POWMIA You Are Not Forgotten

Chartered January 22, 1946

JUL / AUG / SEP 2019

POST OFFICERS

President Chuck BeckerSecretary Bob Hinkle, Jr.Treasurer Brad LeVaultBoard of Directors Chuck Becker Brad LeVault Tom Alwine Larry Lentz Donald CrumbleTrustees 1 year Al Hufnagel 2 year Greg Chandler 3 year Don Davenport

President Tina HinkleSr. Vice President Bette Ann BeckerJr. Vice President Pat KlinedinstSecretary Amy SmithTreasurer Amy SmithConductress Susan ShueAsst. Conductress Donna Alwine Chaplain Donna BarshingerPatriotic Instructor Christian StihelHistorian Natalie HinkleGuard Phyllis Kaltreider Asst. Guard Stan WakelingTrustees 1 year Mary A Hufnagle 2 year Kristyn Stouch 3 year Stan Wakeling

VFW POST 5265

"Honoring the Dead by Serving the Living"

Greetings to all our VFW Comrades, Auxiliary and Social members. I have been elected to a second term as your Commander and thank all my Veteran brothers for their vote of confidence. I look forward to continuing the VFW mission by serving our Veterans, our military, and our communities, as well as advocating on behalf of all Veterans.New members, WELCOME! Thank you for considering our VFW Post 5265. Because of you, we are enjoying a spike in attendance at both the Veterans and Auxiliary meetings. Your insight, ideas and suggestions are much appreciated. Our new member orientation meetings are averaging at least ten per month. There are two goals that I have for the Post this coming year, entertainment and Veteran membership. For those of you who attended our last band event, I'm sure you'd agree, a great time was

had by all. We hope to have more such events. I would also like to increase our Veteran membership. I feel we have a lot to offer them, and the Post will benefit from their presence. Please plan on attending and/or helping with our fundraising events, we fund many Veteran causes and support the local community. Our success depends on you!If you have any concerns/suggestions please let me know. I am here to help this Post grow and support everyone associated with it. I cannot do this without input from all.It is my honor and privilege to be your Post Commander, let's make this Post the envy of District 21.

Yours in ComradeshipChuck Becker,

Post Commander

Army Cpl. Earl H. Markle, a Spring Grove man who went missing in the Korean War has been accounted for, according to the DPAA.Earl H. Markle was 17 when he enlisted in the Army in May 1949. He shipped out for Korea Aug. 10, 1950. On Aug. 25, his unit went into action. He was reported missing in action on Nov. 2, 1950, near Unsan, North Korea. His remains could not be recovered, and he was not report-

ed as a prisoner of war. The U.S. Army declared him deceased as of Dec. 31, 1953.Following the summit between President Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jung-un, North Korea turned over 55 boxes, containing remains of American service members killed during the Korean War, including Markle. The family plans to have Markle buried in the Arlington National Cemetery.

2019 – 2020

VA and Centers for Medicare and Medic-aid Services join to strengthen safety surveillance for medications issued to Veterans: The VA and CMS recently announced an agreement that greatly improves drug safety monitoring of prescriptions, including opioids. The agreement will give the VA the ability to monitor medical prescriptions issued at the VA through Medicare Part D. By incorporating prescriptions dispensed through Medicare, VA has access to

more accurate information about the medications used by its patients. With the creation of the Medicare Part D benefit, Veterans dually enrolled in VA and Medicare have access to prescrip-tion benefits through both VA and Medi-care. Please contact Christine Smith, VFW Dept of PA Veterans Service Officer at 717-884-1705 for more inforr-mation.

Yours in Comradeship,Don Crumble, Post Service Officer

PVT Allen J. Beck, Jr.

HOME ASSOCIATIONOFFICERS

Commander Chuck BeckerSr. Vice Commander Tom AlwineJr. Vice Commander Larry LentzQuartermaster Brad LeVaultAdjutant Bob Hinkle, Jr.Service Officer Donald CrumbleChaplain Larry LentzJudge Advocate Robert Zeigler, Jr. Surgeon Robert Zeigler, Jr. Officer of the Day Robert Zeigler, Jr.

