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BEN KRUEGERKRONICLEMarch 2016

BEN KRUEGERKRONICLEMarch 2016

Welcome to American Legion Post 49, Pequot Lakes, MNPrepared by members of The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of The American Legion

www.pequotlegion.org

VA CelebrAtes PArtnering with MediCAl sChoolsWASHINGTON – Caring for the nation’s Veterans is a shared honor and a shared responsibility, which is why the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) this year is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its partnership with the nation’s medical and health professional schools.Since 1946, VA has worked with academic institutions to provide high qual-ity, state-of-the-art health care to America’s Veterans and to train new health professionals to meet the rapidly evolving health care needs within VA and the nation.“We are extremely proud of the long-standing, close relationships built over the past 70 years among VA and academic institutions across the country,” said VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald. “These partnerships strengthen VA’s healthcare system, and provide high quality training for the nation’s healthcare workforce. We cannot do what we do without them.”The partnership between VA and academic affiliates dates back to the end of World War II. Following the allied victory, VA faced the imminent arrival of over 100,000 new patients and was confronted with a severe lack of resources as it had only 98 mostly rural hospitals offering fewer than 84,000 beds and 1,000 physicians. To meet this challenge, VA created a landmark partnership with U.S. medical schools to establish a dynamic, talented workforce of students, physi-cian residents, and faculty who provide world class care to Veterans while pro-viding training to generations of future physicians that has evolved to include more than forty health care professions over the decades.“Through this historic collaboration, VA has become the largest single provider of medical training in the country, where more than 40,000 residents and 20,000 medical students receive clinical training each year,” said Darrell G. Kirch, Pres-ident and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges.“VA benefits enormously from its relationship with its partners in the medical academic community. We are able to do the work we do because of this syn-ergistic relationship,” said VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. David Shulkin. “We have the benefit of the top medical professionals being produced by lead-ing academic institutions. In turn, the medical community and patients around the country benefit from VA innovations – innovations such as the implantable cardiac pacemaker; the nicotine patch to help smokers quit; liver transplants and electronic medical records. We are both proud and grateful for these relation-ships.”

– Courtesy VA

American Legion Post 49 - Pequot Lakes, MN

Greetings Everyone!I hope you are all enjoying this rather

strange winter! I believe the entire country has been bouncing around, weather wise, from unseasonably warm to unseasonably cold. Or should I say “cool” for the benefit of our snowbirds! I do envy you snowbirds once a while; especially on our really cold days! In the waning years of our “working lives” my wife and I planned on hitting the road; camping all around the country in our retirement. Then we bought our lake home up here in God’s country and when we actually retired that desire to travel all around the country was no longer at the top of our priority list. And so it goes.....

The Legion High School Oratorical District Contest was held on January 23rd at the Brainerd Legion and, sad to say, the contestant our Post sponsored did not win. The winner was a young lady from Pequot Lakes who is in the 9th grade and is being home schooled. I was unable to make the contest as I had another commitment that day, but

I understand that she did an outstanding job. She was sponsored by the Nisswa Post and she will compete in the Department Contest on February 20th. I certainly wish her well. Many of those who win in the various Oratorical Contests at all levels are home schooled.

On February 1, 2016 we lost a very dedicated Legionnaire and a good friend. Harold Bergstrom was a member of Crosslake/50 Lakes Post 500 and also a member of our 40 et 8 Voiture 754. Harold was currently serving as District Vice-Commander for our East Sub-district. He previously served as Sixth District Commander and was running for Department Vice-Commander for the 6th & 9th Districts. There will be a memorial service for Harold in the spring.

The Sixth District Mid-winter Conference was held Saturday, February 13th in Waite Park. I attended the Conference to give my report as District Chairman of the Boys State Program. The Legion Conference was held in the morning at the Moose Lodge where the various reports

and addresses were given. The afternoon session was held at Legion Post 428 as a joint session of the Legion, Auxiliary, SAL, and Legion Riders. The main speaker at the joint session was Mary Jo Pine, St. Cloud VA-Suicide Prevention. Some of the facts she gave were hard to believe. Sharon Higgins is writing an article on Mary Jo’s talk to be included elsewhere in this newsletter .

