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The Dispatch
A Monthly Journal of WCWA News Vol. 12, Issue 14 Spokane, WA September, 2016
In This Issue
Page 1 PSCWRT Event
Flyer
Pages 2–4 Election state-
ments...Civil War Vets WA
State
Page 5 Second Act
Page 6 Autumn Ball Notice
Page 7 Editor’s note
Pages 8-11 Dispatch Advertis-
ing
Pages 12-13 WCWA 2016
Event Schedule
Pages 14-16 WCWA 2016
Contact
Information
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 1
2016 WCWA
Administrative Board
Chairman:
Gary Michie
Vice Chair:
Johnny Joyce
Secretary:
Kevin Saville,
Treasurer:
Beth Sier
Membership Coordinator:
Sharron Bortz
US Battalion Commander:
Shane Colglazier
CS Battalion Commander:
Carnan Bergren
US Civilian Coordinator:
Lynne Harriman
CS Civilian Coordinator:
Merilee Rehfield
Check out the
WCWA Website
www.wcwa.net
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 2
Congratulations and thank you for accepting these responsibilities and duties, to assist and
guide the WCWA for another year.
Rich Bright
Election Coordinator
August 31 was the deadline for nominations This weekend I confirmed who wanted to
run and who did not. We had one candidate for each office, except- no Treasurer and
two for membership. Bless Beth Sier, she decided to drop her nomination and accept a
nomination for Treasurer. (thanks) Therefore, we have 1 candidate for all the offices and
no contested races. So at the next meeting of the BOD in October, we will validate those
candidates, so I am happy to announce, that your 2017 Officers for the WCWA:
Position Officers for the 2017 Season
Chairman: Gary Michie
Vice Chairman: Johnny Joyce
Secretary: Kevin Saville
Treasurer: Beth Sier
Membership: Sharron Bortz
Civilian North: Lynne Harriman
Civilian South: Merilee Rehfield
Union Commander: Shane Colglazier
Confed Commander: Carnan Bergren
Election News!
Sharron Bortz
I have been a member of WCWA for the last 8 years, and Membership Coordi-
nator for the last 2 years, through all the augmentation of the new online member-
ship system. I continue to talk with the programmers about making the enlistment
easier for the internet novice and am always available for those who chose to phone
me. Some people chose not to use the online system and I am an advocate for
them. Along with the online enlistments, I entered over 160 paper applications.
This year we pushed the Pay-to-Play system and brought many new members in
after their initial free experience. The system also allowed a few past members
who hadn’t paid their dues in time and or wouldn’t be able to attend more than
one event the opportunity to participate, and brought money into the club. . The
end of the Civil War anniversary lowered the membership of all clubs across the
country but I was delighted with our membership of 723 in 2016 and have plans to
encourage membership in 2017, along with the hard work of unit commanders and
other members.
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 3
2015 WCWA Board
Administrative Assistants
Event Planning:
Howard Struve
Insurance Coordinator
VACANT
Publicity Coordinator
VACANT
Dispatch Editor
Logan Pendell
Webmaster
Rich Bright
Sutler Coordinator
Norm Harriman
Recruiting Coordinator
Ruben Flores
Reciprocity
Organization
Northwest Civil War
Council (NCWC)
Oregon
www.nwcwc.org
First biography is Halvor S. Widlin, Company A, 12th Wiscon-
sin Infantry.
(To see biography in full, go to this tab on WCWA website.)
Men and woman of Adams Legion
Once more I find myself compelled to extend my compliments to the
Officers, NCO’s and the rank and file, for their courageous and dedi-
cated resolve over the past campaign. I have gained renewed vigor
and vitality in my nomination for Confederate Battalion Commander
while being humbled by your confidence and trust. During this criti-
cal time, the men and women of Adams Legion have stood to their
post and have answered this call with unanimous consent. In this
show of support, I now find myself reinforce with unbridled patriot-
ism and pledge to answer this call by taking my place on the firing
line to defend freedom; our shared love of country and way of life.
Thank you all!
Lt Col. A.D. Brubaker
(Carnan Bergren)
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 4
Second Act- borrowed from Hollie Deese
Racing horses find a new career re-enacting history
Racehorses who are no longer winning and face an uncertain future are being given a second shot at life and, in a way, the chance to live out their final years in the service of their country.
The California Historical Artillery Society (CHAS) is a non- profit, educational organization dedicated to preserving the life and times of historic artillery, and is the only West Coast horse drawn artillery group in existence. It was founded in 1997.
