Our Post had a luncheon August 8th for the Marine Corps Band
which had marched in the HOF parade earlier that morning in Canton.
The Post served barbecue pork sandwiches, macaroni salad, chips and drinks
which the band members really enjoyed. John Tsocheff also gave the
Marines a tour of the Post's Museum before they had lunch. Following
the luncheon they went to the Massillon Rec center for some fun and that
evening they were t o play at the McKinley monument in Canton.
Did you notice the 30 American flags that were in our front
yard on July 4th? We plan on putting 20 additional flags out on the front
yard our next holiday bringing the total to 50; one for each state of the union.
The picnic on the porch this year was a huge success.
There were lots of great comments concerning the picnic. We believe that
having the picnic before the HOF weekend helped with attendance. There
were a lot of members who attended. The food was fantastic with a great
variety for us all to select from.
At the August 11 meeting, we had the American Legion baseball
team in attendance. The meeting was tepmorarily suspended so could have
dinner with the players, coaches, and parents. Jody Stevenson, our Legion
baseball chairman and his wife, Jan recognized the players with certificates and
introduced all the coaches. After the dinner our regular meeting
continued.
The American Legion National Convention is in Kentucky this
year; August 21 thru 27. Because the location is not that far away from
Massillon there will be a number of our post members attending and we will have
a complete report when they all return after the Convention ends.
As you can see we have lots of things going on and we really
wish to see more in attendance at our regular meeting. We meet at the Post
the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. If you do not have
transportation please give the Post a call and we will make sure you get to the
meeting and we will return you to your residence afterwards.
MESSAGE FROM AUXILIARY PRESIDENT, UNIT 221
You missed it! Talk about a wonderful weekend! Department of
Ohio Convention was a busy and exciting one this year. Unit #221
received a Certificate of Merit for participating in the programs of the
American Legion Auxiliary. I am so proud of these ladies! The
best part of the weekend was on Sunday morning. Martha Lee Thatcher
was installed Department President during the annual Installation of
Officers. The Colors were presented by our Post #221 Color Guard.
They did an awesome job. Martha Lee was escorted into the room by her
husband, C. Richard Thatcher. While Martha Lee's daughter Karen held
the family bible, Martha Lee took the Oath of Office, vowing to do her best
to guide and direct the Department of Ohio. I was honored to be asked
to sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" after the Oath. This was one of
Martha Lee's mother's favorite songs. It was an emotional moment, and
I hope that MOM would have been pleased. I was then installed as
District President for the 10th District. After Installation, Martha
Lee gave an exciting and motivational speech, hleping us to prepare for next
year's work. Like I said, you missed it! We had such a great
time in Dayton, Ohio.
The ladies of this unit work very hard to promote programs like
Americanism, Children and Youth, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, and
Community Service. They also work hard to support the American Legion
programs as well. I am so proud to be a member of this Unit.
The next time that you see Martha Lee, or any of the members of Unit
#221, please tell them thank you. They deserve it!
Also, the ladies would like to thank everyone that helped to make the
Bake Sale at the SAL Steak Fry successful. We will use the profits to
continue our work in the above programs.
See you at the Post!
For God and Country,
-Janice Stevenson, President, Unit #221
S.A.L. NEWS FOR SEPT/OCTOBER
Hi all,
I don't have a lot to say except to thank everyone who
attended the steak fry. As we did the last time, all steaks were sold.
I hope everyone had a good time and got enough to eat. Also, thanks to
the ladies Auxiliary for providing the goodies.
By the time you read this the National Convention will be
over. I will give you an update in the next newsletter. Don't
forget, we have a trip to Rising Sun coming up in October. If you have
not sent in your 2010 dues, please do so today.
Welcome new member Mike McGraw.
Support our Troops
-Bob Lunsford, Commander, Squadron 221
John Tsocheff Memorial Museum and Library - Sept./Oct.
2009
Editors Note: As of the writing of this
article, Historian John Tsocheff is under the weather. We hope that
John will make a strong recovery and be able to continue doing the
outstanding job that he has done for American Legion Post 221 for many
years. I'm sure John would enjoy a few cards from his friends and
fellow Legionnaires. Contact the tavern for his mailing address.
We will keep you informed on his recovery. Here are some thoughts I
found on his desk.
DID YOU KNOW?
In all America's quiet towns and teeming cities, people
move where they wish, discuss what they will, spend as they choose, and care
for the ones they love. Just going about the business of daily living,
these people are using freedoms as simple and familiar as breathing.
