Now & Then, May 2015

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Editor’s NoteThe Sun is Shining

Brave Helen Fenton and the Unwritten Pledge of Allegiance

Calendar of EventsSurrounding areas give you something to do

Joke CornerWant to hear a joke?

The Last WordLeaving you with a final thought

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Now & Then LIFESTYLE

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Maximizing Your Storage SpaceBegin in the garage

The Wooster Book CompanySlow down with a good book

Recipes

CONTENTS

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1402Now & Then OPINION

Now & Then INSIDE

Menopause Diet:What to eat and what to avoid

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ABOVE PHOTO BY CATIE NOYES

The Power of PreventionScreenings help identify risk of stroke, heart disease

10 Iron Chef of WoosterSenior care center chefs battle it out for a good cause


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For this edition of Now & Then, I had the opportunity to attend the Iron Chef Competition and sample some of the finest dishes the chefs of the local senior care centers have to offer. The community was invited to sample and vote for their favorites as the chefs battled it out for the title of Iron Chef.

Six different senior care centers were present, each bringing an entrée, side dish and dessert for guests to sample. It was a great way to spend an afternoon sampling some great food and supporting a great cause.

Also in this edition, we feature The Wooster Book Company as our business feature of the month. With technology advancing the way we read, will the need for printed books disappear? For now, Carol Rueger finds comfort in knowing there are still plenty of people out there who enjoy holding a book.

As a parent or grandparent, including reading in your child’s life is very important for development. Do you remember your favorite book growing up? The Wooster Book Company may just have some of those childhood classics you loved. Consider starting a book club with friends or family, or just slow down from your busy life and get lost in a good book.

In honor of Memorial Day, we have included a column that references some of the earliest origins of our Pledge of Allegiance. One-room schoolteacher, Helen Fenton, fought tooth-and-nail to defend the American flag and our country. Read about the brave Helen Fenton in this month’s Now & Then.

As you prepare for your Memorial Day festivities, whether you are hosting a family cookout or attending one, remember to take a moment to remind yourself of the true reason for the holiday. Brave men and women everywhere have fought and are fighting for the freedoms we enjoy. Whether it’s a quick prayer, a visit to a memorial or your own personal tribute, make sure to take a moment to honor those brave men and women.

The recent bouts of sunshine and the promise of warmer weather continuing to come has sure put a smile on my face. I hope everyone takes advantage of sunny weekends ahead for all kinds of outdoor activities. As always, we hope you enjoy this latest edition of Now & Then Magazine.

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A recent study found that 50 percent of homeowners claim their garage is the most disorganized place in the home. In addition, The Department of Energy

cites 25 percent of people with two-car garages have too much clutter to leave room for cars, while 32 percent only have room for one vehicle. Isn’t it time to do something about the mess? This year, focus your efforts on maximizing storage space in the garage.

“It’s ironic that many of us would rather store our boxes of unwanted stuff in our garage, leaving our valuable cars outside to deal with the elements,” says Lorie Marrero, professional organizer and author of “The Clutter Diet.” “Let’s rethink our storage priorities and turn our garage into a space that’s more organized and functional.”

CLEAR THE FLOOR. Since floor space is at a premium, get things off the floor and onto the wall. One option is affordable heavy duty wire shelving from ClosetMaid®. This durable shelving can withstand the weight of some of your heaviest things, plus it’s easy to install and adapts to your changing storage needs. Perfect for the garage, this product allows air to ventilate, and is not affected by the humidity or sudden fluctuations in temperature.

“Wire shelving is the perfect choice for ‘DIYers’ in need of a garage makeover,” said Marrero. “It is flexible and can be customized to fit in all types of spaces, suits any climate and is easy to keep clean.”

TUCK AWAY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Things like poisonous pesticides and anti-freeze, or dangerous tools like hedge trimmers and power tools should be hidden safely out of reach from children and pets. Find a home for these items with cabinets, such as those from ClosetMaid’s ProGarage® line. These heavy duty cabinets are scratch and stain resistant and are a good place for objects not in use.