Speaking of the Boys State Program, the membership approved $300 from gambling to sponsor one boy to Legion Boys State this year. I haven’t addressed the Junior Class at Pequot Lakes High School yet, but will be doing that very soon. I anticipate receiving a number of students wanting to participate in the Boys State Program again this year and we will be working together with both Crosslake/50 Lakes Post 500 and Nisswa Post 627 to sponsor additional boys. I will also be seeking outside help to sponsor additional boys.

The attendance at our Membership Meeting on February 11th slipped a little more. We had seven Officers and Executive Committee member plus two members at large – not a good showing! We had one guest in attendance, and that was Dewayne Collins, Sr., Sixth District Commander

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POST 49 OFFICERSCommander-Ken Meyer ................................................... 568-5414Adjutant-Kevin Buss .......................................................... 330-18451st Vice-Ken Palmer .......................................................... 568-88522nd Vice-Rick Arrigoni ....................................................... 568-8057Finance Officer-OpenService Officer-Bob Winkelman......................................... 568-5786Chaplain-Rev. Mike Marcum ............................................. 568-6761Historian-Wayne Loken ..............................................320-492-7049Sgt. at Arms: Mike ThompsonExecutive Board:1 yr-Dave Agren..........................................................612-859-10662 yr-Allan Olson ................................................................. 568-69873 yr-Larry Rieber.........................................................320-815-0445Past Commander-Darol Hanson ....................................... 562-5739

COMMITTEESScholarship Committee: Kevin Buss, Rev. Mike Marcum, Ken Meyer, Bob Winkelman, Randy KingMembership Committee: Ken Palmer, Darol HansonFinance Committee: Larry Rieber, Kevin Buss, Ken Meyer Service Committee: Bob Winkelman, Larrie NorrisGambling Committee: Darol Hanson, Carol Harrington, Ken Palmer, Bob Winkelman, Kevin BussChildren and Youth: Bob Winkelman

PROGRAMSColor Guard: Jack SchmidtPast Cdr.’s Club: OpenBoy Scouts: Kevin Buss

S.A.L. Liaison: Kevin BussBoys State: Ken MeyerOratorical: Ken Meyer

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION OFFICERSCommander-Wayne Loken .........................................320-492-70491st Vice-Dan Melby2nd Vice-Randy King ..................................................218-251-2859Finance Officer-Steve Pessek ....................................218-831-3569Sgt. at Arms-Charles OverbyChaplain-Jim Young

UNIT 49 OFFICERSPresident-Nina Hedstrom .................................................. 947-41661st Vice President-Carrie Mahana .................................... 587-34352nd Vice President-Joan Sarff ........................................... 568-4487Executive Committee-Sharon Higgins ............................... 562-4019Executive Committee-Glenda Schmidt .............................. 568-8701Treasurer-Carol Sundlie .................................................... 568-4168Secretary-Carol Sundlie .................................................... 568-4168Chaplain-Alice Botz ........................................................... 947-4166Sergeant-At-Arms-Alice Botz............................................. 947-4166Sunshine Chairman-Joan Sarff ......................................... 568-4487Parliamentarian-Dee Dee Buckley .............................651-634-0861Junior Past President-Mary Lou Skallet ............................ 543-6508Membership-Sharon Higgins ............................................. 562-4019Gambling Manager-Sharon Higgins .................................. 562-4019Children & Youth-Carrie Mahana ...................................... 587-3435Education-Sandie Zeidler .................................................. 562-4548Service to Veterans-Irene Myres ....................................... 543-4803Girls State-Carrie Mahana ................................................. 587-3435Girls State-Sharon Higgins ................................................ 562-4019Box Tops & Stamps-Carol Sundlie .................................... 568-4168Poppy-Carol Sundlie.......................................................... 568-4168

The Ben Krueger Kronicle is published monthly by the Ben Krueger American Legion Post #49, Auxiliary Unit #49, and The Sons of The American Legion Squadron #49 of Pequot Lakes, MN 56472. (Volume XXV, Issue No. 3, March, 2016) Advertising inquiries should be directed to Ken Meyer (568-5414 or [email protected]), articles to Connie Jenson (963-1366 or [email protected]). The deadline for the next issue of the Ben Krueger Kronicle is March 15th. Articles received after that date will be included in the following month’s issue.

