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GWRRA Chapter IN-O June 2019
Chapter Directors
Charles & Kathy Friedman
(812) 550-2693
Assistant Chapter Director
Becky Cassitty
(812) 983-4209
rcturkeymomma@frontier.
com
Rider Education
Vernon Hunt
(812) 454-5763
Treasurer
Diane Angermeier
(812) 499-3577
Web Master
Dan Roberts
(270) 748-0301
Newsletter Editor
Cathy Roberts
(270) 748-1168
Historian
Becky Cassitty
(812) 983-4209
rcturkeymomma@frontier.
com
Membership
Enhancement
Wendy Bengert
(812) 454-4574
Couple of the Year
Charlie & Linda Willett
(270) 952-0016
The Golden
Eagle Gazette
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00. Everyone is always welcome!
chaptero.elementfx.com
10 BIKES FROM INDIANA CHAPTER O ATTENDED
THE 2019 BIKE BLESSING. photo courtesy of Jean Potwora
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Director’s Desk
Chapter Directors
Charles & Kathy
Friedman
Hello Chapter O!
We have had our fair share of rain this Spring. If it was raining, it
must have been a Saturday. Kathy and I would like to thank everyone who
attended Blessing of The Bikes. The date had to be changed at the last
minute due to rain. Sunday was beautiful so everything worked out. There
was total of 38 members from all three Chapter O locations.
It is hard to believe the Missouri District Rally is only days
away. We are really proud of all the Chapter O members attending the
rally. Thank you for representing Chapter O. Unfortunately, we cannot
join you, but look out next year!
Speaking of rallies, do not forget Illinois has their District Rally Aug
1st – Aug 3rd. It will be in Olney, IL. I have heard several members mention
they are going. Kathy and I will be there also. We should have a lot of fun.
Wing Ding is in Nashville, TN this year (Aug 29-30). Wings Over the
Smokies is Sep.26-Sept 28. That happens to be our Maggie Valley week. I
am sure we will visit the rally while we are there. Chapter O is really in a
rally mode this year.
There are plenty of rides planned for the month. I know you can
not attend every ride, but check your ride schedule. We hope you can
make it to some of the rides. The Mystery Ride is Saturday, June 29 & 30th.
This has always been a favorite of Chapter O. Lori and Mike are planning
the ride this year. I am sure it will be fun.
Ride Safe everyone!
Charles and Kathy
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Rider Education
Vernon Hunt
Rider Educator
To All Members and Members to be,
Rain, Rain go away please make it another day! The rain and wind has
made it a difficult year to go out and enjoy a ride with the other members
of the group unless you drive in a four wheeler. I am sure I am not the only
one feeling this way but I am sure the weather will co-operate soon.
I know it is not pleasant to look outside and see that the weather is not
favorable but when you have plans you make do what you need to do.
Saying this, it is very important to have the gear to travel to where you are
going, as the weather can change at any time. Rain suits are a must along
with foot wear that is waterproof. And don’t forget protection for your
hands as well. It is also a good idea to carry sunscreen for those days that
are more favorable to us. Another idea is to pack an extra sweatshirt just
in case of a temperature drop. A lot of us also carry something to keep us
cool especially on those warm and humid days.
If you are feeling overheated or just need to stop during a ride, please
advise the group of your situation and the group will accommodate you as
you are probably not the only one feeling this way. It is always a good idea
to prepare yourself for all types of riding situations and weather has a lot
to do with it. It is also a good idea to keep hydrated while riding as your
body needs this to function as the day goes on.
It is always a pleasure to get our steads out of the barn and enjoy a day
out without any issues and being prepared is always the way to go. Let us all
enjoy what we can and be safe and well in our travels that we will
remember for the rest of our life.
Ride safe so we can meet again,
Vernon Hunt
(Chapter O Ride Educator)
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Member Spotlight
Diane Angermeier
Treasurer
Willie & Beverly Wilson
Willie & Beverly have been Chapter O members since 1997.
They have 2 sons: Russ & Brady, and 1 daughter: Jennifer. They have 5
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Willie retired from Alcoa. Beverly retired from Ivy Tech Community College.
