2015 Great Darke County Fair Edition by The Early Bird

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Great Darke County Fair Edition

Hayes headlines 2015 Darke County Fair concert GREENVILLE – Hunter Hayes will headline the annual concert at the Great Darke County Fair on Aug. 23 during the 159th Great Darke Fair. Four-time GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes is a Louisiana-born, Nashvillebased singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who roared onto the music scene in 2011 with his Platinum-selling, No. 1 self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records. With three No. 1 singles already under his belt (including the multiPlatinum smash “Wanted,” “Somebody’s Heartbreak,”

and “I Want Crazy”), Hayes delves into deeper material on his new album, Storyline. The emotional lead single “Invisible” resonates with fans across the globe and new single “Tattoo” is already Top 25 and climbing at Country radio. Hayes is currently headlining shows across the U.S. and Canada and will bring his headlining Tattoo Tour to Greenville on Aug. 23. For more information, visit www.hunterhayes.com. All seats are reserved. Track seats are $40 each and Grandstand seats are $37 each. Tickets are avail-

Campbell worked to make fair great GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair Safety Committee wants to remind local citizens of the traffic pattern that will be in place during the Great Darke County Fair. As many may recall last year, a new traffic pattern was put into effect at Gate 1 of the Darke County Fairgrounds. Gate 1 is located at the intersection of Sweitzer Street and Birt Street. The purpose of the change is to improve the overall safety of pedestrian traffic that crosses at that intersection during the week of the fair. Lane restrictions were put into place and efforts were made to clearly mark the pedestrian crossing areas. At the conclusion of last year’s fair the safety committee along with the support of all agencies involved decided to keep this in place for future fairs. The traffic pattern received positive reviews from fair attendees. A clearly marked pedestrian crosswalk is in place that crosses Sweitzer Street and Birt Street. The crosswalk leads pedestrians to the walk-in entrance to the fair. The southbound traffic of Sweitzer Street shall remain in a single lane of traffic until passing the Gate 1 area. Any traffic exiting Gate 1 from the fair must turn right (south) on to Sweitzer Street. Northbound traffic on Sweitzer Street can continue north as normal. Any northbound traffic may also turn east on Birt Street as normal. Birt Street westbound will be closed at Central Ave to eliminate any traffic from entering onto Sweitzer Street from that direction. The lanes of travel in this

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area will be clearly marked with cones and verticades to assist motorists in remaining in their appropriate lanes until clearing the Gate 1 area. Citizens can expect to see the signs and cones to be in place approximately Wednesday or Thursday prior to the fair. The traffic pattern will be in effect Friday morning of the fair. There will be a clearly marked off area for pedestrians to walk in the grass area on the west side of Sweitzer Street and south of the Gate 1 entrance. This is to assist pedestrians coming from parking areas or businesses on that side of the street and eliminate the need for them to walk on the street when approaching Gate 1. Arrangements have been made for businesses in the area to still be accessible; however, you must obey the appropriate traffic signals and signs. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office and Greenville Police Department will be patrolling these areas to assist and make sure vehicular and pedestrian traffic have a safe Darke County Fair.

No Parking areas created during fair GREENVILLE – The City of Greenville is announcing several No Parking areas during the 2015 Great Darke County Fair. The city’s street department will be installing temporary no parking on the following streets from Aug. 20-29. * Central Ave. from Sherman St. to Birt St. (Both sides of street) * Martz St. from Ft. Jefferson Ave. to Sweitzer St. (South side of street) * Martz St. from Central Ave. to Harrison Ave. (Both sides of street) * Martz St. from Harrison Ave to Washington Ave. (South side of street) * Fair St. from Central Ave. to Gray Ave. (Both sides of street) * Harrison Ave. from Birt St. to Sherman St. (East side of street)

* Wayne Ave. from Birt St. to Sherman St. (East side of street) * Birt St. from Sweitzer St. to Washington Ave. (South side of street) * Sherman St. from Ft. Jefferson Ave. to Central Ave. (South side of street) * Sherman St. from Central Ave. to Wayne Ave. (Both sides of street) This has been deemed necessary during the fair to increase public safety for pedestrians, motorist, and residence. It will also allow Emergency vehicles and equipment to safely and efﬁciently move in and around these areas. The city apologizes for any inconvenience this might cause. For more information, contact the Safety Service Director at 548-1819.

able online at www.darkecountyfair.com, and by phone at 548-5044 using a debit or credit card. Tickets may also be purchased

at the Fair Box Ofﬁce, 800 Sweitzer St., Greenville. Persons 3 years of age and older are required to purchase a seat ticket. Persons

under 3 years of age are admitted free providing they sit on the lap of a paying seat ticket holder. Visit the Hunter

Hayes YouTube channel at https://www.youtube. com/user/hunterhayes to hear more from this talented artist.

Traffic pattern will change for fair GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair Safety Committee wants to remind local citizens of the traffic pattern that will be in place during the Great Darke County Fair. As many may recall last year, a new traffic pattern was put into effect at Gate 1 of the Darke County Fairgrounds. Gate 1 is located at the intersection of Sweitzer Street and Birt Street. The purpose of the change is to improve the overall safety of pedestrian traffic that crosses at that intersection during the week of the fair. Lane restrictions were put into place and efforts were made to clearly mark the pedestrian crossing areas. At the conclusion of

last year’s fair the safety committee along with the support of all agencies involved decided to keep this in place for future fairs. The traffic pattern received positive reviews from fair attendees. A clearly marked pedestrian crosswalk is in place that crosses Sweitzer Street and Birt Street. The crosswalk leads pedestrians to the walk-in entrance to the fair. The southbound traffic of Sweitzer Street shall remain in a single lane of traffic until passing the Gate 1 area. Any traffic exiting Gate 1 from the fair must turn right (south) on to Sweitzer Street. Northbound traffic on Sweitzer Street can continue north as normal. Any north-

bound traffic may also turn east on Birt Street as normal. Birt Street westbound will be closed at Central Ave to eliminate any traffic from entering onto Sweitzer Street from that direction. The lanes of travel in this area will be clearly marked with cones and verticades to assist motorists in remaining in their appropriate lanes until clearing the Gate 1 area. Citizens can expect to see the signs and cones to be in place approximately Wednesday or Thursday prior to the fair. The traffic pattern will be in effect Friday morning of the fair. There will be a clearly marked off area for pedes-

trians to walk in the grass area on the west side of Sweitzer Street and south of the Gate 1 entrance. This is to assist pedestrians coming from parking areas or businesses on that side of the street and eliminate the need for them to walk on the street when approaching Gate 1. Arrangements have been made for businesses in the area to still be accessible; however, you must obey the appropriate traffic signals and signs. The Darke County Sheriff’s Office and Greenville Police Department will be patrolling these areas to assist and make sure vehicular and pedestrian traffic have a safe Darke County Fair.

Message to new court… enjoy every moment BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – “Dear Future Royalty: Live life, enjoying every moment you have. One day you’re going to look back and it will be gone. You can handle it… nothing is too much… the little worries don’t matter.” That was just one of the messages 2015 Darke County Fair Queen Jenna Cline had for the new royal couple, Danielle Hesson and AJ Warner. According to Jenna that message would stand the test of time. She was the bubbly half of the 2014 royal couple. Thomas (Tommy) Shaw was the organizer half. During the Early Bird interview prior to the start of the Annie Oakley parade, he was called a half dozen times about the Royal Court’s entries. During the past year? “We were like a family,” said Tommy. “We had our differences, but in public we did it right!” Jenna praised her court. “I loved how awesome our court was,” Jenna said. “They were perfect. Asked to do something? They did it.” Now that their year was over, both acknowledged some sadness. “It’s kind of bittersweet,” Jenna said. The royal couple had multiple experiences they will always remember, humorous and otherwise. One favorite part for Tommy was the Skylift at the Ohio State Fair. “Yeah,” Jenna said, laughing. She heard a scream and asked one of her friends if it was her. “No,” came the answer. “That was Tommy!” “I’m a people person,” Tommy said. “I enjoyed going to the county fairs, talking to the people. We got to experience the hidden secrets of the other fairs… the glamor and the hardship.” Jenna enjoyed the state fair, noting she’d

never been there before. “The queen’s contest was an experience in itself,” she said. Katherine, the 2015 Ohio Fair Queen was a freshman at Ohio State University. “We instantly clicked,” Jenna said. The phone rang again; Tommy backed off to answer it. “He’s very good at handling all that parade stuff,” Jenna said. The book. “I loved that book,” Jenna said. “At ﬁrst I was kind of shocked, but all past queens gave their input to guide you during your term. I wrote 11 pages of do’s and don’ts… tips on the things we wanted to do but didn’t get done.” She added they were helping the court this year… giving them their baby steps. “It’s not scary,” she added. “It’s exciting!” Tommy talked about the

hard work and the reward. “What you put into it is what you get out of it,” he said. He also talked about his previous attempts to serve as Darke County Fair King. “It’s been my dream since my sister was Queen in 2004… if you have the goal and the dream, keep trying!” Finally he noted the importance of the job once the goal is reached… “What you do impacts the future,” he said. “Our proof is in that building (the Youth Building). All the legacies are there. The tradition.” Both were grateful to their families and court families, the junior and senior fairboards… all those who helped make their year a success. “They were fantastic,” Jenna said. “We thank them so much.”

