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Anonymous said...: Dear Carol,

Congratulations for providing your new Blue Bag Media web site to the citizens of Darke County and beyond. This certainly exemplifies the attitude of Ball Publishing Co. these many years of providing service to the community.

John would be proud!!!!

Continued best wishes,

Jim Stanforth; April 23, 2012 at 6:28 PM
Kathleen Funk said...: Love the technological advances at Ball Publishing! This is awesome and I will enjoy the updates on my Facebook page.

Hello and Best wishes to everyone!

Kathleen; May 1, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Anonymous said...: Love the changes Brothers Publishing has made in our weekly edition of The Early Bird. Hope more is yet to come.; July 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Anonymous said...: I am VERY impressed with the new look and lay-out of the Early Bird under Brother's Publishing, formally Ball Publishing. I am not sure how many people have noticed but I have talked with a few other folks from around the county that say they also like and enjoy the many positive new changes. Those I have spoken with think the paper overall not only looks better but it is much easier to read. Being more reader friendly especially for us older folks is important, so THANK YOU to whomever is responsible! Keep up the GOOD work and we all are looking forward to seeing what is coming next.; July 18, 2012 at 3:53 PM
Anonymous said...: Here it is 9:40 Sunday evening and again no early bird.; September 9, 2012 at 9:47 PM
Blue Bag Media said...: The Early Bird's carriers are required to have all papers delivered by Sunday evening at 7 p.m. If you do not receive your paper or are getting it late, please contact the distribution department at 547-0851 or our Publisher, Fred Foutz, at 548-3330.; September 11, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Blue Bag Media said...: The Early Bird's carriers are required to have all papers delivered by Sunday evening at 7 p.m. If you do not receive your paper or are getting it late, please contact the distribution department at 547-0851 or our Publisher, Fred Foutz, at 548-3330.; September 11, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Anonymous said...: I have an opening on my mailbox that is just for newspapers. Would it be possible for your carriers to put the paper in there instead of throwing it in the mud?; February 10, 2013 at 4:40 PM
Blue Bag Media said...: Please let us know if you ever have a problem with delivery or any other concern you have with the paper. Email or call Fred Foutz (publisher) or our distribution department and let us know your address so we can rectify the situation. The phone number and email links are listed above.; February 11, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Anonymous said...: I LIVE ON 2709 WILT RD IN NEW MADISON I HAVE NOT GOT AN EARLY BIRD SINCE SEP 2012; March 27, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Events to Remember

Holiday closing – In honor and recognition of Memorial Day, the Greenville Transit will be closed on May 27.

PERDC - Public Employee Retirees of Darke County will be meeting at the VFW on Ohio Street, June 3, at 11:30 a.m. The speaker will be Janie Chrisman, Metropolitan Housing Director. For reservations, call: Helen at 548-4514.

Chicken BBQ – The first of two annual chicken BBQ's sponsored for the benefit of the New Madison Volunteer Fire Dept. by the New Madison Firebelles will be held at the firehouse on June 1, 11 a.m. until sold out. Cost for adults-$7, child's meal-$5, half chicken-$4. Eat in or carry out. No phone orders or deliveries. All proceeds go to help defray the cost of equipment, and items for the New Madison Volunteer Fire Department.

Ansonia Garage Sales – The Ansonia Community Garage Sales will be June 6-8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are several listings on the map, which will be available at all area businesses by June 4. If you would like a map emailed to you, contact Betty Burnfield, 337-4883.

New Madison Garage Sales – The New Madison Community Garage Sales will be held May 30-31 and June 1. No permit is required during these dates. Persons wanting to be listed on the flier should call 996-0200. Leave address, dates and times of the sale.

Arcanum Meetings - The following meetings have been scheduled for the Village of Arcanum:May 28 – Council Meeting, 7 p.m., City Building; June 3 – Utility Meeting, 4:30 p.m., City Building

Memorial Day Info - Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton/Darke County will be closed May 27, in honor of Memorial Day. This includes the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Regular hours will resume May 28.

CAP Community Transportation will be in operation for those who need service on May 27. Reservations should be made by May 24 for transportation by calling 547-9129.

GHS Class of 1969 - The Greenville Class of 1969 will hold its annual mini-reunion on Aug. 17, 2-4 p.m. at the Elks Lounge on Third and Sycamore, Greenville. Please park in the Elks back parking lot and enter through the back door. The class will begin planning for its 45th reunion on June 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Maid-Rite shelter house. Class members should plan to attend the June 15 meeting if they wish to voice their opinions concerning the location and type of reunion for 2014. Help is needed to contact class members for the large event. For more information, contact Debby Sodders at 548-7951. All class members are welcome on both dates.

Genealogical Society – The Darke County Genealogical Society, Inc. is holding its annual picnic on June 6, 5:30 p.m., in the Greenville City Park, at the same shelter that has been used in the past. Bring food to share and your tableware and come to have a good time.

GHS Class of 1959 – Greenville High School Class of 1959 will hold its luncheon on May 23, noon, at the Bistro Off Broadway, East Fifth St., Greenville. For more information, contact linwood2011@roadrunner.com or margaretmanix59@yahoo.com

Alumni Banquet - The 2013 Westmont, Hollansburg and Palestine Alumni Banquet will be held June 15 at the Golden Eagle Christian Center in Palestine. The time to arrive is 4 p.m. with dinner served at 5 p.m. The theme this year is “An Italian Experience.” Everyone is welcome that attended Westmont, Hollansburg, and Palestine; even if you did not graduate from there. For more information, contact Rick Brunner, 884-7398, or Patty (Foreman) Jenkins, (765) 855-5363.