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November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 1 LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTER OF THE The Lake-Sumter Gazette Editor: Bob Beightol President s Message By Jerry Hardwich, 1st Vice President.

1 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 1 LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTER OF THE The Lake-Sumter Gazette Editor: Bob Beightol President s Message By Jerry Hardwich, 1st Vice President. As I prepare to write this note for the November newsletter, my mind drifts away thinking about our patriot ancestors. What were the events surrounding their daily lives? For those in the New England area, the crops were harvested in late September and early October, and brought into the sheds or barns for the bleak winter months. For those in the southern climes, the harvest of plenty was about to begin and would conclude in the next few months. As many were tending to their daily chores, there was protest, conflict, and the development of the theory of our foundation was taking place in the country. On October 7, 1765, the Stamp Act Congress convened in New York City with representatives from nine colonies meeting to protest the British Stamp Act which imposed the first direct tax by the British Crown upon the American Colonies. The Congress was the first gathering of elected representatives from several of the American Colonies to devise a unified protest against new British taxation which required the use of specially stamped paper for all business in the Colonies. Widespread protests were to ensue, some which were violent. The protest was that the English Parliament did not have the right to impose the tax because the decision did not include any representation from the colonies. We continue to celebrate our heritage. We have accomplished much this last month, with much more to come in the future months. Our first meeting, October 3, saw the introduction of a number of new officers:

2 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 2 - Allan Lane now in charge of Photography. - Basil Linville our new Quartermaster and Sergeant at Arms. - Bob Barnes who has moved up to Vice Commander of the Color Guard. - Bob Beightol in charge of our Newsletter. David Bussone and Scott Bushnell reported on The Case for a SAR Chapter in The Villages, an effort to give birth to a new chapter in the area. As you do your end of year tax planning, remember the Matching Donation Challenge. The October meeting attendance was 34 members and 21 guests. A large new member class has increased our membership to over After a vigorous recruiting effort over the summer hiatus, the chapter received approval of membership for 22 new Compatriots. - At the October 3 meeting, 19 new Compatriots were inducted. A new Poster Contest has been developed by the head of our Ladies Auxiliary, Myra Bushnell (DAR), and Bob Barnes. The contest will be working to secure participation of several local schools. Several awards, including three military service medals for John Albee, Theodore Stratton, and Basil Linville. In closing, please give thought to what our Patriot ancestors were challenged with, protesting the implementation of taxes without any representation from the colonies. God bless our patriot relatives for what they did to persevere and save our country. All the best to each and every member. Good health, prosperity, and happiness. Jerry Hardwich First Vice President Lake-Sumter Chapter Sons of the American Revolution

3 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 3 Gone but not Forgotten! Frank Hans Nolte (April 3, 1948 September 13, 2015) Survivors include wife Martha, three children, Carolyn Klinger, Laura Byers, Eric Nolte, three grandchildren, Violet, Mason, Minka, sister Susan DiCicco, mother-in-law Betty Mayne, and pets Buddy and Chloe. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Robert Mayne. Frank Hans Nolte (April 03, September 13, 2015) Frank Hans Nolte, age 67, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, in Orlando, Florida. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Trenton, New Jersey to Hans and Dorothy Nolte. He married Martha Mayne on September 2, 1967 in Linden, New Jersey. Frank graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in He was a pharmacist with Publix prior to retiring in Frank was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Lake-Sumter Florida Chapter. He enjoyed the fellowship of his chapter and state compatriots. He was a member of the South Lake Photo Club and the Orlando Camera Club. His camera was always ready for that next great photo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box , Topeka, KS 66675, or To know Frank was to love Frank. He was a dedicated husband, father, friend and most of all, a wonderful grandpa.

