As we are spending time with our friends and families this Thanksgiving, remember those in the military today and the veterans of wars gone by. The men and women in uniform are guarding our nation today so that we may be safe in these United States.
Many men and women in our military have paid the ultimate price for us. All of us who have served in our military remember the lonely times that we endured around each Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you have someone who is serving, take the time to let them know that you are thinking of them.
Last Thursday, there was a record number of men and women seeking assistance with their claims and questions about VA benefits at the Goldsby Community Center. We were able to process 155 people who requested help from staff of volunteers. We were forced to start turning veterans away by 8 a.m. Last week, we were able to help five widows apply for DIC benefits that they may be entitled to receive from the VA. When one of our veterans dies from a service-connected disability, their wife can receive this benefit in the amount of $1,200 per month if they are approved by the VA. There also is a pension benefit that is available if they meet the VA guidelines. If you believe that you might be entitled to any benefit, stop by and let one of our staff help you. We will be closed for Thanksgiving this week and will reopen Dec. 3.
We continue to receive a few more volunteers each week to help us with the many veterans and widows that are seeking assistance. I believe that the state of our economy has caused a lot of the increase in the number of people we see. Many of those who stop by have never asked for help before. Our staff continues to work hard to meet the needs of our neighbors on a weekly basis. I would like to see more of our community stopping by to see the difference we are trying to make for our veterans and their family's lives.
We are planning to help more of our needy families this year with their daily needs. Last week we were able to provide assistance to four families in their time of need. If you would like to help us with our benevolence fund, call Raymond Harden at 408-6950.
Donations also can be made on our Web site at www.veteranscorner.org or by mailing to Veterans' Corner, P.O. Box 704, Washington, OK 73093. Any donations that you make are tax deductible.
The Town of Goldsby is allowing us to add more bricks to the veterans memorial. We are going to start at the entrance and lay veterans' bricks on each side of the walkway to the memorial. This will start as soon as we find a contractor and the concrete is poured for the brick ledge. We appreciate Harold Harvell and the Goldsby town staff helping us to realize our goals in this endeavor. Harvell can be reached at 596-8755 to order a brick or you can see him at the Community Center on Thursdays mornings.
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.
You can contact me at 550-8806 or kdgraham@windstream.net.
Semper Fi.
Dale K. Graham is service officer with VFW Post 4890.
Food
November 24, 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.
