ARCHIVES 2022
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Chapter 1071 Honors Burial in VVA Veteran Magazine
The VVA Veteran magazine has our Chapter’s last Honors Burial on April 14, 2022. It is featured in the Membership Notes on page 23 of the November/December 2022 issue.
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Wreaths across America Dec 17, 2022
VVA 1071 members participated in the wreath laying ceremony at
Crown Hill Cemetery on Dec 17, 2022.
Crown Hill Cemetery on Dec 17, 2022.
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Army vs Navy Game
Army 20, Navy 17 (2ot) - December 10, 2022
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Ponderosa High School visit on 12/8/22
On December 8th members of VVA Chapter 1071 shared their experiences with the students of Ponderosa High School. AVVA member and school counselor Christy Kidd said, “Such a memorable experience for our students, staff, and recruiters. So many compliments about the presentation, and the character of the men sharing their stories.”
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Quilts of Valor
Trini Rael was presented his Quilt of Valor at the Members Meeting on Nov 19th 2022. Ray Holtz was presented the Quilt of Valor from Stan Paprocki on the same day.
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Veterans Day Poppy Fundraiser 2022
Veterans Day Poppy Donation Fundraiser was a great success at the Green Mountain, Thornton, Arvada, Ken Caryl King Soopers and new store Safeway in Idaho Springs.
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Veterans Day at Ben Franklin Academy 2022
Stan Paprocki and Steve Newton attended the Veterans Day events at Ben Franklin Academy
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2022 Veterans Day BOD Breakfast
Once again, Arvada based Lantern Home Group Realtor’s owners, Christopher and Diane Howard along with staff/friends, Linda Arcos, Elizabeth Conable & Meredith Beasdell honored VVA Chapter 1071 Directors with a free catered breakfast at our November board meeting. It was a wonderful delicious breakfast, with enough food to feed an army. The board greatly appreciates LHGR owners and these great ladies for their wonderful breakfast and for supporting veterans.
Happy Veterans Day.
Marty Chavez
VVA Chapter 1071 Secretary
Happy Veterans Day.
Marty Chavez
VVA Chapter 1071 Secretary
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See Steve Newton‘s Woodworking Craftsmanship
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Honor Flight of Steve Newton
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Steve Newton visits the WWII Memorial while on his Honor Flight trip in October 2022
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Honor Flight of Jose Gonzales and Joe Dural
Jose Gonzales and Joe Dural on their Honor Flight trip in 2022
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West Metro Veterans Fair 10/20/22
We had a great turnout for our 9th West Metro Veterans Fair. It was estimated that there were around 200 Veterans that participated in the fair. Flu and Covid shots were given out to anyone that wanted one. Our guest speaker was our own John Thompson who spoke about Veteran suicide. The BBQ on the patio was a big hit as always.
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Green Mt Military Appreciation Football Game 10/6/22
Chapter members attended the Green Mt Military Appreciation Football Game. Green Mtn. pulled the victory out in a double overtime against Evergreen 24 to 23. Cliff Fejfer was asked to do the coin flip with the team Captains at the start of the game. Also Green Mt remains undefeated.
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VVA Chapter BBQ Sept 10, 2022
VVA BBQ was held at the Elks Lodge Sept 10, 2022. VVA member Chef Brian Topkoff and his crew of Michelle and Chris did an amazing job of preparing the great meal and serving us.
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The Wall That Heals in Mead CO Aug 16-21
The Wall That Heals was in Mead CO Aug 16-21. Members from our chapter Steve Newton and Jose Gonzales rang our chapters Honor Bell and John Thompson was one of the guest speakers.
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Green Mountain H. S. Flag Pole Plaque was placed May 23, 2022
On May 23, 2022 the Flag Pole Plaque was put in place for Green Mountain H. S. The Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony took place on Nov 11, 2020.
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World War II Veteran Ray Chambers 100 years old
Eight Members of our Chapter attended the birthday party of World War II Veteran Ray Chambers on 6/18/22. He flew gliders and C 47s. He was born and raised in Colorado.
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Memorial Day Poppy Fundraiser 2022
Memorial Day Poppy Donation Fundraiser was a great success at the Green Mountain, Thornton, Arvada, and Ken Caryl King Soopers stores.
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Lakewood High School Visit May 11-12, 2022
On May 11th and 12th Our members Otto Smolik, David Steiner, Steve Newton, Don Stanton, Ernest Covington, Bill Robbin, Marty Chavez and Cliff Fejfar spoke to about 450 students at Lakewood H.S. Our teacher of contact was Anna Fryer and she took very good care of us. She provided a lite breakfast and lunch each day. They were glad to have us there and asked some very good questions.
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Dakota Ridge High School Visit April 19-20, 2022
On April 19-20, 2022 our members L to R Rick Clagett, Steve Newton, Otto Smolik, Jim Higgins, Frank Riddle, and Doug Nunes, talked to the students of Dakota Ridge High School about their experiences in Vietnam.
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Faith Christian High School Visit April 18, 2022
On April 18, 2022 our members Phil Waters, Jim Topkoff, Terry Ritenour and Bill Robbins talked to the students of Faith Christian High School about their experiences in Vietnam.
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Mountain Range High School Visit April 7, 2022
On April 7, 2022 at Mountain Range H.S. members Otto Smolik, Cliff Fejfar and Phil Waters talked to the students about their experiences in Vietnam.
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Arvada West High School Visit April 5-6, 2022
On April 5 - 6, 2022 at Arvada West H.S. members Stan Paprocki, Bill Robbins, Otto Smolik, Cliff Fejfar and Phil Waters were greeted with open arms and spoke to over 400 students in two days.
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Red Rocks Elementary School Visit April 5, 2022
On April 5th Suzanne Sigona and Jim Topkoff did a presentation to about 30 5th graders who will be traveling to Washington DC in May to visit the Vietnam wall as well as other monuments. The children were very attentive and quite well versed in their knowledge about Vietnam, including TWTH.
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Green Mountain High School Visit March 30-31, 2022
Green Mtn. HS teachers on left is Clint Boston on the right is Dave Blyzes. On March 30-31, 2022 our members L to R Otto Smolik, Cliff Fejfar, Doug Nunes, Jim Higgins and Bill Robbins, talked to the students of Green Mountain High School about their experiences in Vietnam.
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Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient,
Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, dies at 98
Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, dies at 98
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James Bates Funeral Ft Logan Jan 12, 2022
Ten members of 1071 attended a funeral at Ft Logan for Air Force Vietnam Veteran James Bates on January 12, 2022