continued success of these businesses and other large and small employers is why our unemployment rate remains below state and national averages.

Even if I wasn’t born and raised in Darke County I would know that it is one of the best places in the world to live work and rear a family because of its rich history. Fort Greenville was host to General Mad Anthony Wayne who oversaw the genesis of the American Army as he prepared soldiers to battle

Native Americans trying to maintain claim to western Ohio.

Fort Greenville later served as the site of the signing of two major treaties that opened up the west for American expansion. These treaties are known as first and second “Treaty of GreenVille.”

In addition, Fort Greenville continued expanding America westward, by hosting the introduction of Lewis and Clark where they became great friends prior to their exploration of the Northwest Passage.

Annie Oakley, the treasured sharpshooter was born in Darke County.

From here she traveled the world with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. It is hard to come to Darke County and not understand our remaining respect for Annie whose remains call the county home to this day.

Adding to Darke County’s rich history is Earle Baltes who opened Eldora Speedway in 1954. This half mile race track has hosted legends and legendary races. In recent years, the current owner NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart is elevating the track to new levels. Billed by the industry as one of the best dirt tracks in the country, Eldora is expected to continue to gain national attention by NASCAR and motorsports enthusiasts around the country.

The past makes Darke County an Ohio landmark and the future promises continued economic growth and notoriety worldwide. Darke County is one of the best places to live work and rear a family thanks to an exceptional history and hardworking people.

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Grumpy Side of 60

A huge responsibility

by Bob Robinson Associate Editor bluebagmedia.com

I was limping by Saturday afternoon of Annie Oakley weekend. For two nights I watched success and heartache in the Miss Annie Oakley shooting contest… congratulations to 14-yr-old Hayley Maher on earning the right to represent the Festival as Miss Annie Oakley 2014. And congratulations to all 10 young ladies who took the challenge! You can be proud of your effort.

Following the competition, we headed to Brock Cemetery, where Annie Oakley, the Darke County legend, is buried.

I hadn’t realized the emotion invested in the annual Pilgrimage. It seems many young women hav-

ing the privilege of serving as Miss Annie Oakley retain the passion they’d built during their reign.

Friday morning I was impressed by the ceremony at The Bowery.

Learning the history of Greenville and Darke County has been – and continues to be – fascinating. Saturday morning I was delighted to see two GHS students, Jacob Butsch (’15) followed by Caleb Bruner (’14) lead the pack in the Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk.

They were four seconds apart. Garst Museum was next on my list, but I have to admit I spent a good part of the time sitting on a bench talking to an old friend… my feet thanked me. From there I headed out to York Woods for the Annie Oakley Festival. It was great seeing all the people… with more cars coming down the drive

Treating Opiate Addiction in Ohio Addiction to opioids, like prescription painkillers SHERROD and heroBROWN in, has inU.S. SENATOR creased significantly in the past few years, devastating communities across Ohio – rural, suburban, and urban. In 2012, a record 1,914 Ohioans died from accidental drug overdose – an average of five Ohioans each day – and 680 of those deaths can be attributed to heroin use. Frustratingly, the doctors willing to helping address this crisis have federal restrictions placed on the number of patients they can treat for this dangerous addiction.

Currently, physicians who meet specific training requirements are limited to treating a maximum of only 30 patients in the first year.

After that year, the number of patients they can treat increases to only 100, leaving millions of Americans dependent on opioids without an option for medicationassisted therapy.

We’ve got a problem when it’s easier for Americans to get heroin

than it is for them to get help to break their addiction. We need to increase the number of opioid addiction treatment providers available and allow providers with a proven track record of success to treat more patients. I cosponsored The Recovery Enhancement for Addiction Treatment (TREAT) Act to give healthcare providers the flexibility they need to help heal communities struggling with widespread opioid addiction.

The TREAT Act would increase the number of patients a physician can initially treat from 30 to 100 patients in the first year and permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants with the proper training to treat addicted patients, again up to 100 per year. It would also allow providers, after one year, to request to treat more than 100 patients, so long as they meet certain training requirements.

Opioid use is a public crisis in Ohio, and we need to address this problem before it puts more lives in danger.

This legislation would ensure Ohioans get the help they need before it’s too late.

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every minute. Maybe this is where the festival belongs… it certainly seemed a great fit.

Just as my feet were about to go on strike I heard there was going to be a 50/50 shooting contest… it was open to all takers. I headed over to the information booth and asked the time. Fifteen minutes? Half hour?

I’d gut it out and toss my hat in. Nope. Over an hour. I took a pass, much to the disappointment of a couple young ladies who evidently wanted to kick my tail.

I thought I heard “chicken!” as I limped out to my car.

On Tuesday, almost rested from the weekend – stories written – I headed to my next challenge… the library. First up was a late book return from one of my students.

We headed to the circulation desk.

“We have a late return here…” I said. The response, of course, was no problem; then it was checked in the computer.

“It’s not late. Not due for another week.”

I was surprised.

“But the date here says July 22.” I got a smile…

“That’s when it was checked out.” So I said “Okay, how do I find out when it’s due?” A huge grin. “Right here, where it says ‘DUE’!”

By this time everyone

was cracking up, including a couple of adults standing behind my student and me. One of them said “I want to read about this in one of your columns, Bob!” I hope he’s happy… in addition to those standing around at the library desk, I’ve now embarrassed myself with all four of my loyal readers.

My poor student quietly whispered “I knew it wasn’t late.” I just as quietly whispered back, asking why he didn’t tell me. The child just shrugged his shoulders and I learned something that, quite frankly, had never occurred to me...

I was the adult; even more important to his 8-year-old mind, I was ‘teacher.’ I assured him it was okay to tell me if he thought I might be mistaken; adults can make mistakes, too.

I remember Hayley telling me she was nervous about her role as Miss Annie Oakley 2014.

“It’s a huge responsibility,” she said. She is correct; it is huge. But I know she’ll do fine. Her comment – and my student – brought home to me the responsibilities I had assumed…

Sometimes, especially when we work with young people, they can be overwhelming… at least to grumpy old people like me.

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OBITUARIES SNYDER – Jerry D Snyder, 75, of Arcanum, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Snyder was born in Darke County on June 4, 1939, the son of the late Ralph and Louie (Wright) Snyder. Jerry retired in 1999 from the GM Truck and Bus Plant, Dayton and also delivered the Dayton Daily News and the Early Bird.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie (Hoff) Snyder, who died July 19, 2006, two daughters infant Robin and Rhonda Cummins, and a sister Alice Kay Runner. Survived by four sons Randy (Julie) Snyder, Rick Snyder, Rodney (Nicolle) Snyder all of Arcanum and Robby (Candi) Snyder of Bellefontaine; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; sisters Joan Abner of Palestine, Barbara Mowery of Greenville, Fay Meyers of Greenville, Sue Kreitzer of Palestine; and a brother Gene Snyder of Greenville.

Funeral Services were held Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 at Kreitzer Funeral Home, Arcanum with Rev John Wiltshire officiating. Burial is in Mote Cemetery. The Family suggests memorial contributions to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331. Condolences may be sent KreitzerFuneralHomeInc.com.

ARCHIE – Forest L. Archie, 84, of Union City, died Sunday, August 3, 2014. There will be a service held on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, 3 p.m. at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial will follow in the Bass Cemetery, Darke County. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

HICKS – Charlotte

Ann (Wilson) Hicks, 65, of Bradford, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014.

A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment is at Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. Saturday until time of service.

NIEPORT

– Paul J. Nieport, 75, of Versailles, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles.

Burial is in St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.

BOURNE

– Emory E. Bourne, Veteran 87, of Wayne Lakes, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. A funeral service was held Monday, Aug. 4, 2014.

Hints for choosing a chiropractor

BY JOHN NORTH PRESIDENT/CEO BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Millions of people each year choose to see a chiropractor for back and/ or neck pain. But, before you choose a chiropractor, your Better Business Bureau offers tips to help you find a trustworthy one.

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, such as back and neck pain.

Last year, your BBB recorded more than 124,000 inquiries across the U.S. and Canada about chiropractors. However, more than 1,500 inquiries were filed locally with your BBB about this industry.

Your Better Business Bureau offers tips for finding a reputable chiropractor: * Get recommendations from friends, family or your family doctor.

If they’re pleased with a chiropractor they’ve used, most likely you’ll be too. * Shop around and compare. Check to see if your insurance covers your visit, exams, etc. * Determine the type of care which fits your needs. Also, consider a

chiropractor which is convenient for you. * Visit several chiropractors. Take time to interview him or her before treatment. Is he or she friendly or courteous and are you comfortable talking with the chiropractor. * Make sure the offices are clean. * Ask about appointments. For instance, inquire about time in between visits and the average waiting time before appointments. * Keep in mind the importance of a proper examination, diagnosis and treatment. If he or she is lacking in any of these three essential areas, reconsider being treated by him or her. * Find out if the chiropractor is a member of any associations like the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) or The Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA).

These associations can help you find local chiropractors and helps them stay on top of the latest trends. * Make sure the facility is licensed, carries appropriate insurance and meets local and state requirements. * Ask about costs and get them in writing. Find out which services are included or cost extra. * Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to inquire about something you don’t un-

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BPW learns to make Chinese Tea GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s Club held its monthly meeting on June 12, at Double M Diner in downtown Greenville.

The 2013-2014 officers hosted the meeting. The officers recently elected were Deb Smith, president, Brenda Miller, vice president, Jane Carroll, secretary, Dorothy Poeppelman, treasurer, and Susan Fowble, assistant treasurer.

President Deb Smith introduced entrepreneur Jesse Berry owner of Blue Lantern Tea. Blue Lantern Tea is a family owned and operated business located in downtown Greenville. Berry and his wife Kim have over 15 years of experience and have traveled to China and other parts of the world educating themselves on the tea culture. Chinese culture celebrates many occasions with a ceremony of brewing/serving tea. Jesse demonstrated the Chinese ceremony by brewing the tea ‘One Bush Phoenix Bird’ for the ladies in attendance.

This is an Oolong tea.

Jesse informed the Club that tea is full of antioxidants which are powerful disease fighting, bacteria fighting cell regenerating compounds. Antioxidants in tea are also found proven to lower

Jesse Berry demonstrates the art of making tea.

cholesterol and combat heart disease. Jesse has self taught himself on the traditions of making tea. He has done extensive reading, had informal training in China and also has taken private lessons. They have a huge Tea selection and offer a variety of Tea services. For more information on Blue Lantern Tea check their website at www.bluelanterntea. com.

The Greenville BPW Club’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information.

The Club meets the second Thursday of every month for a dinner meeting. Those interested in learning more about the Club can contact Membership Chair Gail Snyder at 937/423-4854 or gails669@embarqmail. com.

Club’s 75th anniversary BRADFORD – The Bradford Lions Club recently celebrated its 75th year anniversary.

Willard Kenworthy and Mike Myers were presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.

This award is named for Lions club founder Melvin Jones and it is

the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. The recipient of this award becomes a model because of the exemplary service to his club and the community for which it serves.

Shown are BPW members Leigh Fletcher, Debbie Niekamp, Jane Carroll, Marilyn Emmons, Susan Fowble, Tasha Anderson and Diana Frazier.

Greenville BPW holds fundraiser GREENVILLE – On June 25, the Greenville Business and Professional Women’s Club (BPW) held a chicken BBQ dinner fundraiser. BPW would like to thank all those that purchased tickets for the fundraiser. Thanks also to the Greenville VFW Post 7262 for allowing the club to use their facilities for the drive up deliveries.

The money raised from the chicken dinner fundraiser will be used to award scholarships to the young women of Darke County. The Club meets the second Thursday of each month for a dinner business meeting. Contact membership chair Gail Snyder at 423-4854 or gails669@ embarqmail.com if you would like to learn more about the Club.

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SUPPORT FROM MIDMARK

GREENVILLE – Midmark has been a strong supporter of Darke County Special Olympics. Mitch Eiting of Midmark is shown with several students at the 36th annual Track and Field Event. Left to right: students Morgan Pecha, Franklin Monroe, Madisyn Bryant, MIkayla Yoder both Greenville South Middle students, and Jon Meyer, Bradford.

EMS/Firefighter Farm Safety Day VERSAILLES – The Versailles FFA Chapter will be sponsoring its seventh biannual EMS/ Firefighter Farm Safety Day in conjunction with the local Versailles Firefighters/EMS’ to educate Firefighters/EMS’ from Darke County and other counties on the current farm safety procedures that have been established.

This educational event, which includes six rotational sessions and speakers for those who participate, will be held on Sept. 27, at the Versailles EMS/Fire Rescue Center, 8:30 a.m. and will end at approximately 4 p.m. Eight CEU Credits will be given to those who participate.

To show appreciation to those who participate in the EMS/Firefighter Farm Safety Day by attending, there will be a free breakfast and lunch provided. The participants will have the opportunity to hear from several guest speakers.

Another key component the Farm Safety Day

Greenville BOE meets

GREENVILLE – The Greenville City Schools Board of Education will meet in regular session on Aug. 14, 7 p.m., in the Media Center at the High School, 100 Green Wave Way, Greenville. A work session precedes the regular meeting at 6 p.m.

will focus on will be bus safety. Participants will be able to participate in a hands-on mock bus disaster that will involve several members of the Versailles FFA Chapter.

Attendees will be able to utilize the skills they were taught through the rotations and guest speakers provided to come together and use the proper steps to successfully complete the bus disaster.

In addition to the bus mock disaster the attendees will have to complete, there will also be six other rotations provided. They include a bus mass casualty incident, a rollover tractor scenario, an anhydrous ammonia tank situation, a PTO/ Auger mock accident and a bus extrication situation. One of the main key points this Farm Safety Day intends to relay are common farm safety scenarios that local safety personnel may have to endure. All of the rotations are hands-on and educational. This event is limited to the first 100 participants. Please wear clothes appropriate for outside weather. This event is free, but the deadline to register is Sept. 22. To RSVP, contact Dena Wuebker at 526-4427 ext. 3113 (Versailles High School Number), 423-2369 (Cell Phone Number after 3:05 p.m.), or by email at dena_wuebker@darke. k12.oh.us.

Grief Support Group will begin GREENVILLE – Losing a loved one can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. Often, those grieving need help dealing with their loss. State of the Heart Hospice is offering adult grief support meetings beginning Aug. 25 and continuing each Monday night through Sept. 29. The sessions are free and open to anyone in the community.

It is not necessary to be associated with hospice care. The meetings will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the State of the Heart office in Greenville, 1350 N. Broadway.

“Those who have attended our grief support meetings find them helpful,” said Meredith Carpe a Licensed Social Worker and Bereavement Support Specialist for State of the Heart. She will conduct the meetings along with State of the Heart Hospice Chaplain Jacque Collins.

“Sometimes people are reluctant to attend, but once they begin coming

VERSAILLES – TASKS, Inc. (Teaching About Safety Kids Style) is a new organization founded to help fund youth safety initiatives in the Darke County area.

Based in Versailles, this organization came into existence in late 2012 and received approval from the IRS to operate as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in June 2014.

The organization’s board of directors include Scott Garrison, Brian Pearson, Ken Livingston, Brian Griesdorn, Ted Braun, Dan Watren, and Bob Frey.

Safety education initiatives to be funded could be run by the local fire departments, police departments, rescue squads, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, FFA, 4-H, schools, or any organization that provides or sponsors youth safety education. If you are involved in an organization

market cycles. As you’ve probably heard, “past performance is no guarantee of future results,” and this is true. Nonetheless, you can help improve your outlook by owning quality investments. So when investing n stocks, choose those that have actual earnings and a track record of earnings growth. If you invest in fixed-income vehicles, pick those that are considered “investment grade.”

Don’t make emotional decisions. At various times during your retirement, you will, in all likelihood, witness some sharp drops in the market. Try to avoid overreacting to these downturns, which will probably just be normal market “corrections.” If you can keep your emotions out of investing, you will be less likely to make moves such as selling quality investments merely because their price is temporarily down.

Don’t try to “time” the market. You may be tempted to “take advantage” of volatility by looking for opportunities to “buy low and sell high.” In theory, this is a fine idea — but, unfortunately, no one can really predict market highs or lows. You’ll probably be better off by consistently investing the same amount of money into the same investments. Over time, this method of investing may result in lower per-share costs. However, as is the case with diversification, this type of “systematic” investing won’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining.

It’s probably natural to get somewhat more apprehensive about market volatility during your retirement years. But taking the steps described above can help you navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of the financial world.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Shown are Kim Cromwell, president of the Ladybug Garden Club; Cindy McCallister, Ladybug Beautification member; Nancee Winner and her youngest granddaughter Elise Winner, daughter of Rob and Amy Winner. Not pictured is beautification committee members Amy Erisman and Angela Beumer.

Winner earns award GREENVILLE – The

Ladybug Garden Club takes pride in presenting the “Community Commercial Beautification Award” for deserving business owners for outstanding achievement in design, maintenance of commercial property, and community beautification.

Recently, Nancee Winner, of Winner’s Meat Farm, 2259 State Route 502, Greenville, was hon-

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Protect Your Retirement against Market Volatility

As an investor, you’re well aware that, over the short term, the financial markets always move up and down. During your working years, you may feel that you have time to overcome this volatility. And you’d be basing these feelings on actual evidence: the longer the investment period, the greater the tendency of the markets to “smooth out” their performance. But what happens when you retire? Won’t you be more susceptible to market movements?

You may not be as vulnerable as you might think. In the first place, given our growing awareness of healthier lifestyles, you could easily spend two, or even three, decades in retirement — so your investment time frame isn’t necessarily going to be that compressed.

Nonetheless, it’s still true that time may well be a more important consideration to you during your retirement years, so you may want to be particularly vigilant about taking steps to help smooth out the effects of market volatility. Toward that end, here are a few suggestions: Allocate your investments among a variety of asset classes. Of course, proper asset allocation is a good investment move at any age, but when you’re retired, you want to be especially careful that you don’t “over-concentrate” your investment dollars among just a few assets. Spreading your money among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, government securities and so on —can help you avoid taking the full brunt of a downturn that may primarily hit just one type of investment. (Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t assure a profit or protect against loss.)

Choose investments that have demonstrated solid performance across many

to the meetings, they look forward to them,” Carpe added.

The benefit of the meetings, she explained, “is that those attending find there are others experiencing grief just as they are. They find they are not alone in their grief, and they begin talking and sharing their feelings about loss. In many instances, friendships are formed.”

State of the Heart Hospice provides care to families and patients confronting a life limiting illness.

Bereavement support is an important part of the care provided by hospice and is offered to adults and children. There is no charge for any of the bereavement services provided by State of the Heart. To register for the upcoming grief support meetings, call 1-800-4177535 and ask to speak to a member of the bereavement staff. Visit the agency web site at www.

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that may benefit from TASKS, Inc. and would like to know more, feel free to contact Scott Garrison, 371-1249, or Brian Pearson, 423-4164.

They are just beginning their initial capital campaign and ask for the community’s help in raising funds. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, any contributions you make to this organization are tax deductible and will be substantiated with a receipt. If you would like to donate to this new organization, please send your donation to TASKS, Inc., 28 E. Ward St., Versailles, Ohio 45380.

GREENVILLE – The Rockford Rippers took first place in the Treaty City Fast Pitch Shootout 12U in Greenville on July 27-28. Shown are (sitting) McKenna Temple, Claire Langenkamp, (second row) Layne Claudy, Kris Kirby, Gracyn Temple, McKenna Johnson, Macy Henkle, (third row) Bailey Strickler, Macy Johnson, Grace Rogers, (coaches) Mike Langenkamp, Bubba Temple, and Stacie Henkle.

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Allison Gelhaus – Joshua Anderson

Gelhaus Anderson to wed 8/30 UNION CITY – Dale and Trish Gelhaus of Union City would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Allison Paige Gelhaus to Joshua Paul Anderson, son of Paula Sickels and Bob and Tammy Anderson, also of Union City.

The Bride elect is a 2013 graduate of Ball State University with a BS in Public Relations and is employed as a Marketing & Development Coordinator at HealthNet in Indianapolis, IN. Her fiance is a 2012 graduate of Vincennes University with a degree in Diesel Mechanics and is employed as a Mechanic at Indiana Foundation Service in New Whiteland, IN. An Aug. 30 wedding is being planned at Trinity Lutheran Church in Union City, IN. After a honeymoon to Riviera Maya, Mexico, the couple will reside in Greenwood, IN.

Florence Teegarden

Teegarden turning 95 GREENVILLE – Florence Teegarden will be 95 years old on Aug. 14.

A card shower would brighten her day. Send cards and best wishes to 750 Chestnut St., Apt. 112, Greenville, Ohio 45331.

Nick Anderson, executive director at Village Green, is shown with Robert Spencer.

Village Green helps dreams come true

GREENVILLE – Village Green Healthcare Center helped make a Live a Dream come true for one of their residents, Robert Spencer. Robert really enjoys being outdoors and looking at nature. Nick Anderson, executive director, and Jody Smith, Life Enrichment Director took Mr. Spencer to the Greenville Park one afternoon where he enjoyed all that the park had to offer.

For more information, contact Tina McClanahan, 548-1993.

NEW MADISON – Mary T. Folkerth of New Madison would like to announce the upcoming wedding of her daughter, Leesa Jean Folkerth, daughter of the late David J. Folkerth to Dr. Justin Taylor Huntington of Columbus.

The bride elect is a 2001 graduate of Tri-Village High School, 2005 graduate of Miami University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Middle Childhood Education and 2012 graduate of Indiana University with a Master of Science degree in Instructional Systems Technology. She taught at Tri-Village Elementary School and recently accepted a position as an assistant academic designer with McGraw-Hill in Columbus.

Justin, son of Wayne and Paula Huntington of New Madison, is a 2003 graduate of Tri-Village High School, 2006 graduate of Miami University

Leesa Folkerth – Dr. Justin Huntington

with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology, 2010 graduate from The Ohio State University with a Doctor of Medicine, a 2014 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Master of Science degree in Medical Sciences. Justin completed two years of research on liver cancer and is now resuming residency. He is on track to complete his general surgery residency at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in June 2017.

An Aug. 30 wedding is planned in Columbus.

After a honeymoon in Riviera Maya, Mexico the newlyweds will return to their home in Columbus.

Bargas celebrate 45th anniversary GREENVILLE – Pat and Debbie Cunningham Barga are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary this year.

They were married Aug. 16, 1969 by Father William Welch in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenville.

Pat is the son of Vernon and Helen Mannix Barga, and Debbie is the daughter of Athern “Buck” and Bettie Higgs Cunningham.

Pat is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force (19761971), having served in Turkey and Japan. He retired from Reynold and Reynolds in Kettering, and now works part-time at Monsanto in Greenville.

Debbie is retired from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Greenville, but she is still a volunteer teacher and librarian there. Both are active in the church and the school.

The Bargas are the parents of three children, Amy (Gene) Maher), of Wayne Lakes, Karin (Josh) Napier, and Kevin (Rochelle) Barga, all of Greenville. Their four grandchildren are Kamryn Coppock, Hayley Maher, Jacob Maher

CARD OF THANKS The family of Millard H. Bowman wishes to thank you for all your prayers, phone calls, cards and visits during his brief illness. We would like to thank all of the doctors and staff at Wayne Healthcare, Good Samaritan Hospital and Heartland for their outstanding care of him, family and friends. Special thanks to the OliverFloyd Funeral Home for their wonderful service and dedication. May God richly bless each and every one of you.

Ruth “Ellie”, Carol & Stan, Kristy

Revive Us Again!

