I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to view our Veterans Corner Web site at www.veteranscorner.org that Robert Bovee has designed for us.
With this tool you can find many of the answers to questions that you or your family may have about VA benefits. There are links to many different Web sites that you may find helpful in dealing with your VA claim. The Veterans Corner Web site also is linked to the Veterans Affairs Web site where you can download many of the forms that maybe needed in applying for benefits. All of this is for you to learn as much as needed about your VA claim.
Thursday, the Goldsby Community Center was bursting at the seams with more than 140 veterans and widows seeking assistance with their claims and questions about VA benefits. Of the number we worked that day there were 34 filing for the first time and the rest were follow-ups with their claims. Several were approved for that 100 percent rating with 15 others receiving ratings from 10 percent up to 80 percent.
We keep hearing of veterans that received the 100 percent and did not return for the rest of their benefit package. For those who receive 100 percent, their spouse will receive the Champ VA medical insurance free. You must apply within the time periods to be eligible for this.
Also, the Oklahoma Legislature approved a bill that allows those at 100 percent to not pay property taxes on their home or sales tax. These benefits have gone unused for some because our veterans did not return for a follow up visit.
Some of these disabled veterans we see do not know that they also may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. We will send them to the Social Security office to apply for these benefits.
The parking lot at the Community Center is in a construction phase and parking will be a problem for the next few weeks. Try to not block anyone in when you park and please allow the closest places for our handicapped people. If you can have someone drop you off it could help while construction is ongoing.
We were able to help several families with medical tests and food items last week from our benevolence fund. If you would like to help some of the more needy families, contact Ray Harden at 408-6950.
You also can mail monies to Veteran's Corner at P.O. Box 704 Washington, OK 73093.
We have several of our helpers checking on our neighbors to see who needs help the most during the holidays. Our veterans memorial continues to be a bright spot for all of us. There was a silver-haired couple sitting on one of our benches last week just looking at the monument and the bricks around it.
I would like to know all of the stories from the veterans whose bricks guard the monument. If you have a short one that I could write about send it to me and I will try to share it with others. If you see Harold Harvell or Billy Atkins around tell them how proud we are of their work on this.
For all of 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 be patient.
Take time to visit our Web site at www.veteranscorner.org. You can call me at 550-8806 or e-mail kdgraham@windstream.net
Semper Fi.
Dale K. Graham is service officer for VFW Post 4890.
Food
November 18, 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.
