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I Love this P l ace

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uddy Creek loops across the landscape of Carmichaels, winding its way downstream to the Monongahela River, a few hilly miles away. Shelley Anderson is a local historian with a nose for finding what’s left of the past, hidden in graveyards and beneath generations of siding on houses along the old streets of Old Town. These days she is hot on the trail of yet another piece of those forgotten times, when Muddy Creek moved water wheels up and down its banks and helped build a frontier community.

I meet up with Shelley at the Greene Academy to see the Academy’s latest historic acquisition and her excitement is contagious. This, she tells me, pointing to the now vacant yellow-sided house beside the Carmichaels covered bridge, was once a mill. Back at the Academy, we peer at the Caldwells Atlas map of 1876 and see the house listed as a marble shop run by George Washington Daugherty, who carved beautiful bevined tombstones for his neighbors. The 1865 McConnells Map lists it as a school house. Shelley has followed the trail to tax records of 1790 when James Carmichaels was assessed as having a grist mill, a tan yard and two stills, all on the banks of Muddy Creek.

“This fall we’ll clear the weeds and trees away in back. You can see where the stone foundation has a door and you can walk to the creek. It’s going to take a lot of work but…”

Thanks to Shelly’s perseverance, the history of this mill and the land surrounding it has been retraced back to the days when James Carmichaels owned 809 acres of land that would become a settlement, then a village, then a bustling town. Records show that James gave land to the vestrymen to build an Episcopal Church in 1790, next door to his gristmill. That fieldstone church would later be added on to and become the Greene Academy, where Shelly and others now do the good work of historic preservation.

by Colleen Nelson

The yellow house to the right of the Carmichaels Covered Bridge was a grist mill founded by James Carmichaels in the second half of the 18th century.

But it is “Our Presbyterian Heritage – a history of Presbyterianism in and around Carmichaels” compiled

by Dale Hockenberry that tells the even further backstory of colonial politics that brought in the first settlers to grind their grain, mill their timbers, tan their hides and fire up their stills on Muddy Creek.

When the French and their Shawnee allies invaded Penn’s Woods in 1747, they had already established forts and settlements in Ohio and were heading east toward the Monongahela River valley to claim it for France. When English Prime Minister William Pitt got wind of this, he disregarded the land boundaries grant-

The crumbling remains of John Curl’s mill along Muddy Creek.

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MUDDY CREEK MILLS

ed to William Penn and gave all that is now Western Pennsylvania to the colony of Virginia to defend with its standing army. The land was renamed Pittsylvania and Virginia was given the rights of settlement, much to the consternation of Pennsylvania and Maryland. This hotly disputed issue was not resolved until “President Washington’s administration,” Hockenberry notes.

The floodgates of immigration were opened and soldiers would arrive to make tomahawk claims for themselves, even as they engaged the Shawnee and stormed the walls of Fort Duquesne.

Many of those soldiers were Scots Irish and they

One of the Horner Mills, along Muddy Creek.

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brought their Presbyterian religion with them as they cleared old indigenous paths and turned them into horse and wagon worthy roads in the western Frontier.

When John and James Carmichaels travelled these roads from North Carolina in 1760, they passed through Redstone Fort, now Brownsville, where the Virginia militia set up a trading post and Presbyterian ministers plied the wilderness for converts.

Once in present day Greene County, they laid claim to 10,000 acres with a promise to occupy and develop it.

In 1767 they returned with a small army of friends, relatives, horses, slaves, tools, seeds and livestock to make good their intentions. Their mills allowed these first families to grind grain and take it by flatboat from the village Thomas Hughes named Lisbon to the Monongahela River by way of Muddy Creek then on to Redstone Fort and points east.

None of the many other mills on Muddy Creek , like John Curl’s mill and the many Horner mills, have survived except in faded photos. Shelly is gathering fthese photos for her next chapter in the history of Carmichaels. Volume One is available at the Academy as is the list for volunteers who are ready to help restore that yellow-sided house back to its glory days when it was James Carmichael’s grist-mill.

When you come to Carmichaels August 17th to 24th for the Coal Show, take a drive through Old Town and see the history that is hiding in plain sight in every old building along Muddy Creek.

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A map of Carmichaels highlightin the James Carmichaels and John Curl mills. More mills (not on map) followed the path of Muddy Creek.

John Curl’s Mill

James Carmichaels Mill

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hen it comes to old photos there’s that perfect sweet spot – old enough to be nostalgic but still remembered and everyone in the photo is identified. This snapshot in time from the Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph has it all – it’s October 15, 1954, the first Coal Queen has been chosen and “Thousands Jam Carmichaels For Celebration.”

The third girl standing from the left, Miss Anna Mae Wancheck, will be crowned on Saturday night, the Friday morning cut line tells us. “Aides” Sondra Titus of Carmichaels, Dolores Janus of Jefferson and Charlotte Yaromy of Mt. Morris stand beside her, Henrietta Knight of Garrison and Sandy Hoy of Waynesburg fill the front row with crinoline, satin and picture perfect smiles. Those gowns let us know these are the Happy Days.

When Carmichaels Chamber of Commerce and the fire companies of Carmichaels, Nemacolin and Crucible formed the King Coal Association in 1953, long wall mining was coming into its own and coal was still the economic driver of the area. Time to throw a block party to celebrate the proud history of coal mining with an eye to the future, with its new extraction techniques, advancements in equipment and safety regulations geared to make the hard work of mining a little less dangerous.

The first show happened the next year and a queen was chosen from the six Greene County high school girls who applied. The only stipulation was that they be from a coal mining family. That first learn as you go year there was no talent show or essays to read.

“They put on gowns and went in and talked to the judges and the judges picked the one they liked the best – I guess!

Things have changed since then,” Linda Rush tells me as we peer at old photos and giggle over the parade of hairstyles 50some years of coal queen photos have on display.

Brice and Linda Rush have been in the thick of the show for more than 30 years and their house and outbuildings, including an old log cabin Brice repurposed in the front yard are full of the history of coal, from the pick and shovel days through the union building, coal patch living, layoff cycles and economic boom times of the last 120 years. If you want to learn about coal mining, this is the place to go.

In 2014 the King Coal Association put together a 50th anniversary book celebrating the coal show, its coal queens, floats, parades, demonstrations and fun and games, including car shows and carnivals behind the fire hall and bingo going on inside. The book features every queen through 2013, with

by Colleen Nelson

The 1954 Coal Queen, Anna Mae Wancheck, and her court.

plenty of photos of the floats they road on. But this newspaper page from 1954, hanging on Brice Rush’s wall, gives the kind of detail that makes this first festival come alive. And the faded photo of those first girls, with dads and brothers in the mines is a classic moment to remember.

There were fireworks on the Cumberland Township football field to kick off the festival Wednesday night, after a day of speeches and presentations. Senator Duff was there and so was a representative for John L. Lewis, legendary warrior of the UMWA. Fire companies fired up their hoses for “the Battle of the Barrel, a highly popular and original event.” and the U.S. Bureau of Mines did daily demonstrations of “coal mine dust explosions” that were, according to Brice, as loud as dynamite being set off.

“The Coal Festival at Carmichaels is the first such event in the history of Pennsylvania,” the article tells us. It also lauds the fact that the county has more unmined bituminous coal than any other county in the state and that Carmichaels is the hub of a network of operating mines that includes the largest one of all –“the gigantic Robena mine of U.S. Steel.” It’s Greene County coal that keeps the lights on in Pittsburgh and

elsewhere across the regional grid of “a modern industrial metropolis.”

Brice tells me that those early coal queens didn’t necessarily go underground although they all posed with picks, shovels and overalls in front of the shaft at some point in their year of reign. But Anna Mae did go down in the mantrap – her dad was superintendent of the Bobtown’s Shannopin mine.

The coal queens of today don the gear that miners now wear for protection and descend into that underground world of industrial extraction. They get to watch the continuous miners chew coal from the seam and send it to the top on conveyor belts and when they emerge their faces are dark with the coal dust that made them queen.

On August 18, Holly Lesko will hand over her crown to the new coal queen and the stage will be set for another year of celebrating the past with an eye to the future of the economy of this region. And Brice will have just some of his vast collection of coal memorabilia on display in the fire hall for those who come to the 2019 King Coal Bituminous Coal Show. I’ll see you there!

COLORING CONTEST

WINNERS! Congratulations to our winners from last month’s coloring contest. Each winner won 4 tickets to the Greene County Fair!

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6 Years & Under Brooke Kelley

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2019 Community Builders Program

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he sixteenth series of Community Builders of Greene County will begin August 26, 2019. The program will meet every other Monday through December 9, 2019. Classes will be held from 5:308:30 each evening in the CFGC Foundation Room at 106 E. High Street, Waynesburg.

Community Builders provides training for persons interested in volunteering their time and talents to support Greene County nonprofit organizations. The nonprofit leadership program explores leadership, nonprofit development and board governance, financial management, strategic planning, marketing, resource development and volunteer engagement.