Their interests include Ham Radio, Hiking, Camping and of course
Motorcycle Riding.
Willie’s first bike was a 1965 Honda 305 Dream.
Since then their bikes included:
1994 1500 Goldwing
2000 1500 Goldwing
2005 1800 Goldwing
2012 1800 Goldwing trike
Their most memorable trip was in 2001. They did the 4-corner trip that
took them from home to San Ysidro in California, to Blaine in Washington,
Madawaska in Maine, and then to Key West in Florida. It was a total of
10,500 miles.
The Wilsons say that the best part of riding a Goldwing is the friends you
make along the way.
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District Rider Education
Rick & Debbie
Warmels
District Rider
Educator
We just got home from a terrific time at the PA rally. On the way home,
the day started out perfectly and we saw several bikes out enjoying the
great, dry weather. We noticed the predominant riding gear was short
sleeve shirts and no helmets. It’s no secret Debbie and I are both strong
advocates for ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time). Despite all our gear, I
got a nasty bee string and had multiple points of evidence of critters
kamakasing into our helmets, gloves, and boots.
We got to talking about what those folks riding in short sleeves and no
helmet must endure while riding. It’s gotta take a lot of the fun out of
tooling around on your bike when your face, arms, and legs are getting
pelted with various genres of the insect kingdom.
After discussing this topic of world importance, the weather decided to
change from sunny to windy, stormy, and violent. We then wondered if
those riders we saw getting bombarded by insects are any more prepared
for fast approaching storms.
As the storms came upon us, Debbie and I were as prepared as possible in
our rain suits (over our riding jackets). While I fought the fierce
crosswinds to keep us upright and in our lane, Debbie was taking note of
the cross roads in case we needed to let someone know where we were.
Thanks to our proper gear and training, we were both as prepared as we
could be to deal with the changing elements. Thankfully, a Speedway gas
station appeared and we waited out the worst of the storm in the relative
comfort of the gas pump awning.
We all make choices on what gear we wear. If you remember from
GWRRA rider courses, it’s about risk management and what we as riders
can do to minimize the risks associated with riding our bikes. Debbie and
I just hope everyone can live with our choices should an emergency arise.
Until next time……
Rick and Debbie Warmels
District Educators
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Minutes of Last Gathering
☺ Pledge of Allegiance
☺ The coffers are low and Dianne is accepting
donations.
☺ The chapter had a good discussion on Group Riding
Etiquette. Several items have been observed and/or
reported to Charles. Ginny asked the major items
of this discussion be put in the newsletter. They will
be in a separate section.
☺ Vernon talked about the lovely people who blow
their grass on the road. This is slippery and can clog
your air filter.
☺ Ginny won the candy jar this month.
When traveling this summer semi truck tiers are not the only
thing to worry about when passing an 18 wheeler. Watch out
for their blind spots too.
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June
14th
Flag Day
June
16th
Father’s
Day
June
21st
First Day
of
Summer
June 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 Diane
Angemeier’s Birthday
Mike & Lynda Schreiner’s Anniversary
4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 Debbie Weis’
Birthday
12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Jerry & Connie Nord’s
Anniversary
23 Lynn
Garrand’s Birthday
24 25 26 27 28 29
30
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Events Page
June 2019
1. 9th-Chapter Gathering
2. 29th-30th Mystery Ride
July 2019
1. 14th-Chapter Gathering
2. 14th-Observation Ride
August 2019
1. 1st-3rd-Illinois State Rally
2. 11th-Chapter Gathering
3. 27th-31st Wing Ding
4. 28th-29th Overnight Trip
Nashville, TN Wing Ding
September 2019
1. 8th-Chapter Gathering
2. 21st-David and Lynn Hunt’s
Cookout
3. 22nd-29th-Maggie Valley Week