To get those horses, the non-profit , near Salinas, CA., recues Standardbred trotters from the Sacramento, CA., Cal Expo Har-ness Racing Track who can no longer race and would likely be sold and slaughtered for dog food. People like Dennis Winfrey then train the rescued horses to pull numerous pieces of rolling stock in parades, school day events, and civil war re-enactments.
The retired racers are just right for artillery work because they have already been exposed to loud noises and crowds at the track, and because their herd mentality aids in them picking up new routines by following the more experienced horses, says Winfrey, one of the organizations founders.
“The old saying You can’ t teach an old dog new tricks may be true for dogs, but not true for horses,” Winfrey says, Basically , Standardbreds are just buggy horses. They are very calm, tame horses.
Over the years, the society has grown from performing at a few parades to participating in more than 30 events a year with four full scale cannons, including one 10 pound Parrot Rifle, and one 10 pound Howitzer . The horses also pull an antique cais-son, supply wagon, and ambulance.
Not only is it good for the public, but it’s good for our the people that volunteer. We have people that can’t afford horses or don’t have space for horses, or maybe don’t want a horse, but they get to come and do all the stuff.
Their largest fundraising event of the year is the annual Duncan Mills Civil War Days each summer, they also rely on individu-al sponsorships to help offset Winfrey’s cost for the upkeep of the horses.
But even if there was no help, Winfrey would never turn his back on his former racers.
“Our horses,” he says, “are rescued forever.”
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 5
Eastern Washington Autumn Ball
Saturday November 5, 2016
St. Francis of Assisi Social Hall, 1104 West Heroy Avenue, Spokane, Washington 99205
Doors open at 4pm — Potluck dinner for WCWA members at 5pm
Dancing open to the public 7pm - 10pm — Refreshments will be served
Professional caller and band
Cost $10 per person / $7 per child / maximum $35 per family
If attending the dinner please bring a main dish & either a side dish or dessert
Period dress or formal attire please
Sponsored by Keystone Battery, 1st Regiment Pennsylvania Light Artillery
For reservations or more information, contact:
Also, see the website at:
http://keystonebattery.org/ball.html
W ashington C ivil W ar A ssociation
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 6
September 17, 1861.
Near the Potomac River, Washington D.C.
Well, this first year of the war draws to a close. Both sides, I observe, have fared well and done admirably. Though I
do not like the thought that we must continue into another year of war, I admire your Southern pluck and resolve. If
there is one thing I have learned this year, either from my own personal newspaper reports or those drawn from my
associates in other regiments, it is that the Confederate army does not yield the field without stiff resistance. So far as I
have been informed by Army of the Potomac Command, there are no major battle events planned for the rest of the
year.
Both sides appear content to rest on their laurels for the time being. A company of artillery seem to have planned a
ball...I have received correspondence confirming the existence of such an event, and the flyer is above. Also, I am
seeking a trainee...I intend to serve three years in this capacity, but if someone wants to learn the ropes now, this is a
good time to step up.
That is all for now...I believe.
Greeley.
The Dispatch Advertising
Submit your ads and let the Dispatch work for you. This is a free service for WCWA members. Ads will be run for
four months and then removed. If the item sells before that, or you wish to run your ad for another four months, please
contact the Editor. Thank you.
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 7
Items for sale:
Small parlor table, chairs, ladies apparel,
some crystal items, china set, small decorative
hanging lamps, table lamps, and more.
Wood-burning stove, $250 & Wooden Ice Box, $50
Contact Beth Sier, 425-308-7963, or [email protected]
LONGHORN LEATHER
Handcrafted quality leather goods
for the serious re-enactor.
Custom work available.
Lee McKewen, Maker
509-627-1330
The 11th Mississippi
is a new and growing unit.
If you are looking for a unit in which to have fun,
this is the one.
Contact 1st Lt. George Sier
at 425-308-1224 or [email protected]
A-TENTS / MUSKETS NEEDED
The 11th Mississippi is looking for A-Tents, leath-
ers, working muskets, and apparel for
new members of the unit.
If you have an item you no longer use,
please contact George at 425-308-1224
MYSTERY PHOTO
I have not exhausted my reference library but I am getting nothing to help out Lisa with the
Tri-Cities Genealogy Society. So I am turning to the WCWA group. You can put any re-
plies to the attention of Mike Inman US Medical [email protected] and a big thank you
to our legions of Civil War experts.
Thank you,
Mike
The Dispatch Advertising (continued)
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 8
Civil War Letters
For the re-enactor: vivid descriptions of life in
camp, battles and skirmishes, food and drill,
marching and waiting, and letters from home!