Commander’s CornerKen Meyer, Commander

March 2016

Members please note! the Monthly Membership Meeting for the Post starts at 6pm and the “E” Board Meeting starts at 5:30pm.

– Continue, Commander’s Corner, p. 4


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Pull TabsGambling Report for January 2016

Gross Revenue: $29,906.00 Prizes Paid: $21,886.00 Net Revenue: $8,020.00 Cash Long or Short: $41.00 Cash on Hand: $8,061.00

Lawful Purpose Expenditures voted on at the February meeting are: Lakes Area Food Shelf, MN Military Museum, Special Olym-pics (Polar Plunge) and Boys State.We need a Member of our Post to step up and take the Gambling Manager’s job or we will have to shut the gaming down. Please talk to the Commander.

– Darol Hanson

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Make your check out to “American Legion Post 49” with “Friend of the Kronicle”

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HELP KEEP THE KRONICLE IN CIRCULATION!To do this, we must reduce our costs and the cost of mailing the Kronicle each month is our greatest expense.

Can you pick up your copy at the Post each month and save us the mailing cost? Would you rather receive it electronically? If the answer to either one of these is YES, please contact Ken Meyer at 568-5414 or [email protected].

Also, if your mailing address changes, please notify Ken right away!

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Chaplain Report

Commander’s Corner, from p. 2 2nd Vice Commander ReportHello, it’s me again! I’d like to start my report

by saying it’s truly a great privilege to have Darol Hanson as a member of this Post! Darol has done a terrific job serving as our gambling manager for a very long time; and now he has decided it is time to resign. I’d like to say Thank You Darol, very much, for everything that you do for our Post and the community!

It’s going to be election time soon and now we not only need someone to step up and try to fill Darol’s shoes; but we need members to sign up and run for offices. It would be great if we could have more members show some interest in our Post and all the things that we do.

Anyone interested in running for office, please contace Mike Thompson, Darol Hanson, Bob Winkelman, or me. There will be a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Well, now is the slow time of the year and we will again be closing on Sundays until sometime in April. However, spring is just around the corner and I’m so excited I might wet my plants!

Our Color Guard always does a great job; and as a matter of fact, we will be presenting military honors at a funeral tomorrow. Don’t forget to come see us in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Crosslake!

Our bar manager, Kris, has been doing a great job, and so have Jodi and Dan. Please look for our ads and bulletins to see what is going on here! We have some great entertainment, but need your patronage to provide it!

As always, ‘til next time, be thankful for our men and women in uniform! Keep them in your prayers.

– Rev. Rick Arrigoni

and member of Brainerd Post 255. Cdr. Collins spoke of what he has been doing as District Commander and also spoke favorably about the Legion Riders. He stated that in all the Posts in the State that have a Legion Riders Chapter, all have seen a much higher number of volunteer hours and fundraising capabilities within the Post. That surely is something our Post needs, but I am not aware of too many motorcycle riders in our membership. If you are an avid biker and would like to find out more about the Legion Riders, please let me know.

At our membership meeting, I read a letter of resignation from our Gambling Manager, Darol Hanson that will take affect on March 31, 2016. WE DESPERATELY NEED SOMEONE TO STEP UP! Without a gambling manager we would lose our gambling license. Without gambling we lose the funds we have for scholarships, hardships, youth programs, veterans programs, and all other charitable needs. Gambling currently pays our property taxes. Without gambling there is no bar bingo and no pull tabs. Without bar bingo and pull tabs, our bar business would suffer and dry up. We would lose our Post home! DO YOU SEE HOW SERIOUS THIS WOULD BE? This position does pay a small wage. It is not a lot, but you don’t have to put in a lot of time either. We currently have someone to do the computer work and most financials. We also have another helper to handle most of the bar bingo and pull tab business. It is NOT a huge commitment! If you are a little interested, please talk with Darol and find out all of the particulars. Yes, there are a few conditions a gambling manager must satisfy. Darol has a list and I have a list. Just ask!

