VFW-PAC

Sal Capirchio, Director VFW-PAC announced Ohio candidates endorsed by the VFW-PAC board of Directors for the 2010 General Election. You may find additional information regarding these endorsements on their web site, www.vfwpac.org.

OHIO
Austria, Steve (R)
Boccieri, John (D)
Boehner, John (R)
Driehaus, Steve (D)
Fudge, Marcia (D)
Jordan, Jim (R)
Kaptur, Marcy (D)
Kilroy, Mary Jo (D)
LaTourette, Steven (R)
Latta, Robert (R)
Schmidt, Jean (R)
Space, Zack (D)
Sutton, Betty (D)
Tiberi, Patrick (R)
Turner, Michael (R)
Wilson, Charlie (D)

VETERAN OPPORTUNITY EXPO

Spread the word about an upcoming Veteran Opportunity Expo in CLEVELAND, OH. RecruitMilitary is producing this Expo in cooperation with the American Legion, Purple Heart Services, and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network to benefit veterans, transitioning military personnel, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Veteran-friendly employers, franchisors, and educational institutions will be in attendance offering a variety of opportunities.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 11AM to 3PM
Progressive Field (Home of the Cleveland Indians)
2401 Ontario Street - Cleveland, OH 44115

https://www2.recruitmilitary.com/expos/328-Cleveland/candidates/information

Veterans Bonus Tax Exempt

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray today released letters from the Internal Revenue Service, the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) exempting Ohio Veterans from paying income taxes on service bonuses received for time served in Iraq, Persian Gulf and Afghanistan wars. The letters recognize the bonuses to be equivalent of non-reportable gifts and do not qualify as taxable income.

KEITH HARMAN

Keith had hip replacement surgery yesterday (thurs) .... he got along
fine. He got out of recovery & back to his room about 6 pm last night, they
got him up at 4 a.m. this morn for 1st time, he walked w/ a walker about 30
ft. then back to bed doing real well not much pain ...... so far! Should
come home tomorrow or Sat. He'll planning on being in Columbus for the Big Ten next month.

EARLYN BENTFELD

Past Dept. Commander Gary reports 9/13/10: Just got home from the hospital. Was there real early this morning. They took Earlyn to surgery at 9:30 and the Dr came out at 3:30 to talk to me. The main one was 100% blocked, 2 others were 95% blocked and the 4th wasn’t near as bad as they thought so they cleaned that one which ended being a triple by-pass. She’s in coronary intensive care for a few days and if all goes well they will move her to step down where they will have her walking a little at a time. She knew me and knows I was there with her. So now all we can is wait and see . I feel that she will do fine and the Dr. also. Will keep you posted as time goes by. Also I do want to thank you for all you do in getting messeges like this out the the members, it sure does mean a lot to all of us.

Cards can be sent to:
Earlyn Bentfeld
PO Box 205
New Middletown, OH 44442

BILL YOUNG

We just found out today that Bill Young Past Department Commander had knee replaement surgery.
Cards of well wishes can be sent to:

Bill Young
2677 Edgebrook Crossing
Twinsburg, OH 44087

LEROY CLENDENEN

ANNA CLENDENEN REPORTED TODAY THAT DEPT OF OHIO HISTORIAN LEROY CLENDENEN FELL ON SATURDAY AND FRACTURED THE FIBULA ABOVE THE ANKLE. HE IS WAITING TO SEE THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON ON WEDNESDAY SEPT 8, 2010 IN THE MEANTIME,

CARDS CAN BE SENT TO:

LEROY CLENDENEN
208 WINTERGREEN LOOP SW
PATASKALA OHIO 43062

STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT

The state charitable golf tournament hosted by VFW Post 3343 Clyde turned over to the Robert Combs/Jim Comedy Cancer Fund a donation of $4,364.48. Good job Clyde and thanks to all who participated.

THE CHIEFS COMING

Just got advanced word that Comander-in-Chief Richard Eubank is coming to Ohio for our annual Thanksgiving weekend tour of Ohio.
Times and locations will be forthcoming.