Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,

And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

And ye are witnesses of these things. Lu 24:44-48

Mark your calendars. Regular scheduled membership meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM. Officers meet before the general membership meeting at 7:00 PM. Mark your calendars for the following dates (subject to change):

The summer schedule has not yet been set; I will keep you updated. The Commander and officers of Post 731 invite you to attend and participate in the general membership meetings.

Special Notice: My apologies to all of you who were not aware of the general invitation to all members to the April 15^th meeting. I just couldn�t get this edition out in time.

The Post will sponsor a Haverford Township Hilltop Babe Ruth League team. Further information on the schedule will be made available if you want to cheer on our team.

The Commander's Breakfast at the Post, initiated and hosted by Fred Steigerwalt, has become an event where CWV families can enjoy an excellent meal with their friends at a nominal cost. Thank you, Fred, for your Blue Ribbon Breakfast.

The next Corporate Sunday is May 13^th.

We will be selling poppies at the following churches:

Annunciation Sunday May 10^th

Sacred Heart Saturday - Sunday, May 16-17^th

St. Pius X Saturday - Sunday, May 9-10^th

St. Dennis Sunday May 17^th

A volunteer sign-up sheet will be available at the Post.

COCKTAIL PARTY: Much was accomplished at our April 1^st meeting. Thank you one and all who have been working so hard to make the Cocktail Party a huge success, especially Betty Roe who has done a splendid job in arranging the entertainment. Also, thanks to Dolores and Eileen for helping with the Basket of Cheer, Betty Hall for managing the kitchen plans, and to all of our performers and helpers.

SPRING CITY: The Spring City Trip is developing nicely. Remember the date: Tuesday April 21^st, 1:00 PM at the Post. We�ll drive up together.

NIGHT OUT: Eileen Steigerwalt presented plans for a November outing to Media Theater for "42^ND STREET." There will be much to follow in future editions of the Short Sheet.

OUR NEW CHAPLAIN: John Suplee has graciously accepted to be our Chaplain. Thank you, John! We are all very delighted with your new position in our group.

Pat Brown reported that a Spiritual Bouquet was on its way to the Holy Father. Ladies, please don�t forget those "acts of mortification"!

I received notification on April 3^rd that our Auxiliary was at 100% membership.

Mildred Lestor has made arrangements with Charlottes for our June 3^rd dinner. Cocktails will be at 6:00, and dinner at 7:00. Prices and meal selection will be discussed at the May meeting.

Linda McGill and Emily Schexnayder will host the Annual shuffleboard buffet dinner on May 1^st at 7:00 PM in the downstairs lounge. Each shuffle-couple and individual player will be asked to bring a covered dish. Linda and Emily will be calling all the players to check what dishes everyone is bringing.

Vince Hanna regrets that he must step down as the coordination of the casino trips. Anyone interested in taking over is encouraged to contact the Post. Vince is willing to assist during the transition period.

There is a missing glass-framed case, approximately 24" x 30", which contains the names of Medal of Honor winners and a drawing of the medal. This case was handcrafted and loaned to us by one of our fellow members, and he wishes to have it returned. If you have any knowledge of the missing case, please contact the Post.

The recent tragedy in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is but a single event in a series of tragedies in which we have lost children to violence at schools. A new era of safety measures such as metal detectors and school security seemingly cannot keep pace with the ever-present threat.

It has been said that the worst pain a person can suffer is the loss of a child, and along the same line, there is no greater love than that between a mother and her child. The parental pain runs both ways in tragedies where children commit murder. In a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jane Eisner states, "I don't know what causes more pain: the thought of parents losing children so senselessly, or the thought of other parents that their children were the killers."

So how do we punish these child offenders? This question has no single answer - no "correct" solution for all cases. When thinking about this issue, we are confronted with two children who cry themselves to sleep every night in their prison cells, while the families of the victims cry for their lost loves.

The better question instead may be, "How many more tragedies must we endue before we take a serious look at the moral fabric of this country?" I do not expect the government or society to raise and discipline our children; this must first begin in the home. I do wonder how much longer parents can continue to raise their children in a home environment where video games and television takes precedence over daily prayer and Bible study.

Time to go tuck the kids in bed � with a prayer.