AUXILIARY OFFICERS

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

SERVICE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

NEWS BRIEFS

Advertise Your Business& Support Your VFW

Newsletter Ads$30 per quarter or $100 per yearAd applications available at Post

Deadline for issuesMar 1 / Jun 1 / Sep 1 / Dec 1

Cooke’s Sharpening& Grinding ServiceScissors-Knives-Butcher/Kitchen ToolsSaws: Hand, Chain, Carbide & Circular

Mower Blades-Garden & Woodworking Tools Lawn Mower / Small Engine Repair

Hours: M-Th 7:30-5pm, F 7:30-Noon301 N Main St, York New Salem, PA

(717) 792-8245www.cookessharpening.com

RPM Service CenterPA Safety & Emission Inspections

Vehicle Computer DiagnosticsFuel Injection Repair

Complete Brake RepairServing the

Spring Grove Area over 20 years(717) 225-6711

DIRECTORYSteward Bob Hinkle

225-4010, info@vfw5265.orgQuartermaster Brad LeVault

225-4010, quartermaster@vfw5265.orgAux President Tina Hinkle

225-4010, tina@vfw5265.orgwww.vfw5265.org

facebook.com/vfw5265|twitter.com/vfw5265

Carlos Rivera & Edward FullerVETERAN MEMBERS WELCOME NEW

TAPSOur Post extends condolences

to the families ofour departed Comrade

Craig Slagelour departed brothers & sisters

Richard Hershey & Lottie Trone

The Post supports the following:

VFW Post 5265 SHOWS ITS SUPPORT

VFW Dept of PA Military Order of the Cooties Scholarships Windy Hill on the Campus Senior Center Jefferson Fire Company Ryan’s Hope

A Message From TheAUXILIARY PRESIDENT

Dear Auxiliary Brothers and Sisters,Summer is here and begins our new year. Thank you to my brothers and sisters for electing me as President for another year. I will continue to do my best to serve the Auxiliary and our Veterans.Membership Starting July 1, annual members can pay their 2020 dues. Renew-ing is easy at www.vfwauxiliary.org! Click on member login to access MALTA, pay $20 to renew, print a temporary card and National will mail your official card to you. Chose life membership and don’t worry about paying dues again. Dues notices will be mailed in July.Aux Sandwich and Sub Sales we will sell sandwiches in Aug. and subs Sept., Oct. and Nov. - Reminder to place your orders the first Wednesday and pick up the 2nd Wednesday. Thank you to all who support our fundraiser. Aux Meetings are open to Auxiliary members in good standing (bring your membership card) and are held the THIRD Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. Veteran & Auxiliary social at 6 pm. Join the Auxiliary we are the relatives of those who served in overseas combat. Complete an Aux application, include the DD214 of your VFW-eligible veteran, the annual or life fee. Veterans are your family members Auxiliary members? Each VFW-eligible Veteran has approx. 12 family members that could join the Aux. Your Voice Counts add yours to the thousands of veterans’ advocates making a difference through the VFW Action Corps! Visit www.vfw.org/actioncorps to sign up for weekly emails with the legisla-tive issues that affect Veterans and how your voice can help pass bills into laws.Honoring Veterans Thank you to everyone who attended the Memorial Day Program & Freedom Festival at the Post - It was very well attended. Buddy Poppy Display our Aux placed 3rd in the VFW Buddy Poppy Display Contest, category 2 at the State Conven-tion! If you haven’t seen it, it is on the bookshelf in the Post dining room. THANK YOU & GOD BLESS all Veter-ans for their service and keep troops that are currently serving our country in our hearts, minds and prayers.

Loyally,Tina Hinkle

VFW Auxiliary President

Capital V InspectionsHome Inspections • Radon Testing

Jackson LeVault, CPIand Brad LeVault, CPI

InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector®

(717) 825-1047 CapitalVInspections@gmail.com

Since 1932 "We service what we sell"

19 South Main Street (Rear)Spring Grove, PA

(717) 225-1562

Miller’s Appliance & TV

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Post Phone AppVFW News & Info

Canteen & Dining Room Calendar & more...

