OHIO VALLEY CHAPTER, INSSAR
Community Service
2009
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February 21, 2009
Don Counts, a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter, INSSAR attended a ceremony for the members
of the 163rd Field Artillery, National Guard, Evansville, In. The Unit was being honored at The Centre in
Evansville after the Units second assignment to Iraq. Don Counts, also a member of the
Patriot Guard is shown here holding a Certificate and U.S. Flag to be presented to the 163rd.
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Don Counts, manning an informational table at Ivy Tech, Thursday March 19, 2009.
The event was Ivy Tech Disability Services Program Day.. Don represented the
Governors Council For People With Disabilities.
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This photo from Christian Co., Ky.
J. D. Strouth.
J. D. Strouth was deployed February 16-17, 2009 through Baptist Relief to Ohio County, Ky.
on a chain saw crew to help clean downed trees and limbs created by the late January, 2009
ice storm that devastated most Kentucky Counties.
J. D. reports that as he was not certified as a chain saw operator, he was pushed up to a higher job.
The higher job carried the job title of Puller. A Puller was the person assigned the very important job of
dragging the limbs to the burn pile. --------- Thank you J. D. for a job Well Done!!
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J. H. CASTLE ELEM. SCHOOL
Newburgh, Indiana
May 7, 2009
Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the fifth graders about a
Rev. War soldiers lifestyles. 
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey talks to the
students about a ladies life during the Rev. War.
Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle.
Ken Gilkey assist Mrs. Gilkey in showing ladies apparell
But, the most interesting item was the musket
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Sept 12, 2009
Don Counts, second from left, a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter, INSSAR , at the 2009 Family
Day in the Park. Don is with the Evansville-Vanderburgh Advisory Board for People With Disabilities
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HOME SCHOOL
Central Library
Evansville, Indiana
Sept 28, 2009
Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the home schooled about a
Rev. War soldiers lifestyles. 
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey assist
Ken with the presentation
Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle.
The children all came up after the presentation
to handle the clothes.
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DONATION
Indianapolis, In.
Oct. 13, 2009
Compatriot Chris Myers did the ultimate in Community Service when he went to Indianapolis and
donated bone marrow. The recipient was an unknown 60 year old male with refractory anemia.
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GHOST WALK
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Princeton, Ky
Oct. 24, 2009
Compatriot Kenneth Gilkey, SAR & Peggy Gilkey, Gen John Caldwell DAR and SAR
Ladies Aux. member,were potraying William Prince & Elizabeth Prince
William Prince, a Revolutionary War Captain in the SC Militia, was the founder of Princeton, Ky.
This Historical Ghost Walk was held in the city cemetery, (Cedar Hill) and was based
on some of the historical people who were instrumental in the building of Princeton
The Ghost Walk was a fundraiser for the Caldwell Co., Ky. Historical Society.
_____________________
Don Counts Receives Awards
Oct. Nov., 2009
Don Counts received this
Hero Award from
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, Oct., 2009 
Don received this Marine award Nov.2009
_____________________
Disability Seminar
Indianapolis, In.
Nov. 16-17, 2009
Compatriot Don Counts, at the
GCPD Conference, Indianapolis, In.
_____________________
February 21, 2009
Don Counts, a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter, INSSAR attended a ceremony for the members
of the 163rd Field Artillery, National Guard, Evansville, In. The Unit was being honored at The Centre in
Evansville after the Units second assignment to Iraq. Don Counts, also a member of the
Patriot Guard is shown here holding a Certificate and U.S. Flag to be presented to the 163rd.
_____________________
Don Counts, manning an informational table at Ivy Tech, Thursday March 19, 2009.
The event was Ivy Tech Disability Services Program Day.. Don represented the
Governors Council For People With Disabilities.
_____________________
This photo from Christian Co., Ky.
J. D. Strouth.
J. D. Strouth was deployed February 16-17, 2009 through Baptist Relief to Ohio County, Ky.
on a chain saw crew to help clean downed trees and limbs created by the late January, 2009
ice storm that devastated most Kentucky Counties.
J. D. reports that as he was not certified as a chain saw operator, he was pushed up to a higher job.
The higher job carried the job title of Puller. A Puller was the person assigned the very important job of
dragging the limbs to the burn pile. --------- Thank you J. D. for a job Well Done!!
_____________________
J. H. CASTLE ELEM. SCHOOL
Newburgh, Indiana
May 7, 2009
Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the fifth graders about a
Rev. War soldiers lifestyles.
