August/September 2011

Never Forget:10th Anniversary of 9/11

Post By The Lake Newsletter

August/September 2011

Tony Mazzeo g Commander

Ron Fazekas g Editor

Jim Masie g Graphics

Albert E. Baesel g American Legion Post 91

91 American Legion Parkway g Berea, Ohio 44017

440-234-0091 g www.postbythelake.org

info@postbythelake.com

ContentsCommander ..............................1Featured Story ..........................2The American Legion ..................3New Members/Sick Call/Taps .........3American Legion Auxiliary ...........4,6American Legion Riders ...............5Sons of the American Legion .........5Kitchen Reopens ........................7Boys State ................................7Bowling League .........................7New Webiste is Here ...................7From The Editor .........................8Important Dates .........................9

Fellow Legionnaires & Members of Post 91,Well it’s summer and a lot of events have happened and will continue through the rest of the summer. We celebrated Memorial Day, starting in front of the Post with a flag ceremony, then to Adams Cemetery, Woodvale Cemetery, the parade, and then our annual Memorial Day ceremony in McKelvey Park in downtown Berea. All those events happened between 8:00 am and noon.

June 14 was Flag Day and we had our annual flag disposal ceremony at 7:00 pm. It is by far my favorite ceremony of the year. There was margarita night and 4th of July. Check your calendars for upcoming events for August and September.

We started and finished the kitchen and it turned out great. My sincere thanks to Mel Baher, George Masie, Ralph “Rocky” Rokowski, Brian Daberkow, Rich Schaedler and a cast of thousands for all that they did in making this happen.

The Post received 4 awards at the American Legion Convention, Exemplary support of the Gifts for Yanks, largest percent of goal for membership of 500-999 of 7,635.76 %, (the goal is $2 per member), largest contribution for membership of 500-999, of $12,621.91, and 14 consecutive years of All Time High for increasing membership beyond the goal that is set by the American Legion. Congratulations to all the members who made this possible and my hat off to Don “Flash” Vaji for his outstanding job. The work party for August is the 20th, which is the 3rd Saturday, due to the James C. Masie Memorial Golf Outing on the 13th. Remember anyone can sign up for the work party. We can use the help. If given the chance, thank a Vet.

For God and Country,Tony Mazzeo

Commander g Post 91

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MEMoRiEsI was talking with one of our few remaining WWII vets and he relayed an interesting and heart warming story which probably could not happen today and I asked him to share it with our members. After reading this you will understand why they are truly the “Greatest Generation”

Here are Robert L. “Robbie” Robinson’s favorite memories in his own words; he served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946.

Serving in any branch of the United States military is an exacting job but it is also rewarding and an honor. Such service cannot be called fun although there can be those lighter moments too. Any person who has served in a combat zone during a war knows, to say it is no fun, is a gross understatement. Many difficult memories come from those times but, even so, there can be some good memories.

During our liberation of Holland from the Germans I met a family, a man, wife and 14 year old daughter. As the war proceeded and our unit pushed on through Holland, Germany and central Europe, I corresponded with them, as time permitted, and I also put my own family and fiancé in touch with them. I still correspond with his daughter (now a grandmother) and I have visited them in Holland (1942 and 1945) and she and her husband visited me in the U.S. in 1946, So this has provided me with a good memory from WWII.

At the end of the war in Europe, I rescued a two month old German Sheppard puppy running loose on the streets in Bamberg, Germany. She (I named her Dusty) was skinny and scared but after getting her fed, she calmed down and I was able to keep her with me during the rest of my time in Europe. Since the war was over, my daily routine was less demanding so I could spend time in training Dusty.

When it came time for me to be returned to U.S. for discharge, I was able to arrange, at LeHavre, France for Dusty to be shipped to my parent’s home in Lansing, Michigan and she beat me home.

After returning home, I married my Junior High School sweetheart and Dusty was a constant companion for my wife as well as for my son and daughter after they were born. She was a great dog and made many appearances at schools and other organizations. In 1951 she was featured on a television show called “Animal Fare” in Toledo and Detroit. She lived 14+ years, I think happily.

Dusty loved people, especially children, but she always remained “my dog”. What a fond memory this has been for me through the years.

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Mel Baher, 1st Vice Commander- The 2012 membership program is now in full swing, and many of our annual early birds have already sent their checks in and have received their new cards. Are you among this “EARLY BIRD” group? If so, Thank You! The Post 91 membership quota is set by the Department of Ohio at 568 with an all-time high set at 600, for the 2012 membership drive year. So far, I have processed a total of 170 cards, for 30% of quota. Please consider paying your dues now and help your Post be Quota by Veterans Day, November 11th.

