The American Legion Youth Baseball season starts shortly. We have one Senior team this year, they also happen to be the returning team that won the Department Championship last year. Go Post 280.
Post 280 will also be sponsoring two Junior teams this year.
The season begins in June so check back and visit the Legion Baseball page.
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Well, our own Ryan McDonald didn't win the National Oratorical Contest that was held March 16-18, but his mother, who travelled with him, stated "He gave the best presentation of all that he has given". So Ryan McDonald - Well done from all of us at Post 280, you made us proud.
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Post 280 has established an American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Program. We have one four person team. The shooter will learn basic to advanced marksmanship and will compete in local to national competitions through-out the year. All competition is under the auspices of the National Rifle Association. Call William (Joey) Pocan 757-375-2331 for more information.
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If you are interrested in sponsoring a shooter, your name/company logo will be advertised on the uniforms. Some of the items needed for the sport are: .177 cal air rifles, safety glasses, ear protedtion, .177 pellets pellet traps, shooting mats, kneeling rolls, and shooting gloves. The air rifle must have a hooded front sight, a rear sight with micrometer adjuster, and a web sling. The rifle cannot be a "break barrel" style of rifle.
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The Texas Hold-Em Tournaments have been a success and a lot of fun. The next Texas Hold-Em Tournament will be held May 18th starting at 7:00 P.M.
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* * * * Definition of a Veteran****
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
-- Author Unknown
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One Nation Under God
Once at the link, move your cursor around for more information.
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*** NOTE *** Special Extra Earnings for Military Service *** NOTE ***
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* * * * Do you know how to treat yourself for a heart attack? Check this out: Heart Attack Self-Help
* * * * What are the symptoms of a stroke?
1. Sudden severe or unusual headache. 2. Sudden dizziness or loss of balance. 3. Sudden onset of nausea. 4. Sudden blurry, dimming, double vision or no vision. 5. Difficulty swallowing, talking or comprehending others. 6. Confusion. 7. Seizures. 8. Weakness or numbness on one side of the body - including the face.
What to look for
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Step 1
Look for numbness on a part of the body that doesn't go away after 10 minutes or so. Numbness accompanied with serious weakness of that body part is an even clearer sign.
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Step 2
Ask simple questions and listen for a reasonable answer. A person who has suffered a stroke may be unable to coordinate simple sentences or suddenly forget vital information such as his name or age.
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Step 3
Ask the person to stand still or take a few steps. Loss of balance or the inability to walk properly may also be sign of a stroke.
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Step 4
Ask the person to raise both arms. A stroke victim is often too weak or lacks the coordination to perform this task
What is a mini-stroke? It is a transient ischemic attack (TIA), it is an episode in which a person has stroke -like symptoms for less than 24 hours, usually less than 1-2 hours.
If you get any of these symptoms - the first hour is critical. Get to a hospital fast.
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* * * * Have you heard of the word/phrase "Curahee"? This is worth viewing - Curahee
Trace Adkins and the West Point Cadet Glee Club.
It's not about the War, its about the Warrior.
She paints portraits of those American servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice. She will paint, for the immediate family, an original oil on canvas portrait (free of charge) of your fallen loved one.
The links below, Project compassion #1 and #2, explain this better than me.
Think of what the world would be like "if" more people were like her.
Please donate to this worthy project if you can.
Post 280 has made a contribution, we hope you will too.
Video by Singer and Song writer, Sandy Fraizer Riggers
an Idaho Native. Thank you Sandy for all you do!
Club 280 operating hours are subject to change, but as of now are:
Open - Sunday to Saturday. Monday - Friday 5:00 - 9:00 P.M., Friday hours beyond 9P.M. will be at the discretion of the duty bar manager. Saturday hours are 2 till 7 P.M. Sunday hours are 1P.M till 5P.M.
Club 280 phone number: 757-547-2120, call to see if they are open.
Hall Rental Phone Number: 757-609-3439. Rates are cheap (Post 280 member rates even cheaper but you must have been a Legionnaire with Post 280 for at least 6 months), a full kitchen is available. NOTE: Sub-leasing of the Hall is not allowed - period. Hall Rental link
Who was Anton Cichy?
He was a hero. Here is his story.
Would you like to advertise your business with Post 280. We averaged 5085 hits per month for the months of February to December 2011. Thats a lot of advertisement for your business.
Rates are CHEAP.
American Legion Great Bridge Post 280, Inc. 
