Chautauqua County Community Source 11-4-22

Participants Recognized at MHA Recovery Luncheon

Jamestown, N.Y. – Because celebrating positive milestones increases long term recovery, the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) is delighted to have returned to monthly recovery luncheons that provide positive reinforce ment to those in addiction and mental health recovery.

Described as always willing to do whatever is asked of him, participant John Graham was recognized for volunteering at the MHA and St. Susan Center.

Kenneth Kendall II received a certificate for completing treat ment.

The recent open houses at both the Jamestown and Dunkirk MHA centers were re ported as successes. The James town event included the cele bration of a $500,000 INSPIRE grant from the Appalachian Re gional Commission to the MHA for workforce development and its social enterprise program.

The MHA is accepting appli cations for Toys for Tots until Thursday, December 8, 2022.

While Domestic Violence Month ended on October 31, the MHA is putting up a "Domestic Violence Tree" that will be yearround.

Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene provided meals from Basil & Bones to those who par ticipated in the luncheon.

The next recovery luncheon is Tuesday, November 15, 1 p.m., in Jamestown.

The Mental Health Associa tion in Chautauqua County is a peer recovery center offering support groups and individual coaching for people looking to improve their lives, deepen wellness, thrive in recovery, or support those on a recovery path. Peers use their personal stories to help people find recov ery in their own lives in their own way.

Anyone with questions or in need of services for themselves or a family member is welcome to call or stop in at the James town facility at Door 14 in the rear of the Gateway Center, 31 Water Street. Hours are Mon days, Wednesdays and Thurs days – 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tues days and Fridays – 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours for the MHA at Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle Street in Dunkirk are Wednes days – 12 to 3 p.m., Thursdays – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Fridays – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more about the Men tal Health Association, call (716) 661-9044 or visit MHAChau tauqua.org or facebook.com/ MHAChautauqua. A schedule with descriptions of all groups and classes is at MHAchautau qua.org/groups. To access the MHA’s most recent newsletter, go to MHAChautauqua.org/ newsletters.

Feeder School comes to SWNY

Cornell Cooperative Extension and PRO-DAIRY collaboration scheduled for Wednesday, November 9th from 10am – 3pm at Karr Dairy Farm in Hornell, NY

BY CAMILA LAGE, DAIRY MAN AGEMENT SPECIALIST WITH THE SWNY DAIRY, LIVESTOCK, AND FIELD CROPS PROGRAM

SOUTHWEST, NEW YORK (October 27, 2022) –

The feeder is one of the most critical people on the farm. They control the animals’ diets by providing consistent and high quality rations every day. Accurate animal feeding is key to farm profi tability as it accounts for up to 60% of the farm’s total ex penses! Farmers, employees, and feeders are invited to at tend “Feeder School” on No vember 9th in Hornell, NY to learn more about dairy cow nutrition, ingredient management, and gain va luable feeder manager skills.

Bring your family and employees to this hands-on, in-person program that will bring Cornell University and Industry experts to co ver topics such as: Importance of feed analysis and economics Dry Matter and Feeder Math-basics Feed Consisten cy-TMR audits

Trouble Shooting Mixer Wagons Bunker Manage ment, drone demonstration/ map out bunk, bunk silo ma nagement, packing Density & Preser

vation Safety

Everyone is welcome to participate, and this pro gram will focus on skills for managers or employees that work directly with farm feed management. We will offer English & Spanish stations so we can accommodate eve ryone in one training!

Pre-registration is avai lable by visiting https:// swnydlfc.cce.cornell.edu/ event_preregistration_new. php?id=1974 or reaching out to Camila Lage (607-4226788 – cd546@cornell.edu) to reserve your spot (pay ment at door available when pre-registering). The regis tration fee for this training is $50/per person (which covers all of the training materials and lunch). Scho larships are available for anyone who might need to attend for a reduced fee or for free by contacting Camila Lage.