Our family picnic will be August 21st. Patriot Day is september 11th... I hope to have a 10th year commemoration service, and please don’t forget the National POW/MIA day September 16th service at Post 91 on the pavilion at 7:00PM. Please think about asking your neighbor, co-worker, or even your close friends “Did you serve in the military?” - they may be eligible to join The American Legion and they too then can enjoy the same camaraderie that you do as a member of Post 91. If you need help with the paperwork, and or securing a copy of the DD214, please contact me at the Post or call me on my cell phone at 216-214-9314. Care of our returning Veterans, Children & Youth, Americanism, and National Security are the four pillars of The American Legion and YOU can make a difference, by becoming involved in what we do on a daily basis. For God and Country - Thank You!

C. W. “Bill” smith, 2nd Vice Commander- I wish to thank the members who attended the Flag Day Ceremony. Also a special thanks to Marianna Peris for her work in getting the food ready for after the ceremony.

UPCOMING: sATURDAY AUGUsT 13, 2011- THE 13th ANNUAL JAMES C. MASIE GOLF CLASSIC. Deadline for team entries is August 6th. Any questions or should you wish to sponsor a hole please contact Ron Fazekas or Mel Baher.

sUNDAY AUGUsT 21, 2011- FAMILY PICNIC, just as in previous years it starts at noon and ends at 6:00 PM. Please bring a covered dish. We will need help setting up and cooking and also tear down and clean-up at 6:00 PM on Sunday.

See you there.

The American Legion g Officers Notes

The American LegionRobert D.Becker, Kevin Bojarski, John R Burke,. Steve B.Early, Alexe J.Graser, Krist Jake, Frank J.Kalista, Steve Kovacs, Walter Kwiatkowski, Brent McRoberts, Leo J Molek, Andy Perculis, Deborah Schiffler, Dennis Williams,

Sons of the American LegionJon Silvis, Ryan Devins, Lloyd Meikle, David Brabson III, Frank Lorence, Ethan Smith, Sean Smith, Keith Smith

New Membership g Post 91American Legion AuxilaryNone to report

Sick Call g Post 91June Braun, Tim Jones

Taps g Post 91Oscar Stucker, Richard Rennert, George Turner, Ed Leopold Sr, Bill Kobel, Sal Brunello, Martin Jake

Len Draeger, Building Chairman-

Monthly Work Parties... don’t forget

we need help on the 2nd Saturday of

each month for our work parties. In

August we have moved it to the 3rd

Saturday, August 20th for this month

only because of the golf outing,.

We need any help we can get. We

need workers!!!! Please come and

give us a couple of hours of your

time especially while we have nice

weather. There is a lot of work to be

done. We start at 8:30AM until noon.

The Commander will be cooking

breakfast for all of the workers,

so the more workers that show up

means more work for Commander

Tony.

Don “Flash” Vaji, Gifts for the Yanks

Chairman- Need new disposable

razors for the veterans at Wade Park

Hospice Center. If you can donate

any new disposable razors please

bring them down to the Canteen and

there will be a collection box you

can place them in.

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sheri Krepelka, President- Time is going too fast. September will be here soon and the children will be back in school.

Please watch for the different activities listed on various boards through out the canteen.

July 25th the Auxiliary will be going to Wade Park VA hospital to visit and take gifts to the hospitalized veterans.

We will also be having a CPC Baby Shower in the Pavilion from 1-3pm.

The Post family picnic will be August 21st from 1-6pm. I am always looking for help with the children’s games. I hope to see you all there.

The Auxiliary Color Guard is looking for new members. We will also be having fundraisers for new uniforms. If interested please contact Marillia Baher or myself.

The Junior girls meet the 2nd Saturday from 2 - 3 pm every month. We are starting a new year with new ideas. Any girls between the ages of 7 to 17 are welcome. We also welcome friends and family members. There are several mothers and a couple of fathers who have gotten involved with some of our projects. This year we may make a couple of field trips to nursing homes.

God Bless.

Vicki Chainey, 1st Vice President- Congratulations to Jimmy Peris on winning the Father’s Day Raffle Tub. The Auxiliary hopes that you were one of the lucky 100 to receive a Father’s Day gift certificate, next year we will be cooking your breakfast in the new Post kitchen.