The series is geared to helping citizens become better volunteers and employees with non-profit organizations in the community, whether it be through activities such as serving on non-profit boards, volunteering on fundraising committees, or serving as a program staff.

Eight learning sessions are conducted by one or more local experts in the field of that week’s topic. An achievement ceremony is held at the end of the program.

Each participant is asked to pay a $150 tuition fee, which covers some of the cost of

their materials and a light meal during each session. In some instances, the participant’s employer or organization may cover all or part of the fee for their employees or board members. A limited number of scholarships are available on a need basis for one-half of the tuition.

Nearly 200 individuals have completed the course since 2004. Many have become active members of local nonprofit boards, while others have expanded their roles as employees of nonprofit organizations. One Community Builder graduate recently said, “As a board member of one nonprofit and employee of another, I can’t tell you how much I have used what I learned in Community Builders to help make these programs stronger.” Several graduates also shared how the series helped them to build self-confidence and become more involved in their work and community.

Applications and schedule are available online at http://www.cfgcpa.org/community-builders/.Applications are being accepted through August 16th.

For more information on Community Builders of Greene County call 724-6272010, or email cfgcpa@gmail.com.

STONE TO STEEL:

Native American Heritage Weekend

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eap backwards in time to approximately 2,000 years ago and get a glimpse into the pre-contact Native life in southwestern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Experience what Native life was like before European settlers ventured from overseas and immerse yourself in a recreated Native American village.

Normally held in the fall, the Greene County Historical Society Museum will host its annual Stone to Steel Native American Heritage Weekend on Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th this year. Interactive demos of Native crafts and culture will be available, including: hunting, trapping, cooking, fiber arts, trade, beadwork, fishing, and shoemaking. The event gives unparalleled insight into the life and culture of Natives in our area before European settlement.

“The Greene County Historical Society is extremely happy to bring Back Stone to Steel for the 2019 season,” says Matthew Cumberledge, GCHS Director. “We’ve moved it a bit forward this year hoping to avoid the bad

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weather we’ve had in the past. This year we’ll be hosting all of our Native American reenacting friends, as well as blacksmithing demonstrations, local arts and crafts and much more!” Matthew adds, “Stop by to enjoy all the festivities and to tour the museum to see our incredible collection of Native American artifacts as well as a few guest collections!”

Admission to Stone to Steel is $10, but children 10 and under are free. The event is located at GCHS Museum at 918 Rolling Meadow Road, Waynesburg, Pa. FMI, visit the GCHS Facebook @GCHSofPA or website, http://www.greenecountyhistory.org.

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By Colleen Nelson he spirit of Reformation came to Carmichaels in 1775 when pioneering Presbyterians built a three-sided shelter beside the military outpost in Glades Grove, a place where settlers gathered in the evenings by bonfires to socialize as their children ran and played in the fire light.

Early settlers were The bell-ringers of Greene Valley Presbyterian Church practicing for within running distance an in-house concert. of Isaac Israel’s lookout post, with a fortress ues its tradition of being Presbyterian with tucked into the hill behind it, guarding against the ability to change its mission and its name French and Shawnee attacks, then later Britwith the times. ish militiamen when the American RevoluFive miles west of Carmichaels, Fort tion came calling. Remnants of that old lookCline sheltered Presbyterian settlers in the out are buried within the walls of the stately 1700s and by 1854 Sunday school was being brick house once owned by Mary Hamilton held at the Gwynne School House near Kheon Glade Run Road, which meanders back dive. A revival was held in 1856, many in the onto Rt. 88 a little further down the hill. neighborhood were converted and Muddy The worshippers in Glades Grove called Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church was their church New Providence and were made formed and shared a pastor with Carmichaels. part of the Redstone Ministry in 1775. By Later, the coal mining towns of Cru1784 they had built a log cabin church “on the cible and Nemacolin would build churches brow of the hill” above the cemetery on Rt. to serve a new generation of worshippers.

88 that overlooks the intersection of Rt. 21.

But the mines were playing out and young Then it was back to the grove at the bottom people were leaving. In 1967, the Presbyteof the cemetery for another log church, then rian churches of Nemacolin, Muddy Creek, a brick church. When it was destroyed by fire Carmichaels and New Providence voted to after the Civil War it was “replaced by a brick phase out their smaller congregations over building at the top of the hill.” It would bethree years of transition and join together in come known as the Country Church because Carmichaels as Greene Valley Presbyterian now there was a New Providence “Town Church on Greene St. Church” on George St. It was later sold to the Today’s congregation can count themAmerican Legion and now stands empty but selves at 500, Carmichaels Mayor David Jack is still a beautiful example of 19th century tells me when I stop by for services. Renovachurch design. tions over the years have replaced the plaster By 1832 Cumberland Presbyterians had ceiling in the chapel with wood and an orarrived to do a revival in Hewitt’s Grove, halfgan and a baby grand piano flank the pulpit. way between Glades Grove and Carmichaels When the music starts and everyone stands that lasted from February until August. The up to sing I am startled to find myself transpeople responded and began building altars ported by a sound that is reminiscent of the and holding services in their homes. When processional hymns of old, high and soaring, the first Cumberland Presbyterian Church with plenty of room for harmony and it fills was built in 1834 on the site of today’s Greene the air around us.

Valley Presbyterian Church of America, the The Presbyterians may have gone congregation was led by plain speaking pasthrough the changes that American life asked tors whose “character and moral standards of them but the joyful sound they make when were equal to those of the parent church who praising the Almighty still has its roots in the had college and theological training.” earliest songs of Colonial times, when minThe second church was built in 1866, usisters were educated at Yale and took their ing stained glass windows salvaged from the convictions by horseback into the Western first church. A severe storm took its roof in Frontier. Mayor Jack beams when I share my 1902 and a new brick church emerged from thoughts on their hymn singing. “I like to the wreckage only to burn in 1922. Undethink that this is a church my grandmother terred, the congregation rebuilt and continwould have loved going to.”

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2019 RAIN DAY CELEBRATION! O n Sunday night, local Boy Scout Troop 1280 will camp out on the courthouse lawn to spend the night and begin a midnight vigil of when the first drop of rain falls, should that happen before the day’s activities get really buzzing, shortly after dawn.

The Special Events Commission continues the tradition every year on July 29th with a street fair in the heart of town, live entertainment on the courthouse steps, arts and crafts booths, food booths, children’s games and assorted other diversions. Vendors will be pulling in and setting up as soon as the sun

rises. As always, the street is closed to through traffic and we take over downtown for Rain Day! There is no admission, tons of food, plenty of games and contests.

Greene County’s recently formed Civil Air Patrol will be operating the dunking booth, and don’t forget to decorate your umbrella! An additional treat this year is a professional fireworks display sponsored by EQT and presented by Starfire Corporation, and scheduled to begin at 9:05pm. A special viewing area will be setup in the Borough #3 Parking lot near PNC Bank – bring your lawn chairs!

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Monday July 29, Rain Day Celebration commences from 11am - 10pm 7 - 10 am ................ Buckwheat Pancake Breakfast at St. Ann Church MAIN STAGE/LOWER STAGE (IN FRONT OF GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE) 10:00 am................. Church Service by Waynesburg First Assembly Community Service,

Message by Reverend James Galbraith 10:00 am................. Umbrella Contest 11 am - 8:30pm Dunk Booth (by PNC Bank) 12:30 - 1 pm........... Barb Moschetta Dance 12 - 3 pm................ Howard Mincone (Strolling) 12 - 6 pm................ Pittsburgh Art Glass Demonstration (By PNC Bank) 1:00 pm................. Luke Schroyer with Cassidy Chambers, Courtney Ross & Lexie VanDyne 2:00 pm................. American Judo Hapkido 2:30 pm................. Gecko Walker Band 4:00 - 6:00 pm........ The Fugitives 6:00 pm................. Rain Day Contestants 6:20 pm................. Town Selfie with Wayne Drop 6:30 pm................. Company K Salute - Moment of Silence 6:35 pm.................. Award Presentations

(Window Decorating Contest, Baby Rain Day Winners,

Jack McCracken Award & Boy Scout Donation) 7:00-9:00 pm.......... Eskimo Brothers 9:05 pm.................. EQT FIREWORKS Presented By Starfire Corporation

(Reserved viewing area in Waynesburg Borough Lot 3 near PNC Bank) COURTHOUSE LAWN AREA 1 - 4 pm ................. JMS Balloon Art 1 - 6 pm ................. Barnyard Petting Zoo 2 - 6 pm ................. Face Painting - Tom Savini’s Special Effect School 3:30 pm.................. Diaper Derby Contest SECOND STAGE AREA (Waynesburg University lawn area by First National Bank) 10:30 am................. Pittsburgh Puppet Works 11:15 am................. Pittsburgh Puppet Works 12:00 pm................ Pittsburgh Puppet Works 12 - 7:00 pm........... Children’s Games by Waynesburg First Assembly 12:45 pm................ Pittsburgh Puppet Works 1:05 pm.................. Eva K. Bowlby Library Story Time 1:30 pm.................. Pittsburgh Puppet Works 2:30 pm.................. Eva K. Bowlby Library Story Time MUSIC 2:55 pm ........ Ella Kincer (National Anthem) 5:30 pm......... Tyler Jeffries 3:00 pm......... John Hicks III 6:00 pm......... Rick Gibson and Lucien 4:00 pm......... Jeweliana Whipkey 6:30 pm......... Two to Win 4:30 pm......... Jessa Kenzi AUGUST 2019 • GreeneScene Magazine

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2019 Hat Bet ain Day approaches and with it is the

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legendary Hat Bet, where celebrities take the gamble whether Waynesburg will see rainy weather . This year Mayor Brian Tanner has made his famous wager with Bob Pompeani of KDKA. Mayor Tanner shared, “I am very honored that he has accepted the bet.”

