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Planning for Gathering begins early in the year GREENVILLE – An event like The Gathering at Garst takes dedicated volunteers to make it happen. Since its inception in 2011, committee members have spent countless hours in meetings, planning and implementing all of the activities that take place during the annual two day event held on the last Saturday and Sunday in July. Every committee member is passionate about making sure it is a success and something the community can be proud of. The Gathering attracts visitors from around the state to Greenville and Garst Museum to learn about our history and the people that made it great. There are eight sub-committees involved in the planning of The Gathering. They are: Marketing, Sponsorship, Vendor, Hospitality, Volunteer Coordinator, Staging, Living History and Entertainment Committees. Planning starts early in the year when potential sponsors are contacted asking for their support. Shortly after that, vendors are contacted inviting them to participate. The marketing committee plays an important role in deciding how to promote the event through different media. They develop all the graphic design and promotional materials that are used. The Living History committee works closely with the Darke County Park District to make sure the area is ready for period rein-actors that come for the event. Entertainment venues are contacted and scheduled to appear on stage. The week before the event starts, the staging committee measures out the vendor locations and tent placement. The stage is brought in and set up. The parking lots and restroom areas are prepared. The hospitality committee
Committee members include (front row) Peggy Jasenski, Charlene Thornhill, Jenny Clark, Chairperson, Kathy Killgallon, (middle row) Katie Gabbard, Elaine Bailey, Sue Besecker, Cindy McCallister, (back row) CJ Jasenski, Fred Matix, Hank Steinmetz, Dick Sodders, Dave Warner. Not pictured are Dr. Clay Johnson, Steve Birt, John and Karen Burkett, Eileen Litchfield, Rob Garrett, Lori Moore, and Patti Jetter.
prepares the Lowell Thomas House for use as event headquarters. It is used for vendor check in and they have donuts and drinks for the vendors as they arrive. The volunteer coordinator gets community volunteers to work the two day event dipping ice cream
or working as gate greeters or in the vendor check in area. So as you can see, it takes many people gathering together to work throughout the year to make this all possible. The Darke County Historical Society would like to thank the members of
The Gathering at Garst Committee for all of their hard work to bring this quality event to the grounds of Garst Museum. Through their efforts, the community, county and visitors from everywhere will know and appreciate our rich history.
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Parking available at The Gathering GREENVILLE – Parking at the Gathering at Garst will be available in the Garst Museum parking lot on Broadway where the former Buchy Meat Packing Co. once stood. Additional parking is available on the Garst Museum Grounds towards the back of the property and can be accessed from Garst Avenue or from the main
park entrance on East Main St. There is a $4 fee to park in these locations. Proceeds go to the Arcanum Lions Club and the Garst Museum. Very limited handicap parking will be available on Wilson Drive next to the museum. Handicapped access to the Gathering at Garst is at the front barricade on Wilson Drive near the
museum entrance. Visit the www.thegatheringatgarst.com for a detailed map. Be sure to visit the Gathering at Garst on July 27, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and July 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as they welcome visitors to enjoy the wares of quality artists, artisans, gardeners, craftsmen, specialty food vendors,
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DARKE COUNTY HAS ITS SHARE OF CURIOSITIES BY MATHEW BIRT
In January of 1809, an act of the Legislature formed Darke County, an expanse of land nearly 600 square miles in area that was said to be so swampy and treacherous that only the heartiest of settlers would dare attempt to tame it. From the muck and thicket, villages and cities rose. Greenville, the largest of those settlements and the seat of the county, is so often the topic of conversation when the county’s history is discussed that we will put her aside for a moment to look at the hamlets that dot the interior, edges and corners of this area so rich in story. What follows is an accounting of the often overlooked curiosities that quietly wend their way through the major narratives of the county’s history.
