COMPATRIOT

Deo adjuvanti non timindin (With God’s help, we must not fear)

THE DIXON BLUE LIGHT NEWSLt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962

Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV)www.scvcamp1962.org

Editor: Lady Sharon Red, Cell 618-622-8949 October 2015

* * * Next Camp Dixon Meeting * * *Tuesday, October 13, 2015 ~ 6:30 p.m.

SWIC Senior Citizen Center201 North Church Street, Belleville

Location: Corner of East B and North Church StreetsParking Available Across the Street

PRESENTATION: VA Military Institute and the Battleof Cadets at New Market VA

By Bob PolkREFRESHMENTS: Compatriot Steve Wilson

Please check with the receptionist about room location.Questions? Call Gale Red, Cell 618-622-8949.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGEFrom Your Commander 1Welcome Compatriot Emmerson Howard “Howie” Thornley 1&8Welcome Compatriot Matthew James King 1&8Welcome Compatriot William Dean Berry 1&8Welcome Compatriot Jason Andrew Ziebold 1&9Welcome Compatriot Nathan Christopher Ziebold 1&9Minutes: Camp Dixon Meeting, September 8 2-4Simon Buckner Institute Benton KY, September 19 5Minutes: Squad East Meeting, September 21 6Civil War Courier Article: Remembering Forrest 7News from Around the Camp 8-9October Birthdays ~ Calendar ~ Refreshment List ~ Camp Officers 10

~ PLEASE COME TO OUR PRESENTATION-FILLED MEETINGS ~VA Military Institute and the The St. Albans

Battle of Cadets at New Market VA RaidCAMP DIXON IN BELLEVILLE SQUAD EAST IN FLORA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 6:30 P. M. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

From Your Commander

This summer was filled with camp meetings, many new members, gatherings at the SASS Opening Ceremony, Grizzlies Game, and

Smithton Homecoming Parade, but sad losses of Ruth Ann Marley, Sandy Ziebold, and Joe Starek. We will not let our losses or

not flying the Confederate battle flag at some events get us down, but will remember each day is a good Dixie day to celebrate our

Southern heritage. We continue to bring in new camp members thanks to your efforts. Let’s keep them coming. Be sure to plan to

be with us as we have fun being together with God’s blessings. Confederately,

Johnny Kicklighter

WELCOME, NEW COMPATRIOTS(L-R) HOWIE THORNLEY, MATTHEW KING, WILLIAM BERRY,

JASON & NATHAN ZIEBOLD

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES ~ SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 MusterThe members and friends of the Lt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962, SCV, conducted their monthly muster at 6:35 p.m. on September 8,2015 at the SWIC Senior Citizen Center, 201 North Church Street, Belleville IL, this being the 9th Muster of the year for 2015.CALL TO ORDER by 1st Lt Commander Ron Lakin.INVOCATION was given by Commander Johnny Kicklighter.PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS was led by 1st Lt Commander Lakin. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S.flag and saluted the Confederate flag, which were properly displayed at the meeting.WELCOME was given by Commander Kicklighter.INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS. Commander Kicklighter greeted and welcomed Martha Thornley, Nathan Ziebold, JoAnn Gideon, JenniferMonroe, and Lois Young.

PROCEDURAL BUSINESSAUGUST 11 MEETING MINUTES. Motion made to accept the minutes by Dwight Moore, seconded by Kevin Monroe. Motion carried.Minutes accepted.FINANCIAL REPORT was read by Adjutant Red – balance is $7,215.77 – almost $3,000 of which is for dues to SCV HQ. Motion madeby John McKee to accept, seconded by Jim Lumma. Motion carried. Financial report accepted.ROLL CALL (25). Janice Beasley, Bill Boyd, Jake Fortner, J. C. Gideon, JoAnn Gideon (guest) , Walter Hall, Johnny Kicklighter, RonLakin, Jim Lumma, John and Jane McKee, Kevin Monroe, Jennifer Monroe (guest), Dwight Moore, Gale and Sharon Red, Ed Stanfield,John Stanton, Phil Tate, Howie Thornley, Martha Thornley (guest) , Harris Young, Lois Young (guest) , Chris Ziebold, and Nathan Ziebold(guest).

