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Life is good at
Bear’s Mill
GREENVILLE – “It was a local meeting place; a different lifestyle than
anybody can imagine.” Former owner Terry Clark talked about the history
and lifestyle that has been part of Bear’s Mill and the Greenville area
since the Mill was built in 1848. His comments were recorded on a video
prepared by “Our Ohio” in 2008.
The tape, along with this month’s artwork, has been placed in the Julie
Clark Art Gallery. The video has attracted considerable interest among
visitors. According to Executive Director Marti Goetz, it will be a
regular offering for the foreseeable future.
“The tape will be available anytime the Mill is open,” she said. “It’s
especially designed for visitors who can’t take the tour. They still
get to see the history and how the Mill operates.” It held a special
interest for Dan and Irene Strong, visitors from Indiana. While Dan
wanted to see the burrstones on the second floor, Irene was unable to
climb the steps. She saw them – and how they operated – on the video.
Goetz, who was hired in January, talked about her first summer at the
Mill. “I was so impressed,” she said. While she didn’t know the exact
number of visitors, Goetz was aware of the people visiting from around
the country… Texas, California, Michigan and “all points between...
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