My Dear Wife and Children: Civil War Letters
from a 2nd Minnesota Volunteer
10% returned to your unit if identified when ordering!
www.Civil-War-Letters.com
Nick K. Adams, Author
Hi — I’m organizing a historical social dance event in Seattle — old
and new music, no costume requirement — and thought, since your
events sometimes include a ball or dance, some of your members
might like someplace else to dance.
Breathless Waltz: social partner dance with fast tunes and slow, old
music and new. Part of Northwest Dance Network.
No partner needed, just bring nonmarking shoes (Converse or slip-
pers work fine, high heels are dangerous.) We’ll be teaching basic
rotary waltz and polka, and *really* basic Walking To The Music to
get everyone on the floor. Also a taster of the redowa step for fancy
dancing.
Third Friday of each month, including tomorrow August 19th. 7:30-
10pm. In the Seattle Central MAC dance studio.
$7/$5 for students.
More at Breathless Waltz on Facebook or at http://
breathlesswaltz.com/
The Dispatch Advertising (continued)
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 9
CS MEDICAL UNIT
CS MEDICAL Unit is looking for folks to join up. We need doctors/surgeons and nurses. I am hoping to
restore the unit to voting status over the next year or two.
I need someone who would like to become a more permanent unit commander as well. If you know of any-
one who would be interested, or if you are, please contact me, Beth Sier, at [email protected], 425-308-
7963. Thank you.
For Sale: 2 Larger Dog tents with front and back doors that button on. Poles included. $75.00
each, firm.
Sonja Sisco 208-215-8440
Sad to say but after 15 years of reenacting, the old SGM has to call it quits due to health reasons.
I have disposed of a lot of it to members but I still have the following to sell.
One like new Yakima 10x12 wall tent complete with fly.
Uniforms both blue and grey.
Table, chairs, books, canteen, etc..
The items will be with me in the Confederate camp at Snoqualmie.
Interested parties contact Bill McGill,
The Dispatch Advertising (continued)
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 10
I have a 1863, black powder, 12 gauge, double barreled shotgun. Replica that I
won in AZ. It has never been fired and is in a nice gun case. It was insured for
$1000 when shipped to me. I would take $650 for it. I don't really have a need
for it . I will have it at the Kennewick event.
PUGET SOUND CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE
OCTOBER 13, 2016 Thomas D. Mays will discuss his book, Cumberland Blood: Champ Ferguson’s Civil War. A pro-Southern guer-
rilla and vicious killer in the Appalachian Highlands of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, Ferguson murdered Union
prisoners captured at the Battle of Saltville, Virginia. A Professor of History at Humboldt State University and retired from the U. S. Ar-
my, Thomas Mays is also the author of The Saltville Massacre and the Editor of “Let Us Meet in Heaven”: The Civil War Letters of
James Michael Barr, 5th South Carolina Cavalry.
The PSCWRT provides a venue for enthusiasts to learn more about the American Civil War. We schedule presentations from a variety of
historians, scholars and authors as well as promote the preservation of Civil War battlefields. Our monthly dinner meetings are held on
the second Thursday of the month. We start with a social hour at 6:00, followed by dinner at 7:00 and program at 8:00. We meet at the
China Harbor restaurant on Lake Union in Seattle.
Make your dinner reservation online at www.pscwrt.org, or email Rod Cameron at [email protected]
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 11
WCWA 2016 Event Schedule
Refer to www.wcwa.net for latest event information.
January 16, General Board Meeting, (approve 2016 operating budget), Fall City Library, 33415 SE. 42nd Place, Fall City 98024
Spokane County Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane 99212
February 20, General Board meeting, location(s) Fall City Library, 33415 SE. 42nd Place, Fall City 98024
March 19, General Board Meeting, Fall Spokane County Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane 99212
City Library, 33415 SE. 42nd Place, Fall City 98024
April 16, WCWA General Membership Meeting: Ellensburg
April 29-May 1, Fort Simcoe Living History/School of the Re-enactor (Note: Friday April 29th set aside for public schools to visit the fort), Sanctioned
(skirmish). Contact Shane Colglazier, [email protected], (253) 851-5108.
May 12-13, Hovander/Ferndale School Event, Sanctioned (firing demo). Contact Karrin Porret, [email protected], (360) 384-3089.
May 21, Lilac Day/Armed Forces Day, Spokane, Sanctioned (no skirmish). Contact Lisa Tharp, [email protected], (509) 998-9136.
May 21, Fort Lewis Armed Forces Day, Ft. Lewis, Sanctioned (skirmish). Contact Kevin Saville, [email protected], (360) 292-0966.
May 21, Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade, Bremerton, Sanctioned (no skirmish). Contact Howard Struve, [email protected],
(360) 874-8548.
