THE MAINE Legionnaire AUGUST 2018 Vol. 33, Issue 3

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MAINE 24 Pages

Maine American Legion Celebrates its 100th Annual State Convention

he very first Annual State Con- attendance. Attendees were then greeted vention for The American Le- by Bangor City Councilor and President gion, Department of Maine took of Maine Seniors Magazine David Neal- place Sept. 24, 1919 at the ley who welcomed everyone to the Ban- TU.C.T. Hall on Post Office Square in gor area. Bangor. This year, The American Legion, Various committee reports were pre- Past Department Commander Photo Op: Maine American Le- Department of Maine celebrated its 100th sented both Friday and Saturday by com- gion Past Department Commanders line up for a photo opportunity at the Annu- Annual State Convention at the Spectacu- mittee chairmen as well as special awards al State Convention in Bangor on June 16. Left to right, PDC 1979 Anthony lar Event Center in Bangor on June 15-17. to impressive individuals for achievement “Tony” Jordan, PDC 1982 Edward Roach Jr., PDC 1989 Ronald Sailor, PDC Legionnaires, Auxiliary members, Sons in their particular field. This year’s Law 1994 James Johnson, PDC 2003 Herman Wright, III, PDC 2005 Lloyd Woods, of The American Legion, Legion Riders Enforcement Officer of the Year was PDC 2007 Paul L’Heureux, PDC 2009 Andrew G. Olson, Sr., PDC 2011 Brenda and guests from all over the state filled awarded to Officer Jerry R. Locke of Dearborn, PDC 2015 Ronald Rainfrette, and PDC 2016 Peter Johnson. the convention hall Friday and Saturday South Berwick, Firefighter of the Year to in celebration of this year’s 100th Annual Chief Dana R. Hatton, Charlotte Volun- Photo by Jeffrey Stevenson State Convention which comprised of a teer Fire Dept., EMT/Paramedic of the massive parade on Sat., June 16 to kick Year to Gary L. Bennett, Naples, and Ed- off The American Legion’s 100th Centen- ucator of the Year to Eric Sherman, Commander Paradis to Lead nial Celebration. Greenville Consolidated School. Humani- The 100th Annual State Convention tarian of the Year award was presented Maine American Legion began Friday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m. with this year to Sanford Post 19 Service Of- the Resolutions Committee meeting and ficer Dale Midgley of Kennebunk, and cott Mi- 1979 and honorably discharged in 1984. public hearing on 5 resolutions submitted our own special surprise announcement S chael He served two years in the Infantry and for action. After the public hearing, the for Legionnaire of the Year went to St. Paradis was three in Supply. His basic training was committee went into executive session George Post 34 Finance Officer Jan C. elected as the held at Fort Knox, KY, advanced infantry and discussed the various resolutions and Gaudio of Spruce Head. Unfortunately, Department of training at Fort Benning, GA, and his what would be recommended to the gen- Mr. Gaudio was unable to attend the Con- Maine Com- quartermaster corps training was at Fort eral convention population on Saturday vention due to a prior commitment; there- mander of Jackson, SC. He served at the Trizonal afternoon. At 12 noon, Department Com- fore, District 6 Commander Raymond The American point where East Germany, West Germa- mander Randall Kluj of Orneville called Lewis accepted Mr. Gaudio’s award on Legion during ny and Czechoslovakia came together, th the convention to order in proper form his behalf. A complete listing of all spe- the 100 An- and later served at Fort Hood, TX. where and Past Department Commander Antho- nual State he was discharged as an E-4. ny “Tony” Jordan welcomed all those in More on CONVENTION, Page 2 Convention Scott is a paid up for life member of held at the 23 continuous years at Corinna Post 73. Spectacular COMMANDER He has served in various officer positions Event Center SCOTT PARADIS at the state and post level, as well as on in Bangor on various department committees. June 16, 2018. He was born in Dexter, Scott and his wife Sherree currently Maine on June 3, 1962 and graduated reside in Newport, Maine and have five from Nokomis High school in 1980. children, three sons and two daughters. Scott served in the U.S. Army, entering in

State Commander’s Vision

“My vision is to effectively meet the needs of Veterans. In so doing, I am hopeful they will see the importance of membership so that both young and old Veterans will embrace The American Legion. This will position us as Humanitarian Of The Year: Sanford Post 19 Service Officer Dale an organization for our next 100 years.” Midgley of Kennebunk receives Humanitarian of the Year award from Chair- man Edward Roach Jr., right, during the 100th Annual State Convention in Ban- gor on June 16. Photo by Jeffrey Stevenson

