4000 SARATOGA AVENUE LEGION - AIRE April 2020 · 2020-03-26 · VETERANS HELPING VETERANS AMERICAN LEGION LEGION - AIRE ALEXANDER BRADLEY BURNS POST 80 4000 SARATOGA AVENUE DOWNERS

VETERANS HELPING VETERANSAMERICAN LEGION

LEGION - AIRE

ALEXANDER BRADLEY BURNS POST 804000 SARATOGA AVENUE

DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

For Godand Country April 2020

Wishing You a Blessed Easter

PHONE: (630) 968-9710WEB: WWW.POST80.ORG [email protected]

TWITTER: AMLEGIONPOST80COMMANDER ........................................................................................BRUCE PEIFFERSR. VICE ..........................................................................................................RICH JONESJR. VICE ..............................................................................................................BOB HAHNFINANCE OFFICER ............................................................................... BERNIE DUDEKSGT-AT-ARMS .....................................................................................HOWARD PARKERHISTORIAN ...........................................................................................DAVE WISBROCKCHAPLAIN ................................................................................................JACK BORDERJUDGE ADVOCATE ................................................................................. TODD HANSONADJUTANT .............................................................................................HARRY MCCABESERVICE OFFICER .......................................................................................RICH JONESWEBMASTER ........................................................................................ ED/JON LUDWIGLEGION-AIRE EDITOR ..........................................................................JACK BORDER

ph (708) 387-7779; email [email protected]

PRESIDENT .......................................................................................MARY ANN PRONEYVICE PRESIDENT ............................................................................BONNIE WISBROCKSECRETARY .....................................................................................BEVERLY PARROTTTREASURER .................................................................................................JEAN KRUPINCHAPLAIN .......................................................................................................... KIM CRUZHISTORIAN .......................................................................................BEVERLY PARROTTSERGEANT-AT-ARMS .........................................................ELECTA FINLEY CHONKO

DIRECTOR ..................................................................................................... MIKE KLICKSECRETARY .....................................................................................SUE REJDUKOWSKITREASURER .................................................................................................JOHN PAVICHCHAPLAIN ..................................................................................................JACK BORDERHISTORIAN ..................................................................................................KIM DINUZZOSERGEANT-AT-ARMS ...................................................................TOM REJDUKOWSKIRUN COORDINATOR ............................................................................. TIM SORENSEN

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April 2020, Spring awakens, and the Season of renewal has begun. April has always been a very active month in the history of our Country. The first skirmish of our American Revolution started on the Green at Lexington, MA on 19 APRIL 1775 (the Shot Heard Around the World) and continued until the Treaty of Ghent was signed in 1783. The War Between the States started at Ft. Sumter, SC on 12 APRIL 1861 and continued four more years. If you have not visited the fort, please avail yourself, it is truly amazing how the Union soldiers withstood the Confederate bombardment. It has been reconstructed and a great experience. The Confederates under General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on 09 APRIL 1865 at Appomattox Courthouse, VA. The sacrifice on both sides was mind-boggling, over 500,000 died and over 1 million wounded – physically and mentally. The horrors of war are far in excess of what those of us not exposed to it can imagine. That is why the care of our Veterans should always be paramount.

The end of the Civil War also brought the assassination of President Lincoln on 15 APRIL 1865. Though John Wilkes Booth and his co-conspirators were apprehended, the damage they caused to the nation is impossible to measure.

18 APRIL 1942 also was a rallying time for America during some of the darkest days of World War ll – then Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle lead the famous raid on Japan from the deck of the USS Hornet. To understand the bravery of the crews and those who transported them so close to Japan while risking all their lives is mind boggling. Doolittle’s crews knew it could be a one-way flight, they had no idea of the stirring of the American spirit it created. The American people were truly motivated to victory for which we shall always be eternally grateful.

Please keep in mind the sacrifice that continues to this day of our service members in far off lands standing sentry duty to maintain our freedom and liberty. We are a free people because of the sacrifice of others who have fought for and continue to maintain for all of us.

We head into April 2020 with the Wuhan-virus dominating the headlines and limiting our movement as people. We must always remember we are a resilient people and will work and think our victory over a virus or other enemy. Our governmental and private medical researchers are developing methods to overcome this disease and we should pray this nightmare is over soon. The facts take time to emerge, but our scientists will use all the knowledge they possess to conquer this as they did polio, measles and so many other diseases that hinder human life.

