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How much do you know about the fair?

GREENVILLE – This may be the 161st fair, but has it really been 161 years since it began? The Darke County Fair has a great history that has survived war, epidemics, tragedy and is currently witnessing its 32nd President of the United States.

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, 1852, when approximately 30 citizens from all parts of Darke County met at the Darke County Courthouse in Greenville, organized the Darke County Agricultural Society and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: I.N. Gard, president; George W. Coover, vice-president; Alfred Kitchen, treasurer; and Noah Arnold, secretary. This fair board also selected the following members to be managers of the first 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 first 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 the time, The Mad Anthony, published in Greenville, had this to say about the first Darke County Fair in its issue of Sept. 14, 1853. “On the whole the first Darke County Fair reflects 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?” 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 file 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

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was $510.” The minutes were signed by I.N. Gard, president, and Noah Arnold, secretary.

In the first few years of Darke County Fairs, the fair boards bought new lumber each year to build fences around their fairgrounds and then after the fairs were over, sold this used lumber at public auction.

The “Garst Woods” fairgrounds were moved in 1858 to where Oakwood is now located in the city of Greenville, at which location the first 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.

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GREENVILLE • OHIO SUN. AUGUST 20TH 8:00PM

JOSH TURNER WITH SPECIAL GUEST

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Messina opens, Turner headlines fair show GREENVILLE – The directors for The Great Darke County Fair are pleased to announce that Josh Turner will headline the Aug. 20 concert during the 161st Great Darke County Fair. Turner is returning to the fair after performing in 2014. He will be joined by legendary country music performer Jo Dee Messina.

Multi-platinum MCA Nashville recording artist Josh Turner, is one of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers. With a rich, deep voice and distinctive style, Turner has sold more than 12 million units, is a disciple of traditional country music and one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry. From his 2003 Platinum-selling debut Long Black Train to his most recent 2012 Billboard No. 1 release Punching Bag, Turner has garnered multiple GRAMMY, CMA, and ACM nominations. Turner’s

hits include “Your Man,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” “Firecracker,” “Would You Go with Me,” “All Over Me,” and “Time Is Love,” the most played country song of 2012.

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All seats are reserved. 120 V.I.P. tracks seats will be sold at $55 each. Additional track seats are $40 each and Grandstand seats are $37 each.

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Tickets may be purchased at the Fair Box Office located at 800 Sweitzer Street, Greenville. Persons three 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.

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Coates selected as 2017 Fair Grand Marshal

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY – A familiar face will be back at the Darke County Fairgrounds this August – not as grounds caretaker – but as the 2017 Parade Grand Marshal.

“I was kind of surprised,” said Ken Coates Sr. of being named Grand Marshal. “But I sort of had an idea they might ask. I’ve sat through those meetings before and know how they work. I was pleasantly surprised.”

Coates of Greenville, who calls himself a “city boy,” retired in November 2016, after working for 15 years with the fairgrounds.

He retired from Frigidaire in Dayton before starting his work with the Darke County Agricultural Society, starting out as a mower before moving on to the assistant caretaker. For the past eight years, Coates has been head caretaker for the fairground’s

195 acres, 53 buildings, 20 restrooms, 228 horse stalls, as well as equipment and other items used for the fair and non-fair events.

His favorite job during fair week?

“The entertainment,” Coates said. “Setting up and being able to see all the stars. Meeting and talking to all the people. It was a pretty good experience.”

Retirement, though, has kept Coates pretty busy.

“I’m working on my honey-do list,” he said of the things he’s been doing around the house, as per his wife Ona. The couple have three chil-

dren, Michele, Wendy and Ken Jr., four grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

Coates will be recognized during the Grand Opening Ceremony of the 161st Great Darke

County Fair at 8 a.m., Friday, Aug. 18, and also at the annual Parade of Champions event in front of the Grandstand at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24.

Illumination 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 celebrating 11-years of bringing great contemporary gospel music at the fairgrounds on Sept. 16. This year’s featured artists include David Crowder, Family Force 5, Citizen Way and Chris August.

Saturday evening will feature the headline concert, but there is much to do throughout the day, including music at the Coffee House with regional bands performing.

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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 at the Darke County Fair Box Office during the fair or by visiting the festival’s website or www. darkecountyfair.com. Tickets are $30 for general admission (grandstand only – does not include track), $35 for track (standing only), $35 for box or reserved seating (includes track), and $55 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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Tractor pulls take place August 22 & 23 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 once again giving an extra night. Fairgoers will now be able to experience one day and two evenings of extreme horsepower.

The 37th annual Tractor & Truck Pull will begin with the Darke County Tractor Pullers Association (DCTPA) Pull on Aug. 22, 10 a.m. The big trucks and tractors take center stage on Aug. 22 and 23, 7 p.m. for the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) Grand National Tractor & Truck Pull.

The dual main events will feature Mini Modified Tractors, Super Stock Open Tractors, Two Wheel Drive Trucks, Light Pro Stock Tractors and Pro Stock Diesel. That is all on

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Join local tractor pullers during the first day and watch 11 classes of tractors and trucks compete for cash.

This event is sponsored by the Darke County Fair Board, along with Brodbeck Seeds, Koenig Equipment, Dave Keihl Chevrolet, Frenchtown Trailer, Cardinal Ethanol, J&J Performance, Rowland Truck, Nye’s Automotive, Unger Fabrication, Agri Services and Reid Health.

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 online, www.darkecountyfair. com.

Greenville High School Cheerleaders earned the Grand Champion title at the 2016 fair. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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The Great Darke County for bringing back the annual cheerleading competition. There is no better way kick-off the 161st annual fair than with a lot of spirit. On Friday, Aug. 18, join hundreds of cheerleaders and dancers from across the region for an afternoon of fun.

Teams and individuals will compete in varsity, junior high, pee wee and cheer and dance divisions for a chance to earn

cash awards and individual medals.

Champions from last year included: Greenville, Grand Champion Cheer; Greenville, Varsity Cheer; Mississinawa Valley, Varsity Dance; TriVillage, Junior High Cheer; and Mississinawa Valley, Junior High.

