The 4H Fair is over and our booth won a plaque for 2d place again this year and VFW Post 60 took 1^st place again.  It has been a long week at the booth and “Thanks” to all that came out and took a turn helping.  Especially Jim De Shane who sat at the booth four nights out of six.  That shows commitment.  There wasn’t a very good turnout this year, most likely because of the economy.  So it was a good thing we didn’t try to raffle off a Garand.  Sgt Baker visited the booth a couple times and brought some pamphlets to be given out.  I don’t have the final total made on the “Marine Rose” donations as yet, but we did make enough to pay for the 3 gross that were bought and we still have 2 gross left. I should able to report on the total at are first meeting.  The biggest donation came from Lt Col. McMillan in Brigitte’s name for $150.  Way to go Col.

     Coming this month, the Department of Indiana Ladies Aux. will be at the Marion VA on Tuesday, 14 July at 1000 hours to do there chicken dinner for the veterans.  Anyone wanting to volunteer to help, meet in the Rec. Room in Bldg. #172.

     On Tuesday, 21 July “Christmas in July” will take place at the VA.  Anyone wanting to volunteer to help, be in the Rec. Room in Bldg #172 for the 0800 – 1200 group or 1300 – 1600 for the second group.  Or if you are so inclined, you can volunteer all day.

     It seems like the funerals are picking up a bit, and we are receiving a lot of requests for our firing detail   Except for the Grant County Honor Guard, we are the only other organization in Grant County with a rifle detail that can do these funerals.  Hopefully I’ll get enough notice so that we can put at least 4 rifleman out there.  It does happen sometimes, that I receive a call the day before, and I know that’s very short notice, but our services are greatly appreciated. 

The Gunny,             

Conrad Heslin  U.S.M.C. (Retired)

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