2014 Darke County Fair Queen Jenna Cline and King Thomas Shaw. (Bob Robinson photo)

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. (Keith Foutz photo)

Saving spots a month in advance GREENVILLE – Mixed in with the concerts, Jr. Fair exhibits and shows, thrilling midway rides and

plenty of food, it’s possible the real reason people go to the fair is to get reacquainted with old friends. Nearly

a month before the fair began chairs started popping up in front of the Grandstand and near the Gazebo.

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Lots of fun planned with Granpa Cratchet GREENVILLE – Old Man Hits Chickens and Hits it Big! Just this past week local oldster/prankster Granpa Cratchet lost control, again, of his old truck coming down Big Haller Road. Those first on the scene thought the big landing had occurred and space aliens were taking over. What first appeared to be little white fluffy tuffs were seen falling out of the sky. An out of control vehicle of some unusual form had been seen streaking across the county just minutes earlier, all prompt-

ing calls to the local Sheriff’s ofﬁce. However, closer examination proved the white tuffs to be feathers. With no proof of aliens local members of the Sharpsville Chapter of BARF (Bi-Planetary Alien Research Forum), who were ﬁrst on the scene, promptly dismissed the incident to swamp gas and adjourned to the General Store in downtown Sharpsville for further discussion on the impact of feathers on the average bi-planetary alien researcher .

Plan to stop in for a bite to eat with Granpa Cratchet, if you dare, or just join in on the fun at the Great Darke County Fair.

With the arrival of the Sheriff and the settling of all the dust and commotion it was discovered to be nothing more than Granpa Cratchet gone out of control again in his old truck, this time landing smack dab in the middle of Granma’s chicken coop. The local mortician, also the county coroner, arrived and pronounced the supposed alien beings as chickens, who were now simply too squashed up to recognize as anything from planet Earth. Granpa claims his brakes went out, but most folks around here think his eyesight is what’s really out. When they ﬁnally got Granpa out of the chicken feeder he was lodged in they thought he had suffered trauma to the head, but it turns out he was just muttering about what was going to happen to him when Granma (his mother) found out he ran over all her chickens. He says, as a direct answer to prayer for deliverance (from Granma), he got an inspiration

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from Heaven and decided to open a new restaurant featuring various assorted chicken plates. Granpa has already set a promotional campaign in motion with a new slogan, “Chicken is always more tender when scrapped from a fender” or “Chicken tastes real good right off a truck hood.” He can’t decide which. In any case, the whole family will have tons of fun and lots of laughs as the kids learn the importance of working together. You can visit Granpa anytime at his home on the web at www.oldcoot.com. You can see him live when Granpa, Granma and Cousin Clem have the grand opening of their new Chicken Coop and Road Side Café during the 159th Great Darke County Fair that runs August 2129, 2015. It’s all free and sure to be as big a smash hit as the accident itself. Come and watch as Clem demonstrates his new hydropowered atomic chicken

Sheep committee sponsors scholarship GREENVILLE – The Darke County Jr. Fair Sheep committee will once again sponsor a scholarship fund at the 2015 Jr. Fair Lamb Sale at the Great Darke County Fair. Scholarships are given to Jr. Fair members who have completed market lamb or breeding sheep projects through 4-H or FFA in Darke County in at least 3 of the last 4 years. This scholarship is to recognize Jr. Fair Members that are completing their years of showing lambs through 4-H or FFA and who have been involved with the sheep industry. The Darke County Jr. Fair Sheep exhibitors have been very fortunate over the past years to have strong

supporters of the Lamb Scholarship. The scholarship fund is built from ﬁnancial pledges received from donors as well as the donation of proceeds from the sale of a lamb. Bidding pledges will be taken at the Jr. Fair Lamb Sale on Tuesday night, Aug. 25, 6 p.m. The 2014 Jr. Fair Lamb Scholarship recipients and the college or university they are attending are as follows: Emily Walters, The Ohio State University, Main campus; Taylor Bergman, Wilmington College; Catherine Fischer, University of Findlay; Joe Schmitz, The Ohio State University, ATI; Chase Powell, Liberty University; and Emily Beanblossom, Ohio State Univer-

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sity. The Darke County Jr. Fair Sheep Committee and the 2014 Scholarship recipients want to thank the following contributors for their generous donation to last year’s scholarship fund. Thank you to: Rolling M Auctions, Bill & Roxanne Stocksdale, RW Earhart Co c/o Al Felver, Greenville National, Prasuhn Family Farms, Jim Buchy, Alvetro Orthodontics, Kent Powell Family, Dave Knapp Ford, Dave Knapp Tire Warehouse, Jeff Beanblossom Lumber, Keller Animal Feeds & Needs, Melvin & Mary Ann Stucke, Zumbrink Brothers, Gary Phlipot Family, Larry Green, Kevin & Gwen Bergman, Eikenberrys IGA,

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Open Road Classic Country Swang ....................... 7:00 -10:00 P.M.

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Great Darke County Fair Community Church Service .... 10:00 A.M. New Dawn Southern Gospel ................................. 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. Kettering Banjo Society ........................................... 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Harmony Oldies/Country ......................................... 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Cook & Belle 60’s, 70’s & Country.......................... 8:30 -10:30 P.M.

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Mix Factory Variety .................................................. 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Paul Royce Memories of Elvis ................................. 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Mad River Railroad New Grass / Blue Grass .......... 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.

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Kate Hasting Band Country ................................... 12:30 - 2:30 P.M. Country Harmony Classics / Old Country ................ 3:30 - 5:30 P.M. Spring N Fall Country / Oldies ................................. 6:30 - 9:15 P.M.

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cooker. Granma, who can’t hear too well and can see even less, will be waiting on tables while Granpa tries to catch the few remaining live chickens. It’s all a barrel of laughs with Granpa Cratchet who appears all around the county in more than two

thousand shows a year and has been spotlighted on Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight and many other national, regional and local TV shows. It’s all free and part of the great entertainment lineup at The Great Darke County Fair.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015

Gene Sherfy A Step Back In Time........................... 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Melodyline Variety ................................................... 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.

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On The Radar Alternative / Pop Rock ..................... 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. Jeff Hittle Variety...................................................... 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Tommy Renfro Variety / Gospel ............................... 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.

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THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2015

Youth in charge of Jr. Fair activities

Danielle Hesson is the 2015 Darke County Fair Queen; AJ Warner is the 2015 Darke County Fair King. Second Runners-up (left to right) are MacKenzie Dirmeyer and Thomas Schmitz; Third Runners-up are John Fischer and Alyssa Morgan; and First Runners-up are Bryant Fox and Rachel Osterloh.

