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Ploch on the Prairie
GREENVILLE – “This is a time I would like to be living in,” said Sam
Ploch, noting he thought it would be a better fit for him than living
in today’s world. Ploch was a volunteer at the Darke County Parks
Shawnee Prairie Maple Festival March 7. As with other volunteers over
the two-day weekend, he was dressed in nineteenth century attire. When
in character, Ploch said he prefers being addressed as Samuel Ploch,
Frontiersman.
While he spent much of his time at the Frontier Log House, he could be
seen walking around among the variety of period players performing
historical reenactments throughout the day. All were dressed in
clothing mirroring that of the early 19th century. They spent the
afternoon informing visitors of different activities, duties, and
trades that were practiced in the area at the time.
Ploch has been volunteering with the Darke County Parks District for
about six months and has proven to be a truly dedicated participant in
many of the District’s activities...
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