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THE AMERICAN LEGION

“The Friendly Word” from “The Friendly Post”1655 Simms Street Post 178 Lakewood, CO

Volume 18—Issue #4 alpost178.org October 2017

Record Number of Winners Recognized at Car ShowThe big winners at Post 178’s Annual Car Show were the

members of the JFK High School Honor Platoon. Thanks to a fundraiser sponsored by the Post 178 SAL, and the drill team serving 247 breakfasts prepared in the kitchen by Bill Radunz and Brad Hall, the JFK girls received a check from the Sons for $1,635. Car Show sponsor Carolyn Windish Irwin then stepped up with a check of her own for $1,500.

Other show winners included Steve Sanelli, whose Hemi-powered 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe was judged Best of Show. Everyone enjoyed hear-ing stories about this year’s Car Show Honoree, Tommy Frantz.

Special thanks for making it all possible go to the Post 178 volunteers listed below, and to show sponsors Windish RV Center and Perry & Terry Auto Body.

Dave DupreeLee Backman

Bob HeerJim KunstDave Cole

Patty WagnerJudy MyersLes Metcalf

Karen BlackJojo

Tanya KigerBrad Hall

Mark WardRandy BariaEd McKenna

Bill Torrez

Keith SandersBrian ConwayCindy ParkerBill Radunz

Dave ClingerSue Clinger

Sheryl FunakoshiWayne McClimans

Thank You Car Show Volunteers

Art and Plaques byJerry Potts ..................Steele Tattoos

More pictures at alpost178.org — click on 2017 Car Show. Go to our facebook page; American Legion Post 178 - Lakewood, Colorado. Also check out Sheryl’s AL Pictures on facebook. Above photos by Sheryl Funakoshi and Sue Clinger.

2017 Car Show Winners

Ron RemyScott HannumKeith Jackson

Dick SurrattJeff Dunn

Carl Woods

Special Exhibitors

Don King ......................1936 Ford CoupeSam Roskopf.............1934 Ford Pick-upChet Masdin ........... 1929 Ford RoadsterGary Higens ..........1930 Ford 5-WindowRon/Linda Hanstrom ...1932 Chevy Sedan

5 Best

Best of ShowSteve Sanelli .........1932 Ford 3-Window

2017 Car Show HonoreeTommy Frantz

Scott Hannum .....................T/F DragsterJohn Backes .............. 1967 Chevy NovaForest Shade ...................1982 ExcaliburJim Applegate ...........1928 Willis-KnightMartin Smyth .................... 1958 CorvetteStan Anderson ........... 1964 Ford FalconDean Patricelli ........... 1963 Buick RiveraJulie Sands.............. 1966 Ford MustangJack Callahan........1934 Ford 3-WindowGary Hofferber ........ 1967 Ford Mustang

Top 10

Windish RV CenterPerry & Terry Auto Body

Car Show Sponsors

50/50 WinnerMargaret Sears

Garage ArtErnest Hake

Steve Sanelli (l.) and Tommy Frantz (r.).Bill Radunz presents check to JFK girls.

Dear Lord, we thank You for all we have been given, and for everyone

and every situation that has shaped our lives. Help us put into words the appreciation we have for our family, friends, and members that rec-ognizes their unique contributions, their efforts, and the gifts they share.

We are grateful for the blessings of our orga-nization’s leadership, wisdom, and knowledge gained through their experience and education. We pray that they accept the role as men-tors to bolster our confidence by pointing out our strengths and abilities.

May we be encouraged to stretch beyond our perceived limitations and realize our own self worth and strength. Help us to be patient and generous as we hold fast to the ideas of a growing organization. Amen.

Hello and Welcome Fall. Someone asked me recently why they join the Ameri-can Legion. My response was, “We are a family of Veterans who have served with purpose and commitment. We now volunteer to serve others who have served. We

are committed to help each other in time of need. We contribute our time and money because we care. Like families we sometimes disagree, but we always come together for the greater cause.