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7AM ...................... Gates Open 8AM ...................... Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — Gate #2 9AM ...................... 4-H Booth Judging (Youth Building Closed) 9AM ...................... FFA Shop and Crop Judging — Youth Bldg Closed 10AM .................... 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open 11AM .................... Junior Fair Horse Show, Contesting Classes — Horse Show Arena

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

6:30Pm ....... Harness Racing — Grandstand 6:30-9PM .............. Mandy Rismiller — Gazebo 7PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 8PM ...................... Junior Fair Dairy Exhibition Manditory Barn Meeting — Goat Show Arena 8PM ...................... Junior Fair Goat Exhibition Meeting — Goat Barn, Weigh-in following meeting 9PM ...................... All livestock must be on the grounds Bear Hollow Wood Carvers — 4 Times a Day - Location TBA See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight ................ Gates Close

August 19 - Saturday - Visitors Day

7AM ...................... Gates Open 7-10AM ................. Flower Show entries received — Coliseum Basement 8AM ...................... Junior Fair Steers weighed for Weight Gain Contest and Weight Classes — West End Swine Barn 8AM ...................... Weigh Junior Fair Market Lambs — Sheep Barn 8AM ...................... Weigh Junior Fair Barrows then Open Class Barrows — Swine Barn 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Dog Obedience — Dog House 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Guinea Pig Show (Carry-In) — Rabbit Barn 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Horse and Pony Show, Western, Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey — Horse Show Arena 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Rabbit Show — Rabbit Barn

9AM ...................... Junior Fair Poultry Show, then Junior Fair Showmanship — Poultry Barn 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Dairy Grooming Contest — Dairy Barn 9:30AM ................. Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama - Intermediates — Youth Building 10AM-10PM.......... Vendor and Booth Displays Open

11:30AM .... Harness Racing — Grandstand 11:30AM-1:30PM.. Touch of Rio — Gazebo 11:30AM-3PM....... Closed Judging of Flowers — Coliseum Basement 12:00PM ............... Junior Fair Darke County Born & Bred Market Lamb Show — Sheep Barn 12:00-11PM .......... Amusement Rides Operating 1PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1PM ...................... Horseshoe Pitching — Horseshoe Court — Doubles 1-8PM ................... Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30PM ................. Junior Fair Dairy Judging Contest — Cattle Show Arena 2PM ...................... Foods Revue — Youth Building 2:30PM ................. Healthy & Home Living Revue — Youth Building 2:30-5:30PM ......... David Wayne — Gazebo 3PM ...................... Junior Fair Beef Exhibitors Meeting — Cattle Arena - Live Carcass Show — Sheep Arena (immediately following Junior Fair Show) 3PM ...................... S.T.E.M. Revue — Youth Building - Open Class Market Lamb Show — Sheep Arena (immediately following Carcass Show) 4PM ...................... Cloverbud Revue — Youth Building 4PM ...................... Bred & Born in Darke County Steer Show — Cattle Show Arena 5PM ...................... Decorating a Freak Vegetable Contest — Youth Building 5PM ...................... Cows and Milk Seminar with Tony Wenning — Dairy Cattle Barn Milking Parlor 6PM ...................... Open Class Market Heifer & Steer Show — Cattle Show Arena 6PM ...................... Junior Fair Goat King and Queen Contest — Goat Barn 6PM ...................... Human Rooster Crowing Contest — Poultry Barn 6PM ...................... Swine Pee Wee and Adult Showmanship — Swine Barn 6PM ...................... Human Turkey Calling Contest — Poultry Barn (following Human Rooster) 6:30-10PM ............ Shelby Country Line — Gazebo 6:30PM ................. Adult & Pee Wee Showmanship, Decorator Class, Fun Night — Goat Barn

6:30PM ...... Harness Racing — Grandstand 7PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building Bear Hollow Wood Carvers — 4 Times a Day - Location TBA See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight ................ Gates Close

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Program and Judging Schedule NOTE: All times/dates subject to change due to inclement weather or otherwise necessary as determined by the Fairboard.

August 20 - Sunday

7AM ...................... Gates Open 8-10AM ................. Open and Youth Horse and Pony Show - Contesting at 8:00 A.M, Halter at 10:00 A.M. — Horse Show Arena 10AM .................... All-County Interdenominational Worship Service — tbd 10AM .................... Great Darke County Fair Community Church Service — Gazebo 10AM .................... Pee Wee Poultry — Poultry Barn 10AM-10PM.......... Vendor and Booth Displays Open 10AM-12PM.......... Sheep to Shawl — Demonstration — Sheep Barn 12:00PM ............... Darke County Bred & Born Heifer Show with Open Beef Breeding Show following — Cattle Show Arena 12:00PM ............... Junior Fair Poultry Meat Classes & Showmanship — Poultry Barn 12:00PM ............... Junior Fair Dogs Showmanship — Dog House 12:00-10PM .......... Amusement Rides Operating 12-1:30PM ............ New Dawn — Gazebo 12:30PM ............... Boer & Pygmy Showmanship, Boer Market, Pygmy Market, Boer Breeding Classes, Pygmy Breeding Classes — Goat Barn 12:30PM ............... Junior Fair Rabbit Showmanship — Rabbit Barn 1PM ...................... King of the Hill Horseshoe Tourney — Horseshoe Courts 1PM ...................... Junior Fair Swine Showmanship — Swine Area 1PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1PM ...................... Sheep - Boys & Girls Lead Class — Ladies Lead, New Ladies Lead, Mens Lead, Decorators Class, Pee Wee & Adult Showmanship Classes — Sheep Arena 1-8PM ................... Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30PM ................. Clothing Revue — Youth Building 2-4PM ................... Sheep to Shawl — Demonstration — Sheep Barn 2:30-4:30PM ......... Harmony — Gazebo 2:30PM ................. Revue — Creative & Leisure Art — Youth Building 3PM ...................... Revue — Natural Resources & Horticulture Projects — Youth Building 3-7PM ................... Junior Fairboard Elections — Youth Building 5:30-7:30PM ......... Greg Rhodes — Gazebo 7PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building

