Saturday, October 24, 2009    1:00PM
All are invited to join grateful Americans and the descendant of Ebenezer
Ayres this Saturday at the Revolutionary War Monument (south of the Iowa
State Capital bldg, behind the large Soldiers and Sailors monument) for a
brief and moving ceremony.

248 years after his birth, 228 years after his Patriotic service in the
Revolutionary War and 175 years after settling in Iowa, Ebenezer Ayres will
finally be recognized and honored with the carving of his name into
the Revolutionary War Veterans buried in Iowa Monument.  Patriot Ayres name
will join the 39 other documented veterans on this magnificent pillar.

Please forward this invitation on to any and all that would like to join in
this brief celebration of all Iowa veterans of all times.

Central Iowa Chapter Compatriots,

Just a quick note to let you know of some of the activities of your Central
Iowa Chapter Compatriots.

On September 2nd members helped with a ceremony that brought the Flag from
Ground Zero on 9-11 to the Iowa State Capital.  I was honored to have
assisted with holding this flag through the Capital Rotunda.
http://iowavalor.com/

Some of our members have been working on a joint project with the Iowa
Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to honor Sara A.
Palmer ("Aunt Becky") of Civil War fame.

I won't give you the details.  If interested Google Sarah A. Palmer, Aunt
Becky, Civil War and you will find her.

 This fascinating woman's grave in Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines was
recently "rediscovered" by some of our members.

 We have determined that a historical plaque needs to be placed telling of
her historical significance.  We hope to procure a military stone and have
the plaque placed on the reverse side.  At the same time we plan to sand
down the rusted flag pole, refinish it and fly the colors illuminated with a
solar powered light,

Listen to the Van and Bonnie (1040 AM radio) show on Sept 16th after 8:25am
for more details.

Sept 26th at 10:00AM there is an opportunity for a tour of Woodlands
cemetery. For those that might prefer to exercise their elbow instead of
their legs we will have a short get together at Gateway Market afterwards.
 Anyone interested please notify Mike Rowley at 
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  or
515-975-0498.

The Editor of the Iowa Patriot has offered nearly a half a page in the
November issue for information submitted by Central Iowa Chapter members.
Send me any story ideas, letters to the editor, photos be they historical or
current, local events, etc and I will forward them on.  Send me photos of
your Patriot ancestor's grave site or letters or personal items for others
to enjoy.

Other items of interest...

September 4-6   http://www.civilwardays.org/

October 10-11  Winterset, Iowa Covered Bridge Festival

Sunday evening at Living History Farms for some rock'n  blues for the Annual
Blues Fest?

Bring your favorite folding chair and a cooler of refreshments and enjoy the
music.

FYI: Ronnie Baker Brooks at 9:00 pm is worth the price of admission
($15.00).  The Blues Fest is both Saturday and Sunday with two stages


Respectfully,

Mike Rowley
Treasurer, Central Iowa Chapter