You are invited to a series of Revival Meetings August 10-17 Cornerstone Dunkard Brethren Church, 5430 Greenville Falls-Clayton Rd., Covington Oh (just south of St. Rt. 36 near Rogers Grain)

Guest Evangelist: Paul Skiles, from New Mexico

Sunday, August 10 & 17 Sunday School 9:30a.m. - Sunday Worship Services 10:30a.m. and 6:30p.m.

Carry-In Lunch and fellowship both Sundays - All are Welcome!

Monday-Saturday Evening Services 7:30p.m. August 11-16 The community is welcome. Come and bring a friend!

“Revive us again! Fill each heart with thy love, May each soul be rekindled with fire from above. Hallelujah...”

ENGLEWOOD – Kelly and Cristy Moody have been in United Marriage Encounter since February 2009. Kelly heard about the weekend and decided to surprise Cristy with a weekend getaway. They had a marriage “Okay” marriage, but it was missing something. That something was communicating with each other.

They both never knew how many people loved and cared for their marriage.

They left that weekend blessed with a whole new family and the tools to help them grow stronger as a married couple. They even shared these tools with their daughters. According to the couple, it is hard to put this weekend into words, but you owe it to each other, your marriage, and your family.

The Moody’s have stayed involved with United Marriage Encounter because they have witnessed the positive changes in hundreds of couples. The next opportunity for couples to attend a United Marriage Encounter Weekend will be Oct. 17–19, at the Clarion Inn, Englewood.

This weekend is for couples of all faiths and ages

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who have a good marriage they want to make better. It is recommended for married couples who desire to deepen and strengthen their communication and may wish to add more zip and romance to their relationship.

A United Marriage Encounter Weekend combines Christian values and a practical method to improve communications between husband and wife. The Marriage Encounter Weekend allows each couple to share privately in their own room after each presentation from the Leadership couples.

The $80 registration fee confirms a space for you on the weekend. The actual cost of your weekend has been given by other loving couples who have already experienced the gift of a UME Weekend and want to pass it on. You will also have the opportunity to give for future Weekends towards the end of your Weekend.

Accommodations are limited, so register soon.

For additional information, contact Steve and Cheryl Swallow, 4234444, Ohio.ume@gmail. com, or visit www.unitedmarriage.org.

Get P.U.M.P.Ed in Versailles on 8/24 Pat and Debbie Barga

and Sanders Barga.

They will be celebrating this year as they do every year, with an anniversary pizza at the Great Darke County Fair, a tradition they began even before they were married. A celebration with their family is also planned.

Darke Co. CASA earns certification

GREENVILLE – CASA of Darke County has been awarded certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association. This certification recognizes that Darke County CASA is in compliance with National CASA’s high standards for quality child advocacy.

According to Michael Piraino, CEO of the National CASA Association, “The National CASA quality assurance process is very rigorous and reflects our commitment to ensure every child we serve has the most powerful volunteer advocate working on their behalf. This certification says Darke County CASA has demonstrated to us a strong capacity to provide excellent services to the abused and neglected children within their community.”

The Darke County CASA program was started in 1994, by Judge Richard Hole and the former director Fran Gullia.

It has served as advocates for every abused and neglected child that has been involved in the Juvenile Court since that time.

For more information, contact Kay Robbins, CASA Director, 547-9091, dccasa@woh.rr.com.

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The family of LWM Community Church invites you to join them in Ward Park for hot dogs, games and an opportunity to “Get P.U.M.P.Ed.” on Aug. 24, 1 p.m.

“Get P.U.M.P.Ed.” stands for getting Prayed Up & Mentally Prepared for Education. After all summer away from the books there is no better way to get prepared to go back to school than with prayer. They invite everyone who has an interest in the well-being of the area schools and students, regardless of age, church background/ affiliation or school system, to become involved in this powerful lifechanging event. They will begin at 2:30 pm

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Name: Brody Troy Rhymer Age: 5 Years Birthday: Aug. 10 Hometown: Louisville, Col. Parents: Brock and Alicia Rhymer Sister: Emry Grandparents: Ken and Elaine Lunsford and Dwight and Debbie Warner Great Grandparents: Ann Lunsford, Ed and Bobbi Brock and Robert (Bob) Boyd Sr.

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GREENVILLE – Cole Hoop and Megan Subbler are pleased to announce the birth of their child. Ayden Cole Hoop was born June 4, 2014.

ITHACA – The Ithaca Open Bible Church, 6711 Cross St., Arcanum, will host a Dynamic Marriage Seminar on Sept. 5 and 6. The seminar will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday night and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Tom and Nancy Rupli, Open Bible East Executive Director, will help those attending the seminar discover the keys to a dynamic marriage.

Those attending are also invited to join them for lunch and fellowship on Saturday.

An RSVP is appreciated, but not required. For more information, call Pastor Dave Fox at 2054543 or email pastordavefox@gmail.com.

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Trumpets featured at Sunday concert GREENVILLE – The next concert presented by the Greenville Municipal Concert Band will take place Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m., in the Greenville City Park. The Band is directed by JR Price.

This week, the Greenville Municipal Concert Band will present a concert featuring a wide variety of music. Starting things off will be the stirring and beautiful overture written by Ohio native Steven Reineke, Where Eagles Soar. Several marches will be performed including The Chimes of Liberty, Allied Honor and a command performance of Sousa’s Semper Fideles.

The trumpet section, Doug Albright, Mark Moore, Ken McCoy, Scottie Moore, Scott Marker, Kathy Marker, and Robert Taylor will be featured this Sunday performing Bugler’s Holliday. Other selections will include Blue Tango, You Raise Me Up and a tribute to the great Frank Sinatra. As football season is right around the corner, the band will also perform selections heard at Ohio State football games.

This wonderful concert featuring the trumpets and music from Ohio State is free and open to the public on Aug. 10 at the Marling Band Shell in the Greenville City Park.

Plenty of seating is available or you are welcome to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the band. Bring some friends and enjoy the show.

Tegtmeyer graduates

ARCANUM – Erin Tegtmeyer of Arcanum has received her B.A. Special Education from Western Governors University. The university held its 27th semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City on July 12 and celebrated the graduation of more than 5,500 graduates.

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He weighed 6lbs, 13oz and was 19 3/4-inches long.

Kingsley’s parents are Andrew and Krista Waymire. Proud grandparents are Daryl and Carol Goodwin, of Ansonia, Randy Waymire, of Rossburg, and Barbara Waymire, of Ansonia.

Great grandparents are Anna Lee Stahl, of Greenville, the late Don and Mary Alice Goodwin, Jean Winans, of Greenville, and Maxine Waymire, of Rossburg.

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Art Assoc. holds logo contest

Vintage Red Cross poster art will be on display GREENVILLE – Mark your calendars so you won’t miss the rare and unique collection of historic Red Cross posters from the early 1900s which will be on display in Darke County. “A Reflection of Life”, these magnificent and colorful posters depict the American Red Cross disaster relief, armed forces and fundraising efforts during and following World War I. One of the posters on display is possibly one of the most important in the American Red Cross history, “The Greatest Mother”, by Alonzo E, Foringer, from 1918. Ten million copies were distributed in towns and cities across the country.

The display will be at the Anna Bier Gallery of Memorial Hall in Greenville during these times in September: for the First Friday event, Sept.

5, 6–8 p.m.; during the DCCA Artist Series Program on Sept. 13 and during regular Saturday gallery hours of 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sept. 6, 13, and 20. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the American Red Cross and to offer any assistance needed during the First Friday event. American Red Cross Executive Director, Lynne Gump, stated, “This is an excellent opportunity to engage our youth in philanthropy, advocacy and history. What may start as a simple walk through a gallery may very well ignite community spirit, compassion and a thirst for more information!”

These historical posters were used for community outreach, to encourage members “to join” the American Red Cross. “Created long before graphic artists and technology, they were created by artists and

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muralists, designing one single image that would “make the ask” across the country to support the American Red Cross”, added Lynne Gump.

There will be a special preview for donors of the Red Cross on Sept.

5, 5 p.m. Anna Bier Gallery Director Marcia Weidner noted, “I am looking forward to exhibiting this rare collection of vintage Red Cross posters recognizing the Red Cross for the many years of service to our nation in times of need.”

The American Red Cross of Darke Co. Chapter has these unique posters on loan from the American Red Cross Northern Miami Valley chapter.

The posters were given to the Northern Miami Valley Chapter by a donor, Mareta Headapohl, who found them in her father’s attic after he died. He was a printer and it is presumed that he printed these posters. Mareta, the donor is a 70 year volunteer with the American Red Cross .

The posters were used as a fund drive when support for the Red Cross was through membership for $1.

Children collected pennies to fund the Red Cross. In keeping with the spirit of the posters, a collection canister will be available for the Darke Co. Red Cross.

To paraphrase Stella Adler, “Life beats down and crushes and the soul and art reminds you that you have one, while the Red Cross makes sure you can live one.”

UNION CITY - The Art Association of Randolph County is conducting a logo contest for individuals of all ages.

They are currently without an identity for their organization. They are known as AARC and the Arts depot and desperately need an identity that combines their location in the historic Union City Depot with their mission to provide opportunities for enjoyment, participation, education and inspiration through the Arts for all of Randolph County. The contest is open to any individual, including but not limited to Randolph County residents of any age. No group projects are allowed; only one participant may submit each artwork. Artists may submit up to two entries and must complete an entry form for each.

Entries will be judged by the board of A.A.R.C.

Final Bow will hold open house

GREENVILLE – Final Bow Center for Children’s Performing Arts has recently acquired a location to hold classes.

They are now located at 315 Central Ave., Greenville. They will be holding an open house on Aug. 12, and Aug. 27, 3-7 p.m.

During the open house, they will be taking registrations for the upcoming season’s classes. Final Bow offers dance instruction for ages three and up in creative movement, ballet, tap, musical theater, hip-hop, pointe, and jazz. Those interested in choreography can take the young choreographers’ class for ages 13 and up. School age children with a love of singing can sign up to join the Final Bow Children’s Choir! For more information, email finalbowkids@gmail.com, or visit finalbowkids.weebly.com. You may also call Hillary at 459-8078 for dance and general information, and Becky at 467-9259 for choir information.

Final Bow is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting children’s performing arts.

As we continue to grow, we hope to offer more opportunities in the future including theater and other arts related activities.

The team will select top designs and any winning themes/ideas that may be used as the official Art Association logo.

The A.A.R.C. reserves the right to extend all deadlines associated with this contest to ensure that a sufficient number of entries are received.

Each design must lend itself to different formats, including publications, signage, website, promotional items, and other printed material. It must reproduce well in different sizes and when printed in black and white. Limit designs to five colors or less.

All submitted designs and source images must be the original work of

the artist. No third party artwork or images, including clipart, or copyrighted graphics may be used. Artwork that has been previously published or exhibited is not permitted.

By submitting an entry, the artist agrees that the A.A.R.C will become the rightful owner of the image and any likeness of the image, and may alter and reproduce the image at its discretion.

Electronic entries should be JPG, or PDF format. All formats, including drawings, sketches, or paintings are eligible and may be submitted by mail. Print submissions should be no larger than 8.5” X 11”.

Incomplete information will disqualify the entry.

All entries will be judged on the artwork’s creative ideas that reflect the mission of the Art Association. While not required, participants are encouraged to provide a brief written explanation of their chosen logo design. Judging decisions are final and may not be appealed.

The deadline for entries is Oct. 1. Entries received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The winner will receive $200, a one year membership to the A.A.R.C. and two tickets to the annual gala.

For more information or an entry form, contact A.A.R.C. Director Vickie Vardaman at aarcartsdepot@gmail.com.

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Mississinawa ready for new school year

Over 400 people attended the Aug. 3 Splash Tastic Pool Party hosted by EUM Church. (Clinton Randall photo)

EUM holds ‘Splash Tastic’ party at Greenville pool

BY CLINTON RANDALL STAFF WRITER www.bluebagmedia.com GREENVILLE - The EUM Church sponsored the Splash Tastic Pool Party on Aug. 3 at the Greenville City Pool. Over 400 adults and children enjoyed food, prizes, games and of course swimming. Some of the games included water balloon toss, water volleyball, pinata and watermelon ball.

EUM’s Kidmunity

Children’s Ministry and staff would like to thank the Greenville City Pool and their staff for helping to make the event a huge success!

EUM Church invites the public to attend regular worship services on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15 a.m. at their Worship Center, 1451 Sater St. (corner of Sater and Sebring-Warner Road), Greenville.

Kidmunity Children’s Ministry is available for kids age birth through grade six at the 6:30 pm, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. services. The Downtown Campus, 111 Devor Street, houses the offices and preschool. For more information, visit www. eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.

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Arcanum athletics ticket prices set ARCANUM – The Arcanum High School Department of Athletics is announcing athletic pass prices for the 2014-2015 fall and winter seasons. Student passes are $35 for both fall and winter seasons and $20 for fall or winter. Adult passes are $100 for both seasons and $85 for one.

Family passes will also be available for individuals who reside in the same household and can be purchased at $200 for both seasons and $150 for one

season. Persons 65 or older will receive free admission to events with a senior citizens pass from the superintendent’s office.

Reserved seats are available again this year and will include admission into the event and reserved seating. Fall reserved seat passes, good for high school football only, for an individual is $30, $15 for age 65 or older, and $15 “Pass Plus” per person for a family. Winter reserved seat passes, good for high school

boys and girls basketball only, will not be available until after Nov. 15. Prices are $80 for an individual, $40 for age 65 or older, and $40 “Pass Plus” per person for family.

Athletic passes will be available to purchase Aug. 12 and Aug. 22, 5–7 p.m. at the football stadium. They can also be purchased Aug. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m., at the football stadium. For more ticket information, contact the Arcanum Athletic Department, 692-5032.

UNION CITY – The school officials of the Mississinawa Valley School District have announced the opening of school for the 20142015 school year to be Aug. 26. Student day schedule starting time is 8 a.m. for all grades and dismissal (K-6) is 2:30 p.m. and (7-12) is 2:53 p.m.

Students and parents who are new residents to the Mississinawa Valley Local School District are encouraged to register for school prior to opening. Registration for new students will be held through Aug. 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions about registration call 968-4464 ext. 2012.

Birth certificate, proof of residence, health/ immunization records and academic records should be presented at registration. Any custody papers if applicable are needed at that time too.

Kindergarten students enrolled this past spring will begin Aug. 26; the same day as all students. If you have not previously registered your child for Kindergarten, please do so immediately.

Kindergarten will be in session all day every day.

Students who walk, drive or are brought to school by parents should arrive not more than 15 minutes before these starting times.

Lunch prices this year will be $1.85 per day for students in grades PK-8 and $2 per day for students in grades 9-12.

Lunches are $2.20 (less drink) per day for adults. Breakfast will also be offered to students in grades PK-12 at $1; reduced @ $.30.

Student’s milk will be $.50 per carton. There is a closed noon hour for

students.

Application forms are distributed to all homes in a letter to parents or guardians and available on the school website.

To apply for each free or reduced-price benefit, households should fill out the application and return it to school.

Bus routes and pick up times can be viewed on the doors at the main entrance to the building. If you have any questions regarding the routes or pick-up times, call the school at 9684464, ext. 2451 and ask for Jim Atchley, superintendent.

Genealogy group plans workshop GREENVILLE – The Darke County Genealogical Society, Inc.’s Fall Genealogy Workshop will be held Oct. 11, at Garst Museum, Lowell Thomas Meeting Room, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, beginning at 9:15 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m.

The featured speaker is Michael D. Lacopo, DVM. Session 1 is Mennonite Research: The Forgotten Swiss Germans (includes German Baptist Brethren); Session 2 is Finding Treasurer in the Hoosier Courthouse (or any other courthouse); Session 3 is Methods of

Identifying the German Origins of American Immigrants; Session 4 is How to Overcome Brick Wall Problems in Pennsylvania.

Preregistration before Sept. 30 is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Registration at the door is $5 additional.

Make check payable to the Darke County Genealogical Society and mail to Brenda Arnett, 6745 Dull Road, Arcanum, Ohio 45304-9402.

For more information, email office.manager@ garstmuseum.org or call 692-6511.

Ansonia athletic pass prices announced ANSONIA – Ansonia Local Schools has announced its 2014-2015 athletic pass prices.

They are good for home events, excluding post season.

The family of 4 pass for all events is $250, with $20 per additional pass. Student all sports pass is $50; Adult all sports pass is $75; Non resident senior citizen all sports $30; and Ansonia resident senior citizens all sports is free.

In addition the following passes are available: Fall sports, family $125, $15 per additional;

winter sports, family $125, $15 per additional; Varsity football $25 (five home varsity games); Total football passes (varsity, JV and JH) $35; Junior High volleyball $20, Junior High boys basketball $20 and Junior High girls basketball $20.

Family passes do not include cousins, aunts, uncles or grandparents.

Make checks payable to Ansonia Athletics.

Contact Matt Macy to buy your pass: MATT. MACY@ANSONIA.K12.

OH.US or 937-337-2122.

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Matt Arnold meets Greenville Schools with lawmakers give busing info GREENVILLE – Matt Arnold of Greenvillebased Financial Achievement Services, Inc. (FAS), along with more than 100 members of the Financial Services Institute (FSI), recently met with close to 200 members of Congress and their staffs on issues affecting main street American investors.

During their time at Capitol Hill, members of FSI met with their elected officials to discuss issues related to the U.S. Department of Labor’s pending fiduciary rule and the devastating effects it could have on small investors and the industry.

“At Financial Achievement Services (FAS), we specialize in helping people in all stages of life and all types of financial situations navigate their life events and invest in the future they envision,” commented Matt Arnold, FAS president and owner.

“The Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule would make it very hard to provide investors with access to affordable, objective financial advice. It was an honor to stand before members of Congress and their staff to discuss the benefits of preserving small investor access to professional financial guidance.”

On Tuesday, May 28, 2014, one week after the meetings, the Department of Labor announced that it would be pushing back its fiduciary rulemaking from August 2014 to January of 2015.

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GREENVILLE – Greenville City Schools reminds parents and guardians, the cut off for alternate forms and address changes for current students is Aug. 13.

New alternate forms MUST be filled out each year for a child to be picked up and/or dropped off anywhere other than the stop closest to their home. For shared parenting, the residential home is the primary address and primary unless an alternate form is filled out.

Students who had alternate forms last school year are now listed as “parent transport” until a new form is filled out and returned or a new plan is sent to the office at the Bus Barn.

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BONE-IN Beef Loin

BANANAS .48lb ..............................................

Lipari Old Tyme SMOKED

BONE-IN Beef Loin

RED OR WHITE GRAPES 1.29lb ..............................................

Dole 9-12 oz Classic Romaine or Greener Selection

TOSSED SALADS 1.49ea ..............................................

TOMATOES ON THE VINE 1.29lb ..............................................

2 lb Bag

WHOLE CARROTS .99ea ..............................................

DAIRY SPECIALS ...............................................

Morningfresh or Essential Everyday DOZEN LARGE LIMIT 2 EGGS 1.29ea ...............................................

Minute Maid 59 oz reg. $4.69-4.99 Pure Squeezed ORANGE JUICE 2.49ea ...............................................

FROZEN SPECIALS ..............................................

6 Pack

reg. $3.99

KLONDIKE BARS 2.99ea ..............................................

12 Inch

reg. $3.29 JACK’S PIZZAS 2.49ea ..............................................

Swanson 13.1-17 oz reg. $3.89

HUNGRY MAN TV DINNERS 2.49ea ..............................................

GROCERY SPECIALS ..............................................

Frito Lay 7½-9 oz

reg. $4.29

MEAT SPECIALS TURKEY HAM 2.99lb ............................................

Deutsch Kase Haus

COLBY SLICED 3.69lb LONGHORN CHEESE CHUNK 3.49lb ............................................

Farmland 95% Fat Free

COOKED HAM 2.69lb .............................................

Armour

CORNED BEEF 6.39lb .............................................

Farmland

HAM & CHEESE LOAF 2.39lb .............................................

Farmland Deli Sliced

CANADIAN BACON 4.49lb .............................................

Kahn’s Deluxe Club All Meat

T-BONE STEAKS 8.99lb .............................................

PORTERHOUSE STEAKS 9.49lb .............................................

Beef Arm Chuck, BONELESS Shoulder

SWISS ROAST 3.99lb .............................................

Beef Arm Chuck, BONELESS Shoulder

SWISS STEAK 3.99lb .............................................

Cut From the Pork Loin, BONE-IN, Extra Meaty, Country Style SPARE RIBS 2.49lb .............................................

Cut From the Pork Loin, BONE-IN, Sirloin End

PORK LOIN ROAST 2.19lb ............................................

SQUEALIN COW PATTIES ½ GOUND CHUCK - ½ BACON

BOLOGNA 2.39lb .............................................

MOO-OINK’N GOOD .............................................

TURKEY BREAST 3.99lb .............................................

SKINLESS SMOKED SAUSAGE 2.99ea .............................................

Cooper farm’s Honey Roasted SMOKED Lebanon

BOLOGNA 5.29lb .............................................

Gerber’s “Amish Farms” Better Feed-Better Taste

WHOLE FRYERS 1.69lb CUT-UP FRYERS 1.79lb .............................................

Thick, Thin or Butterfly Center Cut BONELESS

PORK LOIN CHOPS 2.79lb .............................................

73% Lean In 3 lb or Larger Pkgs.

GROUND BEEF 2.99lb ............................................

Eckrich 13-14 oz

reg. $3.99

Arctic Shores 8 oz

reg. $1.85

IMITATION CRAB MEAT 1.49ea .............................................

Farm Fresh reg. $8.99 3lb IQF Ready to Cook

CHICKEN WINGS 6.99ea .............................................

Farm Fresh 16 oz 6 Count

reg. $2.49

CORN DOGS 1.99ea .............................................

GROCERY SPECIALS Quaker 13-14 oz reg.

reg. $4.99

128 oz Jug

reg. $2.49

Drink Mix .1-.14 oz.

reg. $.25

reg. $2.39

UNSWEETENED KOOL AID 8/1.00ea ............................................

RUFFLES POTATO CHIPS 2.29ea ..............................................

CAP’N CRUNCH CEREALS 2.19ea ............................................

PEANUT BUTTER 1.99ea ..............................................

HAWAIIAN PUNCH 1.99ea ............................................

Essential Everyday 4 lb

BROWNIE MIX .99ea ..............................................

RIPPLE OR REGULAR POTATO CHIPS 1.49ea ............................................

12 Pack 12 oz Cans A&W Root Beer, Sunkist, Vernors, Hawaiian Punch, Squirt, and

Peter Pan 16.3 oz

Duncan Hines 18-18.3 oz

reg. $3.79

reg. 2/$3.00

Kellogg’s 18 oz

reg. $5.49

Post 12.5-14.5 oz

reg. $4.69

RICE KRISPIES 2.99ea ..............................................

HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS CEREALS 1.99ea ..............................................

Essential Everyday reg. $1.79-1.89 10oz Nacho Tortilla Chips, 12 oz Tortilla Chips, or 9 oz

Nabisco 9.5-14 oz

reg. $3.99

CHIPS AHOY COOKIES 2.29ea ............................................

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It will take several weeks to achieve a normal leave time from Woodland Primary, but once students are adept at finding their home bus, departure time for buses will be 3:52 p.m.

New for 2014-- Bus drivers must keep to a schedule and are not able to wait for parents (of any grade student) to arrive at the bus stop, as this makes other children later in getting home.

Parents, who choose to meet their child at the bus stop (no matter what grade), should plan to be at the bus stop at least 10-15 minutes prior to their child’s scheduled drop off time. It would be a good idea to do a couple of trial runs, walking between your home and the bus stop. It would be wise to introduce yourself and your child to the other parents at the bus stop in the event you run late.

