North Oakland VFW presents ‘Oxford Strong’ wood flag to Oxford Schools
North Oakland VFW
Post 334 members Vicki and Chuck Haskin presented an “Oxford Strong” wood flag crafted by their son, Charles Haskin, to Danielle Stublensky, Director of Communications for Oxford Community Schools, to honor all students.
The Oxford Strong wood flag was designed and built by their son, Charles Haskin, a 1994 graduate of Oxford High School, who now lives in Maryland. Charles donated this flag to honor all of the students at Oxford High School. The presentation was made on March 24.
Chuck Haskin said that Stublensky stated that the flag was very beautiful and that our son is very talented.
“He came home for a funeral last fall for his aunt and noticed all of the Oxford Strong signs posted in the windows of Oxford and Lake Orion businesses to show their support for the Oxford Schools,” said Chuck Haskin.
“On the way home he decided to try to design a flag for the Oxford Schools. This flag displays the Oxford Strong slogan along with the High School Wildcat mascot. It is 36” long, 20” wide and 1 ½” thick.”
Charles started an online business called The Hive Warehouse, www.facebook. com/TheHiveWarehouse in which he builds custom wood projects.
Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair is April 6 in Novi
The Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair is 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 6, at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. Ten Mile Road, in Novi. Representatives will be on site to serve all veterans, active duty, guard and reserves, and their families with resources including free nonperishable food boxes and the following:
• Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic will be scheduling free dental appointments.
• Detroit VA-administering first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccinations, and boosters.
• Oakland County
Health Department-COVID-19 vaccines based on CDC guidance.
• Dorsey College Cosmetology Program. Hairstylists will be on site giving free haircuts to veterans.
• Oakland County Veterans’ Services will provide information and claims assistance regarding veterans’ benefits and give away $50 Meijer gift cards. To be eligible, must be a veteran and Oakland County resident and must present a copy of DD214.
• Oakland Community Health Network to address any behavioral health issues and concerns, including behavioral health needs for children.
• Oakland County Parks and Recreation to give out free annual vehicle permits.
Admission is free. Registration is required at www.oakgov.com/veterans/ Pages/Veteran-ResourceFairs.aspx. For more information, email Tyrone Jordan at jordant@oakgov. com or call 248-285-8016.
• The Troy VFW Post 4037 Auxiliary to host Tigers Baseball Opening Day from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at 2375 E. Maple Road, Troy. Enjoy the game, tailgate food, 50/50 prizes and raffles. Donations appreciated. For more information, call 248-6897289 from 1 to 9 p.m. daily.
• Auburn Hills Sons of the American Legion Squadron 143 to host Bowling Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Classic Lanes, 2145 Avon Industrial Drive, Rochester Hills. This annual fundraiser helps support programs that enhance the quality of life for veterans, features pizza, and pop. The cost is $25/bowlers and $10/non-bowlers (food-only). Sponsorships available and donations accepted. The event includes door prizes and raffles. Register by calling Steve Bliven 248-852-4880.
• West Bloomfield Parks welcomes all West Bloomfield and area veterans to join them for a free continental breakfast from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 5, at 4640 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield Twp. A representative from Oakland County Veterans Services will provide information on resources for veterans. For more information and to register, call 248-451-1900.
• Miracle Quilts for Our Wounded Troops to host a meeting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Independence Village,
701 Market Street, Oxford and from 9:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at UAW Local 5960, 180 Silver Bell Road, Lake Orion. New volunteers are needed. Attendees are asked to bring a sewing machine, extension cord and basic sewing supplies and stay for an hour or spend the day, or take the kits home and return at a later date. Pre-cut kits available. For more information, call Carole 2483218669.
• Highland-White LakeMilford VFW Post 9914 to host a Country Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 9, at 3200 N. Duck Lake Road in Highland Twp. The post would like to increase its membership. For more information, call 248-887-9914. The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info. in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@ aol.com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.