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Pikes Peak Detachment 29 Marine Corps League

P.O. Box 10536 Colorado Springs, CO 80932-1536

www.pikespeakmcl.org December 2018 Newsletter

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Pikes Peak Detachment 2018 Officers

Commandant Paul Hinojosa [email protected] 719-313-1752

Senior Vice Commandant, Web Sgt. and newsletter editor

Terry Crum [email protected] 719-432-7340

Junior Vice Commandant Pat Carty [email protected] 719-337-7179 Judge Advocate Gary George [email protected] 719-597-3054 Chaplain Jamie Rogers [email protected] 719-201-0759 Paymaster Peggy Baldwin [email protected] 719-453-7850 Adjutant Carmella Miller [email protected] 719-235-3815 Sgt.-at-Arms Osa Tuck [email protected] 719-332-0557 Jr. Past Commandant Quarter Master

Russ Miller [email protected] 719-235-1058

M.O.D.D. Pound 150 Pound Keeper DD Terry Crum [email protected] 719-432-7340

Edith and Josh Acevedo Bob Hill and Heike Karr

Dec. Pikes Peak Det. Meeting

15 December 2018

Doors open at 0730 for coffee 0800 - Breakfast is served Breakfast is free!

0900 - The meeting begins

VFW Pikes Peak Post 4051 430 East Pikes Peak Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Cash Sales will be open

Pearl Harbor Remembrance 77 Years Later ~ 1941- 2018

The Navy League of Colorado Springs requests the honor of your presence at the 77th Anniversary

observance of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

December 7, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (215 South Tejon Street)

Refreshments to Follow

Uniform of the Day: Comfortable Civilian Attire

RSVP to Carol @ 635-8803 or [email protected]

Pikes Peak Det. December 2018 Newsletter Editor: Terry Crum 2

Commandant Paul Hinojosa Hello Marines, Navy FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains, associate members and families! We had another great meeting last month with 44 members in attendance and 37 meals, of which 27 were free per a toy donation. We have a great detachment, by far, one of the best in the state. The year has come and gone, my time as Commandant has come to an end. I had a great time, a great staff, and a great Detachment. Two years ago, I accepted the roll of Commandant with an objective of getting the name of Pikes Peak Detachment out there. I think we succeeded in doing that with the pride and professionalism we exhibited during our events and functions. Sure, we had some fun along the way but we did it in a professional manner, well at least 80% of the time. It has been my honor to represent this detachment and I am looking forward towards the years to come with our new Commandant Steve Schwartz and staff. Semper Fi, Paul

Commandant Paul Hinojosa Commandant elect Steve Schwartz

Senior Vice Commandant Terry Crum Thank you for your participation in the Detachment election last month. This is the first time in a number of years that there was more than on candidate for the office of Commandant. I wish Steve all the best during his time as Commandant and I would like to thank Paul Hinojosa for his service as the Pikes Peak Det. Commandant for the last two years. The Pikes Peak Det. has had a number of outstanding Commandants in the past and I believe Paul did his part to uphold the tradition. Ooh rah! Please read the obituaries at the end of this newsletter. Also keep the CO Dept. Senior Vice Commandant Phil Price and Dept. Chaplain Steve Abeyta in your thoughts and prayers. Phil is battling cancer and Steve is recovering from a stroke. Both of these Marines are fighters and these two Marines and their families could use your support. Here is hoping everyone is enjoying the holiday season and I look forward to seeing you all at the December Detachment monthly meeting. Semper Fi! Terry

Dept. Junior Vice Phillip Price Dept. Chaplain Steve Abeyta


Junior Vice Commandant Pat Carty Greetings Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Associates and Friends. This has been a very active year for our Detachment. Thanks to all members and associates that helped support our parades and various events here in Colorado Springs and, throughout the state. We are blessed to have such a committed and Outstanding Detachment! The last parade of the year was the Manitou Springs Christmas Parade celebrating Toys for Tots held 30 December. Please read Russ Miller's account of the parade. Our last scheduled major event is the Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremony to be held 07 December, 1100 - 1200, at the Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon. Refreshments to follow. At the last meeting I mentioned the speaker at the November Veterans Luncheon, at the Western Omelette, Jill Reid. Jill gave a very informative presentation on Parkinson's Disease. If you or anyone in your family is suffering from this debilitating disease please contact Jill at: www.co-parkinson.org If you have not attended one of the Veterans Luncheon meetings, please consider doing so. The guest speakers present many different topics pertaining to Veterans and their welfare along with other interesting subjects. You might learn something that can help or inform you. The meeting is held at the Western Omelette, 16 S. Walnut St., Colorado Springs. The meeting officially begins at 1130 but, come early to meet, greet, have breakfast/lunch and, talk to your veteran buddies. We have veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and, others in our midst. Hope to see you at the next MCL monthly meeting 15 Dec. when we install our elected and appointed Detachment officers. It's great to see new members stepping forward to take on these responsibilities to keep our Detachment the best in the Colorado Department, Rocky Mountain Division and, dare I say National! I have no doubt one of our leaders will be the MCL National Commandant in the near future. Semper Fi, Pat

