Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 1 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y American Legion Post 637 April News Letter Dedicated to the men and woman that served in the United States Military. Their sacrifice maintained our nations safety and security. God bless all Veterans - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow and may God continue to Bless the United States of America. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 2 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion NEWSLETTER AMERICAN LEGION POST 637 City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Dr. in Citrus Heights www.Facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost637 F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Sylvia Thweatt - Commander COMMANDERS CORNER Spring is in full swing, everything is blooming and looking pretty. I hope you are not suffering too much from all the allergies. After checking with the CH City Hall about using their facility for our Post meetings, it is still not availa- ble. It looks like the magic date June 15 is the date they will open for meetings. Our April Post meeting will be on Tues- day, April 20 via Zoom starting at 6:30 pm. It is time for the 1 st round of nominations for the Executive Board, so please try to join us. We are entertaining an idea to conduct our May Post meeting at a local park. Please let us know how you feel about it. Every May we are invited to participate in Memorial ceremony for Cpl. Singh, a marine KIA. This year the cere- mony is on May 13, starting at 11:30 am at the Sikh Tem- ple at 1090 Main St in Roseville. We started planning for the Picnic and Battle of the Bands and BBQs. The tentative dates are August 28 for the Veterans Picnic and September 25 for the BOTB. The other day I was watching a live stream of Flag Raising over the WWI Memorial in Washington DC. The presenta- tion was little over an hour long and was narrated by Gary Sinise who, as you may know, is a huge veteran supporter. I learned a lot and I encourage you to go to www.worldwar1centennial.org and look around. The replay may be up by the time you read this. I ’ d like to share one of the stories I heard during the ceremony. Do you know who the “ Hello Girls ” were? They were switchboard operators in France during WWI. When the United States entered WWI in the fall of 1917, General Pershing realized there is a need for better com- munication on the Western Front. Since the male popula- tion either fought the war in Europe or worked in the war support efforts at home, he approved the recruitment of women operators. They had to be bilingual in English and French, mature age and high moral character. 7,000 wom- en applied but only 223 women were accepted. As the need arose, many more followed. They trained at Camp Franklin in Maryland before leaving for France. Since the War Department was not used to providing support for women, they contracted with YWCA to handle the housing, supplies and chaperones. Even though Hello Girls were required to wear Army uniforms, that they had to purchase themselves, and obey by Army regulations, they were con- sidered civilian contractors (no contract was ever offered) and therefore not eligible for war risk insurance. In 1918 the House passed a bill with a provision addressing this issue, but that provision was deleted by the Senate. After the war ended, the request for official discharge papers was re- fused. 24 bills seeking Congressional recognition were in- troduced between 1927 and 1977. Finally in November 1977 Veteran Status/Honorable Discharge bill passed and was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter. By that time there were only 18 original Hello Girls left. Even after the was ended, the operators were considered essential and many were transferred to Paris. They were gradually released through 1919 with the last operator re- lieved on January 20,1920. 30 operators received special commendations, many signed by General Pershing. Chief Operator Grace Banker was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Stay safe and healthy and please reach out if you need anything. Sylvia Thweatt Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 3 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Stephan Gall 1st Vice Commander 916 - 215 - 0685 F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Posted on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 2:00 pm Posted in #VetResources, Guest Posts, Vets Experience by VAntage Point Contributor 3 com- ments 4k views Even in the best of times, Veterans often find it difficult to replace the feelings of belonging and purpose they felt dur- ing their time in service. And this is most certainly not the best of times. This is why the national nonprofit, Challenge America, joined forces with the Heartstrings Foundation to create the Challenge America Veteran Arts Community, CAVARTS.org. CAVARTS offers a supportive and inclusive community where Veterans form new bonds forged on their shared in- terest in the arts. What is the Challenge America Veteran Arts Community (CAVARTS)? CAVARTS is more than a social network; it ’ s a community. It ’ s a safe and supportive space where Veterans