Your Board of Directors met for an emergency meeting on 15 MARCH and determined that it was best to cancel all activities at the Post until at least 31 MARCH. With the Governor’s “stay at home order” we were correct to proceed cautiously. We are scheduled to meet again on 25 MARCH but due to

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Please Change My Address

NAME ______________________________________________

NEW Address: ______________________________________

City/State/Zip: _______________________________________

Effective Date: _______________________________________

New Phone Number: ___________________________________Mail this form to:

Alexander Bradley Burns Post 80Attn: Adjutant

4000 Saratoga Ave.Downers Grove, IL 60515

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the restrictions of “social distancing” we will discuss via electronic and tele-communication. We do not wish to endanger anyone and will transmit this as soon as known. We appreciate your understanding as well as all our blessed volunteers who have disinfected the Post home and will continue to do so as the days progress. Please refrain from visiting the Post building until your elected officials have given us the “go ahead” and then proceed with caution. Bingo will not resume until we are assured it is a safe, healthy environment for all members, supporters and guests.

Spring is generally a very busy time at Post 80 as between meetings, Bingo, Ladies Auxiliary, youth activities and rentals; we are an active hive. Court has been cancelled at the Post until further notice as well. Our disinfecting team led by Ed Ludwig, Dave Wisbrock, John Cruz, Howard Parker and others have our situation under control, but we aim to maintain throughout the future. Should any questions arise, please ask any Board members as we aim to keep everyone informed as well as email and texts. Thank you and have an enjoyable Spring and God Bless America.

Semper Fi, Bruce Peiffer

Bruce Peiffer


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Celebrate Your Pride in Membership to Grow for the Future

Auxiliary News – March 2020

Happy Easter and Yippee Spring is here! And Hopefully we all survived Social Distancing. And we

now have a new phrase for our VocabularyAs we all know the Post was closed the month of March

(Hopefully, as of this article submittal, to March 31st), Half Price Bingo. Look on the Post’s Web Sites for details on when the Post will be open (www.post80.org/bingo).

On March 9th we had are General Meeting which was run by Jean Krupin. A BIG THANKS to Jean for filling in. Both Bonnie and I were absent due to illness and family issues. I heard is was a great meeting.

Chris Graves, Americanism chairperson, gave a review Our Americanism Essays contest. The winner at the 9th-10th grade level was Anjali Kota, a freshman at Downers Grove South High School and 11th -12th grade level was Mia Fitzgerald, a Junior student at Naperville High School. Mia Fitzgerald, along with her Grandparents, Tom and Nancy Rodek joined Our meeting. Mia Fitzgerald read her very impressive essay on: “What Can I Do to Unite Our Country?”, Congratulation to the winners and thank you Mia for you lovely essay. Mia has been Our Americanism Essay contest winner several times. Thanks again.

Bev Parrott, Illini Girls State Chair, gave her report. She emailed information on Girls State to Downers Grove South (DGS), Downers Grove North (DGS), Lisle Sr. High School and Montini High School. Bev heard back from Lisle Sr. HS and DGS but they did not have any interested students. Bev currently has three students who have mailed their applications to her as follows: Mia Fitzgerald, Naperville HS, Olivia Ostrowski, Hinsdale Central HS and Anyssa Pazmino, John Hancock College Preparatory, Chicago. She has one more girl that expressed an interest. So, we might have four girls going to Girls State this. Year. Great Job Bev! Lastly, we have invited the girls to attend an Orientation session on April 13th, Out next General Meeting. She also extended an invitation to Angie Mulligan, from Department and National, to be part of the Orientation process. Please plan on attending our meeting to welcome our 2020 Girls State candidates and their parents. After the Orientation Session, we will open our meeting at 7:00 p.m. and then we will break for refreshments and have a meet and greet with the girls and their parents. We will continue Our General Meeting after that at approximately 7:30 p.m.

We also need volunteers to be on Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee consist of fiber (5) members. The committee will take care of obtaining members in good standing for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary,

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Treasurer, Chaplain and Sergeant at Arms. If you are interested in being on the Nomination committee or if you are interested in being an Officers, please contact any board Member. Or contact me at [email protected] or 630-969-5122. Our Elections for new Board Members is scheduled for Our June meeting. I know this is short notice, but we need to announce the Nominations and hold the Election at the May meeting. So please think about working the Committee or being an Officers.