We are still holding Burger Night and Mexican

Night, although the crowds aren’t as big as they should be. Please come in and support your Post! I would like to thank Bob Winkelman and Randy Langland for helping out on Burger Night. We could use a little more help, plus help on Mexican Night, also.

We are also having Fish Dinners from 5-7pm on Fridays during Lent. The fish is really good! What we need are more customers! Try it – you’ll like it!

The Blood Drive on February 17th was a success! We collected 78 units of blood. We could have used more blood donors for whole blood, but we collected all of the double red cells that we had time for. Our schedule for double reds was two per hour (on the hour) for six hours. We did it! THANK YOU to all who gave the “gift of life”. Our next drive will be in August.

Have you checked out our Post’s website? Please log on to: http://www.pequotlegion.org/. Let me know if you would like to see something else included on the site. Also catch us on Facebook!

This is an election year for the entire country and each of us should be interested in the political scene. So much is up to the voters this year. Don’t be caught up in the thinking that your vote doesn’t count. It does! Tuesday, March 1, 2016 is the day for the Minnesota’s 2016 Precinct Caucuses. Whether you are DFL, Republican, Green Party, Independence Party, Libertarian Party, or one of the parties to legalizing marijuana or cannabis; plan to attend your precinct caucus. Your voice should be heard. Be a part of what this country is going to be!

May God bless our Legion Family, our troops, and God Bless America!

– Ken

THE PROMISE OF A KINGDavid and Jonathan were like two keys on

a piano keyboard. Alone they made music, but together they made harmony. Jonathan “loved David as much as he loved himself” (I Samuel 20:17) Their legendary friendship met its ultimate test the day David learned that Saul was trying to kill him. Jonathan pledged to save David and asked his friend one favor in return; “You must never stop showing your kindness to my family, even when the Lord has destroyed all your enemies from the earth. So Jonathan made an agreement with David” (I Samuel 20:15-16).

Don’t you know this was a tender memory for David? Can’t you imagine him reflecting on this moment years later? Standing on the balcony overlooking the safe city. Astride his steed riding through the abundant fields. Dressed in armor inspecting his capable army. Were there times when he was overwhelmed with gratitude? Were there times when he thought, Had it not been for Jonathan saving my life, none of this would have happened?

Perhaps such a moment of reflection prompted him to turn to his servants and ask, “Is anyone still left in Saul’s family? I want to show kindness to that person for Jonathan’s sake!” (2 Samuel 9:1)

Those who are prone to extend grace tend to ask such questions. Can’t I do something for somebody? Can’t I be kind to someone because others have been kind to me? This isn’t a political maneuver. David isn’t seeking to do good to be applauded by people. Nor is he doing something

good so someone will do something for him. He is driven by the singular thought that he, too, was once weak. And in his weakness he was helped. David, while hiding from Saul, was delivered; now he desires to do the same. A servant named Ziba knows of a descendant “Jonathan has a son still living who is crippled in both feet.” The king asked Ziba, ‘Where is this son?’ Ziba answered, ‘He is at the house of Makir, son of Ammiel in Lo Debar’ (2 Samuel 9:3-4).

Just one sentence and David knew he had more than he bargained for. The boy was “crippled in both feet”. Who would have blamed David for asking Ziba, “Are there any other options? Any healthy family members?” Who would have faulted him for reasoning, A cripple would not fit well into the castle crowd. Only the elite walk these floors; this kid can’t even walk! And what service could he provide? No wealth, no education, no training. And who knows what he looks like? All these years he’s been living in...what was it again? Lo DeBar? Even the name means “barren place”. Surely there is someone I can help who isn’t so needy.

But such words were never spoken. David’s only response was “Where is this son?”

