This weather certainly has put a damper on our ability to serve veterans at the Goldsby Community Center on Thursdays. There were only 44 who ventured out last Thursday morning. We were able to work all of them and to close our doors by 8:30 a.m. to send everyone home before the ice moved in. It looks like if we have clear weather this week we will have another record breaking crowd.
On another note, the parking lot has been paved and everyone should have a good place to park on their next visit to the Goldsby Community Center. Our phones have been ringing continually with veterans calling to say they could not get out due to the slick roads. If you are able, we would like to see you as a volunteer and to help you with your VA claims and questions.
We applied to the United Way of Norman for funding to help our veterans but were turned down by their office. Maybe we will have better luck next year. We will continue to help all of our veterans and their widows to the best of our ability with the limited resources.
The type of weather we have been having has increased the needs of the community. One of the disabled Vietnam veterans is spending the winter in my workshop, where I have a small living quarter. With the economy continuing to decline, we will see more veterans facing financial hardship. I feel fortunate to have spent my time in our workforce without any major layoffs. The retirement is the best thing I have found in a long time. I retired in 2002 and have only looked forward to the opportunities to help veterans and their families as many of them struggle.
If you have ever considered volunteering we will give you an opportunity to work with some deserving people. You do not have to be a veteran to enjoy this job. We have folks from many types of backgrounds who are helping us on this mission.
I continue to see firsthand what a change we can make in people's lives. Recently one of our Korean War veterans was receiving less than $900 per month from Social Security. We were able to help him to receive a 100 percent rating from the VA for injuries that occurred to him during that war. Today he still draws his Social Security check plus $2,700 per month from VA. He told me many months he could only afford to eat at the Senior Citizen Center for lunch. These are the people who need all of the help that we can provide.
Many do not know that they qualify for VA benefits. I recently talked to a young military couple who were receiving help through the WIC program administered through the Oklahoma State Department of Human Services. This program helps them with their food for their children. It is income-based and it looks like many of our returning young veterans could benefit from this service. If someone could let me know how it works for your family, I would appreciate any information that I could share.
Thursday morning, Harold Harvell set up a display of items that we are selling to raise money to help provide for our needy veterans. He also is the go-to man for your engraved brick that will be placed beside the walk of honor leading up to the Goldsby Veterans Memorial. If you would like to visit with Harold, his number is 596-8755.
If you have not visited with Ray Harden about those other benefits that you are entitled to after you receive that 100 percent rating, call him at 408-6950.
The benevolence fund continues to be used to help the most needy veterans. If you would like to help us to help those veterans and their families in need, call Harden or see him on Thursday morning.
Visit our Web site at www.veteranscorner.org. Robert Bovee of Goldsby is the Webmaster and veteran's service officer.
For all of your questions and assistance about veterans benefits, we are at the Goldsby Community Center each Thursday. Our doors open at 1:30 a.m. for sign in and the first claims are processed around 3 a.m. We will continue to register folks until we reach 150 or so. Please be there early for us to help you with your claim. We do our best to process each one in a timely manner, but be prepared to stay awhile and be patient.
You can call me at 550-8806 or e-mail me at kdgraham@windstream.net.
Semper Fi.
Dale K. Graham is service officer for VFW Post 4890.
Food
February 3, 2010
Veterans Corner
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Toys R' Us launches its own baby products
Toys "R" Us is banking on the power of the Babies "R" Us brand name to sell infant formula, diapers, wipes, laundry detergent and bottled, purified water in its stores.
The Wayne-based retailer officially announced the creation of the branded line of products recently after quietly introducing them into its stores at the end of last year. -
Add flavor to a nutritious chicken dish
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts may be great nutritionally speaking, but they can fall pretty flat when it comes to flavor.
Consider that a plus, a healthy blank canvas on which other flavors can shine. - Veterans Corner I hope this day finds you enjoying our way of life in this United States. We are able to choose for ourselves what we will do today because of the veterans in your community. Let all of these heroes know that we appreciate the sacrifices that they made while serving this nation.
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Venison a tasty variety for steak lovers
These assertively seasoned venison steaks also can be made using bison or beef. Like most game, venison is lean; keep it rare to avoid drying it out.
Venison steaks over smashed cauliflower
Start to finish: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and ground black pepper
1 to 1 1/2 pounds venison loin or tenderloin, cut into 4 steaks
Two 1-pound packages frozen cauliflower
2 tablespoons water
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and ground black pepper
In gallon-size zip-close plastic bag, mix the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, thyme, oregano, garlic powder 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. -
Military roundup
Army Reserve Capt. Jonathan M. Lawson is returning to the U.S. after a deployment to Iraqi or Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, respectively.
The soldiers return to Fort Dix, N. - Long love: Study examines successes of lengthiest marriages SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- At the statistical intersection where increased life expectancy balances out the divorce rate, there is a surprising new cultural demographic: More Americans are reaching and exceeding the 40th wedding anniversary.
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outdoorsing can be hard on the body
outdoorsing is awfully good for the soul, but it can be hell on the body.
The former is the stuff of February daydreams. The latter -- all that pain from hauling and bending, raking and pruning -- fades in winter. -
Experiment takes aim at genetic learning disorder
WASHINGTON -- A pill to ease a type of mental retardation? An experiment is under way to develop one, aimed at a genetic disorder that might unravel some of the mysteries of autism along the way.
Chances are you've never heard of the target -- Fragile X syndrome -- even though it's the most common inherited form of intellectual impairment, estimated to affect almost 100,000 Americans. -
Ask a dietitian
Q: How much calcium do I need each day? Are there other foods besides diary products that contain calcium?
A: Calcium is an essential nutrient that helps build bones and teeth and maintains bone mass throughout the life cycle. - Veterans Corner This weather certainly has put a damper on our ability to serve veterans at the Goldsby Community Center on Thursdays. There were only 44 who ventured out last Thursday morning. We were able to work all of them and to close our doors by 8:30 a.
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Toys R' Us launches its own baby products
Toys "R" Us is banking on the power of the Babies "R" Us brand name to sell infant formula, diapers, wipes, laundry detergent and bottled, purified water in its stores.