Remember if you want to help with the Bingo Kitchen or tickets on Tuesday night, please give Kim Cruz a call, 630-408-2322. Also, if you are scheduled for working, please try to find a substitute before you call Kim. Remember she also is working and cannot always answer you call immediately, so please leave a message or text her.

Hope to see you at Our next meeting. If you need a ride, please call one of the Officers and maybe we can set up a carpool. You can always keep an eye on the “Legion - Aire’ newsletter for what is going on too.

Everyone Stay Healthy and safe,Mary Ann ProneyUnit 80 President

Member. Or contact me at [email protected] or 630-969-5122. Our Elections for new Board Members is scheduled for Our June meeting. I know this is short notice, but we need to announce the Nominations and hold the Election at the May meeting. So please think about working the Committee or being an Officers.

Remember if you want to help with the Bingo Kitchen or tickets on Tuesday night, please give Kim Cruz a call, 630-408-2322. Also, if you are scheduled for working, please try to find a substitute before you call Kim. Remember she also is working and cannot always answer you call immediately, so please leave a message or text her. Hope to see you at Our next meeting. If you need a ride, please call one of the Officers and maybe we can set up a carpool. You can always keep an eye on the “Legion - Aire’ newsletter for what is going on too. Everyone Stay Healthy and safe, Mary Ann Proney Unit 80 President

APRIL 2020Wednesday, April 1, 2020 April's Fool DayFriday, April 10, 2020 Good FridaySunday, April 12, 2020 Easter Day

Monday, April 13, 2020 7:00 PM Auxiliary General MeetingNomination of New Officers

Post 80 Hall

Thursday, April 16, 2020 Passoverapril 18 & 19, 2020 (Sat& Sun) Junior Conference Holiday Inn, Champaign, ILFriday, April 17, 2020 Newsletter Articles are Due to PrinterSaturday, April 18, 2020 3:00 PM Legion Riders Post 80 Spaghetti Dinner Post 80 Hall

May 2020Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Cinco de MayoSunday, May 10, 2020 Mother's Day

Monday, May 11, 2020 7:00 PM Auxiliary General MeetingElection of 2019-2020 Unit 80 Officers

Post 80 Hall

Saturday, May 16, 2020 4:00 PM Past commanders Dinner Post 80 HallSunday, May 17, 2020 ALA Dept of IL Spring Mntg To Be DeterminedFriday, May 17, 2019 Newsletter Articles are Due to PrinterSaturday, May 16, 2020 Armed Foreces DaySunday, May 24, 2020 INDY 500Monday, May 25, 2020 Memorial DaySunday, May 31, 2020 Pentecost


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Poppy Day Honor BoardThe Poppy Program raises community awareness and respect for our veterans by educating the public about the symbol of the poppy, taken from a line in the poem “In The Flanders Fields” written on the battlefront during World War 1 by Lt Col. John McCrae, M.D.

In honor of the men and women that have served and sacrificed their lives for our freedom, we will display an “HONOR BOARD” displaying the Auxiliary version of Flanders Field on the Auxiliary Bulletin Board at Post 80 to give thanks to them. We look forward to your honored veteran’s name.

All Poppy Day Honor Board donations go directly to the Veterans and their families. During the month of May through June, the displayed board will honor your loved ones that served.

Make Checks Payable To :American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 80

Attn: Jean Krupin, Treasurer6513 Wells St

Downers Grove IL, 60516Donation of $5 per Name

Thank You for supporting Poppy Day Honor BoardThe Honor Board will be displayed at the Post starting on May 1st, 2019.

Please fill out the form below and list the full names & branches of service that your loved ones served.

Name:________________________________________________________________

Branch of Service: __________________________________________________

Name:________________________________________________________________

Branch of Service: __________________________________________________

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Due to the Corona virus the Spaghetti Dinner

on Saturday, April 18th. is cancelled. We will reschedule at a later date.

American Legion Riders – Chapter 80 – April 2020 Update

Legion Rider membership requires membership or affiliation with theAmerican Legion and ownership of a 350cc or larger motorcycle. Annual dues are $20.00. Please check with Director Mike Klick (708.670.1475) or John Pavich(630-712-1834) to confirm meeting locations for any given month.