This son. One wonders how long it had been since Mephibosheth was referred to as a son. In all previous references he was called a cripple. Every mention of him thus far is followed by his handicap. But the words of David make no mention of his affliction. He doesn’t ask, “Where is Mephibosheth, this problem child?” but rather asks “Where is this son?”

Many of you know what it is like to carry a stigma. Each time your name is mentioned, your calamity follows. “Have you heard from John lately? You know, the fellow that got divorced?” “We got a letter from Jerry. Remember him, the alcoholic?” “Sharon is in town. What a shame she has to raise those kids alone.” “I saw Melissa today. I don’t know why she can’t keep a job.”

Like a pesky sibling, your past follows you wherever you go. Isn’t there someone who sees you for who you are and not what you did? Yes. There is One who does. Your King. When God speaks of you, He doesn’t mention your plight, pain, or problem; He lets you share his glory, He calls you His child.

- He will not always accuse us, and He will not be angry forever.

- He has not punished us as our sins should be punished;

- He has not repaid us for the evil we have done.

- As high as the sky is above the earth, so great is His love for those who respect Him.

- He has taken our sins away from us as far as the east is from the west.

- The Lord has mercy on those who respect Him, as a father has mercy on His children.

- He knows how we were made;- He remembers that we are dust (Psalms 103:9-

14)Jesus loves you.

– Chaplain MikeP.S. Remember to pray.


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Monday, Martin Luther King Day, as I entered the Crosslake Community Center, Joan Baker thanked me for my Veteran Letter to Editor and told me of serious water damage due to frozen water line at the Crosslake American Legion. This was a “Story that needed to be told.”

When I arrived on Tuesday, the Becker Flooring truck was at the Front door; so I entered and began by taking digital photos of damage. Bob Baker served as my guide dog.

Busy was Dan Schorr, a carpenter, volunteering his time. His wife, Ann, was busy cleaning, painting and staining. Dan and Ann are overseeing the restoration, working with the contractors, and the insurance adjustor.

Joan Baker was on a tall ladder painting the ceiling behind the bar as part of the remodeling project.

Marlene Eckholm’s job involved a tremendous amount of cleaning and organizing the front bar.

Pam Vaughn, a Tuesday volunteer in the Crosslake Library, showed up to organize all supplies in the utility room.

Steve & Pat Faith have been busy painting, staining and cleaning both days.

I dropped in to do a “Fact Check” on Thursday’s visit to learn that the front bar will be open on Friday, January 22nd at 3pm. As a member of American Legion Post 49 in Pequot Lakes, I plan to attend as a show of support for Post 500 veterans.

Bob UppgaardPequot Lakes

Letter to the Editor

Fish Dinner

Fridays, 5 to 7pmduring Lent - $8

Above: 6 yr. old Taya Hoffman helps clean upBottom Right: Jenny Watt, Carol Harrington, and Cindy Stiller

Pequot Lakes’ Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous


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Daylight Saving Time beginsSunday, March 13th

Membership ReportThe February 17th membership report from

Department shows we have 231 paid members and that is 37 members short of our goal of 268; or 86.19%. We have been getting renewals from one or two members a week, so it keeps climbing but time is running out! Please get yours in NOW!

The annual dues for 2016 and beyond are $40.– Ken Palmer

Kris’ KornerOn January 23 we hosted the Antique

Snowmobile Rendezvous; it was a great time! I’d like to than our volunteers; Cindy Stiller, Jenny Watt, Jaki Schoeszler, and 6 year old Taya Hoffman. Cindy and Jenny were awesome in the kitchen and Jaki and Taya did a great job clearing tables. Also, thanks to Mike Thompson for being our bar back! I would also like to thank the SAL and their volunteers for serving the Omelette Breakfast on the 24th. Jimmy’s Country Music provided music for the snowmobilers.

On February 12th we had our first Fish Dinner. Not a big crowd, but a good starting point. Also on the 12th , Sideways Entertainment was here. It was a lot of fun with great singers!

Our Cribbage Tournament starts on February 23rd, so by the time you are reading this it has already started. You still have time to catch up and win! Come see who you can beat....