Keep smaller items tidy, accessible and out of the way. Can’t find your wrench or screw driver? Why not use a peg board to keep your favorite hand tools neatly stored, and ready to grab in a moment’s notice. Hooks are another great way to keep track of your belongings. Use them freely for stowing hoses, extension cords, bicycles and step ladders.

INVEST IN AN AREA RUG. Limit the dirt tracked inside the house with an area rug or repurposed carpet. For many, the garage serves as the main entry point into the home, so be prudent and keep the entryway as clean as possible.

Transforming your garage into an organized, functional space rather than a catchall is one of the best and most satisfying ways to begin an organized routine. Not only will you delight in all the space you create, but your car will simply love its new indoor home.

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David Wisenberg and his wife Carol Rueger both share a love for books. Over 20 years ago, they both decided they would share that passion with

others in the Wooster community and get people excited about reading again.

Wisenberg and Rueger first met in college. Rueger was training in biology and chemistry and Wisenberger was studying literature. “He had piles of books everywhere,” said Rueger, who owned a pretty extensive book collection herself. “When we got together is was the merging of two very large libraries.”

The couple decided it was a perfect fit to open a small community bookstore. The Wooster Book Company opened its doors in September, 2003. “I could continue to buy books,” explained Rueger, only this time it would be for their store. “I still take a book home [from time-to-time],” she added.

Rueger explained, Downtown Wooster was in its first stages of a major remodeling project when they first moved into the store. As the first set of books were hauled in, Rueger can remember wheeling them over a very large hole in the sidewalk – all part of the downtown renovations.

“Downtown was looking a little shabby until the streetscape project,” she said. “It interjected new life into the downtown area.”

The store had previously been a Chinese restaurant and needed a lot of renovations itself to make it a good fit for the bookstore.

Today you will find bookshelves lined with popular new releases from top authors as well as classic titles loved by generations. “Our main sales come from new releases,” said Rueger. “When we opened 22 years ago, books by some authors would sell for several months. Today book sales move so much faster.” New releases sell within the first couple of weeks and customers are on to the next best thing.

Of course there are always the classics that generations continue to purchase whether it’s a literary gem or a childhood favorite.

“Our children’s section is also very popular. I think it is important to invest in books for kids and encourage reading in children,” she said.

Along with both classic tales and educational stories the children’s section also features games and toys that the children will love. Let them sit on the stuffed dragon and get lost in an enchanting book of princesses and far away kingdoms.

The Wooster Book Company also houses its own publishing division (run by Wisenberger) that has published over 100 titles. Rueger said, the publishing arm mainly focuses on publishing pieces of regional interest and highlight the history of the surrounding community.

Their postcard book features photos of past and present Wooster, and Wisenburger is currently working on publishing a journal from a local Cival War General. Rueger said they are

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also forming an alliance with Malabar Farm to re-publish titles by Lois Bromfield.

They have published short stories and poems by local authors who have always had a dream of being published. Rueger said they will run short prints so that the author may share their work with their family and close friends. EVENTS AND SPECIAL DISCOUNTS

In March, The Wooster Book company featured the author of the “Glow of Paris: The Bridges of Paris at Night,” Gary Zuercher – a former Wooster resident. The Wooster Book Company will also be sponsoring the Buckeye Book Fair on November 7 at Fisher Auditorium in Wooster from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ladies, stop in during “Ladies Night” in Downtown Wooster and receive a free cookbook when you make a $15 or more purchase at the book store. “Ladies Night” is June 11 from 5-8 p.m. at participating Downtown Wooster stores.

Kids day is the first Saturday of every month. Parents and grandparents, purchase a book for the special child in your life and receive 10 percent off your purchase. “It’s a lot of fun to see families reading together. A lot of families come in and it’s a positive experience,” said Rueger.

The third Tuesday of the month, Seniors can receive a 10 percent discount on their purchase.

“I have seen teenagers come in with their grandparents and buy the same book so that they can read it together and discuss it,” she added, noting that this is a very special moment for her to witness.