Check the Post 80 Newsletter and web site at post80.org/legion-riders for updates for the Legion Rider meeting and event schedule.

Up Coming Rides and Events:

April 18th. Sat. Spaghetti Dinner CancelledMay 2nd. Sat. Honor FlightMay 7th. Sat. Wall Escort, Belvidere, ILJune 20th. Sat. Freedom Run


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POST 80 DISINFECTEDOn Saturday, March 14, 2020 the Post was

disinfected by Emery Wolff, Todd Hanson, Ed Ludwig, John Cruz, Dave Wisbrock and volunteer Jeremy.

All tables, chairs, Complete kitchen, bar, all furniture in the lounge and bar, museum, doors inside and out were cleaned with disinfectant.

Once this pandemic is over the Post will be disinfected again for all our safety

Activities CancelledAll Post activities have been cancelled until further notice.

Bingo, rentals, game nights and the new member night.

Traffic court has also been canceled until further notice.

New Member NightThe new member night will be combined with Past

Commander’s Night on May 16, 2020.

COFFEE, DONUTS & CONVERSATION GROUPSaturday Morning CDC will continue as the group is less than

20 members. If you have a cough or runny nose or fever please don’t go to CDC.

Modification to Court Operations Due to COVID-19 VirusDuPage County Chief Judge Daniel P. Guerin has today issued an Administrative Order effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020, rescheduling civil and criminal cases set in the 18th Judicial Circuit through April 17 , 2020. Cases will be continued for a period of between 30-60 days from the originally scheduled court date. As a result of the Administrative Order, traffic courts in Addison, Downers Grove and traffic courtrooms 1001 and 1003 in the DuPage County courthouse will closed through April 17,2020. However, the DuPage County courthouse remains open and conducting business on a limited scale consistent with this Administrative Order.

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& Initiation / Recognition of New MembersSaturday, May 16thSaturday, May 16th...is the Past Commanders Dinner which is open to one and all Legion, Auxiliary, and other family members. It is the one chance to pay honor to the past commanders who are alive and those whose voices have been stilled.

The Social Hour..................5PM – 6PMDinner..............................6PM

Program will follow dinner

We are asking $8/per person for the dinner. Past Commanders and their spouses are free.Please come and join us, by returning the lower part of this notice so that we can minimize waste and off set the cost of food. Yes, I am coming to Past Commanders Dinner

Name________________________________________________

How many in your party?______________

Mail back to: American Legion Post 80 Attn: Ed Ludwig 4000 Saratoga Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515


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Articles and photos for the newsletter must be submitted no later than the 17th of the month. Please contact Newsletter Editor: Jack Border at 708-971-1438 or email: [email protected] if you wish to submit something.

If you wish to place your Business Advertisement in this newsletter, please call for information. Alexander Bradley Burns Post 80 (630) 968-9710



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Proud to Serve our Veterans and their Families.

Compassionate, Professional Service. Trusted for Generations.

Monthly Events:

Century Post 503 - VFW 5101 Belmont Rd. Downers Grove, IL. 60515

Visit our website at www.vfw503.org

Please stop by to visit, all veterans welcome

• Canteen open Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays at 3:00 PM• Members meeting, 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM• Auxiliary meeting, 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 PM• Taco Tuesday, 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3:00 PM• Hall Rental (Maximum Seating 100 people) see website• Upcoming events (Calendar ) see website


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We salute ourveterans. Thank you.

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Member SIPC

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DO YOU KNOW A VET IN NEED?VETERANS AFFAIRS ASSISTANCE

The DuPage Veterans Assistance Commission421 N. County Farm Road - 2nd Fl - Rear of Cafeteria, Wheaton, IL 60187

Bill Brophy, Admin. Assistant Bernadette Wawczak, Case Manager/Service Officer Phone: 630-407-5655 Fax: 630-407-5656 Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday - Friday email: [email protected]

Cook County Department of Veterans AffairsBureau of Administration Cook County Government

Audrey Mollo, Administrative Assistant ITelephone: 312-603-2221 Fax: 312-603-4479email: [email protected] [email protected]: www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/veterans-affairs

VETERANS CRISIS LINE

1-800-273 TALK (8255)AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A

DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.When callers press "1" they are immediately connected with a qualified and caring provider.