If you have any questions about the training, accom modations, or other inqui ries, please email cd546@ cornell.edu or call 607-4226788.

SWNYDLFC is a partnership between Cor nell University and the CCE Associations of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Steuben counties.

Their team includes Katelyn Walley-Stoll, Farm Business Management (716-6400522); Camila Lage, Dairy Management (607-4226788); Amy Barkley, Lives tock Management (716-6400844), and Katelyn Miller, Field Crops and Forage Ma nagement (716-640-2047). CCE is an employer and edu cator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabi lities, and providing equal program and employment opportunities.

For more information about Cornell Cooperative Extension, contact your county’s Association Exec utive Director. Allegany County – Laura Hunsberger, lkh47@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644. Cattarau gus County – Dick Rivers, rer263@cornell.edu or 716-699-2377. Chautauqua County – Emily Reynolds, eck47@cornell.edu or 716664-9502. Erie County – Di ane Held, dbh24@cornell. edu or 716-652-5400. Steu ben County – Tess McKin ley, tsm223@cornell.edu, or 607-664-2301.

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At the October recovery luncheon at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA), John Graham (left) was recognized for volunteering at the MHA and St. Susan Center and Kenneth Kendall II for completing treatment.

Opera House Cinema Series to Present See How They Run

FREDONIA, N.Y.: -- The murder mystery spoof “See How They Run” kicks off Mystery Month in the Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Per forming Arts Center. The film stars Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan and will be screened Sat., Nov. 5, and Tues., Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m.

4-H SEWING MACHINE 101

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BY LISETTE CABRERA, 4-H PRO GRAM COORDINATOR WITH CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTEN SION CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY

JAMESTOWN, NEW YORK (October 26, 2022) -Cornell Cooperative Exten sion of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program is proud to offer many opportunities to our 4-H youth. The youth par ticipate in a range of projects throughout the year bring ing a wide variety of exhibits to the 4-H Evaluation Day, associated with the Chautau qua County Fair, and exhibit these in the 4-H Building during Fair week for all fair visitors to view.

One popular project is the sewing program. Sew ing provides a variety of correlations to physical and psychological development. From a very young age sew ing helps develop independ ence. Learning to sew can teach self-confidence and personal identity. Sewing is a skill that can teach mas tery through a continued

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increase in difficulty. Re cently, Chautauqua County 4-Her’s had the opportunity to take the first step in learn ing to sew. 4-H volunteers came together to introduce youth to the sewing machine and give guidance on how to operate the machine. Before the class was over, each par ticipant had made their own pillow. The participants are eagerly looking forward to participating in their next project of their sewing ca reer.

4-H is a community of youth that come together from diverse backgrounds to make their lives and com munities better. 4-H youth “learn by doing” through club-based learning with the assistance of adult volun teer mentors. Do you know any youth, ages 5 to 18, that would benefit from partici pating in 4-H? If so, please reach out to the Chautauqua County 4-H office at 716-6649502 ext. 214 or by email at lmc323@cornell.edu for ad ditional information!

In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt af ter a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard (Rockwell) and eager rookie Constable Stalker (Ronan) take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, in vestigating the mysteri ous homicide at their own peril.

Richard Roeper, in the Chicago Sun-Times calls the film “a smashingly good time.” Randy My ers, in the San Jose Mer cury News, calls it “a crafty mystery-within-a-mys tery brain twister.” Peter Travers, in ABC News, says “thanks to the inspired lu nacy of Rockwell and espe cially Ronan, it's a wicked

fun whodunit.” Chris Hewitt, in the Minneap olis Star Tribune, says “in a perfect world, ‘See How They Run’ – like ‘Mouse trap’ – would run forever.” Rated PG-13 for some vio lence, bloody images and a sexual reference, “See How They Run” runs one hour, 38 minutes.