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August 22 - Tuesday Labor - Industrial Day

7AM ...................... Gates Open 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Goat Show, Overall Goat Showmanship, Born & Raised Market Wethers, Dairy, Pygmy & Boer — Goat Barn 9AM ...................... Registered Shetland Pony & Registered Hackney Pony Show — Horse Show Arena 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship — Cattle Show Arena 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Juniors — Youth Building 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Horse Show, Performance & Driving — East End of Horse Show Arena 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Sheep Showmanship followed by Junior Fair Homegrown Market Lamb Show — Sheep Arena 9AM ...................... Junior Fair Home Grown Market Lamb Class — Sheep Arena 10AM-7PM............ Junior Fair Dogs on Stand — Dog House

10AM ......... DCTP Tractor Pull — Grandstand 10AM .................... 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open 11AM .................... Born & Raise Barrow Show — Swine Arena 12-10PM ............... Amusement Rides Operating 1PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1PM ...................... Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship — Rabbit Barn 1-3PM ................... Memories of Elvis (Paul Royce) — Gazebo 1-8PM ................... Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30PM ................. Adult Rabbit Showmanship (two different groups) — Rabbit Barn 1:30PM ................. Junior Fair Beef Breeding — Cattle Show Arena 2PM ...................... Domestic Arts — Rosette Winners Pictures — Domestic Arts Building 4-6PM ................... Country Harmony — Gazebo 4:30PM ................. Junior Fair Beef Showmanship — Cattle Show Arena 5PM ...................... Junior Fair Swine Awards — Swine Barn 6PM ...................... 6 person Round Robin Horseshoe Pitching Tourney — Horseshoe Courts 6PM ...................... Junior Fair Market Lamb & Goat Sale --Sheep Arena 7-9:30PM .............. Spring N Fall — Gazebo

7PM ............ NTPA Tractor Pull — Grandstand 7PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7:30PM ................. Beef Obstacle Course — Cattle Show Arena SunShine MonkeyShines — Strolling the Midway Bear Hollow Wood Carvers — 4 Times a Day - Location TBA See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight ................ Gates Close

August 23 - Wednesday Armed Forces Veteran's Day

Veterans & Immediate Family Members living in the same household are Admitted Free 7AM ...................... Gates Open 7-10AM ................. Flower Show entries received — Coliseum Basement 8:30AM ................. Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama - Seniors — Youth Building 9AM ...................... General Livestock Judging Contest — Cattle Show Arena 9AM ...................... 4-H Show & Registered Modern Pleasure Shetlands — West Make-up Ring 9AM ...................... Open Class Carry-In Cage Rabbit Judging — Rabbit Barn 9AM ...................... Open Class Dairy Feeder Calf & Steer Show — Cattle Show Arena 10AM-10PM.......... Vendor and Booth Displays Open 10:30AM ............... Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama, Advisors — Youth Building 11AM .................... Open Class Barrow Show and Pen of Six — Swine Arena 11:30AM-3PM....... Closed Judging for Flower Show — Coliseum Basement 12PM .................... Open Class Dairy Judging - Ayrshire, Brown Swiss Guernsey, Jersey and Milking Shorthorn (Alternating) — Cattle Show Arena 12PM .................... Junior Fair Beef Grooming Contest — Cattle Show Arena 12-10PM ............... Amusement Rides Operating 1PM ...................... Chicken Dress Up — Poultry Barn 1PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1PM ...................... Junior Fair Horse Fun Show — Horse Show Arena 1-3PM ................... Colt Douglas — Gazebo 1-8PM ................... Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 1:30PM ................. Egg Contest Winners Announced (follows Chicken Dress Up) — Poultry Barn 2PM ...................... Junior Fair Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 2PM ...................... Rooster Crowing Contest — Poultry Barn 2PM ...................... Miscellaneous & Make-up Revue — Youth Building 4PM ...................... Junior Fair Homegrown Steer and Market Heifer Show — Cattle Show Arena 4-6PM ................... Debbie Lynn — Gazebo 5PM ...................... Junior Fair Rabbit & Poultry Sale — Poultry Barn

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Program and Judging Schedule NOTE: All times/dates subject to change due to inclement weather or otherwise necessary as determined by the Fairboard.

7PM ...................... Open Class Dairy Judging - Holstein — Cattle Show Arena 7PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building

7PM ............ NTPA Tractor Pull — Grandstand 7-10PM ................. Open Road — Gazebo *8:00 - NON Voting Tickets must be exchanged for a voting ticket no later than 8:00 p.m. at the Secretary’s ofice to be eligible to vote on thursday from 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.m. at the Sherif’s Building SunShine MonkeyShines — Strolling the Midway Bear Hollow Wood Carvers — 4 Times a Day - Location TBA See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight ................ Gates Close

August 24 - Thursday Free till Three Day

Gate Admission Free until 3:00 p.m.

Kissel Brothers Ride Wristbands 1/2 Price ALL DAY Various Vendors promoting a Value Item 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

7AM ...................... Gates Open *9:00 A.M. - Polls Open for Board of Directors Election — Sheriff’s Building 9AM ...................... Darke County 4-H and Junior Fair Awards Presentation — Grandstand

10AM ......... Annual Parade of Champions — Grandstand 10AM .................... Junior Doe Dairy Goat Show — Goat Barn Show Ring 10AM-10PM.......... Vendor and Booth Displays Open 11:30AM ............... Junior Fair Swine Sale — Swine Barn 12PM .................... Junior Fair Showman of Showmen Contest — Horse and Cattle Show Arena 11AM-10PM.......... Amusement Rides Operating 1PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1PM ...................... Junior Fair Dog Fun Day — Dog House 1PM ...................... Pee Wee Dog Show — Dog House 1PM ...................... Junior Fair Horses and Ponies Released 1PM ...................... Family Fun Free Giveaway — Grandstand 1-8PM ................... Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 3-9PM ................... Open Class Dog on Stands — Dog House 4PM ...................... Junior Fair Dairy Beef & Milk Sale — Cattle Show Arena 4-6PM ................... Gene Sherfy — Gazebo 5PM ...................... Wool Class Judging — Sheep Arena 5PM ...................... Open Class Dogs on Stands — Dog House

