As
we welcome spring and the new growth of the season, we need to take a
moment and remember our friends and those that are special to us. This
newsletter is dedicated to someone who has been that special friend,
always with a smile and helping hand for anyone who needed it and in
many ways the heart and soul of our VFW. To LANA and from all
those whose life she impacted, I ask that we all take a moment and enjoy
those special memories of our beautiful special friend. All our love
and thoughts are with you Lana.
From your Club Manager, David Grantham…
Our April newsletter was dedicated to Lana Stephensen,
our special friend, loyal employee and Auxiliary President. Sadly she
passed away on March 29th. Lana will be missed and our prayers go out to
her family.
On May 17, your VFW Post will host a Memorial Benefit to
assist the family with funeral and medical costs incurred during her
illness and subsequent death.
Lana devoted herself to your VFW during the last several years. She
was always giving of her time and self and doing her best to take care
of others and to make the VFW a better place. Therefore I ask you to
open your hearts and make a donation, whether it is monetary or items
for the Silent or Live Auctions and please come join us May 17th and
take a moment to enjoy those special memories of our beautiful special
friend, Lana. We miss her.
Schedule for Lana’s Memorial Benefit
1:00-5:30 pm
– Silent Auction
1:00-6:00 pm
Audrey’s Purple Dream Spin to Win Wheel
1:00-4:00 pm
Big North Budweiser beer special (proceeds go to benefit) Enjoy 50
cents off any Bud product and $3 off any pitcher of Budweiser
products.
4:30 – 9:00
pm – Enjoy one of Lana’s favorite meals at Em’s VFW kitchen
5:00-8:00 pm
– Dessert Cook-off - Enter your favorite dessert and get a free
drink. ($10 entry fee. $3 judging/tasting fee) – proceeds to benefit
6 pm Live
Auction
8 pm–12 – enjoy dancing
and listening to the band "After 5"
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Star & Combat Medical Badge Presentation
Monday – May 26th at 2:00 PM
Harold Harris Post 8508 will host the presentation of the Bronze Star
and Combat Medical Badge to the family of American Serviceman, Edward
Seals Newsom, who served and died for his country in WW II. United
States Senator Norm Coleman together with other dignitaries will make
the presentation. Corporal Newsom was wounded during the invasion of
Biak Island on June 1, 1944 and died from his wounds on August 16, 1944.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Johnson (Underwood) of Jacobsen, MN.
Only child, Kathleen Swanson (Robert) of Akeley, grandchildren, Allan
Nodes (Michele), Minneapolis, Thomas Nodes (Teresa) Park Rapids, Steven
Nodes (Tammy) Zimmerman, MN, Jennifer, Rounsville, Grand Rapids,
numerous great grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces. A reception
will follow the presentation. Everyone is invited to attend.
From Matt Knott, Post Commander….
It is my honor to serve as Commander for this year. I
want to thank all the officers, members, employees, volunteers and
patrons for your continuous support of the VFW.
The Post meeting will be on Saturday, May 10that 10 am.
Please plan to attend and bring your ideas
Welcome back to the snow bunnies! Those that I have
spoken with are less than thrilled to be back in time to enjoy a taste
of winter yet.
Be sure to check your calendars for the coming events
and plan to take part in them.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have lost a loved
one or have illnesses. Please keep our troops here and abroad in your
prayers also. They are fighting to keep America free.
May Happenings
Friday nights – Karoake
– 8:00 - Midnite
Fri & Sat - May 16-17 – Poppy Days
– Cards on sale now.
Sat - May 10th – Fishing Opener
– Good luck fisherman!!!
Sat - May 10th - Deal or No Deal
- 7:00 pm – What a fun evening -
answer trivia questions & win a prize. Everyone has a chance to be a
contestant; you could win $200.
Sat - May 17th – Lana’s Memorial Benefit
- (See details)
Sat. - May 24th – 50’s Nite with Diamond T
Mon. - May 26th - Memorial Day Cemetery Services
– Meet at Club at 8:30. Akeley
Cemetery at 9:00, white Oak at 9:30, Lemon at 10:00, Nevis at 10:30
a.m.