GROUP PHOTO

SWEARING IN / INDUCTION. Emmerson Howard “Howie” Thornley from Ashland IL. Ancestor: Harrell Hayes Tedder, Private, Col B,55th NC Infantry.

(L-R) Row 1: John McKee, R. Lee (on leash), Phil Tate, Jane McKee, Lois and Harris YoungRow 2: Howie and Martha Thornley, Nathan Ziebold, Janice Beasley, JoAnn Gideon, Ed Stanfield, John Stanton, Jennifer and

Kevin Monroe, Johnny Kicklighter, Jake Fortner, Ron Lakin, Gale Red and Bill BoydRow 3: Jim Lumma, Chris Ziebold and J. C. Gideon (Photographer: Sharon Red)

Swearing-In Ceremony of Howie ThornleyAdjutant Red inducted Howie Thornley into Camp Dixon.

Complementing the ceremony are Commander Kicklighter, 1st Lt Comdr Lakin, and Compatriot Phil Tate.

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Muster (Continued)

PRESENTATIONS

Commander Kicklighter presented the Leadership Award to Gale F.Red “in recognition of superior leadership skills in a position ofresponsibility.” It was signed by the SCV Commander-in-Chief,Charles Kelly Barrow, July 17, 2015.

Commander Kicklighter also presented a certificate of membershipto the Dixie Club to Gale Red for obtaining quite a few new recruits.Signed by the SCV Commander-in-Chief, Charles Kelly Barrow, onJuly 17, 2015, it read: “To all who shall see these presents, greetings:This is to certify Gale Red has been elected a member of the DixieClub for his constant interest and devotion to his duty of obtaining therequired number of new members in the past year. Thisconscientious endeavor reflects great credit upon himself, his camp,and the whole confederation.”

COMMANDER INSIGNIA. 1st Lt Commander Lakinpresented Commander Kicklighter with a set of officialCaptain’s insignia as Commander of Camp Dixon.

$91 CHECK FOR CAMP DIXON. Compatriot J. C. Gideonmade the presentation of proceeds to Camp Dixon(Commander Kicklighter) from selling 24 DAR books titledReminiscences of the Women of Missouri During theSixties. J. C. wishes to thank Walter Hall for helping sellbooks to Squad East in Flora IL. J. C., the campappreciates the donation.

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 Muster (Continued)

COMMUNICATIONS.- UPDATE ON ROBERT MESTAS (Adjutant Red). Rob is back from the Mayo Clinic – pet scan looked good – spots on lung theyare following – on feeding tube – thanks to all for thoughts and prayers.- COMPATRIOT MICHAEL PIERPOINT (Adjutant Red). Michael has been in the hospital and has unresolved physical andemotional issues. Needs your thoughts and prayers. Camp sent a get-well card.- KNIGHT VERNON DeSELMS FROM FLORA (Adjutant Red). Vernon is feeling better than he has in 6 months since histreatments with esophageal cancer - is able to take limited food but still on feeding tube - appreciates your remembering him.- MESSAGE FROM DAN CRAFTON FROM REDBUD (Adjutant Red). Dan belongs to the HQ Camp and is active in the Sons of

American Revolution (SAR). The Crouch family is coming in for the grave-marking ceremony in Preston IL, November 14 at11:00 a.m.OLD BUSINESS / REPORTS FROM THE FIELD.- DUES (Adjutant Red). Still have some people (20 out of 95) who have not paid their dues. Need theirs in order to pay National.(Commander Kicklighter will obtain list of delinquent members and personally call them.)NEW BUSINESS.- LEE/JACKSON BALL (Commander Kicklighter). Executive Session held on September 3, 2015 decided not to have the Ball.Alternative is to meet at a restaurant with no decorations and no push for 100 attendees.- WHAT GOALS DO YOU WANT TO SEE FOR THE CAMP? (Commander Kicklighter). I have a listening ear if you wish toprivately send me your ideas.

