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847 – 451 – 1155
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Please help us Keep costs down and our birthday, anniversary, and mailing lists up to date. If you know of anyone who is not listed, has an address change, or should be removed from our records, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.THANK YOU FOR YOUR VALUED ASSISTANCE.
Birthdays / Anniversaries
May1- Bernard Brula2- Dolores Ligmanowski3- Herb VonRatzka5- Joe Zelasko10- the Harold Bieschkes’12- Joseph Miller13- the Dale Halls’18- John Rozak23- Gene Piltaver26- the Doug Mayes’
the Guenter Haabs’27- Bart Halleman
Rene Ochoa
June Event List
1- 1st Div. Mini Convention4- SAL Meeting 7:30p8- Birthday Night11- Exec. Meeting 6:30p
Post Meeting 7:30p12 Auxiliary Meeting 7:p23- SAL Pancake Breakfast 9a
Gaming Grand Opening
Don’t see a Birthday or Anniversary? Please contact Paul or Beth and add yours.
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Call 708-562-0021
Sunday-Thursday 11am-11pmFriday-Saturday 11am-Midnight
From the Hines front
All the volunteers from Hines and the Abraham Lincoln Cemetery were honored at a luncheon at Elmcrest Banquets in Elmwood Park on April 24 th. A total of 1119 volunteers provided 152,588 hours of service. The value of each hour of service is $22.17. This equates to some $3,474,428.76 in services for our Veterans. We, are a very small part of the total effort. Our volunteers were credited as follows: Phyllis Beach – 23 years and 3,528 hours of service, Mary Donat -14 years and 1,883 hours, Ophie Hendle 16 years and 1,945 hours, Dolores Ligmanowski - 3,677 hours over her 24 years of service, John Modugne - 5 years and 1415 hours, Carol Lappa and Beryl McKillop were in-between awards this year. The luncheon was a pajama party so many of those who attended dressed for the occasion.
Our volunteers continue working though the summer months and fill in for those who are on vacations.
We are very grateful to Kathy Kulka. At the Post Volunteers dinner, a 50/50 raffle was held. One half equaled $110.00 which was donated to us for Hines supplies by the house and Kathy Kulka who won the raffle donated her winnings to us for use at hines as well. We Thank you Kathy and promise to put it to good use.
Our Unit made a donation to Fisher House in memory of our Gold Star Member, Mary D’Alessandro who passed away on April 29 th. Mary was 93 years young and had been an Auxiliary member for over 60 years.
Dolores LigmanowskiRehab Chairman
Franklin Discount Drugs9735 W Franklin Ave, Franklin Park
Hours:Monday – Friday 9 – 8
Saturdays 9 – 5Closed Sundays
Phone: 847-455-5786Fax: 847-455-5941
Raj Lodhavia, R.P.H., President
Serving our community and Post membersFriendly, Prompt, and personal service!
We will work with uninsured Post MembersAccepting over 120 insurance plans
The Commander’s Page
Finally it's getting warmer and people are looking to spend more time outside. By the time you receive this, Memorial Day has come and gone. The Chicago and Franklin Park events are only the beginning. We have a lot of events happening at the Post so, if you can, stop in and see what's changed and what is new. I hope to see you soon, which would be before the picnic at the end of summer. Have fun and be safe.
Ken Bishop - Post Commander
Sick and Distressed
Dottie Bourgart had surgery and follow-up tests and the news was good, she is all clear.
Our new member, Carla Orchard, had knee surgery and now is undergoing physical therapy. Her mother, Carol Lappa, after elbow surgery is keeping her company while they both do physical therapy.
John McKillop had a brief stay at the hospital and under went a lot of tests. Were happy to report he is our and about and looking good.
There are also those who are on our list and have been for quite a while. Keep them in your prayers…. They include Terry Crowe, Adele Kasch, Don Ronesch, Bon Beach, Richard Weslowski, and Ron Joseph.
Late news: Bernice Talbot passed away May 20th. Please keep her family in your prayers.
