8 The Julian News
January 29, 2014
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continued from page 2 Julian who are currently using Pro-Flame Propane to buy their propane from. I received a bill for over $800 recently. My bills have never been over $600. The price was shown as $4.87 per gallon. So, I called the other local company, Kamps Propane and asked them the current price. They said it is $3.79 per gallon. I told them I got a bill for a much higher rate. They said they have gotten calls from people who had bills over $5 a gallon! Anyway, it is easy to switch companies. You call them and fill out a new Consumer Agreement and get a tank from the new company. I then called Pro-Flame, who are now owned by AmeriGas. They said that they sent out bills to some of their 11,000 customers
with the wrong price per gallon due to a new computer system. They said my price should have been $3.99 a gallon and they gave me a credit. When I asked why they have not told their customers that there had been an error and just waited for us to call them, they said they could not figure out which of their customers had an incorrect bill. So, in other words, if you do not call them and just pay your bill, you are being ripped off. An effort should have been made to figure out who was billed incorrectly. It is interesting that the billing errors were in their favor. What about sending out a letter to check your bill? This does not seem like the right way to run a company for consumers. Arlene Smith Apples and Art Orchards Julian, CA
George L. Fox was Methodist Minister, born March 15, 1900 in Lewiston, PA. He joined the Army at 17 after leaving school and lying about his age. He served in the ambulance corps during WWI. He was awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart and the Croix de Guerre. During WWII he volunteered to serve as an Army Chaplain. Rabbi Alexander D. Goode was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 10, 1911. He applied to be a Navy Chaplain in January 1941 but was rejected. He reapplied to the Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor and received his appointment to become an Army Chaplain on July 21, 1942. Reverend Clark V. Poling of the Reformed Church was born on August 7, 1910 in Columbus, Ohio. He enlisted during WWII applying for service as an Army Chaplain. His father served as a Chaplain during the First World War and warned him of the risks. Nevertheless he felt duty bound to face the dangers that others would face. Father John P. Washington a Catholic Priest was born on July 18, 1908 in Newark, NJ. After serving at St. Genevieve’s in Elizabeth, NJ, and then at St. Venantius he was assigned to St. Stephen’s in Kearny, NJ when the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941. He volunteered to be an Army Chaplain These four men of God fates were joined after receiving their appointments as Army Chaplains. They all attended and completed Army Chaplain’s school at Harvard. They all sailed together on the USAT Dorchester that set sail for Europe via Greenland on January 23, 1943. The Dorchester, renamed after conversion to a U.S. Army transport ship was originally built as a cruise ship operating on the east coast. The ship was three hundred and sixty eight feet and was designed to carry 314 passengers and 90 crewmen. The vessel was refitted with guns, additional lifeboats and rafts. Large windows were removed and replaced with steel plating and accommodations were changed to carry over 900 men. Since the beginning of the war, German U-Boats were the scourge of military and merchant shipping. Allied shipping, be it military or merchant were shown no mercy by the “wolves of the sea.” All ships sailed on high alert during these times and men were ordered to wear their life jackets at all times. Because of heat or discomfort or simply bravado, many men, particularly on the lower decks didn’t wear their life jackets while sleeping. On the voyage to Greenland the Dorchester was on particularly high alert because of sonar information passed on by an escorting Coast Guard Cutter. In the frigid morning hour of 12:55 a.m. on February 3, the German submarine U-233 torpedoed the Dorchester off Newfoundland. The hit was to the boiler room. Without the boiler the whistles to abandon ship did not work. The Dorchester was powerless and went dark as all electrical systems failed. Rockets and flares to signal distress were not fired. The ship was listing badly and would ultimately sink in less than twenty minutes in heavy seas in the North Atlantic. Panic ensued. Men, who were not killed in the initial blast or trapped below, rushed for the decks, overloaded the lifeboats and many fell into the near freezing water. Above the fray, four men tried to organize an evacuation and