NATIONAL CALL CENTER FOR HOMELESS VETS,

assists homeless veterans, at-risk veterans, their families and other interested parties with linkages to appropriate VA and community-based resources, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK,

1-877-4AID VET(1-877-424-3838)

LEGAL HOTLINE FOR ILLINOIS VETS855-452-3526

for more info go to iejf.org

IMPORTANT - VETERAN INFORMATION


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WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS & CRUTCHESPost 80 lends out wheel chairs, walkers and crutches to anyone that may need them. For more information, call Rich Jones at 630-964-2434.

Anyone who has borrowed a wheelchair, walker, or crutches and no longer needs them, please return them to Post 80 so they may be available for other veterans.

AMAZON WILL DONATE 0.5% TO THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY FOUNDATION INC. WHENEVER

YOU SHOP ON AMAZON THROUGH THE AMAZONSMILE LINK!

YOU JUST LOG INTO YOUR AMAZON ACCOUNT THROUGH THE LINK ON THE AUXILIARY WEBSITE:

https://www.alaforveterans.org/Amazon-Smile/JUST FOLLOW THE STEPS ON THE WEBSITE WHEN YOU ARE

READY TO SHOP!

DD 214 REQUESTSIf you are in need of your DD 214 go to the following website:www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-recordsThen go to Start your Military Service Record (DD Form 214) Request and follow the prompts and fill in the required information. It also has you print a signature sheet that you have to mail to them. When they receive the signature paper, they will send you an email confirming that they received it. Then in about 10 days, you’ll receive 2 certified copies of your DD 214 and copies of your discharge orders.

It’s really easy and it only costs you the price of a postage stamp and an envelope.

Your Service Officer.

IMPORTANT - VETERAN INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL ONLINE RESOURCES:va.org • legion.org • suicidepreventionlifeline.org

For anyone having difficulties with the VA, President Trump has established a White House HOTLINE that is staffed 24/7: 855.948.2311

For a list of benefits Exclusively for ILLINOIS VETERANS, go tohttps://www.legion.org/veteransbenefits/illinois

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The Herb & Mary Morrison Veterans Memorial Scholarship for 2020

This is the 44th year of our memorial college scholarship program. Eligible participants are children and grandchildren of Post members who will be entering or continuing their college education, Fall 2020. Applicants must be less than 23 years of age. For applications, see our Post 80 Bulletin Board, go online http://www.post80.org/forms.html, or contact Todd Hanson at 630-968-9710.Scholarship forms must be received by April 15, 2020 to be eligible.

Mail Scholarship Entry Forms to:Todd Hanson c/o Post Adjutantc/o American Legion Post 80,

4000 Saratoga Ave.Downers Grove, IL 60515

MONARCH BUTTERFLY UPDATEThanks to Dick Rooney and Dave Wisbrock Post 80 has received a Monarch Waystation Certification. A copy of the certificate will

be on display at the Post and a metal sign will be mounted on the Post grounds when weather permits..


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Strength and Honor

LunchWednesday, April 22, 2020 Bobak’s Signature Events WoodridgeJoin Naperville Responds For Veterans when they host their annual

“Strength and Honor” Luncheon beginning at noon on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 to honor and give thanks to Veterans.

The Luncheon will be held at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge, 6440 Double Eagle Dr. An 11:00 a.m. arrival and check-in is scheduled with lunch served promptly at noon.

This year’s featured speaker is U.S. Navy Air Reserve Veteran Jeffrey Veesenmeyer. He grew up in the Chicago area and joined the Naval Air Reserve in 1968. He served 6 years in Photographic Air Intelligence PT2/c at Glenview Naval Air Station in Illinois.

Veesenmeyer graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Photo Journalism in 1974. His career included advertising, direct mail marketing and printing sales. His journalism degree gave him the tools for developing and writing company and client newsletters. Veesenmeyer has published three WWII Navy books. “Kamikaze Destroyer” began while researching family genealogy to learn more about his uncle who was killed on the USS Hadley. “Kamikaze Terror” is a

continuation of the air/sea battles at Okinawa. His third book is “Jack Clifton’s WWII Memoir,” which was written for the Clifton family using Jack’s secret diary from

USS The Sullivans. Veesenmeyer lives with his wife near Madison, Wisconsin.The luncheon is free of charge for Veterans and one guest (spouse, family

member, care-taker, or good friend). Veterans wishing to attend are asked to RSVP through the Naperville Responds website by April 1.