Join the Text ClubText VFW5265 to 717-949-7222

Zeigler’s KitchensHome of the Kitchen King

Serving the greaterSpring Grove area since 1999

1062 Sprenkle Rd, Spring Grove(717) 225-9781

www.zeiglerkichens.com

JOB OPPORTUNITYWanted: Part-time Service Officer to assist Veterans in obtaining their VA benefits for outreaches in York, Adams & Franklin counties. Do not need to be a Veteran or a member of the VFW to apply. Send your resume and contact information to State Veterans Service Chairwoman – Christine Smith, email csmith@vfwpahq.org or Dept of PA VFW, 4002 Fenton Ave., Harrisburg PA 17109. Questions regarding this position, call (717) 884-1705. The Dept of PA VFW is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for submissions is August 1, 2019.

Lottery coming soon We are currently waiting for the PA Lottery to deliver and set up our new Lottery machine. Once installed, customers and guests will be able to purchase Pennsyl-vania Lottery scratch-off tickets, play daily numbers games, including Power-Ball and MegaMillions and also play Keno. The machine will also allow customers to validate winning lottery tickets and print a voucher to claim cash awards. We will payout amounts up to $600. Amounts over $600 will be claimed directly from the PA Lottery.

56 – 60 $17361 – 65 $16166 – 70 $15071 – 75 $13276 – 80 $10981 – 85 $ 8686 – 90 $ 6991+ $ 58

16 – 20 $25321 – 25 $24226 – 30 $23031 – 35 $21936 – 40 $21341 – 45 $20146 – 50 $19651 – 55 $184

JULY 3 Open Juke Box 7 - 10 PM 4 Happy 4th of July Post Closed 12 Austin Rife 7-10 PM Live Music: Southern Rock, Country, Americana13 Chicken BBQ 10:30 AM - ?16 Veteran and Auxiliary Meetings1 7 PM Social for Vets & Aux before meeting 6 PM20 Rock the Party 7 - 10 PM Rockin’ Roger & DJ Bounce26-27 Smoke in the Grove, SG Community Park26 Festival & First Responder’s Cup 5 - 9 PM Vote for Post 5265 Best Wings!27 PA State BBQ Competition 11 AM - 5 PM details at www.smokeinthegrove.com

AUGUST 4 Post Picnic Noon - 4 PM Must have ticket by July 28 5 1st Nite! Showtime Trivia 7 - 9 PM Live Team Trivia Monday Nights starting 8/5! 7 Aux Sandwich Sale order by 6 PM; pick up 8/149-10 History in Motion Military Vehicles York Expo Center 16 Open Juke Box 7 - 10 PM20 Veteran and Auxiliary Meetings1 7 PM Social for Vets & Aux before meeting 6 PM24 Chicken BBQ 10:30 AM - ?25 VFW District 21 Post 537, Etters Membership Awards 1 PM / Meeting 2 PM31 Open Juke Box 7 - 10 PM

SEPTEMBER 1 Tickets for Oyster Feed avail. til 10/6 or sold out 2 Labor Day 4 Aux Sub Sale order by 6 PM; pick up 9/11 6 Open Juke Box 7 - 10 PM 7 Chicken BBQ 10:30 AM - ? 8 Post Open House 1 - 4 PM Military displays and more - public welcome14 Tropical Soul 7-10 PM Live Music: Acoustic tunes with an island flair17 Veteran and Auxiliary Meetings1 7 PM Social for Vets & Aux before meeting 6 PM19 Walk with a Veteran Veterans register by 8/14 to walk the Army Heritage Trail in Carlisle with students 20 POW MIA Day

OCTOBER 2 Aux Sub Sale order by 6 PM; pick up Oct 9 5 Car Show & Chicken BBQ 13 Oyster Feed (ticket required) Noon - 4 PM

As the largest combat Veterans organiza-tion, VFW membership spans the globe. We’re an elite group of combat warriors who have each other’s backs long after the fight is over. ANNUAL - Our Post pays the first year dues for all new Veteran members. Annual membership renewal is $35.00. LIFE - Join as a life member. Dues are:

Your Age Membership Amount Paid as of Dec. 31 Dues by Member* Up to 30 years $425 $325 31 – 40 years $410 $31041 – 50 years $375 $275 51 – 60 years $335 $235 61 – 70 years $290 $190 71 – 80 years $225 $12581+ years $170 $ 70

Installment payment options available. Member must set up installment payments with VFW National HQ. *Our Post will pay $100 of life dues. To receive the $100 discount, dues must be paid through our Post.LEGACY LIFE enables VFW Life Members to leave a lasting impression. Bronze $400 Silver $800 Gold $1200MEMORIAL LEGACY may be purchased in the name of a deceased VFW Life member.

compensation & pension claims,enrollment in VA and more

Make an appointment withPA Department of VFW

Veterans Service OfficerChristine Smith

717-884-1705Do not need to be a member of VFW

1. Veteran and Auxiliary Meetings and social are open to Veteran and Auxiliary members in good standing.

Veteran Assistanceat the Post

Auxiliary membership is open to men and women who are relatives of Veterans who served in overseas combat.ANNUAL - $25 to join; $20 dues to renewLIFE - Join as a life member, dues are:

Your Age as of Dec. 31 Dues Your Age

as of Dec. 31 Dues

Meal Beer Chance at Cash PrizesOpen to the Public 21+

Raffle Drawings at 3:30 PM(1) $500 (2) $250 (8) $100 (10) $50 (14) $25

Do not need to be present to win

Noon - 4 PM Tickets $20

July 13, Aug 24 Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2

10:30 AM until sold out $8 Drive-up service in parking lot

Nov 17CHICKEN BBQ

ENTERTAINMENT7-10 PM for Members & Guests

Austin RifeJuly 12 Southern Rock, Country

Rock The PartyJuly 20 Rockin’ Roger, DJ Bounce

Tropical SoulSept 14 Acoustic tunes w/ island flair

Showtime TriviaMondays Starting Aug. 5

7-9 PM Live Team Trivia with Prizes!

SCHOLARSHIP FUND FEED

POST CALENDARwatch the Post & the app for events & details

Walk with a Veteran Thurs. Sept 19

8:30 am - 2 pm

Humana is the corporate sponsorVFW Post 5265 is a participating organization

POST PICNICAugust 4 Noon - 4 PM

Post Member Free & their family members age 10+ $5 each

each must have ticket by 7/28

Veterans of any era & service to team up with students to explore Army Heritage Trail and share their experiencesVeterans register at Post, on thephone app or www.vet-cafe.com

Lunch ProvidedRegister by Aug 14 includes t-shirt

Limited spaces available

US Army Heritage & Ed CenterCarlisle, PA

Community Day Sept 8

Open Housefeaturing Military Displays,

Susquehanna Service Dogs & more

ALL VETS TO Quantico, VABailey Coach Bus Trip

National Museum of the Marine CorpsGold Star Families,

All Veterans & their guest are invited

Tues. Nov. 12Bus departs & returns to York Fairgrounds

Reserve Your Seat at the Post or phone appVFW Post 5265 Sponsored Bus

1 - 4 pmPublic Welcome

CAR SHOWCruisin’ to Grant Wishes

Oct 5 $10 donation to enter vehicle

Show Trophies Awarded

All Vehicles WelcomeBenefits Make-A-Wish

CANTEEN SPECIALS

HOURS Post Open Kitchen Closes Last CallSunday 9 am - 12 am 9:30 pm 11:30 pm Mon-Wed 11 am - 12 am 9:30 pm 11:30 pmThursday 11 am - 12 am 10:30 pm 11:30 pmFri-Sat 9 am - 1 am* 10:30 pm 12:30 am*

* last call may be at 11:30 pm and close at midnight

HAPPY HOURFLYTHE FLAG

Unserviceable flagsmay be dropped off at

our Post for proper disposal

Purchase New Flags3’ x 5’ Flags $18.004’ x 6’ Flags $28.005’ x 8’ Flags $40.00

12” x 18” grave marker flags $1.50

NOTICE: If you are a V.I.P., Visibly Intoxicated Person, and are refused service, please respect your server. This is for your safety and the protection of the Post Charter / LCB License. Thank you!