GRANULATED SUGAR 1.99ea ............................................

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Greenville Baptist Temple

4689 Childrens Home Bradford Rd.* 548-7283 ---------------------------------------------

BRETHREN Beech Grove Church of the Brethren

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Bradford Church of The Brethren 120 West Oakwood St., 448-2215

Castine Church of the Brethren 624 State Route 127, Arcanum 678-9945

Cedar Grove Church

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Greenville Church of the Brethren 421 Central Ave., 548-3583

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Pitsburg Church of Brethren

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CATHOLIC St Mary’s Catholic Church 233 W Third St. Greenville 548-1616

St Denis

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Holy Family (Frenchtown) 11255 St Rt 185, Versailles (937)526-4945

Calvary Bible Church

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Greenville Christian & Missionary Alliance

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Stelvideo Christian Church

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Teegarden Congregational Church 2753 State Route 47 W., Ansonia 337-4249

Woodington Congregation Church

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL Beamsville Christian Church

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St Paul Lutheran Church

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St Louis

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Faith United Methodist Church

Congregation Anshe Emeth Jewish Synagogue

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First United Methodist Church 202 W 4th St. Greenville, 548-3075

Fort Jefferson United Methodist 3856 Church St., Greenville 548-4410

Gordon United Methodist Church 311 East St., Gordon, OH 937-884-5129

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Senior Scribes

To discover the writings of DARKE COUNTY’S SENIOR SCRIBES, please visit their website

Just Thought You’d Like to Know

BY BILL STEVENS SENIOR SCRIBE If you are reading this then you are reading a newspaper. I love a good newspaper but it seems that newspapers have changed so much in the last 40 years.

Back in the 50’s and 60’s (when I was a young’un!) guys like me sometimes got a lucky break! We could get a job delivering the newspapers and earn some extra money. My route had 122 papers on it. I woke at 2:30 in the morning and rode my bike (with the big basket on the front) to the gas station where they dropped off the papers. There I would sit with my fellow ‘carriers’ and fold papers. When the newspapers were finally folded we would cram them into our baskets and take off for our route. I had a system and it worked to perfection because I was usually back in bed by 4:00 A.M. My payment (salary?) for this 90 minute (or so) expenditure of energy was 1 cent for each paper I delivered Monday through Friday and 3 cents for every Sunday paper. I also got to keep all the tips my customers gave me.

And yes, “Look both ways before crossing the street,” was the tip I heard most often.

To collect the money owed for the paper (30 cents if they took Monday thru Saturday and an ten cents if they took Sunday) I had to go door to door to all of my customers. This had to be done at least once a week because once a week I had to pay for the papers I delivered!

If my customers were home, fine, I got paid.

If not, I either had to go back to their house and try again or wait until the next week. Either way, I had to pay for those

newspapers or they did not deliver them to me the next day!

However, if my service was good (and it was) my customers gave me what they owed me for the papers and usually between a dime and a quarter extra for taking good care of them and their newspaper (i.e., putting the paper on the porch, keeping the paper dry during rainstorms, etc.) That meant I made about $10 a week for delivering the papers and usually between $12 and $15 a week in tips.

That comes to a total of between $20 and $25 a week for 12 hours (or so) of work. That might not sound like a lot but I was making about $2 an hour at a time when the minimum wage was 75 cents an hour (later raised to $1.25 an hour!)

This concept of making good money really got exciting around Christmas when our customers would give us an extra dollar or two or three (and often more!) for a Christmas bonus.

For me, that was an extra $100 to $200 dollars (one year it hit $280!)

Talk about being able to buy good Christmas gifts!

Trust me when I tell you that we carriers were happy to make that kind of money! I delivered papers for almost 3 years and made great money and had a great time!

Then I had to get a “real” job because I got too “old” (17) to deliver the papers!

Nowadays, paperboys (called ‘paper carriers’ when girls got into the act!) are no longer in existence. This ‘career field’ ceased to exist when the weirdoes decided that young boys on the streets at 2 and 3 in the morning were prime targets!

In fact, the entire newspaper business has changed dramatically

since those days.

The newspapers used to have a morning and an evening edition. Now, there is either a morning or an evening edition but seldom both. It was a good move. After all, the evening paper usually had the same general information as the morning paper and vice versa.

No one comes to your house to collect your bill anymore, either! You get the bill in the mail and you have to mail in your check (cash not accepted!) The poor carriers usually do not get much of a tip and that is a shame! (Provided you still have a carrier!)

The biggest difference, however, is in the delivery system. First the papers were delivered by a kid on a bike! Then came adults who drove around and threw your paper in the driveway, far from the front door. Now the paper is delivered by the U.S. mail service! You get the paper when your mail comes and not before!

Some of the papers are not even delivered!

They are put on the internet! You have to log onto your computer and find the newspaper’s web site, type in a secret password or code number and then you get to read the newspaper!That may be good for us “techies” but my father is rolling over in his grave! His mornings ALWAYS started with a cup of coffee in one hand and the morning newspaper in the other hand. ALWAYS! If my dad were here and he had to log onto a computer to read the paper he would refuse. If he cannot hold the newspaper in his hand then for him it would be a cup of coffee in one hand and a remote control in the other hand!

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Of Beads and Baubles

BY MONA LEASE SENIOR SCRIBE Hi, all!! I’ve read that the kiddies need to be protected - that there is an “age of accountability” - that the accountability is a different age for everyone. I’ve read that working to get “ahead” is a good thing - it’s the reason behind it all that matters. But - are we protecting the kiddies from what they really need?

I’ve been mentoring a couple of people who do not know each other - that I know...and they have the same story. Behind the scenes is a lot of unhappiness - two parents working to “achieve the dream.” I also read somewhere about “not storing treasure where rust and moth will get to it.” I never really thought much of that - until the mentoring. I’ve been told that “growing up - we had the dream home - crystal chandeliers, plushy carpet, ritzy section of town” - you get the idea. But see, the “dream” stopped there - all the physical “baubles” - but, no home life...no Norman Rockwell Scenes - Dad and son throwing a football no June Cleaver - Mother and daughter baking Grandma’s “secret recipe” chocolate chip cookies - nothing like that.

Behind the “happy family in the beautiful house” was a tired set of parents (in most cases) and kiddies who were wondering why the kiddies who had far fewer “beads & baubles” - were actu-

ally happier than they.

Later in life they realized that while they were “all baubled up”...they really only wanted to be happy and throw a ball or bake cookies...one-on-one time....pats on the back and laughter.

Now - money and baubles mean little if anything to them. In an odd sort of way - it’s backwards, now. - parents vehemently asking why they are not buying a nice home. And, in the minds of my mentorees why would they jump for the “dream”...that was a nightmare for them...and live strung out like their parents? They see now and did see then, that the beads & baubles do not last - they break - and become outdated. But, the hugs & smiles and the memories of them do last...which is love and the family love does last.

And - I’ve heard that Annie Oakley Days is finished - ruined - forced out of the running, etc. I went to York Woods last Saturday. Admittedly - I was thinking it all might be true. Then I heard “See the pyramids along the Nile..Watch a sunset from a tropic isle.” That’s the Duprees’ “You Belong to Me hit song from 1952.

As I followed the singer’s voice I heard - “Come with me - to the sea- the sea of love.” That’s “Sea of Love”, a Phil Phillips hit from 1959. Mentally scratching my head, I found the singers - four young men - true four part harmony! They do

some four part harmony songs - “a capella” - that’s “only voices.” Wrapping my brain around the fact that a couple of the singers could not be over 25 - they could not have been around when the hits were “on the charts” - they did “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”...a Tokens hit from 1962 and Gene Chandler’s “Duke of Earl”...1962. One of my favorites is “Good Night, Sweetheart.” This is a British written song dated 1931! For you people 50+ years old - you’ll remember ShaNaNa’s Bowzer - a James Dean type character - doing his right arm movements and back-up”do-do-dodo-do’s” So - maybe it’s not “all over”...maybe it has only just begun anew. I could tell there has been much practice with these four young men who call themselves “The Classics - a Vocal Quartet.”

Ranging in age from 1944. They give true four part harmony. Call Chris at 307-9248 for more info. These are all Darke County boys, that have reinforced in my mind, that our “much sought after answer” to our many problems is much practice and dedication to each other and in this case, the music.

Remember the kiddies and our service people.

Take good care of the furry and feathered ones out there. Be safe and healthy. See ya next time.

Ever Toodles!! MONA

Using words in a unique way “Lexophile” is a word used to describe those that love using words in rather unique ways, such as “you can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish”, or “to write with a broken pencil is pointless.”

A competition to see who can come up with the best one is held every year. This year’s winning submission is posted at the very end.

When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.

A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.

When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U.C.L.A. The batteries were given out free of charge.

A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.

A will is a dead giveaway.

With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.

A boiled egg is hard to beat.

When you’ve seen one

shopping Center you’ve seen a mall.

When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.

The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered.

When she saw her first strands of grey hair she thought she’d dye.

Acupuncture is a jab well done. That’s the point of it.

Those who get too big for their pants will be exposed in the end.

GENERATIONAL EXCHANGE Blessed are we older folks To have some younger friends Who tell us the latest jokes And all the newest trends.

Thus when I was their same age, My older friends were there.

In serious talk we’d engage, And life’s events we’d share.

Young, old, in the time we spend, I just hope I can be A good and prized older friend As all mine were to me. ~~~~~~

MORE THAN A 9 VOLT Friday I was functioning so slow It felt like my battery was low.

I phoned the Energizer bunny.

He scoffed and charged, “You’re being funny.

I can’t refire one’s GET-UP-AND-GO!” ~~~~~~ BLANKETY-BLANK Their child was smart beyond his years.

His antics caused them laughs and tears.

The boy’s mind was quick and nimble.

He’d memorized every symbol— Learned the signs of grammar and math, Music, science—what

crossed his path.

At the computer, precocious, His typing style was ferocious: ΦЖθЖΨΣ\Ж # !!!

Dad saw his latest symbol row; He scratched his head, said, “I don’t know.

Is that a password for your files?”

His son’s answer brought more than smiles: “A new password?

Don’t be absurd.

What I did, you will think much worse— I’ve created a cartoon curse!”

BY LOIS WILSON, SENIOR SCRIBE Use the numbered clues to find the answers. Each dash stands for a letter.

The last part of the compound word is also the first part of the next compound word. The puzzle is started for you. Work up and down.

1. Alfresco 2. Visitor alert 3. Hotel employee 4. Teen’s date 5. Amity 6. Vessel’s commander 7. Mona Lisa, e.g.

8. By the unit output 9. Manual for practice 10. Novel’s dog-ear 11. Retail over wholesale 12. Graph line rise 13. Traitor 14. Garment’s back flap 15. Emotional collapse 16. Rotational skid 17. Result 18. Descent in dignity 19. Sudden drop 20. Atomic blast pollution

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Answers: 1.outdoor, 2.doorbell, 3.bellboy, 4.boyfriend, 5.friendship, 6.shipmaster, 7.masterpiece, 8.piecework, 9.workbook, 10,bookmark,11.markup, 12.upturn, 13,turncoat, 14.coattail, 15.tailspin, 16.spinout,17.outcome, 18.comedown, 19.downfall, 20.fallout

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STOP BY & CHECK THESE OUT! OPEN SUNDAY AUG. 10TH 1100 SWEITZER GREENVILLE OPEN 1-2:30 NEW LISTING! Beautiful maintained and cared for 3 bedroom home located next to fairgrounds. With tons of character and lots of storage. Updates include 2 newer furnaces with central air. Custom made cabinets, French door, new roof/gutters, barn with partial new roof and partial new siding. Kitchen features work island and built-in china cabinet in dining room. Income possibilities with signs on barn and over 70 parking spaces for the fair @ $55.00 each. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Jack Lutz.

(110372) 6090 SHADE RD. GREENVILLE OPEN 1-2:30 OPEN FLOOR PLAN, spacious back yard, heated garage space for 3 cars. What more could you ask for, but there is more! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick ranch is in the country on 1.76 acres. Underground dog fence. Many updates and very well maintained; too much to mention. Take time to check this one out.

Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Elaine Laux.

(110259) 3612 NORTH DR. GREENVILLE OPEN 1-3 WELCOME TO WAYNE LAKES. Whether you like to entertain or just plain ole’ relax this home sure to please. Stunning views from the large brick back patio. The patio comes complete with built in brick barbeque and overlooks the lake providing wonderful mixture of beauty and function. Property sits on a double lot and lots of beautiful landscape and mature trees and also provides private path to the lake. The house is 1916 sq. ft. and offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Stop in for your personal tour with REALTOR® Melissa Rosenbeck (110224)

MISC. FOR SALE “Radio Shack best hand held scanner & ANSONIA headphones. Police, fire & EMT. We used “Moving Sale! 3942 for NASCAR; used 6 Beamsville-UC Rd, “1999 Chevy Lumina, times, $125. Septic Ansonia; Aug 14-16; green, 4 dr, auto, tank aerator motor & 9-5. Furniture; riding good gas mileage, pump, works great, lawn mower; com135K, new tires, ask- $400.

937-371- puter desk; lawn furing $1750 OBO. 937- 3190” niture; knickknacks” 533-3560 Darrel” “Sterling RH new BRADFORD/ “1997 Ford Escort LX, white tub in unGETTYSBURG runs good, $1200. opened box $175.

“8820 SR 185, Brad765-546-3587” GE 110 a/c, work ford; Aug. 14,15,16; “Moody Auto Sales, great $55. Corkscrew Thurs./Fri. 9-4; Sat. LLC, Dennis & Paula willow seedlings $3 9-12. 3 Family - mens, Moody, 111 E Canal, ea. 692-5965” womens, childrens Ansonia. 2005 GMC “A/C 25,000 BTU clothing, all sizes to Yukon XL 2500 4x4, LG, works great. 3X. Complete set of low miles, all the toys. $150 OBO. 937-564- Temptation dishes 2003 Honda Accord 3058” & bakeware, lots of EX-L, clean, sunroof, cookbooks, Shop horse- Vac, lots of misc” leather, low miles. “Antique 1997 Ford Ranger drawn potato planter.

GREENVILLE orchard XLT ext cab. 1996 Antique sprayer w/Model A 1392 Highland Dr, Aug Saturn 4 dr, suntires.

Plant window, 13-15, 8-5. Clothes, roof, cold air. 2004 Toyota Highlander, 4 ready to install, boys, mens, girls & cyl, low miles. 2010 $100. Used double plus sizes; scrubs; Buick LaCrosse, local slider window, $25. bicycles; household trade. 2013 Ford Fu- 937-678-4640, 937- items; Kirby vacuum; holiday misc sion SE, pearl white, 621-2373” Eco Boost. 2012 Kia Sedona, power slide OPEN TODAY: 1-3 PM door, back-up camera, 606 Harrison Ave, Greenville Original hardwood floors throughout adds 13,500 miles. 2008 character to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathBuick Enclave CXL, room home with many updates including roof, very clean, loaded, furnace, plumbing, electrical, & paint throughDVD, dual sunroof. out. Hosted by 2004 Honda CR-V Kim Marker 937-564-6496 EX, very clean! www.

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AUTOMOTIVE “2008 Dodge Caliber, would make a great car to drive for college. 968-5075”

“40-year warranty #1 29-ga metal roofing; 12 colors; $1.95 per linear foot. #2 29-ga metal roofing, $1.50 per linear foot. Cut to your exact inch. All your trims & fasteners. One week lead time or less. Ask for contractor pricing.

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Free quotes to your business, church or home for sound system updates & improvements. JBL, EAW, QSC, PEAVEY, CROWN. Bach to Rock Music 5471970, email: bachtorock@earthlink.net.

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NEW LISTING! In country on two acres, large four bedroom Victorian with two baths. This home has replacement windows, siding roof all replaced within the past ten years, most original woodwork and hardwood floors still in place and in very good shape. Large kitchen has had cabinets replaced at some point, still in good condition. Two car attached garage, one car detached garage and outbuildings all five miles north of Union City on 700 E. (6121) NEW LISTING! Three bedroom brick ranch home in a quiet neighborhood has large back yard, attached garage large eat-in kitchen, and L-shaped living room. Possible short sale.

(110428) NEW PRICE! Spacious home with 2308sq.ft. sitting on 2 acres. Plenty of room for the family and a home office with a private entrance. Enclosed patio that overlooks the backyard for the family gatherings. Easy access to St. Rt. 49 to Greenville or Dayton.

(110299) LOTS OF POTENTIAL in 1907 sq. ft. vinyl-sided home on .34 acre corner lot. Home has living room, family room, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, play room, computer room, and covered front porch. (110272) DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY to call 6563 Woodbriar Lane your Home! This 4 bedroom 3 full bath home has been well maintained and nicely updated. Updates include new roof, new carpet, renovated master and 2nd full bath, new door and trim package and landscaping in 2013.

(110165) PERFECT FOR THE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER! Affordable move in ready house in a good location on the north end of Greenville.

Newer flooring throughout, new roof in 2012, and backyard completely fenced it. Currently a 2 bedroom but could easily be converted into a 3 bedroom. The second bedroom is very large, currently has 3 beds in the room with plenty of space. Don’t miss out, call today!

(110005) TWO BEDROOM HOME generating $475. month with lease in place until April 2015.

(109993) IMMEDIATE POSSESSION for this ranch style home. Consist of living room, kitchen, dining room, 4 bedrooms, utility room. Dining area or 4th bedroom could be easily utilized as family room. Chain link fenced back yard. Two car attached garage. Quiet off street in Wayne Lakes. (109730) CHARACTER AND CHARM is what this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home has to offer. Large family room with original woodwork and a beautiful staircase. Dining room has wood floors with a large window for natural lighting. Kitchen is a step saver with numerous cabinets.

(109837) SHARP 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME in Sherwood Forest Park.

Features a large kitchen loaded with cabinets and counter top space.

Spacious family room opens to the kitchen. Many updates on this home, making it move in ready. Outside features a carport and 12’x14’ shed with electric and overhead storage. Call today for a private showing.

(110006) RENTAL INCOME on this 1 bedroom home, bringing in $380. month (109992) COME SEE ALL THE NEW CHANGES to this lovely 3 bedroom home. Updates in March 2013 include new paint, vinyl windows, new laminate flooring, new trim and new side door. Upstairs updated with new carpet, lights, drywall and all repainted. Also, newer copper water lines, furnace in 2008, C/A in 2010 and new water heater and 200 amp service Jan. 2012.

(107438)

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4214 SHIELDS RD., ARCANUM, OH Property consists of Modular Home with Mother-In-Law Suite & additional guest quarters.

Home has 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Features to include walk in closets, enclosed porch with vaulted ceiling, master bath to have separate tub & shower, newer dishwasher & kitchen faucet .Range & refrigerator to stay. This is a great home for live-in extended families or frequent house guests. $129,900 8682 --------------------------------------------------------------

704 & 704 ½ W. NORTH ST., ARCANUM, OH This is a (2) unit property with both units rented.

Unit (1) is 1 ½ stories with 3 bedrooms and 1 ½ baths. Unit (2) is single story 2 bedroom with 1 bath. Each unit has its’ own garage . Call for an appointment today.

8598 5-ACRE BUILDING LOT Located on Jaysville-St. Johns Rd., ½ mile South of St. Rt. 121 on the West side of the Road. Lot is located back a lane. Call the office for more information.

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636 Park Blvd, Versailles MLS 110166 Host: Jeff Subler 526-5439 ----------------------------------------------------IN NEW MADISON – 1-ST home w/3 BR, LRM & DRM. Newer carpet in enclosed front porch, kitchen cabinets, vinyl double pane windows. MLS 577004 #4403 EXCELLENT CONDITION! 1-ST duplex – 2 BR, 1½ BA each side. Both units also have electric ranges, microwaves & disposals. MLS 581099 #4411 FM SCHOOL DISTRICT! Tranquil Setting on 2½ acres! 2-ST brick w/4 BR, LRM, FRM & DRM. Newer furnace & CA. New Price! MLS 582438 #4421 LIVE ON 1 SIDE – RENT THE OTHER! 2-ST “double”. 3 BR, 1 BA, 1-car garage for each side. Vinyl siding & replacement windows. Large well-landscaped back yard. MLS 582180 #4419 IN ARCANUM! 1½-ST vinyl sided home.

3 BR. Oak cabinets, Pergo flooring in KIT. Recently updated BA w/whirlpool tub. LRM. FRM. MLS 590292 #4396 PRICE REDUCED! Rental Property – 2 BR vinyl sided home + a 1 BR & a 2 BR apartment on back of lot. MLS 590143 #4353 NEW LISTING! 3 ACRES! Older 4 BR home – remodeling needs to be completed. 2 full BA. Central air. Well & septic recently approved. Several outbuildings.

Fenced pasture. MLS 589170 #4440

GREENVILLE “5424 Naomi Dr, Aug 15-16, 9-5. Antique fainting couch; boys clothes S-M; end tables; compound bow; Longaberger baskets; old knickknacks; old books; CD/VCR cabinet; misc housewares; antique swivel ice cream chair; popup camper (sleeps 6 w/toilet & shower & slide out dining); wooden swing set.”

“527 E. 3rd St.; Aug. 14,15, 9-5. Dethatcher, kerosene heaters, Oak rocking chair, ladies clothes size 6, knick knacks, Victorian decor, quilts, Sears table saw, leaf blower, Jack Lalanne juicer, collectibles, Eden Pure heater, lots of misc”

Retired Teacher Garage Sale; 1165 Parkway Dr; Aug 14-15-16; 9-5; Lots of K-6 children’s books, teacher resource books, learning games/activities, holiday/Christmas items, clothes, household goods, power saws & workbench, 2 motorcycle helmets, freebies

GREENVILLE 109 Redwood Dr., Aug. 14, 9-6 Only. Infant-2T clothes, toys, young women’s clothes, TV 20””, home theater system, printers, white Christmas tree, villages & More

300 Morrow St; Aug 13-14; 9-4; Household items, construc745 Wayne Ave; Aug 14, tion/roofing tools & 8-6; Aug 15, 8-3. Wom- materials, old/collecten’s & juniors clothes; ible items misc; most items $1

“3-Family; 500 Washington Ave; Aug 1415; 9-?; Furniture, maple hutch, antique gas stove, oil lamps & Fiesta pitcher, boys’ newborn-12 mos, girls’ 12 mos-3T, exercise equip, household items, misc” “1370 Benden Way, Apt. B12, Aug. 1416, 9-5. Books, lg size womens clothes, dishes, Disney clocks, doll furniture, lamps, knickknacks, Precious Moments, Christmas items & more”

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION AUCTIONEERS: Mike Havenar - Rick Bair - Tony Bayman SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2014 9:30 A.M.

LOCATION: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, Ohio. Directions: County Rd. 25A North of Troy. Auction to be held in big while building on south end of fairgrounds.

GATER - GENERATOR - TOOLS - ANTIQUES - COLLECTIBLES - VINTAGE ITEMS - GOOD ANTIQUE & MODERN FURNITURE - TABLE TOP SHOW CASE AUCTIONEERS MIKE HAVENAR - RICK BAIR - TONY BAYMAN (937) 606-4743 “HAVE GAVEL - WILL TRAVEL” www.auctionzip.com (AUCTIONEER #4544 & 6480)

Wuebker gets insight on CASE V E R S A I L L E S – Dena Wuebker, agriscience educator at Versailles High School recently attended an eight day professional development institute at Miami Valley Career and Technology Center to teach the Natural Resources and Ecology section of the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE).

CASE is an instructional system that is changing the culture of agriculture programs in the United

States through intense teacher professional development, inquirybased, student-focused lessons, assessment, and certification. CASE equips teachers to elevate student experiences in the agriculture classroom, and prepares students for success in college and careers emphasizing science, technology, engineering and math.