May 28-30, Battle of Deep Creek, Medical Lake, WA. (near Spokane), Sponsored public battle. Contact Bob Davisson,
[email protected], evening phone (509) 995-8619.
June 18-19, Battle at Fullbright Park, Union Gap, Sponsored public battle. Contact Rich Bright, [email protected], (509) 910-4638.
CANCELED: July 9-10, Battle of Chehalis River, Chehalis.
July 16, General Board Meeting (appoint election coordinator), location(s) TBD
August 6, Echoes of Blue and Gray, Evergreen Cemetery, Everett. Sanctioned (skirmish). One day battle event followed by the memorial service. Contact
Bruce Smith, [email protected], (425) 483-0351.Canceled
August 13-14, Battle of Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie, Sponsored public battle. Contact Paul Timmerman, [email protected], (425) 894-5010, or
www.battleofsnoqualmie.com
September 10, General Board Meeting, location(s) TBD (present draft 2017 event schedule)
September 10, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad Living History/Skirmish, Elbe, Sanctioned (skirmish). Contact Larry Wendt, [email protected].
WCWA 2016 Event Schedule cont...
Refer to www.wcwa.net for latest event information.
September 24-25, Kennewick Living History/Skirmish, Kennewick, Sanctioned battle event. Contact Ron and Laura Evans, (509) 329-6510,
October 15, General Board Meeting, location(s) TBD (vote on the 2017 event schedule)
November 5, Veteran’s Day Parade, Auburn, sanctioned. Contact C.B. Zohn, (206) 909-7831.
November 12, General Board Meeting, location(s) TBD (announce Administrative Board election results.
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 12
2016 WCWA Contact List NOTE: Unit type indicated by ART=Artillery, CIV=Civilian, INF=Infantry, MUL=Multibranch, SU=Special Unit, SG=
Special Group, PROB=Units on Probation
Position/Company Name/Contact Phone Email
Administrative Board (Elected WCWA Officers)
Chair Gary Michie 509-233-8912 [email protected]
Vice Chair Johnny Joyce 253-846-8958 [email protected]
Secretary Kevin Saville 360-292-0966 [email protected]
Treasurer Beth Sier 425-308-7963 [email protected]
Membership Coordinator Sharron Bortz [email protected]
Confederate Brigade Commander Lt. Col. Carnan Bergren 509-679-9416 [email protected]
Federal Battalion Commander Col. Shane Colglazier 253-851-5108 [email protected]
Confederate Civilian Community Leader Marilee Rehfield 509-307-2134 [email protected]
Union Civilian Community Leader Lynne Harriman 360-966-5132 [email protected]
Administrative Assistants (Appointed)
Event Planning Coordinator Howard Struve 360-874-8548 [email protected]
Insurance Coordinator Vacant; contact Howard Struve for insurance assistance.
Publicity Coordinator Vacant; contact chair or vice-chair for assis-
tance
Dispatch Newsletter Editor Logan Pendell 509-270-8834 [email protected]
Webmaster Rich Bright 509-910-4638 [email protected]
Sutler Coordinator Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 [email protected]
Recruiting Ruben Flores 206-276-0803 [email protected]
Civilian Communities (Voting General Board consists of full strength unit representatives)
Mason-Dixon Township CIV Marilee Rehfield 509-307-2134 [email protected]
Union Civilian Corps CIV Nicole Spellman 509-731-5319 [email protected]
Confederate Brigade Staff
Brigade Commander Lt. Col. Carnan Bergren 509-679-9416 [email protected]
Chief of Infantry Maj. Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 [email protected]
Adjutant Capt. Allen Farrand 509-878-1181 [email protected]
Sergeant Major SGM Bill McGill 604-826-2404 [email protected]
Chief of Cavalry Capt. Bob Davisson 509-995-8619 [email protected]
Chief of Artillery Capt. Tony Holloway 509-475-4728 [email protected]
Parson Maj. Danny Dougall 208-659-7473 [email protected]
Confederate Units (Voting General Board consists of full strength unit representatives)
1st C.S. Engineers SPC 2nd Lt. Ben Goodmansen 509-263-9638 [email protected]
1st Texas Infantry INF. Capt. Rick Montoya 509-924-4351 [email protected]
2nd South Carolina Infantry INF Capt. Strider Yocum 360-928-9730 [email protected]
7th South Carolina Infantry INF 2nd Lt. George Larson 253-468-4516 [email protected]