2 THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 Commander’s Comments A ‘First’ Look would like years as the #1 Veteran’s organization in y Fellow National Commanders theme for the I to thank all the world? M Legion- membership year is “Team 100”. This of you for this It is because our members have naires! Thank theme encourages us to bring to bare all exceptional “ENTHUSIASM” for what we do. you for the privi- of our skills and abilities together as a opportunity to I think Henry Ford said it best, “You lege to serve as team to drive the best gift and celebration be Commander can do anything if you have enthusiasm. your 1st Vice we can give our organization on its 100th of the greatest Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your Commander for birthday, membership growth. Department in hopes rise to the stars. Enthusiasm is the the Department At our Fall Conference in Brunswick, the American sparkle in your eyes, the swing in your of Maine. Post 20, we will look at how to accom- Legion. I am gait, the grip of your hand, the irresistible I enjoyed plish this. We will look at retention and extremely hon- surge of will and energy to execute your seeing and cele- recruitment, and give you tools to lever- ored and will ideas. Enthusiasts are fighters. They have brating with all MATTHEW age as a post and district to drive this not let you fortitude. They have staying qualities. of you at our growth goal. As we look at the numbers COMMANDER th JABAUT down. Enthusiasm is at the bottom of all pro- 100 Depart- for the state, 100% is not enough, as it SCOTT PARADIS My vision gress. With it there is accomplishment. ment Convention. What a great event to only means you have the same number as for this coming Without it, there are only alibis.” re-invigorate our organization celebrating last year. Even if every post in the state year is to effectively meet the needs of Our members have an abundance of our legacy and looking forward to a vi- reaches the 100% we would not make the Veterans. In so doing, I am hopeful they ENTHUSIASM and FORTITUDE and I sion for the future. Department goal or have more members will see the importance of membership so salute each one of you for it. Keep up the Going into this year we will have a that both young and old Veterans will outstanding work that you do. It is appre- renewed focus on membership. The new More on “FIRST VICE”, Page 5 embrace The American Legion. This will ciated. position us as an organization for our next Thank you for the privilege of your Damariscotta Post 42; Department Sgt.-At 100 years. time. CONVENTION -Arms Kelly Ela, Naples Post 155; De- Do you know why The American Commander Scott Paradis (Continued from Page 1) partment NECA Randall Kluj, Milo Post Legion has flourished for the past 100 Department of Maine 41. cial awards and scholarships presented The 100th Annual State Convention during the 100th Annual State Convention concluded late Saturday afternoon, June can be seen on page 8 of this edition of 16, with our Sweepstakes drawing. The Installation Ceremony: The Maine Legionnaire. lucky winner for the top prize of $3500 Past Department Commander The ceremony honoring the outgoing was awarded to William W. Wildes, Herman Wright installs newly Department Commander Randall Kluj Kennebunkport Post 159; $750 to Jay elected State Commander for took place Saturday afternoon, conducted Sutter, Southwest Harbor Post 69; and Maine American Legion Scott M. by Department Adjutant Paul L’Heureux. $250 to Richard Grover, Bethel Post 81. Paradis during the Legion Family Commander Kluj thanked everyone for The convention adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Installation Ceremony held at the their support and for a great year while after the Memorial Service-Post Everlast- Spectacular Event Center on June Commander of The American Legion, ing and Retirement of Colors. The Le- 16. Department of Maine. Following his re- gion Family then gathered for installation sponse, the Chairman of Credentials of Legion, Auxiliary, and Sons of The Committee, William Alaimo read off the American Legion 2018-19 officers. Recruiter Of The voting results for the 2018-19 Department Sunday morning saw the DEC meet officers. at 8:00 a.m. where the committee re- Year: Dept. 1st Vice Com- Department Commander Scott Para- viewed the various items on the agenda mander and newly elected dis, Corinna Post 73; Department First and other topics of business of the Depart- Dept. Commander Scott Para- Vice Commander Matthew Jabaut, ment of Maine. dis, center, presents Windham Topsham Post 202; Department Second Thanks goes out to everyone who Post 148 Adjutant David R. Vice Commander Debra Couture, Litch- made this year’s 100th Annual State Con- Tanguay, left, with the Recruit- field Post 181, Department Historian Jef- vention a huge success. er of the Year award at the An- frey Stevenson, Bath Post 21; Department nual State Convention held in Article by Rachael Currie, Office Manager Americanism Officer Alfred McKay, American Legion, Dept. of Maine Bangor on June 16. Standing right is 2nd Vice Commander and recently elected 1st Vice Department Officers Parade Commander Matthew Jabaut. Together: A group of Dept. Officers put on their walking shoes to march in the American Legion 100th Annual State Convention Parade held Sat., June 16 in downtown Bangor. Left to right, Chap- lain Patricia Thurston, Judge Advocate Jason Hall, First Vice Commander Scott A Visit To Headquarters With Paradis, Americanism Officer Debra Cou- ture Commander Randall Kluj, and Sec- Newly Elected State Commander: ond Vice Commander Matthew Jabaut. Visiting State Headquarters on July 31 with Department of Maine Commander Scott Para- dis of Corinna Post 73, left, is Corinna Post 73 **Attention District Commanders and Post Adjutants**

Past Commander Norman Partridge, a 55-year member. Norman also held other positions yLegion.org training lessons are available at State Headquarters. If within the Post. M you are interesting in learning how to use the site, please call The American Legion, Department of Maine Headquarters at 207-873-3229 Ext. 2 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment.

Training lessons last between 45 min. to an hour.