Rueger enjoys the opportunities she gets to discuss a good book with a fellow bookworm. She often receives advanced reader copies of her books so that she can read them before they hit the shelves. It gives her something to talk about with customers before they purchase a book.

With an extensive library of her own at home, Rueger enjoys passing on good reads to her faithful customers. At Christmas time, she wraps up some of these previously enjoyed books and gives them to customers when they make a purchase.

“What will happen to the generation that grows up with computers and e-readers?” A question that is often pondered by many who own small bookstores and wonder what the future of printed books looks like. “I probably won't be around to see how that effects small town book stores, but we’ll definitely see their influences,” said Rueger.

“There are still people that just really want to hold a book and need a book,” she added. “And they are the backbone of our customer base.”

While your strolling the many rows and shelves of books, you might find a furry friend slinking just behind you. Booker, the store cat, has been the store mascot for 15 years since he showed up as a kitten.

“People often come in just to see him. He has his own fan club,” said Rueger. The furry black cat will join you on a bench as you skim the pages of a new release.

The Wooster Book Company is located at 205 W. Liberty Street, Wooster. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sign up for their mailing list to keep up with the latest store events, sales and new releases. Call 330-262-1688 or visit www.woosterbook.com for more information.

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Healthcare professionals note that the foods women eat can affect how they feel during menopause. Some foods may reduce or eliminate troublesome

symptoms, while others actually may make conditions worse.

Weight gain, hot flashes, lack of energy, and mood swings are some of the more widely known symptoms of menopause, which is the time when a woman's menstrual cycle permanently ceases due to the natural depletion of ovarian follicles and oocytes. Elevated follicle stimulating hormone, or FSH, and low estrogen levels are consistent with menopause and can cause any number of symptoms. While hormone replacement therapy is one option, women may find that changing their diets is enough to make them feel better and may even help them reduce their risk for certain diseases and better manage some of the negative side effects of menopause.

· OSTEOPOROSIS: Menopausal women are at a greater risk for osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weaker and more brittle. Increasing one's intake of foods rich in calcium and vitamin D can help. Calcium-rich foods include low-fat yogurt, sardines, broccoli, and firm tofu.

· WEIGHT GAIN: It's possible to gain some weight during menopause. Data from the International Menopause Society and the Mayo Clinic point to decreases in metabolism as the source of menopausal weight gain.

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Women should cut back on fatty foods and trim any visible fats from the foods they cook. Eating foods high in complex sources of fiber can help a person to feel full on less food.

· MOOD SWINGS: Hormone fluctuations may lead to mood swings and feelings of anxiety or depression. Improve mental well-being by increasing intake of foods rich in B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming whole grains, lentils, flaxseed, and oily fish can help.

· RISK FOR OTHER DISEASES: Women who are menopausal are at an elevated risk for breast cancer and even cardiovascular disease. The North American Menopause Society says such women should cut down on alcohol consumption, which can contribute to increased risk for both of these conditions. Women who have between two and five drinks per day are one and a half times as likely to get breast cancer than women who don't drink at all.

· FATIGUE: Foods can control how the body sustains energy levels. Sugary foods may provide a fast jolt of energy, but that boost often dwindles shortly thereafter. Look for carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables, as such carbs provide longer-lasting energy. Boosting iron intake also may provide more pep and may even boost metabolism.

Smart food choices can help women reduce the severity of some uncomfortable symptoms and side effects of menopause.

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Chefs from the community senior centers in Wayne County came together to battle it out for the title of Iron Chef. It was a delicious afternoon where

community members could come to sample some of the finest dishes these chefs had to offer.

Kelli Beckler, Director of Development/Public Relations at West View Healthy Living, is one of the brains behind the competition and this year marked the fourth year for the competition. “Each chef is asked to prepare an entrée, a side dish and a dessert with a catch,” explained Beckler. “They have to incorporate a secret ingredient into each item.”

The secret ingredient is not revealed to the public until the day of the event. This year the ingredient was maple syrup. “In the past we have had bacon, chocolate and goat cheese,” she added.

