March 2009
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From The President
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The year is already flying by, January and February has come and gone and March
is marching by. We had a good meeting last month and I would like to thank
everyone that attended the meeting.
For March we have the following going on:
March 3rd meeting at 7:30 pm
March 14th 20/20 Parties
March 15th Brunch, Crochet Class 1:00
March 22nd COA at Headquarter 10:00
For April we have the following:
April 7th Meeting at 7:30
April 11th Easter Egg Hunt for Kids from 1 to 3pm, Adult Easter Egg Hunt at
6pm
April 12th Hospital Visit
April 19th Brunch, Crochet Class 1 pm
We are still in need of members new and renewals. Life time memberships are
available if you are interested.
To all that have illness in your family, I hope you are well soon. If you have
a Birthday or Anniversary, I wish you a happy one with warm wishes.
Hugs to all,
Anna
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The Chaplain's Corner
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On behalf of the Post, Ladies Auxiliary, MOC and MOCA, belated get well wishes
are extended to Sister Mary Bouley.
Get well wishes are also extended to Sister Stella Poling and Sister Lois
Carson.
Sincere condolences are extended to the family of Comrade Tommy Clanton, and to
the family of Glen "Curly" Houck who recently went to their heavenly homes, may
they rest in peace.
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Post Chaplain
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MOC Chaplain
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Auxiliary/MOCA Chaplain
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Tom Musolf
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R. "ole" Olson
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Shirley Olson
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Our Internet site
vfwpost3433.freeservers.com has a link to the official site of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars (vfw.org) which has a section for Frequently Asked Questions that
can be very informative. For example:
Do I get extra monies from Social Security because I served in the military?
In January 2002, Public Law 107-117, the Defense Appropriations Act, stopped
the special extra earnings that have been credited to military service
personnel. Your military service in calendar year 2002 and future years no
longer qualifies for these special extra earnings. The information that follows
applies only to your military service earnings from 1940 through 2001.
Under certain circumstances, special earnings for your military service from
1940 through 2001 can be credited to your record for Social Security purposes.
These extra earnings may help you qualify for Social Security or increase the
amount of your Social Security benefit. The extra earnings credits are granted
for periods of active duty or active duty for training. (No additional
earnings are granted for inactive duty training.) Social Security cannot add
these extra earnings credits to your record until you file for Social Security
benefits.
Additional details continue for this question and many others in the FAQ
section of the vfw.org site.
Department of South Carolina VFW
DD 214's are now online.
The National Personnel Records Center has provided the following website for
veterans to gain access to their DD 214's online:
vetrecs.archive.gov
This maybe helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD 214 for employment
purposes. The records center is making it easier for veterans with computers
and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files.
Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may
now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents.
Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard
Form 180, which can be downloaded from the online web site.
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment and never in a thousand years?
What gets wet when drying?
What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
What is put on a table and cut yet never eaten?
What holds water and is full of holes?
What fastens two people together but touches only one?
What is it that you will break every time you name it?
Riddle answers ~ The letter M… A towel… Your name… Deck of cards… A sponge… A
wedding ring… Silence
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Chicken Soup
Richard Nixon would always get a laugh at family barbecues by wearing an apron
that read, "I am not a cook" ~ David Letterman
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Cooking can be a fun and challenging experience. It's an opportunity to work
with family members spending quality time together. My wife taught me how to
make this basic chicken soup from leftovers:
Put the chicken carcass in a pot covered with water, maybe 10 or 12 cups of
water. Add 3 or 4 cubes of chicken bouillon. Bring the water to a boil, reduce
the heat and let it cook for 2 or 3 hours. Separate the bones from the broth
picking them out by hand or using a colander leaving the remaining meat in the
broth.
Set the broth aside to cool for several hours. The fat will collect on the
surface and can be removed with a spoon or using paper towels.
Add generous amounts of sliced carrots and celery. Add a few dashes of poultry
seasoning for flavor. Voila… you've got a few days worth of chicken soup to
enjoy.
I asked Tina Lybrand to critique the soup. Tina is a dietician who works with
Nurse Lisa Waring and Doctor Robert Luecken at the Goose Creek VA clinic's MOVE
program designed to teach us to watch what we eat to improve our health and
quality of life. Here's what Tina suggested for the soup:
Non starchy vegetables are low in calories and high in minerals and vitamins.
Add lots of these to your soup and be careful when adding seasoning.
Bouillon, flavor packets, and various spices can be high in sodium. Check the
nutrition facts on the box or package for hidden sodium.
A healthy amount of Sodium per day equals 2000-3000 milligrams which adds up
quickly. If your thinking in terms of volume that's less than a teaspoon of
salt per day.
Fresh herbs and spices contain powerful phytochemical compounds that help
prevent serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease and infection. Fresh
herbs and spices can be used to flavor your food in place of sodium.
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We all enjoy good food and drink. The key words are "in moderation".
Bon appétit !
Editor
Mike Petrovick
Pegasus9@att.net