calm the men. They helped wounded men and passed out life jackets until there were none to give except the four they were wearing, which they removed and gave to others. Over 900 men were aboard the Dorchester, only 230 survived. Even men with life jackets that escaped the ship without wounds succumbed to hypothermia. The next day, rescue ships pulled hundreds of the dead from the sea, bobbing in their life jackets. Witnesses reported that the Chaplains were last seen on the bow of the ship before it went down, with their arms clasped around each other praying for the safety of their men. Fox, Goode, Poling and Washington were all First Lieutenants. They were posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart. All but Father Washington were married and left children behind. These brave men of God performed their selfless acts above and beyond the call of duty in the finest tradition of American Chaplains. On Feb. 3, 1951, President Truman dedicated a chapel in the chaplains’ honor. The chapel was moved to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 2001 and named the Chapel of the Four Chaplains. The U.S. Post Office Department issued a commemorative stamp in 1948 that reads, These IMMORTAL CHAPLAINS… Interfaith in Action. In 1960, Congress issued a special Medal of Valor, never to be repeated, that was presented to the Chaplains’ next of kin. On February 3, 1988 by a unanimous act of Congress, “Four Chaplains Day” was established. In 2006, The American Legion’s National Executive Committee passed a resolution that supports awarding the Medal of Honor to Fox, Goode, Poling and Washington. Minister Fox had served as the American Legion State Chaplain and Historian in Vermont. In Julian, the American Legion will recognize Four Chaplains Day and will honor these men in a ceremony by lowering our Flag to half-mast in their honor. The ceremony will take place at 8 A.M. on Monday, February 3rd. Fox, Goode, Poling and Washington gave their lives in a time of war so that others would live. They went to their God willingly in a selfless act that is worthy of the Congressional Medal of Honor and certainly worthy of our recognition. Everyone is invited to the ceremony and the American Legion hopes you will take the time to honor these great men and keep their memory alive. Our small Post is encouraging others to follow our lead, never forget and continue to honor and keep the Four Chaplains in our collective thoughts.
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Harvey is a neutered 1.5 year old Hound/Pit Bull Mix who weighs 50lbs. He is gentle, mellow and very well behaved. Harvey loves going on walks with the volunteers and will stroll politely beside his human without pulling. This friendly guy loves everyone he meets and enjoys being petted. He arrived at the shelter with "fly strikes" on his ears indicating he ahd been left out side without shelter. Give this amazing guy a second chance by asking for ID#1566268 Tag#C114. Harvey can be adopted for $69.
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More events coming to the Legion this week. The Sons will be having their monthly breakfast this Sunday to benefit the Julian High senior class in their fund raising efforts. This is the perfect way to pork up before the Super Bowl with something delicious and healthy and helps our local kids as well. All you can eat scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, corned beef hash, tater tots, biscuits and gravy, OJ, coffee and all the sides are included. The women of the American Legion Auxiliary will don helmets and boots and be out on the corner of Main and Washington St. on Saturday, Feb. 1st between 10 A.M. and 3 P.M. to raise funds in their version of a boot drive. Our Auxiliary supports our Veterans in hospitals and rehab centers. They are sponsors of the American essay contest and Girls State here in Julian and other things that are great benefits to our community. If you’ve got a few bucks, or a lot of bucks to drop in the boot it will go to a great cause. There is no truth to the rumor that they will be out there in their bikinis. *** A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice. — Bill Cosby
Pywacket is a neutered 9 years young black feline who weighs almost 16lbs. This mellow guy found himself at the shelter when his owner passed away. Adjusting to the new circumstances, Pywacket can be cautious at first but warms up for pettings, butt scratches, and will occasionally snuggle up in your lap. He would do well in a quiet, adult home who can appreciate him for his calming presence. Meet Pywacket by asking for ID#A1005505 Tag#C854. He can be adopted for the Senior Fee of just $35. All adoption fees include vaccinations, spaying/neutering (upon adoption), a microchip and free Vet visit. Dog fees also include a 1 year license. Harvey and Pywacket are at our Central County Shelter, 5480 Gaines Street, San Diego . The Shelter hours are 9:30AM to 5:30PM, Tuesday through Saturday or visit www.sddac.com for more information. *** A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths. — Steven Wright ***