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Wright 80th birthday packs house

GREENVILLE – “I have never been to a party like this before…” This seemed to be a popular comment according to Don Wright following his 80th birthday celebration at Eagles Park Shade Road. More than 200 people attended, including public officials State Rep. Jim Buchy and Darke County Engineer Jim Surber.

Wright is a well-known figure from Greenville’s early years; his sarcastic observations – published and verbal – about the events in his community and today’s public figures have created a long line of followers and detractors. He wanted his friends to help him celebrate 80 years, over 60 of which had been spent in Greenville and Darke County. And they showed up.

“They set up tables and chairs for 150 people,” Wright said. “They had to pull out another 50 and the seats were filled.”

Some of the comments were due to Wright’s recognition of old friends who were gone...

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