Thank you all for a GREAT Labor Day Picnic and Annual Car Show. Wow, we continue to have such large turn outs for our special events. They could not have been successful without the support of our volun-teers, staff, bartenders, and contributors.

Please refer to our calendars for upcoming special events and kitchen servings. I look forward to seeing everyone who has renewed their membership at the Early Bird Dinner on October 21st. We’ll be enjoying entrees of roast turkey or pork with mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, plus salad and dessert.

Veterans Day Saturday November 11th is THE DAY to thank a Veteran. Remember, some served when the country didn’t care. For God and Country….See ya at the Post.

August and September were great months for the Riders. We had four successful Friday Dinners, a fantastic Motorcycle Run, and great riding weather. We want to shout out to our retired member Brad Hall who stepped up for us and relieved me so I

could get my daughter married. Thank you Brad.Frank Henson put on a motorcycle run that took us from the Post to Sitting Bull in Morrison, then to Cross-

roads in Pine Junction, over to 2 Bears outside Black Hawk, then to Golden and Post 21, and finally back to our Post for some burgers and dogs. We even made a few bucks for the Vets.

We presented our Annual Riders Scholarship to Megan Sedgewick, who will use the $1,000 award to study nursing at Front Range Community College. Congratulations and good luck, Megan.

Thank to everyone at the post for supporting the Riders in everything we do.September is in the books and fall is in the air. Winter is around the corner and I still

hate that fact. The Sons had a very suc-cessful fundraiser for the John F. Kennedy

High School Honor Guard on September 17th with a record 247 meals served during the Annual Car Show. Kudo’s to Bill Ra-dunz, and Todd Whitton for the work in the kitchen.

The Car Show drew 107 entries and many visitors to view the great selection of Hot Rods, Classics, Vettes, and Customs along with the nitro guys, who always draw a crowd.

NFL games are on each Sunday so come down to the Post and have a few to help support the Post.

The Early Bird Dinner is FREE to members who paid dues before October. Remember, anyone can volunteer for anything that goes on. I know help can be hard to find for events and it doesn’t have to be your organization you lend a hand to.

Chaplain’s RepoRtMickey West

CommandeR’s RepoRtDavid Clinger

Please pray for members and families.

Final Roll CallPaul Bilawsky—WWII—Navy

Edward C. Rougier, Jr.—6/10/2017 Alan W. Morley—2017—WWII—Navy

sal RepoRtBrad Hall

JOKER POKER6 PM FRIDAYS

RideRs RepoRtBill Torrez

The Bake Sale at the Car Show was a huge suc-

cess. Thank you to the volunteers who worked the table and to all of you who donated the baked goods.

Donation jars for the Auxiliary Emer-gency Fund (AEF) are still in place at the Post.

Nancy Chandler will be donating a patriotic-themed hand made quilt for a raffle. It is an oversized twin. We’ll be selling tickets for $1 each and we’ll let you know when the raffle starts.

Remember that we will have a Special Dinner, instead of burgers, on the 4th Wednesday each month. In September it was a Reuben casserole. We’re planning on beef stew for October.

Finally, don’t forget Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th. No breakfast will be served so the Auxiliary can use the kitchen to prepare and serve Spaghetti Dinner with meatballs and sausage with salad and garlic toast from 11:00 a.m. all the way to 7:00 p.m. The annual dinner is FREE to Veteran members of our Post. The cost for others is only $7, or $4 for children under 10.

Many projects have been completed this past month. Chuck Elsen and Les Metcalf repainted the gun in front of the Post with original OD Green paint. The kitchen pantry has a new floor thanks primarily to Bill Beard and Doug Schwab. Both Bill and Doug

donated many hours in getting it done, and they did a great job. Thanks also to Mark Ward for doing the nec-essary plumbing repairs. Many of the other members involved in this project include Dave Potvin, Glad Pot-vin, Kathy Schwab, Chuck Elsen, Randy Baria, David Clinger, Mitch Heer, and Rocky Mountain. Thank you all for giving of your time. All we ask is that everyone does their part in keeping it clean and orderly.