While at the CASE Institute, Wuebker spent 65 hours working through nearly every

lesson in the year-long curriculum and learning how to deliver lessons in an inquiry-based way that will shift their focus in the classroom from teacher-led to studentdirected learning.

Teachers attending CASE from six different states and Dena Wuebker would like to thank MVCTC for providing the financial support for her to participate in the CASE curriculum.

For more information about CASE, visit www. case4learning.org.

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FFA chapter helps with Relay for Life VERSAILLES – On July 18, members of the Versailles FFA Chapter assisted in the Relay for Life Survivor Tent by serving a meal to the survivors and caregivers as well as helping setup for the Relay for Life.

Versailles FFA Members that helped serve were Brice Berger, Mikaela Buschur, Lexi Fleihman, Bri Buzard, Rachel Osterloh, Sara Kremer, Makalya Berger, Emily Kramer, Danielle Hesson, Natalie Wuebker and Courtney

Pets-n-Partners The Pets-n-Partners meeting was called to order on May 19 by Masen Rich. The Pledges were led by Riley McCartney and Libby Stout. The Secretary read the April meeting minutes. The meeting minutes were motioned by Nathan Knight and seconded

by Payton McCartney.

The Treasurer’s report was read and motioned to be accepted. It was motioned by Colton McCartney and seconded Versailles FFA Members who attended second session of FFA Camp by Payton McCartney.

The health report Muskingum were (front row) Alyssa Morgan, Danielle Hesson, Rachel Osterloh, Lily George, Emily Langenkamp, Olivia Bruening, was given and it was to Courtney Rose, (second row) Brice Berger, Shane McGlinch, Tyler “Stay hydrated during Bruns, Dean Heitkamp, Issac Ruhenkamp and Emily Ruhenkamp. the summer.” The safety report was given and environment.

FFA Speaking Contest and it was “Always wear Members also had the to Dean Heitkamp who a helmet when riding opportunity to learn and was part of the first bicycles.” The unfinished share first hand with place chapter team at or old business was the new elected 2014-15 camp. Congratulations that Trash Bash made also to Olivia Bruening $500 and the club got a State FFA Officers.

Special congratu- and Rachel Osterloh for Thank you note from the lations to Olivia Bruening participating in the FFA leaders of the Trash Bash that the Secretary read. who placed third in the Camp Talent Contest.

The Secretary also read FFA Camp Creed Public a Thank you note from Rachel for her family member that passed away. There was no new business at this meeting.

The Advisor’s report was that Janice is missing size 16 cake decorating tip. The shot records and license need to be turned in for the dog projects.

First year members need to see Paula for a free t-shirt order and anyone else that needs a new shirt see Paula about sizes and prices. Bob talked about wood working projects and that they have to be done by July 7. Patty asked if anyone wanted help with projects. Patty Matt Aultman of Keller Feed & Grain is shown presenting at the also asked the club if any of the 16 year old or older Darke County Poultry Clinic.

4-H members wanted to information on proper and Tom Schmitz, Dr. try out for Junior Fair animal nutrition. Joe Barman and Levin King King and Queen. Rachel and Tom Schmitz, Darke for serving as presenters talked about the booth County Junior Fairboard for the Darke County and asked to come up with ideas for it. She also Members discussed fair Poultry Clinic.

A special thank talked about walking the showmanship, what to wear for showing, how you is given to the track for the Parade. Patty to handle your birds and following for donating asked for volunteers for door prizes: Versailles Echo Hill on June 13-15. preparing for show day.

Greenville They want adults to park Dr. Tim Barman of Feedmill, Ace Hardware, Jeff & cars on Friday from 9 Cooper Farms discussed poultry health and Dena Wuebker, Chicken a.m. - 1 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30-10:30 a.m. and diseases, the importance Kitchen, Keller Feed & 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. The of biosecurity and animal Grain and Scott Helmke. Cloverbuds presented The Jr. Fair Poultry welfare and demonstrated their projects to the club.

Committee also Cake decorating for the proper euthanasia.

A special thank you is sponsored a poultry show more advance group will extended to Tim Bowles, and Tim Bowles served be held on June 20.

Matt Aultman, Joe as the official.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:09. It was motioned by Colton McCartney and seconded

Poultry swap, clinic and show held GREENVILLE – On June 21, the Darke County Jr. Fair Poultry Committee sponsored a poultry swap, poultry clinic and poultry show at the Darke County Fair. Over 40 Jr. Fair exhibitors and parents participated in the Jr. Fair Poultry Committee Poultry Clinic at the Darke County Fairgrounds.

The poultry clinic started with a presentation from Tim Bowles, who will serve as the Jr. Fair Fancy Bird and Showmanship judge and Tim shared tips on preparing birds for show day and caring for Jr. Fair Poultry Projects. Tim was followed by Levi King of King and Sons Poultry Inc. who shared information on butchering including price sheet and options.

Levi also shared information on preparing your birds for butchering.

Matt Aultman from Keller Feed & Grain discussed feeding market and fancy birds and shared tips and

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Rose. A special thanks to Versailles FFA Members Andrew Heckman and

Bri Buzard for helping set-up for Relay for Life.

4-H CLUB NEWS

Members attend Camp Muskingum VERSAILLES – Thirteen members of the Versailles FFA attended the second session of FFA Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, on June 1620. Members attending from the Versailles FFA chapter included Alyssa Morgan, Danielle Hesson, Rachel Osterloh, Lily George, Emily Langenkamp, Olivia Bruening, Courtney Rose, Brice Berger, Shane McGlinch, Tyler Bruns, Dean Heitkamp, Issac Ruhenkamp and Emily Ruhenkamp.

While at camp, students participated in leadership, communications and cooperation focused workshops as well as many recreational and teamwork activities.

Members also participated in various activities to increase their understanding and awareness of the

Versailles FFA Members assisting with Relay for Life were (back row) Brice Berger, Mikaela Buschur, Lexi Fleihman, Bri Buzard, (front row) Rachel Osterloh, Sara Kremer, Makalya Berger, Emily Kramer, Danielle Hesson, Natalie Wuebker and Courtney Rose.

Also look for the latest news, sports scores & local events updated daily

by Nathan Knight.

Tessa Jobes, reporter --------------------------------Ansonia 4-H The meeting was called to order on April 10 at Keller Grain and Feed in Horatio. Pledges were said and roll call was taken. Before the meeting we had a guest speaker Matt Aultman.

President Olivia Wright had no report to give. Vice president Andrea Barga talked about 4-H camp and also talked about 4-H projects. Secretary Macy Dapore gave her report.

Reporter Aric Barga gave his report.

Historian Mark Mayo said to wear your trash bash shirts to the next meeting. A motion to accept the reports as given was moved by Macy and seconded Aric. Motion passed. In new business: camperships are due May 9. A motion to adjourn the meeting was moved

by Andrea and seconded

by Mark. The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be on May 13 at the Methodist Church in Ansonia.

--------------------------------Patterson Patchers The Patterson Patchers held their May meeting on May 20 at Yorkshire Hall.

The meeting began with the pledges led by Claire Mueller and was followed by roll call done

by Kari Mangen. Thirtynine members were present at this meeting.

The club then heard a health report given by Ivan Pohlman. After this, a treasurer’s report was given by Colleen Pohlman.

The club currently had $1,175.72.

Colleen Gehret then gave an art demonstration.

The club then discussed the different animals that can be shown, rabbits (both breeding and market) sheep, poultry and goats. The club focused in on DNA samples, practice skillathons and key skillathon materials for goats. After this discussion, the club voted and approved that some of the profits from the cake wheel at Poultry Days would go to the 4-H members that were participating in 4-H camp this summer. Club members then received their new club t-shirts

and talked about Poultry Days.

The club members were also given the opportunity to sign up to work the cake wheel and/or participate in the bake-a-rama for the Darke County Fair.

The meeting was then adjourned and members who wanted to, participated in a recreational activity brought in by Maggie Hedrick and Megan Marchal. The clubs next meeting was held on June 17 at the Yorkshire Hall.

Amber Barga, reporter --------------------------------Darke Co. Swine The June 4 meeting of the Darke County Swine 4-H Club was called to order by Dalton Subler.

The pledges were lead

by Dalton. The roll was called with 25 members present and no guest.

The Treasurer’s report was approved with $654.65 in the account.

Under old business we discussed the skillathon dates and essay topics.

Junior Fairboard applications are available for any member who is 14 years old as of Jan. 1.

The swine department has two openings. The Jr. Fair pageant is to be held on July 15. Kaeyln Marker and Dalton Subler will be representing the club in the pageant.

Anyone who is interested in participating in bakea-rama at the fair needs to sign up by Aug. 1.

Under new business the club was sending a “Thank You” card to Dr. Specht for being the guest speaker for the May meeting.

Fair tickets will be sold by the club again. State Fair entries are due by June 20. Beth Martin will be at the July 9 meeting to take pictures for the photo IDs and to do open class swine entries. The shirt sizes were available for anyone to try on before ordering.

The members then reviewed their project books and skillathon.

The next meeting will be July 9, 7 p.m. at Marker’s house. The meeting was adjourned by Lydia Sink and seconded by Morgan Young.

Tyler Martin, reporter

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GGSA softball will continue season GREENVILLE – A very successful 2014 GGSA season continues at Stebbins Field beginning Sept. 7, as the 2014 GGSA Fall Fast Pitch League gears up for its seventh season. The league runs every Sunday in September with each team playing double headers every week.

Last season over 250 girls participated in the instructional league with players of all levels taking to the Stebbins Field softball complex on State Route 49 North on the northwest side of Greenville. Players from all over the northern Miami Valley took part in the league last year including girls from Darke, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Mercer, and Shelby counties in Ohio as well

as girls from Randolph and Wayne counties in Indiana. Register early as space may become limited!

The league is for all girls ages 10U, 12U, and 14U with the age cutoff date being Jan. 1, 2014.

10U is machine pitch while the 12U and 14U leagues pitch from 40 feet.

Registration information can be found at GGSAONLINE.COM. Registration deadline and sign-up day is set for

Parenting class set GREENVILLE – OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks II” parenting series. The classes will be held Sept. 22 and 29, at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Ave., Greenville.

The class times are from 6-8 p.m. There is no fee for this class. This is an adult only series.

The “Building Blocks II” parenting classes are for parents who wish to

develop better parenting skill or parenting techniques for children ages 7-13 years. This will be two classes focusing on parent education, and parent and child interaction.

To register or for more information, call OSU Extension, 548-5215, or email Diane Barga at barga.8@osu.edu. Registration needs to be completed by Sept. 16.

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Aug. 17. Officers will be available in the concession stand at Stebbins Field from noon-3 p.m. to answer any question and to accept applications.

For more information, contact Eric Fellers, 4171560, Shawn Shaffer, 459-9187 or any GGSA officer or trustee.

Mosquito spraying GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville will spray for mosquitoes on Aug. 12, 9 p.m., south of Greenville Creek and Aug. 13, 9 p.m., north of Greenville Creek. Spraying is weather permitting.

For more information, contact the Street Department, 548-2215.

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................................................................................................................black .....................................was $16,995 ...................NOW $15,995 Chevrolet Avalanche, 1500 4WD..................................................................black .....................................was $31,995 ...................NOW $29,995 Malibu LT, Sedan ..................................................................................................white .....................................was $16,995 ...................NOW $15,995 Hyundai Sonata GLS .....................................................................................blue.......................................was $16,995 ...................NOW $15,495 Chevrolet Cruze LT, 4 Door Sedan .................................................................black .....................................was $16,995 ...................NOW $15,995 Buick Verano ......................................................................................................silver/grey .............................was $18,995 ...................NOW $17,995 Chevrolet Traverse, FWD...............................................................................white .....................................was $23,995 ...................NOW $20,995 Chevrolet HHR 2LT .........................................................................................red ........................................was $16,995 ...................NOW $15,995 Buick Regal CXL...............................................................................................black .....................................was $18,995 ...................NOW $17,995 Chevrolet Malibu LS ......................................................................................blue.......................................was $13,995 ...................NOW $12,995 Chevrolet Traverse, AWD ..............................................................................burgundy ..............................was $20,995 ...................NOW $19,995 Saturn Outlook, FWD ........................................................................................brown....................................was $13,995 ...................NOW $12,995 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT .................................................................................red ........................................was $11,995 ...................NOW $10,995 GMC Terrain 2SLE...........................................................................................silver/grey .............................was $20,995 ...................NOW $19,995 GMC Yukon XL Denali, AWD........................................................................white .....................................was $27,995 ...................NOW $26,995 Chevrolet Avalanche .....................................................................................white .....................................was $21,995 ...................NOW $19,995 Chevrolet Malibu LT, Sedan...........................................................................red ........................................was $12,995 ...................NOW $11,995 Mercury Monterey ..........................................................................................burgundy ................................was $4,995 .......................NOW $3,995 Pontiac Grand Am SE, V6.............................................................................gold.........................................was $5,995 .......................NOW $4,495 Ford F-150 XL ....................................................................................................white .......................................was $4,995 .......................NOW $3,995 Chevrolet G10 Sportvan/Van ...................................................................silver/grey ...............................was $8,995 .......................NOW $7,995

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Country Days BBQ at Village Green GREENVILLE – Village Green Healthcare Center recently scheduled a Country BBQ with the residents and their families.

Uncle Sam came as well to celebrate Country Days with the staff and residents. Village Green Healthcare Center has themed family nights every other month where they have entertainment, down home cooking and loads of fun. If you would like to receive more information on what they have to offer, contact Tina McClanahan, 548-1993.

They look forward to seeing ya all real soon.

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Pictured is Jodi Klosterman of the VFW, Linda DeHaven President of the Board of Journey Home and Debbie Oliver of the VFW.

VFW gives donation to Journey Home GREENVILLE – On July 26, the Greenville V.F.W. Post #7262 held its annual golf outing at Turtle Creek Golf Course. The golf outing was a fund raiser to help The Journey Home facility which is a transition home for veterans

Arcanum BOE ARCANUM – The Arcanum-Butler Local Board of Education will hold its regular Board of Education meeting on Aug. 14, 7 p.m. in the Board of Education Office.

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• SUVS • 13 Edge SEL AWD, Red, 34,000 mi .........................................$25,995 13 Escape SE FWD, Black ....... $20,495 12 Expedition 4x4 XLT, Black, Nice............................. $30,495 12 Sorento, 1 Owner, 7 Pass ..... $19,495 10 Dodge Journey, Leather ...... $17,495 10 Escape 4x4 XLT, 2.5, Gray ... $17,495 09 Edge SEL, Moonroof, ........... $15,495 09 Jeep Laredo SLT, 4x4, Loaded.........................................$12,995 08 Chevy Trailblazer FWD .......... $8,500 07 Buick Rainier, AWD, Leather .......................................NICE 07 Saturn Outlook FWD, XR, Leather, ................................. $13,700

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Recycle that junk mail WEST MANCHESTER – For adults in August, you can turn that junk mail that crowds your mailbox into lovely craft paper. The program will be at the West Manchester Branch on Aug. 25, 4 p.m., and the Eldorado Branch on Aug. 26, 4 p.m.

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UC Arts Festival will accept entries

Pictured are Gloria Keller-Brinley of KAE, John Wright raffle winner, and Lauren Henry of UW.

Dinner helps UW GREENVILLE – Whirlpool Corporation, KitchenAid® Experience, and Darke County United Way teamed up to offer “Experience a Giving Dinner” on June 6 at First Friday in Downtown Greenville. Homemade taco salads with cilantro ranch dressing and gourmet club wraps with a sweet and sour sauce were part of the menu.

Over 200 were served during this charity dinner raising $2,168.

Whirlpool Corporation and KitchenAid® Experience ran this wonderful fundraiser to benefit the Darke County United Way and support its 27 non-profit programs in the community to strengthen education, health and income stability.

Whirlpool Corporation and KitchenAid® Experience have been loyal supporters of the United Way for many years, and their support alone makes up a third of the county campaign.

Those enjoying a meal also had the opportunity to register to win a KitchenAid® Soda Stream.

Congratulations to John Wright for winning the brand new product the KitchenAid® Soda Stream. “On behalf of the Darke County United Way board and staff, we want to thank Whirlpool Corporation and Kitch-

enAid® Experience for their generous support and offering Experience a Giving Dinner for the community in order to help so many in need in our community. We want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers at KitchenAid® Experience and Whirlpool Corporation,” stated Lauren Henry, Executive Director at United Way. “Darke County United Way is honored to have Whirlpool and KitchenAid® Experience in our community.

If you are in Downtown Greenville, please visit the KitchenAid® Experience for all of your cooking needs. We would also like to thank Main Street Greenville, Darke County Visitors Bureau, Eikenberry’s, Krogers, Main Street Market, Miami Valley Vending Services, Morningfresh, Wal-Mart, Whirlpool Corporation & KitchenAid® Experience, Winner’s Meat Farm, McDonalds, Hot Head Burrito and Sanco for donating marketing, supplies and food for this event. The Darke County United Way, Whirlpool Corporation, and KitchenAid® Experience was very excited to have these companies as partners for during this dinner, and we want to recognize them for their generous support of our community.”

UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Arts Festival will hold its inaugural event this year and a juried show will accompany the festivities.

This exhibition is open to all U.S. artists 18 years and older. All 2D, 3D, and video art is eligible.

Submitted art should not exceed five feet in any direction, and preferably weigh 50 lbs or less. All art must be original and completed within the last three years, and not previously have been exhibited in the Arts Depot or RCAA events. Art accepted to the exhibition must remain for the entirety of the exhibition and may not be withdrawn.

Artists may submit up to three works or art for a non-refundable fee of $30. Payment shall be accepted in the form of cash, check, money order, and credit card. The juror will be announced

Ansonia BOE

ANSONIA – Ansonia Local School District Board of Education will meet in Regular Session on Aug. 12, 7 p.m. in the library. The public is welcome to attend.

later.

This exhibition boasts a pool of $1500 to be awarded at the discretion of the Juror for Best in Show, runners-up, and honorable mentions, as well as various acquisition awards.

Works of art may be delivered personally to the Arts Depot during receipt hours on Oct. 2, 3, and fourth, or by appointment. The final deadline for receipt of art is noon on Oct 4. Art pick-up will be held on Nov. 1, or by appointment.

For a complete list of rules or more information, contact the Art Depot, aarcartsdepot@ gmail.com.

Hierholzer graduates

DARKE CO. – On May 4, Kaela Hierholzer graduated from Adrian College, Adrian, Mich. with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Cum Laude) in Exercise Science and Business. Kaela has been awarded a two year Graduate Assistant position with Northern Illinois University beginning with the fall semester.

MOOSE GIVES TO S.O.

Shown are volunteers and The Friends of the Cardinal Center.

Cardinal Center hosts community GETTYSBURG – The Friends of the Cardinal Center (formerly Gettysburg School) have been working hard to get the center open for family reunions, weddings, showers, and meeting rooms.

The gym floor has been cleaned and waxed and the hallway has been painted. The center is ready to begin another year of activities starting with the Greenville High School Marching who used the center for band camp. Activities in the works are Seniors Day, and a Soup and Sandwich Day for residents of the village.

A couple of noteworthy events were held in the center this year, including and Easter Bazaar and the Gettysburg Alumni Banquet. The Easter Bazaar was a great success with a wide variety of vendors and over 300 in attendance. The Gettysburg Alumni were able to

have its annual banquet in their old school for the first time in many years.

One hundred eighty-six alumni gathered for an enjoyable evening with food and entertainment.

Also, with the success of the Easter Bazaar, The Friends have scheduled a Christmas Bazaar for Nov. 15. For more information about the bazaar, contact Patsy Riley, 447-4332.

The Friends of the Cardinal Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Find out more about them on Facebook, facebook.com/cardinalcenterfriends. There you will find up to date information and pictures of the Easter Bazaar and Gettysburg Alumni Banquet.

Anyone with an interest in renting the Cardinal Center should contact the Village of Gettysburg, 447-2171. Current rates and other information are available at www.villageofgettysburg.net.

GREENVILLE – Moose Lodge #102 recently donated to Darke County Special Olympics. Shown are the Women of the Moose (front row) Gert Schroder, Cheryl Hittle, Cindy Rose, Steffanie Baker, Dorie Howdieshell, (back row) Vicki Yount, Barb Potter, Beckam Poling, and Elizabeth Mendenhall.

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FAIR EDITION

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2013 Queen Jenna King says ‘breathe and enjoy it!’

Jenna Cline and Thomas Shaw were named 2014 Darke County Junior Fair Queen and King July 15.

Shown with the king and queen are Third Runners Up Lane Manning and MacKenzie Dirmeyer; First Runners Up Morgan McKinney and Andrew Wright; Second Runners Up Courtney Rose and Brad Slyder. (Bob Robinson photo)

Cline and Shaw will reign over 2014 Darke County Fair GREENVILLE – Jenna Cline and Thomas Shaw took the 2014 honors in a field of 24 candidates during the Jr. Fair King and Queen Pageant.

Cline, 17, New Madison, is the daughter of Jeff and Kelly Cline. She attends Tri-Village High School and is representing Darke County Junior Fairboard.

Shaw, 18, Greenville, is the son of Greg and Darlene Grubb and Bruce Shaw. The Greenville High School graduate will be attending Wilmington College in the fall and is representing Grade-AKids 4-H Club.

First Runners Up King and Queen are Andrew Wright and Morgan McK-

inney. Wright, 17, is the son of Mark and Melissa Wright of Arcanum. He attends Miami Valley Career Technology Center. McKinney, 17, is the daughter of Bradley and Miranda Harleman of Greenville. She attends Arcanum High School.

Second Runners Up are Brad Slyder and Courtney Rose. Slyder, 16, is the son of Jeff and Julie Slyder of Union City, OH. He attends Mississinawa Valley High School. Rose, 17, is the daughter of Richard and Carolyn Rose of Bradford. She attends Versailles High School.

Third Runners Up are Lane Manning and MacKenzie Dirmeyer. Manning,

16, is the son of Jason and Heather Manning of Union City, OH. He attends Mississinawa Valley High School. Dirmeyer, 17, is the daughter of David and Melissa Dirmeyer of Fort Recovery. She attends Mississinawa Valley High School.

The 2014 contestants were finalists Dalton Subler, Jessalyn Besecker, Catey Fischer and Tessa Jobes; and Andrea Barga, Kaytlin Burchett, Michaela Colby, Abigail Kramer, Paige Lavy, Kaelyn Marker, Lacie Mueller, Abigail Nealeigh, Rachel Osterloh, Katerri Schmitmeyer, Rachel Schmitmeyer and Emily Walters.

Francis Byers recognized at fair GREENVILLE – The Darke County Agricultural Society’s Board of Directors has named Francis Byers as the 2014 Parade Marshal.

Born Dec. 21, 1921, Francis Byers has been exhibiting fruits, vegetables and grains at The Great Darke County Fair since 1939. He has won over 250 rosettes and hundreds of exhibitor ribbons over the past 74 years. Francis still enjoys exhibiting very much but stated he is not getting along as he used to.

His Darke County Fair awards include: Best Display of Vegetables and Best Display of Fruits. At the Ohio State Fair, Francis received the distinction of Grand Winner of All Displays. His children, Donna Jeanne Christian and Merrill Lee Byers also enjoy gardening and participating in the farmers markets, to which Francis replied “who knows, maybe they will take my place at The Great Darke

County Fair.”

Francis has many great fair memories but mentioned much has changed since 1939. He has not missed an annual fair yet.

