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Commander's Notes

The summer weather has taken a long time arriving but today as I write this column we have blue skies and sunshine and the temperature is great. Today is Father's Day and I would like to wish all the Post 221 fathers a very happy and enjoyable belated day. We are celebrating the holiday with a steak barbecue here at my home with my out of town family due to arrive at any moment.

This coming weekend June 24 - 27 2010 will be the American Legion and Auxiliary Department convention in Toledo, Ohio. I will be attending as one of our Post's delegates. Hopefully there will be some good things to report when I return to the Post.

Martha Lee Thatcher, our Post Auxiliary member, has served as the American Legion Auxiliary Ohio State President this past year. My congratulations go out to her for all her hard work and a job well done! The State Auxiliary I feel has certainly benefited because of Martha's dedicated service to them.

The Post Auxiliary welcomes you back home Martha, as I'm sure your husband Richard does also.

On June 18, 1950 I was on a train from Canton, Ohio headed for Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. It was the beginning of my basic training. However on June 25th my training was cut short. I woke up with tents being put up all over Lackland Air Base to house the great influx of trainees coming into the base because the Korean War had begun.

One of my projects as Commander this year is to have the newly renovated Oberlin Road viaduct bridge dedicated to the 38 Massillon veterans who lost their lives in Korea. I have started a conversation with Mayor Cicchinelli and he has been very cooperative with me. My goal is to have a dedication by next September or October of this year if possible. Wish me luck.

I want to thank everyone who helped in the preparation of the luncheon after the funeral of my wonderful wife, Kathryn, who passed away May 28, 2010. Also for the service performed by the Legion's Ladies Auxiliary during visiting hours. It was very much appreciated by her family. Kathryn was The Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain.

-Bill Matthews, Commander

MESSAGE FROM AUXILIARY PRESIDENT, UNIT 221

Summer is here and in full swing! Several members of the Unit attended Department Convention in Toledo and we watched Martha Lee lead the troop in our maneuvers! It was a great time!

The summer months are usually quiet so keep visiting the Post to see what is going on. We will still have our regular meetings during the months of July and August. Remember that our regular meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday and our Executive Board meeting is held on the 3rd Tuesday. You are welcome to attend either meeting to see what your Auxiliary is doing.

A few of us will be attending National Convention in Milwaukee, WI at the end of August. This will give us a chance to meet our National leaders and learn about new ideas for our organization. We are looking forward to this busy, but fun and informative week.

I hope that everyone will continue to enjoy the warm weather and stay safe.

-Janice Stevenson, President, Unit #221

S.A.L. NEWS FOR JULY/AUG 2010

Well, the new membership year has now begun and it is time to send in your dues for 2010-2011. Please be an early bird and get them in as soon as possible. Dues are still only $15 for 18 and over, $10 under 18, and $8 for dual members. We would also like to welcome new members Matthew Doyle, Kevin Johnson, and Carl Lundgren

The new officers for the year are as follows:

Jack Dedmon - Commander
Bob Hookey - 1st Vice Commander
Jody Stevenson - 2nd Vice Commander
Francis Benjamin - Adjutant
Bob Emmert - Finance Officer
Justin Bretz - Sgt. at Arms

Meetings are always held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Please try to attend a meeting and give a helping hand. Last year, your squadron donated almost $7,000 to the American Legion and local charities.

The squadron will be having a steak fry on Saturday, August 28th from 4pm-8pm. Come down and have a great steak and enjoy your American Legion post.

A special thank you for the $100 donation to the Squadron in Memory of Colleen Feichter.

-Jack Dedmon, Commander

THE RICHARD M. LONGWORTH SR. AMERICAN LEGION GOLF CLASSIC

This year's outing will be Saturday July 17, 2010 at the Elms Country Club. The cost is $35.00 for nine holes, cart, steak, beverages, and prizes. Please pay at the time of signing up in the post tavern. We are planning a 1pm shotgun start. I hope to see you there.

-Dick & Jack Longworth

John Tsocheff Memorial Museum and Library: July - August 2010

From the Estate of Fred E. Salhany - A book of photos 40/8 activities and conventions fro the 1980's and 1990's.

All records on Boys State for all of 2004 through 2009 - All letters and photos, sponsors, dinner presentations, letters to sponsors and schools, applications for Girls State Legion Activities and so much more...

From Andy Lucansky - The National World War II Memorial 2004 calendar - "Tribute to a Generation" with dozens of pictures of people and events of the war.

From John Tsocheff - One 3' x 5' Flag 1776 - 1976 American Revolution Bicentennial.

Did you know? Department of Veterans Affairs: Your privacy is our priority. All documents containing personal information are safeguarded and destroyed when no longer needed. Personal information can only be obtained through the release of information office and must be authorized by the patient. Only those with a need to know for treatment purposes can access medical information. Patient records are always stored in a secure office or secure computer server with limited access. Staff uses minimal personal information such as last four of social security number and birth date for patient identification and is discussed behind closed doors of private screens. All personal information to include computer screens and documents are protected from direct view. We treat your information as we would treat our own.

-John Tsocheff

Congratulations to a Proud Dad

Heather Johnson, daughter of Dale L. Miller and step-daughter of Rosanne E. Miller, recently achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. The Millers were thrilled to be present at the ceremony held recently in Washington, D.C. where Dale was given the honor of pinning Heather's new rank on her uniform. Heather's husband, Joe, two children (Aaron and Amanda) and mother Nancy were also part of this special occasion.

"NIGHT AT THE RACES" WORKER APPRECIATION DINNER

The worker appreciation dinner will be held Thursday, July 15 2010 at 6:30pm at the Legion. The menu will be a Strip Steak, Baked Potato, and a salad. The dinner is limited to the worker and guest. Please RSVP no later than Friday, July 9th by calling the tavern at 330-833-4545.

-Mark Eklund

MAY/JUNE 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

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-FRI & NOON ON SAT

Bob, Mike, Denise, Vickie, Debbie, Char, Dixie, Ryan, David, Cheryl, Smiley, Alice, Leanne