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Canton Daughters
of the American Revolution Acknowledged
for Fort Laurens Efforts
Bolivar, OH— The Stark County Chapter of the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was honored
for its efforts to help rebuild Fort Laurens
one log at a time. The Friends of Fort Laurens Foundation presented Canton DAR
Vice-President Kathryn Upole with its Log Sponsorship Award during the Foundation’s Annual Moccasin Roast at Fort Laurens
State Memorial in Bolivar on September 26th.
“Organizations or individuals that raise in excess of $500 are eligible for this award,” said Scott Fisher,
a trustee of the Friends of Fort Laurens Foundation. “The Canton DAR Chapter has consistently provided log sponsors to help the Foundation raise the funds it needs to rebuild
the only American Revolutionary War fort built in what now is the state of Ohio. We greatly appreciate their efforts.”
John and Betty Franklin, of Hudson, OH,
also received a Log Sponsorship Award. Mr. Franklin will be the president of
the Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution in 2010.
The Foundation’s highest award, The Col. John Gibson Award, named after Fort
Laurens’ first commanding officer, went to Jacque Fisher, Sr., of Bolivar for
his efforts in assisting in cleaning up the Ft. Laurens grounds. At age 78, Fisher was
swinging his chain saw around and cutting down tree branches like he was 38.
A 1700’s style dinner was served to the nearly 125 attendees at the Moccasin Roast which included such menu
items as roasted top round beef with Jack Daniels onion sauce and garnished with apple cinnamon, glazed walnuts and almonds,
smoked pork loin with sweet chili sauce, betty salad, rolls, steamed redskin potatoes with parsley, maple corn pudding, and
a black walnut cake topped with vanilla bean ice cream.
The meal was prepared by Chef Brian Sarty of Hennis Care Centre of Dover and Bolivar which sponsored the unique dinner.
On-site operations for the meal were coordinated by Jacque Fisher, Jr., also from Bolivar.
“We simply could not provide the quality of food and service without Hennis Care Centre,” said Fisher. “They
are great partners with an enthusiastic interest
in early American history.”
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Betty Graybill received the following letter from the Veterans Affairs, Canton Outpatient Clinic:
It is a thank you
from Anne Harper, Volunteer Liaison for the donation received on July 1, 2008 of 18 pairs of white sox and toiletries.
Anne writes that they appreciate all our members have done as well as, the dedication and generosity by these donations, which
have enhanced the lives of Veteran patients.
At the Flag Day Luncheon, Betty Graybill announced that she had forms
for donations for Marcia Grafius, for anyone willing to contribute to a friend of Peggy Maloney ( the youngest daughter of
Mary and Jim Zawacki), who would be running in a marathon race for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society in memory of Mary.
This note reads:
Thank you so much for
your generous donation to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society race for a cure. Every day I learn a little more about Mary.
I wish I had the privilege to know her.
My training for the marathon is going well. I'm currently running 12 miles-only 14.2 more to go! I pray
my 47 year old legs keep on running...
Thank you again for your support. I truly appreciate it!
Marcia Grafius.
Dated June 23, 2008
From Anne Harper, Volunteer Liaison for Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Canton:
Thanks
for donation of 32 pair of white sox and 83 toiletries. Anne also acknowledged the recognition of her certificate as
one of our America's Everyday Heroes. Her letter continues with appreciation for all the Canton Chapter NSDAR members
contribute to the hospitalized veterans and states that the dedication and generosity demonstrated by these donations have
enhanced the lives of the veterans patients. Anne concludes by writing that our commitment confirms that the service
of the veterans to their country has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.
Dated June 23, 2008
From Lori A.
Shaffer, Volunteer Coordinator of McKinley Health Care Center.
Thanking Canton Chapter NSDAR "for donations of puzzles,
toiletries and Reader's Digests which will come in handy for friendly visits with the residents." Lori states that
so many of the residents enjoy the larger print books, as well as the word puzzles. She concludes with a thank you for
our generosity and caring spirit.
March, 2008. We received a thank-you note from Roberta Cook, OSDAR Scholarship Chairman, for our $50 contribution
to the Wings of Eagles Scholarship. This was in honor of Sandra Zikursh and Dennis Gressock who did not charge a fee
for our February programs. For those who may be unaware, this scholarship began with the term of past OSDAR Regent Marcia
Seifert, as her project.
The note reads:
Dear Audrey,
Please inform your chapter that the $50 donation towards
the "Wings of Eagles" Scholarship is tremendously appreciated.
We need to keep receiving donations so we can award these
scholarships. I notified Marcia and she is also very thankful for your generosity.
Roberta Cook
OSDAR Scholarship
Chair
We also received one from Marcia Seifert as follows:
Dear Audrey,
Please convey my sincere thanks to the Canton Chapter for the generous contribution to scholarship.
Best
regards-
Marcia
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I received a call this morning from a man in Kent whose son was requesting DAR scholarship information. I mailed
him application and financial aid forms for both the National and the OSDAR "Wings of Eagles" scholarships. Each application
requires a sponsor letter from a DAR chapter. Roberta Cook is our OSDAR/DAR Scholarship chairman. Usually, Roberta
will send me information and ask our chapter to sponsor a particular student.
I received this email from Roberta today,
after I emailed her to give her the information on the student from Kent. She is always thanking our chapter for our
willingness to sponsor an applicant. From Roberta: Please tell your chapter for me "Thank
you for your willingness to sponsor these fine young applicants. Canton Chapter has always supported scholarship.
You exemplify what DAR represents." Roberta
I have written four letters of sponsorship this year,
including this current request, on behalf of our Canton Chapter.
Regent, Audrey Morrison
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