He noted the first contest he participated in was held in a building southeast of the Grandstand. Over the years, the event moved to the Grandstand, then to the Coliseum, where it continues to be held today.

Francis is a 1940 graduate of Monroe High School, grew up on a farm in Van Buren Township

and now lives on Erisman Road. He was inducted into the Ohio Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1996.

Francis was selected to be the Parade Marshal of the 2001 Fair, but the parade was cancelled due to rain. In 2002, Francis rode in the parade with the marshals for that year, Frank and Louise Sheffer.

The 2014 Parade that will honor Francis for achieving 75 years of exhibiting at the Great Darke County Fair is scheduled for Aug. 21 beginning at 10 a.m. in front of the Grandstand.

GREENV I L L E – “Yeah, we’re pretty awesome!”

2013 JuBOB ROBINSON nior Fair Associate Editor King Logan bluebagmedia.com Moody said, laughing. Logan and 2013 Junior Fair Queen Jenna King laughed a lot as they talked about their experiences over the past year, including the friendships they’d built.

So what was your biggest challenge? Logan…

“Putting up with her!”

Jenna… “Putting up with him.” They laughed again, then Logan clarified. “She was the queen.

I had to take care of her… meet her needs.” Jenna nodded in agreement, adding “My biggest challenge was keeping it all together. Even when I was stressed out I had to keep it all together.”

She gave credit to Logan for helping make that possible. “Logan is one of my best friends now,” she said. “He really knew how to take care of me when I was stressed… he was an awesome king.”

“Yeah, that was the toughest part,” Logan added, grinning. “Helping her keep it all together.”

One of Jenna’s first surprises was finding out she was in charge. “I’d heard a lot about my age (she was 16 when she was crowned)… told multiple times how tough it would be. Responsibility. Maturity… in charge of seven others.” She said she was given a queen’s book.

It was thick (she demonstrated with her fingers… about two inches).

“The book says you’re in charge.”

Logan’s top favorite memories were getting to meet the singers (Florida Georgia Line and Montgomery Gentry) at the concert and hanging out

2013 Darke County Junior Fair Queen Jenna King and King Logan Moody talk about their experiences over the past year; then give advice to the new to the 2014 king and queen.

with everyone… “I made a lot of new friends,” he said, noting specifically their Court.

Jenna’s top favorite memories were competing in the state fair contest, even though she didn’t place, and getting to know her Court. “I was told I was too young,” she said about the state fair.

“I was competing with college girls.” Later she added “It was a whole different experience.”

She said her court was awesome… “They all became my best friends.”

Logan had a tough time deciding how Jenna rated as the leader in charge… “Kind of hard putting a number to that.

It got crazy sometimes.”

Eventually he grinned and said “I’d say a 10!”

“I liked being in charge,” Jenna added.

“But I wanted to make sure everyone was involved.” Logan nodded in agreement.

While the 2013 King and Queen joked about their experiences – and the stress involved in some of them – they were quick to note what

“blew them away” about their year of royalty. “It was the whole experience itself,” Logan said.

“The whole thing together!” Jenna said simply, “Getting queen was what blew me away.”

Advice for this year’s king and queen, Thomas Shaw and Jenna Cline?

Logan: “Take care of the queen. Stay on her good side!” Jenna: “Breathe and enjoy it. Get involved. It goes by fast.”

They were busy with 13 fairs, eight parades and three banquets. Logan stayed at the fairgrounds the first night of the fair and didn’t leave until it was over. Jenna was there daily, from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Logan, a 2013 Ansonia graduate, and Jenna, a Franklin Monroe senior, both said they plan to stay in Darke County if they can after college.

They were appreciative of all the support they received from the county, especially from the Senior Fair Board.

“They were awesome!” both said.

Shown are a few volunteers and donors displaying the Community Blood Center’s t-shirt quilt.

Admission to fair goes up CBC t-shirt quilt is grand prize GREENVILLE – Are you planning a trip to the Darke County Fair? How many days are you planning to go? It may serve you well to purchase a membership instead of a single day admission.

A single membership for Darke County residents ages 18 and up has been increased this year to $20. A

single non-voting ticket for out of county residents and children ages 12 through 17 is also $20. The single day or night admission has also been increased this year to $6. Children under 12, with an adult admission, are free.

There is free parking on the fairgrounds when space is available.

New for 2014 is gender specific passes. The nineday admission passes will be pink in color for female pass holders and blue for male pass holders.

Persons holding nonvoting tickets must exchange their tickets for voting tickets by Aug. 20, 6 p.m., to be eligible to vote on Aug. 21.

Election is August 21 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Agricultural Society will hold its election of directors on Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the Great Darke County Fair. Four positions are up for election this year, currently held

by Velma Campbell, Cin-

dy Riffle, Russ Bennett and Richard Delk.

Candidates must get petitions from the Secretary of the Fairgrounds and have 10 holders of membership tickets of the Society, sign name. The petitions must be turned in to the Secretary, Daryl

Riffle, at his office under the grandstand by 9 a.m., Aug. 14. The filing fee is $10 per candidate.

Persons holding nonvoting tickets must exchange their tickets for voting tickets by Aug. 20, 6 p.m., to be eligible to vote on Aug. 21.

for wearing blood donor colors GREENVILLE – Visitors to the Great Darke County Fair in Greenville can expect another proud parade of Community Blood Center (CBC) colors during “CBC T-Shirt Day” Aug. 20, 1-7 p.m.

Any donor who wears a CBC t-shirt to the fair can be entered in the drawing for the grand prize of a hand-made tshirt quilt.

All donors have to do is visit the CBC canopy at Gate 2 (the main gate at the stoplight). Any donor wearing a CBC tshirt can pose for a picture, be entered in the grand prize drawing, and draw a chip for a chance to win prizes instantly.

This year’s grand prize is a t-shirt quilt blanket made by donor Tammy Pugh. There will also be drawings for two CBC gift baskets.

CBC Darke County Account Representative Dana Puterbaugh again hopes to see at least 200 donors wearing CBC colors for CBC T-shirt Day, and is also challenging donors to show community pride. Last year, Greenville was best represented at T-Shirt Day with 89 donors in CBC colors. They were followed by Arcanum with 19, New Madison and Versailles with 14 each and Ansonia with 10.

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Grange is more than a social club GREENVILLE – Be sure to visit the Grange Building and see the displays from the current members of the Grange in Darke County. While many see the displays and think the Grangers is a social club that merely cans food, sews and does other rural life type projects.

While there is an element of fellowship and socializing, one may be surprised to learn the organization’s history and what they are doing now.

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The Grange was the first national organization to give full voice and vote to women. Fifty years before Congress adopted the same.

The Grange remains active in local communities and Grangers have been responsible for a myriad of service programs, from providing dictionaries to third graders to raising thousands of dollars and contributing millions of volunteer hours to worthwhile projects.

Grange members support students with scholarships, provide summer camps for children, raises awareness about local and national issues and its members are good neighbors and stewards of the American dream.

Everyone is welcome to join the Grange. The Junior Grange is open to children, 5-14. Regular Grange membership is open to anyone age 14 to 104. For more information, stop by the Grange building the fair.

Agricultural Society replaces shuttles destroyed by fire GREENVILLE – When fire destroyed the dairy barn in December, much attention was given to what the new barn would look like and some questioned whether or not it would be ready before the fair. Lost in the discussion was replacing some of the equipment that was destroyed

in the fire. Four shuttles that carry visitors from the free parking area at gates five and six were in the barn when the fire erupted.

Four new shuttles have been purchased and will be available during the Great Darke County Fair. The shuttles will include many of the

11 members help keep fair great GREENVILLE – It has been deemed the Great Darke County Fair, but have you have ever wondered why and how it stays great. Look no further than those in charge.

The fair falls under the auspices of the Darke County Agricultural Society, which elects 11 members to its board of directors. This year’s board includes President Richard Delk, Vice President Matt Aultman, Treasurer Jerry Marker, Directors Russ Bennett, Velma Campbell, Doug Martin, Dean Neff, Dave Niley, Cindy Riffle, Brian Rismiller and James Zumbrink.

The directors share in the great responsibility of preparing for the fair and maintaining the grounds.

The following is a list of department superintendents and board committees for 2014. (Superintendent or Chairman listed first with assistant listed second.)

Departments

Agriculture/Home Arts – Bennett, Marker Band Spectacular – Zumbrink, Martin Beef Cattle – Riffle, Aultman Cheerleading Contest – Campbell, Riffle Dairy Cattle – Zumbrink, Aultman Demolition Derby – Niley, Delk Dogs – Niley, Delk Domestic Arts – Campbell, Aultman Draft Horses/Mules/Donkeys – Marker, Bennett Farm Machinery – Zumbrink, Riffle Fine Arts – Riffle, Martin Flowers – Niley, Riffle Gazebo – Campbell, Aultman, Delk Goats – Neff, Delk Grange – Niley, Bennett Grants – Campbell, Niley Horse Pull – Marker, Bennett Horseshoe Pitching – Niley, Rismiller Little Miss/Mister – Rismiller/Bennett Poultry/Water Foul –

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same features the previous shuttles had, such as a place for wheelchairs, strollers and scooters.

The shuttles will run throughout the fair and will carry patrons from the parking lot to the ticket booths and from the ticket booths to the midways.

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Rismiller, Niley Rabbits – Delk, Bennett Religious Building – Delk, Niley Sheep – Zumbrink, Niley Show Horses/Ponies/ Miniature Horses – Bennett, Marker Speed – Delk, Aultman, Campbell Swine – Martin, Campbell, Zumbrink Tractor Pulls – Aultman, Zumbrink Vocational Education – Martin, Neff Committees 4-H Equine Show Arena – Marker, Bennett Anderson Grant – Campbell, Riffle, Delk, Niley, Zumbrink Audit & Budget – Marker, Delk, Aultman, Zumbrink Awards – Aultman, Bennett Buildings & Grounds – Niley, Delk, Marker, Zumbrink Capital Improvements – Aultman, Delk, Marker Coliseum Vendors – Rismiller, Neff Concert(s) – Riffle, Rismiller, Campbell, Delk Equipment Maintenance – Marker, Aultman Executive and Legal – Delk, Aultman, Marker, Zumbrink Fair Premium Book – Martin, Rismiller Gates & Tickets – Zumbrink, Riffle Grandstand, Ticket Takers & Ushers – Campbell, Martin Grounds, Concessions/ Vendors – Marker, Martin, Neff and Niley Hospitality – Aultman, Campbell, Neff Jr. Fair & Sale Committee (no chairman) – Aultman, Campbell, Delk, Marker, Riffle Media Advertising – Martin, Rismiller North End Camping – Riffle, Marker Parade – Riffle, Rismiller Parking – Neff, Martin, Niley Promotional Advertising – Martin, Bennett Rates – Zumbrink, Delk, Aultman, Marker Restrooms – Neff, Bennett Security & Safety – Niley, Zumbrink Senior Citizens – Delk, Martin South End Camping – Martin, Delk Special Attractions – Rismiller, Aultman Sponsors – Martin, Campbell, Rismiller Transportation – Riffle, Marker Trash – Campbell, Neff Veterans – Zumbrink, Neff Youth Building – Delk, Bennett, Neff

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Shown are Shirley Linder and Becky Collins, co-chairpersons for the Darke County Fair Flower Beds.

Serendipity will be show’s theme GREENVILLE – Serendipity means a “pleasant surprise” and in keeping with the 2014 Darke County Fair flower Show theme of “Serendipity”, the Ladybug Garden Club planted the entrance to the fairgrounds with colors that will be a pleasant surprise. Chairpersons

Becky Collins and Shirley Linder have selected several plant varieties to add beauty to the gardens. Chosen were Super Elfin impatiens, two shades of Vinca, Begonia, ornamental peppers, Elephant ear, Millet, Sun Coleus, marigolds, macho ferns and more.

Royalty has been crowned since 1962 GREENVILLE – Since 1962 the Darke County Fair has had a queen to reign over the festivities.

It wasn’t until 13 years later, 1975, the Darke County Junior Fair decided a queen needs a king. This year’s royalty includes Queen Jenna Cline and King Thomas Show. Serving on their court are First Runnersup Andrew Wright and Morgan McKinney; Second Runners-up Brad Slyder and Courtney Rose; and Third Runners-up Lane Manning and MacKenzie Dirmeyer.

The following is a list of kings and queens since 1962.

Past Darke County Jr. Fair Queens 1962 – Penny Coblentz 1963 – Melody Roeth 1964 – Brenda Stager 1965 – Nancy Overmyer 1966 – Judy Hangen 1967 – Julia Borchers 1968 – Chris Bateman 1969 – Becky Borchers 1970 – LaJeanne Etzler 1971 – Patty Nisonger 1972 – Kathy Weiss 1973 – Tyeis Baker 1974 – Judy Bevins 1975 – Carol Kremer 1976 – Roxanne Sease 1977 – Deb Oswalt 1978 – Elaine Cable 1979 – Lori Lenker 1980 – Tina Wysong 1981 – Cheryl Goettemoeller 1982 – Tammy Goettemoeller 1983 – Christy Stemley 1984 – Bernadette Bruening 1985 – Suzette Trittschuh 1986 – Mary Gray 1987 – Amy Linder 1988 – Lisa Huelskamp 1989 – Carmen Miller 1990 – Chanda Coblentz 1991 – Shelly Nieport 1992 – Bonnie Langenkamp 1993 – Jeannene Seger 1994 – Deb Langenkamp 1995 – Melody Schaurer 1996 – Rachel Stewart 1997 – Erin Miller 1998 – Carrie Rhoades 1999 – Kelly Crist 2000 – Jessica Barga 2001 – Jennifer Lyme 2002 – Yolandaleah Cohee 2003 – Jessica Beuter 2004 – Michelle Shaw

2005 – Kristen Hinker 2006 – Heather Stump 2007 – Heather Simmons 2008 – Elizabeth Heitkamp 2009 – Alyssa Batten 2010 – Jamie Slyder 2011 – Nicole Williams 2012 – Kelsey Burchett 2013 – Jenna King Past Darke County Jr. Fair Kings 1975 – Elvin Fourman 1976 – Vaughn Rasor 1977 – Mark Strazheim 1978 – Jeff Cassell 1979 – Shawn Keiser 1980 – Tim Mayo 1981 – Matt Barga 1982 – Bucky Burrell 1983 – Randy Brown 1984 – Tom Beam 1985 – David Harrison 1986 – Mark Harrison 1987 – Keith Flory 1988 – Jeff Wuebker 1989 – Dale Brandt 1990 – Matt Rismiller 1991 – Alan Wuebker 1992 – Kevin Murphy 1993 – Chris Rismiller 1994 – Brian Timmerman 1995 – Kurt Labig 1996 – Aaron Arnett 1997 – Aaron Scammahorn 1998 – Lucas Langenkamp 1999 – Matt Aultman 2000 – Ryan Rismiller 2001 – Tyler Yingst 2002 – Jonathon Bateman 2003 – Craig Rismiller 2004 – Bret Bolyard 2005 – Wes McMillen 2006 – Allen Schmitz 2007 – Aaron Fraley 2008 – Kyle Bueter 2009 – Ryan Rose 2010 – Wyatt Knick 2011 – Jeff Mayo 2012 – Lucas King 2013 – Logan Moody

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Red Cross tips to have a great fair GREENVILLE – The tents are going up, animals are getting baths and you can almost smell the funnel cakes; nine days and nights of rides, exhibitions, grandstand entertainment, 4-H shows and food, providing those who attend a marvelous time at the great Darke County Fair! To insure that you continue to have a marvelous time, the Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers these safety tips for fairgoers: * Be aware of the animals around you and their environment. Cows still kick, horses still bite, chickens still peckeven if they are on their best “fair” behavior. If your child isn’t growing up with livestock, talk to them about petting, standing, too, close to animals and respecting their space. Even if your child is raised in an environment where they are used to animals, animals, not their own may respond differently than what they are used to dealing with and the livestock at the fair, is out of their normal environment. * When allowing older children to enjoy the fair independently, make sure you meet up with them frequently, which will allow them their fun, but also allow you to keep tabs on any ongoing situations. Make sure that children coming to the fair alone have a way to contact you at all times.

In case of an emergency or if any medical treatment is needed, children under 18 will need a parent’s or guardian’s signature to be released from emergency medical services care. * Establish with your

younger children what do to if they become separated from you and “you” become lost. Tell them, who they should ask for help, where to go, who can they trust and how to deal with strangers.

The Darke County Red Cross maintains a comfort station near EMS and Sheriff at the North End of the grandstands.

This makes an excellent meeting place. * Carry with you a compact “first-aid kit” consisting of Band-Aids, pain relievers, emergency phone numbers, and antacids. Sunscreen is also a commonly forgotten item when attending the fair. * Pace yourself-there is plenty of fair and the time to enjoy it. Especially with hot weather, make sure that you drink plenty of water before

you arrive. There are a variety of comfort and respite centers across the fairgrounds, stop in for water and rest your feet.

Be aware of heat exhaustion symptoms, especially in the very young and the elderly who are the

most susceptible.

For more information on family safety contact the Darke County Chapter of the American Red Cross at 548-1002 or email at darkecounty@ darkecounty.redcross. org.

Re-Elect Cindy Riffle

Darke County Fair Board

THANK YOU to everyone for your support in the past years.

I will be serving my 12th year on the Fair Board having held offices of Treasurer and President. I have served on the following committees: Grandstand improvement, North end restroom, new cattle office, cattle show arena improvements, electric upgrade plus supporting many others. I was on the committee for building the New Beef & Dairy barn and replaced the four burnt shuttles with new updated people movers.

I have worked for Second National Bank for 34 years. I am Branch/Manager/ AVP of the South Office located in the Brethren Retirement Community. I have attended Sinclair and Edison Community College in Business and Finance. I have served as a 4-H advisor for ten years, an honorary member of the Franklin Monroe FFA, member of the Cattlemen’s Association and Greenville Kiwanis International.

My husband Scott and I have two sons, Justin, Josh & wife Ashley-they have three children. Together we operate a family farm in Franklin Township.

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One of country music’s most recognizable hitmakers earning numerous CMA, ACM and GRAMMY nominations since the release of his debut album, Long Black Train, Josh Turner has sold more than five million albums and garnered four No. 1 hits (including three multiweek chart-toppers): “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance” (a

four-week No. 1 that was named the most-played song of the year in 2010

by MediaBase). His song, “All Over Me,” from Haywire also reached the top spot on the charts, making him one of only seven country artists to have two No. 1 hits in 2010.

Five months after winning Season 10 of “American Idol,” McCreery released his debut album, Clear As Day, which became the best-selling solo album released by a country artist in 2011.

Indeed, he became the youngest man in history to have his first album debut atop the all-

genre Billboard Top 200 albums chart.

All seats are reserved.

Track seats are $30 each and Grandstand seats are $27 each. Tickets are available via internet, www. darkecountyfair.com, and by phone; 800-7363671 or 548-5044 using a debit or credit card or at the Fair Box Office, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville.

Persons three years of age and older are required to purchase a seat ticket.

Persons under three years of age are admitted free providing they sit on the lap of a paying seat ticket holder.

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GREENVILLE – The Domestic Arts Department of the Great Darke County Fair welcomes all crafters to bring their items to the fair for competition and exhibit. There are over 200 different categories from which to choose.

One item per category per exhibitor, up to 25 items is allowed. Categories and rules for entry are available online at www.darkecountyfair.com or at the secretary’s office.

The entry process is easy – no preregistration is necessary, simply bring

your items to the Domestic Arts building on Aug. 13, noon to 8 p.m. or Aug. 14, 9 a.m. to noon. A fair ticket is required for entry. Review the categories available prior to entry to insure there is a suitable category for each item brought. Categories are changed year to year, especially in the Antique Class.

Last year, two lines were available for entry, which was very helpful in expediting the process.

Two entry lines will again be available.

The biggest change this year is that the Fairboard voted to not release any exhibits until the fair is officially over; Domestic Arts release of items will be Aug. 24, 1-5 p.m.

Questions may be directed to the fair office, 548-5044, Betsy Nisonger, manger, 526-4844, or Cathy Retterbush, secretary, 692-5634. The Domestic Arts Department of the Great Darke County Fair is excited to exhibit the beautiful items created by local artists this year.

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Shown is the Winner’s Circle after the 2013 running of the Gene Riegle Memorial Open.

Third running of Riegle Open and new race added to lineup GREENVILLE – Racing returns to Greenville on Aug. 15 for the Great Darke County Fair’s annual week long race meet.

Racing also takes place on Aug. 16, afternoon and night, and Aug. 21 and 22 in the afternoons and nights. Afternoon post times are 1 p.m., except for Aug. 22 when it is at noon. Evening post times are at 7 p.m.

On opening weekend, Friday and Saturday nights will feature the Ohio Colt Racing Association events. Friday night also will feature The Terry Thomas Memorial Signature Series Trot. Saturday night will feature the Rhys Bowman Memorial Signature Series Pace.

The following Thursday and Friday night

sessions will feature the Dr. HM Parshall Memorial Futurity. All the sessions will host several overnight events for both trotters and pacers.

Closing night will feature the third edition of the Gene Riegle Memorial Open Pace. The event is open to the world, with no more than eight starters; the top eight 2014 money earners entered will have preference, no trainer’s entries. The event is carded as one dash for a purse of $30,000, with $200 to start. They also will be introducing the Three Diamonds Open Pace for ďŹ llies and mares on closing night. It will carry a purse of $4,000 and have the same conditions as the Gene Riegle Memorial Open Pace with $50 to start. The event is new

and added to their existing conditions.

Closing night will feature a giveaway of a collectable mug to the ďŹ rst 1,000 fans buying a racing program.

There will be nightly t-shirt giveaways to the fans in the stands as well as the fans that line the track by the Darke County Harness Horsemen’s Association.

The Great Darke County Fair wishes to thank all of the sponsors and the warm outpouring of contributions to make this year’s events possible. Please check out all the sponsors, activities, and the condition sheets at www.generieglememorial.com along with lots of photos and information on Hall of Famer Gene Riegle.

Historical facts from the fair GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair began in 1853 when Franklin Pierce served as the 14th president of the United States. But, it was on Nov. 24, 1952 when approximately 30 citizens from all parts of Darke County met at the Darke County Courthouse in Greenville and organized the Darke County Agricultural Society and elected the following ofďŹ cers for the ensuing year: I.N. Gard, president; George W. Coover, vicepresident; Alfred Kitchen, treasurer; and Noah Arnold, secretary. This fair board also selected the following members to be managers of the ďŹ rst fair – Ruben Lowry, New Madison, W.C. Deem, Palestine, J.H. Martin, Greenville, R. Gilpatrick, New Madison, S. Horner, Gettysburg and Nicholas York, Brock.

Within a year the society had 320 members in Darke County and the ďŹ rst Darke County Fair was held in the Garst Woods on Sept. 7 and 8, 1853. This woodland was located north of Vice-President George Coover’s farm house, or on the exact spot the Darke County Historical Society’s Garst Museum now sits.

The newspaper of this time, The Mad Anthony, published in Greenville, had this to say about the ďŹ rst Darke County Fair in its issue of Sept. 14, 1853. “On the whole the

ďŹ rst Darke County Fair reects great credit upon our county of Darke, and should inspire every citizen with zeal in this cause. We anticipate having one of the largest county fairs in 1854 that was ever held in the state of Ohio. So, why not call it The Great Darke County Fair after this date?â€?

No doubt this is how our county fair was named The Great Darke County Fair.