5:30 P.M. - Horse Racing — Grandstand

6PM ...................... Sheep Shearing Contest — Sheep Barn 6PM ...................... Rabbit Dress Up Contest for 4-H and FFA Members — Rabbit Barn 6PM ...................... The Darke County Resident Only Championship Horseshoe Tournament — Horseshoe Court 6:30PM ................. Miniature Horse Pull — Horse Show Arena (RAIN DATE - SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2016) 7PM ...................... Junior Fair Beef Sale — Cattle Show Arena — Load Steers After Sale

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August 25 - Friday - Rural Urban Day

7AM ...................... Gates Open 8AM ...................... Registered Classic American Shetland & Miniature Horse Performance — Horse Show Arena (West Makeup Ring) 9AM ...................... Senior Doe Dairy Goat Show — Goat Barn Show Ring 9AM-3PM.............. Friday Sampler — Youth Building 10AM .................... Mule & Donkey Open Show — Horse Show Arena 10AM-10PM.......... Vendor and Booth Displays Open 11AM-9PM............ Open Class Dogs on Stands — Dog House 12PM-11PM.......... Amusement Rides Operating 12PM-2PM............ Friesian Horse Experience — Grandstand 1PM ...................... Open Class Dog Demonstrations — Dog House 1PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 1-3PM ................... Brooke Netzley — Gazebo 1-8PM ................... Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 2:30PM ................. Wavaires Music Group — Grandstand 2:30-4:30PM ......... Weigh-In Open Class Feeder Calf Show — Cattle Show Arena 4-6PM ................... Janet Conley Show — Gazebo 5PM ...................... Cornhole Tournament - Blind Draw Double Elimination — Horseshoe Court 5PM ...................... Open Class Dog Demonstrations — Dog House

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7PM ...................... Fine Arts Demonstration — Fine Arts Building 7-9PM ................... Noah Back — Gazebo SunShine MonkeyShines — Strolling the Midway Bear Hollow Wood Carvers — 4 Times a Day - Location TBA See Darke County Veterans’ Display for Exhibit Items Midnight ................ Gates Close

August 26 - Saturday - Last Day of Fair

7AM ...................... Gates Open 8AM ...................... Open Class Breeding Sheep Show — Sheep Barn 8AM ...................... Registered Miniature Horse Show — Horse Show Arena (West Makeup Ring) 9AM ...................... Mule and Donkey Show — Horse Show Arena 9AM ...................... Draft Horse & Pony Show — Horse Show Arena 9AM ...................... 4-H Cat Show — Youth Building 10AM .................... Open Boer Goat Show — Swine Barn 10AM-10PM.......... Vendor and Booth Displays Open 10AM .................... Western Ohio District 4 Guernsey Show — Cattle Show Arena 10AM-2PM............ Open Class Dogs on Stand — Dog House 11AM .................... Open Class Dog Demonstrations-Dog House (Confirmation Class will follow) 12PM-11PM.......... Amusement Rides Operating 1PM ...................... Draft Horse, Pony, Mule & Donkey Performance Classes-Horse Show Arena 1-3PM ................... Mad River Railroad — Gazebo 1-8PM ................... Hot Shot Z Clown — Strolling the Midway 4-6 PM .................. Tyler Stroh — Gazebo 6PM ...................... Junior Fair Games — Cattle Show Arena 6:30PM ................. RAIN DATE for Miniature Horse Pull — Horse Show Arena 6:30PM ................. Smash It Demolition Stock Mowers Derby — Grandstand 7-9PM ................... Tish — Gazebo

7:30 P.M. - Smash It Demolition Derby — Grandstand 7:30PM ................. RAIN DATE for Horse Pull — Horse Show Arena 11PM .................... Per the March 5, 2014 Fair Board Meeting minutes, Departments and Vendors are not permitted to be released until 11:00 P.M. on the last Saturday of the Fair unless another event is scheduled to take place in their area.

Contact the Department head or Superintendent for release date and time.

Agriculture Department Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 27th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Domestic Arts Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 27th from 1:00- -5:00 p.m. Fine Arts Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 27th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Flower Department Exhibits will be released on Sunday, August 27th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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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 remains at $20 this year.

A single non-voting ticket for out of county residents and children ages 12 through 17 is also $20. The nine-day admission passes are gender specific with female passes fuchsia in color and male passes are orange.

The single day or night admission is $7. Children under 12, with an adult admission, are free.

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

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Littles will celebrate animation GREENVILLE – Get ready for the 2017 Great Darke County Fair Little Miss and Mr. Pageant. The pageant will take place in the fairground’s Youth Building, located behind the gazebo on Monday, Aug. 21, with the boys starting at 5:30 p.m. and the girls starting at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Celebration Animation,” a themed and judged event.

The children will bring their favorite animated character to life! Fairgoers will see creative and outside the box thinkers from Darke County children, ages 3-5 years.

In addition to the themed contest, there will also be a most photogenic contest for a boy and girl this year.

For any questions, contact The Flower Patch at 548-5675.

Three-year-old Isaac Rausch and fiveyear-old Sierra Johnson were crowned 2016 Little Miss and Mister Darke County Fair. (Ryan Berry photo)

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Rismiller brings excitement to position

BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com

GREENVILLE – Brian Rismiller has been on the job as the Darke County Fair manager since April, but he’s a little nervous as this year’s fair approaches. Although he has been a director for the past 11 years, it will be his first with all eyes on him and watching his decisions.