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A ‘Second’ Look On the Agenda

t is a great publicized – send them to local newspa- I privilege to pers. Turner Publishing has a great net- SEPTEMBER MEETINGS serve as the De- work of local newspapers throughout the District 1 – York: Sept. 16, Old Orchard Beach Post 57, 2 p.m. partment of State that are published monthly, too. You nd District 3 – Androscoggin: Sept. 16, Livermore Falls Post 10, 2 p.m. Maine’s 2 Vice can send articles and pictures to them at District 5 – Oxford: Sept. 18, Oxford Post 112, potluck 6 p.m., 7 p.m. mtg. Commander for [email protected]. They are District 6 –Knox: Sept. 29, Thomaston Post 37, 11 a.m. the next year. very supportive; and (6) Build and main- District 8 – Sagadahoc: Sept. 30, Brunswick Post 20, 1 p.m. I am looking tain a relationship with military installa- District 10 – Somerset: Sept. 17, Madison Post 39, 5 p.m. social, 6 p.m. mtg. forward to work- tions. However you choose to recruit new District 11 – Waldo: Sept. 16, Unity Post 50, 2 p.m. ing with the other members, please do not forget to maintain Department, Ar- communication with any who may join OCTOBER MEETINGS ea, District, and your Post. You need to help to train them, Post Command- encourage them, and foster their involve- District 2 – Cumberland: Oct. 14, Windham Post 148, 2 p.m. Speaker on mem- ers and Officers DEBRA ment with the American Legion. bership. to continue the COUTURE In reference to number (5) listed District 5 – Oxford: Oct. 16, Buckfield Post 58, 7 p.m. Pumpkin pie after. outstanding work above, I have had the honor of working District 14 – Piscataquis: Oct. 20, Milo Post 41, 12 p.m. lunch, 1 p.m. mtg. accomplished this past year. with the Maine National Guard this past As always, membership is at the fore- year on several pre-deployment events. NOVEMBER MEETINGS front of our organization. Members are The American Legion is welcome to par- District 5 – Oxford: Nov. 11, Bethel Post 81, 7 p.m. Refreshments after. what keep The American Legion going ticipate in the “Yellow Ribbon” events District 7 – Lincoln: Nov. 19, Wiscasset Post 54, 6:30 p.m. and moving forward. We should all be that the Maine National Guard holds District 13 – Penobscot: Nov. 4, Lincoln Post 77, 2 p.m., refreshments served. looking for new members and someone throughout the year. There will a Yellow District 14 – Piscataquis: Nov. 17, Monson Post 116, 12 noon lunch, 1 p.m. mtg. we can train to do the job that we may Ribbon event on Aug. 25 in Bangor and I District 16 – S. Aroostook: Nov. 3, Houlton Post 47, 1 p.m. Meal is at discretion currently be doing at our posts. We need have reserved a table for The American of post. to find our replacements. Here are a few Legion, Department of Maine. I have sent ideas that may be helpful in your recruit- this information out to all American Le- ing efforts; (1) The door hangers are gion Department of Maine Post Com- great. They can be designed with your manders and District Commanders. I will Post’s information and if you see a car in not be able to attend because I will be in Money Matters a dooryard with veteran’s plates, hang it Minneapolis at the National Convention, on the car door handle (Rachael at Head- but I am hopeful that there will be some s I ap- Cropley, Jerry Parker to name a few who quarters has info on how to order these); Legionnaires who will be able to be there A proach have been a godsend to me over these (2) Keep an extra cloth grocery bag or and distribute information on our great my sixth and years. Their experience, expertise, and backpack in your car with a supply of organization to these young men and final year as the wisdom have pulled me out of a tight “Why You Should Belong”, “Troop Sup- women. There will be service men and Department of space more than once, and of course, there port”, “This is the American Legion”, women from all over the State of Maine at Maine Finance was always "Chick," "Mona, Tom and “Post 9/11 Veterans”, “Action Programs this event. Officer (DFO) Ron Sailor” in the background propping of Americanism”, and some new member We all just have to do our best to let three things me up. Life in any job position is so much applications in it. You can download people know who we are and to “ask” come to my easier when you come to realize that no many items at https://www.legion.org/ others to join. mind. one is expecting you to do it all alone. membership/tools and https:// I also want to thank all the Districts First, how But, now I quickly turn my thoughts www.legion.org/publications or contact and Posts for their outstanding efforts on lucky I have to what concerns me presently-my re- State Headquarters to see about ordering the Americanism front this past year. You been to have placement. The Department of Maine copies through National Headquarters; (3) have all done a great job. One example is met and TOMMY Finance Officer position today is very Network with first responders, community the increased numbers at Boys State from worked with ADKINS much different than what it was just six organizations, and other veteran service 2017 to 2018. The numbers increased by such great peo- years ago. How so, you ask. In reply I list organizations in an attempt to expand approximately 20% from 2017 to 2018. ple. How lucky the following: your membership; (4) Access MyL- Have a wonderful summer, stay cool to be a part of such an excellent admin- We have a capital structure today that egion.org and print out a listing under and keep hydrated. I hope to see you at istration over these years. We've had did not exist six years ago, buildings, “tools/members in my area” to see names the Fall Conference at Post 20 in Bruns- strong leadership and firm support. So parking lots, lawns, a soon to be Veterans of individuals who may want to join your wick in September. much can be accomplished when every- Monument, conference / training facility, Post, if asked; (5) Get your Post events Respectfully, one pulls together and in the same direc- storage facility, and museum. 2nd Vice Commander, Debra Couture tion. We receive rent today instead of pay Secondly, today we are a far different rent out. organization than we were six years ago. The DFO is responsible for oversee- Our membership is dwindling (mostly due ing the budgets and finances of not only to deaths) our assets have grown, fund- The American Legion but to some degree raising has become more important to us those of SAL, the Legion Riders at the as our dues income continues to decrease, Department level and soon the operations Educator Of The Year: all of our programs are doing fine and of The American Legion Foundation. expanding. Our reporting to Federal, State and Americanism Officer and recently The need for strong ethical leadership National Legion Departments has dramat- elected 2nd Vice Commander has never been greater. ically increased. Assistance to the Dis- Debra Couture presents Eric Sher- Third, just as I had hoped to make tricts and Posts in their reporting takes up man of Greenville the Department The American Legion family work as a a great deal of time. of Maine’s Educator of the Year family again, I now wish to help find Our need to gain new funding and award during the Annual State those new leaders who will make us better administer current fundraising programs Convention in Bangor on June 16. in our future. I can still remember how continues to build. The administration of quickly the Veterans were forgotten once our new Legion Foundation will soon the Vietnam War was over. Once leaders begin to take up time. are identified, they need help. Mentors Budgeting and funding for our exist- will be as valuable tomorrow as they have been in the past. John Hargraves, Ron More on “MONEY MATTERS”, Page 4

