We were very fortunate last week when OG--E and Stephanie Corder of the United Way of Central Oklahoma donated four laptop computers to Veterans' Corner. These will be used to file the claims for our veterans and their families.
Mr. Mark Hylton with Office Depot in Norman donated a new copier to Veterans' Corner. A special thank you goes out to OG--E, Office Depot and the United Way.
If I can make these old fingers move a little quicker, maybe we can speed up our processing time on Thursdays. Rex Floyd also made a donation to our benevolence fund with the proceeds from his RV garage sale. We appreciate all of the support we receive from our community in our mission to help those veterans who need it the most. We were able to use more than $1,500 last week for food, rents and medical expenses from this fund.
Last Thursday at the Goldsby Community Center we were able to help more than 130 men and women with their claims and questions about VA benefits. The sign-in time seems to be getting earlier each week for most of us. I try to be ready to start by 4 a.m. and there are usually 50 or so already waiting on us. We have been lucky the last few weeks and have not had to turn anyone away.
I received an e-mail today that said the Legion in Muskogee had not heard of us so maybe that's the reason we have not had to turn anyone away lately. We send all of our claims through the VFW or the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. All of the service organizations are very knowledgeable at the VA regional office in Muskogee. Your claim should be important to you and we want every benefit that you are eligible for to be approved. If you have not spent a few hours with us to see what goes on in our community stop by early one Thursday.
I believe that all of us who volunteer out here meet some of the greatest men and women in our great state. I wish that you could see the difference that our helpers make in the lives of so many of our neighbors. Many of these men and women are near the poverty level when they come to us. Being able to double or triple their income is a wonderful feeling for all of us. One of my guys last week told me that it looks like he will have new neighbors after being approved for $36,000 per year from the VA. If you would like to become a Veterans' Corner advocate, stop in and let's help someone.
For all your questions and assistance about veterans' benefits we are at the Goldsby Community Center each Thursday with sign-in at 4:45 a.m. We usually stop signing people in by 7:30 a.m. or when we reach 120 or so. 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 please be patient. Take time to visit our Web address at veteranscorner.org.
Semper Fi.
Dale K. Graham is service officer for VFW Post 4890. He can be reached at 550-8806 or kdgraham@windstream.net.
Food
November 4, 2009
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.
