Just a friendly reminder...

Greetings All,

I just wanted to send out a quick reminder about our second event of the year which is set for next weekend June 9^th & 10^th at Beaver Creek State Park (1stbrigade.com/jackson-in-the-valley-reenactment.php). The registration fee is $10.00 and you can get the forms on-line from the website I just referenced above. I do have three members that gave me their registrations and they are as follow: 1^st Sgt. Andy Kaminski, Tom Simich, and Tim Brown. Preregistration is still open until June 8^th and they are allowing walk-ons for a $10.00 fee, but you don’t get breakfast Sunday morning for walking on. I will not be able to attend due to having to work that weekend, so you will have to register on your own or walk-on for the event. Second, many of you that came out to Burton saw a new face in the rank & file of our band of merry men. That new face is Matt Livingston and he will be a member with us here in the 5^th Ohio. So, please next time you see him, welcome him to our group. Third, a big thank you to all the members that came out to Burton and the Memorial Day Parade this past weekend. If anybody has any photos from Burton or the Parade and would like them on the website, please send them to me and I can get them on there. Finally, Beaver Creek will be our last event for awhile. Our next event will be our annual favorite Hale Farm set for August 11^th & 12^th, and preregistration is $10.00 and is due by June 30^th. Those I have received registrations from are as follows: 1^st Sgt. Andy Kaminski (shocker), Ken Hillegass, and Tim Brown. Those wishing to have me register for them can mail me there $10.00 or register on your own by going to Hale Farm’s website: www.wrhs.org/Properties/Civil_War_Reenactment_Encampment and if you do register on your own please let me know when you do. That is all I have for now, and if I don’t talk to you all until Hale Farm have a safe, fun, happy summer!

Respectfully,

Brian

Chairman, 5^th Ohio

First Call for Beaver Creek!

"Jackson in the Valley"
June 9-10, 2012
Beaver Creek State Park - East Liverpool, OH

This is the next event on the Birney's Division 2d Battalion schedule. Colonel Smith has work obligations. Major Bob Penix will be commanding the Federal forces for this one so you know you are going to see some hot fighting!!

Walk-ons are permitted. Click the link below for all of the event information including registration details.

http://www.1stbrigade.com/jackson-in-the-valley-reenactment.php

At this time, we are asking for a estimated count of Federal reenactors.

1. Unit name.
2. How many MILITARY personnel?
3. How many CIVILIANS?
4. Number of tents and type.

Please EMAIL the above information to clsmith@5thohio.com as soon as possible.

Help needed at Hale Farm this weekend

The Wood Chopper's Ball
Saturday, June 6 - 9 am to 1 pm

Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264

Union and Confederate reenactors are needed to help cut fire wood for the 2012 Civil War reenactment at Hale Farm & Village coming up in August!

People will be needed to run chain saws and log splitters. Bring your own gloves and wear appropriate work clothing. Hale Farm will be providing drinks and lunch!

You must be 18 to run equipment. If you have any questions, please post them here.
 
PLEASE email Chris Smith at clsmith@5thohio.com  no later than MAY 31st if you are able to participate so you can be added to the list. Thank you!

Big Weekend Ahead...(UPDATE)

UPDATE.

Parade information is as follows (From Paco): Line up starts at 7am at the "shopping" center lot.  There will not be water available at the start, but at the end.  Those going to the cemetery in uniform are expected to salute.  We are between two vehicles and I've already spoken to them and they are aware that we are walking so hopefully they'll keep that in mind.  I don't know if Brian wanted to get a hold of the parade people and have them give us some room.  That's up to Brian.  At the end of the parade everyone is instructed to keep moving to keep the end of the parade clear.   Portage Trail is going to be shut down at 715am. 

Big Weekend Ahead...

Greetings All,

I just wanted to send out a quick reminder about our big weekend ahead. First, we have Burton set for Saturday & Sunday, May 26th-27th. Pr-registration has already been sent in and those I have down are the following: Andy Kaminski, Tim Brown, Tom Simich, Ken Hillegass, Heather Terry, Alex Terry, Andy (Paco) Augustynoich, and Me. All others you will have to pay the walk-on fee of $5.00, and make sure when you register when you walk-on that you say you are with Birney's Division to cover the insurance situation. For those that are planning on attending as a walk-on please let me know, so I have a number on who is coming this weekend. Second, is the Cuyahoga Falls Memorial Day Parade set for Monday, May 28th. I just want to take a second and send a big thank you to Paco (Andy A.) for going to the mandatory parade meeting yesterday when  I couldn't make it. We are position number 29 and we step off at... well, I will have that for you so we all know what time to be there. Third, I sent out an email about needing rifles for some folks (Paco & me) and I wish to thank those that offered theirs to use. We need as many rifles in line for the parade, so that we all look very nice for the folks. The only person without a rifle will be whoever is carrying the flag. Which brings me to this for the parade; I would like everybody to wear their Kepi or Forage/Bummer, Sack Coats, and Packs (light marching order) for the parade. If you don't have a Knapsack, or Hard-pack that is okay just come as you are. So, please no Hardee, Slouch, or Black Hats of any kind for the parade. I think that should cover everything and you have any questions for me please ask. Thanks, take care, and see you all this weekend.

Respectfully,
Brian
Chairman, 5^th Ohio

Learn to drive an oxen

Learn to drive an oxen team! The winner in this limited-ticket Oxen Workshop raffle will enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for four (4) people to spend a day with the oxen of Hale Farm and receive professional training to properly work with these magnificent animals. Click the link below for raffle details.

www.wrhs.org/calendar/Hale_Farm_Annual_Benefit_Raffle

Rifles Needed...

Greetings All,

Well it is officially May and that means that at the end of the month we will have our first two events of the year. First, is Burton which is set for May 26th & 27th, and our second event which is the Cuyahoga Falls Memorial Day Parade which is set for May 28th. I will be mailing in the registration for Burton on May 11th, because it has to be in by May 15th. So, if you want me to take care of the registration for you please mail me your fees by next Tuesday May 8th. The parade meeting is set for May 20th and I will have all the details about the parade for you all at Burton. The parade is the big event we need max attendance for, because last year attendance for the parade was in my eyes very poor (look at the pictures on the website). WE as a group need to have a good showing for the parade to honor those who have given their lives for this country and our freedom. (Warning: I'm going to use a movie line here) Sorry, I didn't mean to preach. If all of you can make it to the parade, I will personally be very grateful. With that said Andy Augustynovich (Paco) and I need rifles for both days at Burton and the Parade. Both he and I will have caps, rounds, and will clean said rifles after each use, all we require is two to borrow. If you can accommodate the both of us please reply to him and I, so we can plan accordingly. Thank you very much for you time and take care. Oh, please take a moment to welcome Matt Livingston, he will be joining us for Saturday at Burton, but hopefully for the whole weekend. Matt was with the 66th Ohio and the 23rd Ohio, but left in 2009 to concentrate on work and school. So, if you see him at Burton please be sure to say hello to him.

Respectfully,
Brian S. Herchek
Chairman, 5^th Ohio