can pursue their artistic passions, discover new interests, or share their appreciation for the art that moves them. You don ’ t have to be an artist to join. All you need is an interest in the arts and a commitment to supporting your fellow Veterans. CAVARTS welcomes all Veterans, regardless of discharge status, era of service, gender or sexuality. If you raised your hand to take the Oath of Enlistment, we welcome you to join. What makes CAVARTS unique? On your first visit to the CAVARTS community, you will find an engaging conversation and so much more. For Veter- ans with more general interests, our homepage is a great place to start. It offers a free - ranging conversation and a user - friendly way to explore the other features that make up our community. When you are ready to move beyond the homepage, check out our Art Rooms. Here you will find more focused conver- sations and resources on specific art forms, like music, painting and creative writing. If you ’ re interested in learning how to create something new, pay a visit to the CAVARTS Creation Station. Here you will find user - friendly courses, workshops, and the Artists ’ Re- source Library, where we ’ re building an easy - to - search list of services and service pro- viders, complete with reviews from a source you can trust: your fellow Veterans. Finally, make sure you check out the Events Calendar, where you can discover upcoming workshops and other art - related events, searchable by date and location. Don ’ t see something that interests you? Just let us know. We will add new events, topics, groups, and learning opportuni- ties as we go along, based on member interests. Members like you will guide how this community grows and evolves over time. In other words, we ’ re building this together. CAVARTS.org was designed by Veterans, for Veterans. If you are a Veteran who likes music or drawing or writing or other forms of expression, CAVARTS was designed for you. Rediscover the sense of belonging and purpose you felt during your service. Join CAVARTS.org for free today. To learn more about CAVARTS, please visit cavarts.org. Video about Challenge America and CAVARTS: youtu.be/ N01t0rX4Mfk. The sharing of any non - VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products and services on part of VA. -- Steve Gall 1st Vice Post 637 The one thing I can give, and still keep is my word. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 4 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Alex Candela 3rd Vice Commander 916 - 990 - 4895 2021 CALIFORNIA BOYS STATE WITH A TWIST 2021 Boys State Virtual 83rd Session +This year's California Boys State certainly has given us some twists and turns in our journey to facilitate the 83rd Session of Boy ’ s State. Last Thursday the three boys selected to represent Mesa Verde HS and American Legion Boys State were ad- vised to sign onto the Zoom Mandatory Orientation session. At this time, only one of the boys replied in the affirmative. Still waiting on replies from the other two boys. However, when I tried to Join the meeting, I was locked out. Richard Tkash, my Co - chair, and I tried to join the meeting for 45 minutes to no avail, I Called Ted Hillyer, District 6 Chairman and he said that he was unable to attend the Orientation, also. Ted said that his computer is old and needs to buy a new one. I told him that I just bought a new computer and I still couldn ’ t get in! I guess I need to get my wife, Marsha involved. She ’ s my IT. The Good news is we have until the end of April 30 to make up the Mandatory Orientation session. More to fol- low on this journey, next month. Alex Candela 3rd Vice Commander Post 637 Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 5 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Maynard Robert Johnson O C T O B E R 1 0 , 1 9 4 7 – F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 Maynard Robert Johnson entered life eternal surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2021 after a long fight with cancer. Maynard was proud to serve in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he attended Teterboro Aviation School where he graduated top in his class. He then worked on corporate jets ending his career with 30 years at Cessna Citation. Upon retirement, he found a love of woodworking. He and his wife of 50 years loved cruising and took many. He helped with veterans thru the American Legion post#637 of Citrus Heights. He was the Second Vice Commander and very proud of it. Maynard was a member of Advent Lutheran Church for over 35 years. He was known for his sense of humor and his love of family and his faith. He enjoyed spending a lot of time with family, especially a certain 9 year old. His grand- daughter Anna said, “ Papa is really smart and knows everything ”. Maynard was a lov- ing, caring person. He will be missed by his wife and all who loved him. Maynard was laid to rest on April 16 at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 6 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y “ The American dream lives — not only in the hearts and minds of our own countrymen but in the hearts and minds of millions of the world's peo- ple in both free and oppressed societies who look