The cost is $50 for individuals and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.napervilleresponds.org.

Naperville Responds For Veterans assists Veterans and their families in need, especially those with low and moderate income, by raising donations of money, building materials, and professional labor; and coordinating the process of repairing, building, and donating homes.

Naperville Responds For Veterans is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides services to Veterans in need and those in crisis. www.napervilleresponds.org.

Jeffrey Veesenmeyer

SICK CALLThe following Veteran is on sick call.

Let’s keep him in our prayers.

LEWIS DELIN

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Now that we all should stay home because everything is cancelled, you may have read something like this already, but if not, the information may be helpful. Stanford hospital board internal message:

The new Coronavirus may not show sign of infection for many days. How can one know if he/she is infected? By the time they have fever and/or cough and go to the hospital, the lung is usually 50% Fibrosis and it's too late. Taiwan experts provide a simple self-check that we can do every morning. Take a deep breath and hold your breath for more than 10 seconds. If you complete it successfully without coughing, without discomfort, stiffness or tightness, etc., it proves there is no Fibrosis in the lungs, basically indicates no infection.

In critical time, please self-check every morning in an environment with clean air. Serious excellent advice by Japanese doctors treating COVID-19 cases: Everyone should ensure your mouth & throat are moist, never dry. Take a few sips of water every 15 minutes at least. Why? Even if the virus gets into your mouth, drinking water or other liquids will wash them down through your throat and into the stomach. Once there, your stomach acid will kill all the virus. If you don't drink enough water more regularly, the virus can enter your windpipe and into the lungs. That's very dangerous.

Please send and share this with family and friends. Take care everyone and may the world recover from this Coronavirus soon.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - CORONAVIRUS COVID-191. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have a common cold

2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose.

3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a temperature of just 26-27°C. (78-80° F) It hates the Sun.

4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before it drops to the ground and is no longer airborne.


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5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours - so if you come into contact with any metal surface - wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap.

6. On fabric it can survive for 6-12 hours. normal laundry detergent will kill it.

7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to drink liquids with ice.

8. Wash your hands frequently as the virus can only live on your hands for 5-10 minutes, but - a lot can happen during that time - you can rub your eyes, pick your nose unwittingly and so on.

9. You should also gargle as a prevention. A simple solution of salt in warm water will suffice.

10. Can't emphasize enough - drink plenty of water!

THE SYMPTOMS

1. It will first infect the throat, so you'll have a sore throat lasting 3-4 days

2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5-6 days further.

3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty in breathing.

4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind You feel like you're drowning. It's imperative you then seek immediate attention.

SHARE WITH FAMILY and FRIENDS

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FOR OTHER WAYS TO HELP OR FOR MORE INFORMATION:

DuPageVeteransFoundation.org

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AuxiliaryBingo Workers

ELIGIBILITY DATESWORLD WAR I - APRIL 6, 1917 - NOVEMBER 11, 1918

WORLD WAR II - DECEMBER 7, 1941 to present for any veteran with an Honorable Discharge.

BINGO HAS BEEN CANCELLED

for the Month of April until further notice.

PLEASE CHECK

www.post80.org/calendarfor regular updates

ALA GENERAL MEETING HOSTESSES:BEV P AND JEAN K

NOTE: This calendar can change without notice

SEE www.post80.org/calendar

FOR MORE DETAILS

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INVITE YOUR FRIENDS TO COME TO PLAY BINGO!We'd love to have you join us!

Board of Directors Meeting7:30 pm

Tai Chi7:30-9:30 am

Coffee Donuts & Conversation

8:30 am

- Stay at Home - - Stay at Home - - Stay Safe -- Stay Safe -- Stay Well -- Stay Well -

Air Force Reserves Birthday

Stay at Home - Stay SafeStay at Home - Stay Safe- Stay Well- Stay Well

Gold Star Wives Day Good Friday

Tai Chi7:30-9:30 am


8:30 am

Tai Chi7:30-9:30 am


8:30 am

Auxiliary Meeting 7:00 pm

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