He understands their will be comparisons of how he operates compared to his predecessor, but Rismiller hopes this fair will go off seamlessly. He is taking a page from the Disney playbook and is adopting their way of doing business. “It may not be our fault, but it is our problem,” said Rismiller. When problems arise, Rismiller wants to take a proactive approach. Whether it be a director, caretaker, Junior Fair King or Queen or any of the volunteers, if an issue arises, such as a lost child, medical problem, someone needing

directions, etc., that his crew will be proactive and not just sit on the sideline hoping someone else will take care of the problem. He wants people leaving the fairgrounds with a good experience, which will ultimately bring them back again and again.

As far as the fair manager’s position goes, Rismiller said, “I’ve acquainted myself, but I’m not 100 percent. There is a lot to learn.” However, he is relying on his volunteers and staff to get him through. He is already starting to hear from the department heads and they are letting him know what they need.

He did pledge that the fairgrounds will be ready for the 161st edition of the Great Darke County Fair, but admitted he may not be ready.

Not only will the fair have a new face in the front office, but there is also a new caretaker this year. Rismiller pointed they have a plan of action and

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While fairgoers shouldn’t expect to see major changes this year, he did say they should look for subtle changes. One of those changes is the addition of a Trout Pond in an area that seemed to be separate from the fairgrounds. The area will be where Kissel Bros. had their bunk house and compound. They will be moving them to make way for the addition. Generally one of the darker places on the

fairgrounds, the board will be adding some lighting to make it a little brighter and accessible.

Rismiller grew up two blocks from the fair and it has always been a part of his life. He remembers excitedly riding his bike to the fair and parking it outside of Gate 2 and spending the whole day on the fairgrounds. While he may not be riding his bicycle to work, you can be sure he still has the same excitement for the Great Darke County Fair.

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9am........... Booth judging (Youth Building will be closed during judging) 9am........... FFA Shop & Crop Judging (Youth Building will be closed during judging) 11am......... Junior Fair Horse Show, Contesting Classes - South Ring 12-9pm ..... Weigh Junior Fair Rabbit Meat Pens 5:30pm...... Junior Fair Poultry Exhibitor Mandatory Barn Meeting - Poultry Barn 6pm........... Revue - State Fair Delegates - Youth Building 6-9pm ....... Weigh Junior Fair Meat Birds 6-9pm ....... Junior Fair Dogs on Stand - Dog House 6:30pm...... Junior Fair Canine King & Queen Contest - Dog House 8pm........... Junior Fair Dairy Exhibitor Mandatory Barn Meeting - Cattle Show Arena 8pm........... Junior Fair Goat Exhibitors Meeting Weigh-in following meeting - Goat Barn 9pm........... All Livestock must be on fairgrounds 10pm......... All Swine must be checked in

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

8am........... Weigh Junior Fair Barrows, then open class 8am........... Junior Fair Market Lambs Weighed 8am........... Junior Fair Steers weighed for classes and weight-gain contest 9am........... Junior Fair Guinea Pig Show (Carry In) 9am........... Junior Fair Horse and Pony Show, South Ring - Western, Draft, Mule & Donkey 9am........... Junior Fair Dairy Grooming Contest - Dairy Barn 9am........... Junior Fair Poultry Show, then Junior Fair Showmanship - Poultry Barn 9am........... Junior Fair Rabbit Show - Rabbit Barn 9:30am...... Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama, Intermediates - Youth Building 12pm......... Junior Fair Darke County Born and Bred Market Lamb Show 1:30pm...... Junior Fair Dairy Judging Contest - Cattle Arena 2pm........... Food & Nutrition Revue - Youth Building 2:30pm...... Healthy & Home Living Revue 3pm........... Junior Fair Beef Exhibitors Meeting - Cattle Show Arena 3pm........... S.T.E.M. Revue - Youth Building 4pm........... Cloverbud Revue - Youth Building 6pm........... Junior Fair Goat King & Queen Contest - Goat Barn

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Armed Forces Day parade planned

Harmony will take stage atGREENVILLE Gazebo – Harmony

Quartet will perform at the Gazebo at the 2016 Great Darke County Fair on Sunday, August 20, at 2:30 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 then reunited in 2012. They invite their friends, family and fans to come and enjoy an afternoon of memories in song.

GREENVILLE – The Great Darke County Fair will host Armed Forces Day on Aug. 23. 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.

Come to the Grandstand at 4 p.m. for a free concert with The Wright Brass, from Wright Patterson Air Force

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Also, be sure to visit the Veteran’s Building next to the Coliseum any day during the

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Watch for special displays from all branches of the military.

Veteran organizations from around the county will participate in the parade and service in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 23. (Gaylen Blosser photo)

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Early Bird/Bluebag plans giveaways at fair GREENVILLE – Visitors to the fair should visit The Early Bird and Bluebag Media booth in the Coliseum. Come say hi and learn a little more about your locally owned and operated award-winning newspaper and something very special for Greenville High School football and basketball fans that will be unveiled during the Great Darke County Fair.

While visiting the booth, be sure to sign up to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet and gift cards.

The booth will also have plenty

of fair guides available.

Join The Early Bird/Bluebag Media on Thursday of the fair for an evening of pizza.

Domino’s Pizza in Greenville is helping your locally own and operated newspaper and website feed hungry fairgoers at The Early Bird booth. Serving begins at 6 p.m. and will continue until no more pizza remains or 8 p.m. The Early Bird would like to thank Domino’s for their support.

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the fair; winners will be notified via email.

The Early Bird and Bluebag Media will also be sharing the pictures that have been taken throughout the fair. If you see something you like, let us know.

As always, pictures are free to download from Facebook. You can Like us at www.facebook. com/bluebagnews.

Scoop and The Early Bird/Bluebag Media invite you to visit their booth during the Great Darke County Fair. If you see Scoop hanging around in front of the booth or on the fairgrounds, be sure to get a picture with

Kissel Bros. returns to Darke County with thrilling rides GREENVILLE – For 36 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.

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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

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Friday Sampler gives patchwork of ideas GREENVILLE – Looking for a day of fun and information? The Great Darke County Fair has the perfect event for you. Join them on Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Youth Building, for The Friday Sampler – A Patchwork of Creative Ideas.