“What an amazing tradition,” Bob says, “And while it has rained on the majority of the days, I see no rain in my forecast. I bet that it won’t rain and I look forward to adding to my hat collection. But, if I should lose, I will get the Mayor a ‘Pompin Ain’t Easy’ hat to wear. Best of luck to all the good people of Waynesburg and I look forward to seeing the Mayor to receive the hat.”

Bob is an award-winning sports anchor for KDKA. He began his full-time career at KDKA in 1982 after serving the previous two years as an intern. Bob has a background rich in hometown sports and tradition and spends the school year presenting the ‘Extra Effort’ award to students who excel in athletics, academics and community service. In its 33rd year, Bob has visited

with Bob Pompeani

over 1,200 local schools and produced feature stories on each outstanding student.

Bob was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2015, as well as received many local awards during his time with KDKA. He has received the Golden Quill Award six times, has won three MidAtlantic Emmy awards and eight AP awards for play-by-play of Steeler Pre-Season games and as host of the “#1 Cochran Sports Showdown.”

Bob is involved in the community and is on the board of directors for the American Heart Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Partners for Quality Inc, and the Give the Kids the World Foundation. Bob has also been on the Executive Committee for the Mario Lemieux Foundation since 1995 and has served as Master of Ceremonies for the “Penguins at your Service” annual black tie dinner for the past 18 years.

Bob and his wife, Lisa, reside in Robinson Township with their two daughters, Chelsea and Celina. In his free time, Bob enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

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Miss Rain Day Pageant CONI & FRANC Newly Renovated!

It wouldn’t be Rain Day without the Rain Day Pageant!

Photos by Bruno & Bruno

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Remmey Lohr, the 16 year old daughter of Tricia and Jason Lohr of Carmichaels; she will be a junior at Carmichaels Area Junior Senior High School.

Paytyn Neighbors, the 15 year old daughter of Bobbi and Scott Neighbors of Greensboro; she will be a sophomore at Mapletown Junior Senior High School.

Katie Swauger, the 16 year old daughter of Judy and Kenneth Swauger of Carmichaels; she will be a junior at Carmichaels Area Junior Senior High School.

2018 Miss Rain Day Loren Schroyer is the 15-year old daughter of Joel and Courtney Schroyer, of Waynesburg.

Loren will be a freshman this fall at Waynesburg Central High School.

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CALEB ELY AND THE BIRTH OF RAIN DAY

reene County always has a way of bringing herself to life in very extraordinary ways. Sometimes, these attempts at vitality reach a national stage.

Rain Day, a holiday unique to Waynesburg and Greene County, has become such a staple of our culture that little needs to be mentioned of the Rain Day celebration, the festivities held on High Street, and the infamous Hat Bet that has drawn attention from all over the country.

The story goes that in late 1800s an unknown local farmer remarked to pharmacist William Allison that it always rained on his birthday, which fell on July 29th. Mr. Allison started keeping track of the weather on July 29th every year and that gave birth to our signature holiday.

But who was that unknown local farmer? His name was Caleb Ely and this is his story.

Caleb was born July 29, 1829 in Washington County, not too far away from Washington itself. He was a son of Jonas and Euphen (Wilson) Ely. When but a young lad of 14, Caleb came with his family and settled on a farm later owned by J. A. J. Buchanan in what is now West Waynesburg. The streets in West Waynesburg still are named after these two families.

On August 25th, 1862, a 33-year-old Caleb left his home just west of Waynesburg and traveled the dusty roads into Carmichaels to enlist in Company F, 44th Regiment, 1st Cavalry of the Pennsylvania Volunteers.

The men of the regiment were recruited from counties all over Pennsylvania, and were of “rural stock” and known

Caleb Ely with his children on his last birthday, July 29, 1914

to be “well formed and hardy, good riders and accustomed to the use and care of horses.” Having been raised on a farm, and having worked with livestock his entire life, Caleb was well suited to the cavalry.

Caleb quickly ventured south after his enlistment to join the rest of the regiment where it was campaigning in Virginia and Maryland during the Civil War. Action was heavy and consistent for the 44th, before and after Caleb arrived to his unit. But his time in the field would be short lived.

On October 14, 1863, Caleb was wounded during heavy fighting at Auburn, Virginia. He was sent to the rear, and spent the remainder of his three year enlistment under more peaceful conditions. By the end of the war, he had returned home.

On December 5, 1865, Caleb married Miss Elizabeth Patterson, daughter of William and Rhoda (Whitlatch) Patterson, and they had five children that survived to adulthood, 2 sons and 3 daughters.

Caleb spent the remainder of his life on his farm, making his periodic supply trips into Waynesburg, and making regular visits to the drug store operated by Mr. Allison. It was Caleb, who mentioned in the 1890s to Mr. Allison that it always seemed to rain on his birthday.

Caleb died in Oak Forest, Center Township on May 4, 1915 at the age of 85 years. He was a well respected and prosperous farmer and was buried at Fairall United Methodist Church in Whitely Township. His grave marker mentions nothing of his Civil War service and was installed long before the Rain Day festivities became the special occasion known to us today. Though Caleb passed well over a hundred years ago, his memory is still very much alive in with his descendants, many of whom still call Greene County home.

William Allison’s brother Albert began keeping track of the rain on July 29th when William died on October 1, 1910.

Albert passed away on February 18, 1927 and the duty then passed to Byron Daily.

The Allisons were the first “Rain Day Prophets” and held the most vital role in the birth of the Rain Day celebration by recording the weather on July 29th in the margins of their store ledger.

From the early 1900s on, Rain Day grew. It started as a small ceremony on the courthouse steps, with the annual Hat Bet between Byron Daily’s son and a regional or national celebrity, but in the 1930s, local reporter John O’Hara, who

TRIVIA WINNER! Our ‘Name That Town!’ trivia from the last issue really stumped everyone - we didn’t get any correct entries! Our winner got the most questions correct of the entries. Congratulations to Deborah Reynolds of Waynesburg, PA. She is our winner of the Stone to Steel tickets. Here are the answers!

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spent many years collecting stories of Greene Counties facts and folklore began sending stories about Rain Day to other regional and national newspapers. You can even read some of John O’Hara’s Rain Day remembrances in the 1989 book “Fact & Folklore” published by Mary C. Eagon of Waynesburg.

The Waynesburg Borough Special Events Commission was created in 1979 to hold an annual celebration on July 29th, and that same year the Waynesburg Area Chamber of Commerce held the first Annual Miss Rain Day Pageant. Now every year on Rain Day, High Street in Waynesburg is closed down to vehicle traffic and now the annual street festival is know all over the world.

Over the years many well known celebrities have participated in the Hat Bet, including Williard Scott of the NBC Today Show. Scott promoted the event annually, and even gave a Stetson hat to the Rain Day Festival even though he won the bet and it didn’t rain 1985.

Rain Day has since become a signature event for the residents of Greene County, an event that brings all of the small communities in the area together and links us all to the history of the 19th century.

Caleb was just like everyone else of his time, a farmer working hard throughout all the days of his life and keeping his family happy and healthy. Because of that one idle remark made to William Allison so many years ago, Waynesburg and Greene County have the opportunity to be in the spot light every year on July 29th.

Allison Building circa 1885 (Courtesy Greene Connections)

What town, after finding out they couldn’t name their town Pleasant Valley, decided to name it after a tree, once part of a pair of trees until one was struck by lightning? Lone Pine What town was named after a Native American that used to live near the running water? Ruff Creek What town was named after a roadhouse where no alcohol was sold? Dry Tavern What town was named after a Delaware Indian chief and is also the name of a regional resort? Nemacolin Whatt own was named after a ‘sister’ coal mine in Fayette County? Alicia What town was orginally called ‘Delight’ by the Mingo Indians before it was named after a Revolutionary War general made famous in Greene County?