ANSONIA Ansonia: It is said that eight miles north of Greenville along the Old Fort Recovery Road, there lies a locomotive engine and a team of flat cars that were swallowed up in a sinkhole of angry earth. This is known as “The Sink Hole Mystery,” and it confounded railroaders from the 1850s all the way into the 1900s, who had once worked for three straight months filling the “unstable spot that just will not be satisfied” with “3000 carloads of hard pan.” Dig far enough into that hard pan, and you just might uncover an old locomotive.
ARCANUM Opened in 1889, The Arcanum Opera House was at one time a bus-
tling cultural center, staging a play of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and performances by The Metropolitan Opera Company from New York City. Incidentally, this is the only town or city named “Arcanum” on the face of the earth.
that when a stranger approached the edge of town, he would be told that he had to buy a round of drinks “for all.” If he refused, he would be escorted to the hamlet’s limits and told never to return.
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In the 1870s, Mary Coblentz rose to prominence in Bradford as a woman of divine and mystic powers. Sought after not only for her powers to heal, but also by village merchants who wanted her consultation before arriving at important business decisions, she established offices beyond Darke County, setting up shop in Miami and Montgomery counties as well.
Ira Petersime, the inventor of the first electric incubator, built the Petersime Incubator Company in Gettysburg, and also used the factory to manufacture tamburitzas (a lute-like stringed instrument popular in the Eastern Bloc countries of Europe), Little Maid Bread, and Pete’s Peppy Pop.
The village came into existence as the result of a dispute between James Stewart, who had platted a community called “Union,” and William Hollaman, who became angry with Stewart when his attempts to purchase lots caused a dispute. Hollaman platted another community only one mile to the northeast of Union. A man named Valentine Harland made additions to the newlyplatted community. Its christening was a combination of the latter two men’s names—a portmanteau of Hollaman and Harland.
GORDON
ITHACA
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[from an 1885 newspaper account] “Last Saturday, while sawing up some logs in a clearing near Gordon, this county, the workmen came across a log that was hollow. They ran a pole into it and found that the hollow extended, apparently, only a few feet. They then sawed it off where they thought it was sound, and when the task was completed they made the horrible discovery that they had sawed through a dead man’s head just above the eyes. No one in the neighborhood knew him, and the body had evidently been in the log for some time, though it is an unsolved mystery how he got there. A sum of money amounting to about four hundred dollars was found in the dead stranger’s pockets. The find created a good deal of excitement in the vicinity.”
Ithaca was once called “Twinsborough.” I’m not sure why.
The Novitiate of the Fathers of the Most Precious Blood was established near Burkettsville in 1893. At one time used to train priests, it was commissioned in 1969 as an experimental school for troubled teenagers from the city areas. It was called “Project Liberation.” A fire later struck the building, which eventually led to its razing in 1978.
CASTINE In its earliest incarnation, Castine was known for being the roughest village in the county. Perhaps this had something to do with the fact that there were once seven saloons and three trading posts in a village of just a few hundred. It has been said
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LONGTOWN A very small settlement today, Longtown stands some ten miles to the southwest of Greenville and was settled by an African-American freedman by the name of James Clemens. At its apex, the town numbered above 900 and was home to German and Native American settlers, along with a large population of freed slaves.
NEW WESTON One of the last communities to be founded in Darke County, New Weston is the home of Eldora Speedway, a half-mile clay oval race track owned by NASCAR driver Tony Stewart.
NORTH STAR North Star: Named for being the northernmost point in Darke County that was not wetland, North Star is the home of St. Louis’ Catholic Church, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. St. Louis’ stands apart from its neighboring churches, which are steeped in Gothic Revival aesthetics, by prominently emanating the French style of architecture.
OSGOOD Norbert Stucke purchased a bar in Osgood and renamed it “Norb’s Place,” which became renowned for its smelt fish fries around the Lenten season.