People in lands which have lost these simple freedoms could tell us how
precious they are. It seems like we Americans have always had them.
They existed, first only as ideals in the minds of courageous men.
Many of them came to the United States from countries where their ideals
were not as good as they should be.
-After 34 years, you're still our Historian John.
RICHARD M. LONGWORTH SR. AMERICAN LEGION GOLF CLASSIC
This year's outing was
played on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, July 18th. It was a little
on the cooler side for some, but a wonderful sunny day, perfect for golf.
We had a few good scores, and a lot of other scores. That's what makes
this a fun outing just to go out and whack the ball around. Dave Fitch
fired off a very nice 34 to win low gross. Rick Norris won low net
with an adjusted score of 32. Good golfing guys. As usual things
went very smoothly thanks to all the great help we get. Thanks to
Alice, Cheryl, and Dan for the wonderful dinner we had on the porch.
Thanks to Mike & Bob for helping defray cost by selling tips. Thanks
to Louie & Bob for gathering all the nice gifts we had. Thank you to
all the generous sponsors who gave graciously during these tough economic
times. Anyone reading this, not just the golfers, please stop by and
support these find establishments. Thanks again to everyone.
| Tom Paul |
Blakes Plumbing |
| Glenn Covert |
Elms G.C. |
| WTIG ESPN Radio |
Christ Fostines |
| First Merit Bank |
Hammersmith Insurance |
| Kraus Pizza Lincoln Way West |
Rich Patti |
| Bill Lindsey's Sweeper Mart |
S.A.L. |
| Post 221 |
State Farm - Rhonda McMahon |
| Louie Soldatis |
BelleAmie Salon - Kimberly Stephanie |
| Stephanie's Garden of Eden |
Ron Feichter in memory of Colleen Feichter |
Annual Boys & Girls State Dinner
Please join us on Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m.
for the annual Buckeye Boys and Girls State recognition dinner. This
is your chance to see and hear from the outstanding students who were Post
221's delegates for 2009. This is also our opportunity to personally
thank the sponsors whose generosity enabled us to send 24 boys and 20 girls
to Bowling Green State University and Ashland University this year. As
always, there is no cost for the meal, but we ask that you call the tavern
to let us know you will be attending.
-Frank Hart
-Mark Weldon
-Martha Lee Thatcher
Good Job Girls!
Thank you for the great response to the dues notices.
That's the way we like it!
We now have 115 paid renewals, new members, and
transfers. That's 56% of quota. We still need the other 44% so
don't stop now, keep it coming.
The unit thanks you for your participation.
-Dixie Witter
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER TAVERN NEWS
ATTENTION MEMBERS! YOU MUST HAVE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD WITH YOU TO BE SERVED ALCOHOL, NO EXCEPTIONS! NO CARD - NO SERVICE - THE LEGION IS A NON-SMOKING FACILITY
| HOURS: SUNDAY |
11 A.M. TILL 11 P.M. |
| MONDAY-THURSDAY |
12 P.M. TILL 12 A.M. |
| FRIDAY FISH FRY |
4-8 P.M. |
| FRIDAY SPECIALS: |
SEPTEMBER - CHICKEN BREAST W/MUSHROOM GRAVY
OCTOBER - BBQ COUNTRY PORK RIBS |
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WEDNESDAY SPECIALS
| SEPT 2 |
- |
STUFFED PEPPERS |
OCT 7 |
- |
STUFFED PORK CHOPS |
| SEPT 9 |
- |
BAKED STEAK |
OCT 14 |
- |
MEAT LOAF |
| SEPT 16 |
- |
LIVER & ONIONS |
OCT 21 |
- |
ROAST PORK DINNER |
| SEPT 23 |
- |
SPAGHETTI DINNER |
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EVERY MONDAY - 4PM-8PM
CONEY W/ GRILLED BUN AND FRENCH FRIES $2.50
EXTRA CONEY $1.00 - SORRY NO TAKE HOME
THURSDAY: WING DINGS 25 CENTS FROM 3 P.M. - 7 P.M.
(MINIMUM ORDER OF 6/TO GO REGULAR PRICE)
SUNDAY SPECIAL - "12 OZ MUG OF DRAFT" $1.00 - 3 P.M. TO 7 P.M.
22 OZ DRAFT - $1.75
FOOD AVAILABLE MONDAY - SATURDAY NOON - 8 P.M.
FRYER FOOD AVAILABLE STARTING AT 2 P.M. MON-SAT
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