The Veterans Voice #17 July

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July - September 2016: Issue 17
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Rosie: by any other
name – The
True Story of the Labor Icon
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Oct. 14th
Certainly, one of the more readily recognizable icons of labor is "Rosie the Riveter," the indefatigable World War II-era woman who rolled up her
sleeves, flexed her arm muscles and said, "We Can Do It!" But, this isn't the original Rosie.
Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11th
In 1942, as World War II raged in Europe and the Pacific and the song "Rosie the Riveter" filled radio waves across the home front, manufacturing
giant Westinghouse commissioned artist J. Howard Miller to make a series of posters to promote the war effort. One such poster featured the image
of a woman with her hair wrapped up in a red polka-dot scarf, rolling up her sleeve and flexing her bicep. At the top of the poster, the words ‘We Can
Do It!' are printed in a blue caption bubble. To many people, this image is "the" Rosie the Riveter. But it was never the intention to make this image
"Rosie," nor did many Americans think of her as "Rosie." The connection of Miller's image and "Rosie" is a recent phenomenon.
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popular
the warofwas
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Rockwell
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asduring
the Fourth
Julycreated
and Independence
Day, July
4 th has
been
federal
holiday
the"Rosie
United
since
1942,
for the
cover
of
the
Saturday
Evening
Post
on
May
29,
1943
—
the
Memorial
Day
The image
a muscular
woman wearing
overalls, In
but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the issue.
18 th century
anddepicts
the American
Revolution
(1775-1783).
goggles and pins of honor on her lapel. She sports a leather wrist band and rolled-up sleeves. She sits with a riveting tool in her lap, eating a
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13 colonies,
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struggle
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sandwich,
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steppingin
onthe
a copy
of Adolph Hitler's
bookweighed
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their independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by
The magazine
cover exemplified
American
can-do
spiritday,
and July
illustrated
thebeen
notioncelebrated
of women working
in previously
male-dominated
manufacturing
Thomas Jefferson.
From the
1776
until the
present
4 th has
as the birth
of the American
independence,
with
jobs, an ever-growing reality, to help the United States fight the war while the men fought over seas.
typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
The cover was an enormous success and soon stories about real life "Rosies" began appearing in newspapers across the country. The government
took advantage of the popularity of Rosie the Riveter and embarked on a recruiting campaign of the same name. The campaign brought millions of
women out of the home and into the workforce. To this day, Rosie the Riveter is still considered the most successful government advertising
campaign in history.
After the war, numerous requests were made for the Saturday Evening Post image of Rosie the Riveter, but Curtis Publishing, the owner of the Post,
refused all requests. The publishing company was possibly concerned that the composers of the song "Rosie the Riveter" would hold them liable for
copyright infringement.
Since then, the J. Howard Miller "We Can Do It!" image has replaced Norman Rockwell's illustration as "Rosie the Riveter" in the minds of many
people. Miller's Rosie has been imprinted on coffee mugs, mouse pads, and countless other items, making her and not the original "Rosie" the most
famous of all labor icons.
Labor Day Observed
Check for allMonday
the ceremonies
September
in the 5,
area
2016
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You will all want to start enjoying the outdoors…..remember no loitering, blocking building entrances, no
alcohol/drugs…..NO OPEN ALCOHOL CONTAINERS…DO NOT litter; pick up cigarette butts and food
wrappers, bottles or cans ….this is your home!!! Clean up after cookouts…you can still have fun and be
responsible at the same time.
Canal Side & Buffalo Place Happenings
Need something to do?? Check out all the happenings on the waterfront: Music, Festivities, Fitness,
Boating, Farmers Markets, sand beaches & more. Take advantage of our great waterfront, inner harbor
and outer harbor…most of it is FREE and a short ride on the train
FARMERS MARKET
This is the best time of year to take advantage of local fresh produce and foods….
the following markets are in the area and they all take food stamps
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Salvation Army 960 Main @ High
Elmwood/Bidwell Market
North Buffalo Delaware @ Hertel
Downtown Main Street Court to Church
Allentown Elmwood & Allen
Kenmore Delaware & Delaware Rd
University Dist Main & Kenmore
Fridays 11AM – 1PM
Saturday 8AM – 1PM
Thursday 3PM – 7PM
Thursday 8Am – 2:30PM
Friday 4PM – 7PM
Saturday 8Am – 12:30PM
Saturday 8AM – 1PM
WELCOME HOME TROOPS
SATURDAY AUGUST 6th 10AM – 2PM
Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park
Entertainment**Car Cruise* Free Tour of Ships * Children Activities
Show Military ID/VA Card for admission and refreshment coupons
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Come Fly a Kite for
Homeless Veterans
w as held Saturday May 21st
at Gratwick Waterfront Park
North Tonawanda…
thanks to all our sponsors,
volunteers & Vietnam Veterans
for making our 4th year a
success!!