4. 26th-28th-North Carolina Rally
October 2019
1. 13th-Chapter Gathering
November 2019
1. 10th-Chapter Gathering
December 2019
1. 7th-Christmas Party
January 2020
1. Chapter Gathering
February 2020
1. Chapter Gathering
2. 21st-22nd Winter Rendezvous
March 2020
1. Chapter Gathering
April 2020
1. Chapter Gathering
May 2020
1. Chapter Gathering
2. 15th-16th Spring Wing Warm Up
GWRRA ANNIVERSARY
Tom & Patty Broder members since 2016
Charles & Kathy Friedman members since 1996
Bob & Mary Hoagland members since 2003
Dennis & Debbie Juncker members since 2009
Richard & Martha Maile members since 2000
Bill Smith member since 2000
Mike Stonestreet member since 1992
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Ride Schedule Ride
meeting
places
are:
Henderson,
KY
Thorntons
Gas Station on
Highway 41
closest to the
twin bridges
2855 US
Highway 41
Evansville, IN
Marathon Gas
Station
Lynch & N
Burkhardt Rd
3526 Interstate Drive
At
Restaurant
The Chapter
will meet at the
restaurant
DATE MEET AT LEAVE TIME NAME CITY/STATE ESTIMATED
MILES
Saturday
June 1st
Evansville 4pm Dick Clark’s
Family Rest
Princeton 31
Sunday
June 2nd
Evansville 11am Commander’s
Grill Boonville, IN 13
Wednesday
June 5th
Henderson 6pm Rockhouse
on the River
Henderson,
KY
3
Saturday
June 8th
Henderson 10am Norman
McDonald’s
Country Inn
Philpot, KY 39
Sunday
June 9th
Evansville 10am Gottzz’s Carmi, IL 55
Saturday
June 15th
Evansville 12pm Schwartz
Family
Restaurant
Eckerty, IN 75
Sunday
June 16th
Henderson 10am The Catfish
Dock
Powderly,
KY
66
Thursday
June 20th
At
Restaurant
6pm Turoni’s
Forget-Me-
Not Inn
Evansville, IN
Saturday
June 22nd
Evansville 9am Overlook
Restaurant
Leaven-
worth, IN
76
Sunday
June 23rd
Henderson 10:30am Country
Cupboard
Madisonville,
KY
41
Saturday
June 29th –
Sunday June
30th
Mystery Ride
Wednesday
July 3rd
Evansville 6pm The Korner
Inn
Elberfield, IN 13
Saturday
July 6th
Henderson 10am The Oasis
Southwest
Grill
Kuttawa, KY 77
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Fun with GWRRA Business Cards Cathy Roberts
Mystery Ride June 29th-30th
Mystery Hotel
June 29th the chapter
will take off on their
annual Mystery Ride.
Mike and Lori Adkins
will be arranging this
year’s ride.
Call Mike and Lori to
reserve your spot at
the Mystery Hotel.
On our recent outing at Blessing of the Bikes, we once again had the opportunity to
use our GWRRA business cards. When we joined GWRRA, members were
encouraged to make these cards up and carry them with you. The fun is to give
them to those who admire your bike or to exchange cards with other GWRRA
members.
With computers in almost every household, these cards can be cheaply made in the
comfort of your computer chair. They can be as simple or as complicated as you
want to make them. You can print them out on thick paper and cut them out, print
them on specialized business card paper, or
you can send your design to Snapfish, Vista
Print, or even Staples.
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Eric Blakeman Charles and Kathy Friedman
A Chapter Director has to do many things. One of the most difficult
is writing an article about a fellow Chapter O member passing.
Eric and his wife Jane were members several years ago. I am sure
there will be some of you who have not had the pleasure of knowing Eric
and Jane, so let me tell you a few things about our friend Eric.
Eric and Jane were active members about 16 years ago. Eric had a
mowing business with his main client being the City of Henderson. He had
a strong work ethic. He did not have an opportunity to ride often, but he
enjoyed being with everyone when he did.
Eric had a great sense of humor, always a smile on his face and a quick
joke. Although he was no longer active in the Chapter, he kept in contact
with most of us by forwarding us a joke via e-mail. It was his way of letting
us know he still cared.
He was a very patriotic. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in
Vietnam. Eric loved America and he was not afraid to let you know it. Jane
was always smiling, laughing, and quick with a hug. She called yesterday to
let me know about Eric. One of the last things she said was “she loved me.”