Among the Lucy Gard Arnold papers left to her by her grandfather, I.N. Gard, which papers are now on ďŹ le at the Garst Museum, are the minutes of the second Darke County annual Fair held in the Garst Woods on Sept. 12 and 14, 1854, which minutes read as follows: “There was a balance of $271 on hand from the 1853 fair before $200 was received from the County Commissioners. This year (1854) $580 was received from the sale of tickets at the gate and $143 was received from the sale of lumber. Our expenses were $22 and premiums paid amounted to $363. The balance being carried over for the 1855 fair was $510.â€? The minutes were signed by I.N. Gard, president, and Noah Arnold, secretary.

In the ďŹ rst few years of Darke County Fairs, the fair boards bought new lumber each year to build fences around their fairgrounds and then af-

ter the fairs were over, sold this used lumber at public auction.

The “Garst Woodsâ€? fairgrounds were moved in 1858 to where Oakwood is now located in the city of Greenville, at which location the ďŹ rst harness racing was held on the new race track built for this purpose.

The Oakwood race track, in part, is now being used for city streets in the section of the city. In 1870 the Oakwood fairgrounds was moved to the present location. No Darke County Fair were held in the years of 1862 and 1863 due to the Civil War and 1949 due to the Polio epidemic that existed at that time.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Fair has come to a close, but there is still an opportunity for fourth grade students to receive $500 scholarships if they visited the Fair this year!

For the fourth consecutive year, the Agriculture is Cool program, inspired by the initiative of Gov. John R. Kasich, allowed exiting fourth grade students from the 2013-2014 academic year to enter the Fair for free. By simply attending the Fair and writing an essay on what they learned, students can apply for one of four $500 scholarships.

The deadline to submit the essays via email to info@expo.state.oh.us is Aug. 30. For more information and ofďŹ cial rules, please visit www. agri.ohio.gov/AgIsCool.

They hope everyone enjoyed and learned more about Ohio’s number one industry at the many Ag Is Cool education stations throughout the Fair!

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Legendary artists have come to fair

With spots in front of the Grandstand at a premium, the Gazebo, with shade during the day, has become the first choice of many for lawn chairs.

Saving spots a month in advance GREENVILLE – Mixed in with the concerts, Jr. Fair exhibits and shows, thrilling midway rides and plenty of food, the number one reason why people may go to the fair is to get reacquainted with old friends. Nearly a month before the fair be-

gan chairs started popping up in front of the Grandstand and near the Gazebo.

With more than a week and a half until the fair began Jim Doseck, of Greenville, was pulling onto the fairgrounds and was asked if setting up

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Be sure to vote August 21 at the Red Cross Building.

Terms that expire in 2014: Velma Campbell, Cindy Rife, Russ Bennett, Richard Delk Candidates must get petitions from the Fair Secretary and have 10 holders of membership tickets of our Society sign their name.

The petitions must be turned in to the Secretary, Daryl Riffle at his office under the Grandstand by 9:00 a.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014 which is the filing deadline. Filing fee is $10.00 per candidate.

the chairs this early was crazy. He responded, “No. Mine have been up here for two weeks.� He said it’s easier to meet up with people you haven’t seen in a while by staying in one spot rather than roaming around the fairgrounds.

Free lunch for seniors GREENVILLE – Heartland of Greenville will once again be offering free sack lunches for senior citizens visiting the Darke County Fair.

The ďŹ rst 250 senior citizens visiting the fair on Senior Citizen’s Day, Aug. 18, will receive the lunch. Meet at the Second National Bank’s rest tent. Serving begins at 11:30 a.m.

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GREENVILLE – From country to gospel to rock n’ roll, the Darke County Fair has featured a wide array of music. The concerts began 34 years ago and the entertainment that has appeared in front of the Grandstand is remarkable. Legendary names like Barbara Mandrell, Statler Brothers, Loretta Lynn, Sandi Patty, George Jones, Kenny Rogers, and the Beach Boys are just a few of the names that have entertained fans at the Great Darke County Fair. The following is a complete list of artists including this year’s concert with Josh Turner and Scotty McCreery.

Past Concerts 1980 – Donna Fargo 1981 – Barbara Mandrell 1982 – The Statler Brothers 1983 – The Charlie Daniels Band 1984 – Mickey Gilley, Louise Mandrell and Boxcar Willie 1985 – Crystal Gayle, Exile and Mark Wade 1986 – Atlanta 1987 – Variety Show – Local Talent 1988 – Phil Dirt & The Dozers 1989 – Barbara Mandrell and Royce Elliot

1990 – Ray Stevens, Patty Lovelace and Andy Andrews 1991 – Loretta Lynn and Andy Andrews 1992 – Sandy Patty and Mark Lowery 1993 – Tanya Tucker & Paul Lennon 1994 – Little Texas, Ronnie McDowell and John Bressler 1995 – Confederate Railroad and Ken Mellows 1996 – Diamond Rio and Ty England 1997 – 4-H and Point of Grace 1998 – Sawyer Brown 1999 – Tracy Byrd and Linda Davis 2000 – Avalon, Rebecca St. James, New Song

and Big Tent Revival 2001 – Sammy Kershaw and Lorrie Morgan 2002 – Lonestar 2003 – George Jones and The Jones Boys 2004 – Kenny Roger 2005 – Beach Boys 2006 – Neal McCoy and Craig Morgan 2007 – Terri Clark and Josh Gracin 2008 – REO Speedwagon 2009 – Styx 2010 – Lady Antebellum/Justin Moore 2011 – Rodney Atkins 2012 – Foreigner 2013 – Montgomery Gentry/Florida Georgia Line 2014 – Josh Turner/ Scotty McCreery

Know how to place a bet if you plan on going to the races GREENVILLE – With four days of racing at the Great Darke County Fair, there will be plenty of opportunities to win or lose. Conventional wisdom holds that a fan will do okay at the racetrack if he or she grabs a tip sheet that follows the picks of the pros. That may or may not be so, but it is not nearly as much fun as making your own selections and trying to outsmart everyone also at the track. This is the essence of pari-mutuel wagering.

Pari-mutuel means that bets by race fans go into a common pool, which is then distributed to the winning ticketholders after the track’s takeout is subtracted.

The more fans holding a winning ticket, the less the pay-out will be. This spawned the term “favorite,� which is used to describe the horse that is or has taken the most money. However, favorites win only about 30percent of the time. It behooves the better to

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Florida Georgia Line came to prominence last year and prior to becoming a headlining act they came to the fair to open for Montgomery Gentry.

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study the program, which contains the racing record of all the horses in each race, as well as the records of the jockeys, trainers and the breeding of each horse, before making a pick.

Those who want to minimize betting risk should stick to less aggressive bets. Those looking to “hit the big one� usually opt for the exotic wagers, such as a trifecta or a pick three.

All bets can be fun and proďŹ table if managed correctly. Like playing the stock market, the key words are money management, performance, and value. Use the section below to aid your understanding of better terminology and rules.

And remember, never bet more than you can stand to lose. “Straightâ€? Wagering Win – Your horse must come in ďŹ rst Place – Your horse comes in ďŹ rst or second Show – Your horse comes in ďŹ rst, second or third Across the board – You are betting win, place and show on one ticket.

You’ll collect all three pay-outs if the horse comes in ďŹ rst; place and show if the horse comes in second; and show only if the horse comes in third.

Daily Double – Your horses must come in ďŹ rst in two consecutive races.

You place your bet before the ďŹ rst of the two races – it’s all or nothing.

Exotic Wagering Exacta – You must se-

lect the ďŹ rst two horses in the exact order of ďŹ nish.

A favorite bet because of the potentially big payouts.

Trifecta – You must select the ďŹ rst three horses in the exact order of ďŹ nish. It’s tough to pull off, but in addition to a huge potential payoff you get bragging rights for the next 24 hours, as in “I hit the trifecta!â€?

Superfecta – You must select the ďŹ rst four horses in the exact order of ďŹ nish.

Pick Three – You must select the correct ďŹ rst place ďŹ nisher in each of the three races that make up the Pick Three.

Pick Six – You must select the correct winner in the six successive races that make up the Pick Six. The bet must be placed before the ďŹ rst race on the Pick Six. How to Place a Bet Step 1: State the race Step 2: State the amount of the wager Step 3: State the type of bet (for example, win, place or show) Step 4: State the horse number For example, if you want to bet $2 to win on the No. 7 horse in the fourth race, go up to the nice pari-mutuel clerk behind the window and say, “Fourth race, two dollars to win on the No. 7 horse.â€? If you want to impress your friends with your grasp of the terminology simply say, “Race 4, $2 win 7.

Please play responsibly and good luck.

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GREENVILLE – The past few weeks have been unusually mild with lower than normal temperatures almost every day. Don’t be fooled, August always seem to be hotter than any other month. With that in mind, be prepared when heading out to the Great Darke County Fair. Here are some tips to help you stay cool.

- Dress for the heat.

Wear lightweight, lightcolored clothing. Light colors will reect away some of the sun’s energy.

It is also a good idea to wear hats or to use an umbrella.

- Drink water. Carry water or juice with you and drink continuously even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body.

- Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid high-protein foods, which increase metabolic heat.

- Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. If you must do strenuous activity, do it during the coolest part of the day, which is usually in the morning between 4 and 7 p.m.

- Stay indoors when possible.

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Spiritual Life Center at the Fair GREENVILLE – The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association will once again head up the “Spiritual Life Center” (the former WDRK Building). Oftentimes in the morning, free coffee will be available along with cold water through-

out the day. On some days, the hosting church may be having a Vespers Service, music or other special activities. Anyone is welcome to come in, sit down, eat or relax.

The Pregnancy Help Center will have a display in the building along

The 2013 Little Miss & Mister Darke County Fair Queen and King enjoy their winnings. Ava Gosnell is the 2013 Little Miss and Jarrett Norris is the 2013 Little Mister. (File Photo)

Pageant will be magical GREENVILLE – The deadline for applications for the 2013 Little Miss and Mister Darke County Fair King and Queen Pageant is over, but you can be sure there are a lot of little kids and their families getting ready for the annual event. The pageant will be held Aug. 18,

beginning at 5:30 p.m. for the Little Mister contestants and approximately 6:30 p.m. for the Little Miss contestants. This year’s theme is A Magical Kingdom Comes to Life; a Disney themed event. The pageant will be held inside the Youth Building.

with volunteers. There will also be information on the Wayne Healthcare Chaplaincy program, Grace Resurrection Community Center, Darke County Youth for Christ and Community Unity.

There are a number of denominations and individual churches that will be taking part in hosting the building. These include: The Brethren Churches (August 15), St. Paul United Church of Christ, Greenville Nazarene Church and New Madison United Methodist Church (Aug. 16), Bradford Church of the Nazarene and the East Main Church of Christ (Aug. 17), St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Dennis Catholic Church (Monday, August 18th), First Presbyterian Church (Aug. 19), East Main Church of Christ (Aug. 20), Lutheran Churches and the Greater Greenville Ministerial Association (Aug. 21), First United Methodist Church, East Zion Church and the South Salem Church of Christ (Aug. 22).

For more information, contact Pastor John Monroe, 621-4400.

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The Elephant Encounter returns to the fair beginning Monday, Aug. 18. There will be three shows a day at 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

The biggest show at the fair GREENVILLE – There are a lot of big shows that take place at the Great Darke County Fair, but none will be bigger this year than the Elephant Encounter. From Aug. 18-23, fair goers will have the opportunity to see these wonderful pachyderms. The Elephant Encounter will hold shows at 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

Elephant Encounter is an educational and entertaining experience for the entire family, as they guide you through an up close and personal encounter with the world’s largest animals. No place, anywhere, will you see elephants like you are going to see here at The Great Darke County Fair.

The Elephant Encounter is an all day attraction in a tropical setting. You’ll be inspired as you experience the full force of each elephant’s unique individual personality. The Morris family is lucky to have both species of elephants involved in these shows.

Cora is a 49-year-old Asian elephant, weighing in at 9,000 pounds and Shannon is their 25-year-old African elephant, weighing in at 4,500.

This could change the way you think and feel about these magnificent creatures forever. These are not circus elephants, nor are they zoo elephants. They are family elephants and have been owned and cared

for by the Morris family for virtually their entire lives. The Morris family represents three generations who have dedicated their entire lives to the study and care of these elephants.

These shows will take place in the same location as the Tiger, Alligator and KidBuck$ Shows in past years. Don’t miss this experience at The Great Darke County Fair!

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7:00 A.M. - Gates Open 9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Goat Show, Born & Raised Market Wethers, Dairy, Pygmy & Boer— Goat Barn 9:00 A.M. - Registered Shetland Pony & Registered Hackney Pony Show — Horse Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship — Cattle Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - Open Class Barrow Show and Pen of Six — Swine Arena 9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Juniors — Youth Building 9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Horse Show, Performance & Driving — East End of Horse Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Sheep Showmanship followed by Junior Fair Homegrown Market Lamb Show — Sheep Arena 9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Home Grown Market Lamb Class — Sheep Arena 10:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dog Showmanship — Dog House 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dogs on Stand — Dog House

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10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open 12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating 1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Breeding — Cattle Show Arena 1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1:00 P.M. - Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship — Rabbit Barn 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. - John Cooper - Abraham Lincoln Impersonator — Gazebo 1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30 P.M. - Adult Rabbit Showmanship — Rabbit Barn 2:00 P.M. - Domestic Arts — Rosette Winners Pictures 3:30 - 5:30 P.M. - Shelly Lynn & Adam Liette — Gazebo 4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Showmanship — Cattle Show Arena 6:00 P.M. - 6 Person Round Robin Horseshoe Pitching Tourney — Horseshoe Courts 6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Market Lamb & Goat Sale — Sheep Arena 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. - Green River Boys — Gazebo

7:00 P.M. - NATIONAL TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION — TRACTOR PULL — GRANDSTAND 7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building Elephant Encounter — 3 Shows - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Impersonator — Strolling the Midway See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

AUGUST 20 - WEDNESDAY ARMED FORCES VETERAN’S DAY

Veterans & Immediate Family Members living in the same household are Admitted Free 7:00 A.M. - Gates Open 7:00 - 10:00 A.M. - Flower Show entries received — Coliseum Basement 8:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama — Seniors — Youth Building 9:00 A.M. - General Livestock Judging Contest — Cattle Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - 4-H Show & Registered Modern Pleasure Shetlands — West Make-Up Ring 9:00 A.M. - Open Class Carry-In Cage Rabbit Judging — Rabbit Barn 9:00 A.M. - Open Class Dairy Feeder Calf & Steer Show — Cattle Show Arena 10:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dog Obedience — Dog House 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open 10:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama, Advisors — Youth Building 11:00 A.M. - Open Class Dairy Judging - Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn (Alternating)— Cattle Show Arena 11:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Closed Judging for Flower Show — Coliseum Basement 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. - John Cooper - Abraham Lincoln Inpersonator — Gazebo 12:00 Noon - Junior Fair Swine Sale — Swine Barn 12:00 P.M. - Chicken Dress Up — Poultry Barn 12:00 Noon - Egg Decorating Contest (follows Chicken Dress Up) — Poultry Barn 12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating 12:00 Noon - Junior Fair Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horse Fun Show — South Arena 1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. - Spittin’ Image — Gazebo 2:00 P.M. - Rooster Crowing Contest — Poultry Barn 2:00 P.M. - Miscellaneous & Make-up Revue — Youth Building 2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Grooming Contest — Cattle Show Arena 2:00 P.M. - Open Class Dairy Judging — Guernsey, Jersey (Alternating) — Cattle Show Arena

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2:00 - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE — Mime — Strolling the Midway 4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Homegrown Steer and Market Heifer Show — Cattle Show Arena 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. - Debbie Lynn — Gazebo 5:00 P.M. - Wool Class Judging — Sheep Arena 5:30 P.M. - Veteran’s Parade and Memorial Service — Grandstand 6:00 P.M. - 6 Person Class Horseshoe Pitching — Horseshoe Courts 6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Rabbit and Poultry Sale — Swine Barn 6:30 P.M. - Sheep Shearing Contest — Sheep Barn 7:00 P.M. - Open Class Dairy Judging - Brown Swiss, Holstein (Alternating) — Cattle Show Arena 7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building

7:00 P.M. - NATIONAL TRACTOR PULLERS ASSOCIATION TRACTOR PULL — GRANDSTAND

7:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Mark DePoy & The Roadside Attractions — Gazebo *8:00 - NON VOTING TICKETS MUST BE EXCHANGED FOR A VOTING TICKET NO LATER THAN 8:00 P.M. AT THE SECRETARY’S OFFICE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THURSDAY FROM 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. AT THE SHERIFF’S BUILDING Elephant Encounter — 3 Shows - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Abraham Lincoln Impersonator — Strolling the Midway See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

AUGUST 21 - THURSDAY HOMECOMING DAY

7:00 A.M. - Gates Open *9:00 A.M. - POLLS OPEN FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION — SHERIFF’S BUILDING 9:00 A.M. - Darke County 4-H and Junior Fair Awards Presentation — Grandstand 10:00 A.M. - Annual Parade of Champions — Grandstand 10:00 A.M. - Junior Doe Dairy Goat Show — Sheep Arena 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open 12:00 Noon - Junior Fair Showman of Showmen Contest — Horse and Cattle Show Arena 12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. — Amusement Rides Operating 1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dog Fun Day — Dog House 1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horses and Ponies Released

1:00 P.M. - HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

2:00 - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE — Mime — Strolling the Midway 4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Beef & Milk Sale — Cattle Show Arena 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. - Gene Sherfy — Gazebo 6:00 P.M. - The Darke County Resident Only Championship Horseshoe Tournament —Horseshoe Courts 6:30 P.M. - Miniature Horse Pull — Horse Show Arena

7:00 P.M. - HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

7:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Sale — Cattle Show Arena — Load Steers After Sale *7:00 P.M. - POLLS CLOSE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION — SHERIFF’S BUILDING 7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. - Melodyline — Gazebo 7:30 P.M. - Domestic Arts Revue — Youth Building 7:30 P.M. - Horse Pull — Horse Show Arena 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Square Dancing — Swine Barn Elephant Encounter — 3 Shows - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

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AUGUST 22 - FRIDAY RURAL URBAN DAY

7:00 A.M. - Gates Open 8:00 A.M. - Registered Classic American Shetland & Miniature Horse Performance— Horse Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - Senior Doe Goat Judging — Sheep Barn 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Friday Sampler — Youth Building 10:00 A.M. - All Breed Dairy Cattle Show — Cattle Show Arena 10:00 A.M. - Mule & Donkey Open Show — Horse Show Arena 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open 12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating

1:00 P.M. - HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND 1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building

1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - On the Radar — Gazebo 2:00 - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE — Mime — Strolling the Midway 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Jeff Hittle — Gazebo 5:00 P.M. - Cornhole Tournament - Blind Draw - Double Elimination 5:30 P.M. - Draft Horse & Pony Show — Horse Show Arena 6:00 P.M. - Kiddie Tractor Pull — Swine Barn 7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building

7:00 P.M. - HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Country Harmony — Gazebo Elephant Encounter — 3 Shows - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

AUGUST 23 - SATURDAY LAST DAY OF FAIR

7:00 A.M. - Gates Open 8:00 A.M. - Open Class Breeding Sheep Show — Sheep Barn 8:00 A.M. - Registered Miniature Horse Show — Horse Show Arena 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. - Weigh-In Open Class Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - Mule and Donkey Show — Horse Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - Draft Horse & Pony Show — Horse Show Arena 9:00 A.M. - 4-H Cat Show — Youth Building 9:00 A.M. - One hour after show Cats on Stand — Youth Building 10:00 A.M. - Open Boer Goat Show — Swine Barn 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open 12:00 Noon - Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating 1:00 P.M. - Draft Horse, Pony, Mule & Donkey Performance Classes — Horse Show Arena 1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30 P.M. - Ohio Chianina Association State Show — Cattle Show Arena (Immediately following Feeder Calf Show).

3:00 - 5:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Scavenger Hunt — Youth Building 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. - Open Road — Gazebo 6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Games — Cattle Show Arena

7:00 P.M. - BACK TO BACK PROMOTIONS DEMOLITION DERBY — GRANDSTAND

7:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Tish — Gazebo 11:00 P.M. - At the March 5, 2014 Fair Board Meeting, Fair Directors approved not permitting any 2014 Fair Departments or Vendors to be released until 11:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 23, 2014 unless another event is scheduled to take place in their area. Contact the department head or superintendent for release date and time.

Domestic Arts Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 24th from 1:00 5:00 p.m.

Elephant Encounter — 3 Shows - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.

See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items

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Youth in charge of Jr. Fair activities GREENVILLE – The Darke County Junior Fair program is planned and conducted by members of the Junior Fairboard, 4-H and FFA Advisors. The purpose of the Junior Fairboard is to promote and encourage agriculture, industry,

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Members of the Darke County Junior Fairboard represent various livestock and other project interest groups of 4-H and FFA members, as well as Girl Scouts, Farm Bureau Youth and FCCLA. All youth organizations are invited to participate.

Special events planned and conducted by the Junior Fairboard are: Junior Fair Youth Activities, King and Queen Contest, Showman of Showmen Contest, Junior Fairboard Elections, Junior Fair Dance and Grand Champion Kid Buttons.

In addition, Junior Fairboard members assist in conducting all Junior Fair livestock shows and Youth Building Junior Fair events.

Current Junior Fairboard officer include President Thomas Shaw, Vice-President Joe Schmitz, Secretary Jenna King, Assistant Secretary, Kelsey Crandall, Treasurer Lane Manning, Assistant Treasurer, Cody Fourman, and Reporter/ Public Relations Kaitlyn Burchett.

Department members are as follows: Beef – Kelsey Crandall, Lane Manning, Paige Lavy Cats – Hannah Hall Dairy – Thomas Shaw, Rochelle Weimer, Zak Peele Dogs – Tessa Jobes, Courtney Rose, Hannah Cloyd Goats – Dylan Hesson, Abigail Nealeigh, Cody Fourman Horses – Kayla Young, Bryant Fox Poultry – Joe Schmitz, Tom Schmitz, Tyler Greer Rabbits – Morgan McKinney, Jessalyn Besecker, Samantha Holzapfel Sheep – Chase Powell, Andrew Wright, Rachel Osterloh Swine – Jenna Cline, Jenna King, Riley Hollinger Youth Building – Kaitlyn Burchett (4-H), Megan Ward (4-H), Michaela Colby (4-H), Tyler Thobe (FFA), Jalena LeMaster (FFA), Emily Walters (FFA), Nick Mayor (FFA) Advisors are Beth Martin, Jennie McCans, Brian Pohlman and Rhonda Williams.

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The pull will start promptly at 6 p.m. Registration is from 5-6 p.m.

All pedal tractor pull contestants must have a parent or guardian sign the proper registration and consent form before entering the pull lane.

All equipment will be furnished for six classes.

Each class is pulled separately. Age classes are 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8 year old boys and girls. The pull will be conducted under the National Kiddie Tractor Pullers rules and regulations.

Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place.

All entries will receive a participation ribbon.

The Darke County Agricultural Society is sponsoring the trophies.

For more information, contact Ron Dietrich, 548-4780.

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Tractor pulls take place Aug. 19 & 20 GREENVILLE – For those persons that can’t get enough of the thundering engines during the tractor pull, the Darke County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is one again giving an extra night. Fair goers will now be able to experience one day and two evenings of extreme horsepower.

The 34th annual Tractor & Truck Pull will begin with the Darke County Tractor Pullers Association (DCTPA) Pull on Aug. 19, 10 a.m. The big trucks and tractors take center stage on Aug. 19 and 20, 7 p.m. for the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) Grand National Tractor & Truck Pull.