Our Veterans Stand Down took place Wednesday
June 29, 2016…over 420 veterans signed in for
services…..good food…many give aways….over 100
service agencies…our best year ever…
Buffalo Bison’s Baseball Game
Monday August 29th
6:00PM
Vouchers at 25 West Utica
Congrats Jeremy from Bowen Manor – Job Well Done
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Juiciest Hamburgers Ever
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef * 1 egg beaten * ¾ cup dry bread crumbs * 3 tablespoons
evaporated milk * 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce * 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 2 gloves garlic, minced (optional)
Directions
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Preheat grill for high heat
In large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporate milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and
garlic, using your hands to mix.
Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes preside, or until well done but juicy.
Add cheese…..roll, and condiments….
….Enjoy
FUN FACTS AND SILLY JOKE OF THE QUARTER
Joke: What invention was more important than the first
telephone?
Activity: Saturday August 6th at the Naval Park…a short
train ride away…..come and enjoy the waterfront,
veteran benefits, car show and free access to all the naval
ships.
Animal Facts:
1.
Squirrels plant thousands of trees each
year simply because they forget where
they hid their acorns.
2. When playing with female puppies, male
puppies will often let them win, even if
they have the physical advantage.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW TENANTS OF THE LAST QUARTER:
Anthony Gradzewicz
Ibn Shabazz
Gary Herrnreiter
Reginald & Demetria Hilton
Jackie Salerno
WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF MEMBER
Buffalo Fact:
****True Crazy Laws
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The penalty for jumping off a building is death
!!
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A fine of $25.00 can be levied for flirting on the
street!
Answer: …The second one!!
Joe Loper
IN MEMORIUM
Roderick Fyfe
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It’s Your CALL
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255
Press 1
Or
Veteranscrisisline.net
Confidential Help for Veterans and their Families
VETERAN FISHING DAY
SATURDAY AUGUST 13TH
12PM – 5PM
Niagara River Anglers Association
Wilderness Preserve – Youngstown, NY
Sign Up Sheet will be located at office 25 West
Utica..ONLY If We Have Good Interest WNYVHC will
rent a bus to take those veterans to the event;…food,
refreshments and fishing equipment included…check
the flyer posted on bulletin board in your building
Sponsored by PFC Dwyer Program at the Veterans
One-stop Center
Remember we are
always adding
events in the
community …don’t
miss out
All in one place! Right down the road!
The VOC is located on the 2nd floor of 1280 Main St, Buffalo,
NY 14209 (corner of Bryant St). Just a 5 minute walk from
any of our apartment complexes!
Mission: “Veterans One-stop Center of WNY, Inc. brings people,
organizations and resources together in time, space, and efforts to
effectively improve the well-being of all Western New York
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their immediate families.”
For more information call 716-898-0110, visit their website
www.vocwny.org, or stop in to the 2nd floor at 1280 Main St.,
Buffalo, NY.
Greek Orthodox Events for tenants
Monday August 29th 6:00PM Bison Ball Game
Sign up sheet for ball game at office if you sign up
please go to the game…or you are taking tickets
someone else can use.
Saturday December 17th 1:00PM - Christmas
Scheduled events in 2016 – more to follow:
Veterans Welcome Home – August 6th
Veterans Fishing Trip – August 13th
WNYVHC Cookout – September 10th
Remember ALL work orders need to be called to
the office – 882-5935 ext. 24 or 26
Emergency phone # - for emergencies ONLY –
1-844-872-9260....
Monthly Groups every 3rd Thursday of the
month at 17 West Utica St community room
1:00 – 2:30; many new subjects and speakers
and refreshments. Stop by …S+C clients need
to be there. But ALL are welcome
Dates July 21st, August 18th & September 15th
Groups are open to EVERYONE.
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Important Contact
Information
WNYVHC
Monday July 4 – Independence Day – Office closed
Phone: (716)882-5935
Monday July 18 – Buffalo Bisons Game
After-Hours Emergency
Saturday August 6 – Welcome Home Picnic
Phone: 1-844-872-9260
Veteran’s Hospital
Saturday August 13 – Veterans Fishing Trip
Monday August 29 – Buffalo Bisons Game
Phone: (716)834-9200
Social Services
Monday September 5 – Labor Day – Office closed
Phone: (716)858-8000
Saturday September 10 – WNYVHC Cookout
Crisis Services
Sunday September 11 – Patriots Day
Phone: (716)834-3131
Thursday September 22 – 1st Day of Autumn
Erie County Senior Services
Phone: (716)858-7870
Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-273-8255 Press 1
Medicare/ Medicaid Taxi
Phone: 1(800) 829-4222
VA Homeless Program
Phone: (716) 862-8885
Veterans One-stop Center
Phone (716) 898-0110
JOBS, Jobs Jobs…we post a full listing
of jobs every week and individual
openings and job fairs as we get
them….check the bulletin boards
Tons of Summer events…many
free. We will post many events
on bulletin boards and
handouts…Canalside, Outer
Harbor Riverworks, Delaware
Park, Elmwood, M&T Plaza
Series and more….all in
walking or train or bus
distance from where you live
Information on all these events &
services and other happenings in the
community are always updated and
posted on bulletin boards in the building
– don’t miss out