Jane shared Eric’s patriotism.
When Rolling Thunder was formed is was only natural Eric and Jane
were one of the first members. They tried to be members of both
Chapters for a while, but it was clear Eric’s heart was with Rolling Thunder.
Eric and Jane thrived within Rolling Thunder. Often, we would see their fac-
es on the news as Rolling Thunder would welcome a service member home
from serving overseas. One of their passions was being a member of the
Missing Man Table Presentation Team.
Eric, we would like to “Thank You” for your service, and for your
friendship. We will miss your e-mails. Rest In Peace Eric. You deserve it.
Charles and Kathy
Eric Blakeman 2014
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RFTW XXXI RUN FOR THE WALL Ginny Edwards
Run for the Wall (Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.) was
started in 1989 by James Gregory and Bill Evans, two Vietnam veterans. They traveled
across the country on motorcycles talking about unaccounted for veterans of all
U. S. wars.
The ride is a fund raising event to promote healing of all veterans and families,
honors and supports all military personnel, and calls for accounting of prisoner of war
and those missing in action. The funds go to maintaining the Vietnam Veterans Wall in
Washington D.C.
There are several routes: Central Route Hub, Midway route hub, southern
route hub, and sandbox route hub. The central route Hub comes through our part of
the U.S. The caravan came through Evansville on I64 on May 21st. It was their 74th
day on the road. They started this leg of their journey in Wentzville, MO and were
headed for Corydon, IN.
Interesting fact: Wentzville, MO, has the first Vietnam Veteran Memorial that
was built in the U.S. It’s a single column of red Missouri granite topped by a carved figure of an eagle. Inscribed on the base is “Vietnam Veterans Memorial December
1967” and “wither thou goest, I will go.”
All along the route of this motorcycle trek, riders are greeted with flags
waving, salutes, people cheering, and they are given dinners and ceremonial greetings
by veterans and many other people.
This year 587 people registered for the ride for all routes.
The mission of the ride is to promote healing for all veterans and families,
honors and supports all military personnel, and calls for accounting of prisoners of
war and those mission in action.
RFTW is a stand alone organization free from affiliations either corporate or
political and is open to all individuals. RFTW is not an opportunity for political views
or ideology. The event does not condone or support or encourage cornel conflict.
May 21, 2019 @ 4:30p.m., our viewpoint of the ride was from the overpass
on I64 and Falsonville Road in Warrick County. As we waited for the caravan to
approach this point, we waved our flags and greeted all traffic as it passed under us.
Many vehicles honked, flashed lights, and occupants waved. It brought tears to my
eyes. Our nation is great and we have so many blessings to be thankful for. One
passerby on Falsoniville Road stopped and asked what this was about. Upon telling
him, he said he was a Vietnam vet. He received no welcome home when he returned
and many turned their backs on him. I said I was sorry he was treated that way, and
thanked him for his service and saluted him. What a shame!
In thinking about our country today, every one of us needs to show more
patriotism and encourage others to do it. Let’s help preserve our country’s pride and
what it means to be an American.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
(cont. on next page)
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RFTW XXXI RUN FOR THE WALL Ginny Edwards
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Bike Blessing 2019 Diane Angermeier
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Blessing of the Bikes Kathy Friedman
Chapter O Way!
On May 5th, 16 members of Chapter O-IN rode to Aviston, IL for a Triple O
Blessing of The Bikes. Charles and Kathy were joined by Cathy & Dan, Charlie &
Linda, Jim & Mary, Tom & Patty, Vern & Diane, Mike & Lynda, Becky, and Wendy. It
was a gorgeous day (nothing like the day before), beautiful blue skies, not too hot or
cold. The weather made the one-way, three-hour trip enjoyable. After a short break in
Mt. Vernon, IL to stretch our legs and get a soft drink, we were on our way. Shortly after 12 pm we pulled into the parking lot of St. Francis of Assisi to join
Chapter O-IL and Chapter 0-MO for the Blessing of The Bikes. The parking lot is large.