November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 4 Dixon Mitchell Smith (April 27, 1932 September 4, 2015) Dixon Mitchell Smith, 83, of Clermont, FL, passed away September 4, 2015 at South Lake Hospital in

4 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 4 Dixon Mitchell Smith (April 27, 1932 September 4, 2015) Dixon Mitchell Smith, 83, of Clermont, FL, passed away September 4, 2015 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont. He was born April 27, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to Clarence Mitchell and Mary Theodora (Dixon) Smith. He served in the United States Army Signal Corps from 1952 to 1954, serving in the Korean War. He graduated from Ohio State University. Moving to Central Florida in 1959, he began a 30 year career as a planner in the Aerospace Defense industry with Martin Marietta. He is survived by daughters Stephanie L. Smith of South Riding, VA; Sheri E. Roberts of Tucker, GA; and son Steven D. Smith (Suzanne) of Dunnellon, FL; grandchildren Steel and Samantha Smith and Lucy and Olivia Roberts and great granddaughter Sydney of Dunnellon; brother Clarence M. Smith III (Dorothy) of Lakeland, FL and sister Joyce Remling (Alvin) of Ft. Myers, FL. A celebration of Dixon's life was held at Brewer and Sons Funeral Home, Kurfiss Clermont Chapel, on Friday, October 9, Interment followed at Florida National Cemetery. Editor s Note: Following is the from Dixon s daughter, Stephanie, written at 7:33 p.m., September 4, 2015, notifying the Chapter of his passing. It needs to be read by all of his Compatriots. All, You were a part of a special group you were one of the folks with whom my dad shared his sometimes quirky, sometimes inflammatory, sometimes cryptic but almost always entertaining thoughts on the world. I thought of blind-copying you all, but heck, dad certainly never did that so as I write on his behalf this evening, I won t either. Today, my father passed away. He went out of this world not ready for life to be over, but preserving his treasured independence. Last Sunday, dad drove himself to the ER because he was having a lot of difficulty breathing. They admitted him and until today he seemed to be holding his own, even as the twilight of his life was clearly upon him. He resisted the offers that he would need to use oxygen because his levels were quite low or that maybe someone could come check on him every now and again to get him groceries and clean up a bit. But toward the end of the week he said he would use the oxygen and he told his friend he wouldn t go to the clubs where they smoked anymore. He presented a plan for compliance, but he probably had his fingers crossed for the fib he knew it was! This morning his condition worsened quickly as sepsis set in and despite an iron will, his body couldn t keep up with the converging assaults. This afternoon, his breathing was labored and his heart, too tired of the extra duty, failed to match Dad s will. I was not ready for my Dad to pass, but there is some comfort that he did not have to depend upon my brother

5 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 5 and sister and I for assistance; not because we would not gladly have given it, but because that was what my Dad really wanted to live life on his terms. My father was proud to be in the Sons of the American Revolution and his wish was to be interred at the Veteran s Cemetery. Many of you will want to say goodbye and so we will celebrate my father s life with a Memorial Service at Brewer and Sons Funeral Home. The details are forthcoming. So Long from Dix! Sincerely, Stephanie his oldest and probably his favorite! They will be missed!

November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 6 October 3, 2015 - Chapter Meeting In the absence of President Ralph L Nelson, the Lake-Sumter Chapter

Following the invocation by Chaplain Robert Moody, a moment of silence was conducted for recently departed Compatriots Clyde Eugene Fry, Robert

6 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 6 October 3, Chapter Meeting In the absence of President Ralph L Nelson, the Lake-Sumter Chapter Meeting was chaired by 1 st Vice President Jerry Hardwich. Following the invocation by Chaplain Robert Moody, a moment of silence was conducted for recently departed Compatriots Clyde Eugene Fry, Robert Allen Gregoire, Dixon Mitchell Smith and Frank Hans Nolte. The color guard consisting of David Bussone, Scott Bushnell, Ken Mosher and George Chaffee, posted the Colors. Many thanks to them for their dedication to the Chapter and SAR traditions.

Society of Cincinnati, was well received and greatly appreciated.

7 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 7 Compatriot Donald Wyman s presentation on General Henry Knox, military officer of the Continental Army and later United States Army; Secretary of War from ; and founder of the Society of Cincinnati, was well received and greatly appreciated. Member Induction Inductees: Richard A Lane Sr, Richard A Lane Jr, Stuart T Lane, Jacob S Lane, Wayne K Linderman, David E Linderman, Ronald L Grove, and Don S Hampton Jr.

