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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
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TSgt Walter C Fulda
Post 3433
10154 Bellwright Rd.
Summerville, South Carolina 29483
Phone: 843-871-0607
vfwpost3433@bellsouth.net
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood
with me shall be my brother; be never so vile.
"William Shakespeare"
King Henry V
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Welcome to the TSgt Walter C. Fulda VFW Post 3433 Web Site. We have posted this
page so that you can locate us, contact us, visit us, and stay informed as to
what we are up to.
The Post was chartered in 1981 at a small building in Ladson, South Carolina as
Ladson VFW Post 3433. Property midway between Ladson and Summerville was later
purchased and our new Post Home was built. Our new name was granted in 2002.
Summerville South Carolina, or
Flowertown in the Pines
, is located 20 miles northwest of
Charleston South Carolina.
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There are several exits off I-26 and several other routes that you can use to
get here.
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Low Country weather is fairly predictable most of the year, however, you just
might want to get more details and forecasts if you are planning on a visit to
the Charleston area. Click on the Weather Channel to obtain more detailed
information.
We are opened daily from 11:30 AM to Midnight (1:00AM on Fridays).
Lunch is served from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Wednesdays we have Hot Wings from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
Fridays are Ladies Auxiliary Steak Nights 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Saturdays we offer breakfast from 9:00 - 11:00 AM.
Check the
calendar
for special events.
Our banquet room is available for special occasions and events at very
reasonable rates. It seats up to 200 people and our staff will endeavor to
make your event enjoyable.
Photo by Nell Lehtonen
Swine Flu Advice
The following advice, given by Dr. Oz, makes a lot of sense and is important
for all to know:
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global
epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact
with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a
problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in
order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of
secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most
official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock
N95 or Tamiflu):
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Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
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"Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of
face (unless you want to eat or bathe.)
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*Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine or Hydrogen Peroxide
if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the
throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple
gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the
same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't
underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.
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Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm
salt water, or hydrogen peroxide. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or
Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the
nose softly once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in
warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*
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*Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and
other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make
sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
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*Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm
liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They
wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they
cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
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Know the Difference between Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms
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Symptom
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Cold
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H1N1 Flu
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Fever
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Fever is rare with a cold.
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Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases..=2 0A
temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.
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Coughing
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A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.
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A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu
(sometimes referred to as dry cough).
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Aches
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Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.
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Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.
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Stuffy Nose
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Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves
spontaneously within a week.
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Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.
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Chills
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Chills are uncommon with a cold.
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60% of people who have the flu experience chills.
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Tiredness
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Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.
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Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.
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Sneezing
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Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.
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Sneezing is not common with the flu.
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Sudden Symptoms
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Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.
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The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes
sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
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Headache
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A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.
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A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
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Sore Throat
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Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.
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Sore throat is not commonly present with the flu.
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Chest Discomfort
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Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.
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Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.
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The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.
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Mike Petrovick and State Senator Mike Rose provided this important Swine Flu
information. Thank you.
ATTENTION CHARLESTON AFB VISITORS
Personnel are Required to Register Their CAC Card
All personnel, excluding bargaining unit (APF/NAF) civilian employees (until
further notice), are required to register their CAC/Identification Card(s) in
the new Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) located at the Visitor
Control Center off of Dorchester Road between 0700-1700 M-F and 0800-1600 Sat &
Sun. You may also register your CAC Card at the MPS, Bldg #503 between 0730 &
1200 M-F (This time is usually the slowest at MPS)." Please keep in mind this
is a new process and at times the wait may be long depending on how many
personnel are waiting to get the CAC card registered. If you have any questions
please contact Mr. Bob Trout, 437 SFS/S5 Section Chief at 3623.
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