Loyally Submitted by Dolores Ligmanowsik
Auxiliary Membership
At our regular meeting Wednesday May 8th, we held two beautiful ceremonies. First, our Chaplin, Dottie Bourgart held a memorial service for the deceased members of our unit for this year. Those we lost were Jane Sullivan, Eva Wilk, Sharon Rozak, Patricia Kieras and Mary D’Alessandro. It was a lovely ceremony honoring each of these five ladies who will be missed.
(submitted by Dolores Ligmanowski)
Parade News…
By the time this newsletter reaches most of you, both Poppy day and Memorial Day celebrations will have ended. I truly wish to thank each of you for your participation. Our Post Family truly is a shining example for others to follow. I will have my usual list and formally thank each of you in the next newsletter. Joe Houdek Sgt At Arms
Vice Commanders Message……
Many thanks to each person who take an active role in our post functions. I realize that summer is on us and want to again extend thanks in advance to each of you that continue to support this post family not just in the summer but year round. Please have a safe and enjoyable summer, visit the post often, there is still a lot of activities coming up in the next few months.
Gene KorusVice CommanderPreserving Your History
Preserving your History
John Maloney has made an appeal for members to share with him their experiences so that we have these stories to use to personally eulogize our valued members. He is reminding us to take the time to share our experiences and create a personal history.
Our own National Historian and Post historian Bart Halleman along with Kendal Bishop and Paul Laws have joined the National movement to preserve these experiences by offering to interview and via video preserve your story. Not just while serving in the Military but as a Legionnaire.
Please contact one of us and take the time to help preserve this valued history. No one man can tell your story better than you. With permission, these tapes will be sent to the National archives, kept to share your story, and be given if desired to your loved ones. Without your help this valued part of history will be lost forever.
Paul Laws847.447.3212 [email protected]
2013-2015 Elected officers!
Commander: Gene Korus Sr. Vice: Mildred GortJr. Vice: Paul Laws 3rd Vice: Anthony KorusFinance: Bill McMurray Chaplin: Kendal BishopSgt at Arms: Joe Houdek
Note: all were elected without opposition, except the 3rd Vice position where we had a very close race with an added write in for Jerry Ligmanowski. (Just for fun). We look forward to their leadership.
From the Kitchen
Work on our kitchen facility continues as (thanks to Pull Tabs) we have a new industrial Range in our kitchen. Further work to finish up and maintain our kitchen is on going and I thank Phil, Chris, Jerry, and Bill Mc M for their hands on work keeping our Post home operational.
Our Kitchen staff again thanks all the Post and Auxiliary members who work our bingo kitchen for their continued efforts. We simply could not do what needs doing without your hands on efforts.
Paul LawsKitchen Mgr
Birthday Night!
Our next Birthday night in the Bar is June 8 th….. Come Celebrate yours with us…. ( Jan- June Birthdates) Starts @ 7PM. For more information contact the Bar.
Announcements.....
Shirt sales:Shirts that were ordered will be coming in soon. If you have a need
for one and have not placed an order, please see Liz Bishop, another order will be placed soon. There is quite a variety to choose from.
Sick, distressed:Please let us know if you or another member is sick or distressed.
Your post, Auxiliary, and S.A.L. Sqdn are a family and need to know whats up so we can be the supportive group we truly are. For Sunshine, Liz Bishop, for newsletter, please contact Dolores Ligmanowski, the Post service officer Bob Cutrara, or place a call to the Bar.
Address changes, Anniversary, birthday info:If we do not have your information, it will not appear in the newsletter,
If this is the case, it can be fixed easily. All changes and notices like this should be directed to your membership person who will pass it on to the newsletter team. Think about it. It is often very nice to get cards and calls of birthday and Anniversary wishes from our members. Your address information is important to the newsletter team but even more so in matters of membership. Thanks for the help.
Bar Update!