PALESTINE The three crosses on the eastern edge of town (a taller yellow cross flanked by two smaller white ones) were erected as part of a project undertaken by the Reverend Bernard Coffindaffer, a West Virginia businessman who had a spiritual awakening after claiming to have been visited by a spirit following open-heart surgery. Reverend Coffindaffer spent over $3 million of his own money to put up crosses in 29 states, the Philippines and Zambia. He said that “[t]he crosses are to remind people to remember that Jesus was crucified on a cross at Calvary for our sins, and He will soon return.”
PITSBURG The home of the Post Road Tavern (which later became a private residence), which was located between Fort Roudy and Fort Greenville. It was a “sturdy tavern [that] gave protection to many a weary traveler from the wild animals that roamed the region, especially large wolves and panthers” [side note: Abraham Studabaker of Gettysburg once reported that he killed
a panther near his home that measured eight feet “from tip to tip”; side note, part II: Painter Creek is christened as such because of the panthers which used to be prevalent in this region).
ROSSBURG The one-time home of Smith Chevrolet, Rossburg was called “Little Detroit” because of the large number of cars sold there each year.
UNION CITY Union City: In 1965, Union City boys Rick Zehringer, Randy Zehringer and Ronnie Brandon teamed up with Greenville’s Randy Hobbs as The McCoys and recorded numberone hit “Hang on Sloopy,” a song which was actually first recorded by The Vibrations.
VERSAILLES Versailles is home to one of the longest-running continuous town festivals in the state of Ohio, Poultry Days. Poultry Days has been held once per year in June since 1952. In addition to selling a staggering number of chicken dinners, the festival is host to one of the largest Ultimate Frisbee tournaments in the United States.
WAYNE LAKES One-time resident Clark Johnson was a well-known man of the ani-
mals and could be seen on his front porch in the evenings feeding twenty or more flying squirrels as they crawled all about him. If Johnson walked into his front yard, animals would approach without trepidation and allow him to pet them.
ROSSBURG Yorkshire’s first store, Grange Hall, was moved to the village in 1879 by Reuben Hanna.
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GREENVILLE – The Gathering at Garst will welcome visitors to the beautiful grounds of the Garst Museum, 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, on July 27 and 28. Cannons roar and horses trot down shaded streets pulling carriages as visitors enjoy a variety of sights and sounds during this unique gathering. The Gathering at Garst was created to celebrate the history of Darke County and the people who shaped it. It has received statewide recognition as a quality event that attracts thousands of visitors to this community. The theme for this year is “Remembering the History of Darke County Towns and Villages.” According to Jenny Clark, event chairperson, “We are excited to develop this theme and have invited every community in Darke County to have their own exhibit in a large tent we are providing. There’s no place like home, and we want people to come and learn more about our county and the people and places that make it great. A yellow brick road will lead visitors into a tent where Dorothy and Toto will welcome them and where children can have their pictures taken.”
Many other exciting venues will include a return performance by a Beatles tribute band, The Cavern Beat, on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. Other talented groups will also be performing throughout the two day event so be sure to check the website for updates. A Living History Encampment will come alive with cannon demonstrations, Civil War battles, and skilled historical craftsmen working their trades. Some settlers will be making camp and even a few Indians might be sighted. The Gathering at Garst has become well known for its high quality vendors and this year will be even better as artists, antique dealers, unique food vendors, skilled craftsmen, and beautiful garden exhibits await the visitor. The Gathering at Garst has something for every person young and old. It is well worth a visit to Garst Museum in Greenville Ohio on July 27 and 28. Admission is free to event. Regular admission applies to tour Garst Museum. For more information check the website www.gatheringatgarst.com or call Garst Museum at 937-548-5250.