Hesson and Warner will reign over fair BY BOB ROBINSON ASSOC. EDITOR brobinson@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Striving for greatness was 2015 Darke County Fair Queen Danielle Hesson’s goal during her reign in the coming year, while 2015 Fair King AJ Warner wanted to use the life lessons he learned through Junior Fair, especially about being a good sport, a good role model. Hesson appeared shocked as the tiara was placed on her head… she later conﬁrmed it with “No, I can’t believe it.” The 16-year-old Versailles High School student was sponsored by the Versailles FFA Chapter. She is the daughter of Doug and Sherry Hesson. She was clear about her goal, however… “I want to make this fair the best fair possible,” she said. Warner quipped he felt comfortable on stage because he had taken an Edison Community College communications (public speaking) course. A few minutes later the 17-yearold Franklin Monroe student responded seriously

to the honor he’d been given… “There’s a lot more weight on my shoulders,” he said. Warner was sponsored by the Top Notch 4-H Club; he is the son of Pat and Shelly Warner. First Runners-up are 18-year-old Rachel Osterloh and 17-year-old Bryant Fox. Osterloh is a Bowling Green State University student from Versailles sponsored by the Livestock in General 4-H Club. She is the daughter of Luke and Sharon Osterloh. Fox attends Ansonia High School and is sponsored by Greenville Rangers 4-H Club. He is the son of Tom Fox and Spring Fox. Second Runners-up are 18-year-old MacKenzie Dirmeyer and 16-year-old Thomas Schmitz. Dirmeyer is a Wilmington College student from Fort Recovery. She was sponsored by Mississinawa Valley MVCTC FFA and is the daughter of David and Melissa Dirmeyer. Schmitz is a Mississinawa Valley High School student sponsored by the Junior Fair Board. He is the son of Don and

Tina Schmitz. Third Runners-up are 17-year-old Alyssa Morgan and 17-year-old John Fischer. Morgan is a Versailles High School student sponsored by the Versailles FFA Chapter. She is the daughter of Aaron and Stephanie Morgan. Fischer is an Ansonia High School student sponsored by the Ansonia FFA. He is the son of John and Amanda Fischer. The 2015 Darke County Fair King and Queen Pageant took place at the Lighthouse Christian Center July 14. Also competing in the pageant were Zak Peele (Joyful Jets 4-H Club), Brianna Ashmore (Kountry Kids 4-H Club), Megan Bergman (Grade A Kids 4-H Club), Lily George (Darke County Beef 4-H Club), Brenna Loxley (Swine Koolers 4-H Club), Kaelyn Marker (Darke County Jr. Fairboard), Morgan McKinney (Darke County Rabbit Raisers 4-H Club), Mariana Ramos (Fun Bunch 4-H Club) and Katerri Schmitmeyer (Darke County Holstein 4-H Club).

Spiritual Life Center announces hosts GREENVILLE – The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association will once again head up the “Spiritual Life Center” at the Ohio Center (the former WDRK Building). Typically, the building will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Oftentimes the morning will include free coffee with cold water available throughout the day. On some days, the hosting church may be having a Vespers Service, music or some other special activities. Prayer requests can always be shared at any time. Anyone is welcome to come in and sit down and eat or just relax. The Pregnancy Help Center will have a display in the building with a number of volunteers taking part throughout the fair. The House of Hope will also have a presence in the building with their representatives being there at various times. There will also be information on the Wayne Healthcare Chaplaincy program, the 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: Brethren Churches (Friday,

Aug. 21) with the Oakland Church of the Brethren and the Greenville Church of the Brethren; United Methodist Churches (Saturday, Aug. 22) with the First United Methodist Church and the New Madison United Methodist Church; on Sunday, Aug. 23, the First Church of God of Ansonia will be holding a Community Church Service at the gazebo at 10 a.m. and the Greater Greenville Ministerial Association will be at the Spiritual Life Center; Catholic Churches

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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, education, science, art and other interests of the youth of Darke County; to increase the interest among youth groups for actively exhibiting at fair time; to give them a voice in program policy toward improving the quality of the Darke County Fair; and to have youth working with advisors in planning and conducting events. 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 Rachel Osterloh, Vice President Chase Powell, Secretary Paige Lavy, Asst. Secretary Hannah Cloyd, Treasurer Morgan McKinney, Asst. Treasurer Tyler Greer, and Reporter/Public Relations Kaytlin Burchett. Advisors are Beth Martin, Jennie McCans, Brian Pohlman and Rhonda Williams. Department members are as follows: Beef – Krisney Gwin, Shelby Manning and Paige Lavy Cats – Hannah Hall Dairy – Natalie Wuebker, Clair Schmitmeyer and Zak Peele

Dogs – Hanna Rice, Makennah Hutcheson and Hannah Cloyd Family & Consumer Sciences – Kaytlin Burchett and Andrea Barga Girl Scouts/Boys Scouts – Yvonne Barga Goats – Danielle Hesson, Abigail Nealeigh and Heidi Brickler Horses – Taylor Dohme, Bryant Fox and Tiffany Shiverdecker Poultry – Mark Mayo, Tom Schmitz and Tyler Greer Rabbits – Morgan McKinney, Marcy Bradshaw, Samantha Holzapfel Sheep – Chase Powell, Andrew Wright, Rachel Osterloh Swine – Wyatt King, Kaelyn Marker and Riley Hollinger Youth Building – Erica Zimmer (4-H), Molly Hunt (4-H), Michaela Colby (4-H), Emily Miller (4-H), Tyler Martin (FFA), Emily Walters (FFA), Nick Mayo (FFA) and Jared Meeks (FFA)

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linens; Decorative throws; Set of China; Dolls & toys; Board games; Remote control truck; Chest freezer; Cookware; Dishes; Topaz stoneware; Small kitch. Appliances; Copper gelatin molds; Pretzel jars; Bakeware; luggage; Lead crystal vases; Frigidaire chest freezer; Fiesta bread plate; Hand painted fireplace screen; Cats Meows – Ohio State & Darke Co.; Versailles memorabilia; (2) Wingback upholstered side chairs; Sofa; Dining rm table; Sofa table; Arm chairs; End tables; Table & floor lamps; Wood TV Trays; Full metal bed w/ S&M; Twin American Heritage style bed w/ S&M & matching dresser; Metal Day bed; 3-corner cupboard; Patio table w/ 6 chairs; Patio sofa table & chairs; Metal bench; Pine buffet/server; EA style students desk; Coffee table; Chest dresser; Dressers; Mirrors; Cedar chest; Toll painted rocker; Wicker foot stool; Oak wall table; Leather recliner; Antiq/Collect/Sports Mem: Roseback side chair; Pine drop leaf prim. style table; (8) Plank chairs; Oak fern stand; Oak single pedestal round table w/cover; Painted blanket chest; Hand painted “Lew Hudnall” milk cans, plank & captain chairs; 1800’s Darke Co. plat books; Ice cream parlor table & 8 chairs; (5) Plank bottom chairs; Pine kitch. prep table w/ cutting board; Sev. 1-3 gal. Crocks & jugs; Longaberger baskets; Board games & toys; Steiff bear; NYC RR lantern; Red shade NYC lantern; Metal oil carrier; Sad Irons; Ash can; Wood feed scoop; Tin ware; Twin bed iron head board; Cow bell; Cabinetry hardware; Porc. door knobs; Ceremonial sword (K of C?); Wagner cast iron skillets #3, 6, 8 & kettles; Wood drying rack; Brass fire ext.; Wood canes; Tractor seat; Prim. Stools; Chocolate molds; Minton China; Charlee McGee X-mas ornaments; Souvenir plates; Hand painted china; Salt crock; Cake plates; Vaseline Teaberry Gum plate; Blenko glass: ashtrays, plates, & goblets; Depression glass; Carnival Holly tri corner dish; Shaving mirror; Beatrix Potter figs.; (5) Hens on nest; Set of Limoges china savoie patern –service for 8; Approx. 150 pcs. of MZ Austria Rose petal pattern china; (6) Madam Alexander dolls NIB; Shampleighs red wagon; Brown Bros. stenciled produce basket; Wood water skies; Kerosene lamps; (2) Chamber pots; Cracker jack miniatures; Celluloid picture album; Tapper reader; Lincoln Library vol. 1&2 1957; Foto Elec. Football game; Brass scale pan; Red Wing 3 gal water cooler crock; Brass scales; Tobasco spear; Hat hooks; Shoe shine box; Early wooden box; Pressed wood kitchen clock; Liquor decantors; Hand stitiched quilt; 1960’s -70’s Greenville directories & other Darke county memorabilia; 2-person saw; Scythe; Duck decoys; Glass top canning jars; Depr. Glass; Milk glass; Porcelain ware; Metal egg basket; Primitive butcher block; Primitive Hand tools; Bench vise “Little Town”; Early Auto mech. Wrenches; Corn sheller; 2 & 5 gal. Standard Oil gas cans; Block planes; (2) Copper wash boilers; Lg. copper apple butter kettle; Washboards; Approx. 100 boxes of Football/Basketball/Hockey & other sports cards; Pyrex egg nog set; (2) High school type chairs; School desk; Beanie babies; Prim. Doll bed; Coffee tins; Adv. items & sev. Showcase items; 1950’s Adv. Calendars; Quilt top; (2) Printers boxes; Childs plank chair; Hump back trunk; Niagara handcrank sharpening noll; Stenciled boxes; Draw knife; Am Family scales. Garage/Shop: Lg. selection of garden tools & other hand tools; Lawn cart; Weedeater; Gas trimmer; Garden hose; Flower pots; Metal cabinet & desk; (3) sets of golf clubs w/ bags; Levels; Metal shelving; Coleman storage cab; Bicycles- Mens Schwinn & Murray Monteray Ladies; Galvanized sprinkling can; plus many more items not listed. Terms: All items must be paid for and picked up day of auction. Accepted payment is cash, check w/ ID or Master Card or Visa w/ an additional 3% fee. Please visit our website www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more info including pictures.

