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Welcome

Don't forget membership and please get out and VOTE! It's one of the FREEDOMS you still have left, so don't forget.

Check the calendar of events so we don't get blamed for not telling you. We want you to attend the meetings and dinners. They are important. We thank those who have made the past functions good. Be informed and read the newsletter. Cmdr. Blaine

Christmas Is Coming!

The Children's Christmas Party will be held on December 17, 2000. Sign up cards for kids and grandkids will be available from November 1 to November 24, 2000 at the Canteen. Sign in early. If any questions, see Chairman Charlie Crabeel.

The D.A.V.'s Christmas Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, November 28, 2000, 6 p.m.

Don't forget the Boy Scout's Spaghetti Dinner, Wednesday, November 8th, 2000. 5 to 7 p.m.

Volunteers needed for ringing the bells for the Salvation Army at Value City. Sign up at the Post. Help brighten the Holidays for the needy.

Chaplain News

We have had complaints that members in the hospital or sick at home haven't been listed on the Sick-Call board in the Canteen. We have no way of knowing unless someone informs the Post Chaplain or calls the Post. Chaplain Cliff will be glad to take the info if you give him a call.

Veterans Day Saturday, November 11, 2000 - Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. by the Elyria Council of Veterans in the Hall at Post 1079.

In the evening the Post will have its annual Veterans Day Tureen Dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Veteran of the Year will be honored at this event. Please bring a large covered dish or dessert. Post will furnish Meat, Spuds, Bread & Coffee. This is YOUR DAY, so please make plans to attend.

We wish to extend to all a Happy and Enjoyable Thanksgiving. Count your Blessings; be glad you made it back, and remember those who didn't! The Post Canteen will be closed so employees can be with their families.

Notice: Veterans Service

Van drivers are needed to transport veterans to Brecksville and Wade Park Hospitals. Rate of $8.00 Hr + Benefits. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Lorain Co Veterans Service Office, 42495 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035.

U.S. Marine Corps - Founded November 10, 1775

The Corps 225th Birthday. The Second Continental Congress authorized two battalions of American marines. The familiar eagle, globe and anchor emblem was adopted in 1868. The motto has been "Semper Fidelis" ("always faithful"). The term Leatherneck comes from the leather collars worn by marines from 1775 to 1875. The recent term "Devil Dogs" was applied to the Marines by the Germans in World War I Semper Fi, Marines!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Ladies Auxiliary News

B Lorraine Cragin - President

Our next Early Bird Dinner will be on the 4th of November. I know that everyone won't get to attend these dinners. Before you can attend, your DUES must be paid early; that's why they call it the early bird Dinner.

We now stand at 80% paid in membership, needing 201 that haven't paid before we can be 100%. And we are trying very hard to be 100% by December. Please, if you are one of these that haven't paid your dues, help us by sending your dues of $18.00 to Cathy Eckhart, c/o Post 1079. Thank you.

We now have our new Key Chains for our Cancer fund (Little Hot Stuff) They sell for $3.00 per chain. This is one way that we support our Cancer Fund. Do your part. Buy at least ONE.

Hospital

Our treat for the Ohio Veterans Home and treat for the Golden Acres Nursing Home for Christmas is just around the corner. If you have any old Christmas Cards left over from last year that you would like to donate, Please bring them to the Post. Mark them for the President. We also are in need of Birthday Cards.

Don't forget to get out and VOTE, Tuesday, November 7th. It is not only your Right, it is your OBLIGATION! Take a friend or neighbor, who is not able to drive, with you.

THANKSGIVING, 23rd. Look around at all the things you have to be THANKFUL for. If you can't think of any, I'll tell you two:

(1)

Every morning you are able to get out of bed.

(2)

Because of our Veterans, You Have Your Freedom.

VFW National Home

A Life Membership in the HOME can be purchased for $25.00 from now 'til January 1, 2001. After that they will go up to $35.00. The donations are invested, and it is hoped that the Home will become self-supporting. Do what you can to help the families of our VETERANS.

Veterans Day, November 11th.

We, the ladies auxiliary, salute you, our veterans, for keeping this, our country, the land of the free and the home of the brave. President Lorraine Cragin.