The bikes are always grouped at the end of the lot by the church. We usually have a
large group, so it is quite a show when we pull into the lot, ride by the other Chapter
Os and back into our parking places. There was a total of 38 people. We had 16
members, plus Father Dan, Chapter O-IL had 14 members and Chapter 0-MO had 7
members.
As soon as we were off the bikes, Father Dan began the blessing of the bikes. Dan
has blessed our bikes many times before (benefit of having a brother for a priest), but
for me it is so special to have not only our Chapter O, but Chapter O-IL and Chapter
O-MO to join us.
Dan Ribbing with the Illinois Chapter O had “Triple O Blessing of the Bikes” t-shirts
available for purchase. He also had made arrangements for lunch at “Aviston Family
Restaurant”. After a wonderful lunch, all three Chapter Os headed home.
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It Almost Didn’t Happen Dan Ribbing
We had everything ready. The venue was reserved, the caterer was going to have what
promised to be a delicious meal prepared, the schedule was complete. Everything was
ready. Except the weather....
The “Triple “O” Bike Blessing” was scheduled for Saturday May 4th at noon. The
problem was Indiana “O”, the hosts of the event, were going to need to ride in what
appeared to be a constant rain for over two hours before they would get into the clear
skies of Southern Illinois before arriving for the blessing and then would most likely hit
that same rain system less than an hour after leaving and ride in it again for two to
three hours to get home. That's not something most of us enjoy and they thought it
best to cancel the blessing.
For this year, there is no option of picking another weekend as a contingent of
Indiana's Chapter O members have scheduled an extended ride from coast to coast,
leaving in just a couple of weeks and no available weekends before then. Cancellation
appeared to be the only viable option. It's their show! The phone call between myself and Indiana Chapter “O”, Charles Friedman, Friday concluded with the agreement it
was best to cancel.
A few minutes after discussing the cancellation, the director from Indiana “O” called
me back and said he had spoken to his brother, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in
Aviston, and had decided Sunday would work for them, Plans were going to need to be
modified quickly. The caterer and venue for lunch were canceled. With the advent of
these modern devices we all enjoy, the word was spread rapidly. We were going to
have the bikes blessed at noon on Sunday for those that could change their plans and
attend.
Sunday brought dry pavement, partly cloudy skies, moderate temperatures, and friends
from three states to a small town in Southern Illinois. Twenty motorcycles were joined
by a few vehicles with participants recovering from “off-season” medical procedures.
Father Dan presented a few scriptural readings pertinent to the event and proceeded
to bless each bike, trike, and member. It was a great group of members with sixteen
from Indiana, seven from Missouri, and fourteen from our chapter.
Father Dan brought the participation count up to 38. Thanks to Jean Potwora, we took
photographs of each individual chapter, Missouri O, Illinois O, and Indiana O, and a
group photo of all attendees. A surprise for everyone this year was the arrival of a
videographer, Clint Schrage, who monitored and filmed the event using a drone high
above the participants providing a “sky high” view.
The group headed to a local restaurant (what's a ride without lunch?) where
pleasantries and stories were exchanged. We enjoyed serving as liaison for the event
and hope everyone had a great time. We hope the members of Indiana “O” enjoyed
themselves and they see fit to invite our chapter and Missouri “O” to the next blessing
so we can, once again, have a “Triple “O” Bike Blessing”
“The whole gang.”
(cont. on next page)
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Group Riding Etiquette Charles Friedman
1) Do your T-Clock before every ride. This is for your and everyone else’s safety.
2) Make sure to start each ride with a full tank of gas and an empty bladder.
3) Of course no alcohol.
4) Wear a helmet.
5) Stay in formation and stagger the bikes—trikes stagger also.
6) New riders should be in the middle of the group.
7) The bike in front of you owns the entire lane to the right or to the left. Do not
enter their space. They might need to swerve to avoid a road issue.
8) Never pass a group member on the right or on the left, curve or no curve.
9) Keep the pace set by the leader. No gapping. Gapping creates problems with four
wheelers and with communication. Not gapping saves fuel and is safer. If you cannot
keep the pace, tell the leader so the entire group can adjust their speed.