-- (Janice Beasley) Field trip to Civil War Museum in St. Louis.-- (Ron Lakin) Only a small amount have attended homecoming parades. Attendance is a problem.-- (Sharon Red). Fundraiser ideas - Cardinals Game concession stand, Applebee Restaurant breakfast.

- CAMP POSITIONS – CHAPLAIN, SQUAD SERGEANTS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR - NEED FILLING (Commander Kicklighter).- MEMORIAL FOR REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN OGLE, SEPT. 27, 2015, SHILOH CITY CEMETERY. (Compatriot J. C.Gideon). Verified Ogle was buried in Shiloh. Family is hosting a 2:00 p.m. ceremony (forming at 1:30). Hope you all can makeit. Adjutant Red said Tim Ogle from St. Louis is going to join SCV and our camp. A good public relations/community effort.- DECIDE ON DATE TO SET TOMBSTONE OF CONFEDERATE VETERAN NEAR BREESE IL (Adjutant Red). Planning forSaturday, October 10. Volunteers: Jim Lumma, J. C. Gideon, John McKee, Johnny Kicklighter, and Kevin Monroe.- REMINDER OF DELAYED ALTON MEMORIAL, NOV. 7, 2015, 11:00 A.M. (Commander Kicklighter)FORMAL PRESENTATIONS.Compatriot Bill Boyd (photo below left) briefed about his Confederate ancestor, Private John M. Broadwell from Benning’sBrigade, 2d Georgia Regiment, and Compatriot Kevin Monroe (below photo center) briefed about his Confederate ancestor, hisgreat-grandfather, Private James M. Monroe, from Co. C, 5th Missouri Cavalry. His wife, Jennifer, accompanied him (belowphoto right)..

REFRESHMENTS were provided by Lady Sharon Red.BENEDICTION by Commander Kicklighter.ADJOURNMENT at 8:30 p.m.NEXT MEETING. Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 6:30 p.m., same location. Presentation by Bob Polk: “VA Military Institute and theBattle of Cadets at New Market VA.” Knight Steve Wilson will bring refreshments.

Respectfully submitted,

Gale F. RedAdjutant

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(Saturday, September 19) Adjutant Gale Red andCompatriot Michael Pierpoint traveled to Benton KYfor the Third Annual Simon Buckner Institute. Whilethere, Adjutant Red briefed about the escape of theConfederate President Jefferson Davis and membersof his cabinet from Richmond as the city fell to theUnion. The Davis party traveled by slow-movingtrain at the astonishing speed of 10 MPH going fromRichmond to Danville VA where they stayed for 10days before continuing their journey southwardthrough North Carolina onto South Carolina and intoGeorgia. The journey can be characterized as fiveweeks into Hell and captivity.The presentation covered the aspects of the flight of the Southern government until it was finallydisbanded on May 4, 1865, in Washington, Georgia. President Davis continued south fromWashington with a much reduced size party including his family and military escort--by then, only 12Confederate cavalry. In the early morning hours of May 10, Federal troops of the 4th MichiganCavalry surrounded the David encampment just outside of Irwinville GA where the Davis party wascaptured. President Davis was shipped to prison at Fort Monroe VA where he would spend the nexttwo years in captivity. The presentation was just one of several given at the Institute.

(L-R) Michael Pierpoint, Gene Kessair (Commander of the Western KY Brigade), and Adjutant Gale Red.

Dr. Mike Hiter, local camp commander, author andpresenter of two sessions.

H. K. Edgarton, guest and keynote speaker.

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SQUAD EAST MEETING MINUTES ~ SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 MusterSquad East, SCV, conducted their monthly muster at 6:30 p.m. on September 21, 2015 at Anthony’s Wild West Restaurant in FloraIL.CALL TO ORDER by Adjutant Gale RedINVOCATION was given by Chaplain Sam Booth.PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS was led by Adjutant Red. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. flag andsaluted the Confederate flag, which were properly displayed.