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Umbrellas Over Rain Day

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ibrant and cheerful, a rainbow’s worth of colorful umbrellas will float over Rain Day this year in Waynesburg. The Umbrellas Over Rain Day Sky Project will transform the sidewalk at the Greene County Courthouse by creating a floating art experience like no other.

Similar art displays have been set up around the world, but it was the display a few years ago at Three Rivers Art Festival that helped bring this one about. “Three years ago I received a clipping of a photo and article from the Observer about an umbrella display at the Three Rivers Art Festival,” says Athena Bowman. “I thought this umbrella display would fit perfectly with our downtown annual tradition of the Rain Day Festival. Last year, Judge Toothman had placed a little, single hanging umbrella across Cherry Alley behind our office prior to Rain Day and this little, single umbrella gave me more of an incentive to bring [the project] to Rain Day for this year.”

Athena brought the idea to the Rain Day Committee’s attention during event planning stages and they agreed that the idea should be brought to Waynesburg, on a slightly smaller scale than Three Rivers. After a lot of research and first reaching out to a company that had no interest in the idea, Athena connected

with Joe Walsh, the Production Coordinator for Hughie’s Event Productions. Joe was on board with the idea immediately and he’s worked closely with the committee, making several trips to Waynesburg to measure and get information to ensure a successful display.

“We are so excited to be able to make the umbrella sky concept possible,” Joe says. “The creativity this kind of project allows is not only challenging, but it’s fun. You don’t often get a chance to paint the sky with color.”

The Kick Off Celebration for the event will be on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 11am to 3pm. In front of the Greene County Courthouse. There will be guest speakers, a ribbon cutting, music, raffles, games, prizes, and Caricatures by Jeff Harris. 5 Kidz Kandy will be set up o the courthouse steps selling walking tacos, apple dumplings, and ice cream.

Guest speakers will include Brian Tanner, Waynesburg Borough Mayor; Joe Walsh, Hughies Event Production; Pam Snyder, State Representative; Blair Zimmerman, County Commissioner; Rich Robb, Three Rivers Royalty; Dr. Darrell Donley, WVU Medicine; and JoAnn Marshall, Greene County Tourist Promotion Director. The umbrellas will remain in place until after the Rain Day festivities on July 29th.

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y t n u o C Greene ur o T y r e t s VIP My Travel with us to mystery destinations across Greene County where you will be treated to a catered dinner and full VIP experience.

Date: Sunday, September 8, 2019 Time: 1:00-7:30 p.m. Transportation departs at 1:00 p.m.

Location: Begins and ends at Thistlethwaite Vineyard Tickets: $75 per person Limited to the first 50 tickets.

Register: Tourism Office (check or cash) or online at EventBrite 19 South Washington Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370

For more information, www.VisitGreene.org or 724-627-8687

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Gre e ne Art ifacts

By Matthew Cumberledge, GCHS Executive Director

“MAD” ANTHONY WAYNE & THE FOUNDING OF WAYNESBURG

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e’ve had many recent donations to the collection at the Greene County Historical Society Museum and this one really got our attention!

In one single artifact, we can experience a broad range of history that extends far beyond Waynesburg and Greene County.

One of the museuem’s most interesting items is this pen and ink drawing, created by the hands of an unknown artist, of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne.

When Greene County was established in 1796, instructions were created to form a county seat. After looking over several sites, Thomas Slater’s land - “Eden” - was chosen as the location to form the seat of the county government and Waynesburg was established.

Waynesburg was named for General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Wayne made his claim to fame by winning the Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794 - just a couple years before our county was established. The victory at Fallen Timbers secured control of the Northwest Territory, and opened the door for western settlement.

Fallen Timbers was the final battle of the Northwest Indian War. That war was a struggle between Indian tribes and the British over control of the Northwest Territory and had its roots in violations of the Treaty of Paris and even earlier wars fought between the British and French throughout the region.

The battle took place amongst the “Fallen Timbers” in an area recently hit by tornados just

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north of the Maumee River in Northwest Ohio.

With westward expansion now secure, the safety of the fronteir citizens - like those living in this area - was also secured. There would be no more massacres, such as those of the Davis, Corbly, Cumberledge, Crow, Spicer families that settled here between the 1700’s to the 1790’s.

What makes this artifact exceptionally interesting is that it likely dates to the late 1790’s, and was probably created to commemorate Wayne’s victory at Fallen Timbers, or the founding of Waynesburg.

The drawing came to the museum by way of a scrap book put together by the founders of the Greene County Historical Society in 1925. These scrap books contained Civil War letters, early deeds and documents from Greene County, as wells as many many other mementos of Greene County hHistory.

Please stop out at the GCHS and view this drawing and the remainder of our collection that tallies over thirty thousand items, we are open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10AM to 3PM.

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first class Cupcakes

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by Stephanie Lampe

n December of last year, Ella Gannis of Chatty Cupcakes received a call from Los Angeles at 10 pm. Thinking it was a telemarketer, she let the call go to voicemail. When Ella listened to the message, she believed it to be a prank call. But that wasn’t the case as she soon found out. A producer for the Food Network had found her on Instagram and was impressed with her work. He wanted to know if she was interested in Ella Gannis will be competing on the Cupcake Champiinterviewing for a chance to be on onshp, airing on July 29. a new show called Cupcake Championship. bakery in Waynesburg with hopes of moving “I was terrified,” says Ella, speaking of to Venetia in the future. Even with a move, going through the extensive interview pro- they will not have a brick and mortar store; cess. She waited about two weeks between they will remain made-to-order. You can calls letting her know she was moving on to still buy their cupcakes and cakes at your the next round of interviews. “I tried not to convenience by visiting their only storefront think about it too much,” she adds.

- a cupcake vending machine in the Galleria When Ella was younger, she would ac- Mall in Mount Lebanon. This machine is the company her mother, Ellan, on her travels for first of its kind to be used in the United States work. During their many trips, they would and was designed and built specifically for look for local pastry shops and bakeries to do Chatty Cupcakes by Mauro Maule in Italy. It research. They learned countless things and is a refrigerated machine that is Wi-Fi conespecially enjoyed Europe, Italy in particular. nected, equipped with an LCD touchscreen, One such trip took them to London, where and has soft delivery. they planned to visit the most popular bakThe call Ella was hoping for finally eries throughout the city. They both attended came... she would be participating in the show a Master Baking Class from Gerhardt, owner Cupcake Championship as a contestant. Ella’s of Konditor & Cook. Their numerous excur- episode was taped on Valentine’s Day, making sions pointed to one important thing...fresh- her hesitant at first. “Valentine’s Day is a reness. ally busy time for us,” she explains. The next It wasn’t long after their travels that thing she knew, she was on a flight headed for Ella and Ellan realized that this was some- Los Angeles, while Ellan held down the fort thing they could do, something they wanted at home. to do. It took many late nights, a lot of trial When Ella arrived, she was settled into and error and continuous practice to get their a hotel provided by the show. Contestants recipes where they wanted them to be...made could not bring their phones to the taping from scratch and with fresh ingredients. With which ran for 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. “It was the their knowledge and love of baking, Ella and most amazing experience I have ever had!”

Ellan established Chatty Cupcakes in 2014.

Ella exclaims.

Chatty Cupcakes is a licensed residential The Cupcake Championship consists of

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Chatty Cupcakes custom designs are influenced by trends from all over the world.

two challenges. The show begins with four baking contestants. After the first challenge, one baker is eliminated. The three remaining bakers are faced with a second, more intense, challenge. That is all that Ella could divulge about the actual show since the episode has not aired yet. “It was an honor,” says Ella.

“It was such an incredible experience!” And when asked if she would ever participate in another experience like Cupcake Championship, her answer was very positive. “Oh my gosh, absolutely!” Ella enthuses.

Ella likes to keep up on trends. She follows many designers from all over such as Dubai and throughout Europe. She is constantly looking for the newest design ideas.

Ella and her mother incorporate these ideas while maintaining the integrity of their company. They bake from scratch daily, use pure flavorings and fresh ingredients in their recipes, and have homemade fillings and detailed designs.

The episode of Cupcake Championship featuring Ella Gannis will air on July 29th at 10 p.m. on Food Network. It is the finale episode of the show’s first season. Since it is airing on Rain Day, there will be a viewing party

Chatty Cupcakes cupcake vending machine is located in the Galleria Mall.

after the fireworks. “I would like to thank our loyal customers and followers on social media. This would never have happened if not for them,” Ella says.

Find Chatty Cupcakes on Facebook their websit, www.chattycupcakes.com.

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STORYTIME WITH SMOKEY BEAR

mokey Bear stopped by the Flenniken Library on July 9th to spend some time talking with the little ones about fire safety. Smokey and his friend gathered with the children in the children’s room and talked about fire safety – how fires start, what you should do if you are caught in a fire, and what to do to avoid a fire. The children were quick to share what they knew about fire safety and demonstrated fire safety procedures, like ‘stop, drop, and roll.’

