BARBECUE LOVERS CHOW DOWN FOR VETS.Byline: Bettie Rencoret Senior columnist LANCASTER - Lancaster Veterans Home Committee members say they haven't given up hope that the state and federal governments will come up with money for building the home, and never will. The committee will host an Aug. 12 barbecue to raise funds for amenities for the home. ``We'd like to see another big crowd out to show their support,'' said Ken Creese, the committee's chairman in charge of raising funds to spruce up spruce up Verb [sprucing, spruced] to make neat and smart Verb 1. spruce up - make neat, smart, or trim; "Spruce up your house for Spring"; "titivate the child" the home, when it is built. The all-you-can-eat barbecue will run from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Post 311, at 40th Street East and Avenue J. The cost is $6 per person. Door prizes and a raffle are also included. Ray Barnett Ray Barnett is a fictional doctor portrayed by actor Shane West on the television show ER. His character first appeared in fall 2004 at the start of the 11th season. will be head chef. The menu will include barbecued pork Barbecued pork may refer to:
n. A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette. and sourdough rolls, served in the post's pavilion. Dancing is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. to the music of Mitch Speed & Mendin' Fences. ``Our last barbecue was a real success,'' said Creese. ``After all the bills were paid, we were able to add $2,700 to the home fund. We want to clear at least that much again this time if we can.'' Determined and optimistic in the face of the recent setbacks in building the home, this is a continuing committee effort to gain funds to furnish the complex with equipment not included in federal and state funding. Current goal is at least $50,000 for such things as pool tables, televisions, vans to transport those who don't drive, games, videotapes and other equipment not covered not covered Health care adjective Referring to a procedure, test or other health service to which a policy holder or insurance beneficiary is not entitled under the terms of the policy or payment system–eg, Medicare. Cf Covered. by state and federal funding. Construction was originally expected to begin this year on the home, planned for Avenue I and 30th Street West, but was delayed after Congress passed legislation changing the criteria for funding veterans homes. Even though California voters this year passed a bond measure to fund the home, the state government has refused to earmark earmark taking a piece out of the edge or center of the ear with a punch as an identification mark. The shape of the mark may be registerable under local legislation. any money for it until the federal money is available. Local lawmakers have been trying to get that decision changed. Committee members say monetary contributions for the amenities fund can be sent to treasurer Bob Ortiz, local Los Angeles County military and veterans affairs service officer, at 335A E. Ave. K-6, Lancaster, CA 93535. |
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