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Lane Sr, Richard A Lane Jr, Steward T Lane, Jacob

Right: Compatriot s welcome 4 year old Jacob

Inductee Ronald L Grove Inductees David E and

8 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 8 Left: The Lane Family - Sponsor Allan Lane, Richard A Lane Sr, Richard A Lane Jr, Steward T Lane, Jacob S Lane - a full 50% at the induction ceremony. Right: Compatriot s welcome 4 year old Jacob Scott Lane, who may well be our youngest member. Inductee Ronald L Grove Inductees David E and Wayne K Linderman providing information regarding their Patriot.

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9 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 9 Inductee: Donald S Hampton Jr Donald S Hampton Jr, crew member, USS Wisconsin, c Military Service Awards VP Hardwich presents Military Service Awards to Compatriots John Albee and Basil Linville. Thank you for your service!

November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 10 Special Presentation VP Hardwich presents Past President Scott Bushnell with a gift of appreciation for his three years service as President of the Lake-

10 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 10 Special Presentation VP Hardwich presents Past President Scott Bushnell with a gift of appreciation for his three years service as President of the Lake- Sumter Chapter of the SAR. Meeting Dates 2015/ 2016 Below is our confirmed listing of subjects and speakers for the chapter's 2015/2016 year. Please take care to note the meeting dates, as not all not follow our normal schedule November 7 18 th Century Social Norms of Clothing Rick Haven December 5 Who, What, Where, When and How of the DAR Kay Nelson 2016 January 2 Siege of Fort Stanwix and the Battle of Oriskany, Part 1 Scott Bushnell

11 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 11 February 13 Siege of Fort Stanwix and the Battle of Oriskany, Part 2 Scott Bushnell March 15 Gettysburg: The Tragedy of Two Regiments Allen Lane April 2 Military Executions Bill Hayes May 7 James Webb Space Telescope David Shuckstes June 4 The Women of the American Revolution Tom Wilcox Double Funds Challenge Two anonymous Lake-Sumter SAR members have challenged our Chapter. They have offered to match donations to the Chapter up to $ in the aggregate. As you plan your year-end giving, please keep our Lake-Sumter Chapter in mind. To qualify for matching purposes your check or cash contribution must be received by December 10 th of this year. Checks should be made out to Lake-Sumter SAR and note Donation on the memo line. Your contribution is tax deductible as our Chapter is a 501(c)3 except organization. David Bussone Treasurer Membership Congratulations to everyone who s efforts have allowed the Chapter to reach one of the goals over 100 members on the roster. The Lake- Sumter Chapter SAR now has a total of 106 members: 90 regular; 10 junior; 2 dual; 2 memorials; 1 life (which includes one dual who is also life). Don t stop now, Junior member dues are only $5/year. Got grandsons? Sign them up!

November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 12 Members Guests 1 Albee, John 1 Albee, Diane 2 Bayer, Gerald 3 Beightol, Robert 4 Burns, Frank 2 Burns, Diane 5 Bushnell, Scott 3 Bushnell, Myra 6 Bussone,

12 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 12 Members Guests 1 Albee, John 1 Albee, Diane 2 Bayer, Gerald 3 Beightol, Robert 4 Burns, Frank 2 Burns, Diane 5 Bushnell, Scott 3 Bushnell, Myra 6 Bussone, David 4 Bussone, Coreen 7 Chaffee, George 8 Dick, Michael 9 Dick, Douglas 10 Dyer, William 11 Fry, Gary 12 Grove, Ron 13 Hampton, Don 14 Hardwich, Gerald 5 15 Hayes, Bill 16 Hungerford, Danny 17 Husk, Richard 18 Krey, Robert 19 Lane, Jacob 20 Lane, Stuart 21 Lane, Richard, Jr 6 Lane, Cindy 22 Lane, Hubert 7 Lane, Vertis 23 Lane, Richard, Sr 24 Langston, Glenn 25 Linville, Basil Jr Linderman, Dave Linderman, Wayne Moody, Robert 29 Moore, John 30 Mosher, Kenneth 31 Offutt, Richard 32 Paul, Albert 33 Revert, William 34 Riley, Edward 35 Roush, Allan 36 Wilcox, Thomas 37 Wyman, Donald 8 Andelman, Susan 9 Alderman, Steve 10 Killman,Dave 11 Perkins, Jane 12 Perkins, Bob 13 Goss, Michael 14 Hutchins, Tom 15 LeFavour, Don 16 LeFavour, Doris 17 Haley, Madison If you attended the meeting And your name is not listed Then YOU did not sign in!!