11th Mississippi Infantry INF 1st Lt. George Sier 425-308-1224 [email protected]
11th Mississippi Infantry INF 1st Sgt. Austin Rice 410-980-8146 [email protected]
14th Virginia Cavalry CAV 1st Lt. Jason Williams 509-951-0013 [email protected]
14th Virginia Cavalry CAV 1st Sgt. Bob Davisson 509-995-8619 [email protected]
15th Alabama Infantry INF Capt. David Imburgia 360-733-2663 [email protected]
21st North Carolina Infantry INF 1st Lt. Dallas Claypool 208-914-3690 [email protected]
26th North Carolina Infantry INF 1st Lt. Dan Russo 360-721-6899 [email protected]
C.S. Medical Department SU PROB BETH SIER INTERIM LEADER 425-308-7963 [email protected]
C.S.S. Sumter Marines ART PROB 1st Lt. Roy Houston 360-691-4965 [email protected]
Irish Jasper Greens INF 2nd Lt. Brent Marshall 509-230-6829 [email protected]
Pelham's Battery ART PROB Kyle Thelin 253-271-7669 [email protected]
Stanford's Mississippi Battery ART PROB Capt. Dave Lynam 360-830-9677 [email protected]
Virginia Military Institute SG
(Special Group sponsored by 1st Texas Inf.) Capt. C. B. Miller-Zohn 206-909-7831 [email protected]
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 13
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 14
Federal Battalion
Battalion Commander Col. Shane Colglazier 253-851-5108 [email protected]
Wing Commander Post is open
Wing Commander Capt. Bryan Tafoya 509-796-4446 [email protected]
Army Artillery Chief of Staff Maj. Gary Michie 509-233-8912 [email protected]
Naval Artillery Chief of Staff Cmdr. Steven Jones 360-629-6628 [email protected]
Chief of Staff 1st Lt. Larry Graham [email protected]
Adjutant 1st Lt. Anthony Monson 425-418-6616 [email protected]
Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Dan Rike 425-422-0323 [email protected]
2nd Sergeant 2nd Sgt. Earl Simmonds 541-409-1293 [email protected]
Battalion Chaplain Capt. Phil DuFrene 360-510-5123 [email protected]
Telegraph Superintendent 1st. Lt. Kevin Saville 360-292-0966 [email protected]
Federal Battalion (Voting General Board consists of full strength unit representatives)
1st Illinois Light Artillery Reg't. ART Maj. Larry Beckett 778-998-8004 [email protected]
1st Michigan Light Artillery ART Maj. Gary Michie 509-233-8912 [email protected]
1st U.S. Cavalry CAV PROB 1st Lt. Shawn Strutton 541-401-2412 [email protected]
2nd U.S. Sharpshooters INF Capt. Ethan Whitehall 360-739-0783 [email protected]
3rd Michigan Infantry INF 2nd Lt. Lisa Tharp 509-998-9136 [email protected]
3rd West Virginia Cavalry CAV Capt. Rich Bright 509-910-4638 [email protected]
4th U.S. Infantry INF Capt. Brad Jones 206-383-7090 [email protected]
4th U.S. Infantry INF (2nd contact) 1st Sgt. John Strand 206-784-4123 [email protected]
7th Wisconsin Infantry INF Capt. John Leyde 360-652-5397 [email protected]
12th U.S. Infantry INF PROB 2nd Lt. Charles Saint 830-734-0261 [email protected]
20th Maine Infantry INF Capt. Rich O'Flaherty 253-414-4246 [email protected]
20th Maine Infantry INF (2nd contact) Chair Bob Ballard 425-894-6663 [email protected]
79th New York Infantry INF. 2nd Lt. William McKnight 503-360-3139 [email protected]
WCWA 2016 Contact List, cont’d
September, 2016 The Dispatch Page 15
WCWA 2016 Contact List, cont’d
100th Pennsylvania Infantry INF Capt. Cory Robinson 360-918-3970 [email protected]
100th Pennsylvania Infantry INF (second contact) Sgt. Johnny Joyce 253-846-8958 [email protected]
Keystone Battery ART Capt. Ron Evans 509-347-6753 [email protected]
U.S. Marines INF 2nd Lt. Loren Womack 206-937-3285 [email protected]
U.S. Medical Department SPC Maj. Mike Inman 509-280-5608 [email protected]
U.S.S. Tahoma Naval Artillery ART Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Grinsell 360-697-3137 [email protected]
U.S.S. Tahoma Marines INF Capt. Howard Struve 360-874-8548 [email protected]
Dashaway Club SG (Special Group spons. by U.S. Medical Dept.) Stephen Howard 509-842-2156 [email protected]
AoC Fife and Drum Corps SG (Special Group sponsored by 20th Maine Inf.) Sgt. Dennis Lawler 360-620-3287 [email protected]
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