THE ESTATE OF NORMA J. BARGA

Carmen Snyder & Doug Barga, Co-Execs.

INVENTORY REDUCTION & REAL ESTATE AUCTION Concrete & Exc. Equipment and Real Estate

SATURDAY – SEPT. 5TH @ 10:00 AM

(4 Real Estate properties will sell same day/location @ 12:00 PM) Live On-Site Auction w/ Internet Bidding Available through www.proxibid.com. Auction location: ADC Concrete business location - 1857 St. Rt. 571 W – Greenville, OH 45331 DumpTrucks/Crew Trucks/Utility Vehicles – Concrete Tools & Excavating Equipment – Snow Removal Equipment – Outback Lite Way 28’ Camper – Large Assortment of New & Used Hand & Power Tools. TERMS AND AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is not a going out of business auction but rather an inventory reduction of equipment as well as four parcels of real estate. All equip is maintained regularly as currently in use. A 10% Buyer Premium shall be applied to all purchases. Additional terms apply to Proxibid internet bidders. Cash or Check w/ proper ID, out of state with bank letter, VISA and MasterCard w/ 3% clerking fee. Ohio tax laws apply. Order of auction: 10AM will start small tools and tables items, power tools, power equip. etc, Real Estate properties will sell at 12PM w/ an approx. start time of 1PM for the heavy equipment.

ADC CONCRETE – MATT THOMPSON, OWNER _______________________________________________________________

REAL ESTATE SAT., SEPT. 5TH @ 12 PM

4 Properties being offered same day! (Showings by appointment) 901 E Elm St. – Union City, OH 45390 315 12th St. – Greenville, OH 45331 201 Riffle Ave. - Greenville, OH 45331 221 Sweitzer St. - Greenville, OH 45331 Terms: A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall be applied to the final bid to establish the contract sale price. $3,000 escrow deposit is required down day of auction (per property) with balance due and payable within 30 days from day of auction. ADC Concrete Inventory Reduction Auction equipment will sell the same day starting at 10:AM.

THOMPSON RENTALS, LLC – MATT THOMPSON, OWNER

Eric Brand, Atty. - Darke Co. Probate Case # PE 20151173

REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION 6778 Seiler Rd – Greenville, OH 45331

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 1ST @ 6:00 PM

Personal Property will sell same day @ 3:30 PM (Real Estate showings by appointment) Maintenance free brick ranch home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room w/ fireplace, attached 1 car garage, outbuildings, and circle blacktop drive. Home also features large rear patio and central air. This property consists of 1.65 acres and sits on the corner of St. Rt. 571 and Seiler Rd. Make plans to attend and buy this property! TERMS: The property has been appraised for the estate for $75,000 and will sell for no less than 2/3rds of the appraisal or $50,000. Purchaser shall deposit $3,000 down day of auction with the balance due within 35 days from day auction. Please visit www.midwest-auctioneers.com for more information and pictures. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

PERSONAL PROPERTY 6778 Seiler Rd. – Greenville, OH 45331 Early Notice!!

THURSDAY – OCT 1ST @ 3:30 PM

Real Estate will sell same day @ 6:00 PM HOUSEHOLD GOODS – FURNITURE – COLLECTABLES – SHOP TOOLS – LAWN & GARDEN Please check WWW.MIDWEST-AUCTIONEERS.COM daily for updated information coming soon, including complete listing and pictures.

THE ESTATE OF WALTER BINGHAM

Barbara Goffinet, Exec. John Marchal, Jr., Atty. – Darke Co. Probate Case#: PE 20151054

REAL ESTATE LAND & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION

1191 Red River West Grove Rd. – Laura, OH 45337

Tentative Date

THURSDAY – OCTOBER 15TH

Personal Property starts @ 3:30 PM Real Estate sells @ 6:00 PM 80 Acres located in Monroe Twp., Darke County, OH 80 acres m/l of mostly tillable land (no woodlands) with home and buildings will be offered to the highest bidder in one complete tract. Located approximately 1 mile north of St. Rt. 49 with approx. 1,375 feet of road frontage along Red River West Grove Road. This family farm has been exceptionally maintained and managed for many years. Currently standing crops include corn, wheat, and soy beans. Terms: $10,000 required down day of auction, balance due within 35 days. Please visit WWW.MIDWESTAUCTIONEERS.COM for more information including pictures, soil & aerial maps, and more or call 937-5482640 for your bidders packet. The farm will be sold on site as well as personal property, antiques, and farm related items beginning at 3:30 PM.

FLORENCE MAE DIETRICH (Deceased)

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THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2015

Grandstand will have big lineup

Wambolds Amazing Animals will begin performing at the Great Darke County Fair on Aug. 24, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

Discover Wambolds Amazing Animals GREENVILLE – For more than 30 years Robert and Diane Moyer have been training and caring for their animal companions of many species, from horses to dogs to ponies, camels, llamas, tigers, lions and elephants. After performing on almost every major American circus, they proudly present their most accomplished presentation, “Wambolds Amazing Animals.” This is 30-minute educational entertainment experience that contains the most diverse group of performing big cats anywhere. The size and majesty of the Siberian Tiger, the rare beauty of the White Tiger, the mystery of the allusive Liger, and the historic Bengal Tiger are all performing in the great cage together. Learn how endangered the tiger truly is and at what lengths the world is going to save this great cat and what needs to be done to prevent extinction. At the same time putting that glimmer in your eye, while you watch some of the most beautiful creatures on earth, perform some of their favorite behaviors, before your eyes. Watch as Pincachue & Mishue, Wambold’s per-

forming miniature horses, perform at Liberty. Two of the smallest performing miniature horses anywhere. Next enters their proudest accomplishment, “Charisma” a rescued miniature horse that was neglected and rescued by Wambold’s and has become the star of the show. Finally, “Always the children’s favorite”, “Wambold’s K-9 Revue”. This is quite the combination of comedy and perfection, Watch as dogs of your favorite breeds perform comedy and daring, from tricks that your own dog may perform at home to behaviors that will leave you not believing your own eyes. Wambold’s also provides a walk thru camel and lama exhibit for all patrons to visit throughout the day. Wambold’s Amazing Animals is like getting three attractions in one. The Wambold’s will perform at the 159th Great Darke County Fair three times daily (3, 5 and 7 p.m.) beginning Aug. 24 and running through Aug. 29. These shows will take place at the same location as the Elephant, Tiger and Alligator Shows in past years.

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. 21, 11:30 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. 22, horse racing will take place at 1 and 7 p.m., also with free admission. Hunter Hayes will hit the stage on Aug. 23, 8 p.m. Tickets are still available. On Aug. 24, 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. 25 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. 26, 7 p.m. Visit www.darkecountyfair.com or call the fairgrounds for ticket prices, 548-3330. Also on Aug. 26 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

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County’s Junior Fair Participants and the Darke County Fair Parade Marshall will be held on Aug. 27, 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. 28 for two great shows at noon and 7 p.m. There is free admission to both events. The ﬁnal event in front of the Grandstand for the 2015 Great Darke County Fair is the ever-popular Demolition Derby. Smash It Demolition Derby will present the derby on Aug. 29, 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for general admission and pit passes are $15.

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GTS offers Park & Ride for the fair GREENVILLE – GTS (Greenville Transit System) will be offering a fair shuttle service weekdays

5-11 p.m. and the ﬁrst weekend 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The shuttle will run from the Martz Street gate (gate

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3) to two locations on a continuous basis. The locations offer free parking. Drop off and pick up points are: The City Municipal Building 100 Public Square Greenville Darke County JFS Ofﬁces 631 Wagner Ave. Greenville Rides are $1 per person one way. Wheelchair and scooter service is available. Children under 5 ride free with a paying adult. Riders wanting to go to the fair from other locations will need to call to schedule their ride during regular hours and pay the regular GTS fare. Call GTS at 547-1811 for details.

for DIRECTORS OF DARKE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY (Fairboard) will be held THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. AT THE DARKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Membership Tickets entitle bearer to vote for Board of Directors. Be sure to vote August 21 at the Red Cross Building.

