Martha Maxfield Honored With SAR Medal on Saturday

Compatriot James Sumner of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter SAR, attended last Saturday’s meeting of the James Thomas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). While there he took the opportunity to honor one of its members, Cadiz resident Martha Maxfield, with the Sons of the American Revolution’s “Medal of Appreciation.” The SAR Medal of Appreciation, authorized in 1960, may be presented by the National Society, a state society, or a local chapter to a member of the DAR in good standing in recognition of and in appreciation for outstanding services rendered to the SAR. The award may recognize assistance in forming new SAR chapters, obtaining a specific number of new SAR members or otherwise significantly aiding the SAR programs.

Mrs. Maxfield has been a strong supporter and ally of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter since its inception in 2012. This unique decoration was given by the chapter to honor her service to its members and programs.

Here are two photos from the presentation:

Reading the Certificate

So everyone can see …

Publicity in the Murray Times-Ledger!

A Poster Contest Winner in the Local Paper!

A Compatriot Honors His Doctor

Compatriot Glenn Greenfield is having an operation tomorrow.  He’s going to have his second knee replacement.  (We tease him about being our colonial “bionic man.”)  While visiting his orthopaedic surgeon today for some pre-op testing he brought a special surprise.  Glenn dressed in his Revolutionary War attire and presented his physician, Dr. John Allen Yazerski, with the chapter’s Veteran’s Appreciation Medal.

Glenn Greenfield and Dr. Yezerski

Before becoming a physician, Dr. Yezerski was a physical therapist.  He served on Active Duty in the U.S. Army as an Assistant Chief of Physical Therapy for five years and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve for 13 years before receiving an honorable discharge in 1991.

“On the Cover” of Surfky.com Online Newspaper!

Well … they don’t really have a cover since they’re online.  But we were in one of the “Top Stories” this morning!  It’s a report on our recent visit to Calloway Southwest Elementary School.  Click the image below to read the story!

Living History at Southwest Calloway Elementary – Murray, Kentucky!

During the month of January Southwest Calloway Elementary social studies teacher Andy Davenport has been leading his fifth grade classes in their study of the American colonial period and the Revolutionary War. Part of that study has included a special focus upon the hero of the Northwest Theater in the war, a man with a distinct Kentucky connection, George Rogers Clark.

Partnering with the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) in Cadiz, Mr. Davenport required all seventy-four of his students to make creative posters, as a graded exercise, in the theme of George Rogers Clark. Clark is the theme of this year’s annual SAR poster contest. Classroom winners were selected from each homeroom, along with a School Champion winner.

The Southwest Elementary Champion for Spring 2015 was Laken McDaniel. She received an embossed SAR championship certificate, a Bronze Citizenship Medal, a book about George Rogers Clark, and a twenty dollar cash prize. Col. Stephen Trigg SAR Compatriots Geoff Baggett and Steve Mallory, dressed in Revolutionary War attire, made the presentation in front of her class. Her poster will be entered with the winners from other area schools in the chapter’s regional Spring Poster Contest. The three homeroom winners were Rylee McCallon, Addy Bogart, and Kynzee Gray. Each received an SAR certificate and a Bronze Citizenship Medal.

Geoff Baggett, Poster Champion Laken McDaniel, and Steve Mallory

While visiting the school, Compatriots Baggett and Mallory presented their “Revolutionary War in a Trunk” hands-on program for all three of Mr. Davenport’s fifth grade classes. They also presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Davenport for providing his students with a creative living history experience.

Geoff Baggett, Mr. Andy Davenport, and Steve Mallory

Click here to see a complete photo album from the event!

February 2015 “Trigg Patriot” – The Newsletter of the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter, KYSSAR

Click the image below to enjoy the latest edition of the “Trigg Patriot!”

Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter Honors Another Marine!

Compatriot Dr. Dennis Adams honored another United States Marine with the chapter’s “Veteran’s Appreciation Medal” this weekend.  The recipient was Gunnery Sergeant Larry Jasper.  Gunney Jasper presently serves the community of Trigg County as the instructor of the Alternative Learning Center at Trigg County High School.  We gratefully thank him for his service!