The dual main events will feature Super Stock Diesel Tractors, Two

Wheel Drive Trucks, Mini Modifieds, Super Farm Tractors and Light Pro Stock Tractors. That is all on one night. Come back the next night for Unlimited Modified Tractors, Four Wheel Drive Trucks, Super Stock Open Tractors, Light Pro Stock Tractors and Super Stock Diesel 4x4 Trucks.

Join local tractor pullers during the first day and watch 10 classes of tractors and trucks compete for a $6900 purse.

This event is sponsored by the Darke County Fair Board.

Race Track Seating is available on the south side of the Grandstand.

Tickets are currently available at the fair office, by phone, 548-5044, or on-line, www.darkecountyfair.com.

Friday Sampler will be held Aug. 22 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair will once again host the popular Friday Sampler on Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Youth Building.

This year’s speakers include Raine Hunt Longfellow, Becki Scantland, Emily Jasenski, and Steve Stone.

Longfellow will share her lecture, Revamped Vintage on Parade, showcasing 100 items of jewelry, home accessories and clothing, all made from vintage quilts, lace tablecloths, feed sacks, calendar towels, chenille and matlasse bedspreads. Join Raine as she shares her unique, one-of-a-kind creations.

You may never look at vintage fibers, old silverware and yo yo’s the same way again.

Scantland, of KithenAid Experience, will demonstrate how nothing brings family together like Cooking and Crafting in the Kitchen.

Watch KitchenAid staff members show visitors a great, simple treat to eat and a fun craft. Scantland will be making Chocolate Cake Bites with a Sweet Whipped Cream topping. She will also demonstrate how fun it is to make simple crafts by using some KitchenAid Countertop products.

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This fun filled presentation will be packed with great information as well as many Yoga demonstrations, including Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga and Therapeutic Yoga.

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2) Be alert, ready to react when driving and walking to the fair.

Small children and even some adults will be excited to get inside.

3) Talk with your kids about “Stranger Dangers”. Let them know what to do, who to tell. Explain to them to be cautious with any money they carry.

4) Buddy Up… Never let young children wander alone.

5) Have a plan in place with check in times and a prompt leaving time and location.

6) Everyone needs to use EXTRA CAUTION while visiting the livestock barns.

Bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer. Use often like after eating and riding on rides.

7) Be courteous and patient while walking around in large crowds.

8) Keep all valuables close to your body or in pockets. Avoid carrying a purse.

9) Please, if you smoke, stay in one spot to avoid accidently burning someone.

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Sale will help fund Poultry Barn renovation GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair Poultry Barn recently went through some major improvements to improve the quality of the barn for the exhibitors and fair participants. Concrete has been poured in a large majority of the poultry barn. A special thank you is extended for the generous donations from various businesses, individuals and organization for making this possible.

The Junior Fair Poultry Committee would like to thank the following for helping support the project. The gold level ($1,000 and more) sponsors on the poultry barn

include Darke County Farm Bureau, Marion Local Young Farmers, Keller Feed & Grain Inc, King & Sons Poultry Service Inc, Darke County Pork Producers, Cal-Maine Foods, Darke County Agriculture Society, The Andersons Ethanol Plant and Cooper Farms Foundation. The silver

($500-$999) sponsors of the poultry barn projects include Farm Credit Services Mid America, Versailles Branch, Versailles Feedmill, Matt & Morgan Aultman & Family and Dave Shives Concessions. The bronze (under $500) sponsorship donors were Dave Knapp Ford, Jeff & Dena Wueb-

ker & Family, Versailles FFA Alumni, Melvin & Mary Ann Stucke, Mark & Mary Ann Stucke, Menke Consulting, Inc, Hunt’s Butchering Shop, Weaver Brothers, Kenny & Karla Greer & Family, Zac Longenecker, Dave & Karen Niley, Jerry Marker, Jim and Diane Zumbrink, Diane EvansState Farm Insurance, Richard and Karen Delk, Randy and Sharon Fourman and Scott and Cindy Riffle.

At the 2014 Darke County Junior Fair Poultry Sale several special items will be sold at the auction to help support the remaining cost of the poultry barn concrete

Seven nights of horseshoes set GREENVILLE – The Great Darke County Fair has dedicated seven nights to the 2014 Horseshoe Pitching Tournaments.

Cash premiums and trophies will be awarded.

The tournaments are open to men and women.

Aug. 15 – Top 6 40foot pitchers will pitch in Class 1. Top 6 30-foot pitchers will pitch in

Class 2. Mixed entries will be Class 3 (maybe hand).

Round Robin Classes will begin at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $5.

Aug. 16 – First 36 entries desiring to pitch at 1 p.m. will be formed in Double Tournament Pairs. Pairs to be drawn high/low. Entry fee is $5 Aug. 17 – Eighteen pitchers will compete in

a King of the Hill Tournament at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $5.

Aug. 18 – Darke County Horseshoe Club Tournament. Entry is limited to current DCHC members. Pitching starts at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $5.

Aug. 19 – First 18 entries desiring to pitch at 6 p.m. will be formed in

Illumination Festival will have fair booth GREENVILLE – The Illumination Festival Committee will once again have a booth at the Great Darke County Fair. The committee will be presenting its eighth annual festival of contemporary gospel music at the fairgrounds on Sept. 20 and 21. This year’s featured artists include Tenth Avenue North, Britt Nichole, and Plumb. Additional bands are expected to perform at the annual event.

Day One will be held Sept. 20 and will be geared to youth groups as a kick off for their fall events. There will be special music with the Amplified youth group and a special speaker. The youth service begins at 6 p.m.

The festival will also host its Light in the Darke 5K Run. The run

will be held 8:30 p.m. at the Darke County Fairgrounds, after the Day One service. Special lighting will light the path for runners during this event. More information can be found at www. goodtimeraces.com A church service, Coffee House and activities for youth will be held throughout the day on Sept. 21.

More information on the Illumination Festival can be found at www.illuminationfestival.org or visit their booth in the Coliseum during the fair.

Tickets will also be available in the booth during the fair. Tickets are $25 for general admission (grandstand only – does not include track), $30 for track (standing only), $30 for box or reserved seating (includes track), and $50 VIP seating

Demo Derby returns on August 23 GREENVILLE – Smash It Derby will bring the Demolish Derby back to the Great Darke County Fair on Aug. 23, 7 p.m.

This year’s main event features the Modified Class with $1,500 to win.

Additional classes include Mild Weld, Compact Car, Modified and Stock Classes and Mowers.

For derby rules, visit www.smashitderby.com.

For additional information, call Tim, (740) 8572033.

Tickets are available in the Grandstand or in the Pits. A Pit Pass is $15.

Purchase your tickets in advance at the Fair Box Office, online – www. darkecountyfair.com or by phone, 800-736-3671 or 548-5044.

(chairs on the track in front of the stage. Tickets are an additional $5 the day of the show.

President welcomes fair goers The Board of Directors and I would like to thank each and every one of you who contribute to help make our fair one of the best in the country.

We strive to bring a wide variety of entertainment, food and exhibits each year, making the Great Darke County Fair the place to meet friends and family every year.

The Board of Directors, employees and volunteers work countless hours to make the fair what it is today. We sincerely hope you enjoy the fair as much as we do.

Richard Delk, president

6-person Classes to pitch in a Round Robin event.

Entry fee is $5.

Aug. 20 – Open to the first 18 entries, pitching in 6-person Classes, starting at 6 p.m. The entry is $5.

Aug. 21 – Darke County Championship Tournament Pitchers must be entered and qualified by 30 minutes before starting times.

New for the horseshoe courts this year is a Cornhole Tournament on Aug. 22. This is a blind draw, double elimination tournament. The event begins at 5 p.m.

projects. Those items include poultry container with flowers donated by Countryside Landscaping, large roaster picture donated by Jeff and Dena Wuebker, gift certificates for poultry products donated by King & Sons

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Band Spectacular set GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair will host the annual Band Spectacular in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 18, 7 p.m. The Band Spectacular features bands from Darke County Schools and the surrounding

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The Gene Riegle Memorial mugs will be given away on closing night of the racing program.

Hometown jockey will be honored at races

Chelsey Keiser will be honored during the Great Darke County Fair. An all-female driver’s race will be held to recognize her accomplishments.

GREENVILLE – The Darke County Agricultural Society is proud to announce they will be honoring Darke County native Chelsey Keiser, as they race the all-female driver’s race closing night in her honor. Chelsey is a 2010 Versailles graduate and daughter of Mike and Debbie Keiser of North Star. She is a jockey, currently hanging her tack at Suffolk Downs in Boston where she is in the top 10 in Jockey Standings.

Chelsey will be on hand for the winners circle presentation and

Chelsey. According to Brian Jones, owner of the Snack Shop, “it’s a total pleasure to help honor this young lady. She is the best kept secret in horse racing in Darke County.

She is very successful in a male dominated sport.

She rides very aggressive, yet displays a wonderful ability to get a horse to relax, then fire for home.

Hopefully we can show some young folks to dream big like Chelsey.”

Closing night will also feature a Gene Riegle Memorial Open Pace commemorative mug to

she is no stranger to the winners circle. In 2014 her mounts have taken her there 36 times with earning in excess of $700,000. In 2013, her first year, she found pay dirt 64 times. Her earnings in 2013 were over 1.4 million. Her biggest win to date was on Tooth N Claw in the Maryland Million Starter Handicap.

The Snack Shop in New Madison will sponsor a giveaway to the first 500 fans that purchase a racing program an autographed win photo of

the first 1,000 fans who purchase a race program.

The giveaway begins at 6 p.m. in the grandstand.

Racing returns to Greenville, on Aug. 15 for the Great Darke County Fair’s annual week long race meet. Racing also takes place on Aug. 16, 21 and 22 in the afternoons and nights. Afternoon post times are 1 p.m. except Aug. 22 will be at noon. Evening post times at 7 p.m.

Condition sheets can be found at www.generieglememorial.com.

Grandstand will have big lineup GREENVILLE – There is plenty to see and do in front of the Grandstand at the fair. Highlighting activities is seven sessions of Harness Racing.

Events kick off on Aug. 15, 11 a.m., with the School Cheerleading Contest. There is free admission to this event.

Later that evening, horse races return to the fair, 7 p.m. There is free admission to this event.

On Aug. 16, horse racing will take place at 1

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Josh Turner and Scotty McCreery will hit the stage on Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available.

On Aug. 18, 7 p.m., high school bands from around the county will converge on the Great Darke County Fair. The annual Band Spectacular will showcase Darke County’s top talent with a prelude to football season and band contests. The cost of admission is $3.

Tractors Pullers will invade the fairgrounds on Aug. 19 with the Darke County Tractor Pullers at 10 a.m. and the Grand National Tractor Pull at 7 p.m. Visit www.darkecountyfair.com or call the fairgrounds for ticket prices, 548-3330.

Day two of the Grand National Tractor Pull will be held on Aug. 20, 7 p.m.

Visit www.darkecountyfair.com or call the fair-

grounds for ticket prices, 548-3330.

Also on Aug. 20 will be the annual Veterans Memorial Parade and Service, 5:30 p.m. There is free admission to this event.

The Parade of Champions, showcasing Darke County’s Junior Fair Participants and the Darke County Fair Parade Marshall will be held on Aug. 21, 10 a.m. Afternoon horse racing begins at 1 p.m. and evening horse racing begins at 7 p.m.

There is free admission to all of these events.

Horse racing returns on Aug. 22 for two great shows at 1 and 7 p.m.

There is free admission to both events.

The final event in front of the Grandstand for the 2013 Great Darke County Fair is the ever-popular Demolition Derby. Smash It Demolition Derby will present the derby on Aug. 23, 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for general admission and pit passes are $15.

East Main at fair GREENVILLE – The East Main Church of Christ, 419 East Main St., Greenville, will be at the Great Darke County Fair’s “Spiritual Life Center” on Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to approximately 8 p.m.

In the morning, the church will be providing donuts, coffee, orange juice and milk in cooper-

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Throughout the day, there is the opportunity

to sign up for two free passes to “Illumination 2014” Christian concert with a drawing around 8 p.m. In the evening there will be music shared by local artists Kandee Combs at 6 p.m. and Bernie Jendrusik at 7 p.m.

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Veteran organizations from around the county will participate in the parade and service in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 20.

Armed Forces Day parade set GREENVILLE – The Great Darke County Fair will host Armed Forces Day on Aug. 20. On this day, veterans and immediate family members living in the same household are admitted free.

Proof of military service is required at the gate.

Active duty personnel

providing official active duty military I.D. Cards will be admitted free any day of the fair because their service to our country is appreciated.

Darke County’s veteran organizations will host a parade and services in front of the Grandstand at 5:30 p.m. Note:

Kissel Bros. will bring thrills to fair GREENVILLE – For 33 years, Kissel Bros.

Shows has been coming to the Great Darke County Fair. The company is known for offering safe, affordable entertainment to fair and other events across Ohio and northern Kentucky. The company has been family owned and operated for three years.

This year, Kissel Bros.

Shows has a wide variety of attractions for kids of all ages. Smaller kids will enjoy The Wiggle Wurm, Happy Swing and Mini Pirate Ship. All are expected to be operational during the 158th Great Darke County Fair.

Many of the familiar thrill rides will also be available, including some of the company’s most popular rides like Musik Express, Pharaoh’s Fury, Eagle Wheel, Screamer,

Zipper, Rock-O-Plan and Paratrooper. Smaller riders will enjoy the Dragon Wagon, CastleMania, Carousel, Super Trucks and more.

The fun doesn’t stop with the rides, Kissel Bros. also offers great fun with a huge assortment of games and outstanding concessions.

Now is the time to purchase your tickets to enjoy this great entertainment all fair long.

Visit them online to find special rates you can’t get anywhere else. These prices won’t last long and they are the lowest they will ever be. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.kisselbros.com. Rides are open Sunday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.

Parade participants and spectators not wanting to pay to watch the NPTA event must exit the Grandstand immediately following the conclusion of the memorial parade and service.

Also, be sure to visit the Veteran’s Building next to the Coliseum any day during the fair.

Watch for special displays from all branches of the military.

GREENVILLE – Be sure to visit the Fine Arts Department during your trip to the fair.

This is where you will find the works of some of the surrounding area’s great artists and photographers and upcoming artists and photographers on display.

The Fine Arts Department is located next to the Spiritual Life Center (formerly Ohio Center), on the fourth Midway.

The Fine Arts Department is known for its outstanding displays.

One can find nearly every form of artwork in this building. This department is interested in the purely aesthetic endeavor, as distinguished from the useful arts. It includes: Fine Art painting, drawing, photography, pottery, sculpture and wood carving. Plus, check back throughout the week to find artists working on their craft and see firsthand how

a masterpiece is made and get tips on how you can do the same.

Are you interested in displaying your artwork? Bring your artwork to the Darke County Fairgrounds on Aug. 13, noon to 8 p.m. and Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All persons exhibiting artwork must have a fair ticket. All entries must be original

and be framed, except 3-dimensional and children’s division. Children’s artwork must be matted or mounted on poster board.

A panel of judges will judge and jury on Aug. 14, 2 p.m. The exhibition will open to the public and judging results announced on Aug. 15, 10 a.m.

Record breaker wins $500 GREENVILLE – An extra bonus of $500 will be awarded to the first horse breaking the Pacing Track Record and $500 awarded to the first horse breaking the Trotting Track Record in any 2014 scheduled race, with the understanding the $500 will

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Experience After one evening at The Inn at Versailles, you will wonder why you have never been there before. Each of the Inn’s 22 rooms boasts unique decor and ambiance with all the amenities that a fine European hotel has to offer.

Experience world class dining in a French country atmosphere at Michael Anthony’s at The Inn. Our award-winning restaurant includes a wide variety of Mediterranean and European favorites prepared in an old world style. Featuring wood fired steaks, chops, chicken, fresh fish and a numerous array of sautéed and pasta specialties. Our dessert menu changes with seasonal favorites, and all are made with the freshest ingredients right in our kitchen.

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Cheerleaders take center stage GREENVILLE – Cheerleaders from across the county and from around the state will converge on the Darke County Fair for the annual Cheerleading Competition on Aug. 15, 11 a.m. Individual cheerleaders, as well as large varsity, small varsity, jr. high, pee wee cheer teams and dance

divisions will compete for cash awards and individual medallions.

The event will take place in front of the Grandstand and admission is free.

Last year’s winners included Arcanum High School, Varsity Cheer; Ansonia Jr. High Cheerleaders, first place; Mississinawa Valley, Var-

sity Dance; and Mississinawa Valley, Jr. High Dance.

For more information or to register, call Velma, 337-2152, Beth, 337-7901, Jill, 5263923, or Lauren, 5263923. More information can also be found at www.darkecountyfair. com.

Sheep Shearing Contest is Aug. 20 GREENVILLE – Have you ever wondered where your wool sweater came from? Stop by the sheep barn on Aug. 20 and see how it got its start. The annual Darke County Sheep Shearing Contest will be held on that day at 6:30 p.m.

Any custom shearer, currently working in farm flocks, who has not previously won first prize in the Ohio State Fair Senior Sheep Shearing Contest is eligible to complete in Class I. Contestants will compete in groups of four. Drop shafts shearing equipment will be furnished

by Ohio Sheep Shearers Association and must be used by shaft shearers. Shearers may use

their own Shearmaster.

The classes are Juniors (open to anyone – 18 or younger as of Jan. 1), Seniors – over 18 – anyone who wins this class twice must go to Class I, County with $200 in prize money, and Champion of Champions. The Champion of Champions pays $150 for first, $100 for second, $75 for third, $50 for fourth, fifth and sixth.

The contest will be judged by representatives of the Ohio Sheep Shearers Association, all former Ohio Champions, using the following: Time of Shearing – 20 points; Absence of cuts on the sheep – 15 points; Handling of sheep – 15 points; Absence of cuts

in Fleece – 20 points; Condition of Fleece – 20 points; and Appearance of Shorn Sheep – 10 points.

One-hundred points are available.

First and second place trophies are donated by Larry Green and Rob Sando.

The Champion of Champions contest is open to all champions of recognized state, regional or national contests held anywhere. The 2014 winner of the Ohio senior shearing contest is not eligible to compete in the Champion of Champions Contest until 2015. Out of State Shearers will shear in the Champion of Champions Contest.

Poultry Dept. will host special events GREENVILLE – The Poultry Department is planning some fun events at this year’s fair.

Human Rooster Crowning Contest, Aug. 16, 6 p.m., Ages 3-8, trophy by Greenville Federal; 9-15, trophy

by Chicken Kitchen II, Greenville, 16-adult, trophy by Greenville National Bank. This contest is open to anyone present.

Human Turkey Calling Contest, Aug. 16, (following the Human Rooster Crowing Contest at approximately 7 p.m.)

– Ages 3-8, 9-15 and 16adult. All trophies sponsored by Cooper Farms.

This event is open to anyone present.

Pee Wee Poultry Show, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. Open to anyone eligible in the following classes: Ages 4 and 5 and Ages 6 to 8. You can win your age class only one time. All participants will receive participation ribbons.

First place, in each class, is presented in memory of Delbert Stump. Sec-

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Egg Decorating Contest, Aug. 20, following the chicken dress up, Poultry Barn. Open to any exhibitor or 4-H member. Ages 5-15 and 16 to Adult. Trophies donated by William R. Siefering Farm, Rossburg.

Chicken Dress Up, Aug. 20, noon, Poultry Barn. Open to any exhibitor, 4-H or open. Trophy presented by Brian Rismiller, Auctioneer.

Rooster Crowing Contest, Aug. 20, 2 p.m., at the Poultry Barn. Greenville National Bank is sponsoring the first place trophy.

Junior Fair 2014 Livestock sales GREENVILLE – Junior Fair participants have worked with livestock and other projects throughout the year in anticipation of the 2014 Great Darke County Fair.

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Lamb Sale Tuesday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m., Sheep Arena Market Goat Sale Tuesday, Aug. 19,

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Shown are the Partners in Care that will have a booth at the Great Darke County Fair.

Partners in Care at the fair GREENVILLE – Once again Partners in Care will be in the corner of the Coliseum at the Great Darke County Fair. Participating this year are the Brethren Retirement Commu-

nity, Oakley Place, Sterling House/Clarebridge, Rest Haven, Heartland of Greenville, Union City Care Center, and Versailles Health Care Center. Each facility

will have a full day at the booth to answer any specific questions about their facility and distribute promotional items. They hope to see you there.

Race Horse 2013 Trophy Blanket list GREENVILLE – Every winning horse needs look great when they head back to the winners circle. The following businesses and individuals helped the winning horses look their best in 2013. Last year’s Race Horse Trophy Blanket sponsors from the Great Darke County Fair are as follows: 97.5 WTGR, 3-Way Electric, Inc., Advocate 360.org, Bolyard Heating and Cooling, Bunch Roofing Company, Caton’s Cycle Center, C.F. Poeppelman, Inc., Circle Mart, Clark Gas Station, Commercial Printing Company, DAR, Darke County Sheriff Patrol, Darke County Tractor Pullers Association, DCHHA, Diane Evans Insurance, Dr. Chris Gilbert, Eikenberry’s IGA Yummy Doughnuts, Family Health, Fitzwater Tree and Lawn Care, In Memory of Bruce Sickles, In Memory of Larry Fourman, In Memory of Gary Bowman, In Memory of Helen Ross, In memory of James T. Hope, In Memory of Myron Brown, In Memory of Sonny Shipp, Jr., G&G Floor Fashions, Pooch Parlor, Greenville Eagles #2177, Greenville Federal, Greenville Moose Lodge #329, Greenville National Bank, Greenville Street Dept. AFSCME

Beef & Pork Producers serve meals GREENVILLE – The Darke County Beef and Pork Producers invite everyone to A Day at the Fair. They will be serving Ribeye Steak and/or Marinated Pork Chop Sandwiches prepared on the grill by the members of these associations. These special meals will only be served two days during the fair, Aug. 16 and 17.

Serving time is from noon to 8 p.m. in front of the Cattle Show Arena.

4-H CLUB NEWS

Ansonia 4-H The meeting was called to order at the Greenville Park Shelter House on June 10.

Pledges were said and roll call was taken by answering with your favorite summer activity. Officers gave their report and the motion passed. The both theme for the fair was decided at the meeting.

The next meeting will be at the Ansonia First Church of God for club judging. The meeting was adjourned.

Local 3844, Hansbarger Home Solutions, Hartzell Veterinary Service, Hawk’s Cry Farm, Hittle Buick GMC, Inc., Horse Gold, Inc., Hupman’s Lawncare & Landscaping, JZ Property Maintenance, Jim Gable Insurance, Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, Marvin Godown Memorial FFA Pace, Midwest Auctioneers – Mike Baker, Myers Excavating, NuWay Builders, OliverFloyd Funeral Home, Plessinger Brothers Florist, Reid Hospital, Rismiller Auctioneer Service, Second National Bank, State Representative Jim Buchy, Tangles, The Bootery, The Daily Advocate, The Flower Patch, Troutwine Auto Sales, VFW Post 7262 – Past Commanders and Past Presidents.

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Memorial Futurity Trophy Sponsor was Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln Mercury and the 2013 Floral Sponsor was Plessinger Brothers Florists.

GREENVILLE – It’s that time of the year for fairs and festivals. When attending these events, take caution to the dangers that may be present. The Darke County Health Department would like people to protect themselves from pathogens, such as E. Coli, Salmonella enteric, and Cryptosporidium parvum that are largely associated with animal exhibits at agricultural fairs and petting zoos.

These microorganisms are shed in the feces of animals. They are microscopic and it is not possible to know if

a surface, food, or water is contaminated by just looking at it. When proper hand washing is not done after contacting the animals (or simply being in the barn with them) it could lead to dangerous situations. In Ohio alone, there have three outbreaks of E. Coli in the past six years at agricultural fairs in Medina, Lorain and Wyandot counties. Most recently, several H3N2v swine flu cases have been reported from the Butler County Fair.