PROCEDURAL BUSINESSAUGUST 17, 2015 MEETING MINUTES. Motion made to accept the minutes by Sam Booth, seconded by Larry Weber. Motioncarried. Minutes accepted.ROLL CALL (8). David Ash, Sam Booth, Vernon DeSelms, Walter Hall, Tyler Jacobs, Gale Red, Larry Weber, and John Winterfeld.

GROUP PHOTO

(L-R) David Ash, Vernon DeSelms, Sam Booth, John Winterfeld, Tyler Jacobs, and Larry Weber.(Photographer: Gale Red)

NEW BUSINESS. PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS (Vernon DeSelms). Vernon asked for program suggestions for the next severalmonths. Several members volunteered.

COMMUNICATIONS. Vernon DeSelms thanked everyone for their cards and prayers and said there are a lot of good people outthere.

FORMAL PRESENTATION. Adjutant Red’s brief was titled “St. Albans Raid.” Thepresentation was about the northern most land action of the Civil War. The raidoccurred on October 19, 1864 in St. Albans VT just 15 miles south of the Canadianborder and 500-600 miles north of where the major action was taking place in Virginiaand points south. The raid was carried out by approximately 21 Confederate cavalrysoldiers who had been prisoners of war. They entered St. Albans and robbed threebanks and captured the center of town in the name of the Confederacy forcing anumber of local citizens to take the oath to the Confederacy. Their plans to destroythe town with fire failed when their bottles of “Greek Fire” did not ignite. TheConfederate soldiers were able to flee to Canada where most were captured by aposse of St. Albans citizens and Canadian police. Those captured were tried andreleased. The Canadian police returned $88,000 of more than $200,000 taken in thebank robberies and refused to extradite the Confederates to the U. S. The result ofthe raid was to draw attention to the vulnerability of citizens behind the front lines andalarm Union soldiers in the field for the safety of their families.BENEDICTION. Chaplain Sam Booth provided the closing prayer.ADJOURNMENT. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.NEXT MEETING. Monday, October 19, 2015, 6:30 p.m., same location. Presentation by Commander Johnny Kicklighter on“Confederate Currency.”

Respectfully submitted,

Gale F. RedAdjutant

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Remembering Forrest(Article from The Civil War Courier, September 2015)

Murfreesboro Daily News Journal. Retired Confederate Gen. Nathan BedfordForrest was an outspoken advocate for the civil rights of the freedmen in postwarTennessee. This advocacy and his popularity with the Memphis black communitywere resented by some of his white contemporaries who spread false rumors todiscredit the general and further their own political interests.

Shortly after the end of the Civil War and while Memphis was still under U. S.military command, Forrest spoke to the federal authorities regarding the former slaveswithin their command. He noted that many of the freedmen were skilled artisans andshould be employed. Additionally, he urged the authorities to establish trainingprograms for the younger blacks, so the next generation would not be dependent.

Forrest also approached the Memphis Board of Aldermen, according to newspaper accounts, and argued that the blackcitizens could be doctors, clerks, bankers or anything else if given the opportunity and education. He believed that theblacks were a part of the community and should be involved and employed like anyone else. Although his words to thefederal authorities and the city aldermen went unheeded, Forrest conducted his own business consistent with what he urgedupon others. As president of Selma, Marion & Memphis Railroad, he employed former slaves as construction engineers,crew foremen, train engineers and conductors. Blacks were hired as managers, as well as laborers.