Speakers are as follows: Giovanna Follo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Sociology, Wright State Lake Campus, will demonstrate “RealityBased Self-Defense Commando Krav Maga.” Real Life deserves real situations. Bring a partner and join Giovanna for a hands-on presentation.

In this interactive session, Giovanna will discuss how to be aware and alert as you go through your day. She will be showing several techniques that you will be able to practice during the workshop.

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Their clothing is sold by independent business owners at pop-up boutiques, private online shopping groups and other events.

Representatives from KitchenAid Experience® will demonstrate new recipe ideas during their presentation titled, “Self-Confidence in the Kitchen.”

Janet Miller will share her lecture, “My Quilting Journey – 100 Quilts.” Janet is a quilt designer, teacher and lecturer. She has been quilting for over 50 years and currently has 52 quilt patterns, one book and 13 crochet patterns on the market.

The schedule is as follows: 9 a.m. – Welcome to the Friday Sampler: A Patchwork

of Creative Ideas 9:15-10:15 a.m. – Reality-Based Self-Defense Krav Maga with Giovanna Follo 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Boost Your Self Esteem: How you Dress Affects How you Feel with LuLaRoe Tracy Wheeler 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. –

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Livestock sales GREENVILLE – Junior Fair participants have worked with livestock and other projects throughout the year in anticipation of the 2017 Great Darke County Fair. The payoff for the hard work will come about on Aug. 22-24 when the Junior Fair holds its livestock sales.

Lamb Sale Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m., Sheep Arena Market Goat Sale Tuesday, Aug. 22, imme-

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Local artists featured 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. 16, noon to 8 p.m. and Aug. 17, 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. 17, 2 p.m.

The exhibition will open to the public and judging results announced on Aug. 18, 10 a.m.

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Get your Domestic Arts entries ready GREENVILLE – The Domestic Arts Department of the Great Darke County Fair is preparing for the upcoming exhibition Aug. 18-26. Once again, they are encouraging all crafters to join the fun and bring their handmade items for exhibit and competition.

Entry days are Aug. 16, noon to 8 p.m. and Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to noon at the Domestic Arts Building. The only requirement for entry is a 2017 voting or non-voting fair ticket. A 50th Anniversary Pass is not accepted. Children 11 years and under may enter on an adult ticket or Junior Fair. No other entry fees are applied.

All rules, categories, premium lists, entry and release times are available online on the Darke County Fair website link to the fair book on page 192 or

in the fair office.

Questions may be directed to Betsy Nisonger at 4230047.

There are hundreds of available categories for needlework, woodworking, craft projects, antiques and more for all ages.

The Domestic Arts Department welcomes you and is looking forward to another great year at the fair.

Special Day GREENVILLE – Ministers, Children and Senior Citizens Day is set for Aug. 21. Ministers, children (11 and under) and seniors citizens (60 and older) will be admitted free at the gate.

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Darke County’s Championship Horse Local and Trusted Pull set for Aug. 24 Name in Senior Services Since 1902 Independent Living • Assisted Living Memory Care • Skilled Nursing Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Non Medical Home Care

GREENVILLE – The Championship Horse Pulling Contest at the Great Darke County Fair will be held Aug. 24, 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 purse for the 2015 event is $3,225. There is a $5 entry fee per team. The rain date is Aug. 26.

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).

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GREENVILLE – Smash It Derby will bring the Demolition Derby back to the Great Darke County Fair on Aug. 26, 7 p.m.

This year’s main event features the Modified Class.

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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 5485044.

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Red Cross offers 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 ensure that you continue to have a marvelous time, the American Red Cross offers these safety tips for fairgoers: * Be aware of the animals around you and their environment. Cows still kick and horses still bite - even if they are on their best “fair” behavior. If your child doesn’t grow 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 to do 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 Red Cross maintains a comfort station near EMS and Sheriff at the

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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

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

Election is Aug. 24 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Agricultural Society will hold its election of directors on Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during the Great Darke County Fair. Four positions are up for election this year, currently held by Russ Bennett, Richard Delk, Ed Erisman and Cindy Riffle. The position to fill the remainder of a vacant term will also be up for election.

Candidates must get petitions from the Secretary of

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Wayne offers cool spot for moms and babies

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY –Moms and babies who need a break during the county fair are invited once again to stop by the Wayne HealthCare tent.

For more than 20 years, the hospital has provided a private spot for moms to feed and change their babies.

The tent, which is open from 12-9 p.m. every day of fair week, is manned by volunteers.

Co-chairs Terri Flood, Wayne’s marketing director and Susanne Barga, director of volunteer programs, say offering the space is a natural fit for the healthcare center.

“As a health and wellness center, we’re happy to support and provide a service for our community,” Flood said.

“Especially for our moms who are breastfeeding, and for those who need a place to cool off.”

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organize the tent project 20plus years ago, she said.

Today, about 30 volunteers sign up to fill 54 slots. During the morning hours, volunteers help clean and organize the tent for its noon opening.

Water, clean spots to change babies, a place to sit for a spell and cool off, as well as private spaces for feeding baby are provided.

“We see some people three or four times a day,” Barga said of families who visit the tent,

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which has numbered up to 1,000 for fair week, according to the number of baby changing pads used in the tent.

About 15 years ago the hospital began providing air conditioning in the tent, thanks to Bolyard Heating & Cooling Inc. Also this year, Flood said, the hospital’s newest OBGYN, Dr. Jennifer Canan hopes to make a few visits to the tent during this year’s fair.

Neff welcomes visitors to 161st Darke Co Fair

As we the directors of the Darke County Agricultural Society look on the 161st fair, we want to welcome you to one of the oldest social events and educational activities in Darke County.

As a leading county in agriculture, we thank all the Junior Fair and Open Show entries that make our fair so

great and all the department heads who do a great job keeping entries up and their departments running smooth.

We would like to invite you to see and taste all the new menu items at this year’s fair and to experience the chainsaw carvings, bow and arrow demonstrations and BB gun target range. Our goal is

to provide a wide variety of entertainment for all fairgoers, this year being no exception with the Free Till Three on Thursday with free bike giveaway and a discounted sample item at many of the food vendors.

