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Section Volume 14, Issue 10
VFW The Star Spangled Banner Anza’s Post #1873 Words and music that has inspired a nation for nearly two centuries
By Jodi Thomas Out of hardship has come a passion that still rings in the hearts of men and women, inspiring us every time we hear the words and sing the stanzas of the National Anthem, “The Star Spangle Banner”. “The Star Spangled Banner” is a familiar tune to most Americans. It is the opening song at many of America’s favorite events such as baseball games, car races, and parades to name a few. We sing it with patriotic pride and have for nearly the past two centuries. On July 27, 1889, Secretary of the Navy Benjamin F. Tracy signed General Order 374, making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official tune to be played at the raising of the flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson ordered that “The StarSpangled Banner” be played at military events and other appropriate occasions. The song was played two years later during the seventh-inning stretch of the 1918 World Series, and thereafter during each game of the series. It was not until World War II that it became a tradition to play the National Anthem before every
baseball game. So you may be surprised to learn that it was not until March 3, 1931 the song Americans had widely considered their National Anthem was actually officially adopted and sign into law. Why did it take so long to be officially recognized? Well the campaign to do so came about when the Cartoonist Robert Ripley brought up the subject in his 1929 syndicated Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Cartoon: The history of such is explained in a 2011 press release by Ripley’s Believe it or Not! “On November 3, 1929, in his first-ever syndicated Sunday Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Cartoon; Ripley wrote “America Has No National Anthem!” and pointed out that Congress had refused to recognize “The Star Spangled Banner.” When an angry public turned to Ripley for answers, he said, “Don’t write to me, write to your Congressmen” – and they did. Five million petitions were sent to Congress, with most people demanding answers and action. Even John Phillips Sousa published an opinion in favor of the idea. Congress got the message and
see FLAG, page A-6
and its auxiliaries By Tonie Ford
Courtesy photos
Snippets of the original flag were handed out as souvenirs. A 2-inch by 5-inch snippet of the flag - white and red, with a seam down the middle was sold at auction in Dallas, TX on November 30, 2011, for $38,837: the snippet was, presumably, cut from the famous flag as a souvenir in the mid19th century. The framed remnant came with a faded, hand-written note attesting it was a piece of the flag that floated over Fort McHenry at the time of the bombardment. The flag now hangs in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Anza Community Health Clinic opens its doors and heart A division of Borrego Health By Jodi Thomas Anza Community Health Clinic opened its doors to the community Saturday, Mar. 1, and there was a great turnout from members of the community, who were given the chance to meet the clinic’s new staff. The following staff members introduced themselves throughout the course of the Saturday’s event: Israel Ochoa, Care Coordinator Specialist; Lorraine Salas, Customer Service Rep; Kailee Parrott, MA; Barrie Abbott, PA; Isabel Torres, Manager; Paul Ogden, RN; and Nicole Hackett MA. Everyone was welcome at the Meet and Great and a number of services were offered to attendees. These included free health screenings, health care information and tours of the facility as well as good food and music.
see CLINIC, page A-5
Outgoing VFW Post 1873 Commander Lenton Garrison is wrapping up his final year as Post Commander. With nomination for new Post Officers coming this month and elections next month in April, and with the installation of new officers coming in June, Garrison has decided to step aside and give others a chance to shine in the service of their fellow VFW members. Other elected positions up for nominee are: Senior Vice Commander, Junior Vice Commander, Quartermaster, Chaplain, Judge Advocate, Surgeon, Trustees (3). Appointed Positions are: Adjutant, Service Officer, Officer of the Day, Guard and other such officers, chairmen, and committees as required. The following is a letter addressed to his fellow post members: It’s hard to believe that it is already March and another year of of-
see #1873, page A-5
Health
Sizzurp: What’s in that hideous ‘purple drank’? Debbie Ramsey Staff Writer It’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to find a thrill in drinking a concoction of prescriptionstrength cough syrup mixed with soda pop. However, this combination, known socially as “sizzurp” or “purple drank,” originally created in the 60s, has resurged in popularity due to its promotion by rap music artists. It is one of the trendy ways to get “high” used by the edgy, younger population.
see page B-5
Anza Red Poodlepassion to air on Animal Planets’ ‘Too Cute’ By Jodi Thomas
The new friendly face of the Anza Community Health Clinic; lt -rt;: Israel Ochoa Care Coordinator Specialist., Lorraine Salas Customer Service Rep, Kailee Parrott MA, Barrie Abbott PA, Isabel TorresManager, Paul Ogden RN, and Nicole Hackett MA. Jodi Thomas photo
VFW Post Commander Lenton Garrison wrapping up his final year By Jodi Thomas
The saying goes “April showers bring May flowers” probably won’t apply for me this year. My May flowers came in February. Unfortunately, the heavy rain we had last week knocked most of them over and now I wish I had picked them. My peach tree is in full bloom and the apricot tree has a few blossoms. We didn’t think the apricot tree would live since my son found termites in some limbs he trimmed. The tree is about 40 years old and I’m surprised it’s lived this long. We’ve had some great fruit over the years (what the squirrels and jays didn’t make off with). It barely produces any fruit now. I guess it’s tired and wants a rest. All members of the community are invited to come and enjoy our
fice is almost up. I guess you know when it was a good year when it’s all fair winds and following seas. As I mentioned in the last couple of newsletters, one of the many great things of this organization is that everyone’s opinion matters and everyone has the opportunity to hold a position to make a change for the better. March came up on us fast, and that is when we ask for nominations for new officers. Ever since I first took office, I have had many proud moments as Commander of Post 1873. Having the honor to march down Main Street with my fellow brethren as part of the color detail and having the privilege of speaking during the memorial services for several of my fallen comrades are just a couple of memories that I take with me and will never be forgotten. After all, it was the gathering and camaraderie which brought
see VFW, page A-2
When Anza resident Valerie Stanol got a call from an Animal Planet’s scout, she was more than surprised. It was probably Poodlepassion, her website, which caught the eye of the popular TV channel when they went looking for a miniature poodle family to appear on their TV show “Too Cute.” Animal Planet wanted to follow a family of the pooches from the time they are one week old to the time they are old enough to go to see POODLE, page A-7
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VFW Post Commander Lenton Garrison gives permission to proceed with the flag retirement ceremony Jodi Thomas photo