In 1875, Forrest was invited to address a meeting of the Independent Order of Pole Bearers, an early black civil rightsorganization in Memphis, at its Fourth of July barbecue. Although told by several whites that he should not participate,Forrest accepted the invitation. Just before he spoke, Forrest was presented a bouquet of flowers by the daughter of a PoleBearers’ officer. The gathering was at the Memphis fairgrounds, and Forrest’s short, extemporaneous speech wasreprinted in the Memphis newspaper, as follows:

“Ladies and Gentlemen, I accept the flowers as a memento of reconciliation between the white and colored races of theSouthern states. I accept it more particularly as it comes from a colored lady, for if there is anyone on God’s earth wholoves the ladies I believe it is myself. (Immense applause and laughter). I came here with the jeers of some white peoplewho think that I am doing wrong. I believe I can exert some influence and do much to assist the people in strengtheningfraternal relations and shall do all in my power to elevate every man, to depress none. (Applause). I want to elevate you totake positions in law offices, in stores, on farms and wherever you are capable of going. I have not said anything aboutpolitics today. I don’t propose to say anything about politics. You have a right to elect whom you please, vote for the manyou think best, and I think, when that is done you and I are freemen. Do as you consider right and honest in electing menfor office. I did not come here to make you a long speech, although invited to do so by you. I am not much of a speaker,and my business prevented me from preparing myself. I came to meet you as friends and welcome you to the whitepeople. I want you to come nearer to us. When I can serve you I will do so. We have but one flag, one country; let usstand together. We may differ in color, but not in sentiment. Many things have been said about me which are wrong,and which white and black persons here, who stood by me through the war, can contradict. Go to work, be industrious,live honestly and act truly, and when you are oppressed I’ll come to your relief. I thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for thisopportunity you have afforded me to be with you, and to assure you that I am with you in heart and in hand.” (Prolongedapplause).

After the speech Forrest thanked the young black woman for the bouquet and kissed her on the cheek. This publicfamiliarity between the races was unheard of at the time. In his speech Forrest referred to “black persons here who stoodby me through the war.” Apparently in the crowd were some of the cavalrymen who served in his command. WhenForrest’s cavalry surrendered in May 1865, 65 blacks were on Forrest’s muster role, including eight in Forrest’s Escort, thegeneral’s handpicked elite inner circle. Commenting on the performance of his black soldiers, Forrest said: “FinerConfederates never fought.”

Forrest detractors allege that the Confederate general was the “founder of the KKK.” This is factually incorrect. The19th century Ku Klos was founded as a fraternal organization on Dec. 24, 1865, in Pulaski by Thomas M. Jones, a GilesCounty judge; Frank O. McCord, publisher of the Pulaski newspaper; and four other Confederate veterans. Though notpresent at a Ku Klos meeting in Nashville in 1867, Forrest was elected as grand wizard of the organization. There is noevidence that Forrest ever wore any Klan costume or ever “rode” on any Klan activity. He did, however on Oct. 20, 1869,order that all costumes and other regalia be destroyed and that Klan activity be ended. This was confirmed by the U. S.Congress in 1871: “The natural tendency of all such organizations is to violence and crime, hence it was that Gen. Forrestand other men of influence by the exercise of their moral power, induced them to disband.” See U. S. CongressionalCommittee Report (June 27, 1871).

When Forrest died in 1877, Memphis newspapers reported that his funeral procession was over two miles long. Thethrong of mourners was estimated to include over 3,000 black citizens of Memphis.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBER, COMPATRIOT EMMERSON HOWARD“HOWIE” THORNLEY. Birthday October 29. Occupation Farmer in AshlandIL. Family Married to Martha. Ancestor: Harrell Hayes Tedder, Private, Col B,55th NC Infantry.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER, COMPATRIOT MATTHEW JAMES KING. Matthewwas born in Hanford CA and has a sister and brother who are both in California.Matthew met his wife, Andrea (Andi), while he was stationed in Alameda CA. Theymarried in 2011 and have 5 children between them ~ Andi brought 3 girls from herprevious marriage and he brought a boy and girl. While stationed in Seattle theypurchased a Marysville WA home. They transferred to Milwaukee WI for 4 years, whereMatthew made Chief, and have now been in the St. Louis area for a little over a year. InJuly he went over 19 years of service with the Coast Guard and they are currently enjoyinglife on Scott AFB.