After the fire safety presentation, the children heard “The Story of Smokey Bear” and learned how Smokey Bear earned his nickname. After story time, the chil-

dren learned that Smokey’s Bear birthday is just around the corner – August 9 – and after guesses of his age – “14!”, “100”, “9!”, “30!” – sang a jolly round of “Happy Birthday!”

Each child got to visit with Smokey and get a picture, as well as some Smokey Bear handouts before enjoying lunch at the library.

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West Greene & WWI

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he 7th grade students in Zack Patton’s social studies classes studied Greene County’s part in World War I; the students talked about Greene County’s fallen WWI soldiers and how many of those soldiers are buried locally. As an extra credit assignment, the students were encouraged to visit these gravesites to learn more about the fallen soldiers. Cemeteries with fewer WWI memorials were worth more extra credit points than cemeteries with multiple graves. While visiting, the students needed to take a picture with the memorials they visited.

Allex Berdine at the grave Brooke Miller, Ella Scott, of Walter Bertram Riggle, and Ali Goodwin at the buried in Centenial Cem- grave of Lawrence Staggers etery in Aleppo Township. in Staggers Cemetery.

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Abby Whipkey at the grave of Halley Closser in Oakmont Cemetery.

Kasie Meek at the grave of Russel Kenneth Yoders in Green Mount Cemetery.

Brian Jackson at the grave of Edward Grinage in Valley Chapel Cemetery in Jackson Township.

Morgan Kiger standing next to the grave of Floyd Spragg Strosinider in Green Mount Cemetery.

MBM Summer Program

he MBM Summer Program is in full swing for the summer! The program, comprised of students in grades 6 through 8, provides instruction in core subjects, as well as providing an opportunity for students to participate in STEAM enrichment activities. The students recently took field trips to two Waynesburg locations. The field trips provided a unique opportunity and the children were very excited to learn more about the community of Waynesburg.

The first trip was to First Federal Savings and Loan, where Mr. Terry Clutter gave the students a tour of the building while they learned about the bank.

The students learned about the bank. The students reviewed basic check writing

L-R: Back: Tucker Smith, Micah Crowe, Nolan Yenchik, Maggi Dulaney, Terry Clutter. Front:Dayton Metcalf, Brayden Coon, and Joelle Harrison.

skills and practiced writing and endorsing checks. They also learned about savings plans.

The students traveled to the Waynesburg Fire Station for their second field trip.

Mr. Randy Yenchik gave them a tour of the entire station and the annex. They learned about the fireman’s duties and responsibilities. They also studied the equipment and it’s cared for by the fireman. They sat in several different fire trucks and even got to try on some of the firefighter’s gear.

L-R: Nolan Yenchik, Tucker Smith, Brayden Coon, Maggi Dulaney, Randy Yenhcik, Joelle Harrison, and Dayton Metcalf.

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Spo rt Sh o r t s

by Zack Zeiglar

Carmichaels/Waynesburg Finish Challenging Fayette American Legion Baseball Season Teams in the Fayette County American Legion Baseball league are reaching the end of their seasons as they prepare for the playoffs. Greene County representatives Carmichaels and Waynesburg wrapped up season play with tough efforts but neither came out with a win.

Carmichaels final game came on June 27th against Waynesburg in what turned out to be a 5-4 loss for the Mighty Mikes. Carmichaels fell behind 5-1 early, but were able to battle back with a three-run eighth to make it a one-run game. However, Waynesburg would make a call to the bullpen and Ross

Jones held Carmichaels off the board securing the victory.

Waynesburg would have their season finale on July 3rd against Colonial 3 after taking a tough loss just two days prior against top seeded Uniontown. It was a wild back-andforth game, but Waynesburg could not stop a four-run come from behind victory by the Colonial’s as they defeated Waynesburg 6-4.

Waynesburg tried to retake the lead late with a three-run home run by Mike Davenport, but it wasn’t enough as Waynesburg ended their season.

Waynesburg Central Soccer Teams Ready To Continue Success in 19-20 Season

With the dog days of summer coming to an end, the 2019-2020 high school sports seasons are right around the corner. While many are getting ready for the glow of the Friday night lights, the Waynesburg Central Boys Soccer team is looking to continue the success they built on last season.

Coming off a year that saw them make the WPIAL Class 2A Quarterfinals for the third consecutive season, head coach Matt Blair and his team are looking to not only get back to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season, but are trying to set the bar higher than ever before for the 2019-2020 season.

In 2018-2019 they posted a mark of 12-5 during the regular season and finished 9-3 in conference play, both were their best marks since the 2016-2017 season when they lost just one game heading into the playoffs. They opened up the WPIAL playoffs cruising to a 6-2 victory over East Allegheny and heading into the Quarterfinals with confidence riding high.

However, standing in their way of advancing to the semifinals for the first time in school history was undefeated Deer Lakes. The Red Raiders fought their hardest throughout the match but ended up falling to the eventual State Playoff runner ups 4-0 ending their season.

With high school soccer on the rise across the WPIAL, Waynesburg Central is hoping to rise as well and, with a fairly young team entering 2019-2020, they have all the tools to do just that. The Red Raiders open the 2019-2020 season playing two of their first three games at home and look to use that to their advantage.

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Cougars in section play.

Over the past couple of seasons, the Waynesburg Central Girls Soccer program has been on the rise and made a name for themselves in the WPIAL Class 2A Field.

After picking up the school’s first-ever Class 2A WPIAL Championship in 2017, the Red Raiders were back at it again returning to the playoffs in the 2018-2019 season with a record of 13-5, 10-5.

However, this year’s playoff trip would be short-lived as the Red Raiders were upset

by Avonworth in the WPIAL Quarterfinals being sent home early by a 1-0 loss. With the winning precedent set before them, a new era of Waynesburg Red Raiders are looking to carry on the winning attitude of the program.

The Red Raiders said goodby to four seniors after the 2018-2019 season, including attacking midfielder Bailey Fudala. Returning for head coach Joe Kijowski are 11 upperclassmen who look to help mold the freshman class into the winning culture.

Leading the offensive attack for this year’s Red Raiders will be a pair of seniors in Kylie Sinn and Callie Gibson. On the defensive side of the ball, Juniors Abby Lipscomb and Micheal Culp-Aston will look to step up in front of Junior Goalkeeper McKenzie Booth.

The Red Raiders open the season splitting their first six games between being on the road and at home. They have a tough stretch in mid-September that sees them playing four of five games on the road before ending the year with back-to-back home games.

Waynesburg Central opens their season with a road section match-up with Yough before coming home on Saturday September 7th to play their opener against Derry Area.

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Public Service Profile

by Michelle Church

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STORE TO DOOR

reene County has many community members that have to deal with the lack of reliable transportation daily.

The lack of transportation makes even the most mundane errands – like going to the grocery store – a huge and difficult task. For those without regular transportation to the grocery store, the new Store to Door program by Blueprints will be a life changer.

The program began in June 2019 and will allow elderly residents, who are unable to get to the grocery store, to have their groceries delivered directly to them. The requirements are that the person lives in Greene County, is 60 years of age or older, and has no reliable options to get to the grocery store. Blueprints, formerly Community Action Southwest, is a local non-profit organization that is responsible for many programs geared to help the community. .

Currently, those using the program have been referred from within the Aging Well department at Blueprints. The goal is to start out slow and then the Store to Door program will likely be expanded once more volunteers are available.

To begin using the Store to Door program, a person fills out a brief enrollment form. They also provide the information from their Giant Eagle card and their Snap card if they have one. They would then select the method they would use to make payments.

There is absolutely no fee for using the service. The workers at Giant Eagle fill the orders free of charge and a volunteer from RSVP delivers the order. RSVP, or Retired

and Senior Volunteer Program, is a group of people age 55 and older who are volunteering their time to help the community. Many members of the RSVP program also serve as delivery drivers for Meals on Wheels.

Those using Store to Door are given a catalog of items from Giant Eagle to create an order. On Wednesday each week, they speak to a representative from the program to place their order. A Giant Eagle store employee gathers up the items the customer selected and bags them. Then a volunteer from RSVP comes to collect the grocery order, deliver it to the customer’s home and accept their payment method.

Jill Peth, from Blueprints, feels there is a “big community need to be filled by this service.” She states that the program started after receiving input from the community that this program would be extremely helpful for serving Greene County’s homebound citizens.

Currently, Giant Eagle in Waynesburg is the only grocery store that is part of the program. The goal is to see the program expand to Giant Eagle in Rices Landing within the month, depending on the availability of volunteers. Blueprints would happily welcome new volunteers to help and is always recruiting new volunteers for this service, or any one of their many other programs. A grant from federal funding has provided for this program with mileage reimbursement for volunteers. If you have interest in volunteering, contact Jill Peth at 724-852-2893, Ext. 520.

Myrtle Conard (sitting) receives her grocery delivery from volunteers Pat Phillips and Lisa Lewis (in back).

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Don’t Drink the Water!

