Thanks particularly to the efforts of Dalton Roberts, Post 4848’s Veterans Boat Dock project is moving ahead.

Nearly $5,000 of the estimated needed $26,000 has been raised. Dalton, former Hamilton County executive and a professional musician, hosted a benefit to bring in funds at the post in September.

Post Commander Bill Tickle he was well pleased with the start of the drive. Oscar Farrow, post jr. vice, was named dock committee chairman at the October e-board meeting.

"We have a long, long ways to go," Oscar commented, "but we’ll get there."

Other veteran organizations have made contributions as well as many individuals. The dock will be available to VFW members from around the world.

Located on the bank of the Tennessee River, Post 4848 has an ideal site for the dock which will tie in with the Riverwalk and Chattanooga’s celebration of the river.

Mayor John Kinsey, his Chief of Staff Ken Hays and Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Mitchell have offered cooperation and encouragement.

Through the internet, the post is reaching to veterans organizations around the world to aid in the program.

Post 4848 will join veteran organizations from throughout the area for observance of Veterans Day at the National Cemetery on Holtzclaw Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 AM.

American Legion Post 95’s bend, the Legionnaires, will offer the music prelude beginning at 10 AM.

Host organization is the US Submarine Veterans of World War II. Mike Richards will be keynote speaker.

Coordinating the annual event will be the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council. Ernest Seagle is chairman.

Have you renewed your membership in Post 4848 for the year 2000? Only two more months left.

Outgoing head of the VA, Togo West, began a program to take a serious look at the effects of Agent Orange in Vietnam.

Effects of exposure is being considered from diseases ranging from cancer to diabetes. A special treatment center is on the planning table for Nashville.

Veterans can get further information and be on the mailing list for new developments by writing to Agent Orange Review, Environmental Agents Service, VA Central Office (131), 810 Vermont Ave, NW, Washington DC 20420.

The goblins gobbled hot dogs, drank Cokes, ate the treats, danced and "scared" each other.

It was the annual Halloween Party hosted by Post 4848 for Orange Grove held Thursday, Oct. 28. Each Halloween and Valentines Day, the post invites the residents for an evening of entertainment.

Each Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting a prayer is offered to "remember our National Home" which serves parentless children of veterans at the VFW sponsored institution in Michigan.

At the October meeting, Post 4848 members got a first hand report. Paul Woolwine, who now lives in Chattanooga, grew up there.

He expressed his thanks to VFW members everywhere for the generosity making the home possible. Citing the beneficial family atmosphere and discipline, Paul declared such a stable place was much preferred to a foster home.

At the October e-board meeting, Bill Bordwine made the motion, seconded by David Farris, to make the 50-cent hourly raise for bartenders retroactive to Sept. 15. A motion made by Bill Bordwine and seconded by Pete Chaney gave them a $100 Christmas bonus.

Oscar Farrow was named chairman of the boat dock committee, moved by Pete and seconded by David Farris.

Plans were made to consider the interviewing of another band. The commander was asked to look into it.

An award of $600 was set for the post’s Voice of Democracy winner. And $50 was donated to the National Home.

MOC Commander Bill Bordwine led the members of the Post 4848 Pup Tent 21 to the Oct. 15-16 state meeting held at Millington. Bea Cook, MOCA president, directed the ladies.

The meeting was presided over by Jack Thomas, state MOC commander.

"The food was excellent," Bill said. "The entertainment was enjoyed by all and we had a great time."

Jack reminded everyone the next MOCA meeting will be held Jan. 21-22 at Symrna. Those planning to attend were urged to call in their reservations early.

"It will be held at the Quality Inn," Bill explained, "and those calling should explain they are with the Cooties for a special rate."

The commander declared the Cooties will be joining in on the Buddy Poppy sales Nov. 13 from 9 AM to 6 PM. And he sought help for the Salvation Army bell ringing and visit to the VA hospital.

A $500 donation was presented to the post by the Cooties.

They rest in peace now. These gallant men and women who were there when their country needed them, who gave their all that fellow Americans could enjoy the peace and prosperity offered in the hopes of the Twenty First Century.

Their markers reach back nearly 150 years. Veterans are there who were at San Juan Hill, in the trenches in France, at the Battle of the Bulge, in the jungles of Vietnam. Some were on the frontline swapping fire. Some were at a desk stateside. They all served.

Only they, veterans with an Honorable discharge, have a place in our National Cemeteries. Only they have a right to such hallowed ground.

Each year on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month Americans pause to honor Veterans Day. It began after World War I, the War to End All Wars, and was called Armistice Day. As more men and women served in more wars, it became Veterans day.

They’re missing and the Ladies Auxiliary needs help in finding them. Address are needed for life members of Post 4848’s Ladies Auxiliary. Missing members are RUBY MULKEY, MAHAVA BARNES, TERESA FULTZ, LEONA PLEMONS and JUDITH SCHAFFER. If you know where any of these ladies are, you can call ANNA KIZER at 875-9163 or GAIL ANDERSON at 870-4709.

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There’s one less bachelor at the post. TERRY PARKER and LISA MASTIN were wed in an October ceremony.

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American Legion Post 95 Commander JIM RATCLIFFE visited Post 4848 and got a look at the Halloween Party for Orange Grove.

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Veterans give warm praise to CANDACE UNDERWOOD, new administrator of the national Cemetery for her cooperation with veteran groups.

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Post 4848 has helped make Chattanooga home for new member FRANK RAY. He has bought a home here after moving from Florida.

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E-Board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6:30 PM.

Membership meeting Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 PM, with food and refreshments to follow.

Ladies Auxiliary meeting, Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 PM.

MOC meeting Sunday, Nov. 4, 5 PM.

Veterans Day at National Cemetery Thursday, Nov. 11, 11 AM, music prelude 10:30 AM

Third District Meeting at Sweetwater Saturday, Nov. 13.

MOCA meeting Sunday, Nov. 14, 5 PM.

Memorial Hospital Lunch Wednesday, Nov. 24, 11:15 AM.

Post Monthly Family Dinner Sunday, Nov. 28, 4-6 PM

Post 4848 Ladies Auxiliary President Gail Anderson urges all members to attend the Nov. 4 membership meeting to plan projects for the month.

"We need everyone to join in to do their part," Gail said. "We appreciate how members worked to make October a successful month. We accomplished a lot. Now we need to continue the work."

The president wants everyone to take part in the family dinners held the last Sunday of each month.

"They are a fund raiser for projects and everyone has a good time," she stated. "Cost is only $4 for adults and $1.50 for children. It’s the best deal in town."