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GREAT ENTERTAINMENT LINED UP FOR THE GATHERING AT GARST GREENVILLE – The Gathering at Garst has a lot of great entertainment lined up for the two-day festival. Visitors will be treated to everything from country to bluegrass/ rock with folk, blues and rock n- roll thrown in the middle. In addition to music, visitors will get a history lesson from Daniel Boone and may found a cure for every ailment when the Dr. Balthasar, a prolific snake oil salesman, makes his pitch. Kicking off the event will be Adelee and Gentry Gates, a sister duo from West Alexandria. The duet features pop and country music. Joe and Jack Waters, a father and son duo from Dayton, give their audiences a taste of the blues in
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NEARLY 100 PARTICIPANTS BRING THE GATHERING TO LIFE GREENVILLE – The Gathering at Garst will once again have a wonderful list of food vendors, artisans and exhibits. Enjoy all of the activities and sights with your free admission. The following is a list of participants. Garden Related/Plant Exhibits: Forest Hill Gardens – Emily Wirick; Lisa’s Perennials – Lisa Flora; Countryside Gardens – Kathy LeMaster; Mrs. E’s Rock Gardens – Jennie; Heather B Leaves; Stonescapes; and Hickory Hollow Gardens & Gifts – Gena Hoyt Pottery Artists: Boettger Pottery – Mary Boettger; Crow Country Pottery – Marlene Fosnight; The Crofter’s Wheel – Terry Vance; and KB Pottery – Katherine Break Jewelry Designers: Julworks – Julie Cioffoletti; Yellow Cat Spoon Jewelry – Karen Layman; Be Dangled Jewelry – Theresa Hannebaum; Judy’s Jewelry – Judy Burton; Through the Fire Fused Glass – S. Knupp/T. Rainsberger; and Reann Designs – Reba Mescher Fabric and Fiber Artists: My Sister’s Whimsy – Cynthia Garrett; and Cedar Lane – Donna Kuck Gourd Artists: Gourdsisters – Sandra J. Butler; Absolutely Gourdeous – Deanna Pillion; and The Gourdnut Shop – Carmen Howell Mixed Media Artists: Spirit River – Gloria and Bob Honeyman; Beautiful Things by Cindy – Cindy Farley; Minutia – Lori DeBacker; Sarah Bellas Primitive Art – Sarah Daugherty; and Jodena’s Gourd Art, Cigarbox Guitars, Jewelry Woodworkers: Walking Tree – Steven Champ; Johnny’s Primitive Country Furniture – John Wion; and Johan Schmidt Woodwork – John Schmidt Country Arts and Crafts: Old Glo-
ry Acres – Becki Scantland; Buffy’s Bangles – Cindy Burns; Handmade Crafts - Beverly Borger; and 4 Seasons – Jennifer Belt Specialty Vendors: Virgil’s Fine Soaps – Katie and Virgil Schroeder; Natural Soaps and Candles – Bruce Hilton; Unbelievable Skin Care – Pamela Graves; and The Early Bird Newspaper Antiques, Vintage, Purveyors of the Unique: Cratiques Antiques and Collectable – Phil & Roberta Crawford; The Ivy League – Katie Gabbard; Buy Gones – Jennifer Schatz & Kathy Warvel; Charles Bevins Clocks – Charles Bevins; The Old Schoolhouse – Dawn Whitmer; Memory Lane Treasures – Raine & Terry Longfellow; The Olde Porch – Robyn Hicks & Kim Morrison; GMRH Trading Co. – Randy Albright; and Thobe Vintage & Antique Rentals – Allisa Thobe Non Profit Organizations: Darke County Visitors Bureau; The Light Foundation; The Friends of Bears Mill; Darke County Center for the Arts; Greenville Schools Foundation; Strong Schools – Strong Community; Darke County Genealogical Society, Inc.; and DAR Ft. Greeneville Chapter Food and Beverage Vendors: Brenda’s Beanery; Butterflies Junior Garden Club; Greenville Elks Club; Lipp’s Smackin Good BBQ; Maw N Paws Ole Time Treats; Deeper Roots Coffee; Montage Café; BJ Events – Greek Food; Kiwanis Club of New Madison; Kolb’s Specialty Bakery; Baumbach’s Pit BBQ; Short North Bagel Deli; Knights of Columbus Chicken BBQ; Martin’s Lemonade; please see 100 Particpants continued on page 18
Take a break from walking the grounds of Garst Museum and take a ride through the tree lined path and enjoy the sights from a covered carriage.
