Welcome to the February "Veterans Corner" Livingston County American Legion Oratorical Contest: The Livingston County American Legion held their annual Oratorical Contest at the Matthew Cleary Post 255 in Caledonia on December 29th, 2007. Contestants are high school students who must perform an 8 to 10 minute judged oratory on the US Constitution. This year there were 3 students competing from Livingston County schools. All 3 had to give their Oratory in front of about 20 people in attendance. Susan Pratt from Avon won this years contest, she also won last years contest. Her sister Diana placed second and Josh Graves of Dansville placed third. The Livingston County American Legion has tried for years to get the local schools to respond and support this contest without much success. It may be time to start putting more effort into home schooled kids to participate. The County Legion would like to congratulate the 3 participants this year for the effort they put in to their Oratory. Judges for this contest were Joe Caluorie, mayor of the Village of Caledonia. Martha Keenan, long time member of Matthew Cleary Post Ladies Auxiliary and Peter Vogt, American Legion Member of the Dansville Daniel Goho American Legion Post. The official timekeepers were Mel Keenan and Jake Davis of the Caledonia Legion. Good luck to Susan in her next level of competition.
Susan and Diana Pratt from Avon and Josh Graves from Dansville
Cold War Veterans Tax Exemption: There has been a Cold War Veterans Property Tax Exemption brought to the County Board of Supervisors for consideration. This would give Cold War Veterans tax exemptions on a percentage of their Village, Town and County property tax only. This would not affect their school property tax. This consideration has apparently been tabled for the time being. All county Veterans should contact their County supervisors for more information on the status of this tax exemption. State Legion Officers to Visit County: On February 8th, State Officers: Legion Commander William Burnett, Auxiliary President Carol Johnson and SAL Commander Gerry Ketchum will be in Dansville for their annual visitation. The event will be held at the Daniel-Goho Post 87 American Legion, 34 Elizabeth Street. Social hour will start at 6 pm and dinner will follow at 7 pm. For reservations, call the Dansville Legion for information. VFW wants you Speak Your Piece: Advocate for Veterans health care and benefits by contacting your US Congressional representative. Let them know that just and fair treatment of America's Veterans is important to you! For the names and addresses of your US Senators and Representatives, look in your local phonebook or visit www.vfw.org/caphill American Legion Family Support Network: The American Legion has reactivated the Family Support Network and its toll-free hotline to help all support personnel and troops involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom, in support of the War on Terrorism. Family members and GIs can call this number 24 hours a day with questions, problems, or requests for assistance. 24-Hour Hotline 1-800-504-4098 Christmas Gifts for Children: The week before Christmas, the "Angel Action" provided gifts to the children of the brave men and women of Co. A 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry, NY National Guard in Geneseo. These men and women were deployed for overseas assignment on the Friday before Christmas. Gifts were collected from the following counties: Orleans, Wyoming, Allegany, Genesee, and the 5 Star Bank of Warsaw. There were a number of Veterans from the Warsaw area and a few Livingston County Veterans on hand to help pass out the gifts. "Angel Action" is dedicated to assisting Community Action for Wyoming County in their efforts to meet the needs of the low income and the disadvantaged population by providing volunteers that will bring to this agency resource from the community to meet those needs. Livingston County Veterans Service Officer Frank Hollister organized and spearheaded this event for the troops. Frank Hollister deserves the salute of the month for his never ending support of the troops and local Veterans. Thanks Frank.... Local Veterans Events and Special Dates
Ongoing Veterans Events in Livingston County Open to the Public
Veterans Affairs Veterans Information Day: On Saturday February 23rd, the Matthew Cleary Post 255, American Legion and the Caledonia Memorial Post 10844, VFW will hold a Veterans Affairs Informational day for ALL area Veterans that have questions about Veterans benefits. This event will be held at the Caledonia War Veterans Memorial building, 3155 Church Street in Caledonia, downstairs from 11 am until 3 pm. On hand to answer questions will be:
These people will be on hand to answer any questions that Veterans may have about their benefits. This event is open to all Veterans and their spouses. Please have a copy of your DD214 with you. Refreshments will be served. Keep your VA appointments: "No Shows" hurting the System. By calling to cancel, you allow other veterans who need to see a provider to be given your spot. For you to do your part to stay healthy, keep your appointments. To help your fellow veterans get timely care, please remember to call to cancel any appointment that you cannot make. Local Contacts: Mr. Frank Hollister, the Livingston County Veterans Service officer. He can be reached at 243-7960. VA Phone Numbers:
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Jake Davis
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