If a permanent display is in accordance with flag etiquette we would like to honor those who are responsible.

13 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 13 Flag Certificates Members, please be on the lookout for candidates for flag certificates -- proper display of the US flag. If a permanent display is in accordance with flag etiquette we would like to honor those who are responsible. Mike Dick Labels and Box tops for Education Donations of Campbell s Labels for Education and Box Tops for Education were collected. Bob Moody thanks those who donated and encourages Chapter members to continue to save these items.

14 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 14 Next Meeting Welcome Compatriots, American Legion Post 219, 76ers and guests, Lake- Sumter Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, to our next meeting: Date: November 7, 2015 Time: 11:00 AM (Note: Executive Committee Meeting at 10:00 AM) Place: John Gella Memorial American Legion Post 219, 194 West Fountain Street, Fruitland Park Speaker: Rick Haven, Tailor of 18th Century Clothing and the American Revolution. Rick Haven and Lady Evelyn will arrive dressed in their finest 18 th Century Clothing. Mr Haven will begin his presentation with a short history of himself and his 30+ years as a tailor of 18th century clothing. He will discuss the evolutions of fashions during the period and the social norms of clothing; specifically, what was proper and what was not, for both men and women s fashions. The presentation will include discussion on both militia and military uniforms during the Revolutionary War, reminding those present that during the first five years of the war there was no American Army, only militia units, and that even after the spring of 1779, few troops had uniforms. Mr Haven will speak briefly on his experiences as a soldier on many of the Revolutionary War battlefields during his nearly 25 years as a re-enactor. Lunch: The Post will be serving their BBQ pork sandwiches, or BBQ plates with pork & chicken, baked beans, slaw, and a roll. Coffee $1 with free refills. Canned soda is available in the meeting room. The Auxiliary will be selling desserts for $1.

15 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 15 Change of Address/ Telephone/ Updating member information such as mailing address, address, or phone number is the responsibility of the member. If you are registered on the state/ chapter website you can update your record at any time (it is the same data base). If you are registered on the National data base (a different data base), you can also update your own information. If you are registered on neither, send the information of our chapter secretary (Ed Riley) at He can then update the appropriate data base. Military Service Awards Efforts to identify those Chapter members who are eligible for SAR Military Service Awards continue. Responses have been received from twenty-seven of the ninety-six members contacted, five of whom have been identified as being eligible for a Military Service Award. Thank you to those who have already responded; to those yet to respond, please do so (if we do this right, we won t have to ask again); and to those identified as being eligible for an award, we will soon be contacting you with instructions on how to apply for the award. Bob Beightol Bogi0104@bellsouth.net

16 November 2015 Lake-Sumter Gazette Page 16 This and That Our Web Site: Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, FL: In the past, we have participated in Flag Placement/ Retreival operations at the cemetery prior to Veteran s Day. Plan ahead and donate your time for which you will be hansomely paid with a coffee, a doughnut, good company, a healthy walk, and self-satisfaction for beautifying a very historic place while paying homage to our Veterans. On October 2, 2015, Myra Bushnell, better half of our own Scott Bushnell, was inducted in the Daughter s of the American Revolution. Congratulations! Dues are Due not later than December 1, Regular membership, $75.00; Junior Dues, $5.00; and Lifetime Membership, $ Make Checks payable to Lake-Sumter Chapter SAR and send to Treasurer Dave Bussone, 2977 Silk Tree Terrace, The Villages, FL Lake-Sumter Gazette Contact Information Bob Beightol 6018 Tremayne Drive Mount Dora, FL bogi0104@bellsouth.net Phone: Compatriots, please submit all news items and photos you believe of interest to the membership via , with a name and telephone number for a point of contact. Remember, if you think it is interesting, chances are your fellow Compatriots will also find it of interest.

The Lake-Sumter Gazette

The Lake-Sumter Gazette Editor: Robert L. Beightol March 2018 The President s Message dramatic victories. The dismal times of frigid cold and snow had set in and they were anticipating the coming of Spring