Here are some helpful hints to minimize the risk of infection while visiting

animal exhibits: * Do not store or consume foods or drinks where animals are held.

Thoroughly wash hands before handling foods or drinks. * Hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap. Dry with a single-use paper towel. * The use of waterless hand sanitizer is also helpful, but not full proof. This should only be used if hand washing is not available.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Darke County Health Department, 548-4196.

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Patterson Patchers The Patterson Patchers held their May meeting on May 20 at Yorkshire Hall. The meeting began with the pledges led by Claire Mueller and was followed by roll call done by Kari Mangen. Thirty-nine

4-H CLUB NEWS members were present at this meeting. The club then heard a health report given by Ivan Pohlman.

After this, a treasurer’s report was given by Colleen Pohlman. The club currently had $1,175.72.

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The club then discussed the different animals that can be shown, rabbits (both breeding and market) sheep, poultry and goats. The club focused in on DNA samples, practice skillathons and key skillathon materials for goats.

After this discussion, the club voted and approved that some of the profits from the cake wheel at Poultry Days would go to the 4-H members that were participating in 4-H camp this summer. Club members then received their new club t-shirts and talked about Poultry Days.

The club members were also given the opportunity to sign up to work the cake wheel and/or participate in the bake-a-rama for the Darke County Fair.

The meeting was then adjourned and members who wanted to, participated in a recreational activity brought in by Maggie Hedrick and Megan Marchal.

The clubs next meeting was held on June 17 at the Yorkshire Hall.

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Elaine Fitzgerald receives her $100 prize from Gregory Peck, Jennifer Peck, Velma Campbell and Daryl Riffle. (file photo)

Senior Citizens get in free on Aug. 18 GREENVILLE – Monday, Aug. 18 is Senior Citizens Day at the Great Darke County. Senior Citizens, age 60 and older, will be admitted free at the gate. A special

prize will be given to the oldest person attending the fair and registering before 11 a.m. Elaine Fitzgerald won the title last year at 103 years of age.

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Darke Co. Beef The Darke County Beef 4-H Club met on July 8, at the fairgrounds Youth Building. This meeting was held with Livestock In General Club. Emily Vanhorn, president, called the meeting to order. Both American and 4-H Pledges were said. Carver Gostomsky read the secretary’s report. Isaac Gehret gave treasurer’s report $3,032. Heath Barga gave health and safety report of when rinsing start at feet so you don’t stress too much. Theme for the evening was patriotic. There were four participants and all four won. Cloverbuds were dismissed.

Old Business: If you went to 4-H camp see Isaac for reimbursement.

There are two openings for Jr. Fairboard in the beef department and applications are available up front or online. Applications are due Aug. 1.

The Jr. Fairboard also looks good on a resume.

See Jenny Crandall for scholarship applications; they are due back

by Aug. 5. Skillathon is July 19, at the Youth Building. Make up beef skillathon is July 29, 6 p.m., at the extension office. Open class entries are also due July 19, in the coliseum.

There are committee sheets available after meeting.

New Business: See Linda Fourman if you have any changes on weight slips. Linda also has last year buyer sheets available if interested. Tim Rhoades announced Heather and Jason Manning have open class paper work for entries. Pick up pa-

per work and have it filled out ahead of time.

The new barn will have smooth floors and they are looking into something to put down the aisle ways. Luann announced she has fair tickets to sign out and sell. There are now pink tickets for a female and blue for a male. The ticket stub must be filled out with first and last name for the club to get credit for the sale.

The tickets are now $20 each. Mike Fourman is doing stall assignments’ let him know how many animals you will be bringing. Thirteen dollars is a ball park figure on mulch per head. At weigh-ins this year you will specify if packer or other. The cattle office will be located between the FFA barn and rabbit barn. Tia Grilliot announced she and Katie Crandall will be taking pictures once again; one child is $30 and two or more $40.

If interested, pick up form and fill out and turn back in. Jenny announced there will still be barn decorating. The club will be going to the North Star parade on July 20. July 14 is the Jr. Fair king and queen contest. Cindy Riffell gave an update on the new barn; they’re setting steel and doing the roof. Immediately after meeting sign up for your 4-H classes.

Roll call was taken.

The next meeting will be Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m., at fairgrounds. Fair tickets are due. Fair committees will meet. The theme is camo. Clover buds will do their service project. Trever Mann made a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was seconded by

Jesse Lavy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

Trever Mann, reporter -----------Osgood Jolly We had the fifth meeting of the Osgood Jolly 4-H on May 3 lead

by Vice President Craig Poeppelmen.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Abby Bergman and the 4-H motto was led by Janelle Hoelscher. The attendance roll call was members saying their favorite flower. Four members gave demonstrations: Abby Bergman, on wall stenciling; Jaimee Hoelscher, on explanation of the food guide pyramid; Craig Poeppelman, what to expect at 4-H camp; and Mary Lou Hoelscher. Caitlynn Schemmel made a motion to support the club sponsoring two state fair delegate trophies for the Darke County Fair. Jamiee Hoelscher seconded the motion.

It was unanimously approved by members.

After the short meeting, we did some community service. We did outside/yard work for four Osgood senior citizens/shut-ins.

Some of the jobs we did were pulling weeds, planting flowers, mulching flowerbeds, washing windows, and picking up twigs.

Afterwards, the club bought pizza and pop for all. Later in the month, we did more community service. We sold poppies for the Osgood American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for honoring our veterans on Memorial Day weekend.

Kurt Meiring, reporter

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Canine Capers win at State Fair Spinal screenings DARKE COUNTY – Canine Capers 4-H Club would like to congratulate its members for the time and hard work they put in to attend and win at the Ohio State Fair.

Showmanship - Junior A - Austin Rismiller, 8th place; Junior B – Alisha Rismiller, 10th place, and Hannah Berry, 13th place Obedience - Beginner Novice A - Austin Rismiller, 7th place; Beginner Novice B - Nicole Berry, 6th place; Novice A – Lauren Heitkamp, 3rd place; Pre-Novice - Hannah Berry, 15th place; Graduate Novice B - Kim Ledbetter, 6th place.

Rally - Advanced B Kim Ledbetter 8th and 5th places; Novice A – Austin Rismiller, 9th place; Novice B – Hannah Cloyd 6th and 14th places, Lauren Heitkamp 8th place, and Morgan Heitkamp 13th place You and Your Dog - Junior B - Alisha Rismiller, 11th place; In-

State Fair Dog Poster winners from Canine Capers 4H Club. In Junior category, (r-l) Austin Rismiller is holding sister’s (Alisha Rismiller, not pictured) poster, receiving 12th place, Mercedes Geesaman, 14th place and Denay Geesaman, 15th place. Hanna Rice received 12th place in the Senior category.

termediate B – Sierra Keller, 11th place; Senior B – Hanna Rice, 12th place Skillathon – Austin Rismiller, 9th place (9 yr olds), Hannah Berry, 9th place (11 yr olds), Sierra Keller, 8th place (12 yr olds), Morgan Heitkamp, 9th place (13 yr olds), Nicole Berry, 7th place, Lauren Heitkamp, 14th (15 yr olds), Hannah Cloyd, 2nd place (17 yr olds), Kim Ledbetter 9th place (18 yr olds)

Free Style - Single B Hannah Berry, 5th place Drill Team (8-9 members) - 1st place Alisha Rismiller, Hanna Rice, Lauren and Morgan Heitkamp, Hannah Berry and Hannah Cloyd from Canine Capers and Makennah Hutcheson and Taylor Meyers from Doggone Kids Landon Keller received 1st place in Whether goats and 5th in Showmanship

GREENVILLE – Johnston Chiropractic Clinic, Inc., 109 Rhoades Avenue, Greenville, will be providing free MyoVision Spinal Screenings in the coliseum at the Great Darke County Fair.

They feel they have a duty to reach out and help the community in many ways. Their first priority and greatest ability is to provide the community with natural health care and wellness through chiropractic care. They believe the best thing that could help the health and health care costs of the community is for everyone to be receiving the benefits of chiropractic.

They are not stopping there. They are also raising donations for Grace Resurrection Community Center (GRCC). This year’s goal is $10,000!

GRCC is a nondenominational Christian organization dedicated to

to provide or further relationships with Christ by being of service to all people of Darke County in need.

They will be at the fair this year to educate the public about the benefits of chiropractic and to raise money for GRCC!

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4-H CLUB NEWS Grade A Kids The Grade A Kids 4-H Club was well represented at the County Judging event which was held on July 11. On July 24, the presentation of awards took place for county rosettes and state fair delegates at the Moose Lodge in Greenville. Congratulations to all the members who received awards!

They are as follows: State Fair Delegates – Emma York – Shopping Savvy-Junior; Natalie Wuebker – Look Great for Less, Yeast Breads on the Rise and Club Leadership; Victoria Wuebker – Loungewear and Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals; Kate Griesdorn – Scrapbooking – Junior; Kyle Wuebker – Lawn Care – Senior, Grill Master and Robotics 1: NeXT Technology; Jacob Wuebker – Tractor – Intermediate; Thomas Shaw – Welding and Self Determined – Leadership; Megan Rismiller – Party Planner; Laura Wuebker – Snack Attack; Emily Walters – Self Determined - Camp Counseling; and Abigail Kramer – Self Determined – Quilting.

County Rosettes – Megan Rismiller – Sew for Others, Alternate; Emily Walters – Scrapbooking - Senior, Alternate; Mariah Troutwine – Cake Decorating – Intermediate Junior, Alternate, Tops for Tweens and Scrapbooking – Junior; Natalie Wuebker – Family History Treasure Hunt 1st Year, Alternate and Leadership Road Trip; Abigail Kramer – Self Determined – Senior, Alternate; Victoria

Wuebker – Science Fun with Kitchen Chemistry, Alternate and Food and Fitness for Fun; Kyle Dirksen – ATV; and Molly Walters – Adventures in Home Living.

The club was also well represented at the Junior Fair King and Queen contest that took place on July 15, at Memorial Hall in Greenville. King candidate for the club was Thomas Shaw and queen candidates were Emily Walters and Abigail Kramer. Thomas was crowned the king for the 2014 Fair. Thanks to all candidates for representing our club and doing a wonderful job.

Congratulations to all of the county winners who received awards and congratulations to Thomas for being crowned King.

Cassie Parsons, reporter ----------Pets-n-Partners The Pets-n-Partners meeting was called to order on April 21 by Vice President Alex Knight.

The pledges were led

by Mathew Knight and Kirsten Meier. The Secretary Cheyenne Meyers read the March meeting minutes and it was approved. The meeting minutes were motioned by Colton McCartney and seconded by Riley McCartney.

Treasurer’s report was read and motioned to be accepted. The report was motioned to be accepted by Kirsten Meier and seconded by Victoria Meyers. The club raised money from the pie fundraiser that was added to the account.

The heath report was

given and it was “Wear sunscreen to help protect you from harmful skin cancers caused by the sun.” The safety report was given and it was “It’s starting to get warm so wear sunscreen when going outdoors.

Also drivers watch out for tractors as the season is starting.”

There was no unfinished or old business at this meeting. There was also no new business at this meeting. The Advisor’s report is that cake decorating will be the second Saturday in May at noon. Also, Bob had a meeting with all the woodworking kids after the meeting. Patty passed out books and calendars. She stated please do not wait to start your books and please ask one of the advisors for help if needed.

On June 28 will be the pool party at the Greenville pool from 6-9 for the dog 4-H kids. Riley McCartney made a motion for the club to pay $20 for the club to attend and Nathan Knight second the motion.

Patty asked the club if they would like to sell Darke County discount cards with the humane society for $19.95 dollars. The club motioned to sell them. Kirsten Meier made the motion and Mathew Knight seconded it.

There will be a fun match on June 21 in the coliseum. See Patty if you are interested. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. It was motioned by Victoria Meyers and seconded by Nathan Knight.

Tessa Jobes, reporter

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THE IVAN & ELLA MAE BARGA TRUSTS LAND AUCTION

250 AC M/L located in Mississinawa Twp. Darke Co., OH

THURS. ~ AUGUST 28, 2014 @ 5:PM **Auction Site: Ft. Recovery American Legion 2490 St. Rt. 49 – Ft. Recovery, Ohio 45846

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TUESDAY – AUGUST 19TH @ 5:30 PM 1113 Washington Ave. – Greenville, OH 45331 Showings anytime by appointment!

This property is located in the south area of Greenville ½ block north of Birt St., close proximity to the hospital, fairgrounds, and south town shopping. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with living room and kitchen. Also included is a 24x30 detached garage with overhead door and rear alley access. Both the garage and home have vinyl covered exteriors with front & rear decks. Terms: The property has been appraised for the estate at $45,790 and will sell for 2/3rds or more of the appraisal value or $30,526.

A $3,000 escrow deposit is required down day of auction with balance due and payable within 45 days from day of auction.

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WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 27TH @ 6:00 PM 116 Taylor St. – Bradford, OH 45308 Showings anytime by appointment!

LARRY L. CALVERT, SR Offering both individually and combined: This older 2 story home is very clean and has had Lannie Katheryn Calvert, Eexec. Tom Graber, Atty TRACT#1: 12920 Hillgrove-Ft. Recovery Rd, Union City, several updates. Included are 3 BR, 2 full bathrooms (1 Darke Co. Probate # 2014-4-001A OH 45390. Contains 67.23 acres m/l of mostly tillable farm up/1 down). Large front living room, kitchen/dining room land and road frontage. Home & buildings include a nice 2 AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCcombo, utility room, entryway with open stairway, an story, 3 BR home with attached garage, 2 car garage/shop, attached garage, covered front porch, and newer vinyl metal sided pole barn, and a large flat barn for storage. replacement windows and front/rear entry doors. This Also included are 3 grain bins totaling approx. 11,000 4264 Brown Road - Ansonia, OH 45303 property has been appraised for the estate at $50m930 bu. of onsite grain storage, one with dryer and stirator. and will sell subject to Darke Co. Probate Court approval.

Saturday – August 30th @ 9:30 AM Bordered by the Mississinawa River for good drainage.

Terms: $3,000 escrow deposit required down day of DRAFT HORSE & SHOW HORSE EQUIPMENT & TRACT#2: 34.46 acres m/l of tillable farm land. Located at auction with the balance due and payable with in 30 days SUPPLIES –CONSTRUCTION & FARM EQUIP. & SHOP the corner of Hillgrove-Ft. Recovery and Lawrence roads from date of auction.

TOOLS – ANTIQUES & HOUSEHOLD w/ adequate open drainage.

Draft/Show Horse Equip. & Farm ImplementsTHE ESTATE OF TRACT#3: 13043 Light Rd., New Weston, OH 45348.

12-14 passenger covered wagon w/ hydro brakes, 12-13 MADELEINE R. SUMMERS Contains 99.4 acres m/l of farm land including significant ft. length, rear step & hand Beth Collins, Exec.

Paul Wagner, Atty. open & grass water ways for drainage and ample road rail & 14” rubber wheels Darke Co. Probate Case #: 2011-1-258 frontage. Plus a 3,700 bu. onsite grain bin. w/ additional set of snow TRACT#4: 49 acres m/l of tillable farm land located at the runners by Trailer RV AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCcorner of Van Kirk & Staudt roads and bordered by ample Ranch Ionia, Iowa; 2 seat open water ways. parade sleigh incl. runners TERMS: $5,000 required down per tract day of auction, on wheels; 1993 Triple S 132 N. Main St. – West Alexandria, OH 45381 balance due within 40 days.

Fabrication hydraulic self contained horse drawn Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for Saturday - August 23rd @ 9:30 AM power unit w/ ground driven more information including pictures, maps, etc. or call 937ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES, & GUNS PTO & topper; John Deere 548-2640 for your bidders packet.

– QUALITY FURNISHINGS & FURNITURE 2 row horse drawn planter; THE TRUSTS OF IVAN B. Antiques, Collectables, & Guns: Husker single bottom plow; Early walnut 2 drawer night stand; (2) Matching pressed & ELLA MAE BARGA Fore cart & tongue; Draft back Victorian chairs; Gary Barga, Trustee Jim Detling, Atty. horse size selection of bits Long drop leaf cherry & bridles; Double set of draft AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCtable; Walnut Victorian horse size harness w/ 26” washstand w/ braille & 28” collars; Wood shafts; paper; Oak glass china Wagon tongues; Metal & wood single & double trees; cabinet; Brass marble Wood drag; Bush Hog rotary top Victorian fern stand; Tuesday – Sept. 30th 2014 @ 5:PM mower; 6 ft. pull type disc; 8 Walnut Parlor table; 200 +/- ACRES W/ 2 HOMES ft. Oliver drill; IH 18-7 Grain Victorian settee sofa; 132 N. Main St (St. Rt. 503) – drill; IH 470 18ft. folding Plank chairs; Binoculars; disc w/ harrow; J&M 250 West Alexandria, OH 45381 (2) Brass buckets; (15+) bu. Hopper wagon; 250 gal.

Selling by the multi-parcel auction method – Offering Longaberger baskets; field sprayer; in individual tracts & combined.

Figurines; Gilbert Construction Equip./ {**Auction Site: Auction will be held at the home Pressed Kitchen clock; Woodworking & Shop located on Tract # 1 at 132 N. Main St.**} Quilting supplies & Tools HOMES WILL BE OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS patches; Shirley Temple & Ceramic KilnON AUGUST 23 FROM 11-3 jointed doll; Lace table Delta 18” variable speed cloths; Sea side oil scroll saw; Craftsman 12” painting; Crocks; Crock band saw/sander, & stand; pottery; Hull pottery vase; Craftsman 15 ½” drill press; B&D radial arm saw; Delta 10” table saw; Delta 12” Portable planer; Delta 6” motorized Pressed glass bowls; jointer; Delta router/shaper & table; B&D hinge butt template Cobalt vases; Davy kit; Dowell jig; Wood clamps; Wood working supplies; Briggs Crockett fire king bowl; & Stratton 7HP Generator; Simplicity front tine tiller; Makita Mustache cup; Salt dips; gas concrete saw; Gas tamper; Port. Masonry wet saw; Franciscan china set; A-Frame port. Hoist w/ 1 ½ ton chain hoist; Alum. Brake; Echo Limoge Haviland china; RS chain saw; Knipco space heater; Clarks SS Shop Vac; White Prussia C&S; Bearsmill bowl Gate workbench; Power hand tools incl: Dewalt cordless & plate pottery; Weller& Hull drill & recip. saw kit; Milwaukee elec. recip. Saw; Craftsman pottery; (2) HP double globe 12” worm drive saw; Milwaukee circular saw; B&D Port. Belt lamps; Cake plate; Breakfast sander; Makita cordless drill; (New) Milwaukee elec. drill and set; HP deep bowl & plates; • 132 N. Main St. W. Alex. – This 200 +/- acres includes a more; Good sel. of hand and garden tools (2) Walk behind Waffle block cracker jar; (2) newer custom built brick home with a walk out basement mowers; Ward lawn sweeper; Elec. weed trimmer; Pull type RS Prussia pcs. Incl. carnation built in 2001. Home includes a great room with rear lawn seeder; Sorted hardware; Cement mixer & trough; 40 C&S sets; Purple Carnival bowl; walk out deck, kitchen with custom oak cabinets, dining ft. wood ext. ladder; Wood concrete forming material incl.

Marigold Carnival butterfly & area, & built-in china cabinet. The split floor plan offers 3 form wedges; David White transit; Sev. complete scaffolding berries berry bowl; Dice & Lace sections & 20 ft. Alum. Walk plank; Band saw blades; Acet/ bedrooms, 2 full baths, including a suite w/ garden tub & Oxy torch & hose; Fishing supplies & tackle; New LC 50 carnival bowl; Covered Eye walk-in closet. This home features attractive country views Insinkerator disposal; Ext. cords;; Shop floor fan; Hand fuel Winkered compote; Ironstone from every angle. Selling with 5 acres. pump; 220 Elec. Shop heater; Step ladder; Iron stakes; China; (3) Salisia Stag saucers; Winchester Model 88, Amaco ceramic single phase elec. kiln; Elec. power washer; 308 rifle; Western Field Model 19, 16 ga. single shot gun; Ladder racks; House foundation jacks; Alum. Coil stock; Wards Western Field 491A 22 Bolt action rifle w/ scope; Temp. power pole; Garden planter; Plywood & other lumber; German model 98 Military Rifle; Remington model 11-48, New hardware & bins; Bumper hitch; Jumper cables; 16 ga. Auto shot gun; Marlin 100 yr. Comm. gold trigger Antiques & Householdlever action 22 rifle (NIB & not fired).

Boat motor; Old Clipper seed separator; Old glass butter Quality Furnishings & Furniture churn; (2) Copper Apple/butter kettle & stirrer,(2) Apple Whirpool washer & dryer; Hotpoint SxS refrigerator; Sharp parer/peelers; HR Apple cider press; Outdoor elec. grill; TV & stand; Stereo & speakers; St. James Berne sofa; Horseshoe pitch set; (2) Sm. boat wenches; Coolers; 7.4 cu Kitchen dinette w/ 4 chairs; Upholstered swivel rocker; ft refrig./freezer (like new); Amana washer & dryer set; Legal Oak sofa table; 3 Pc. United Queen BR suite w/ S&M; (3) 2 drawer file cab.; Swintec elec. typewriter; Copy mach.

Pc. Wicker BR suite; Queen bed S&M & headboard; (2) stand; Desk chair & office supplies; Pole lamp; 8 ft. lighted Matching marble top end tables; (2) Brass table lamps; New wreath; Sentry portable safe (no combo); 5ft. metal desk; Night stand; Wood cab.; Chest of drawers; (2) Matching 6 ft brass floor lamp; Oak 2 drawer night stand; Sewing box; book cases; CD rack; Love seat/sofa; (new) Crosley record/ Linens & bedding; Wall hangings & paintings; Elec. kitchen CD player; Pro Foam XP treadmill; (2) Maple EA end tables; appliances; Corningware; Cookware; Flatware; Punch • 88 N. Main St. W. Alex. - The second home has been an Kitchen items & supplies; Card table & chairs; Maytag Elec. bowl set; Candles; Artificial Fig tree; Power tools Garden excellent rental home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a detached ringer washer; Mercury 110 boat motor & stand; 4 drawer items & hand tools; Patio chairs; Garden seeder; Wheel garage, exterior siding, and standing seam roof. This home chest of drawers; Artificial Christmas tree; Retail wire barrow; Kerosene lamp; Home Lite chain saw; Alum. Step is in good condition and also sells with 5 acres. rack display; Computer table; Book case; Plastic storage ladder; Shop vac; and many more quality furnishings not • The remaining 190 +/- acres is mostly tillable land and containers; many more items not listed!! *Auctioneer’s listed. *Auctioneer’s Note: A very good selection of items. will be offered in 3 tracts (acreage to be determined), with Note: All items have been very well maintained and always Please allow for extra travel time as there are several road occupancy at the removal of the current standing crop. stored under cover. Nice selection of all categories including detours in the surrounding area north of the auction site. household furnishings. Terms: All items must be paid for Terms: All items must be paid for and picked up day of Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for and picked up day of sale. Accepted payments are Cash, auction. Accepted payments are Cash, Check w/ ID, and additional photos, aerial maps, etc. Full bidders packets are check w/ ID, Visa or Master Card w/ additional 3 % clerking Visa or Master Card w/ an additional 3 % fee. available by contacting the auction office at 937-548-2640. fee. Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for Please visit WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM for TERMS: $5,000 down per tract day of auction with more info & pictures. more info and pictures. balance due within 35 days from auction date.

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