In fact, they enjoy the area so much that they’re considering settling here after retirement. Their kids are Hannah,Randee, Jacob, Kourtney, and Ashley. Currently, Kourtney is home with them and going to school while they watchgranddaughter, Jordyn, who just turned 4. Matthew has always felt a familiarity with the South and theConfederacy. A few years back he decided to research his heritage and discovered that virtually all of his 2nd and 3rd

maternal grandfathers fought for the Confederacy with the exception of one who was disabled and received awaiver. He and Andi look forward to meeting everyone and participating. Birthday September 22. OccupationInformation Systems Technician at Scott AFB IL -- 19 years with the U. S. Coast Guard ~ also has expertise inElectronics. Ancestor is his 3rd Great-Grandfather, Private John Berry Belyeu, Co. K in the 27th Regiment of GeorgiaInfantry (the first Confederate Matthew learned of in the family ~ remembers hearing about him as a child).

WELCOME NEW MEMBER, COMPATRIOT WILLIAM DEAN BERRY.Birthday June 5. Resides in Alberta, Canada. Family Married to Sally, andthey have 4 children: Crystal, Odette, Kelly, and Billy. They are part of what isknown as the Berry Family of Hawkins County, Tennessee Ancestor is his 2nd

Cousin 4X removed, Thomas Berry, III, Captain in Co. A, 31st Regiment of AlabamaInfantry. William joined due to the recent attempt to tarnish SouthernHeritage which is an assault of our very way of life.

CONGRATULATIONS TO COMPATRIOT ROGER AND LADYCAROLE HEINRICH IN OLYMPIA WA on their 18th WeddingAnniversary on October 20. Hope they have many more happyand healthy years together!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS,COMPATRIOT JASON ZIEBOLD

(left photo)and

COMPATRIOT NATHAN ZIEBOLD(right photo)

They are Compatriot Chris Ziebold’ssons. Ancestor is their 3rd Great-Grandfather, Private ThomasJefferson Payne from Co. D, 3rd

Regiment of Arkansas Cavalry.

JASON ZIEBOLD was born on August 19 in Waterloo, Illinois. He attended the United States Naval Academy wherehe earned a B.S. in Political Science, graduating in 1997. LCDR Ziebold earned his Wings of Gold in January 1999, withfollow-on training in the P-3 Orion at NAS Jacksonville. From November 2000-February 2004, LCDR Ziebold wasassigned to PATRON 8, completing two deployments including combat operations in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

as a patrol plane commander, directly supporting 173rd

Airborne and special operations forces in March through May2003. LCDR Ziebold was assigned to Commander, Task Force 67 in February 2004; however, NAVEURreorganization reassigned him to the new combined NAVEUR-SIXTH FLEET staff as the P-3 Operations Officer inaddition to duties as a watch coordinator and the DRRS officer. In August and September 2006, LCDR Ziebold was afuture operations officer for the JFMCC staff supporting the non-combatant evacuation operation in Lebanon. InOctober 2006, LCDR Ziebold reported to U.S. Strategic Command. During this time, he coordinated the STRATCOMportion of strategic command and control exercises supporting nuclear force readiness. In March 2009, LCDR Zieboldwas assigned as a department head at Tactical Air Control Squadron 21 at Little Creek where he served as thetraining officer, senior watch officer, and Operations Officer and Assistant Officer-in-Charge for the TACRON 21detachment on the 2010-2011 KEARSARGE ARG. This deployment included the Arab Spring crisis and thedetachment directly controlled over a thousand combat sorties in support of OPERATION ODYSSEY DAWN. At theconclusion of the deployment, he transferred to EWTGLANT, supporting three BOLD ALLIGATOR exercises,evaluating TACRONs during four workup cycles, and instructing over 2000 students in amphibious warfare. Hispersonal decorations include the Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with Combat “V,” three Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medals, two Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medals as well as numerous unit decorations.LCDR Ziebold and his wife, Bobbi, reside in Virginia Beach, VA with their daughter, Jamie.