Thank you to everyone that donated items or filled a baby bottle with loose change for the Cleveland Pregnancy Center, it makes me proud to be a member of such a generous group of members, always willing to help the ones in need, Thank You Again!!!

Up & Coming Events:August: 5th---• Big Boy Night by The Ladies Color Guard, start serving at 7pmAugust 21st---• Post Family Picnic, food, beverages, drawings & gamesseptember: • Lucky November Lotto Tickets go on sale through the end of October, or $5 each you get 30 chances, such a deal. september 1st-• -We will start taking Pumpkin Roll orders so look for the box in the Post, also if you are interested in helping make them contact Nancy Doutt.october: 2nd• ---Auxiliary District Fall Conference in Post Hall october 15th• ---Hobo Dinner in Post canteen, start serving at 5pm october 30th• --Kids Halloween Party, 12pm-3pm sign-up sheet in Post

There are a lot of events coming up from all the groups so read your newsletters so you don’t miss out on all the fun. As always support your Post by attending the events. God Bless Everyone.

American Legion Auxiliary g Officers Notes

Donella Kline Americanism Chairman- Congratulations to Auxiliary delegates Morgan Draves and Kara Hurley, both of Berea, for their appointments at Buckeye Girls State. Morgan, one of our Junior members, was elected Municipal Judge of Stoy City, and Kara was elected Law Director of Rice City. BGS was held at the College of Mount Union for the first time this year.

Nancy Doutt, Community service Chairman- Thank you to everyone who participated in the Night at the Duck Races to help raise funds to restore the Victory Arch., through your donations for or at the races, or through sponsorships of the ducks, ads or races. A fun and unique time was had by all. Did you know that one of our charter members of Post 91, Fred Hartman, was the designer of the Victory Arch? That’s something to be proud of for our Post. Items such as t-shirts, Cats Meow, brass ornaments, cooler bags, photo albums, DVD’s, and Berea Falls pictures are still available for purchase to help fund the project. With donations of $10 or more, you can complete a slip for one of the four time capsules on top of the arch. Thank you for your support of this hometown historical architecture. Parts of the arch can be seen during the fair from August 8 – 14 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. If you are interested in any S.O.V.A. merchandise, give Nancy a call at (440) 552-4713.

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Sons of the American Legion g Officers Notes

Chuck o’Malley, s.A.L. Commander- We hope everyone is having a Great Summer. We would like to invite all members to our next meeting August 10th at 7:30 upstairs in the Hall. If you would like a reminder sent to you please send your email address to sal91berea@yahoo.com . We will send you a reminder of meeting and also announcements of all the exciting events we have planned for the year.

Our Annual Steak Roast will be held in October this year and we plan on scheduling our Tailgate Parties as soon as the NFL Players and owners come to a decision.

Last year we talked about ways to take advantage of the social networking technologies. Our Facebook page “Sons of the American Legion-Squadron 91-Berea, Oh continues to grow. We will continue to update with our events and also review your likes and comments. Be sure to check out the Calendar in this newsletter. It’s a great idea to hang it where you can see it during the month. So you never miss out on a Post event.

We hope you are able to enjoy your Summer and you stop by the Canteen frequently.

Dave ‘Bear’ Hof, Finance/Membership- IT’S RENEWAL TIME : Notices have been sent out to all paid members from last year. I have sent out 96 cards so far for this year’s membership. Please let us know of a change in your mailing address.

Help is needed at all S.A.L.functions just let Commander Chuck O’Malley know you can help.

Meetings are still on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:30pm of the month, come see what’s going on.

American Legion Riders g Officers Notes

Ed “Big Ed” Leopold, Director- Hello everyone, here we are again, with the month of August already here, how time flies. We have 2 months of good weather to ride. At this time I want to say sorry for not being able to attend our June and July functions, like I should have but with Dads passing things were pretty hectic at the Leopold house. Thank you to everyone who was there for my family during our loss. Well I’m back and will be more attentive to our schedule.

We have a lot coming up, August 6th our 3rd Annual Pig Roast, september 23rd The Liverpool Lads will be performing in the hall. Best get your tickets, they are going fast. We are about half way through our By- Laws, I think all the changes the team are making will make us a better group. It would be nice to see each and every member at our next meeting in August, come down to meet your fellow riders and maybe just maybe you will take a ride with us, or maybe you would like to volunteer to help at one of upcoming events, we always could use the help, We have almost 100 members sure would be nice to see you all, let’s all get involved and help out our Post. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at biged@wowway.com.