10) If a navigational error is made by the leader do not break out on your own. Stay
with the group until the leader realizes the mistake and guides the group in the right
direction. 11) Be considerate of other vehicles. Do not try to intimidate them. If they want to
merge in front of you, let them in. They are bigger than you are.
12) If a car merges into the group, give it space and wait for it to move. Most cars do
not want to be in a group of bikes and will move on their own. Most are wanting to
turn off of the roadway or are entering the roadway.
13) Don’t block intersections without approval from the police department. If the group
has permission to do so, it will be pointed out before the ride.
14) Point out road hazards: holes, road kill, tire strips, gravel, ect…
15) Do not run bright lights in the group. Fog lights are ok.
16) Maintain a distance of two seconds between each member of the group.
17) New riders should not carry passengers when riding in a group.
18) Make sure you know who you pull aside of at lights and if that is ok with the other
rider. Some bikes take off weaving and the other bike will be in their space. Double
trikes should not happen because they are too wide to fit in a lane.
19) If an accident or problem occurs do not panic and stop suddenly. This can cause a
pile up. The lead bike should find a safe place to stop. Stay together as possible.
20) If a member of the group is pulled over by a police officer, the entire group should
find a safe spot to pull over too, but a little piece down the road.
21) Take caution when parking a large number of vehicles at a restaurant or place of
business.
22) Ride your own ride, know your limits. Let the leader know your limits before the
ride starts.
https://driving-test.org/beninner-drivers/motorcycle-Group-riding/
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High Blood Pressure Cathy Roberts RN, BSN
High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it typically has no symptoms.
About 20% of Americans who have high blood pressure don’t even know it.
Untreated high blood pressure can lead to serious health threats like kidney damage,
memory loss, peripheral artery disease, erectile dysfunction in men, vision loss, heart
disease and stroke. Make sure you monitor your blood pressure regularly at the same
time of day and keep a log of your numbers. If you see anything abnormal, talk to your
doctor about it.
Blood pressure can sometimes be managed by:
Maintaining a healthy weight.
Limiting intake of sodium to 1,500 mg per day.
Eating foods rich in potassium.
Limiting alcohol intake.
Being physically active.
Not smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke.
Taking medication as your doctor tells you.
Systolic blood pressure, the top number, measures how much pressure your blood
exerts against your artery walls when the heart beats. Diastolic blood pressure, the
bottom number, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
between beats.
The blood pressure guidelines per the American Heart Association are:
Normal: Less than 120 (systolic) and less than 80 (diastolic).
Elevated: 120-129 (systolic) and 80 or higher (diastolic).
Hypertension stage 1: 130-139 (systolic) or 80-89 (diastolic).
Hypertension stage 2: 140 or higher (systolic) or 90 (diastolic) or higher.
Hypertensive crisis: Higher than 180 (systolic) or higher than 120 (diastolic).
Resources: https://www.heart.org Margareta M. Furdui, RN, BSN, BC Health Management Specialist
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A Stroll Through History Kathy Friedman
It was day 2 of the first part of our cross-country trip when we pulled
into Lexington, VA. We had been traveling for two days in the cold (the high
was low 50s). Our adventure had been cloudy for the most part.
Occasionally, the sun would tease us with a brief appearance, and then
disappear again.
Mid-day we found ourselves in front of the Stonewall Jackson Memorial
Cemetery. The clouds were beginning to break and there was hope of
sunshine for the first time. It is amazing what a little sun can do for your
spirits! We decided to park the bikes and do a little investigating.
The cemetery was well kept with plenty of giant trees blowing gently in the
wind. We were enjoying looking at the old head stones when we saw
him -General Stonewall Jackson. It was not General Jackson’s ghost, but a
sculpture in the middle of the cemetery. The sculptor was Edward V.
Valentine. The sculpture was given to General Jackson’s family in 1895. The
area was fenced in as it was a family plot. Buried with the general was his
first wife Elinor. She had passed away during childbirth. Their stillborn son
was buried with her, as was his second wife Mary Anna, and their three
month old daughter Mary. His second daughter Julia Christian and her
husband William Christian, along with their second child Thomas Jonathan
Jackson Christian, were also buried in the plot. Thomas Christian was a U.S.