Paymaster Peggy Baldwin Please consider purchasing a life membership; must be a member in good standing. Schedule for life membership Age 0 - 35 36 - 50 51 - 64 65 - Over Amount $500 $400 $300 $200 Semper Fi, Peggy Baldwin

2018 Veteran’s Day parade color guard Santa means business this year!

Become a lifer! Pay this.


Karnivorous Kanines Pound #150 Pound Keeper DD Terry Crum The mighty Devils Dogs of the Karnivorous Kanines will hold the final Growl of the year shortly after the 15 December Detachment meeting. I am hoping we will have a good turnout. Pound #150 Dogs, please grace us with your presence; however, the fines will continue until morale improves. Yes, I recommend you bring a bone or two with you just in case. LOL!!!! A call out to the Marines of the Pikes Peak Det., if you have at least one year in the MCL you could become a Pup in the Military Order of the Devil Dogs. Consider joining us!!!!! Woof! Woof! DD Terry

Christmas Party at the Baty House! Sunday, Dec 16th at 1:00 PM There will be a Christmas party at Roger and Terry Baty’s home for all MCL husbands and wives on Sunday, Dec 16th at 1:00 PM. Asking everyone to bring an appetizer or dessert and a wrapped gift for take away gifts. Please RSVP to the Baty’s with # of people and what dish you will be bringing. Roger and Terry Baty 8720 Rugby Ct Colorado Springs, CO 80920 [email protected] 719-534-9683 (H) Roger

Pictures from the 2018 Marine Corps Ball.


Paul Hinojosa and Marianne Smith presents $100 to Christmas Unlimited and $250 to Care and Share on behalf of the Pikes Peak Detachment of the Marine Corps League.

17 November 2018 Pikes Peak Detachment Monthly Meeting Minutes

Commandant Paul Hinojosa opened the 17 November 2018 meeting of the Marine Corps League Pikes Peak Det. for official business at VFW Post 4051 in Colorado Springs at 0900 with Salute to Colors and opening prayer. All officers were present. Dignitaries present at the meeting: ANVC RMD Russ Miller Guests & Applications for membership; Edith Acevedo (Wife of Josh Acevedo). A motion was made a seconded to accept Edith as an associate member. The motion passed. A motion was made to accept the Minutes of the 20 October monthly meeting as posted in the November newsletter by Osa Tuck and seconded by Roger Baty. The motion passed. No correspondences was read at the meeting. Report of Paymaster;

1. Payroll report – always available by mail/email request 2. If you joined the league within the past year and you have not received your membership pin,

come see me. 3. Please update your address if changed 4. Dues are due if you have not renewed yet, $36, please

Report of any member or member’s family sick or in distress See Chaplain notes Report of Officers Commandant; Paul Hinojosa

1. Coach Bear’s T4T Charity game: Nov. 17, Semi-pro football game coordinated by Marine Antonio “Bear” Barrera. Team Bear vs. Team Colorado, from 1 pm to 5 pm, game starts @ 2 pm. Bring a new unwrapped toy or donation, this is opened to the public so put the word out. Game is at Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200 Cresta Road.

2. Marines Helping Marines fund: Marine Veteran in need, Catheryn McNellis. 100% disabled with Hydradentitis Suppirativa, honorably discharged, 6 years active & 6 years active reserve. On 100% social disability, no VA checks. 23 Year old disabled son with 100% Rheumatoid Arthritis, and 16 year old son.

a. Marine was living with her sister in Denver (was helping her out.) She was paying $1K per month to help. Her sisters mom (Not her own blood) decided to raise monthly rent to $2K (Total SSN benefits) she she


decided to leave to AZ for warmer weather. She originally drove out from Washington state in her RV to Denver to stay with her Sister.

b. Because of the medical situation with both her and her son's disability, they are forced to live in their RV.

c. Veteran only gets paid once a month via SS. Once she gets paid this month, she will use some of the SS funds to help repair the RV starter.

d. She and her family spent the night at a Walmart Parking lot in Trinidad. Detachment staff voted to assist by paying for a hotel room from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16.