Terms that expire in 2015: Matt Aultman, Brian Rismiller, James Zumbrink 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 20, 2015\ which is the filing deadline. Filing fee is $10.00 per candidate.

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Directors of the Agricultural Society, past and present, gathered together on Aug. 12 to dedicate the new Beef & Dairy Pavilion at the Darke County Fairgrounds. (Ryan Berry photo)

Exhibitors will get full use of Beef & Dairy Pavilion GREENVILLE – Nearly $2 million is what the Darke County Agricultural Society invested in its new building – the Beef and Dairy Pavilion. Although the beef and dairy exhibitors were able to use the building during the 2014 Darke County Fair, the building was only partially ﬁnished. Exhibitors this year will get to experience all of the beneﬁts of the new multi-purpose

building. The new building was necessary following a ﬁre that destroyed the beef and dairy buildings on Dec. 27, 2013. While insurance paid the majority of the new structure, according to agricultural society directors, the barn would not have been possible without the support of major donors. The Andersons donated

$50,001, Second National Bank gave $30,000 and the Darke County Harness Horsemen contributed $10,001. The society also received numerous donations from individuals, 4-H clubs, businesses and organizations. The total cost for the Beef & Dairy Pavilion was $1.73 million, which included new cattle ties and milking parlor.

Sheep Shearing Contest is Aug. 26 GREENVILLE – Have you ever wondered where your wool sweater came from? Stop by the sheep barn on Aug. 26 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 2015 winner of the Ohio senior shearing contest is not eligible to compete in the Champion of Champions Contest until 2016. Out of State Shearers will shear in the Champion of Champions Contest.

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Tractor pulls take place Aug. 25 & 26 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 35th annual Tractor & Truck Pull will begin with the Darke County Tractor Pullers Association (DCTPA) Pull on Aug. 25,

10 a.m. The big trucks and tractors take center stage on Aug. 25 and 26, 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, Four Wheel Drive Trucks and Light Pro Stock Tractors. That is all on one night. Come back the next night for Minis, Super Stock Open Tractors, Super Farm

Tractors, Unlimited Modified Tractors, and Light Pro Stock Tractor. Join local tractor pullers during the first day and watch 10 classes of tractors and trucks compete for cash. 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.darkecoun tyfair.com.

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President welcomes visitors to 159th fair On behalf of the Board of Directors, employees, and all the members of the Darke County Agricultural Society, I would like to welcome you to the 159th Great Darke County Fair. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of entertainment for all fairgoers along with numerous displays, vendors and concessions with food that

you can smell for miles. Last year with the tragedy of our cattle barns burning down, the Board of Directors worked hard to ensure a new building was constructed in time for the 2014 fair. We would like to thank you all who made this possible through your hard work and/or donations with this project. We will continue to upgrade the fair-

grounds so we can have the greatest fair. Lastly, thank you to all the many volunteers that help, not only during the fair, but all year round in the many areas of our fair. It is because of you that our fair is as great as it is. Hope you have a great 159th fair at the Great Darke County Fair. Brian Rismiller, president

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SCHEDULE THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2015

AUGUST 21-29, 2015 • GREENVILLE, OHIO NOTE: All times/dates subject to change due to inclement weather or otherwise necessary as determined by the Fairboard.

AUGUST 21 – FRIDAY GRAND OPENING

7:00 A.M. – Gates Open 8:00 A.M. – Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — Gate #2 9:00 A.M. – 4-H Booth Judging (Youth Building Closed) 9:00 A.M. – FFA Shop and Crop Judging — Youth Building Closed 9:00 A.M. – Agriculture Dept. Judging, Classes G, H, I, J, & K-Coliseum Basement 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Vendor and Booth Displays Open

11:30 A.M. – CHEERLEADING CONTEST — GRANDSTAND

11:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Horse Show, Contesting Classes — South Ring 12:00 Noon – 9:00 P.M. – Weigh Junior Fair Rabbit Meat Pens — Rabbit Barn 12:00 Noon – 11:00 P.M. – Amusement Rides Operating 1:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 5:30 P.M. – Junior Fair Poultry Mandatory Meeting – Poultry Barn 6:00 P.M. – Revue State Fair Delegates — Youth Building 6:00 P.M. – 6 Person Round Robin Horseshoe Pitching Tourney-Horseshoe Courts 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Junior Fair Dogs on Stand — Dog House 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Weigh Junior Fair Meat Birds 6:30 P.M. – Junior Fair Canine King & Queen Contest — Dog House

7:00 P.M. – HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

7:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7:00 – 10:00 P.M. – Open Road — Gazebo 8:00 P.M. – Junior Fair Goat Exhibition Mtg-Goat Barn, Weigh-in following meeting 9:00 P.M. – All livestock must be on the grounds See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

AUGUST 22 – SATURDAY VISITORS DAY

7:00 A.M. – Gates Open 7:00 – 10:00 A.M. – Flower Show entries received — Coliseum Basement 8:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Steers weighed for Weight Gain Contest & Weight Classes — West End Swine Barn 8:00 A.M. – Weigh Junior Fair Market Lambs — Sheep Barn 8:00 A.M. – Weigh Junior Fair Barrows then Open Class Barrows — Swine Barn 9:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Guinea Pig Show (Carry-In) 9:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Horse and Pony Show, Western, Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey —Horse Show Arena 9:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Rabbit Show — Rabbit Barn 9:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Poultry Show — Poultry Barn 9:00 A.M. – Junior Fair Dairy Grooming Contest — Dairy Barn 9:30 A.M. – Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama — Intermediates — Youth Building 9:45 A.M. – Weigh Junior Fair Market Goats, Class Registration, Showmanship sign-up— Sheep Barn 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Vendor and Booth Displays Open 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. – Open Class Dogs on Stands — Dog House

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11:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Closed Judging of Flowers — Coliseum Basement 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. – David Wayne — Gazebo 12:00 Noon – Jr Fair Darke Co Born & Bred Market Lamb Show — Sheep Barn 12:00 Noon – 11:00 P.M. – Amusement Rides Operating 12:00 Noon – ODNR Division of Wildlife Presentation — Tiger/Elephant Show Area 1:00 P.M. – Dog Show — Dog House 1:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building

1:00 P.M. – HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

1:00 P.M. – Horseshoe Pitching — Horseshoe Court — Doubles 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30 P.M. – Junior Fair Dairy Judging Contest — Cattle Show Arena 2:00 P.M. – Foods Revue — Youth Building 2:30 P.M. – Woodworking & Decorama Revue — Youth Building 2:30 – 5:30 P.M. – Shelby Co. Line — Gazebo 3:00 P.M. – Live Carcass Show-Sheep Arena (immediately following Jr Fair Show) 3:00 P.M. – Family Life Projects Revue — Youth Building 3:00 P.M. – ODNR Division of Wildlife Presentation — Tiger/Elephant Show Area 3:30 P.M. – Open Class Market Lamb Show — Sheep Arena 4:00 P.M. – Cloverbud Revue — Youth Building 4:00 P.M. – Bred & Born in Darke County Steer Show — Cattle Show Arena 5:00 P.M. – Decorating a Freak Vegetable Contest — Youth Building 5:00 P.M. – Dog Show — Dog House (Dog Agility Follows) 6:00 P.M. – Open Class Market Heifer & Steer Show — Cattle Show Arena 6:00 P.M. – Junior Fair Goat King and Queen Contest — Goat Barn 6:00 P.M. – Human Rooster Crowing Contest — Poultry Barn 6:00 P.M. – ODNR Division of Wildlife Presentation — Tiger/Elephant Show Area 6:30 P.M. – Adult & Pee Wee Showmanship, Decorator Class, Fun Night-Goat Barn 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. – Mandy Rismiller — Gazebo

7:00 P.M. – HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

7:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7:00 P.M. – Swine Pee Wee and Adult Showmanship — Swine Barn 7:00 P.M. – Human Turkey Calling Contest — Poultry Barn See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

AUGUST 23 – SUNDAY

8:00 – 10:00 A.M. – Open and Youth Horse and Pony Show – Contesting at 8:00 A.M, Halter at 10:00 A.M. — Horse Show Arena 10:00 A.M. – All-County Interdenominational Worship Service — TBD 10:00 A.M. – Great Darke County Fair Community Church Service — Gazebo 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Vendor and Booth Displays Open 10:00 A.M. – Pee Wee Poultry — Poultry Barn 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon – Sheep to Shawl — Demonstration — Sheep Barn 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. – Open Dogs on Stand — Dog House 12:00 Noon – Darke County Bred & Born Heifer Show with Open Beef Breeding Show following — Cattle Show Arena 12:00 Noon – Junior Fair Poultry Meat Classes & Showmanship — Poultry Barn

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THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2015

159TH ANNUAL GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR

AUGUST 21-29, 2015 • GREENVILLE, OHIO NOTE: All times/dates subject to change due to inclement weather or otherwise necessary as determined by the Fairboard.