Six senior care centers from around Wayne County came together at the West Hill Baptist Church Family Life Center on Friday, May 1 to prove to the community that they had

what it takes to be named the next Iron Chef. Participating senior centers included: Glendora Health Care Center, Brookdale Place of Wooster, Sprenger Health Care Systems, West View Healthy Living, Danbury Woods of Wooster and Burbank Parke.

For a $20 admission fee, community members could come and sample the fine fare and receive a cookbook with all the delicious recipes listed inside. Each sample meal was placed on a color-coded plate to make it easy to remember who served up their favorite dish.

THE DISHES:• Polly Messenger, of Glendora Health Care Center, served

up a Maple Glazed Salmon with a side of Maple Sweet and White Mashed Potatoes and a Glazed Apple Blondie for dessert.

• Jeff Vanek, head chef of Brookdale Place of Wooster, presented a Maple-Braised London Broil, Maple Pesto

IRON CHEF OF WOOSTERSENIOR CARE CENTER CHEFS BATTLE IT OUT FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Story & Photos by CATIE NOYESNOW & THEN EDITOR

Top: Susan Bollin and her team from Sprenger Health Care Systems serve up their dishes.Above: Each plate features an entree, side dish and dessert from each of the senior care centers present at the competition


Potatoes Cup and a Maple Orange-Blossom muffin for dessert.

• Susan Bollin, of Sprenger Health Care Systems, prepared Pork Tenderloin with a Maple Mustard sauce, Maple Cinnamon Applesauce as a side and Maple Bacon Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert.

• Nichole Crossmon, master chef at West View Healthy Living, dished out a Spicy Maple Raspberry Lollipop Chicken, a side of Shaved Brussels Sprout & Fennel Salad with Maple Dressing and a Maple-Mocha Brownie for dessert.

• Ray McDonald, Danbury Woods’ chef extraordinaire, prepared a Pecan Crusted Chicken with a Maple Apple Glaze, a side of Maple Sweet Potato Casserole and a Maple Brownie with Maple Glaze for dessert.

• Michael McBride, head chef at Burbank Parke, served up a Pork Tenderloin with Apple Brined, Maple Pepper Drizzle, Kale salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette and a dessert of Maple Mousse with Berry Compote and Candied Bacon.

As guests took their seats with a wide array of gourmet selections, they had the opportunity to vote for their favorite entrée, side dish and dessert in the “People’s Choice Awards.” While making their food selections and finding their seats, guests could enjoy the easy tunes of the Standard Time Jazz Duo: Eric Fairhurst and Andy Cary.

A judge’s panel, composed of local food service and restaurant professionals, were brought together to make a professional decision on who they felt prepared the best dishes of the afternoon.

Judges included: Bob Bercaw, Head Judge, retired Culinary Arts instructor, Wayne County Career Center; Benjamin Walsh, Executive Chef, The Wooster Inn; Cynthia Holub, lead culinary technologist, J.M. Smucker Company; Raymond Leisy, Retired Judge, Wayne County Probate and Juvenile Court; Cedric Beckles, Young Adult Pastor, West Hill Baptist Church; Martha Starkry, CTP Executive Director, Wayne County Convention and Visitors Buearu and Rita Shisler, Owner (and official cheese expert), Shisler Cheese House.

After the votes were in, the judges took turns talking with each chef and sharing their thoughts on some of their favorite dishes. Holub (J.M. Smucker Company) addressed Crossmon (West View Healthy Living) on her dish that intertwined brussel sprouts.

“Nichole said that she hears everyone say they don’t like brussel sprouts,” said Holub. “She took that as challenge. She tries to find ways for everyone to like vegetables.” And according to Holub, she did a great job with her side dish that day.

THE VOTES ARE IN:• People’s Choice for Best Entrée: Brookdale Place of

Wooster.