On February 27th there will be a benefit for Renee & Jeff King, as their home burned down and they lost everything. It starts at 5pm.

Upcoming entertainment:• February 26 - Jimmy’s Country Music - 6pm• March 4 - Sideways Entertainment at 7pm• March 19 - Jimmy’s Country Music - 6pmWe are now closed on Sundays until spring.It would be so nice to see you all!

– Kris

Sideways Entertainment played on Friday, Feb. 12th. Above: A couple of karaoke singers with Boyd and Diane at the controls in back


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President’s CornerNina Hedstrom, President

March 2016

PREAMBLE TO THE S.A.L.NATIONAL CONSTITUTION

Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of the Great Wars,

associate ourselves together as “Sons of The American Legion” for the following purposes:To uphold and defend the Constitution of the

United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of

Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our

members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autoc-racy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good

will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter

and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in

carrying on for God and Country.

Auxiliary Membership ReportWe have 138 paid 2016 memberships.

We still have a few that have not paid their dues. A dues notice was mailed from National the first part of February. If you received one you probably have not paid, so please do so now. If you think you paid, find your check number, etc. and call me 562-4019. We are in dire need of bodies to come to our meetings. We have gambling and need to meet once a month to vote on donations. Please try and make the next meeting; third Monday at 2pm in the back hall. It only takes one hour of your month. Help the other members to vote on whatever is needed.

– Sharon Higgins

Auxiliary Chaplain reportSympathies and prayers go to the

family of Jean Brown and to Larry Knutson on the passing of his mother, Rosellya. Prayers, also, to families that have health issues; may you get well soon. As you travel, travel with God, and may He Bless you and keep you safe.

~ Alice Botz, Chaplain

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Bar Bingo – Thurs 6:30pmOpen at noon • Bar open at 2pm

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Bear’s denPull Tabs, Bar Bingo-4pm Saturdays

Meat Raffles-4pm SundaysMon.-Thurs. open 4pm, Fri.-Sat. open 11am

76th St & Hwy 64, LeaderSun open Noon • Food Full MenuPig Races Every Fri. & Sat. 7pm

March 1 ‘til Labor Day

1st Mondays – Food Shelf2nd Mondays – Book Swap

3rd Mondays – Birthday Night4th Mondays – Basket Drawing

5th Mondays – Special Bingo for prizeCustomer Appreciation Card

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Session BingoMonday, 7 pm

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Donations• Grad Blast $100

• Youth Sports $220• Girl State $900

• District President Project, Female Veteran Fund• St Cloud VAMC $300

• Fargo VAMC $300

American Legion #49 Auxiliary Gambling

I am sorry to say that our Auxiliary is NOT GOOD at this point! We may be in for a change due to very low member attendance at our meetings. Without your attendance we are NOT advocating for our Veterans! Please remember that our Veterans sacrificed their lives by serving our Country. We need to support our Veterans, Military, and their families!

Thank You! – Nina Hedstrom

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SAL EligibilitySons, adopted sons, grandsons, and

great-grandsons (any male descendant) of members of The American Legion as

defined by the eligibility rules of The Legion are eligible for membership in

The Sons of The American Legion.

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Four Chaplains Day

SAL Meeting 6pmThirsty Thursday $2 Domestic Beer

Rippy Tickets 4-7pmFish Fry 5-7pm

Bar/Progressive Bingo


KITCHEN CLOSED Bar/Progressive Bingo Post Meeting 6pmE-Board Meeting 5:30pmThirsty Thursday $2 Domestic Beer



Daylight Saving Time begins


Full Mexican Menu

Auxiliary Sewing

Bar/Progressive Bingo 40/8 Meeting Thirsty Thursday $2 Domestic Beer

Bingo Whispering PinesSt. Patrick’s Day




Auxiliary Meeting 2pm

Full Mexican Menu Bar/Progressive Bingo Thirsty Thursday $2 Domestic Beer

Rippy Tickets 4-7pm

Good Friday


2016

2011

We ReALLy WANt you to joiN us!2016 $40

2016 $2

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