10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Junior Fairboard Elections — Youth Building 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Vendor and Booth Displays Open 11:00 A.M. – Oldest Fairgoer Recognized — Second National Bank Rest Tent 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 Sheep Breeding Show — Sheep Arena 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. – Mix Factory — Gazebo 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 2:00 P.M. – Jr Fair Dairy Feeders, Steer Show & Showmanship-Cattle Show Arena 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. – Paul Royce — Gazebo 5:00 P.M. – Dog Show — Dog House 5:30 P.M. – LITTLE MISTER DARKE COUNTY FAIR KING PAGEANT — YOUTH BUILDING 6:00 P.M. – Darke County Horseshoe Club Tournament — Horseshoe Courts 6:30 P.M. –LITTLE MISS DARKE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT-YOUTH BLDG 6:30 P.M. – Junior Fair Market Beef Show — Cattle Show Arena

7:00 P.M. – HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND SPECTACULAR — GRANDSTAND

7:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Mad River Railroad — Gazebo Wambold’s Amazing Animals – 2 Shows – 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Granpa Cratchet’s 2015 Work Together Tour Stage Shows & Puppetmobile Shows Daily See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight – Gates Close

AUGUST 25 – TUESDAY LABOR – INDUSTRIAL DAY

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

10:00 A.M. – DCTP TRACTOR PULL — GRANDSTAND

10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Vendor and Booth Displays Open 12:00 Noon – 10:00 P.M. – Amusement Rides Operating 12:30 – 2:30 P.M. – Kate Hastings Band — Gazebo 1:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1:00 P.M. – Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship — Rabbit Barn 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30 P.M. – Adult Rabbit Showmanship — Rabbit Barn 1:30 P.M. – Junior Fair Beef Breeding — Cattle Show Arena 2:00 P.M. – Domestic Arts — Rosette Winners Pictures — Domestic Arts Building 3:30 – 5:30 P.M. – Country Harmony — Gazebo 4:30 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 6:30 – 9:15 P.M. – Spring N Fall — Gazebo

7:00 P.M. – NTPA TRACTOR PULL — GRANDSTAND

7:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7:30 P.M. – Beef Obstacle Course — Cattle Show Arena Wambold’s Amazing Animals – 3 Shows – 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Granpa Cratchet’s 2015 Work Together Tour Stage Shows & Puppetmobile Shows Daily See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

AUGUST 26 – 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 – Brown Swiss & Milking Shorthorn (Alternating) —Cattle Show Arena 11:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Closed Judging for Flower Show — Coliseum Basement 12:00 Noon – Junior Fair Swine Sale — Swine Barn 12:00 Noon – Chicken Dress Up — Poultry Barn 12:00 Noon – Egg Decorating Contest (follows Chicken Dress Up) — Poultry Barn 12:00 Noon – Junior Fair Beef Grooming Contest — 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 Horse Fun Show — South Arena 1:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. – Colt Douglas — Gazebo 2:00 P.M. – Junior Fair Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 2:00 P.M. – Rooster Crowing Contest — Poultry Barn 2:00 P.M. – Miscellaneous & Make-up Revue — Youth Building 2:00 P.M. – Open Class Dairy Judging — Ayrshire & Guernsey (Alternating) —Cattle Show Arena 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 5:00 P.M. – Junior Fair Rabbit & Poultry Sale — Poultry Barn 5:30 P.M. – Veteran’s Parade and Memorial Service — Grandstand 6:00 P.M. – 6 Person Class Horseshoe Pitching — Horseshoe Court 6:30 P.M. – Sheep Shearing Contest — Sheep Barn 7:00 P.M. – Open Class Dairy Judging – Holstein & Jersey (Alternating) — Cattle Show Arena 7:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building

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 (RAIN DATE – SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015) 7:30 – 9:30 P.M. – Square Dancing — Swine Barn Wambold’s Amazing Animals – 3 Shows – 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Granpa Cratchet’s 2015 Work Together Tour Stage Shows & Puppetmobile Shows Daily See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

7:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Spittin’ Image — 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 Wambold’s Amazing Animals – 3 Shows – 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Granpa Cratchet’s 2015 Work Together Tour Stage Shows & Puppetmobile Shows Daily See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

7:00 P.M. – HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

7:00 P.M. – NTPA TRACTOR PULL — GRANDSTAND

AUGUST 27 – 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 & 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

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 Court 6:30 P.M. – Miniature Horse Pull — Horse Show Arena (RAIN DATE – SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015)

7:00 P.M. – HARNESS RACING — GRANDSTAND

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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 Dairy Goat Show — Sheep Arena 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. – Friday Sampler — Youth Building 10:00 A.M. – Mule & Donkey Open Show — Horse Show Arena 10:00 A.M. – All Breed Dairy Cattle Show — Cattle 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 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. – On the Radar — Gazebo 2:30 – 4:30 P.M. – Weigh-In Open Class Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. – Jeff Hittle — Gazebo 5:00 P.M. – Cornhole Tourn. – Blind Draw – Double Elimination — Horseshoe Court 5:30 P.M. – Draft Horse & Pony Show — Horse Show Arena 6:00 P.M. – Kiddie Tractor Pull — Swine Barn 6:30 P.M. – Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 7:00 P.M. – Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. – Tommy Renfro — Gazebo Wambold’s Amazing Animals – 3 Shows – 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Granpa Cratchet’s 2015 Work Together Tour Stage Shows & Puppetmobile Shows Daily See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight — Gates Close

AUGUST 29 – 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 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 10:00 A.M. – Open Boer Goat Show — Swine Barn 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. – Vendor and Booth Displays Open 10:00 A.M. – Western Ohio District 4 Guernsey 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 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. – Tyler & Tom Stroh — Gazebo 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. – Tish — Gazebo 6:00 P.M. – Junior Fair Games — Cattle Show Arena 6:30 P.M. – RAIN DATE for Miniature Horse Pull — Horse Show Arena

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be their guide. 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

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. 21 – Top 6 40-foot 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. 22 – 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. 23 – Eighteen pitchers will compete in a King of the Hill Tournament at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $5.

Aug. 24 – Darke County Horseshoe Club Tournament. Entry is limited to current DCHC members. Pitching starts at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $5. Aug. 25 – First 18 entries desiring to pitch at 6 p.m. will be formed in 6-person Classes to pitch in a Round Robin event. Entry fee is $5. Aug. 26 – Open to the ﬁrst 18 entries, pitching in 6-person Classes, starting at 6 p.m. The entry is $5. Aug. 27 – Darke County Championship Tournament Pitchers must be entered and qualiﬁed by 30 minutes before starting times. A Cornhole Tournament will return for the 2015 fair on Aug. 28. This is a blind draw, double elimination tournament. The event begins at 5 p.m.

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. 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 or contact Harvey Hinshaw, 621-4901.

Seven nights of horseshoes planned

Veteran organizations from around the county will participate in the parade and service in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 26.

Armed Forces Day parade planned GREENVILLE – The Great Darke County Fair will host Armed Forces Day on Aug. 26. 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: 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.

Thank You

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2015 DARKE COUNTY JR. FAIR LIVESTOCK SALES MARKET LAMB SALE & MARKET GOAT SALE TUESDAY, AUG. 25 6:00 PM SHARP SHEEP ARENA SWINE SALE WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26 12:00NN SHARP SWINE BARN POULTRY & RABBIT SALE WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26 5:00 PM SHARP NEW TIME & LOCATION!! POULTRY BARN DAIRY BEEF & MILK SALE THURSDAY, AUG. 27 4:00 PM SHARP CATTLE ARENA BEEF SALE THURSDAY, AUG. 27 7:00 PM SHARP CATTLE ARENA

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Kissel Bros. will bring thrills to fair GREENVILLE – For 34 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. 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 159th 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

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Domestic Arts entries accepted GREENVILLE – If you are an amateur crafter and want to exhibit your handmade items or antiques at the 2015 Darke County Fair in the Domestic Arts Department, there are over 200 different categories from which to choose. One item per category, up to 25 items is allowed. The items are also judged with ribbons and premiums given for the top three entries in each category. There is also a category for local professionals, for exhibit only.