Tickets are available at the door the night of each screening. A book of 10 movie passes is available at the door or online at www.fredopera.org. For more information, call the

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH TO MEET ON NOVEMBER 17

MAYVILLE, N.Y.: --The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold its meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, B-14, Basement Level Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St. in Mayville.

Comments received from the public will be accepted as communications, and not read during privilege of the floor. Public comments at the meetings during the

privilege of the floor must be made in person.

General information about the Board of Health and meeting agendas and minutes can be found here: https://chqgov.com/publichealth/board-health. Anyone seeking further information or wishing to attend this meeting should call the Public Health Director’s Office at 716-7534590.

Opera House Box Office at 716-679-1891. The Opera House Cinema Series is sponsored by Lake Shore Savings Bank. In addi tion, Opera House pro gramming is made possi ble by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

equipped with assistive listening headsets for the hearing-impaired. Sim ply request one from any usher or Opera House staff

member.

The 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center is a member-sup ported not-for-profit per forming arts center with a mission to “present the performing arts for the benefit of our community and region … providing access to artistic diversity

ble price.” It is located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit

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At the October recovery luncheon at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA), John Graham (left) was recognized for volunteering at the MHA and St. Susan Center and Kenneth Kendall II for completing treatment.

DMV and DEC Warn Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose on or Near Roadways

Deer and Moose are Most Active During Fall Months, Posing Increased Risk of Crashes

The New York State De partment of Motor Vehi cles (DMV) (leaves DEC website) and Department of Environmental Con servation (DEC) today re minded drivers that deer and moose become more active and are more likely to enter public roadways in the fall. During the months of October, No vember, and December, it is breeding season for deer and the animals are more visible. According to the University at Alba ny's Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, 41 percent of the crashes in 2021 between deer and vehicles occurred during this three-month span. Motorists should also be on alert for moose on roadways in the Adi rondacks and surround ing areas this time of year.

"New York's roadways are as beautiful as ever during the fall months, but it's also when deer and moose are more active so motorists must drive with extra caution to help avoid a collision," said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commis sioner and Chair of the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. "Watch for deer-crossing signs along roadways, as they indicate deer have been seen at that location and have collided

cross their paths."

Motorists should be aware animals are espe cially active at dawn and dusk when visibility may be reduced and commuter traffic may be heavy. DEC recommends motorists take these precautions to reduce the chance of hit ting a deer or moose:

Decrease speed when you approach deer near roadsides. Deer can "bolt" or change direction at the last minute;

If you see a deer go across the road, decrease speed and be careful. Deer often travel in groups, so expect other deer to follow;

Use emergency lights or a headlight signal to warn other drivers when deer are seen on or near the road;

Use caution on roadways marked with deer crossing signs; and

Use extreme caution when driving at dawn or dusk, when animal move ment is at its highest and visibility is reduced.

If encountering an ani mal on the roadway, brake firmly but do not swerve. Swerving can cause a col lision with another vehi cle, a tree, a pole, or other objects. If an animal is hit, DEC advises motor ists to stay away from the

at dusk or dawn, please re member traffic visibility could be reduced.

Call the police. Alert au thorities if the animal is blocking traffic and creat ing a threat for other driv ers. If the collision results in injury, death, or more than $1,000 in property damage, you must fill out an official crash report (leaves DEC website) and send it to DMV.

Don't assume your ve hicle is safe to drive. Look for leaking fluid, loose parts, tire damage, broken lights, a hood that won't latch and other safety haz ards. If your vehicle seems unsafe in any way, call for a tow truck.

Early fall is the breed ing season for moose in northern New York, and moose wander looking for mates, leading them to ar eas where they are not typ ically seen. While this im proves the opportunities for people to enjoy moose sightings, it also increases the danger of colliding with one on the roadway.