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey talks to the
students about a ladies life during the Rev. War.
Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle.
Ken Gilkey assist Mrs. Gilkey in showing ladies apparell
But, the most interesting item was the musket
_____________________
Sept 12, 2009
Don Counts, second from left, a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter, INSSAR , at the 2009 Family
Day in the Park. Don is with the Evansville-Vanderburgh Advisory Board for People With Disabilities
_____________________
HOME SCHOOL
Central Library
Evansville, Indiana
Sept 28, 2009
Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the home schooled about a
Rev. War soldiers lifestyles.
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey assist
Ken with the presentation
Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle.
The children all came up after the presentation
to handle the clothes.
_____________________
DONATION
Indianapolis, In.
Oct. 13, 2009
Compatriot Chris Myers did the ultimate in Community Service when he went to Indianapolis and
donated bone marrow. The recipient was an unknown 60 year old male with refractory anemia.
_____________________
GHOST WALK
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Princeton, Ky
Oct. 24, 2009
Compatriot Kenneth Gilkey, SAR & Peggy Gilkey, Gen John Caldwell DAR and SAR
Ladies Aux. member,were potraying William Prince & Elizabeth Prince
William Prince, a Revolutionary War Captain in the SC Militia, was the founder of Princeton, Ky.
This Historical Ghost Walk was held in the city cemetery, (Cedar Hill) and was based
on some of the historical people who were instrumental in the building of Princeton
The Ghost Walk was a fundraiser for the Caldwell Co., Ky. Historical Society.
_____________________
Don Counts Receives Awards
Oct. Nov., 2009
Don Counts received this
Hero Award from
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, Oct., 2009
Don received this Marine award Nov.2009
_____________________
Disability Seminar
Indianapolis, In.
Nov. 16-17, 2009
Compatriot Don Counts, at the
GCPD Conference, Indianapolis, In.
_____________________
Don Counts, manning an informational table at Ivy Tech, Thursday March 19, 2009.
The event was Ivy Tech Disability Services Program Day.. Don represented the
Governors Council For People With Disabilities.
_____________________
This photo from Christian Co., Ky.
J. D. Strouth.
J. D. Strouth was deployed February 16-17, 2009 through Baptist Relief to Ohio County, Ky.
on a chain saw crew to help clean downed trees and limbs created by the late January, 2009
ice storm that devastated most Kentucky Counties.
J. D. reports that as he was not certified as a chain saw operator, he was pushed up to a higher job.
The higher job carried the job title of Puller. A Puller was the person assigned the very important job of
dragging the limbs to the burn pile. --------- Thank you J. D. for a job Well Done!!
_____________________
J. H. CASTLE ELEM. SCHOOL
Newburgh, Indiana
May 7, 2009
Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the fifth graders about a
Rev. War soldiers lifestyles.
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey talks to the
students about a ladies life during the Rev. War.
Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle.
Ken Gilkey assist Mrs. Gilkey in showing ladies apparell
But, the most interesting item was the musket
_____________________
Sept 12, 2009
Don Counts, second from left, a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter, INSSAR , at the 2009 Family
Day in the Park. Don is with the Evansville-Vanderburgh Advisory Board for People With Disabilities
_____________________
HOME SCHOOL
Central Library
Evansville, Indiana
Sept 28, 2009
Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the home schooled about a
Rev. War soldiers lifestyles.
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey assist
Ken with the presentation
Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle.
The children all came up after the presentation
to handle the clothes.
_____________________
DONATION
Indianapolis, In.
Oct. 13, 2009
Compatriot Chris Myers did the ultimate in Community Service when he went to Indianapolis and
donated bone marrow. The recipient was an unknown 60 year old male with refractory anemia.
_____________________
GHOST WALK
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Princeton, Ky
Oct. 24, 2009
Compatriot Kenneth Gilkey, SAR & Peggy Gilkey, Gen John Caldwell DAR and SAR
Ladies Aux. member,were potraying William Prince & Elizabeth Prince
William Prince, a Revolutionary War Captain in the SC Militia, was the founder of Princeton, Ky.
This Historical Ghost Walk was held in the city cemetery, (Cedar Hill) and was based
on some of the historical people who were instrumental in the building of Princeton
The Ghost Walk was a fundraiser for the Caldwell Co., Ky. Historical Society.
_____________________
Don Counts Receives Awards
Oct. Nov., 2009
Don Counts received this
Hero Award from
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, Oct., 2009
Don received this Marine award Nov.2009
_____________________
Disability Seminar
Indianapolis, In.