The Knights of Columbus will be returning to the festival with their delicious barbecue chicken.
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NEARLY 100 PARTICIPANTS BRING THE GATHERING TO LIFE 100 Particpants continued from page 17 and Expressions Catering Native American Food Living History Encampment: Darke County Parks; Black Smoke Forge – Hank Steinmetz; Botanical Plant Pressings – John Burkett; Basket Weaving – Margaret Bickenheuser; Scratching Post Scrimshaw – Ashley Burton & Sylvia Merkel; Bushnell Bottle Company – John & Margie Wysocki; Boxmaker – Daniel Hrinko;
Daniel Boone of Kentucky – Steven Y. Caudill; 1st Tennessee Co. B – Civil War Group; 4th Indiana Light Artillery – Civil War Group; 1st Mad River Light Artillery – Revolutionary War Group; Shawnee Indian – Russell Morris; Silas The Ratcatcher; Towncrier – Chris Supinger; Medicine Man - Dr. Balthazar; Primitive Camper - Bruce Jay; Primitive Camper - Dudley and Barbie Hansbarger; Primitive Camper – Gary and Cindy Moore; and Carriage Rides – Jack Clark, Dave Morris, Tim Hall
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Come out to The Gathering at Garst and enjoy great food from local vendors, learn about the Darke County community, see wonderful entertainment, and step back in time to see how pioneers coped.
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Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz visits Gathering at Garst GREENVILLE – “There’s No Place Like Home…There’s No Place Like Home” Those were the famous words that Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz repeated as she clicked her famous ruby red slippers together. Her wish was granted and she awoke from a troubled dream to find herself back home in Kansas. This year visitors to The Gathering at Garst can reminisce about life back home in Darke County as we “Remember the History of Darke County Towns and Villages.” As visitors walk into the tent on the yellow brick road, Dorothy will be there to greet them and pose for pictures. Participating Darke County towns showcasing their history are: Greenville, Arcanum, Versailles, Gettysburg, Union City, Palestine, Hollansburg and Ansonia. Dorothy is portrayed by Ruby Randall. Ruby is an internationally published makeup artist and vintage style/pin-up model based in Dayton. Ruby began collecting vintage clothing over 15 years ago, since she was a young girl antiquing with her mother and raiding her grandma’s closets for unique things to wear. The combination of her vast clothing collection, makeup artistry, and knack for styling propelled her career into something she feels proud of. As a child she watched her favorite movie “The Wizard of Oz” almost every day. Her mother was born and raised as a child in Kansas so it was always something that Ruby, her mom and sister would watch together and then the girls would sing and skip across the yard acting out the scenes. She began collecting “Wizard of Oz” items and was thrilled when at the age of 16 her grandmother gave her a handmade vintage 40’s dress that looked very much like Dorothy’s
Dorothy, portrayed by Ruby Randall, will greet guests when they Remember the History of Darke County Towns and Villages.
iconic gingham dress in the movie. This dress, as well as her love for the movie, was what inspired her to do her version of the “Wizard of Oz” in a shoot two years ago with her main photographer, renowned fine art photog-
rapher; WinterWolf Studios. The part of Toto was played by her very own Scottish dog, Tinsel. Ruby’s makeup portfolio can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RubysTravelingBeautyShow and her model port
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Interview with Beatles Tribute Band
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BY KATIE GABBARD We welcome the boys from The Cavern Beat back to Greenville soil for 2013’s Gathering at Garst. We had the chance to talk with them and see what it’s like to keep the magic of the Beatles alive. Philip Gawthorpe, the band’s manager, was interviewed by Katie Gabbard for this story. Q: Your band name is The Cavern Beat. I thought I knew a thing or two about the Beatles but can you refresh my memory as to how your band name relates to the Fab Four? A: The Cavern Beat takes its name from the now world-famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. The Beatles loved that venue and performed there more than anywhere else in the world. Q: Has The Cavern Beat ever played there? A: We are honored to be able to say that we’ve played there in 2008, 2009, and 2010. After an amazing reaction from the audience towards our performance, we thought to ourselves, “this must’ve been what it was like for the original Beatles”….it was quite moving!