3. Christmas Party @ the Baty’s: Sunday, Dec. 16th @ 1:00 PM. Asking everyone to bring appetizer or dessert and a wrapped gift for take away gifts ~ Roger – This is planned early in the day to allow early drivers. This is a pot-luck, please RSVP to Teri with # of people and what dish you will be bringing.

4. Pikes Peak Young Marines: Have invited us to their Christmas Party on Dec 15 @ 3275 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922. It’s the El Paso Public Works building. Bring yourselves and your smiles. ~ Paul – this is the same day as the Dec meet. They moved the time for the League’s benefit; for those who want to attend, can make it.

5. Marine Corps Ball 2018: The event was a huge success, however there were some reports of issues during the event, as well as some questions as to how some of the veterans were billed. ~ Paul – if you had any issues with your room bill, please see me. ~ Roger – the Ball committee would like to get feedback on this year’s ball. These are the things we are already aware of: cost, per the contract, the bar hours ended at 2230; the DJ was told to shut down by the resort, lights came on; too many speakers, people lost interest in the 2nd; eating during speakers; steak knives dull; 2 different gifts was misleading, many people thought there were 2 per person; the MC and swordsman were too loud.

- Items brought during the meeting: Dinner service/timing (too soon, should wait until speakers are done); some steaks were too rare, sent back; cake was too small for # of people; table too close together. On the positive side: Iris- staff was extremely helpful, she was escorted to her room so not to get lost, rings forgotten and turned in by housekeeping.

Sr. Vice/ Web Sgt.; Terry Crum 1. Let me know if you are not receiving the Det. Email. Pictures from the Ball can be seen by

clicking a link on the header for the Det. website. If you have more pics and are willing to share, please send them to me or post on the detachment’s Facebook page.

- 60% of emails are bring read, this is good percentage. I am trying to keep the emails straightforward for readability. As well as the website pertinent and easy to locate information.

Jr. Vice; Pat Carty Veteran's Day Parade - was cold and had a smaller crowd. 27 League members participated, plus the Young Marines. WWII, Korea, Viet Nam Luncheon - Western Omelette – 42 people attended. Speaker was Jill Reed, she did a presentation on Parkinson’s disease, the info will be in the newsletter. Manitou Springs Christmas Parade – this is a Toys for Tots event. Friday Nov 30th, 1700 start. Plan to meet at Walgreens or Safeway, line up at 1600, more info will come via email. We need volunteers on Thur. 29th to help wash the fire truck. We are looking for Marines to wear their dress blues in the parade. Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance – more info coming Anything else... Adjutant; NSTR Judge Advocate; NSTR Jr. Past Commandant; see also Quartermaster and Toys for tots


T4T - Team Bear is having their 3rd annual T4T football game today. This team made up of semi-pro players is now traveling and playing other semi-pro teams to benefit T4T in the destination city. Recently played in Las Cruses NM, and will be going to Idaho soon. MC Ball - T-shirts still available. Birthday Ball t-shirts/$25, sweatshirts/$35. Pikes Peak Marine t-shirts/$20, several colors.

Chaplain; Report of any member or member’s family sick or in distress Funerals: ~Life Member, Leo Melly, he did not want a service, however he is on the list for the Pikes Peak National Cemetery and will have a internment service. ~ Danny Shaffer, funeral was on day of the Veteran’s Day Parade but we were able to be there before it ended to give the family the certificate. ~ Mark Ammens, Paul Darrow attended. Sick or in Distress: ~Vince Espinosa’s aunt passed away, she was a woman Marine. ~Phil Price, Dept of Co, in has battled cancer and per recent results the cancer is back. He is undergoing tailored chemo. Wife Holly is the MCL Auxiliary President. Quartermaster; Russ Miller. NSTR Sgt-at-Arms; Osa Tuck. NSTR Toys for Tots: Russ Miller. NSTR MODD; DD Terry Crum

1. Next Growl after the December 15th Det. meeting. Those interested must be a League member for 1 year to be eligible to join.