• People’s Choice for Best Side Dish: West View Healthy Living

• People’s Choice for Best Dessert: Glendora Health Care Center

• Judges vote for Best Entrée: West View Healthy Living

• Judges vote for Best Side Dish: West View Healthy Living

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Calendar of EventsMay16-17Dale Warther Memorial Knife ExpoWhen: Sat, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,; Sun, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., DaltonOver 80 tables of factory, custom, new and antique knives. Collections, displays and prize drawings. $5 admission330-745-4242 www.wrca-oh.com

17 Mayfest Benefit BrunchWhen: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Where: Kittredge Hall, College of WoosterSponsored by Women’s Advisory Board of The College of Wooster. 330-264-7584

17 Smithville Community Historical Society Open HouseWhen: 1:30-4 p.m.Where: Smithville Historical Society & Mishler MillMishler Weaving Mill, Village

Blacksmith, Sheller House, Carriage Barn and Pioneer Log Cabin open for tours. Located along Main Street in Smithville. Only Mishler Mill and Reception Center are handicapped accessible. 330-669-9308 www.rootsweb.com/~ohschs/index.html

19Senior Affair Senior Recognition DayWhen: 4 p.m. (Registration starts)Where: West Hill Baptist/Family Life Center, 2241 Mechanicsburg RoadThe 9th annual Senior Affair Senior Recognition Day promises to be a fun-filled afternoon of entertainment, education, free dinner and door prizes. A free Swiss Steak Dinner available for ages 60 and older; musical entertainment provided by John Schmid; registration limited to first 150 seniors; register by May 11.330-263-6363 or call 2-1-1

20 Music on Market: Modern Muse Trio & Aella Flute DuoWhen: 7 p.m.Where: Wooster United Methodist

Church, 243 N. Market St.A modern music collaboraton that is a breath of fresh air. Free-will offering collected. 330-262-5641 www.facebook.com/MusiconMarketWooster

21 Girls’ Night Out!When: 5-8 p.m.Where: Pine Tree Barn & farmRSVP for this special event night out just for the ladies. An evening of food, fun, fashion and fitness! (Benefiting the American Heart Association.) See their website for details. 330-264-1014 www.pinetreebarn.com

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Sounds of DowntownWhen: 6-8 p.m.Where: Downtown WoosterSpend a relaxing evening in Downtown Wooster listening to street musicians. This street music series will feature a variety of musicians and performances throughout the summer season.330-262-6222 www.mainstreetwooster.org

22-23 Spring Fair & Kids Fishing DerbyWhen: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: P. Graham DunnBring the family and enjoy two full days of kid’s activities, free family fun and sales! Fishing derby starts at 8 a.m. on Sat., 23; $1 per child for Fishing Derby; Awards presented following the derby at 12:15 p.m.866-922-0306 www.pgrahamdunn.com

23 Lehman’s Dutch Oven GatheringWhen: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Lehman’s Hardware, 4779 Kidron Rd., DaltonFind yourself surrounded by the finest cast iron cooks at the annual Dutch Oven Gathering. This event is one of the most popular events held on the Lehman’s grounds and is fun for the whole family. Not only can visitors watch cast iron cooks create unique meals from Dutch ovens, visitors also get the chance to sample the delicious treats. This event provides the chance to swap recipes, try dishes and get cast-iron cooking tips from the experts.888-438-5346 www.Lehmans.com

23 Marshallville Antique Tractor PullWhen: 1 p.m.Where: Marshallville ParkOne of the oldest pulls in the area. 330-855-2212

23-24 Great Lakes Fiber ShowWhen: Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., & Sun, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Wayne County FairgroundsSales booths with fiber-related supplies and fiber art. Workshop and demonstrations, kids’ activities, Skein Competition, Fleece Show and Sale, Fresh cooked lamb and more! 330-264-9665 www.greatlakesfibershow.com

29 Burning River Brass ConcertWhen: 7 p.m.Where: First Presbyterian ChurchCelebrating the church’s bicentennial with a brass ensemble concert. 330-264-9420 www.firstpreswooster.org

June 3OsteoporosisWhen: 5-7 p.m.Where: Smithville Western CommonsDr. Lisa Malys and Dr. Mark Stutzman will discuss “Osteoporosis.” Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Rachel Deighan at 330-345-9050 by May 26 to reserve your seat.330-345-9050www.sprengerhealthcare.com