Thank you to all who participated in the Grindstone Parade. Once again good job, and a special thank you to little Daniel for a good job driving the wagons. Maybe some of you don’t know this, but you all are members of Post 91 and a member can bring a guest with you or even if you have a friend or relative that has served our country bring him or her to one of our meeting or even to visit and they might like what they see. I had a chance to take my sister on her first motorcycle ride to Quaker State in Valley View, and she loved it and plans on joining the Ladies Auxiliary, so she can become a supporter of the A.L.R. I guess I should have done this sooner, My Bad! So they say. So please invite somebody, let them see what goes on at Post 91. “The Post by The Lake.”

Thank a Vet!

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American Legion Auxiliary g Officers Notes (continued from page 4)

Nancy Doutt, Membership Chairman- The membership cards have arrived and we will start processing 2012 dues on August 1. Because we reached our goal for 2011, they are increasing our goal for 2012 so we will have to work harder to retain current members and recruit new ones. Your participation in the women’s largest veterans’ volunteer organization is the best advertisement we have. Keep up the good work! National is considering a dues increase with the 2013 dues, but for 2012, they remain the same for both Senior and Junior members---$25.00 for Seniors and $5.00 for Juniors. The Juniors do not receive a notice from the Department of Ohio, so if you sponsor a Junior, you can include their dues with yours, and you do not need to wait for your dues notice to pay for 2012 dues. Early bird gets the sticker before November 11. THANK YOU!

District and Department Program RecognitionCongratulations, Unit 91! As a follow-up to receiving 1st place in the five major categories of Americanism, Children & Youth, Community Service, Junior Activities, and Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (VA&R) in our member group in our District, we received the following certificates at the Department of Ohio convention:

Certificates of Appreciation and Merit for our donation and efforts for the Auxiliary Emergency Fund.•Certificate of Merit for the best District Chaplain narrative, Children & Youth report, Community Service, National •Security, Poppy , VA&R, and Legislative.Certificates of Appreciation for participation in the National Security Handmade Afghan Project.•

This is a tribute to the power of each and every one of our members. Thank you!

Wade Park VisitAfter our February visit to Wade Park VA Hospital, we received several thank you notes from the Veterans. We were accompanied by four very respectful young ladies from Parma Park Church of God. Here are notes from three of the Veterans.

Thank you to all the young ladies who came to the VA Hospital 2/28/11. You were beautiful with lots of cheer, smiles, heart and love. We received goody bags, duct tape bags, a candy box, afghan and all with smiles. You made us speechless. Thank you for your heartfelt love.

Your gifts to my husband who is an ongoing in and out patient of Wade Park VA hospital was very much appreciated and very thoughtful. Dave was thrilled to receive the lap robe and the goody bag. He is a cancer patient and your prayers are necessary to his health and upcoming treatment. Keep us in your prayers—they help us keep hoping. Thank you and God Bless.

Timing is everything—let me explain... Had I joined the Navy earlier or later, I would not have been stationed in Norfolk, Virginia;•When I volunteered for a trip to Vietnam I was sent on an ammunition ship that went through the Panama Canal, to •Hawaii and, when I did see Vietnam it was from a distance while at sea;When I went to the VA Hospital in February of 2011, I saw the snowstorm then rainstorm through a window (never •had to drive through either);When I was at the VA Hospital, a group of ladies from the American Legion Auxiliary and the Parma Park Church of •God Young Ladies Ministries visited the 4th floor and said “Thank you for Serving Our Country”; and while visiting us you all had genuine smiles; and while visiting us you passed out gifts, all beautiful and most hand made; and I was the first person from the Navy that you met that night so you gave me a Navy cap; and (here’s how good your timing was) you left my room and alone together with my wife, we wiped away a tear or two;You stayed on the 4th floor long enough for me to find you and take a picture. •Yes, I’m home now, feeling much better and I put your picture inside that Navy cap so anytime I wear it I can look •and remember the reason why I joined and who said “Thanks”.

By the reading of this newsletter, we will have gone again on July 25. This time, the patients from Brecksville VA will have already been moved to Wade Park. If you are interested in joining us for our fall visit, please contact Nancy at (440) 552-4713.

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Kitchen ReopeningThe kitchen has been remodeled and reopened on July 18th. The kitchen has been updated with state of the art equipment and efficiency in mind. Jamie has a big smile on her face with this new kitchen.