Mon Wings All Day / Pizza 3 - 9:30 pm Tues Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas... All dayWed Dining Room 4:30 - 8 pmThurs Seafood Specials 4:30 - 9:30 pmFri Dining Room 4:30 - 8 pmFri-Sun Breakfast Specials 9 am - 3 pm

Monday 7 pm - 9 pmTuesday 5 pm - 7 pmWednesday 3 pm - 5 pmThursday 1 pm - 3 pmFriday 11 am - 1 pm

$10 CoinShow Your VFW Post 5265Commemorative Coin orVFW Event Dog Tag forHappy Hour Pricing

2018$5 Dog Tag

Dog tag proceeds benefit

Make-A-Wish

Non-members may visit the Canteen (Bar) no more than 3 times in a calendar year. They must be with a member and must be signed in by that member. After their third visit in the Canteen, they must either join the Post as a Veteran, Auxiliary or social member to contin-ue to enter the Canteen.

Reminder: The Post’s side parking lot has limited spaces and is reserved for on-shift employees,

vendors and patrons that are handicapped.

God Bless America July 4 - Independence DayJuly 27 - Korean War Veterans’ DaySept 2 - Labor DaySept 11 - Patriot Day (half-staff)Sept 17 - Constitution DaySept 20 - POW/MIA Recognition DaySept 29 - Gold Star Mother’s Day

In addition to our full menu, thefollowing Chef Specials will be offered

in the dining room.Dining room is open to the publicWednesday and Friday evenings,

4:30 - 8:00 pm Bingo!

No Caller - Play at Your PaceCash Prizes

JULY3 Salmon / Roast Beef 5 Fried Oysters / Roast Beef Delmonico Steak10 Fried Chicken / Meatloaf12 Crab Cakes Hamburger Steak17 Slippery Chicken Pot Pie Shrimp fried or steamed19 Chicken Chesapeake Sirloin Steak 24 Fried Chicken Lasagna26 Turkey stuffing & mash potatoes Fried Shrimp31 Fried Oysters Hamburger Steak

Menu subject to change.Public Welcome. Credit cards accepted.

Members must present theirmembership card

when purchasing alcohol.

AUGUST2 Broiled Scallops Delmonico Steak7 Fried Shrimp / Broiled Cod9 Liver & Onions Salmon14 Fried Chicken Crab Cakes16 Sirloin Steak Crab Stuffed Shrimp21 Pork & Sauerkraut Steamed Shrimp23 Meatloaf / Salmon28 Roast Beef Coconut Shrimp30 Slippery Beef Pot Pie Crab Cakes

SEPTEMBER4 Fried Chicken Steamed Shrimp6 Haddock broiled or beer batter Delmonico Steak11 Fried Shrimp Hamburger Steak13 Chicken Chesapeake Broiled Cod18 Meatloaf Broiled Scallops20 Sirloin Steak Turkey25 Pork & Sauerkraut Coconut Shrimp27 Crab Cakes Liver & Onions

IN THE DINING ROOM

Public Welcome!4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

VFW Essay Contests Encour-age students going into grades 6 - 12 to participate in the VFW Essay Contests. The theme for both contests this year is “What Makes America Great”. Applications for Patriot’s Pen (6-8th grade) and Voice of Democracy (9-12th grade) are available at the Post. Students have until October 31 to submit their essay to the Post. Prizes/Awards are available at each level of competition - Post, District, Department and top prizes of $5,000 and $30,000 scholarships for the National winners.

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA! Let the quizzing begin Monday, August 5! Get your trivia team together and play Live Team Trivia with our host Doug "The Hoov". Trivia fun and prizes Monday nights from 7-9 pm. Track trivia teams on the VFW 5265 home page of www.showtimetrivia.com

Order Your “Never Forget” VFW T-Shirt

Short SleeveCarolina Blue or Navy 100% preshrunk cotton

$15 each additional charge for 2X & larger

“Never Forget” patriotic eagle design on the back and VFW logo with Post 5265 on left chest, chose Carolina Blue or Navy. Order by July 22, use phone app or see your server. Pay when you pick-up shirts, approximate date is August 22.

MondayNite

Triviain the

Canteen!