The rules, category lists and entry times are available at the fair secretary’s ofﬁce or online at www. darkecountyfair.com. No preregistration is necessary; simply bring your items to the Domestic Arts building on Wednesday, Aug. 19, noon to 8 p.m. or Thursday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to noon. A 2015 fair ticket is required for entry. Review the categories available prior to entry to insure there is a suitable category for each item brought. Cat-

egories are changed year to year, especially in the antique class. Release of items is Sunday, Aug. 30, 1-5 p.m. Come join the fun and show your talents. Questions may be directed the fair ofﬁce at 548-5044, Betsy Nisonger, manager, at 423-0047 or Cathy Retterbush, secretary, at 6925634. The Domestic Arts Department is excited to exhibit your beautiful and creative items or interesting antiques.

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GREENVILLE – The Illumination Festival Committee will once again have a booth at the Great Darke

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sic at the fairgrounds on Sept. 19. This year’s featured artists include David Crowder and Mandissa. Additional artists expected to perform include Unspoken, Manafest, Among the Thirsty, and We Are Leo. Illumination will return to its roots with this year’s event. The festival is moving from Sunday back to Saturday. Familiar favorites, such as the Coffee House with regional bands performing is returning, but new events and activities have also been added. Come early and enjoy the Midway activities from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to laser tag and inﬂatable bounce house, the festival will feature a

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high ropes course with zip line, rock climbing wall, and inflatable obstacle course. Youth groups are invited to take part in the Team Building Challenge Courses will be available throughout the day for youth groups to test their abilities by working together to solve problems and puzzles. Another new event will be the Darke County Soccer Association 3vs3 Soccer Tournament on the Darke County Fairgrounds during the festival. The tournament is for anyone third grade and older. The cost is $75 per team and teams are responsible for providing their own jerseys. Teams must have alternating colors in event of a color conflict. The deadline for registration is Aug. 21. For more information or to register, visit www. darkecountysoccer.com. Coffee House artists include City of Bright, Coley, Noah Back and Radiant. 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 be available Darke County Fair Box Office 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 (chairs on the track in front of the stage. Tickets are an additional $5 the day of the show.

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GREENVILLE – Harmony Quartet will perform at the Gazebo during the 2015 Great Darke County Fair. They will take the stage on Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m. Harmony was formed in 1997 when Bill Drew, Terry Longfellow, Mike Royer and

Bruce Shank combined their voices to sing oldies, country, patriotic and gospel. They took a break for a few years and then reunited in 2012. They invite their friends, family and fans to come and enjoy an evening of memories in song.

Kaleidoscope of colors on CBC Day GREENVILLE - The Great Darke County Fair in Greenville is always a colorful affair, but be prepared for a display that even a peacock would envy Miller shows off one of the CBC t-shirts when the Com- Debbie that could be found at last year’s fair. munity Blood Center (CBC) “T-Shirt visitors of all ages to enDay” returns to the fair ter a hands-on learning Wednesday, Aug. 26 from atmosphere full of amaz1-7 p.m. ing illustrations of how the Everyone wearing a CBC heart, blood, and circulat-shirt to the fair can stop tory system work. The LAB by the CBC tent near Gate will be open to visitors dur2 and be entered in the ing CBC T-shirt Day from 1 drawings for multiple door p.m. to 5 p.m. prizes, including top prize CBC Darke County AcKitchenAid small counter- count Representative Dana top appliances. Visitors Puterbaugh has again set must be age 16 and older the goal of having 200 to enter the drawings, and donors wearing CBC colonly those wearing a CBC ors visit the CBC tent for a t-shirt will be eligible. photo on T-shirt Day, and This year the CBC tent to see which community will also feature the “LAB” will have the most repremobile classroom. The sentatives. LAB is on the move yearFor more information round visiting schools and contact Dana Puterbaugh community events. It’s a at (937) 997-2199 or dputchance for students and erbaugh@cbccts.org.

Election is Aug. 27 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Agricultural Society will hold its election of directors on Aug. 27, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the Great Darke County Fair. Three positions are up for election this year, currently held by Matt Aultman, Brian Rismiller and James Zumbrink. Candidates must get petitions from the Secretary of the Fairgrounds and have 10 holders of membership tickets of the

Society, sign name. As of Oct. 1, 2014, candidates are required to attend two Fairboard meetings prior to picking up a Fairboard petition. The petitions must be turned in to the Secretary, Daryl Riffle, at his office under the grandstand by 9 a.m., Aug. 20. The filing fee is $10 per candidate. Non-voting passes must be exchanged by 8 p.m., Aug. 26 to be eligible to vote on Aug. 27.

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Variety of topics planned for fair’s Friday Sampler GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair will once again host the popular Friday Sampler on Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Youth Building. This year’s speakers include Pepper Cory, Steve Stone of Nature’s Green, Gabrielle Enright, of WHIO NewsCenter 7, and a representative from KitchenAid Experience®. Cory will share her lecture, “How to be a More Creative Quilter,” a hu-

morous look at the myths surrounding artistic creativity. After experiencing the program, you will develop your ability to learn more easily and take away useful tips on organizing time, resources and energy in the quilt making process. KitchenAid Experience® will demonstrate new recipe ideas during their presentation titled, “Creativity in Your Kitchen.” they will also demon-

strate how fun and easy it is to use KitchenAid® Countertop products. Stone is returning for a second year and will present Creative Curb Appeal – Landscape Tips for Success. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Landscape Horticulture and a minor in Turf Grass Management. Come and be inspired as he shares ideas for home horticulture and landscaping.

Enright will present, “Yes, This Really Happened.” She anchors the 4:30 a.m. news on Channel 7 each weekday morning and then hits the street to cover the news. She joined NewsCenter 7 in 1997 as a camera operator with the ambition of one day becoming a reporter. Enright was born in Leesburg, Va., but grew up in Dayton. She and her husband, Jeff, live on a farm and enjoy riding motorcycles. She is also a marathon runner. The presentation schedule is as follows: 9-11 a.m. – How to be a

More Creative Quilter with Pepper Cory 11 a.m.-noon – Creativity in Your Kitchen with KitchenAid Experience® 1-2 p.m. – Creative

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Show Hoppers have fundraising booth GREENVILLE – The Show Hoppers 4-H Club of Darke County will be hosting a food booth fundraiser during the Great Darke County Fair. They are conveniently located beside the Rabbit Barn with a menu that includes hamburgers, hotdogs, corndogs, barbeque pork and nachos with cheese. Not only will they be offering food for their customers at a low price, but the chance to win a KitchenAid blender, Indianapolis Colts jersey and a yard globe. There will also be a daily silent auction on numerous items. Show Hoppers 4-H Club started in the spring of 2014 and currently has 18 inspiring members with advisors, Patricia Carroll and Amanda Behee, who

both have many years of experience raising and showing rabbits as well as plenty of involvement in 4-H over the years. Their meetings are held in Greenville and generally try to have two meetings per month and many of their meetings involve working with their rabbits in a “hands on” manner. The current members come from many of the different area school districts. In order to be a part of our club, the child’s main project must be a rabbit. Some of the kids do take other secondary projects and some are also members of other area 4-H clubs with projects other than rabbits in those clubs. Their goal is to help their 4-H kids learn as much as possible about their projects and com-

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Make sure you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. • Wear closed toe shoes, not flip-flops or sandals, to protect your feet. • Wash your hands after petting animals, and especially before eating. Teach kids to stay calm if they are separated from parents or other caregivers. Knowing what to do in this scary situation will help prevent a lost child from panicking, and help safety officials locate them faster. Keep a watchful eye on children. It’s easy for children and caregivers to become separated in large crowds. Have an established family plan of a location where you will meet if separated. Check with county fair organizers and ask for ‘missing parent’ contact tags your children can wear with your name and cell phone number in case your child becomes separated. If you do become separated from your child, notify local security immediately. Before getting on rides Read all posted rules and listen to instructions given by ride operators’. Watch the ride with your child before boarding. Point out the operator and the entrance and exit locations prior to riding. Make sure they understand the instructions and warnings fully. Keep all body parts (hands, arms, legs, long hair, etc.) inside the ride at all times. If you have long hair, keep it pulled up with a hat or hair tie. If you can’t count on your child to stay seated with hands and feet inside, don’t let them ride. Always use the safety equipment provided (seat belt, shoulder harness, lap bar, etc.). Obey minimum height, age, and weight restrictions. Never sneak children onto rides if they are too small or too young. A smaller/younger child may not be physically or developmentally able to stay safely seated. Remain in the ride until it comes to a complete stop at the unloading point. If a ride stops temporarily due to mechanical failure or other reasons. Stay seated and wait for an operator to give you further instructions. Watch the weather. If it looks like bad weather is moving in, take the proper shelter and stay out from under trees. Find a solid building, not a tent to protect yourself.