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THE MAINE The Adjutant Speaks s we started the State Convention on to ear. As one Legion member said “all you Legionnaire A Friday June, 15th we could see that the could see is flags coming down the road.” attendance was Thank you to all that attended with going to be positive attitudes, and a special Thank You OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MAINE good. We had to Legionnaire Doug Damon from the Ban- made the adjust- gor Post-12 for keeping us on track. Official Newspaper of The American Legion, Dept. of Maine. ments needed to Making History Again Published at Sun Press, 104 Park Street, Lewiston, Maine, streamline the As we enter the next 100 years, one of schedule to ac- the primary focus is going to be training. by The American Legion — Department of Maine. commodate for Yes membership is #1, but what we have Business Office, 5 Verti Drive, Winslow, ME 04901-0727 the parade on seen in the last 5 years is the desire to learn. Saturday, and I It all started when our Past Service Officer, Website: www.mainelegion.org had my fingers Amedeo Lauria started the Post Service crossed for good Officer Classes at HQ and those classes are weather. The still available today. Then we started the Tel.: 207-873-3229 Fax: 207-872-0501 Department Of- PAUL Legion College Classes. We started with 11 Email: [email protected] ficers were L’HEUREUX in the first class of 2018 and the current working together class is on target to graduate at least 23. The Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/maineamericanlegion to make sure this Convention was a success comments coming from those attendees and the attitude of those attending was have been very positive. Thank you to our Paul L’Heureux, Editor great. Training Team consisting of First vice Rachael Currie, Assistant Editor & Layout Editor Friday went very well, and we then Commander, Matt Jabaut, Judge Advocate, rolled into Saturday with things on schedule Jason Hall and the newest Instructor, Dept. when it was time to load the buses for the Sgt. at Arms Kelly Ela. Third Class Postage paid at Waterville, Maine parade. So much pressure for Department to Under the team concept they have now make something happen that had not hap- put the Department of Maine on the map Subscription for Maine Legionnaires $2 as a part of their dues. pened in years. Yes, there were some issues, nationwide. Our National organization sent and we apologize for them, but what really a reporter and a photographer up to HQ on happened as I stood there along with The July 21st & 22nd to do another story about Other subscription Rate $10 a year. Department Auxiliary Secretary, Michelle The Department of Maine; this time about Average Circulation: 22,000. McRae was there were only a handful of our training. We have since learned that our people at the Convention Center that did not National Organization uses Maine as an march in the parade. We both observed peo- example on how to make a difference for ple lining up to load the buses. future Legionnaires. Do we see this as mak- I walked over to a group and met Le- ing a difference for the future? Yes, and it is Americanism Report gionnaire Ralph T. Bonville from Falmouth already happening with some who have Post-164 all dressed up in his uniform anx- already graduated from the previous class would like to Scouts, Junior Shooting, Boys State/Boys ious to be in the parade. (Ralph was born 2 and even from those currently attending the I thank you for Nation, and the High School Oratorical months before the Legion was formed). It new modules. We are on track to start other the opportunity Scholarship Program. I will support as was then, I realized that many Veterans in types of training in the near future and look to serve as the many of these programs as possible with attendance had waited for this event along forward to helping those who want to make Department of your assistance. My focus will be the Ora- with Auxiliary, Sons and Legion Riders as a difference in our Organization. Maine Ameri- torical and Boys State Programs, with well. Whether it was Post-30 from Camden, As we move forward to these new chal- canism Officer. Flag Etiquette, Scouting, and getting Vet- a float from Post-155 in Naples or a deter- lenges, we know that there are many more As the year be- erans back into schools for various pro- mined group from Sabattus Post-135, every- of you that could make a difference for fu- gins, it is time to grams and presentation of awards. As I one was having a good time. ture Veterans. Hope to see you in any of our begin promoting am still learning the job, I will be visiting When the groups started to return, the training classes. Remember to move FOR- the many areas as many Posts as possible in the coming comments that Michelle & I received were WARD and stay FOCUSED at all times. within The year. very positive and the smiles were from ear American Le- With your help, I hope to make the gion. The Amer- ALFRED Legion a little better. ican Legion MCKAY Americanism Officer Alfred McKay 100% Membership Award: De- Baseball, Boy Department of Maine partment Commander Scott Paradis, left, and Department Adjutant Paul L’Heu- reux, right, present 100% Membership issues, payroll, budgets and interdepart- Award to SAL Post 75 Adjutant Hosea mental issues are all things that currently “Money Matters” Whitmore at a special officers meeting held and for the future take up the DFO's time. (Continued from Page 3) at Old Town Post 75 on June 28. The new DFO needs experience in ing and expanding programs such as Boys Budgeting, Finance, Payroll, Fundraising State, Baseball, the Oratorical Contest, and just a host of other skills. The new 100-year anniversary, Youth Shooting DFO will require excellent communica- program and The Maine Legionnaire will tions skills and flexibility. continue to demand a good deal of the If you are reading this article and Celebrating 100 Years And DFO time. believe you want a role in the big picture The new proximity of SAL and the decision making that comes with this More!: Falmouth Post 164 Past Com- ALA places new demands on the DFO by DFO position, then please contact either mander Ralph T. Bonville who is 2 months while co-developing joint activities in the the Department Adjutant or Department older than The American Legion receives a future. Finance Officer for further information at push by Falmouth Post 164 Commander Al- Maintenance, insurance issues, Mem- 207-873-3229. len Mazerolle in The American Legion State bership Outreach, Federal and State tax Convention parade held June 16 to kick off the 100th Anniversary celebration of The American Legion.

THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 5 Fall Conference Origination of the VA Hospitals n March of the Fishers, the people of Maine demon- September 21-23, 2018 I 1865, with strate their respect for our veterans, those victory in the who serve today, and their families in all Conference will be held Sept. 21- cup and beverages (water or soft drinks). Civil War near, many meaningful ways. The American 23, 2018. The Legion Family will $10 per meal (pay at the door). F President Abra- Legion, Legion Auxiliary, the Maine hold their conferences at different loca- Coffee and donuts will be provided in ham Lincoln Troop Greeters, the volunteers from Hon- tions (please see below). the morning; donations welcome. performed one or Flight, and many other individuals and Bath Post 21 will be where the entire Water and soft drinks will be availa- of the last acts of organizations are proof that the people of Legion Family will gather Friday, Sept. ble throughout the day for $1 per. a remarkable life our great State honor the courage and 21 for evening entertainment and POW/ Sunday, Sept. 23 defined by com- sacrifices of those who serve, not just MIA Recognition Ceremony and Satur- 9:00 a.m.—Legion DEC Meeting— passion. The with words, but also with actions. day, Sept. 22, for a Legion Family Barbe- Bath Post 21 patriots who More than a century and a half ago, cue at 5:00 p.m. and a Troop Support Auxiliary Conference will be saved our nation SENATOR Maine led the way in caring for our veter- USO Talent Show at 6:00 p.m. held at Bath Post 21, 200 Congress Ave., would not be SUSAN COLLINS ans and continues to do so. Last year Legion Conference will be held Bath, Maine 04530 forgotten; in- marked the 30th anniversary of our na- at Brunswick Post 20, 1 Columbus Drive, Saturday, Sept. 22 stead, they would find care and healing tion’s first Community-Based Outpatient Brunswick, Maine 04011. 8:30 a.m. Auxiliary Registration, through a national network of soldiers Clinic in Caribou, and that pioneering Legion Fall Conference Agenda $5.00 per person homes, which became the template for effort led the way for America’s 3.5 mil- Saturday, Sept. 22 9:00 a.m. Auxiliary Conference succeeding generations of our VA hospi- lion rural veterans who now receive care 9:00 a.m. Opening Introductions Opens tals of today. close to home at more than 800 CBOCs 9:15 a.m. Presentations by PDC Her- Sunday, Sept. 23 As more than 80,000 of those Civil throughout the country. As a pilot site for man Wright, “Service Dogs” 9:00 a.m. Auxiliary DEC meeting, War patriots were from Maine, it was the highly successful ARCH program, 12-1:00 p.m. Lunch Bath Post 21. Dress is Auxiliary Branded. fitting that the very first of those homes Maine is helping more veterans receive 1-4:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions & Sons of The American Legion opened its doors in November of 1866 at the care they need. In 2014, we celebrated Group Discussions will be held at Topsham Post 202, 379 Togus. Two years ago, I took part in a the opening of the Women’s Clinic at LEGION Lunch Saturday will be Foreside Rd., Topsham, Maine 04086. wonderful ceremony commemorating the Togus. As our population of veterans has at Brunswick Post 20 at noon). Chop Suey 9:00 a.m. SAL Conference Opens 150th anniversary of this great achieve- grown, aged, and diversified, so too has with roll, coleslaw, small bag chips, fruit ment. Togus adapted to these changes. On Aug. 8, I took part in another The dangers faced by our men and wonderful ceremony at Togus–the women in uniform grow ever more com- 1st Vice the next couple months focusing on reten- groundbreaking for a new Fisher House plex. I have been especially concerned (Continued from Page 2) tion. This is the foundation of meeting that will provide 16 suites, free of charge, about the growing incidence of Post- our goals. Let’s focus on getting our cur- to the families of veterans receiving care Traumatic Stress Disorder and other men- than we did last year. It would actually rent members to renew with the same at Togus. Maine’s Fisher House will pro- tal health issues among our troops. As a mean less members than we ended with effort that we go out and recruit new vide a hospitable “home away from member of the Senate Appropriations last year based on how the dates are set. members, meaning events, calls and visits home,” allowing family members to be Subcommittee responsible for funding the For this reason, we are changing how to keep our current members engaged and close to their loved ones at a stressful Department of Veterans Affairs, I have we incentivize membership in the Dept. show them the value of their membership. time, which greatly aids the healing pro- worked to increase funding for the VA’s Department awards will be based on a Our Goal should be to get to at least 80% cess. mental health services. “Goal to Grow”. These goals will be set by December, mostly through renewals Just as Togus stands as testament of a Family members who serve as mili- for each post and district and shared at and retention. From there, we can shift grateful nation, this new Fisher House tary caregivers are America’s heroes in Fall Conference along with the rewards our focus on recruitment to help us grow. will stand as testament of the gratitude civilian clothes. The bipartisan RAISE program for achievement of the goals. We need the strong base of renewals to individual citizens have for the men and Family Caregivers Act I authored that The Department and our Membership add recruitment to in order to be success- women who defend our freedom. Zachary became law earlier this year will strength- Committee is here to help! We will work ful. and Elizabeth Fisher of New York City en services and support for these dedicat- with you and provide support in achieving Please let us know how we can help were such citizens, and the patriotic initia- ed, loving individuals who provide essen- these goals. There are lots of tools and support you as our mission as a Depart- tive they began in 1990 has brought com- tial care for their family members, includ- resources that we can share and provide to ment should be to support and enable our fort to more than 335,000 veterans and ing veterans. I was also delighted that the make your membership year a success. posts and districts to be successful. We their families in 76 Fisher Houses here in significant VA reform legislation that I would like to ask that we all spend are here to support you! America and overseas. In addition to the became law in June included provisions I Fisher House program, the Zachary and championed that will expand caregiver Elizabeth M. Fisher Armed Services benefits to veterans of all generations, not Legislator Of The Foundation provides financial support to just veterans who served after 9/11. Year: Representative military families who have lost loved ones When the men and women of our Owen Casas, left, was re- under tragic circumstances, as well as armed forces return home, we have an cently presented with The scholarship funds to active and former obligation to welcome them all the way American Legion 2017 service members and their families. home. Our debt to them can never be fully Legislator of the Year More than 127,000 Mainers proudly repaid, but the new Fisher House at Togus Award for his dedication to wear the title of veteran, one of the high- is a powerful reminder of our commit- Veteran’s issues at the est per capita percentages in the country. ment, as a nation and as individual citi- state level. Casas, who is a We are proud of our State’s service. Like zens, to do all that we can. member of War Memorial Post 30 in Camden, cur- rently serves on the Maine Legislatures Veterans and RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP Legal Affairs Committee. He served 4.5 years of ac- ONLINE TODAY! tive duty in the U.S. Ma- rines and deployed to VISIT WWW.MAINELEGION.ORG OR Fallujah, Iraq in 2006. The award was presented on behalf of the Department of Maine by 1st Vice Com- VISIT WWW.LEGION.ORG/RENEW mander Matthew Jabaut, right, at Camden Post 30 June meeting.