to us for leadership. As long as that dream lives, as long as we continue to defend it, Amer- i c a h a s a f u t u r e , a n d a l l m a n k i n d h a s r e a s o n t o h o p e ” Remarks at the Annual Washington Conference of the American Legion, 1983 Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 7 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Fees at national parks waived for veterans, Gold Star families have started. Starting in 2020, veterans and Gold Star families will be able to visit National Parks and other public lands for free, under a new initiative from the Department of the Interior announced on Wednesday, November 11. Active - duty service members and their families are al- ready granted free access to those sites under existing department rules. The new announcement broadens that benefit to more than 20 million more individuals in recognition of their service and sacrifice on behalf of the country. In a statement, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said the move gives all veterans “ free access to the iconic and treasured lands they fought to protect. ” The policy goes into effect starting on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Bernhardt and other federal officials made the an- nouncement during a ceremony at the Iowa Gold Star Museum, which focuses on the history of the state ’ s vet- erans and their families. “ Our veterans and Gold Star Families have made in- credible sacrifices to defend our freedoms and our homeland, ” Sen. Chuck Grassley, R - Iowa, said in a statement. “ Ensuring that they are able to enjoy all of the natural wonders of the country that they ’ ve served is one small way of saying thank you. ” The policy includes admittance to well - known sites like Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Mount Rush- more in South Dakota, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Interior officials did not provide cost estimates for the move, but said that the policy change will affect about 2,000 public locations across the country. Fees for the sites can range from a few dollars per person to nearly $100 for some weekly and annual passes. For free access to the sites, veterans will have to pre- sent a Department of Defense Identification Card, a Veteran Health Identification Card, a government - issued Veteran ID Card or a state - issued U.S. driver ’ s license or identification card confirming an individual ’ s status as a veteran. Gold Star family members can use similar Defense De- partment identification cards to verify their status. National parks officials already run promotions through- out the year to offer free admission to all visitors on cer- tain holidays, including Veterans Day. While most national parks sites have remained open or re - opened in recent months amid the ongoing corona- virus pandemic, some programs and facilities still have limited access. Parks officials encourage all visitors to check with local parks administrators before traveling to the sites to ensure safe visits. Bernhardt also announced Wednesday plans to waives entrance fees to national parks, wildlife refuges and oth- er public lands for all 5th grade students and their fami- lies from now until Aug. 31, 2021. The move was made because many families may not have been able to take advantage of the department ’ s Every Kid Outdoors An- nual 4th Grade Pass program because of pandemic pre- cautions earlier this year. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 8 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y The Servicemen ’ s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill) almost did- n ’ t happen. The battle came down to a deadlocked conference committee in June 1944 that was broken by one of history ’ s most dramatic efforts to get a bill signed into law. Former Illinois Gov. John Stelle, was appointed to lead the committee to distill all of The American Legion ’ s preferred benefits — including free college tuition, vocational training and $20 a week in unemployment pay for a maximum of 52 weeks — into a comprehensive bill containing 10 provisions. Past National Commander Harry W. Colmery of Kansas, in December of 1943, drafted the legislation by hand in a room of the Mayflower Hotel. Several modifications would be made before it reached Congress, but the Servicemen ’ s Readjustment Act of 1944 did not deviate from its 10 key provisions: college education, vocational training, readjustment pay, home and business loans, discharge review, adequate hospitalization, prompt settlement of disability claims, mustering - out pay, employment services and concentration of all these provisions under the Veterans Administration. On March 17, 1944, the measure unanimously passed in the Senate, but the House re- mained stalled until May 18. A conference committee was assembled to marry the Senate and House versions. The House conferees were deadlocked 3 - 3 with the tie - breaking vote, that of Rep. John Gibson, who was in rural Georgia recovering from an illness. The Legion got through to an operator in Atlanta who called Gibson ’ s home every five minutes until he answered at 11 p.m. The Legion, assisted by military and police escorts, then took Gibson on a 90 - mile high - speed trip through a rainstorm to the Jacksonville, Fla., airport where he was flown to Washington, arriving shortly after 6 a.m. He cast the vote to send the bill to the president ’ s desk and promised to make public the name of anyone who would vote against it, along with their reasons. The conference committee tie suddenly became unanimous in favor. On June 22, 1944, flanked by lawmakers and members of The American Legion special committee, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen ’ s Readjustment Act of 1944 into law. The GI Bill Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 9 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y The American Legion District 6 Citrus Heights Post 637 You Are Invited Memorial Day, Monday May 31, 2021 11:00 am Every year, Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights honors those that gave their lives in the defense of their county. We take time to salute the over 3.5 million men and women that have died in military service defending our country since 1775. This year the Memorial Day service is being planned to be held on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights at 11:00 am. We are planning on going forward with our Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery. Folding chairs will be provided for those that want to sit but there will be no mandatory seating arrangements. We would love to have you here but if you are concerned about your health and do not want to attend - we understand. On Thursday, May 27, we will be placing a cross and small American Flags on the 1,400 Veterans that are buried here at Sylvan Cemetery. These will remain from May 27 until June 1. If you would like to help, we would love to have you. We will start at 9:00 am. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 10 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 11 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL CELEBRATING IN APRIL LEROY CALDWELL MICHAEL CARON ALAN DAVIS J L DAVIS ROBERT DOLLAHITE DONALD FINLEY KENNETH HOPKINS JERRY HOSKINS WELDON JONES GENE KESLER GREGORY KUSTER BENJAMIN LEHR ROBERT LEWIS WESLEY LEWIS ROY MCALISTER CURTIS MCCLENDON RONALD MILLS JOHN OLSEN DELBERT ORR DAVID PAIGE TIMOTHY POTTER LEONARD RODE KERMIT SCHAYLTZ NICHOLAS SCHMECK CHARLES WOOLSON Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 12 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Dear Legionnaire, The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for Veterans of any nation in the world. As the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Congress established a new system of Vet- eran ’ s benefits, including programs for disability compensation, insurance for service personnel and veterans, and vocational rehabilitation for the disabled. By the 1920s, three different federal agencies administered the various benefits: The Veterans Bu- reau, the Bureau of Pensions of the Interior Department, and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. In 1921, the Legion ’ s efforts resulted in creation of the federal Veterans Bureau (which is now the Veterans Administration) as part of a legislative victory to consoli- date these three agencies. After persistent pressure from The American Legion, the Veterans Administration was created in 1930, solidifying the relationship between the Veteran ’ s organization, rep- resenting the stakeholders, and the federal agency whose responsibility is to ensure efficiency, quality, and timeliness of services for veterans. Over the decades, the VA ’ s role expanded beyond disability benefits and health care. It will take up many of the GI Bill ’ s provisions after June 1944, including education, home and business loans. In 1989, the Veterans Administration was elevated to Cabinet - level status as the De- partment of Veterans Affairs (VA) after supportive lobbying by The American Legion. The Legion fought hard for the change, arguing that veterans deserve representation at the highest levels of government. Today, the Legion continues to lobby for adequate funding to cover medical, disabil- ity, education and other benefits for veterans. These efforts are possible thanks to the commitment of our Legionnaires. As a member of The American Legion, you are helping to advocate for veterans and their families. Some of our legislative priorities include supporting the VA ’ s suicide prevention efforts, creating lifetime electronic health records, reclassifying cannabis for medical research, instituting gender - specific health care for women veterans, and funding programs to end veteran homelessness. American Legion – 100 years old and 2.5 million strong Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 13 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y How did April 1 become "April Fools' Day"? Were you born on April 1st? If so, has that date bothered you your entire life? Legends have it that April Fools' Day began in France in 1564. Prior to 1564, April 1st used to be celebrated as New Year's Day. Then France switched from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar, as called for by the Coun- cil of Trent in 1563. In the Julian Calendar, as in the Hindu calendar, the new year began with the spring equinox around April 1 and not January 1. Those who insisted on celebrating the "old" New Year's became known as April fools and it became common to play jokes on one another. Some also say that it has to do with Mother Nature fooling us. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 14 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Vet Death Preps Update 01 ► What DoD Will Provide Upon Death Burial in a VA national cemetery -- Every eligible veteran who is entitled to burial in a national cemetery as long as space is available and the following conditions are met: Veter- an was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Veteran was not subsequently convicted for offenses involving prohibited weapons of mass destruction, genocide and inter- national terrorism. With certain exceptions, service beginning after Sept. 7, 1980, as an en- listed person and service after Oct. 16, 1981, as an officer must have served for a mini - mum of 24 months or the full period for which the person was called to active duty. For a description of requirements refer to www.cem.va.gov Burial benefits in a VA national cemetery include the following: gravesite, headstone, marker or medallion, opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual care of the grave site. Many national cemeteries have columbaria or gravesites for cremated remains. Gravesites in national cemeteries cannot be reserved. Many national cemeteries are closed to new casket in- terments. Funeral directors or others making burial arrangements must apply at the time of death. Spouses and minor children of eligible veterans and of servicemembers may also be buried in a national cemetery. If a surviving spouse of an eligible veteran marries a nonveteran, and remarriage was terminated by death or divorce of the non - veteran, the spouse is subsequently eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Visit the National Cemetery Administration website at www.cem.va.gov for a listing of all national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries. Send questions on benefits eligibility to VA at public.inquiry@mail.va.gov. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 15 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Some April History April 2, 1513 - Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon sighted Florida and claimed it for the Spanish Crown after landing at the site of present day St. Augustine, now the oldest city in the continen- tal U.S. April 2, 1792 - Congress established the first U.S. Mint at Philadelphia. April 2, 1982 - The beginning of the Falkland Islands War as troops from Argentina invaded and occupied the British colony located near the tip of South America. The British retaliated and de- feated the Argentineans on June 15, 1982, after ten weeks of combat, with about 1,000 lives lost. April 3, 1860 - In the American West, the Pony Express service began as the first rider departed St. Joseph, Missouri. For $5 an ounce, letters were delivered 2,000 miles to California within ten days. The famed Pony Express riders each rode from 75 to 100 miles before handing the letters off to the next rider. A total of 190 way stations were located about 15 miles apart. The service lasted less than two years, ending upon the completion of the overland telegraph. April 6, 1917 - Following a vote by Congress approving a declaration of war, the U.S. en- tered World War I in Europe. April 12, 1861 - The American Civil War began as Confederate troops under the command of General Pierre Beauregard opened fire at 4:30 a.m. on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. April 12, 1945 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt died suddenly at Warm Springs, Georgia, after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been President since March 4, 1933, elected to four con- secutive terms and had guided America out of the Great Depression and through World War II. April 14, 1865 - President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded while watching a performance of Our American Cousin at Ford's Theater in Washington. He was taken to a nearby house and died the following morning at 7:22 a.m. April 18, 1775 - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes occurred as the two men rode out of Boston about 10 p.m. to warn patriots at Lexington and Concord of the approaching British. April 18, 1906 - The San Francisco Earthquake struck at 5:13 a.m., followed by a massive fire from overturned wood stoves and broken gas pipes. The fire raged uncontrollably for three days re- sulting in the destruction of over 10,000 acres of property and 4,000 lives lost. April 18, 1942 - The first air raid on mainland Japan during World War II occurred as General James Doolittle led a squadron of B - 25 bombers taking off from the carrier Hornet to bomb Tokyo and three other cities. Damage was minimal, but the raid boosted Allied morale following years of unchecked Japanese military advances. April 22, 1864 - "In God We Trust" was included on all newly minted U.S. coins by an Act of Con- gress. April 30, 1789 - George Washington became the first U.S. President as he was administered the oath of office on the balcony of Federal Hall at the corner of Wall and Broad Streets in New York City. Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 16 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Sacramento County Veterans Services Established in 1946 by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Veterans Services is respon- sible for providing benefit entitlement determinations, claim development, claim filing, advocacy, and case management services to the veterans population of Sacramento County. DHA Veterans Services can assist you with the following: Service - Connected Disability Compensation Benefits Non Service - Connected Disability Pension Benefits Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Benefits Death Pension Benefits Aid & Attendance Entitlement VA Medical Care Eligibility & Access Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits California College Fee Waiver Program VA Life Insurance State Veterans Homes Requests for Military Records Discharge Upgrade Information Burial Benefits Other Ancillary Benefits & Programs - The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Person: 2007 19th Street Sacramento CA 95818 Phone: 916 - 874 - 6811 or E - mail: DHA - VET@saccounty.net ( Information thanks to County Supervisor Sue Frost) Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 17 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y National home improvement retailer Lowe ’ s has expanded its everyday military dis- count program to include all honorably discharged veterans, as of May. The chain also has expanded the 10 percent discount to Lowe's online shopping, which will include free parcel shipping. It will provide for faster checkout and add the ability to use the discount at self - checkout in stores, said Lowe's spokeswoman Karen Cobb. But the procedure for getting the discount has changed: Active - duty service members, retirees and veterans must sign up online for the Lowe ’ s personal shopping card to qualify for the discount. This is not a credit card. Spouses and dependent children up to age 18 can also get the discount, although the online signup process doesn ’ t include an option for “ spouses ” or "children." "The discount is linked to a MyLowes account, which can be shared by a household, ” said Megan Lewis, a Lowe ’ s spokeswoman. “ Once the service member signs up for the dis- count program, it will be linked to a MyLowes card that can also be used by their spouse. ” Lowe ’ s has offered discounts to military members and veterans for more than a dec- ade. Previously, the 10 percent discount at Lowe ’ s was available every day to active - duty ser- vice members, retired military and other veterans receiving VA benefits who showed their identification. For other honorably discharged veterans, the discount was limited to three days – Memorial Day, July 4 and Veterans Day. “ The verification process is designed to be a simplified one - time signup, ” Lewis said. “ Military and veteran customers can simply present their MyLowes card at checkout rather than show military credentials each time. ” Lowe ’ s Expands Military Discount Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 18 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Fritz & Company “Your Platinum Kohler Dealer” 5730 B Roseville Road Sacramento, CA 95842 Ph 916 - 344 - 0288 www.fritzgopower.com Email: fritzco1st@gmail.com At Fritz & Company we believe quality KOHLER products, properly installed and applied in usage properly and maintained on a timely basis, will pay for themselves in peace of mind and reliable operation. Our Business is: About serving you. Your emergency power need IS our business. Our technicians are factory trained and certified. The technical aspects of generators and transfer switches are con- stantly evolving. It is important that we stay as current as possible with the new products that are unveiled several times each year! Who Are WE? Our co - owner, Bill Lane, also lead technician and sales manager, has been it the power generation industry for over 5 decades. A former Detroit Diesel Industrial Instructor and Field Service Engineer, Bill has been involved in the design stage, installation and maintenance phases of many of the emergency power systems that exist in Northern California, there are few systems that he is unknown to him. Owner and General Manager, Carol Lane heads up the parts and accounting departments, as well as being a factory certified technician. In August of 1994, we stepped into the world of being self - employed. Over the years we have developed a customer base of homeowners, radio and communication sites, businesses, ranches, special event centers, medical facilities, community service districts and county agencies across North - Eastern California, from Sacramento to the Sierra’s. We enjoy what we do, and most of that is helping educate people about the emergency generator systems that would be best suited to their needs. We provide onsite review of clients needs and work to stay within budgets. Veteran Owned Business in our area Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 19 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Page 1 Volume 10 Issue 4 - April 2021 Page 20 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Page 2