Moose are much larger and taller than deer. Their large body causes greater damage, and, when struck, their height of ten causes them to impact the windshield of a car or pickup truck, not just the front of the vehicle. Moose are especially difficult to see at night because of

In 2021, 41 Percent of Crashes Involving Vehicles and Deer Occurred in October, November, and December

Morrigan Waller took part in Bengals Dare to Care Day 2022

BUFFALO, NYMorrigan Waller of Fredonia, NY was one of more than 300 students who volunteered on Buffalo State's annual Bengals Dare to Care Day on October 1, 2022. Students volunteered at a variety of community organizations as part of Buffalo State's commitment to community engagement.

Buffalo State is a State University of New York

(SUNY) college located in Buffalo, New York. The college offers 79 undergraduate majors as well as many minors and certificate programs. Every year, thousands of students benefit from Buffalo State's community engagement, hands-on learning opportunities, and affordable SUNY tuition. Buffalo State also offers more than 60 graduate programs.

Vendors Sought for Christmas on Central Small Business Saturday Holiday Market

The City of Dunkirk Development/Festivals Departments are happy to announce our new Christmas on Central Small Business Saturday Vendor Market on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 2 to 7 p.m. in downtown Dunkirk. Please notice that we have decided not to use the D&F Plaza location this year in hopes to bring back a downtown Dunkirk holiday atmosphere which would include some inside and outside strolling with shopping and activities for the entire family.

We will provide heated, indoor spots for all vendors/activities (depending on demand) at the Stearns Building,

former P&G store and City Hall with additional spaces in the works if necessary. Outdoor spots are also available. All vendors will be notified of exact spot two weeks before event.

The day will include merchant/vendor shopping, free horse drawn wagon rides, complimentary hot cocoa & food available, visits by Santa & Mrs. Claus, children's holiday crafts, chainsaw wood carving demonstration, live music, and the annual tree lighting at City Hall wih carolers.

For more information contact Ryan Hall, 716366-9886 or at rhall@ cityofdunkirk.com.

RTPI Exhibition Opening Celebration November

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will hold a twohour opening celebration for Curious by Nature: Works by Charley and Edie Harper. This event will include comments on the exhibition by Dr. Natasha Ritsma, Director of the Schingoethe Center at Aurora University. Dr. Ritsma is an expert on this exhibition and has spoken about it many times.

Charley Harper is world famous for his signature style of ‘minimal realism,’ capturing the spirit of his subjects with elegantly spare visual elements. His work is nature-based, and over his career he created pieces for many environmental organizations, including the National Park Service, Everglades National Park, and the Cincinnati Zoo as well as a groundbreaking series of illustrations for Ford Times. Charley’s work has become part of the public consciousness, having been widely reproduced on merchandise ranging from umbrellas to stationery.

Edie Harper worked

in several mediums, including photography, sculpture, textiles, and jewelry. This exhibition includes examples of her prints, which also focus on natural subjects, particularly cats, as well as scenes from Biblical stories and childhood memories. Her work has been featured in several shows, including Minimal Realism at the Cincinnati Art Museum and Graphic Content at Cincinnati’s Contemporary Arts Center.

This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to view both of the Harpers’ works together, providing a truly immersive, curiosity provoking experience. Featuring over 80 prints as well as original paintings, this exhibition provides a comprehensive look into the quirky, whimsical world of artists Charley and Edie Harper.

Registration and tickets are required, and tickets are free for current museum members. Regular admission prices apply for non-members.

Audubon Mourns Loss of Liberty the Bald Eagle

Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) Executive Director Leigh Rovegno had the heart-wrenching task of announcing that after 20 years of inspiring children and adults of all ages, Liberty, Audubon’s non-releasable Bald Eagle, passed away on October 25, 2022.

“Liberty’s presence touched thousands of children, families, and adults over her two decades at the Nature Center,” Rovegno said. “She brought a sense of wonder and awe to all those who came to admire her. She will be dearly missed by all.”

Liberty’s health had been waning recently and took a turn for the worse in the past few days. Prior to a veterinary appointment, she was discovered early on the morning of October 25 by her longtime primary caretaker Thom Armella.