The new hours will be serving lunches form Tuesday through Saturday from 11AM – 2:45PM. We will still have our famous Wednesday specials. We have added evening hours and will be opened Monday through Wednesday from 6PM to 9PM. Look for our evening specials. Wednesday evenings will have a Strip Steak Dinner. So come on down and see what we have done with the kitchen and try some of Jamie’s cuisine.

Post 91’s Boys state Participant Has An Exceptional Week At Boys state

Alejandro returned from Buckeye Boys State with awards and stories to last a lifetime. Berea should be proud of him. First, he was elected County Engineer. The state they created had 8 counties and the kids elected to this position had to take a test on the subject to prove their knowledge. Alejandro had by far the highest score on the test and impressed the Legionnaires and his peers. For this reason he was offered the highest distinction there was, which is to be offered the chance to move on to Boys Nation in Washington, a position offered to only 2 boys, out of more than 1200. Alejandro was first pick for Boys Nation, but had to respectfully decline due to his scheduled program at OSU. He was torn but had to make a choice, His County won best county award, his City won best city award. Alejandro won “Outstanding Citizen” award and was offered to come back as a counselor next year, to which he agreed.

Sincerely,

Grisselle ChockA proud Mom

Fall Canteen Bowling League

The Fall Canteen Bowling League begins september 12th. The teams consist of 4 people and the cost is $5/week plus machine fee. Bowling will last 12 weeks with a banquet at the ned of the season with good food, beverages and cash prizes. Sign up at the Canteen. Any questions contact Marianna Peris.

New Website is Here!

Jim Masie, Graphics- Our new website is here. Check it out at www.postbythelake.org. This site features a new look and feel along with more information including:

Articles featuring latest news and events•Veteran news section- News feeds provided by The •American Legion’s Home WebsiteEvents Calendar•All the info you’ll need for our Post•

We have also created a new Facebook Page. You can visit by going to: www.facebook.com/PostByTheLake.

This page even features more news including veteran and active duty.

Make sure to click on the Like Button to gain access.

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Editor g Post By The Lake

Ron Fazekas, Editor- Here is an e-mail I received the other day and really fits on what these environmental wackos forgot about how we grew up.

In the line at the store, the cashier told an older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment.

The woman apologized to her and explained, “We didn’t have the green thing back in my day.”

The clerk responded, “That’s our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment.” She was right -- our generation didn’t have the green thing in its day.

Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over. So they really were recycled. But we didn’t have the green thing back in our day.

We walked up stairs, because we didn’t have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn’t climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks.

But she was right. We didn’t have the green thing in our day.

Back then, we washed the baby’s diapers because we didn’t have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts -- wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. But that old lady is right; we didn’t have the green thing back in our day.

Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the state of Montana.

In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn’t have electric machines to do everything for us.

When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used a wadded up old newspaper to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.

Back then, we didn’t fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn’t need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.

But she’s right; we didn’t have the green thing back then.

We drank from a fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water.

We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.

But we didn’t have the green thing back then.

Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24-hour taxi service.

We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn’t need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.

But isn’t it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn’t have the green thing back then?

Please forward this on to another selfish old person who needs a lesson in conservation from a smartass young person.

These editorials are the opinion of the Editor and do not reflect the opinions of the members of Post 91.

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August5 ........ Big Boy Night6 ........ ALR Pig Roast13 ....... JCM Golf Outing21 ....... Family Picnic

Important Dates g Post 91September11 ....... Patriots Day11 ....... Browns Season Opener

HALL RENTALsPlease contact Sue Milter: Monday though Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm @ 440-234-0091 or 440-623-6494.

MEMBERsHiP/GENERAL iNFoPlease call 440-234-0091 or visit our website: www.postbythelake.org.

Contacts g Post 91

The largest Navy ship currently afloat is the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. There are ten of them afloat, and they’re all the same size.

General Douglas MacArthur, US Army is the most decorated US Serviceman.

The US Air Force was established on July 26, 1947, when President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947, officially establishing the United States Air Force as a separate service under the National Military Establishment.

The other name for the Marine Corps Memorial is the Iwo Jima Memorial, it has a correct, proper and official name which is The Marine Corps War Memorial.

On January 10, 1861 South Carolinians on Morris Island fired the first shots of the Civil War, firing on the Union Ship, “Star of the West”, defending Fort Sumter.

The Coast Guard, originally part of The Department of the Navy, is now assigned to The Department of Homeland Security.

The US Armed Forces currently has 1,477,896 on Active Duty and 1,458,500 Reservists

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