6 THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 President’s Message The American Legion Family look forward to working with our sistence of my husband and the Service Department of Maine I American Legion Department Com- Officer, we were able to transfer him to mander Scott Paradis, and Sons of The Togus. Togus was much better for him Helping Togus VA Hospital & Maine Veterans American Le- taking care of his needs and being exactly gion Com- what everyone needed. Unfortunately, he e are pleased to announce our speaks volumes to mander Scott passed away a week later, but we were W American Legion Family Project caregivers, patients and Morton this grateful for the time Togus did give us. for 2018-2019 for Legion Commander their family members. year, as well as We are so fortunate to have one of Scott Paradis, Auxiliary President Joan The investment in the our entire Le- the best VA Hospitals in the country, and Caron, and SAL Commander Scott Mor- well-being of patients gion Family. what better way to pay homage to it, by ton! Helping our VA Hospital at Togus and caregivers tells I am so giving back. When I spoke with Volun- and Maine Veterans. them you care about excited with teer Services Director Jonathan and asked We are so fortunate to have one of their comfort and safe- our Member- what was needed, he told me about “The the best VA Hospitals in the country, and ty-it tells them that ship Theme Red Coat Ambassadors”, who are the what better way to pay homage to it, by they matter. this year- Hon- volunteers who greet the Veterans at the giving back. Chief ,Voluntary Services The American Legion Family goal is oring our Mili- Outpatient Unit, sometimes have to wheel Director Jonathan Barczyk told us about to raise enough money to buy at least 4 tary and Fo- PRESIDENT patients to different parts of the hospital, “The Red Coat Ambassadors”, who are Stryker Transport Chairs for a total of cusing on our JOAN CARON either for blood work or x-rays, and the the volunteers who greet the Veterans at $12,000. As a Legion Family, we should Female Veter- wheelchairs they have are old and heavy the Outpatient Unit. These volunteers be able to do this to help our Veterans and ans. and often have a hard time. So, he intro- have to wheel patients to different parts of volunteers. Please mail your donation to I am honored to represent Mary Ed- duced me to the Stryker Transport Chair. the hospital, either for blood work or x- The American Legion, Department of wards Walker, the first and only female When it comes to patient experience, de- rays, and the wheelchairs they have are Maine, earmarked, “Family Project”, 5 Medal of Honor recipient, who served tails matter. The Stryker TC is designed to old and heavy and often have a hard time. Verti Drive, Winslow, Maine 04901. during the American Civil War and was create a comfortable, welcoming and safe So, he introduced us to the Stryker Thank you for all you do for our Vet- the first female U.S. Army surgeon. environment that speaks volumes to care- Transport Chair. When it comes to patient erans, our military, our children and This year, as we honor our female givers, patients and their family members. experience, details matter. The Stryker youth, and our community. veterans and our military, I am pleased to The investment in the well-being of pa- TC is designed to create a comfortable, Remember “WE DARE TO CARE” announce our American Legion Family tients and caregivers tells them you care welcoming and safe environment that because our Veterans matter. Project for 2018-2019! Helping our VA about their comfort and safety-it tells Hospital at Togus. them that they matter. Our VA Hospital at Togus is very The American Legion Family goal is SAL Detachment dear to me. The first time I ever saw To- to raise enough money to buy at least 4 gus I was around 6 or 8 years old. My Stryker Transport Chairs for a total of Commander grandfather, who was a WWI Veteran, $12,000. I am pleased to announce that Installation was a patient there. I, along with my sis- the Auxiliary has already raised $610 to- Ceremony: SAL Lead ters, went to visit him with our mom. I ward the project over the summer. Candidate for NVC-East recall not being allowed to go inside the Also, the Togus Supply Closet is in Mike Cotton, right, per- hospital and so sat outside on a park need of supplies. To help out as I travel to forms the Installation Cer- bench while my mom visited him. I also different units this year, I will be carrying emony for the newly elect- had an uncle who served in WWII and the a red, white, and blue basket along with ed 2018-19 SAL Detach- Korean War who continuously received me for comfort items. The items needed ment Commander Scott help from Togus. I remember my mom include shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush- Morton, left, while Depart- telling my younger self that it was be- es, toothpaste, and powder. These items ment Commander Scott cause he had a hard time with the war and need to be TRAVEL SIZE, not full size. Paradis, center, looks on. the hospital was helping him. Looking Thank you for all you do for our Vet- back, needless to say, they suffered from erans, our military, our children and what we now call PTSD. As time went youth, and our community. by, I again visited Togus. This time for Remember “WE DARE TO CARE” my father-in-law after the local hospital because our Veterans matter. couldn’t meet his needs and, with the per-