Presented by Waynesburg University Players

by Lauren Bertovich

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Christian Wilson and Emily Haywood rehearse for “Don’t Drink the Water.”

t’s that time again… summer time! Fun time! It’s the time to relax and enjoy those hot summer days and long summer nights with friends, family and loved ones. It’s also time for the Waynesburg University Players to produce and perform its annual community play. This year they will be performing the classic comedy “Don’t Drink the Water” written by famous American actor, director and writer, Woody Allen.

The comedic play originally debuted on Broadway in 1966. The play takes place behind the Iron Curtain and follows a vacationing family through Europe. The tourists are accused of espionage while unknowingly taking photos of top secret areas. They make it to the U.S. Embassy to enlist the help of the ambassador - only to find out he is absent and has left his incompetent son, Axel Magee, in charge. Magee makes repeated attempts to get the American family home safely but fails… repeatedly. The “what else could go wrong” plot is filled with many comedic turns and twist, gags and punch lines. W.U. Theater Department Director Eddie Powers describes the comedic style as being similar to classic, wholesome, fun entertainment of 1970s sitcoms.

This summer’s cast includes nine very dedicated and talented actors and actresses.

The two main characters of the story are husband and wife Walter and Marion Hollander, played by W.U. alumni Jordan Thompson and community member Michelle Schenponik.

Other cast members include fellow alumni Christian Wilson, Emily Haywood, Michelle Frye, Zack Zeigler, Kristina Fisher and community members Ellen Weekly and Alaina Camps. Some of the cast has worked with the W.U. Players before and many of them are

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performing multiple roles for this play. “Having a small cast makes scheduling and rehearsing much easier for everyone involved.

It is summer and we try to accommodate everyone’s schedule. A play like this requires 25, 2-3 hour rehearsals, several times a week.

Many of the actors and actresses supply his or her costumes and we are able to reuse set items and props from previous shows,” Eddie explains when describing the level of commitment and dedication it takes to produce a play of this genre during summer season.

Eddie Powers exudes great passion during the interview; it’s obvious that he loves the theater and he proudly refers to himself as a great story teller. He emphasizes the importance of theater in our lives, not only for the purpose of entertainment but also to pass down history, cultural ideas, trends, fashion and preserve art in the form of plays and musicals. Eddie values his audience very much performers come to life when they look out at a crowd that has interest and has come to support their craft. It is the reward to all of the cast members’ hard work and dedication.

“Don’t Drink the Water” will be showing on August 2nd and 3rd at 7:30 pm at the Goodwin Performing Arts Center. The price of tickets is $5 per person and the show is appropriate for everyone 10 years and older.

Tickets are available at the ticket window opening night but guests are encouraged to purchase and reserve tickets and seating online at www.waynesburg.ticketleap.com/ water. Come out and support the performing arts and your community, we hope to see you there!

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Greene County Emergency Services Receives Training in Texas The EQT Corporation recently sponsored participants from Greene County emergency services to attend the 2019 Williams Fire and Hazard Control: Xtreme Fire and Hazard Training Program. The program The seven volunteers join others who is held in College Station, Texas.

The week-long training program conwere previously sworn in to help CASA. Cursisted of hands-on learning that allows atrently, there are 15 trained and certified CASA volunteers, and Matchett said the agency is al- tendees to extinguish fires in a controlled enways seeking volunteers.To become certified, vironment and hone skills needed to protect volunteers are required to complete 30 hours of training provided by CASA; the training covers a wide array of topics pertaining to advocating for dependent youths.

The next training session will be held in August at the CASA office in Waynesburg.

The four sessions will be held on Aug. 5, Aug. 7, Aug. 12, and Aug. 14. Each session will last from 9am to 4pm. FMI, call 724-833-2615.

CASA board members and several volunteers previously sworn in were in attendance for the June 11 ceremony, along with Greene County Commissioner Dave Coder and Stacey Courtwright, Administrator for Greene County Children and Youth Services.

CYS, CASA, the county’s Court system and the Commissioners all work together to help area children in need; Matchett said their cases involve children who are already involved with Greene County CYS and the Courts, and in April the Commissioners approved an allocation to CASA to help them with their mission.

Twelve school districts across southCourtwright said she was happy to at- western Pennsylvania were awarded more tend the June 11 swearing-in ceremony. “It than a combined $87,900 in grant funding for was exciting to see some many individuals initiatives aimed at topics including coding, willing to volunteer for such a great cause,” robotics, STEM, and music. The grants were she said. “The collaboration between CASA made available through a partnership led by and CYS has worked out really well with the Chevron, EQT, and the Claude Worthington primary focus always being on the best inter- Benedum Foundation. Greene County reest of the children.” ceived $30,000 in grants.

New CASA Advocates Sworn In

A special swearing-in ceremony was held recently at the Greene County Courthouse for seven volunteers who are committed to helping area children impacted by abuse and/or neglect. Greene County Judge Farley Toothman oversaw the investiture of the seven certified volunteers for CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates – during the ceremony held on June 11.

Sworn in were Tonya Black, Cathie Carpenter, Lew Crouse, Heather Pioch, Colleen Valosen, Sara Von Scio and Sue Wise.

Rebecca Matchett, CASA of Greene County Program Director, explained that volunteers who complete the required training, become certified and are sworn in are then able to assist CASA in cases involving reports of critical abuse and/or neglect toward children that are appointed to CASA to by the Courts.

“CASA strongly advocates for safe, loving, permanent homes for children, and we ensure that all of the children’s needs are met while they are in foster care,” she said. “That is why volunteers are so important … they provide a voice for the child.”

According to Matchett, for many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives during a troubled time; as volunteers, CASA advocates provide consistent adult presence until the child has a permanent home.

Matchett said CASA currently provides services to 20 area children, and more certified volunteers will help the agency’s goal, which she says “is that every area child facing abuse and/or neglect has a Court Appointed Special Advocate.”

L-R: Back: Greene County Commissioner Dave Coder; CYS Administrator Stacey Courtwright; sworn in CASA advocates Sara Von Scio, Sue Wise, Colleen Valosen and Tonya Black; Greene County Judge Farley Toothman; and sworn in CASA advocates Heather Pioch, Lew Crouse and Cathie Carpenter. Front: Rebecca Matchett, CASA Program Director; and Danielle Deery, CASA Board President.

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life, property and the environment. They alsoworked with foam extinguishment on tank fires, observing boil-over phenomenons, and learning how to move large volumes of water and foam to extinguish fires.

There were a total of 12 particpants from Greene, Washington, and Allegheny couties in Pennsylvania; Wetzel County, West Virginia; and Belmont County, Ohio.

L-R: Rich Policz,Adam Chapman and Adam Wilkinson.

Partnership Awards Grants to Area Schools

Called “Innovation Grants,” the program, now in its third year, seeks to encourage school districts, primarily in rural communities, to develop engaging programs and curriculum with innovation and design serving as the driving force behind science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education.

“Chevron is proud of our role in producing the energy that’s providing career opportunities for today’s students and we place a high value on partnering with schools to support innovative classroom initiatives to address the region’s workforce skills gap,” said Trip Oliver, Manager Policy, Government and Public Affairs at Chevron Appalachia. “We’re committed to supporting the communities where we’re privileged to operate, and we hope these grants help spark an interest and

prepare students with the science and math skills critical to in-demand energy and advanced manufacturing careers.”

“We strive to identify opportunities that impact the communities we serve in meaningful ways,” said Ellen Rossi, EQT Foundation Manager. “Education is a core focus of the EQT Foundation and we’re proud to partner with Chevron on this truly innovative program that expands curriculum and gets students excited to learn.”

“Small grants like these are incredibly valuable in tapping the creativity of frontline teachers working with community partners,” said James Denova, Vice President of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.

Greene County received the following grants: • Jefferson Morgan Middle-High School — $7,500, Jefferson-Morgan print shop • Carmichaels Area Elementary, Middle, High Schools — $7,500, Financial Literacy Lab • Waynesburg Central Elementary School — $7,500, smART Space 2.0 • West Greene Junior-Senior High — $7,500, 21st Century Fabrication Technologies and the Business Classroom GreeneScene Magazine • AUGUST 2019

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The Lion King Budget Charters is going to the theatre in Pittsburgh, PA. Come with us to see “The Lion King” on September 21, 2019. This is the matinee show at 2:00pm and the cost is $160.00 per person. The price includes your transportation and ticket for the show. We will be stopping for dinner after the show and that is to be determined. Call the office to make your reservations today at 724246-19820 or toll free 1-866-409-9707. The office is open 9:00am - 5:00pm MondayFriday and closed Saturday-Sunday and all major holidays.

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Art Blast on the Mon Save the date! Nathanel Greene CDC is planning for the 14th annual Art Blast on the Mon to be held August 31st at the Ice Plant Pavilin in Greensbroo. There will be vendors, activities, food, music, and more!