Lastly, thank you to all the many volunteers that help, not only during the fair, but all

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Summer Pedal Pull is August 25 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. 25 in the Swine Barn, 6 p.m.

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

At 102-years of age, Lucille Sells Frankman was the oldest person at the 2016 Darke County Fair.

Senior Citizens get in free on August 21 (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

a participation ribbon. The Darke County Agricultural Society is sponsoring the trophies.

For more information, contact Ron Dietrich, 5484780.

GREENVILLE – Monday, Aug. 21 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. Lucille Sells Frankman earned the top prize at 102years of age – only a few weeks

from turning 103. She beat out the 2015 oldest person at the fair by one month.

The Darke County Agricultural Society and Gregory Peck Sound Service will once again be presenting the oldest person attending the fair with a $100 prize. Register at the Loud Speaker Station.

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Popular events return to fair’s Grandstand GREENVILLE – There is plenty to see and do in front of the Grandstand at the fair.

Highlighting activities is five sessions of Harness Racing.

Events kick off on Aug. 18, 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, 6:30 p.m. There is free admission to this event.

On Aug. 19, horse racing will take place at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., also with free admission.

Josh Turner and Jo Dee Messina will hit the stage on Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Tickets are still available.

On Aug. 21, 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. 22 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. 23, 7 p.m. Visit www.darkecountyfair.com or call the fairgrounds for ticket prices, 548-3330.

Also on Aug. 23 will be the annual Veterans Memorial Parade and Service, 5:30 p.m.

There is free admission to this event.

At 4 p.m., on Aug. 23, come to the Grandstand for a free concert with Wright Patterson Air Force Base’s The Wright Brass.

The Parade of Champions, showcasing Darke County’s Junior Fair Participants and the Darke County Fair Parade Marshall will be held on Aug. 24, 10 a.m.

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The Greenville High School’s Wavaires will be performing a free concert in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 25, 2:30 p.m. (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

2:30 p.m. Both of these events are free.

Harness racing will take place in front of the Grandstand on the evening of Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. with free admission.

The final event in front of the Grandstand for the 2017 Great Darke County Fair is the ever-popular Demolition Derby. Smash It Demolition Derby will present the derby on Aug. 26, 7 p.m. The cost is $8 for general admission and pit passes are $15.

On Aug. 24, 1 p.m., the Darke County Fair is bringing back the Family Fun Free Giveaway.

Harness racing returns the evening of Aug. 24, at 5:30 p.m. with free admission.

On Aug. 25, the fair is bringing back two popular shows from the 2016 fair.

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Flower shows to feature ‘Bucket List’ exhibits

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY – Judged as the best in Ohio, the Darke County Fair Flower Show is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year with exhibits centered on the theme of “Bucket List.”

“We’ve tried to come up with class titles that have been on peoples’ bucket lists – for example places they’d like to visit,” explains Charlene Thornhill, president of the Darke County Association of Garden Clubs.

This year’s fair will again host two shows – Saturday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 23.

“We have closed judging, then it’s open to the public around 2:30 p.m.,” Thornhill said of the shows, held in the basement of the coliseum.

The Darke County Fair’s flower and horticulture shows are judged by accredited judges, Thornhill said.

“Judges come from throughout the state,” Thornhill explained. For example, the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs provides judges, who Thornhill said “ask us to please invite them to come to our fair.

They just enjoy coming to our flower shows.”

Adults who exhibit in the artistic categories must grow their own flowers for the fair.

“In adult artistic we may have at least 70 designs,” Thornhill said.

“There’s usually 400-500 different horticulture exhibits for each of the shows.”

Members of two adult clubs – Ladybug Garden Club and Wildflower Garden Club – as well as the Butterfies Garden Club for age 8-18 - exhibit during the fair.

“The flower shows take the work of all members of the garden clubs. They put so much time in and give it their all.

They produce an outstanding flower show for the public. For

many years, our flower shows have been the top in the state of Ohio.”

Since the young Butterflies Garden Club members don’t really have a bucket list, Thornhill said this year’s junior exhibits will center on cancer awareness and the colors each of the cancer associations have chosen. For example, pink for breast cancer.

“Each member has chosen a different cancer to research and their design must be the color of that cancer. For them it’s educational and hopefully during their lifetime they find a cure for cancer,” Thornhill said.

A long-time Darke County garden club participant, Thornhill said she first began showing at the fair in 1955.

“I started when I was a mere child,” she said. After a brief absence, she came back in 1969 and “has been in ever since.”

Thornhill said the flower

shows are “so much more creative today than they were in year’s past. The artistic designs have improved so much. There’s more plant varieties available.”

And this year’s weather has been a big help so far, Thornhill said. “We’ve had steady rain. I think it will be a good year.”

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County 4-H evaluation reveals variety of interests

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY – The All Seasons Place at Lighthouse Christian Center was buzzing Friday, July 14, as the county’s 4-H members waited to speak with a project judge.

Although it’s not mandatory that club members’ projects be evaluated, said Rhonda Williams, county extension educator, most do choose to participate in the yearly evaluation day.

“They come to evaluation if they want to be considered for a rosette or chosen to as represent Darke County at the Ohio State Fair,” Williams explained.

From clothing and art to family consumer science projects, judges come prepared to ask questions about what 4-H members have learned while developing their display and completing their project book.

Sandy Rammel of Auglaize County was invited to come back to Greenville to judge a project called Money Matters, as well as

home design projects.

“I got some Rammel also went ideas from through the 4-H Pinterest,” said program in Mercer the home-schooler County as a youth. who will be in sixth Her children were grade this year. involved in 4-H also, “I learned about in Auglaize County. symmetry and During an textures.” evaluation, Rammel The project Sew said she looks for Fun revealed a a young person’s Julia Raffel, 11, of Greenville number of creative interview skills, if they displays her 4-H project she young 4-Hers, “Body of Art.” (Susan make eye contact with titled who completed Hartley photo) her and if they are clothing projects enthusiastic about their project. from shorts and capris to skirts “I also take interest in their and simple dresses. project and see if they’ve learned Katelyn Yoder, 9, of Blue some new skills,” she explained.