4-7Ford Tri-Motor TourWhere: Wayne County Airport, 6020 N. Honeytown Road, SmithvilleChapter 846 of the Experimental

Aircraft Association will be hosting a very special event at the Wayne County Airport. A Ford Tri-Motor will give passengers the opportunity to travel back to the early days of commercial air travel. Book your spot on the historic “Tin Goose” through a secure flight-reservations:800-843-3612 www.flytheford.org

4-6 Creston Community Yard SaleWhen: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Creston VillageDays set aside for the entire village to participate in an annual yard sale. Your trash is someone else’s treasure! 330-435-6021 www.crestonvillage.org

5 New Pittsburg Lions Club Fish FryWhen: 5-7 p.m.Where: New Pittsburg Lions ParkFish Fry benefits the Lions Community Park.

5-6 Music & Rib FestWhen: Fri, gates open at 4 p.m.; Sat, gates open at 11 a.m.Where: Wayne County FairgroundsEnjoy rib and food vendors, a beer tent, helicopter rides, firefighter water hose competition, Northern Ohio Outlaws Mounted Shooters and more. Entertainment: Michael Stanley & The Resonators, Fri., 8 p.m.; Sawyer Brown, Sat., 8 p.m. Purchase tickets online and visit the website for a full calendar of events and event information.330-262-8001 www.waynecountyfairohio.com


Story by RICK BOOTH

In July, 1892, the tale of heroic one-room schoolteacher Helen Fenton began appearing in newspapers across the nation. At considerable risk to life and limb, she had defended the American flag against ax-wielding vandals and in so doing set an

example of patriotic honor for her school and, indeed, for the nation. Her actions were trumpeted throughout the land. What’s more, in the tale of Helen Fenton could be found the first known written reference to our modern Pledge of Allegiance. The story, however, begins in 1888.

Four years before the story of Helen Fenton broke, the most popular magazine for young readers in America, The Youth’s Companion, began a campaign to have every schoolhouse in the country fly an American flag. At first it was an ardent suggestion. Then, in January, 1890, the magazine sponsored an essay contest for school children with the theme “The Patriotic Influence of the American Flag when Raised over the Public Schools.” The winning student from each of the then 42 states would receive a giant 15-foot “regulation bunting flag” for his or her school. The other schools in the state, of course, would have to raise the money to buy their own. Conveniently, the magazine also offered the flags for sale, too.

By 1891, the magazine was offering to send students kits consisting of 100 “flag share certificates” to be used in flag fundraising. Sold for a dime a piece, the $10 so raised would buy an enormous 16-foot flag for their school. If only $5 was raised, a 9-foot flag would have to do.

Helen Fenton encouraged her students to raise the $10, and they proudly hoisted their new school flag in a ceremony that reportedly included recitation of something called the “pledge of allegiance,” the first known reference to the Pledge which, with modifications, we still know today.

To be sure, pledges of allegiance had been around for centuries before 1892. In the 1700s, Great Britain was concerned with getting Irish Catholics to pledge allegiance

to the English king. Two decades before the American Civil War, there was debate over whether pledging allegiance to South Carolina supported or superseded allegiance to the federal government. During the Civil War itself,

both North and South were concerned with getting people to pledge allegiance to their respective sides. And roughly simultaneous with the schoolhouse flag movement, organized labor fretted about getting members to pledge allegiance to their unions. But the schoolhouse pledge of allegiance had to do with affirming patriotism... and selling flags.

Vandals, unfortunately, cut down Helen Fenton’s first flagpole and stole the children’s flag soon after it was erected. Undaunted, the $10 funds were raised once again, and Helen secretly made preparations to keep the second flag safe. She brought her Winchester rifle to school and hid it in a closet! A few short days after the new flag began flying, a boy in her class caught sight of two known area troublemakers approaching the flagpole with an ax. Alerted, Helen quickly de-closeted her gun and rushed out to confront the men. After a tense standoff — approximating a Dirty Harry do-you-feel-lucky moment, with Harry a Victorian era schoolmarm — the shamefaced bad guys turned and left. No shots were fired, and the flag was never attacked again. Initially, the act went unreported.

