Any other night you would hear car doors, laughing, glasses clinking, and the jukebox playing but Sundays were dead quiet. When Bob’s mother Kitty owned the bar, Sundays were exceptionally quiet. One would assume that a place that old has some stories, and owner Bob Shank was eager to share. Shank’s has been a community staple since 1814 when Marietta was a boom town for the canal. Making our way into Marietta, one can’t forget about our beloved 200 year old tavern. It is rumored that you can still hear the screams of Wanhuita to this day. Watching her lover perish, Wanhuita ran toward the cliff to stop her husband, and both fell arm in arm over the ledge. In a fit of rage, Wanunga attacked the white man, and tossed him over the edge. Having left for battle, Wanunga traveled home to find his beloved in the arms of a white settler. The legend goes that a young Susquhannock Indian named Wanunga lived on the peak with his beautiful wife Wanhuita. The tale of Lover’s Leap has quite a few variations. The initial sighting was later found to be a hoax, but the crowds swore by what they saw.Ĭhiques Rock also has another name, one much more ominous- Lover’s Leap. The rumor led to crowds gathering nightly at the old Chiques Park entrance, and on the night of August 24, 1969, a crowd of approximately 200 people gathered, and half the crowd claimed to have seen the apparition. When I first heard this story, I immediately thought of Nelly Nole was it one in the same? A rumor spread in August of 1969 that a group of local boys actually spotted the tormented spirit in the hills. Chiques Rock is rumored to be haunted by a witch who was cast out of her home, and cursed the land making it uninhabitable for anyone else. The Albatwitch isn’t the only thing that seems to haunt Chiques Rock. This year it will be held Saturday October 9th from 11:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. On occasion, the Albatwitch was known to throw the apples at the picnickers, too! Once a year, the Columbia Historic Preservation Society will hold an Albatwitch Day. The Albatwitch doesn’t have an insatiable thirst for blood, but for apples! The creature was said to come down from the trees, and steal apples from the local picnic goers. Thought to be extinct, the most recent sighting was around 1970. The Albatwitch (means apple snitch) is a four foot creature much like a yeti that is said to live in the hills of Chiques Rock. While not in Marietta, this legend is not too far from our front door. The saying goes “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but the Albatwitch might be at bay. I was curious to find out more about what may haunt Marietta, so I reached out to some friends and did a little research and I am so glad that I did! I’m not talking about the ghosts of pub crawls past, but the spirit of those who once were. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-80 (TIPS), online at or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.In an old historic town such as Marietta, it would almost seem inevitable that the spirits of those who have left the Earth still linger. If someone sees a crime in progress, call 911.
RCMP are advising that if something suspicious is seen, report it to local police services. Watch their Facebook and Twitter feeds for tips and reminders to help reduce thefts of, and thefts from, vehicles this summer.
APPLE SNITCH HOW TO
This August, the RCMP say they will be using the #AutoRoutine to provide information on how to keep vehicles safe this summer. If unable to park in a locked garage, keep outdoor lights on for added security.
If possible, store the vehicle in a locked garage when not in use.
APPLE SNITCH WINDOWS
Do not leave windows open when leaving the vehicle.Ensure all valuables are removed or out of sight, including shopping bags, loose change, sunglasses, and any electronics.Never leave important documents with personal identifying information in the vehicle.Never leave keys or garage door openers in the vehicle.The RCMP provide the following vehicle crime prevention tips for the summer and throughout the year: Officials advise that there are simple habits and routines that can greatly reduce the chances of becoming a victim of vehicle related thefts.
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