Angels 4-H, said she made a Displaying an art project she skirt for her first-ever sewing titled “Body of Art,” Julie Raffel, experience.

11, of Greenville and a member “I learned about fabrics and of Blue Angels 4-H, completed hand stitching,” she said. the Getting Started in Art project Alivia Addis, 10, also of Blue this year.

Angels, was all decked out in a Her display was a life size 100 percent Pendleton wool skirt, outline of her body with a creative top and beret. Addis said she also variety of materials - such as attended a sewing camp this year bubble wrap, felt and ribbon - to to learn some techniques to use depict organs and parts of the in her project. human body.

“I made a bag and a mini Tic

Tac Toe quilt,” at sewing camp, Addis said.

Osgood 4-H member Mallory Hemmelgarn, 10, created a dress for her sewing project. She said learning to use a sewing machine was fun. She also learned how “you flip your project inside out” to sew.

Jennifer Richards of Arcanum said her daughter Raylea, 14, completed 10 projects to be evaluated, including reading, writing, veterinary science, babysitting and arts and crafts.

“It gives them life skills,” Richards said of the 4-H program.

“They’re better prepared for life during high school and beyond.”

Richards also is a 4-H alumni from Darke County.

“From the time I was in it, there’s so many more things available,” she said of 4-H projects. “There is something for everyone, especially with the selfdetermined projects.”

The 4-H projects will be on display during the Darke County Fair in club booths in the youth building.

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The Wright Brass performs for fairgoers GREENVILLE – The Wright Brass, from Wright Patterson Air Force Base, will perform in front of the Grandstand at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, before the annual Veteran’s Day activities.

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Fair hosts New Dawn

GREENVILLE – New Dawn was formed in 2009 when three gospel singers were united by a series of nonrelated events. Bruce Shank had been singing gospel music for many years with various groups as well as a soloist. His sister, Dixie Magee, joined him in 2006 and they performed as a duet. In late 2008, Bruce met Larry Hart, and discovered his vocal talents. Larry was asked to join Bruce and Dixie, and the trio, New Dawn, was formed. The songs they sing speak to the heart – each with its own meaning. They have released two CD’s, and perform at churches, fairs, festivals and benefits.

New Dawn will be performing in the Gazebo at the Great Darke County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 20, at noon.

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Heartland’s free lunch a tradition on Senior Citizens Day

BY SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY – A tradition for more than 35 years, Heartland of Greenville Nursing Home, has treated senior citizens to a free lunch during the Darke County Fair.

On Senior Citizen Day, Monday, Aug. 21, seniors are again invited to drop by the Second National Bank Rest tent and enjoy a free lunch.

The oldest fairgoer will be recognized at the SNB tent at 11 a.m., where the lunches also are being served.

According to Beth Rindler of Heartland, this year’s sack lunch will include a ham salad sandwich, chips, piece of fruit, cookie and orange drink.

“Our workers put together the sack lunches the morning of,” Rindler said. “We just kind of have an assembly line here and we put everything all

together.”

All foods are donated by Heartland, Rindler noted, except the beverage, which is provided by Dean Reiter Dairy of Springfield.

“It’s just kind of a nice thing to do,” said Rindler, dietary director for Heartland of Greenville. “A lot of times the senior citizens out at the fair are on a limited income and are there to enjoy seeing friends while at the fair. We want to make sure they have a nice lunch.”

Rindler said about five dietary employees from Heartland will put together and hand out between 200250 sack lunches again this year.

“It’s nice to say ‘hello’ and see some of the same faces from year to year,” she said.

The SNB tent is located near the grandstand.

Monkeying around at the Darke Co. Fair

GREENVILLE – How much do you know about monkeys?

You may learn something you didn’t know at this year’s Great Darke County Fair. From Aug. 20-26, the fair will welcome SunShine MonkeyShines to the fairgrounds. Join Mary Lynn and her family of Capuchin Monkeys as the stroll throughout the fairgrounds providing entertainment and organ grinding.

SunShine MonkeyShines tries to educate its audiences.

Many of their monkeys have been rescued as retired organ grinders or laboratory animals or unsuccessful pets. The organization feels it is their role to provide the safest, secure and enriched environment possible. Companionship is of primary importance, as monkeys are extremely social creatures. Though some of their monkeys have come from

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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. (Gaylen Blosser Photo)

Band Spectacular set for August 21 GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fair will host the annual Band Spectacular in front of the Grandstand on Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

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New attraction coming to county fair GREENVILLE – The Darke County Fairboard is pleased to announce attraction will be available at the 2017 Great Darke County Fair. Do you go fishing or do you go to the fair?

The answer is both.

Fishing for Life will be bringing their mobile Trout Pond to the fair in an effort to get kids fishing. They couple this trout pond with educational games and instruction. Some of their instruction includes making a lure, Fish ID, Bait ID, Minnow Races, casting and more. The Trout Pond will be available all nine days of the fair, Aug. 18-26.

Founded in 2004, Fishing for Life has spent more than a decade serving kids, families and communities through fishing and outdoor programs.

Fishing for Life receives wide support from national fishing organizations, military Yellow Ribbon communities, the Anoka County Sheriff’s

Department, the Minneapolis Parks and Rec Board, DNR programs, urban ministries, suburban and urban churches, local retailers, professional anglers, and volunteers.

FFL is comprised of hundreds of men and women who use their love, excitement, passion and knowledge of fishing and other outdoor activities to be the hands and feet of God. In 2016 alone we they blessed to utilize over 600 volunteers who logged more than 4,000 volunteer hours.

Fishing for Life is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt charitable organization.

Kids and adults will get a chance to land the “big one” during the fair at Fishing for Life’s Trout Pond.

Free Till Three on August 24 GREENVILLE – Free Till Three will return to the Great Darke County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 24. Gate admission will be free until 3 p.m. that date and Kissel Bros. ride wristbands

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Join the fun in front of the Grandstand at 1 p.m. for the

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