Jean Milberger The Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a non-profit service organization that welcomes all women whose lineage traces back to the American Revolutionary War. A few of our main interests are servicing and honoring our veterans and education about the culture and history of Native Americans. In…
Each year since 2010, the Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has given two or more Patriot Scholarships worth $1,000 each to female seniors planning to attend a community college. Recipients must have a 2.5 grade point average and carry a minimum 12 credits. Gila Butte works with counselors at…
The Gila Butte Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was very honored and pleased to welcome to their recent meeting the Honorable Judge Mary M. Schroeder. Judge Schroeder is a Senior United States Circuit Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit. Chapter historian Judy Putnam presented the…
Deborah Goodacre There is a comedian named Stephen Wright. If you aren’t familiar with him, try Googling his performances. He speaks slowly, in a monotone voice, and comes up with the oddest, funniest routines. The one I can recall has to do with the cost of postage. He says something like this: “Where else can…
Deborah Goodacre On April 2, at 1 p.m. the Daughters of the American Revolution, Gila Butte Chapter, held our first-ever flag burning ceremony at the Chandler American Legion Hall, Post 43. As soon as I arrived, Commander Lang had one caveat to tell me: Maricopa County would not allow a burning due to contamination of…
Deborah Goodacre On Saturday, April 2, the Gila Butte Chapter of the DAR had our last monthly meeting, which we always call Spring Fling. We set aside our usual officer and chairman reports during that meeting and have special guests and a silent auction as part of our yearly fundraising efforts. This year, we met…
Deborah Goodacre The month of April signifies the last meeting of the season when we will take a summer break from our monthly meetings until next September. This particular April is significant, as it marks the last chapter meeting for our current chapter regent, Ms. Nancy Cooney, when she will pass the baton to the…
Please join the Gila Butte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) on Saturday, April 2, at 1 p.m., for a Flag Burning Ceremony at The American Legion Hall, Post 35, led by Commander Charlie Lang at 2240 W. Chandler Road at Dobson. According to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, “The flag,…
Gwen Grace The Desert Rivers Audubon Society (DRAS) has resumed the monthly Burrowing Owl Walks. The fourth Saturday of each month at sundown, the burrowing owls venture out to catch dinner. This event is due to a new and exciting partnership with Arizona State University! Join us from 5 p.m. through sunset to see the…
Deborah Goodacre Hello everyone, and hello February! I frequently hear genealogists say that no one in their family is interested in the information they have amassed. Yes, pedigree charts and family group sheets can be a little dry, almost as dry as all those old photos we have inherited over the years. But it can…