Vendors, crafters, and interactive artisits are needed to make this events a special art and music festival. FMI, contact Mary Shine at shine201027@yahoo.com or call 724-9434462.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are needed for Blueprints’ new Store-to-Door Program. Volunteers will pick up the grocery order and deliver the items to the homes of individuals age 60+ who have difficulty getting to a grocery store or doing their own grocery shopping. Volunteers can have tremendous positive impact on the life of an older adult and their sense of well-being. Call the RSVP Coordinator at 724-852-2893, ext. 520 FMI.

Save the Date for the Turkey Trot The 3rd annual Eva K. Bowlby Library 5K Turkey Trot & Children’s Fun Run will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019. “The Wobble Gobble”, begins 9AM, followed by the 5K Walk/Run at 9:15. Childcare is available during the 5K.

50/50 and Chinese Auction at the event.

If you are unable to participate but would still like to donate, you can become a “Pardoned Turkey”. Children 12 & under $15 ($20 day of). All other participants $25 ($30 day of).

Nashville Trip 2019

Nathanael Greene CDC is planning a 4 day trip to Nashville on October 2th6th. The trip will include lodging, transportation,4 shows, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner. Also included: tour of the Titanic, Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud, Biltmore Estate Tour with lunch, Smoky Mountain Opry, General Jackson

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Rain Barrel Workshops

The Greene County Conservation District, in cooperation with Waynesburg Borough, will be holding rain barrel workshops on July 25 and August 1. These workshops are open to all Greene County residents and are free to attend. Participants in the workshop will construct their own rain barrel from materials provided by the Conservation District. While the Casey Taylor Burford , the daugh- workshop and rain barrel are both free, space is limited and registration is required. FMI, ter of Tara Taylor, was crowned the 2019 call the Conservation District at 724-852-5278, or e-mail jzinn@co.greene.pa.us.

Waynesburg Lions Club Little Miss Firecracker at the Waynesburg Lions Club Fourth of July celebration at the Greene County Fairgrounds. She was crowned by The Community Foundation of • Description of the proposed services; last year’s Little Miss Firecracker, Bridgette Greene County is accepting applications • Need for the proposed services and the Garber and assisted by Lauren Schroyer, for grants of up to $10,000 through the new service area; 2018 Miss Rain Day. L&M Medical Needs Fund. See information • Process to identify, select and document

Show /lunch, Grand Ole Opry. We will also tour RCA Studio and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Free time in Gatlinburg and Nashville to shop and explore.

FMI, contact shine201027@yahoo.com or call 724-943-4462 Pick up will be in Fayette and Greene County and Morgantown starting at 5 am. Cost for the trip per person is $1100.00 dbl.

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L&M Medical Needs Fund Grants will be awarded from the endowed L&M Medical Needs Fund established by an anonymous donor to provide financial assistance for medical needs, such as medical prescriptions, hospice care, or other medical services, in Greene County through qualified non-profit organizations who serve individuals in need of such services.

To apply for the L&M Medical Needs grant, an organization must be nonprofit charitable 501(c)(3) organization in good standing with the IRS, and registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. The nonprofit organization must be a provider of medical needs and/ or medical services for residents of Greene County Pennsylvania and be able to demonstrate that they serve this area and the types of medical needs and services they provide.

The L&M Medical Needs Fund grants are geared toward programs or projects that serve individuals who have difficulty paying for such services or needs, whether it is because they are uninsured, face high insurance deductibles, co-pay or out of pocket costs not covered by insurance. While the primary focus of this fund is to assist individuals or families with lower incomes, other scenarios may be addressed with good documentation of the need. Grant monies may not be used to provide reimbursement directly to individuals or families for previously provided services.

The L&M Medical Needs grant application will use the CFGC Grant Application as revised June 2019. There will be a box to check for the L&M Medical Needs Fund.

As part of the Proposal Narrative and budget, the proposal for the L&M Medical Needs grant must document in detail:

individuals/families who will receive assistance; • How assistance will be provided, and how the organization will use the funds to pay for client services (payment of bills, prescriptions, etc.), whether internally or externally; • How the organization will document the services provided and the expenditures; • How this grant will not be used to supplant other resources for the same or similar needs; • Evaluation process of the services provided, impacts on clients and all success and/or challenges in providing the services; • Provide a detailed line-item budget of all expenses and revenue for this project.

Please identify the expenses and revenue of this funding.

Grant awards through the L&M Medical Needs Fund will be $5,000 - $10,000 through one or two project awards.Grant funds may be used only to provide medical needs and services. Grant funds may not be used for operational costs including salaries, rent, utilities, equipment, etc.Funds from the L&M Medical Needs grant may not be used to supplant, or in place of, other sources of funding used by the organization for those needs. Documentation will be required.

Applications for the L&M Medical Needs Fund grant must be received no later than 4:30 PM on August 1st of each year, or the next business day if August 1 falls on a weekend. Visit www.cfgcpa.org FMI and application form or contact the CFGC office by phone 724-627-2010, or email cfgcpa@gmail.com

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The Victory 5K Returns

he 2019 Victory 5K will be held August 10, beginning at Rolling Meadows Church of God in Waynesburg. The Victory 5K is a joint venture between Bethlehem Baptist Church of Ruff Creek and Rolling Meadows Church of God, and serves as a charitable fund raiser. The beneficiary is the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Greene County, a Christian centered organization that helps women and couples facing the difficulties of unplanned pregnancy while protecting the life of the unborn. A food drive will also be held to benefit the Corner Cupboard Food Bank.

“The mission of The Victory 5K is to achieve victory in our Lord Jesus Christ, victory over uncertainty and victory over personal hardships. Together we can help those who are struggling in our community. This is a family focused event with fun, fitness and fellowship!” adds Larry.

The event includes a 5K run/walk and mile run. Awards will be given for top three 5K runners and walkers, both male and female, as well as Children’s Challenge Mile Run (ages 12 and under). Additional awards will be given by age group categories for the 5K run/walk, both male and female.

The atmosphere will be festive as well with raffle prizes, food drive, chicken roast,

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live music and children’s activities at the start/ finish site. Whole roasted chickens will be available at $10 each. Non-perishable, nonexpired food items will be accepted for the event’s food drive. Each food donor will receive raffle tickets for a food drive prize. There will also be a bouncy house, face painting and other activities for the kids. Adults may participate in the Children’s Challenge Mile Run if they register, however only children up to 12 years are eligible for an award. Several community organizations will be set-up with freebies, information and activities.

To guarantee an event t-shirt and swag bag, pre-register by July 26 for $16 for 5K run/ walk and $10 for mile run. Cost to run on race day is $20 for 5k run/walk and $12 for mile run. Register online at www.runsignup.com, by searching for “The Victory 5K”. A printable brochure is available on the Facebook page.

You can also email thevictory5k@yahoo.com.

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by Danielle Nyland

uring the end of the last century and well into this one, Greene County was known as Pennsylvania’s coal powerhouse, eventually producing more coal than any other county in PA. But it took Greene County the better part of the last century to grow into being the top Pennsylvania coal producer.

Before 1886, there were no large-scale commercial mines in Greene County – but that doesn’t mean coal mining was already going on. Drift mines supplied the coal to businesses and homes, pulled from the Pittsburgh and Waynesburg coal seams that were along the mighty Monongahela and its tributaries. Many of these coalbanks – X – were along Ten Mile Creek, going from Waynesburg down into Jefferson.

In these small drift, or hill, mines coal was mined by hand and taken by wagons to be delivered. The coal that was mined was used to heat homes and businesses, as well as provide power for small manufacturing plants in the area.

Large scale coal mining began in 1891 as coal lands along the Monongahela were purchased. Some of the earliest purchases reported were tracts of land in Rices Landing and Clarksville. The biggest of these early coal deals was in 1893 when large parcels of coal land in the Rices Landing, Jefferson, Clarksville area was sold to Knob Coal Company of Brownsville for approximately $80,000. Also in 1893, Ten Mile Coal Copany decided that they would place four coal mines between Millsboro and Rices Landing.

When the transfer of thousands of coal-rich acres in Greene from private owners to outside investors – many from Fayette County – during the late 19th and early 20th century was completed, Greene County’s entrance into commercial mining wasn’t far behind. The first commercial mine in Greene County was the Dilworth Coal Company, chartered in 1901. Dilworth was the first mine supervised and regulated by the state Department of Mines.

During the years between 1906 and 1912, two more commercial mines would be opened in Greene County: Crucible (1911) and Poland Mine (1912). In 1916, Pitt Gas, Alicia #2, West Point Marion, and Walnut Hill mines were opened. The year 1917 brought the reopening of Dilworth

The original tipple and shaft frame at Mather Mine, circa 1920s.

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Mine and two important new towns to Greene County – Mather and Nemacolin.

