The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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34 SAR MAGAZINE Descendants and family members from Utah, Texas, Arizona, Virginia and West Virginia contributed to Patriot Cowdery's gravestone and marker. Hocking Valley Chapter The Hocking Valley Chapter assisted in bringing the American Revolution to life for children attending a five-day "Liberty Camp" hosted by the Cornerstone Baptist Church near Logan, in Hocking County. The camp lasted three hours each evening and began Monday, Aug. 3. Children ages 8-12 were assigned to groups and began learning about the Magna Carta, Jamestown, the Pilgrims, and Colonial life. Compatriot John Dye assisted the teachers on these topics. The children were given "gold" coins for attending programs and giving correct answers to questions. On Tuesday the children learned about events leading up to the American Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party for which the kids got to dump boxes of "tea" from a boat into the "harbor" of grass. Pastor Jim Walz appeared as Peter Muhlenberg and told the story of the Black Robe Regiment. Compatriots Bob Davis and Tom Hankins showed how to fold the U.S. flag and explained the meaning of each fold. On Wednesday, the color guard presented the colors at the beginning of the program. Compatriots Hankins and Davis set up a tent and campsite and spoke to the children about the life of a soldier, his equipment, the battles and hardships while encamped at Valley Forge and Morristown (Foxy Hollow). Compatriots Dave Nessley and Paul Irwin presented the militia's role in the Revolution. The Liberty Camp instructors set up an area for the children to walk barefoot through ice water to give them an idea of the Patriot soldier's winter hardships. On this night, "King George" attempted to collect taxes by taking a portion of the children's hard-earned gold coins. He made the mistake of coming into the Continental Camp and was promptly encouraged to leave by bayonet point. The Declaration of Independence and Constitution, as well a study of "The Star-Spangled Banner" were the focus of Thursday evening. Dye shared his expertise on our founding documents that included copies of the documents, maps, illustrations, non- firing weapons, antiques, tools and other items. On Friday the Liberty Camp concluded with a family potluck picnic, awards, and the Liberty Store (where the children could spend their gold coins). The Heritage Fife and Drum performed period music. Northeastern Ohio Chapter The Chapter presented the historic 19th-century Jefferson Depot Village a 43-star American flag and an SAR Certificate of Commendation in recognition of exemplary patriotism in its display of the United States flag. Western Reserve Society The Western Reserve Society Archibald Willard Color Guard, and Northeast Ohio Chapter Color Guard, participated June 12 in the 239th Flag Day anniversary, the U.S. Army's 240th birthday, and a naturalization ceremony held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Sponsored by the Association of the U.S. Army, The Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve, and the Joint Veterans' Council of Cuyahoga County, the event took place on Friday since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, and U.S. District Court do not have naturalization ceremonies on weekends. The program started with the posting of the colors by the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion, Cleveland Post, followed by the SAR Color Guard. There were greetings from a number of dignitaries and groups including the U.S. Army's recognition of the Soldiers of the Year by Newton D. Baker, Greater Cleveland Chapter of AUSA. The honorees were Staff Sgt. Matthew D. Shafer, Private First Class Mark A. Horton II, and Staff Sgt. Warren E. Newton. The guest speaker was Chief Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, who swore in 30 new citizens. The color guard included Compatriots John Franklin, Claude Custer, Lee MacBride of WRS, and Jim Gilbert and Dan Matheke of NEO, who retired the colors to close out the ceremony. Later, everyone congratulated the new citizens and the uniformed compatriots posed for pictures. Everyone enjoyed the Army's birthday cake. A photo by Lisa DeJong of the Ohio Compatriots in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame appeared on the front page of the Cleveland Plain Dealer the next day. OKLAHOMA SOCIETY Past OKSSAR President Dr. Stuart Denslow and his wife, Oklahoma DAR Regent Dr. Orriene Denslow, were featured in a front-page story in the Tulsa World. Orriene is motivated by her appreciation for veterans: "Too often, these (people) have not been thanked." A retired educator, Orriene has been involved with DAR for nearly 30 years. Through 2016, she is the highest-ranking officer in the Oklahoma DAR, which has 3,040 members. In front of the Jefferson Depot Village Post Office, from left: Steve Hinson, Venie Hinson, Andre Shirk, Dianne Gilbert, Jim Pildner, Kathy Pildner, Jean Dutton, Troy Bailey, Bob Howe, Jim Gilbert, Dan Matheke and Sue Matheke. (Photo by Christine Bailey)