Most of all enjoy the fun and games.

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Get a preview of what you might see at local football games or band shows this fall at the Great Darke County Fair. (Early Bird photo)

Band Spectacular set GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair will host the annual Band Spectacular in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 24, 7 p.m. The Band Spectacular features bands from Darke County Schools and the surrounding area.

The event will conclude with a massed-band presentation. Tickets for the event are $3 and are available at the Fair Box Ofﬁce, by calling 800-736-3671 or at www.darkecountyfair. com.

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GREENVILLE – Junior Fair participants have worked with livestock and other projects throughout the year in anticipation of the 2014 Great Darke County Fair. The pay-off for the hard work will come about on Aug. 25-27 when the Junior Fair holds its livestock sales. Lamb Sale Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., Sheep Arena Market Goat Sale

Tuesday, Aug. 25, immediately following the Market Lamb Sale, Sheep Arena Swine Sale Wednesday, Aug. 26, noon, Swine Barn Rabbit & Poultry Sale Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5 p.m., Swine Barn Dairy Beef & Milk Sale Thursday, Aug. 27, 4 p.m., Cattle Arena Beef Sale Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., Cattle Arena

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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 35 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, Styx, Foreigner 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 Hunter Hayes. Tickets are still available for the concert with Hunter Hayes on Aug. 23. Call 1-800-736-3671, 548-5044 or visit www. darkecountyfair.com. Tickets are $40 for track seats or $37 for Grandstand and bleachers. Past Concerts 1980 – Donna Fargo 1981 – Barbara Mandrell 1982 – The Statler Brothers 1983 – The Charlie Daniels Band

Josh Turner headlined the 2015 Great Darke County Fair Sunday Concert.

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 Him 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 2015 – Hunter Hayes

Coffee with the Summer Pedal Pull Commissioner is Aug. 28 at the fair GREENVILLE – Children from 3-8 years old will have an opportunity to see who has the most pedal power at the National Kiddie Tractor Pullers Association’s Darke County Fair Summer Pedal Pull. The event will take place Aug. 28 in the Swine Barn, 6 p.m. The pull will start promptly at 6 p.m. Registration is from 5-6 p.m.

Post Time GREENVILLE – Har-

ness Racing returns to the Great Darke County Fair seven shows and 52 races. There is free admission to all races and post time is as follows: Aug. 21, 7 p.m.; Aug. 22, 1 and 7 p.m.; Aug. 27, 1 and 7 p.m.; Aug. 28, noon and 7 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.

GREENVILLE – August is Fair month! Since Darke County has Greatest County Fair in the State and everybody is at the fair, this month’s “Coffee with the Commissioner” will be at the Great Darke County Fair. Mike Stegall will be spending a lot of time at the fair, mostly at the Republican Tent, so stop on by, say hello, and ask any question you wish. He is scheduled to be

there three times, Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 24, 4-8 p.m., and Aug. 28, 4-6 p.m., but he will be in and out most of the week. This is the best opportunity to meet your elected officials, talk to them, and find out what is planned for Darke County, and what is happening. Please stop by and meet your county officials and enjoy the Great Darke County Fair.

Championship Horse Pull set for Aug. 27 GREENVILLE – The Championship Horse Pulling Contest at the Great Darke County Fair will be held Aug. 27, in the South Horse Show Arena. The Mini Pull will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Horse Pull begins at 7:30 p.m. The total

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purse for the 2015 event is $3,225. There is a $5 entry fee per team. The rain date is Aug. 29. First place in the Mini Pull will earn $100 with cash awards through 12th place (2nd, $90; 3rd, $70; 4th, $50; 5th, $45; 6th, $40; and 7th-12th, $30) First place in the Horse Pull will earn $400 with cash awards through 15th place (2nd, $300; 3rd, $250; 4th, 200; 5th, $195; 6th, $185; 7th, $175; 8th, $165; 9th, $155; 10th, $125; and 11th-15th, $100). There is free admission to the Horse Pull with a purchased Gate Ticket. Horses may enter gate #5 (State Route 121). For more information, contact Superintendent Jerry Marker, 459-3339, or Scott Humbert, (765) 212-0480.

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Keeping the fair great takes work

At 104 years of age, the late Elaine Fitzgerald took the top prize for being the oldest person at the Darke County Fair in 2014.

Senior Citizens get in free on Aug. 24 GREENVILLE – Monday, Aug. 24 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 repeated

as the winner last year at 104 years of age. Elaine passed away at her residence on April 15, 2015 at the age of 104. This year’s prize will be given by the Darke County Agricultural Society and Gregory Peck Sound Service. Register at the Loud Speaker Station.

Smash It Demo Derby returns 8/29 GREENVILLE – Smash It Derby will bring the Demolition Derby back to the Great Darke County Fair on Aug. 29, 7 p.m. This year’s main event features the Modiﬁed Class. Additional classes include Mild Weld, Compact Car, Modiﬁed and Stock Classes and Mowers. Drivers will be vying for a $6,300 purse. For derby rules, visit

www.smashitderby.com. For additional information, call Tim, (740) 8572033. Tickets are available in the Grandstand ($8) 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.

Local artists will show off their talents 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. 19, noon to 8 p.m.

and Aug. 20, 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. 20, 2 p.m. The exhibition will open to the public and judging results announced on Aug. 21, 10 a.m.

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. 22 and 23. Serving time is from noon to 8 p.m. in front of the Cattle Show Arena.

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 Brian Rismiller, VicePresident Dean Neff, Treasurer Jerry Marker, and directors Matt Aultman, Russ Bennett, Richard Delk, Ed Erisman, Doug Martin, Dave Niley, Cindy Riffle 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 2015. (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 –Riffle, Erisman Dairy Cattle – Zumbrink, Aultman Demolition Derby – Niley, Delk Dogs – Niley, Erisman Domestic Arts – Niley, Aultman Draft Horses/Mules/Donkeys – Marker, Bennett

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East Main plans fair events GREENVILLE – The East Main Church of Christ, 419 East Main St., Greenville, will be participating in the Spiritual Life Center during the 2015 Great Darke County Fair. The Spiritual Life Center is at the Ohio Center Building (the former WDRK Building) just north of the Fine Arts Building. The Greater Greenville Ministerial Association arranges for various churches to be at the building during the fair. On Aug. 26, East Main will be at the building starting off the day at 9 a.m. with free donuts, coffee, orange juice and milk. The donuts are provided in cooperation with Eikenberry’s IGA Foodliner. Then, at various times during the day, there will be water, candy and the opportunity for children to enjoy getting face painting

Parade of Champions

GREENVILLE – The annual Parade of Champions will be held Thursday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m., in front of the Grandstand. Featured in the parade will be the Honorary Parade Marshall, fair ofﬁcials and ﬂoats and walking units from Darke County’s 4-H Clubs, and more. The awards ceremony for Junior Fair participants will be held prior to the parade.

fle, Marker Parade – Erisman, Rismiller Parking – Neff, Martin, Niley Promotional Advertising – Martin, Bennett Rates –Delk, Rismiller, Neff, Marker Restrooms – Neff, Bennett Security & Safety – Niley, Zumbrink Senior Citizens – Delk, Martin South End Camping – Marker, Delk Special Attractions – Rismiller, Aultman Sponsors – Martin, Erisman, Rismiller Transportation – Riffle, Marker Trash – Riffle, Neff Veterans – Zumbrink, Neff Youth Building – Delk, Bennett, Neff

and tattoos and to win a prize playing the Cornhole Challenge. All of this is provided for free. East Main will conclude their time in the evening with Kandee Combs sharing music at 6 p.m. For more information, the church may be contacted at 937-547-1557.

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