Report of Standing Committees; NSTR Report of Special Committees; NSTR Unfinished Business; Nominations and elections for 2019 Officers New nominations – Jr Vice Commandant: Jamie Rogers, nominated by Terry Crum Paul Rifke, nominated by Gary George ~Reminder – Member votes only. Associate Members cannot vote for new members applications, officer elections, and bi-law amendments. Election results- Commandant: Steve Schwartz Sr Vice: Terry Crum Jr Vice: Jamie Rogers Judge Advocate: Gary George Good of the League; The Pikes Peak Veteran's Cemetery is looking for volunteers. They would like to have two volunteers each day they are open--one to answer questions and one to provide directions to visitors. Peggy Baldwin My son, Joseph Baldwin, is working on a project telling combat veteran’s stories. He will be taking portraits with a 4x5 film camera and a little video telling your story. If you are local and a combat veteran, he would love to tell your story. His goal for this project is to turn it into a non-profit to help veterans through art. If you are interested, please contact him at 719-761-7014 or email [email protected].


Melvin – we recently cleaned out our library, I brought several books on Marines and other military campaigns. Marianne – Bowl-a-thon, final numbers: $5060.00 - $131.48 for cost of lanes = $4928.52 raised, which is more than we collected last year. Tax receipts available, please let me know if you need one. Russ – The mug rack now installed at the VFW, feel free to bring your personal mug in for use at the monthly meet. -Pat Mesa was on honored at the AFA football game on the same day as the Ball. For those who don’t know, Pat was trained by Gny Hathcock himself, then instructed at Camp Pendleton. Carmella – Russ is too humble to say, but he was also honored. The day after the Ball, he was honored at the Colorado Independent Dealership Association for his service for veterans and Toys for Tots. With no further business the 50/50 drawing was held. Total collected was $108.00. The winner of was Joe G. Martinez, he donated his winnings of $54.00 to Toys for Tots. Commandant Paul Hinojosa closed the meeting at 1008. The next meeting will take place 15 December 2018. Respectfully Submitted, Carmella Miller – Adjutant

In remembrance of our dearly departed brother Marines

Obituary for James Parker "Jim" Prichard

November 1, 1933 November 22, 2018

James Parker "Jim" Prichard, age 85, passed away November 22, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado following a brief illness. Jim was born November 1, 1933, in Pampa, Texas to Sherman Parker and Carol Virginia (Corbett) Prichard. He was raised in Texas and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Texas Tech University in 1959. He lived in Oklahoma for 40 years before relocating to Greeley, Colorado in 2002. He resided in Colorado Springs since 2014. Jim was a United States Marine Corps veteran and worked in computing for Phillips Petroleum for 27 years in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Following his retirement from Phillips Petroleum, he became the Director of Development for Phillips Theological Seminary in Enid, Oklahoma and was on staff for 9 years with the Oklahoma Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).


Jim married Yvonne Marie Mitts on June 15, 1958 in Stratford, Texas. He was a life-long member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and most recently a member of First Christian Church in Colorado Springs. He was a volunteer leader with the Boy Scouts of America for many years and was recipient of the Silver Beaver award in recognition of his service to this organization. Jim is survived by his wife, Yvonne; son, Wesley P. (Cheryl) Prichard; daughter, Elizabeth P. (Rusty) Robison; and five grandchildren: Matthew, Kate, Emma, William, and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, A. Jane Davis. Jim is remembered for his optimism, humor, discipline, commitment, philanthropy, service to many causes, and dedication to his family. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave. in Colorado Springs. A luncheon reception at the church will follow the memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to the Mitts Scholarship at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma or First Christian Church of Colorado Springs.

Obituary for Marine Art Bordage

May 26, 1951 October 25, 2018 Arthur 'Art' Bordage, age 67, of Cripple Creek, passed from this life suddenly on October 25, 2018. Art was born in Hartford, CT on May 26, 1951. He was a Vietnam Veteran having proudly served in the Marine Corps CAP unit in '68 and '69. Art was a wonderful, loving & caring husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He most enjoyed spending time traveling with his wife Dee, fishing at 11 Mile Reservoir and hunting on his beautiful property. He loved playing his bass guitars and spending time with his granddaughters. Art is survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane 'Dee' Bordage, his son Joseph Bordage and his wife Trish, sisters Alice Gallipo and Michelle Bordage, granddaughters Alyssa and Natalee Bordage, his niece Claudette Ziegler, his nephews Brian Everton and Tommy Duguay and several great nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund in honor of Art and his service to our country. Art's Memorial Service will be held at Mountain Memorial Funeral Home on CR 5, in Divide, on Sunday, 11/11/18 at 1:30 pm. His Celebration of Life reception will be held next door at the Little Chapel of the Hills reception hall following the service at 2:30.

Obituary for Leo Francis Melly Obituary Leo Francis Melly January 14, 1920 November 5, 2018 Served his God, Country & Family with love, strength & grace. Private Service at later date. Leo was a member of the Pikes Peak Detachment.

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