Nov. 16-17, 2009
Compatriot Don Counts, at the
GCPD Conference, Indianapolis, In.
_____________________
| J. D. Strouth. |
on a chain saw crew to help clean downed trees and limbs created by the late January, 2009
ice storm that devastated most Kentucky Counties.
J. D. reports that as he was not certified as a chain saw operator, he was pushed up to a higher job.
The higher job carried the job title of Puller. A Puller was the person assigned the very important job of
dragging the limbs to the burn pile. --------- Thank you J. D. for a job Well Done!!
J. H. CASTLE ELEM. SCHOOL
Newburgh, Indiana
May 7, 2009
Newburgh, Indiana
May 7, 2009
| Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the fifth graders about a Rev. War soldiers lifestyles. |
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey talks to the students about a ladies life during the Rev. War. |
| Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle. |
Ken Gilkey assist Mrs. Gilkey in showing ladies apparell |
But, the most interesting item was the musket
Sept 12, 2009
Don Counts, second from left, a member of the Ohio Valley Chapter, INSSAR , at the 2009 Family
Day in the Park. Don is with the Evansville-Vanderburgh Advisory Board for People With Disabilities
_____________________
HOME SCHOOL
Central Library
Evansville, Indiana
Sept 28, 2009
Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the home schooled about a
Rev. War soldiers lifestyles.
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey assist
Ken with the presentation
Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle.
The children all came up after the presentation
to handle the clothes.
_____________________
DONATION
Indianapolis, In.
Oct. 13, 2009
Compatriot Chris Myers did the ultimate in Community Service when he went to Indianapolis and
donated bone marrow. The recipient was an unknown 60 year old male with refractory anemia.
_____________________
GHOST WALK
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Princeton, Ky
Oct. 24, 2009
Compatriot Kenneth Gilkey, SAR & Peggy Gilkey, Gen John Caldwell DAR and SAR
Ladies Aux. member,were potraying William Prince & Elizabeth Prince
William Prince, a Revolutionary War Captain in the SC Militia, was the founder of Princeton, Ky.
This Historical Ghost Walk was held in the city cemetery, (Cedar Hill) and was based
on some of the historical people who were instrumental in the building of Princeton
The Ghost Walk was a fundraiser for the Caldwell Co., Ky. Historical Society.
_____________________
Don Counts Receives Awards
Oct. Nov., 2009
Don Counts received this
Hero Award from
Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, Oct., 2009
Don received this Marine award Nov.2009
_____________________
Disability Seminar
Indianapolis, In.
Nov. 16-17, 2009
Compatriot Don Counts, at the
GCPD Conference, Indianapolis, In.
_____________________
HOME SCHOOL
Central Library
Evansville, Indiana
Sept 28, 2009
Central Library
Evansville, Indiana
Sept 28, 2009
| Compatriot Ken Gilkey tells the home schooled about a Rev. War soldiers lifestyles. |
DAR / SAR Ladies Aux. member Peggy Gilkey assist Ken with the presentation |
| Most were interested in the soldiers lifestyle. |
The children all came up after the presentation to handle the clothes. |
DONATION
Indianapolis, In.
Oct. 13, 2009
Indianapolis, In.
Oct. 13, 2009
Compatriot Chris Myers did the ultimate in Community Service when he went to Indianapolis and
donated bone marrow. The recipient was an unknown 60 year old male with refractory anemia.
GHOST WALK
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Princeton, Ky
Oct. 24, 2009
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Princeton, Ky
Oct. 24, 2009
Compatriot Kenneth Gilkey, SAR & Peggy Gilkey, Gen John Caldwell DAR and SAR
Ladies Aux. member,were potraying William Prince & Elizabeth Prince
William Prince, a Revolutionary War Captain in the SC Militia, was the founder of Princeton, Ky.
This Historical Ghost Walk was held in the city cemetery, (Cedar Hill) and was based
on some of the historical people who were instrumental in the building of Princeton
The Ghost Walk was a fundraiser for the Caldwell Co., Ky. Historical Society.
Don Counts Receives Awards
Oct. Nov., 2009
Oct. Nov., 2009
| Don Counts received this Hero Award from Indiana Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, Oct., 2009 |
Don received this Marine award Nov.2009 |
Disability Seminar
Indianapolis, In.
Nov. 16-17, 2009
Indianapolis, In.
Nov. 16-17, 2009
Compatriot Don Counts, at the GCPD Conference, Indianapolis, In.