Army Brigadier General during World War II.
I was a little intrigued by the general and decided to do a little research.
General Jackson was returning in the dark to his camp in Chancellorsville,
VA (about an hour from Washington DC) when he was shot in the arm
twice by a Confederate soldier from the 18th North Carolina Infantry.
(cont. on next page)
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A Stroll Through History Kathy Friedman
“Halt, who goes there?” had been shouted. General Jackson identified
himself. Unfortunately, the infantryman thought it was a Yankee trick and
gave the n order to “Fire.” General Jackson was hit twice in the left arm.
As was standard procedure during the Civil War, his arm was amputated
and about to be thrown on a pile of limbs behind the medical tent. His
military chaplain took the disregarded arm and gave it a Christian burial.
General Jackson passed away eight days later from pneumonia. His body
was sent to Lexington, Va. for burial. His wife was asked at the time of his
death if she wanted his arm sent home with him. She declined since his
arm was given a Christian burial. So General Jackson had two funerals.
Also, buried at the cemetery were 144 Confederate veterans. Placed at
the bottom of the headstones was an iron cross called the Southern Cross
of Honor with CSA on the cross. CSA stood for Confederate States of
America. The crosses were placed on the graves for two reasons. The first
being so the graves would not be confused with a Yankee grave, and the
second so their service would not be forgotten.
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GWRRA National and Indiana District Contacts
GWRRA National
President
Anita and JR Alkire
Director GWRRA
Jere and Sherry Goodman
Rider Education
Tim and Anna Grimes
Membership Enhancement
Larry and Penny Anthony
Indiana District Staff
District Directors
Ray & Melinda Faber
(765) 307-0134
District Ride Educator
Rick & Debbie Warmels
(206) 740-2321
Membership Enhancement
Wendy Bengert
(812) 454-4574
Ride Coordinators
Tim & Wendy Watson
(502) 419-0989
(260) 503-4447 [email protected]
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GWRRA National Event Wing Ding 41 Aug 27th-31st
2019
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Indiana Events April 1st-October 31st
The POINTS OF INTEREST form is provided with a column
on the left side so riders can keep a record of the date they visit-
ed a destination. Taking a selfie or picture of your bike while at
each location is encouraged also. Pictures verify you were there
but they also can be used to encourage others to want to go out
and see the things we have enjoyed.
A $100 prize will be given to one individual who visits a mini-
mum of sixteen of the locations between 4/1/19 and
10/31/19. A $25 second prize will also be given. The winners of
the two money awards will be determined by a drawing from all
the names of those who have visited a minimum of sixteen of the
destinations.
The member does not have to go into a location, purchase
admission ticket, eat there, or do anything other than actually
visit the location. They are encouraged though to take advantage
of being there and to enjoy what the location represents. A
Google search often helps a person understand the reason the
location was put on the list and can make the visit more
interesting.
Let’s ride and enjoy seeing what’s in Indiana. Riders can then fill
out the date of their visits and scan the filled out sheets to
[email protected]. They can also be mailed to Lonny Hunter,
1123 E 650 S, Markleville, IN 46056.
For questions regarding this challenge to go out and see what’s
there, feel free to call or contact:
Lonny Hunter 765-425-5213
PS. There is in some situations an * and no destination. If you
know of an interesting site in that county that you think others
might want to visit, notify Lonny and let’s get the list updated.
The Game Sheets can be found on the Indiana website.
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Indiana Events February 21st-22nd 2020
The Game Sheets can be found on the Indiana website.
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Chapter IN-O is affiliated with the Gold Wing Road Riders
Association. It is located in Indiana’s District. The chapter was
chartered in 1988 and has members from Evansville, Indiana,
Southwestern Indiana, and Northwestern Kentucky.
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association is the world’s largest
social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wings
and Valkyrie motorcycles. We are actually a large family who live
by the following motto:
Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge
Chapter IN-O meets the second Sunday of every month at:
Archie & Clyde’s
8309 Bell Oaks Drive
Newburgh, IN 47630
We eat at 5:00 and meet at 6:00 Everyone is always welcome!