NATHAN ZIEBOLD was born on April 2. He grew up in Waterloo, Illinois and developed interests in various sportingactivities, computers, video games, as well as political and war history. He attended Saints Peter and Paul CatholicGrade School in Waterloo. His major extracurricular activities included scholar bowl, CYO soccer and baseball wherehe played 1st base and right field for his school's 1994 state championship team. He attained his Eagle Scout rank inWaterloo Troop 323 that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016. He attended Chaminade College PreparatorySchool in St. Louis and graduated in 1999. His major extracurricular activities there included ice hockey and scholarbowl. Nathan attended Truman State University and subsequently attended the University of Missouri-Columbiawhere he graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in business, psychology,and economics. Today, Nathan resides in Affton, Missouri. He is an independent insurance agent representing theAflac company and has been with them for five years. He works with numerous local businesses in both Illinois andMissouri helping them and their employees protect their personal and business financial resources.

MICHAEL HARI moved in August from Northern Mexico where he had been farming for several years back toClarence in Ford County, IL where he will be farming again. Welcome home, Michael.

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CAMP CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER10 SET TOMBSTONE FOR CONFEDERATE

VETERAN B. F. LINDSEY IN BREESE IL12 Columbus Day13 6:30 CAMP DIXON MEETING19 6:30 SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA

NOVEMBER7 11:00 ALTON CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL10 6:30 CAMP DIXON MEETING11 Veterans Day14 11:00 GRAVE-MARKING, PRESTON IL16 6:30 SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA26 Thanksgiving Day

DECEMBER8 6:30 CAMP DIXON MEETING12 Columbus Day12 (TENT) WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY21 6:30 SQUAD EAST MEETING IN FLORA25 Christmas Day

OCTOBER

1 Compatriot John Loper(from Seabrook TX)

4 Compatriot Jim Conn(from Collinsville IL)

8 Compatriot Jim Hess(from St. John MO)

9 Knight Vernon DeSelms(from Flora IL)

10 Lady Jane McKee(from Shiloh IL)

13 Compatriot Morgan Benjamin(from Napa ID)

15 Compatriot Dale Rice(from Bethalto IL)

15 Compatriot Dave Ash(from West Union IL)

18 Compatriot Ed Stanfield(from Springfield IL)

19 Compatriot Curles Reeson(from Baton Rogue LA)

20 Compatriot Al Wandling(from Swansea IL)

23 Compatriot Walter LeGette(from Cottage Hills IL)

23 Lady Gracie Becker(from Marine IL)

24 Lady Michelle Hampton(from Belleville IL)

25 Lady Betty Lawrence(from Keyesport IL)

29 Compatriot Howie Thornley(from Ashland IL)

31 Compatriot Phil Leonard(from Effingham IL)

CAMP DIXON AND SQUAD EAST OFFICERS

Commander Johnny Kicklighter 618-257-90791Lt Commander Ron Lakin Cell 618-420-63582Lt Commander Jake Fortner 618-971-8202Adjutant Gale Red Cell 618-622-8949Chaplain VACANTSgt at Arms Michael Pierpoint 618-697-4472Program Chairman Gale Red Cell 618-622-8949Squad East Lieutenant Bob Marley Cell 618-662-4765Squad East Chaplain Sam Booth Cell 618-838-3053Squad East Pgm Chmn Vernon DeSelms Cell 618-508-5074

Camp Dixon Refreshment Sign-Up List

2015 October 13 Steve WilsonNovember 10 Jim LummaDecember 8 Janice Beasley

2016 January 12 Phil TateFebruary 9 Dwight/Nona MooreMarch 8 John StantonApril 12 J. C. GideonMay 10 Johnny KicklighterJune 14July 12August 9 Mark MorganSeptember 13 Ron Lakin/Jake Fortner