Liberty came to Audubon from Washington State, where a local woman found her with an injured wing. The Bald Eagle spent a year in rehabilitation at the Sarvey Wildlife Care Center, but they determined that the damage to her wing would forever compromise her flight ability and deemed her to be non-releasable. She was matched with ACNC and transported to Jamestown in 2002. At that time, Liberty was at least five years old – or possibly

older, as she had her full head of white feathers – so she was at least 25 years old when she passed. In the wild, Bald Eagles live for 20 – 30 years, though they can live longer in captivity.

Since Liberty’s arrival, Armella has spent more than 7,000 volunteer hours feeding and caring for her. Over the years many others have also volunteered their time to assist Armella with her care.

Rovegno said, “Liberty will be missed terribly. She was a local legend and an inspiration to us all. When she came to Audubon’s care, Bald Eagles were on the endangered species list. Since then, their numbers have made an incredible recovery, thanks to the tireless efforts of people who stood up for birds to ensure their protection. Those efforts continue as many other bird species face serious environmental challenges, such as habitat loss and climate change.

“Liberty’s presence was a defining part of Audubon Community Nature Center. It will take some time for all of us to grieve her loss. We owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Bill Seleen, Liberty’s original veterinarian, who has spent the last week providing advice and guidance.” To make a donation in memory of Liberty, go to: AudubonCNC.org/donate. Rovegno concluded, “Thank you for loving Liberty, and for supporting Audubon.”

Delicious soup perfect for the season

Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can make entertaining festive and even more flavorful.

Pumpkins and winter squashes are popular in fall, and their versatility undoubtedly contributes to that popularity. However, when chilly days require something to warm you up from the inside out, nothing can beat a soothing soup. And soup recipes can be altered to easily feed a crowd.

Cooks can step out of their chicken soup comfort zones and try this recipe for “Roasted Pumpkin Soup With Pumpkin Crisps” from “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” (Metro Books) by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippeli.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup With Pumpkin Crisps Serves 6 to 8

3 to 3 1⁄2 pounds pumpkin 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1 3-inch piece of fresh ginger root, grated 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric Pinch of cayenne pepper 4 cups vegetable stock Salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Fresh cilantro leaves, to garnish

For the pumpkin crisps Wedge of fresh pumpkin, seeded 1⁄2 cup olive oil

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Prick the pumpkin around the top several times with a fork. Brush the pumpkin with plenty of the oil and bake for 45 minutes or until tender. Leave until cool enough to handle.

2. Take care when cutting the pumpkin, as there may still be a lot of hot steam inside. When cool enough to handle, scoop out and discard the seeds. Scoop out and chop the flesh.

3. Heat about 4 tablespoons of the remaining oil (you may not have to use all of it) in a large pan and add the onions, garlic and ginger, then cook gently for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the coriander, turmeric, and cayenne, and cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in the pumpkin flesh and stock. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes until tender.

4. Cool the soup slightly, then puree it in a food processor or blender until smooth. Return the soup to the rinsed out pan and season well.

5. Meanwhile, prepare the pumpkin crisps. Using a swivel-blade potato peeler, pare long thin strips off the wedge of pumpkin. Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the strips in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels.

6. Reheat the soup and ladle it into bowls. Top with the pumpkin crisps and garnish each portion with sesame seeds and cilantro leaves.

Honoring the veterans in our county and around the country

How to show your support for veterans

Supporting veterans is a worthy endeavor at any time of year, though such efforts tend to be more prominent in November. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 in honor of the millions of individuals across the United States who are military veterans. The day coincides with hol idays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other countries and also honor military vet erans.