Auxiliary President Installation Ceremony: Joan Caron, right, receives a beautiful bouquet of flowers from PDP Jeri Greenwell, left, during the Legion Family Installation Ceremony held at the 2018-19 Auxiliary Officers: Front row, left to right: 7th DDVP Joyce Spectacular Event Center Michaud, 1st DDVP Marian Merrill, Installing Sergeant-at-Arms Jen Caron, on June 16. Joan was newly elected Department President Joan Caron, Installing Chaplain, junior installed as the Auxiliary member Evelyn Caron, Officer Jeri Greenwell, and Department Secretary Department President 2018- Michelle McRae. Back row, left to right, NECA Ann Durost, 2nd DDVP Linda 19. Jack, Department Chaplain Tina Farley, 3rd DDVP Diane Munsey, Department Historian Stephanie Wilson, Department Treasurer Nancy True, Department Sergeant-at-Arms Veronica Gurney, Department Vice President Ginny Chaput, 6th DDVP Barbara Ramsdell and 4th DDVP Michelle Colby.

THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 7 Service Office Update ood morning! As we enter the dog decide if this program is the best for the again. I will send out my Post Service DENCE. VA claims that are denied and G days of summer, please keep in mind veteran. Officer Newsletter the week of the 15th have not been appealed within the appro- that the older or PLEASE READ AND RESPOND with the next class. [email protected] priate time frame require “New and Mate- more seasoned TO YOUR MAIL FROM THE VA! You do not have to be a post service rial Evidence” to be reopened. It is some- veterans in our APPEALS OF CLAIMS. Appeals officer to attend training. You just have to times futile and frustrating to the veteran ranks have a have very strict time lines. See the at- care and want to make a difference. to keep resubmitting the same claim as it very hard time tached chart! These dates are chiseled in PSO Contact Information. Post will most likely be denied. this time of year. STONE. Do not lose benefits by waiting Service Officers, as a minimum, please NEW WAYS TO APPLY FOR VA I call on all le- too long to appeal the denial of your send us your full name, Post, telephone HEALTHCARE gionnaires to claim; if warranted. number (your phone number will not be Sign up for VA Healthcare. Sign-up take the time to 12 months from notification letter, to released) and email address. The purpose for VA Healthcare can now be done three check on them. file a Notice of Disagreement. is so that members of your post can con- ways! The Department of Veterans Af- The VA is 60 days from Statement of Case to tact you for local assistance and also so fairs (VA) announced today it has elimi- changing it file an appeal to the BVA. that I can contact you, by phone or email, nated paper signature requirements for seems daily; the 30 days from Supplemental Statement if we hear from a member in your post Veterans wishing to enroll in VA health Compensation SERVICE OFFICER of Case to file an appeal to the BVA. that needs assistance. care. Effective immediately, VA has and Pension 120 days from the mailing date of aa DSO Newsletter. To sign up for the amended its enrollment regulations to CARL CURTIS exam depart- Board of Veterans Appeals Decision to newsletter, please email your contact in- allow Veterans to complete enrollment ment has fully file to progress to formation to applications for enrollment in VA health moved to the third floor of 205. It looks the US Court of [email protected] care by telephone without the need for a like they will be staying there for the long Appeals for Veter- and state in the paper signature. term. The primary care has all moved to ans Clams. body of your email By adding this telephone application building 205 as well on the 2nd floor. So, if Contacting the if you would like option to VA’s regulations with this you have a doctor’s appointment, please DSO for Assis- your name listed in amendment, VA will now offer three give yourself a little extra time. Parking is tance by Tele- the newsletter as ways to enroll. This option provides Vet- still problematic but they have been using phone. Please just well as permission erans a convenient third enrollment op- shuttles from the parking lot by building leave your name, to link to your email tion. 200. phone number, and address through the Paper - VA Form 10-10 EZ. We all by now should know that the who you are work- newsletter. The Call 1-877-222-VETS (8387), Mon- appeals process is going to change in Feb- ing with. newsletter is Fri between 8 am and 8 pm, EST. ruary of 2019. Until then, the old appeal Financial As- emailed out month- On-Line at www.vets.gov! process is still in