Then, in 1892, The Youth’s Companion made a final grand push to get flags flying at every schoolhouse in the nation. The 400th anniversary of Columbus’s discovery of America was due to occur in October. In Chicago, the World’s Columbian Exposition, a grand World’s Fair, was due to open on that anniversary. The magazine saw an opportunity. Their staff lobbied Congress and President Benjamin Harrison to declare that particular Columbus Day a holiday and to issue resolutions and proclamations supporting the goal of a flag at every school, along with a standardized countrywide program for school children to follow in celebration on that day — for patriotism and the flag. A magazine staff member named Francis Bellamy chaired the national committee charged with putting together the standardized school celebration program.

It was in this context that the story of brave Helen Fenton defending the school flag first appeared, complete with mention of a mysterious “pledge of allegiance” she’d had her students utter. On close article inspection, it could be noticed that Helen’s school was located at “Columbia Corners” in

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BRAVE HELEN FENTONand the Unwritten Pledge of Allegiance

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(Left) Helen Fenton defending the flag, gun in hand.

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The afternoon concluded with a silent auction and raffle drawings. Beckler hopes that this will be an ongoing tradition in the community.

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an unnamed state that had been admitted to the Union on October 17, almost 30 years earlier. The byline of the article attributed it to one Harold Roberts. Mr. Roberts was Mr. Bellamy’s secretary. No state ever came into the Union on October 17. Columbia Corners was not on any map. And brave Helen Fenton never really did exist. But it was all in a day and age when elixirs routinely cured cancer in paid newspaper advertisements masquerading as truth, so no one really cared that with a wink and a nod, the first heroine and purveyor of our Pledge of Allegiance was a phantom. The point was that she was brave and patriotic... and raised ten bucks twice to buy flags!

One other curious point about the Helen Fenton story is that even though it mentioned a “pledge of allegiance,” the Pledge itself hadn’t even been written when the story was published. Francis Bellamy later set down the words in August, 1892, to meet a publishing deadline of September 8 for The Youth’s Companion to announce in detail the full planned program for Columbus Day celebrations, including the official proper wording of the pledge:

"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO MY FLAG AND THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS: ONE

NATION INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.”

Over time, of course, the pledge was modified. So that immigrants not think “my flag” meant the flag of their old country, “the flag of the United States of America” clarified the matter. “One nation indivisible” was an affirmation of the North’s victory in the Civil War and has remained in the Pledge, though no serious thought of regional secession exists today. “Under God” was added during the Cold War at the height of McCarthyism, just months after the Soviet Union exploded its first H-bomb. “Under God” distinguished us from the godless communists who would never make such a claim. Besides, if anything were to outrank thermonuclear armaments, it would be God.

The only other major change to our Pledge came not in the words, but in the physical salute to the flag. From 1892 until the early 1940s, the official salute taught to children was a raised straight arm with uplifted palm. By 1942, it looked too much like a Nazi salute, which differed only in turning the palm downward. As America entered into World War II, Congress made the hand-over-heart alignment the new official gesture of reverence toward the flag, making it vastly easier to spot photographic differences between the good guys and the bad.

And finally, in thinking of the fictitious heroine Helen Fenton today, it’s curious to note she’d likely now be hounded and hunted as a criminal. Having flagrantly violated Congress’s Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990, she’d be a slam-dunk for a felony conviction, facing $5,000 in fines and five years in a federal Graybar Hotel. Yes, today she’d just stir up a media circus and get “three hots and a cot” for all her trouble. And so it’s just as well Helen Fenton was always imaginary, set free long ago to roam the romantic imaginations of children. May she always remain that fierce feminine flag defender and our very first purveyor of an as yet unwritten Pledge of Allegiance... to the flag and to the indivisible nation she once so dearly loved... with liberty and justice for all.

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