In 1918, Mabel Mine, Mapel Sterling, Rose Mine, Jeanette Mine, Rumble Mine, Gabler Mine #1, and Rosemary mines were opened and by 1919, 1,5050,066 tons of coal were mined in Greene County, with the mines employing 1748 miners. By 1921, there were a total of 18 mines open, with the number one producer of coal being the Mather Mine. In 1922, Greene County was responsible for producing 2% of PA’s coal and by 1927, was the 8th largest producer in the state, responsible for 5% and Nemacolin was the top producing mine. During these years, the Dora Mine and Shannopin Mine were also opened.

The Great Depression hit the coal industry of Greene County, and there was a decline in employment, production and total amount of mines, dropping to 11 open mines by 1932. During the early 1930s, union efforts were attempted and remained unsuccessful at first, but by the mid-1930s the UMWA had succeeded with their unionization efforts.

By 1938, the number of operationl mines had declined to seven, with Nemacolin producing the most coal.

World War II brought about an increased need for steel and by 1945, there were twenty-nine mining operations in Greene. The county was the sixth largest producer in the state at 8% of total coal produced; Nemacolin was its top mine.

In 1944, the Robena Mine was opened by the H.C. Frick Coke Company in Monongahela Township. Robena Mine was the first fully mechanized mine in the area and would eventually become the county’s top producer until its closure in 1983, after a breif closure in 192 to 1963 due to an exlposion at the Hartley shaft that killed 37 miners.

The major coal mines in Greene County like Robena and Nemacolin, would help it reach 2nd place in the state by 1960, producing 15% or Pennsylvania’s coal. By 1986, Greene Couty was first in the state, producing 18% of total coal; in 1994, it was still top, producing almost half of the state’s total coal. As of 2016, Greene County was still producing more coal than any other county with 75% of the state’s recorded coal production.

Greene County’s coal mining history started slow but grew into one of its most important industries, putting it first in the state in production for more than three decades.

The first car of coal from the slope portal of Nemacolin Mine. (Photo courtesy “Nemacolin” by Robert Korchek.

The Crucible Mine. (Photo courtsey of Bob Groves)

Hart Mine, one of Greene County’s small, privately owned coal mines. (Photo courtesy Brice & Linda Rush)

Miners at Robena Mine’s Colvin shaft leaving the mine after their shift. (Photo courtesy “Robena Photographs” by Lonnie Miller)

The Dilworth Mine tipple in Rices Landing.

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2019 King Coal 5K

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he 2019 King Coal 5K Run/Walk will be held August 17, 2019. The event will start and end at the Carmichaels Fire Hall on George Street. This is the fourth year that event has taken place to kick-start the Bituminous Coal Show, held annually in Carmichaels since 1953.

The event includes a 5K run/walk and a Kids Fun Run for children ages 10 and under.

Registration for both events begins at 8am and lasts until 8:50am. The Kids Fun Run begins at 9am and the 5K begins at 9:30am.

Awards will be given for Overall Female and Male for Run and Walk. There will also be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female medals in each age category. The Kids Fun Run will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category, as well as participation medals.

To guarantee an event t-shirt, you must pre-register for the race by July 30. Limited qualities of t-shirts will be available for race day registration. Pre-registration cost for the 5K is $20 and the Kid’s Fun Run is $10. After July 30 the cost for the 5k is $25 and the Kid’s Fun Run is $10. Register online at www. runsignup.com, by searching for “King Coal 5K”. FMI, visit kingcoalshow.com or their Facebook page.

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Shooting the Coal at Crayne Mine

efore large-scale commercial mining came to Greene County, drift mines supplied coal to the community. These mines employed small numbers of men to mine the coal – by hand – and deliver it to homes and businesses. Most of these mines employed local men, like John Fox of Khedive, as miners.

The mine was owned by Bob Crayne and located in Homeville, a part of Jefferson Township. John began working at the Crayne mine in the 1950s after his brother, James, had opened the mine up about 50 feet.

When John started mining, he had no experience in shooting and mining coal and - being the only miner employed at Crayne mine - he had to learn the ins and outs by himself. He didn’t even have miner’s papers when he started – something that would soon change when an inspector would stop by the mine on a visit. “One day an inspector came in and he said ‘You got miner’s papers?’ and I said no,” John shares. “So I went to his home, paid $10, answered three or four questions he almost told me the answers – and got my papers,” he adds with a laugh.

The Crayne mine entrance was less than four feet wide and five feet high. It had no

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ventilation system and no electric, but it did have a pump for water. Light was provided by the carbide lamp on John’s hardhat; coal was dug by hand and brought out in a wheelbarrow.

To get the coal from the coal seam, John would begin by shooting the coal. Coal from Crayne mine was drilled by hand, with a hand auger. John would drill into the coal seam, usually about three feet deep, with the hand auger. He would then insert a long copper needle with black powder at the end into where he drilled. . Dummy sticks with clay were placed in the hole and tamped down with a rod. The needle was removed and a squib was placed in the hole and lit. After lighting the squib, John had to take cover quickly, because once the squib burned down it would ignite the powder, shoot down the hole made by the copper tube and light the powder at the end. Once John had finished shooting the coal, he would gather up the loose coal, usually more lumps than powder if he did it just the right way and bring it out in a wheelbarrow.

For each ton of coal, John paid Crayne fifty cents in royalties - two cents for each bushel, with twenty-five bushels of coal in a

ton. Crayne often was generous with the royalties John owed him. “A lot of the time he’d tell me to keep the money and that was it, cause I wasn’t making much,” John says.

John sold the coal for $5 a ton and delivered it in his truck. From the money he collected, John had to buy mining supplies, such as the black powder and blasting supplies he got when he rode the Crucible Ferry into Fayette County about once every month so that he could shoot the coal.

John worked in the coal industry for quite a few years after his time at Crayne mine. He worked in other drift mines around Greene County, such as the County Mine, before starting work at U.S. Steel’s Mount Braddock in 1969. After getting laid off from Mount Braddock in 1984, John drove truck for four years and eventually retired. John is celebrating his 90th birthday this year and has plenty of coal mining stories to share, so we just might revisit some of the other mines he worked at during his mining time.

Brice Rush explains how a hand auger like the one used by John Fox was operated for shooting coal.

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The JOY OF HARDHAT DECALS

by Danielle Nyland

f you come from a family of coal miners, you probably have at least one photo album of colorful, high-shine decals somewhere and there’s probably at least one bright orange, sparkly decal that says JOY. Hardhat decals, originally created for safety in the miners, became one of the most treasured and collected items of mine memorabilia there ever was, becoming almost like currency in mines and at swap shows.

Miner’s hardhat decals have been around since the 1950s. While underground, miner’s needed to stay visible to each other to avoid incidents. At first, reflective tape was placed on hard hats to maintain visibility. Eventually, that tape morphed into decals. In the late 1960s, the Mine Safety and Health Administration began requiring miners to have at least six inches of reflective material on their hardhats, the stickers and the demand and interest in hardhat decals grew.

At first, those stickers stressed safety with slogans and drawn images. But as time passed, the stickers evolved into more personal designs and any business related to mining began to produce stickers to share with coal miners. The mine created stickers to pass out to their miners, commemorating milestone achievements and promoting pride in their workplace; unions did the same. Coal-related businesses, like industiral equipment manufacturer JOY, created stickers that they could pass out on visits, trade shows, and more.

Even federal agencies, like the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, jumped in to use the stickers to encourage safety in the mines. Elaine Cullen, appointed to develop a safety training program for miners and a frequent visitor to mines, utilized miner slang and mine humor to create many popular stickers that appealed to miners while promoting safety.

However, coal mining stickers could be

hard to come by – you couldn’t buy them in a store and since so many stickers were location-specific, a miner could only get them by being in the right place at the right time. Depending on how many stickers were printed and where they were handed out, stickers could be worth far more than the paper they were printed on.

When the stickers were passed out, most miners took at least two – one to wear on their hardhat and one to keep in their collections.

Miners began to swap stickers with each other locally. Then they began to swap stickers with friends across the globe. Eventually, the first sticker swaps were held and miners could travel to one place to swap stickers with other collectors, giving everyone more access to rare decal gems.

Barry Nelson and Brice Rush, Coal Show directors, wanted to raise funds by having a swap meet to trade decals, belt buckles, hats, and more. In 1983, the first King Coal Show Decal Swap was held and brought in a nice profit. The show frequently brought in collectors from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky, Illinois and Virginia and had over 150 collectors at its peak. The final decal swap ended in 1993 due to declining attendance.

But what’s a coal show without interesting coal memorabilia to be bought? While the decal swap might be gone, the coal show now holds an annual swap that is part of the Eastern Mining Collectors Show circuit. Brice Rush, who holds one of the largest local collections known, was instrumental in bringing the swap back a few years ago. What started in the 80s as a decal and buckle swap is much larger event held at the Carmichaels Fire Hall from 9am – 2pm on Aug. 24. There is a $1 charge to get into the collectors show. People will be able to buy, sell, and trade items with others from Kentucky, Ohio, and more.

Hard hat decals were created by mines, manufacturing companies, unions and others.

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