Q: Tell us a bit about your instruments. A: Well, we use only vintage guitars, drums, amplifiers, and our own true voices. We do it just like the Beatles did-without computers, tapes, or loops. We’ve had some fans say that, if they closed their eyes during our songs, they’d almost hear the soft crackle and hiss of an LP record. Q: Your passion for the Beatles has taken your act across the world. What places has The Cavern Beat performed? A: We love sharing the music and energy of the Beatles and it has allowed us to travel to Norway and England, as well as many places within the U.S. like Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, and Alabama. This will be our second performance in lovely Greenville, Ohio and the folks here are so welcoming they make us feel like we’ve been here since we were young lads. Q: When will you boys perform? A: The Cavern Beat hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. on July 27 and we invite everyone to come on out, sing along, and share the evening with the Fab Four!
“We’ve had some fans say that, if they closed their eyes during our songs, they’d almost hear the soft crackle and hiss of an LP record.”
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Not many cities the size of Greenville are lucky enough to have a museum as good as Garst Museum. The museum began with the donation of the Garst House, which was built in 1852. It became a museum in 1949 and since then has expanded to include six wings and the Lowell Thomas Boyhood Home. It covers over 35,000 square feet. The Darke County Historical Society operates the museum, with Dr. Clay Johnson as Director. Garst Museum has several major collections. Perhaps best-known is the Annie Oakley Exhibit. Lowell Thomas, famous broadcaster, writer and traveler, has his own area. Other important collections feature Native American History, Pioneer Life, Military Uniforms and the Treaty of GreeneVille. In the past year, Garst Museum has hosted 18,000 visitors. About 1700 school children from Darke County and the surrounding area have enjoyed touring the museum. Many things they learn fit into the curricu-
lum of the schools. Garst Museum receives no tax money or other public funds. It is funded strictly through donations, grants, admissions and fundraisers. If it weren’t for the many volunteers, the museum would need a larger, more costly staff. Annie’s Wild West Gala and the Gathering at Garst are the two main fundraisers. The Gala is held in June and the Gathering is the last weekend in July. The third annual Gathering will include a living history encampment, quality vendors, entertainment and food. The Cavern Beat, a Beatles tribute band, will be the featured entertainment on Saturday evening from 7:30-9:30pm. While at The Gathering at Garst, make sure your visit includes a tour of Garst Museum. Garst Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-4. The museum is closed on Mondays, major holidays and for the month of January. Admission is $8 for Adults, $7 for Seniors (60+) and $5 for Youth 6-17. Museum members and children 5 and under are admitted free.
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Living history encampment major sponsors GREENVILLE - The Gathering at Garst Committee and the Garst Museum would like to thank the MaidRite Sandwich Shoppe and Wayne Hospital Foundation for their generous sponsorships and support for the Living History Encampment at the 2013 Gathering at Garst. The Living History Encampment will offer visitors the chance to experience life as it was in the historical past through costumed re-enactors and exhibitors. See a blacksmith, artists, basket weaving, scrimshaw, carpenters, a box maker, soldiers, Indians, traveling merchants, and wandering campers. Of special interest will be the arrival of Daniel Boone, Silas the Rat Catcher, the Town Crier and Dr. Balthasar’s real live medicine show. Be sure to visit the Gathering at Garst on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and July 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as we welcome visitors to enjoy the wares of quality artists, artisans, gardeners, craftsmen, specialty food vendors, and the growing Living History Encampment. Admission to the Gather-
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