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Rowlesburg event praised
Editor's note: Jim Barnes,
re-enactor who posted
this letter, calls Patricia
Patterson "one of our most
creative and original con-
tributors." Here are her
musings on the Rowles-
burg event.
I was thinking about the stan-
dard AAR [After Action Re-
port] template, and then ever
the curious researcher, I read
a variety of re-enactor AAR's
just for grins. I read some of the
past AAR's, some of my own,
many from events I attended
and some I did not attend. The
standard opening for the dry,
matter-of-fact AAR begins with
the date and location.
OK, We arrived Friday after-
noon 24 June. This is a beautiful
location, a nice flat land park in
the small town of Rowlesburg.
You are surrounded on 'three
sides by beautiful, tall moun-
tains.
OFF to the side of the location,
just about a hundred yards or
so you find you are in fact, by
the Cheat River. This has to be,
hands down one of the most
beautiful spots for a camp I
have ever seen.
We set up camp and greeted
our friend and re-enactor co-
ordinator, Jim Barnes. Jim was
able to give us information on
the surrounding area. There is a
WWII museum in the town,and
many veterans of past wars
nearby. We passed a peaceful
Re-enactors portraying American GI's during a Rowles-
burg WWII living history event.
Ridenour remembered
The 67th Mt. Israel Home-
coming was dedicated to Lee
Ridenour.
He was born April 3, 1945, the
second child of Ison and Myrtle
Ridenour. He married Delsia
Bolyard July of 1945.
His children are Beverly, of
Morgantown, Carolyn Funk
(Donald), of Mt. Israel Com-
munity, Lowell Bolyard (Mary)
of Akron, OH and Clifton (de-
ceased).
cream, raised cattle and pigs.
He also worked in the coal
mines, strip mines and retired
from DOH.
After the death of Delsia in
October 1962, Lee continued
to live on the farm and worked
while raising his two daughters.
He died in March 1984.
The 67th Mt. Israel Home:
coming is dedicated to one of its
past caretakers. He was assis-
tant caretaker for many years,
+. _ They have five grandchildren,, working with Aubrey and Ar-
, Tabatha Osborne (Tim), of Mt: chic Wolfe.and Imogene Wolfe.
.Israel CommunityI Wendy Led,' ~' H~ enjoyed meeting and talk-
of Morgantown, Marlene Bai-
ley (Kevin), of FL, and Bud
Bolyard, of OH and nine great-
grandchildren.
Lee and Delsia worked and
lived on a farm: They sold eggs,
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or three grandchildren helping
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Rural Decampment i~ an ~klual Opportun~ l.~der
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and lovely night in camp.
The next morning, visitors ar-
rived, there were a couple of
vendor areas to explore and
many, many friendly and in-
terested folks to talk to about
WWII stuff and reenacting,
There was an opefi tent set up
for the WWII veterans and oth-
ers. In the afternoon there was
a fashion show and many re-en-
actors explained their uniforms
and equipment, and civilians
showed off period fashions.
A local church served food to
visitors and re-enactors alike
with a smile and a greeting.
Looking up the mountain I saw
a curious buck deer staring at
the event probably wondering
where all the people came from.
The organizers were very good
to the re-enactors offering help,
ice, directions, local stories and
on Saturday, a free spaghetti
dinner. There was a dance in the
town in the evening and other
activities to attend.
On Sunday morning, we
awoke to find that local wildlife
(Raccoons) had also enjoyed
the dinner leftovers. Oddly,
we noted a large keg of beer
had somehow walked from the
dance to the camp. Rumor has
it that the Russian Army "liber-
ated" the keg from the Ameri-
can dance, but it shall remain a
mystery.
On Sunday morning, the local
folks invited us to a free break-
fast, and we even got a ride to
the location.
Later, we broke camp and
helped our friends and fellow
re-enactors with loading as we
were in turn helped. We had a
great time.
Now here is the part where I
get philosophical. Why do we
as re-enactors bust our collec-
tive butts to make it to places
where we are treated like ani-
mal droppings and payj for the
abuse and lack of control? You
know what and where I mean
don't you?
Why when there are places
like Rowlesburg who welcome
you, appreciate you and make
sure you are well taken care of
Wednesday, August 24, 2011- Kingwood, WV- PRESTON COUNTY JOURNAL- 3
in all respects, where the beauty
of the event site makes it worth
the drive, why do we continue
to attend places that have no re-
spect for us andwhat we do?
Rowlesburg will grow as an
event, there is much energy,
many new ideas much local in-
volvement. I intend to return,
and if you are reading this, I
hope you will consider making
the scene.
Did I tell you how beautiful
the site is? Just in case you need
a look, I attached a picture.
Thank you Rowlesburg,
thanks Jim- see you next year!
Patricia Patterson
Hunter's class set
A Hunter Education Course will be held from 9-5 p.m. on August
27 and will continue from 1-4 p.m. on August 28, at the Mason-
town VFW in Preston County.
It is mandatory to take this training for anyone born on or after
January 1, 1975, prior to purchasing a hunting license for WV.
The Hunter Education Course is a minimum of 10 hours of in-
struction with hands-on gun exercises with inoperable firearms
and dummy ammo, followed by a final exam.
Those successfully completing the course will be issued a "Cer-
tificate of Completion" to be shown when purchasing a license.
Students must have reached their 10th birthday by final exam day
to be eligible for a.permanent card.
Students age 8 and 9 may qualify for a temporary card. No one
under 8 years of age may take the course.
The classes are offered free. To register go on-line to www.wvd-
nr.gov or call 304-290-6137.
Special history lesson offered
Bruceton School's fifth grade
students provided a living les-
son in history to some of their
fellow students and parents
through their Living History
Museum.
The Living History Museum
was a culminating project for
Mrs. Kent's fifth grade social
studies students after a year-
long study of American history.
Throughout the year, students
heard about many different peo-
ple who played important roles
in the development of the gov-
ernment, culture and society of
the United States.
Students were asked to per-
form an in-depth study of one
such person from American his-
tory then write .a biography and Shawn Miller, Braydon Was-
a one to two minute speech.
At the Living History Mu-
seum, students dressed like
the historical person they were
representing and had red "but-
tons" on their hands that visitors
could press in order to hear the
students recite their biographi-
cal speeches.
The Living History Museum
provided an opportunity for the
fifth grade students to improve
their public speaking skills,
sick, Brycen Valentine, Stevie
Miller, Noah Combs, Jacob
Louk, Trenton Bishop, Veronica
Bryner, Andrew Sines, Wyatt
Reckart, Dawson Lewis, Jack-
son Lewis, Trent Lafferty.
Shown back row: Steven Run-
nion, Morgan Bishop, Elaina
Kirkendall, Rylee Colebank,
Dakota Glover, Toil Sanders,
Moniea Bowers, Riley Dav-
enport, Madison Crane, Lo-
as well as share their history , gan Harsh, Billie Jo Lykens,
knowledge with parents and fel-
low students.
Pictured front row are: Jeannie
Grimes, Jacob Kessner, Wilson
Slusher, Bryanna Cooley, Mat-
thew Metheny, Brennan Nolan,
Makenna Fike, Andrue Csuto-
ras, Hayward Wilson, Samantha
Browning, Cierra Jones, Mi-
kayla Teets, Shyanna Ashton,
Katie Martin, Madison Olinger
and Morgan Smith.
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