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Erie County Veterans Service Agency

The Release of the Doves

A holiday remembrance for those who have lost a loved one.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 2 PM.
Lakeside Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
Located at the corner of Camp Rd. & Rte. 5 in Hamburg
This program is designed to help those who have lost a loved one deal with the holidays. We offer practical suggestions to cope with the grief associated with this difficult time.
Each family will release a white dove (based on availability). Each person will release a balloon (environmentally friendly), receive a dove pin, and a booklet on dealing with grief and the holidays. Hospice will be on hand to provide their insight along with a local clergy to offer a blessing. Music and refreshments are also included in this free event.
This event will be streamed online to view for those who will be unable to attend.

Bryant & Stratton College has just established the new position of Military Coordinator

Send resume and cover letter to:

Steve Ethridge
Director of Admissions
465 Main St, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14203
sbethridge@bryantstratton.edu

Growing General Contractor Needs Carpenter & Laborer

Rapidly growing commercial general contractor seeking skilled tradespersons to join our team. Applicants must be US Citizens who can report to duty in Bath for a long term assignment. Applicants must be drug free and possess a clean driving record, a valid driver’s license, appropriate skills, reliable transportation and basic hand tools. Ideal candidates will have a great attitude and five years of experience with demolition, finish carpentry, framing, drywall, painting, layout, flooring, finish work, trim, etc. We have immediate openings for Carpenters and Laborers. Some off hours (night/weekend) work may be required. Above average compensation is dependent upon skill set and prior experience. We are an EOE and maintain a safe, drug free workplace. Email your resume today!
• Suzanne@avetcorp.com

Free hospital bed and trapeze

contact wnyheroes.org

WNYHeroes.org
888-400-3892
info@wnyheroes.org

The Veterans Radio Show Agenda

WHEN: Monday October 19, 2009

TIME: 11:00 AM EDT

PLACE: Radio - Hometown WECK 1230 AM
Internet – www.weck1230.com

GUESTS: Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 77 Officers
Tom Konopka – President
Jack Michel – 1st Vice President
Greg Cain – 2nd Vice President

Topics will include their advocacy and community work, scholarship program, food pantry assistance
and many other activities that the members of this organization participate in.

VETERANS DAY CELEBRATED AT VA WNY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

VA Western New York Healthcare System is celebrating Veterans Day at the Batavia and Buffalo

sites. All Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals as America recognizes Veterans on

Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
Wednesday, November 11, 10:00 a.m. - Batavia site

Veterans Day Ceremony is held by the Flag Pole at Building 3 on the grounds of the Batavia site, VA

Western New York Healthcare System, 222 Richmond Avenue. Genesee County veterans groups

coordinate the event followed by a coffee social in Building 4 Recreation Hall.
Wednesday, November 11, 2:00 p.m. – Buffalo site

Traditional Veterans Day program is open to all in Freedom Hall, room 301 at the Buffalo site, VA

Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Avenue. Colonel Mark P. Murphy, Vice

Commander, US Air Force Reserve 914th Airlift Wing will deliver the keynote address.

Events are open to the public.

ADDITIONAL WALK-IN FLU VACCINE CLINICS FOR VETERANS

Veterans enrolled in VA health care may obtain flu vaccines at upcoming walk-in clinics

scheduled from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm the following dates:

Saturday, October 24

Saturday, November 7

Wednesday, November 11

at VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo. The vaccines will be

available at Desk 4 located on the first floor. Enrolled veterans may also contact their primary care

provider to obtain the vaccine. There is no charge for the flu vaccine for veterans enrolled in VA

health care.

Eligibility will be verified prior to administration of the vaccine. For information regarding VA

Healthcare eligibility, call 1-888-823-9656.

Many Vets Can’t Cash GI Bill Checks

In response to the hardships caused by delays in delivering GI Bill benefits, the Department of Veterans Affairs began issuing advance educational benefit payments to veteran-students in the form of US Bank business checks. These emergency checks are being issued in amounts up to $3,000 for veteran-students who have applied for GI Bill benefits and who have not yet received their VA payment. VA’s 57 regional offices began issuing these checks to eligible Veteran-students across the country on Friday, October 2, 2009. Unfortunately, many veterans have found it nearly impossible to cash the VA checks.

To help with this latest snag, the VA has established a special customer service call-in number (1-800-827-2166) for banks to verify the validity of any US Bank check brought to them by a veteran. Banks calling these numbers will be connected directly to a VA employee who can access to all necessary information to verify who the check was issued to, the check number and dollar amount of the check, and whether the check was previously cashed or not.

Erie Veterans & FedEx

Statewide Positions: TEMPORARY DRIVERS

If you’ve got the drive, we’ve got the opportunity! You will be paid and employed by a staffing agency while on temporary assignment to FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery. Its extra cash and a chance to work with an industry leader. You will be supplied with a truck and everything you need to pick up and deliver our customer’s packages.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 21 years old or older
• Clean driving record
• Drug screen, background checks and physical required
• Customer service skills
• 6 months prior driving experience is preferred but not required

For immediate consideration, please contact your local FedEx representative listed below.

State of New York Terminal locations and Contact Information:

Bronx – Brooklyn HD - Woodside Corning
Michael Scherer Matt Mazimovich
Michael.scherer@fedex.com matthew.maximovich@fedex.com
Cell# 917-685- 0107 Cell # 412-337-7899

Buffalo Brooklyn Ground – Maspeth - Lawrence
Elizabeth Brinson Wayne Turner
Elizabeth.brinson@fedex.com wayne.turner@fedex.com
Cell # 304-807-0119 Cell # 347-886-3574

Rochester Albany – Plattsburgh – Utica – Syracuse
Derrick Elsasser Binghamton - Watertown
Derrick.elsasser@fedex.com Jen Pusatere, Jennifer.pusatere@fedex.com
Cell # 513-504-1686 Cell # 518-935-0379

Two day National Conference on Veterans’ Reintegration

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To register for this event, please visit www.veteransoutreachcenter.org