By the time this guide reaches your homes, Our beer garden will again be open. Heads up! With this being said your bar and building management will not tolerate anyone that uses this area as a garbage dump. The flower pots are not ash trays or garbage cans. Management worked long and hard to obtain a permit and proper licenses to make this happen. It is yours to enjoy and not for you to destroy! Anyone caught not following this simple rule will be fined $5.00 That money will be given directly to Ms. Dolores Ligmanowski for the Hines program.
Video Games.
Our video games are doing well…. ENJOY! Just one request, please do not cuss out loud at your machine. Lets keep them happy so maybe, just maybe, they will be kind to us.
When I leave, I hold my breath, get in my car, lock the doors, role up the windows and Boy, thank God you cant hear me…. Then Im ready to go back into the bar, have a crown on the rocks and go back to the battle at the games. I may even win my money back.
All jokes aside, lets use common sense and have fun with our new machines, even invite a friend or two to join you.Tony SicilianoBuilding and Bar Manager
A Special Personal Note from Tony Siciliano
As some of your know, the loss of a mother is most devastating. Mary B D’Alessandro 93 years 7 months. A good long life some say. Think, it’s only a moment. After 70 years for me and 58 years for my brother Mike, the good Lord said “Guys, I want her now!” My brother and I looked at each other, without a word spoken. We became orphans, in only a moment in time. Where was yesterday? We are here today. When is tomorrow? It’s only a moment in time.
To you my #974 family, I thank our Auxiliary for a beautiful service. I thank our S.A.L. for their support and my legion brothers and Sisters, Thank You all for caring. Your wonderful words, cards, friendship and love. another moment in time! God Bless you.
AUXILIARY PRESIDENT, Nancy Stevens
Sorry I missed the May Meeting, your revues are in and great job. Our Chaplin, Dotti had a Memorial Service honoring our 5 passed members Eve Wilk, Patricia Kierac, Jame Sullivan, Sharon Rozak, and Gold Star Member Mary D’Alessandro. Rest in Peace. Thank you to Members that joined us for our service for the Gold Star member, Mary. To Tony and family she rests in peace.
We welcomed 10 new members, all installed at the meeting. Our membership Chairman, Anna With her assistant Dolores has done a fine job. We are at 100% we would like to have many more but still want to keep the old. Members if you have not paid, at your first chance please send in your dues. Anyone wishing to pay their 2014 dues early, please send them in. Thanks to All!
June 12th Meeting will be our End of Year Party (formally June Dinner) we will bring a dish to pass (appetizers or Dessert) guests are welcome. There will be a short meeting and them the Party will begin. Hope to see all of your there.
2013-2014 slate of officers for the Auxiliary Unit are:President, Car O’Neil 1st Vice President, Nancy Stevens Treasurer, Cynthia Campagna Historian, Linda Thomson Chaplin, Dotti Bourgart Sgt At Arms, Sharon Stewart. There are still two positions open, 2nd Vice and Secretaries…. Please help us fill these if your interested.
The 2014 year is in the near future and we will be making some changes in the budget, Constitution and by-Laws as well as some standing rules. Over the summer months we will have meetings to bring suggested changes to the September meeting. We must have a budget in order to pay our bills. If you wish to be included in this process please let us know at the June end Party. Thanks officers, Constitution and ByLaw and Financial Chairmen.
Bingo Worker
1 Mini Convention
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Millie
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Chris
5 SAL Post office
Cheryl
6Dotti
7 Rental 8Birthday night Ilda
9Cheryl
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11 Post and Board meetingDotti
12 Auxiliary MeetingJoe H
13millie
14 Rental 15 Rental
16Millie
17Jay
18Phil
19Sloan Bonnie / Cheryl
20Cheryl
21 Rental 22 Down town Parade
Rental23Pancake Br Gaming grand openingCheryl / Tony
24 Jay
25 Post meetingBonnieUnion RR
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
June 6 Wayne / Eugene Carol / OphieJune 13 Luba / Dotti Carol / CherylJune 20 Joe H / Millie Carol / OphieJune 27 Wayne / Dotti Carol / Cheryl
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