There’s no denying that veterans need the support of the people whose freedoms they pro tect. According to a 2021 study from researchers at Brown University’s Wat son Institute for Interna tional and Public Affairs, the percentage of veterans with disabilities is sig nificantly higher among post-9/11 veterans (40 per cent) than it was with vet

erans from previous eras (25 percent for Gulf War I veterans and 13 percent for veterans of previous wars). Veterans can ben efit from support legis lated by elected officials in Washington, D.C., but there’s also many things ordinary citizens can do to show how much they appreciate the sac rifices veterans and their families have made and will make in the years to come.

• Visit wounded veter ans. The United States Census Bureau reports that more than one-third of the nearly 3.8 mil lion men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces since September 2001 have a service-connected dis ability. Many of these individuals are fighting to overcome physical in juries sustained while on active duty. Individuals who want to show their

support for veterans can contact their local VA fa cility to arrange a visit to wounded veterans. Such visits can lift veterans’ spirits and reassure them that their sacrifices are both acknowledged and appreciated.

• Support legislation that supports veterans. Though it might seem like a no-brainer, legisla tion to support veterans often faces an uphill bat tle to get passed. By sup porting legislation that ensures veterans get the support they need, indi viduals can send a mes sage to veterans that they haven’t been forgotten and that the very democratic principles they fought to protect are alive and well. Citizens can write letters to their elected officials, urging them to support veteran-friendly legisla tion, and raise awareness of bills and laws through social media.

Interesting facts about Veterans Day

Each November, indi viduals across the United States gather to remember and honor the brave men and women who devoted their lives to maintaining the freedoms U.S. residents continue to enjoy. Veterans Day is celebrated on No vember 11 and pays tribute to all American veterans — including the living and deceased — but especially thanks the living veter ans who served honorably during war or peacetime, according to History.com.

Veterans Day originally was known as Armistice Day, which was established to commemorate the end of World War I. In 1954, Presi dent Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday to Veterans Day in an effort to recog nize all veterans.

That name change is just one of many interesting facts about Veterans Day.

• November 11, 1918, was largely considered the end of the “war to end all wars,” even though the Treaty of Versailles, which offi cially ended World War I, was signed roughly seven months later on June 28, 1919.

• While Veterans Day is an American holiday, Can ada, Great Britain, Austra lia, and France also honor the veterans of World War I and World War II on or near November 11th.

year on the second Sunday of November.

• Data from the Depart ment of Veterans Affairs says there are around 19 million U.S. veterans as of 2021.

• Arlington National Cemetery outside of Wash ington, D.C., holds an an nual memorial service on both Memorial Day and Veterans Day. That ceme tery is home to the graves of more than 400,000 people, most of whom served in the military.

• Gulf War-era veterans now account for the largest percentage of all U.S. veter ans, surpassing the number of Vietnam War-era veter ans by almost two million, according to the VA.

• Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died in battle or from wounds suffered in battle. However, Veterans Day honors all of the people who served their country, including both living and deceased veter ans.

• The United States Bu reau of Labor Statistics in dicates women make up approximately 10 percent of the veteran population. By 2025, that number is expected to climb to 12 per cent.

• In 2016, President Barack Obama signed the Veterans Day Moment of Si lence Act. At 3:11 p.m. (At lantic Standard Time) on Veterans Day, a moment of silence is observed and con tinues for 120 seconds.

• Help raise awareness about homeless veter ans. Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates that approx imately 40,000 veter ans are homeless on any given night. But that fig ure doesn’t tell the whole story, as the National Co alition for Homeless Vet erans notes that, over the course of a year, roughly twice that many veterans experience homelessness.

The NCHV believes that programs to assist home less veterans should focus on helping them reach a point where they can ob tain and sustain gainful employment. In addition, the NCHV feels that the most effective programs are community-based, nonprofit, “veterans help

sure no veteran sleeps on the street.

Veterans Day is a time to show veterans that their service and sacrifices are not taken for granted. Visiting wounded veter ans and supporting ef forts to ensure veterans get what they need to live full, healthy and happy lives is a great way to send the message that veterans

• The last living Ameri can WWI veteran died in 2011. His name was Frank