At our last member picnic on Labor Day we had 258 people in attendance and our door monitors collected $400. Without the following volunteer door monitors we would not have had the success we did: Vern and Sheri Schmitt, Bill Radunz, David Clinger, Mike Makofske, Beth Hall, Megan Blanc, Dee Yurko, Marilynn Anderson, Faye Okeneske, Tina Montoya, Joe and Fran Bowers, Doug Powell, Ron Vanderhaar, and Linda Quinlan.

Our cooks for the day were Jody Marcotte, Brad Hall, Sue Clinger, and Bill Torrez with Jim Gibson do-ing his usual awesome job of slicing tomatoes, onions, etc. Thanks to all of you.

Beer donations were made by Joe and Fran Bowers, Ken and Connie Stark, Max Thompson, and the SAL. Soda and water were all donated by the Auxiliary. Thank you all for your generosity.

Beginning on Veterans Day, November 11th, qualified Veterans will be able to shop online at the Veterans PX. Go to VetVerify.org to

see if you qualify to use this benefit.Veterans can now pre-qualify for burial at a

National Cemetery. Use the form you can get by Googling “Pre-Eligible Military Death Form.” Find and use VA Form 40-10007.pdf. Pre-quali-fying can save your family from the process. Pre-qualifying at a National Cemetery does not include burial site selection.

Business RepoRtBob Heer

auxiliaRy RepoRtJudy Myers

WelcomeNew aNd TraNsfer MeMbers

Richard J. Mahan—Vietnam—ArmyJames W. Shattles—Vietnam—ArmyRichard C. Howman—Korea—Army

sweviCe offiCeRDoug Powell

Veterans DaySaturday, November 11

Spaghetti Dinnerwith Meatballs and Sausage

Salad and Garlic Bread11 AM to 7 PM

(no breakfast served)

Post 178 Veterans FREE$7 Others — $4 Under 10

Prepared and Served by Post 178 Women’s Auxiliary

Randy & Bob’s FamousSmoked Prime Rib DinnersatuRday, novemBeR 4 seRving @ 4 pm

pRe-pay $15—dooR $18F u n d r a i s e r f o r H u r r i c a n e V i c t i m s

David Clinger, Commander................. [email protected]

Bill Radunz, Adjutant ........................... [email protected]

Wayne McClimans, Chaplain .............. 303-279-6712 [email protected]

Judy Myers, Auxiliary President .......... 303-525-7102 [email protected]

Mickey West, Auxiliary Chaplain ......... 303-238-0039Brad Hall, SAL Commander ................ 303-210-4125

[email protected] Radunz, SAL Adjutant ................... 303-995-2663

[email protected] Bill Torrez, Riders President ................ 720-404-3183

[email protected] Dupree, Newsletter Publisher..... 303-238-9723

[email protected] Heer, Post Manager ..................... 303-234-0178

[email protected] and Dining ............................. 303-232-4041

Lounge Hours* Mon.—Thurs. 11:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight Fri. 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM Sat.—Sun. 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight

*Bartenders may close earlier on slow nights.

LAKEWOOD AMERICAN LEGION POST 1781655 Simms Street Lakewood, CO 80215

Megan Sedgewick accepts congratulations from her two daughters and a $1,000 scholarship from Post 178 American Legion Riders.

Riders Award Annual Scholarship to Navy Veteran, Megan SedgewickMegan Sedgewick served in the U.S. Navy five years, is a single mother of two daughters, works as a

medical assistant in Lutheran Hospital’s Emergency Room, and is a new member of Post 178. Her essay on the subject of Military Appreciation was the winning entry in the Rid-ers Annual Scholarship Award. Megan will be using her $1,000 prize studying to become an RN at Front Range Com-munity College.

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Early Bird DinnerSaturday

October 215 PM Social Hour

6 PM Dinner

Auxiliary Dinner NightEvery 4th Wednesday 5 – 7 PM

Always a Special Entree(something besides burgers)

Fly Your FlagColumbus Day

October 9th

Happy HalloweenTuesday

October 31st

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