effect. That is why I sistance. Keep in ly. The newsletter TOGUS VA WOMEN’S CLINIC. have the appeal time line still in the arti- mind that requests was developed as a If you haven’t already heard, there is a cle. The Rapid Appeals Modernization for financial needs way to stay in touch Women Veterans Clinic here at Togus. It Program (RAMP) continues; it is another should be directed with Post Service specializes in women’s health issues. option for veterans to have their appeal to your town/city Officers and to keep Please keep in mind that there are medical decided. It’s a preview of what the appeals for general assis- them up to date on conditions that may be claimable for the process will be like after February. It has tance (GA), and changes and sources children of women veterans who served in changed a little in its development. When either a local Le- of information that certain areas and/or on certain ships that it first started, a veteran had to be asked to gion post for a pos- is of value to our are presumptive for Agent Orange. If you participate, and opt-in letters were sent sible fundraiser or the American Legion veterans. The newsletter contains active are a woman veteran it is a good idea to out. The VA has sent out four different Department Headquarters. In addition, we links to a variety of resources for veterans give us a call or look for more information groups over the last five months. A mes- can make referrals to other service organi- as well as links to you, so you can better on www.va.gov. sage came out two weeks ago that opened zations, but we do not have the funds to serve the members of your post. We are PLEASE USE THE DSO TO up the RAMP program to all veterans. So pay rent, mortgage, credit card bills or not doing mailings at this time. TRANSMIT YOUR CLAIMS/ now a veteran can ask to be part of the other ongoing bills. If you have chil- INTENT TO FILE. Some veterans EVIDENCE TO THE VA; THIS EN- new appeals process. The veteran can dren, mention TFA to the Department are not ready to file a claim or are looking SURES A PAPER TRAIL AND EVI- choice one of two lanes. The first is the Adjutant when you call to see if you are for additional information. In that case DENCE IT WAS SUBMITTED! You supplemental claim review lane, and the eligible to apply. you can execute an Intent to File with our can either mail it or drop it off in the of- second is the higher level review lane. PSO Training Seminar. The Post office. That is NOT a claim for benefits. fice! They have small differences, but the bot- Service Officer Training has taken a You have 1 year to file your claim; one DSO CONTACT INFORMATION. tom line is that the standard is that the month off because most have vacations year period! Failure to file in one year We are located at Togus VA Medical appeal will be decided within 125 days. I and other activities that the summer of- starts the clock on your claim from the Center, Building 205, Room 318. You would ask that the veteran calls the office fers. For that reason, you have not seen day you file. DO NOT FORGET TO can contact us by telephone at 207-623- before he or she decides to opt-in. This my emails about classes. Well as the sum- FOLLOW UP AND FILE YOUR 5726, Fax at 207-621-4821, or by email at way we can discuss the differences and mer winds down we are going to pick up CLAIM! NEW AND MATERIAL EVI- More SERVICE OFFICE UPDATE, Page 8 Post Service Officer Of The Year: Windham Post 148 Service Officer Henry “Chuck” Whynot, left, receives Post Service Officer of the Year Award by Department Service Officer Carl Curtis at the Annual State Convention in Bangor on June 16.

8 THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 2018 State Convention Awards Bangor, Maine June 15-17, 2018 onvention Awards 2018 Post Adjutant of the Year Award to Winslow-Holbrook-Merritt Post 1, Rock- 100% Post Membership by Dec. 31, C Children & Youth Scholarship - $500 David R. Tanguay, Field-Allen Post 148, land 2017 to: scholarships: Zoe Elizabeth Petit of North Windham Honorable Mention for Post Newslet- First District Waterboro, Audrey Varney of Turner, Ja- Outstanding District Commander, ter – Large Member Category to Tardiff- Kennebunkport Memorial Post 159, cob R. Brewer of Southport, Cody Roy of Roger’s Rangers to William J. Cossette, Belanger Post 39, Madison Kennebunkport Monmouth, Cole Lapointe of Hampden, Wiscasset Honorable Mention for Post Newslet- Second District River Fenton of Harrington, Reece Voisine Outstanding Post Commander, Tony’s ter – Medium Member Category to War Randall and Mac Vane Post 142, Peaks of Fort Kent Tigers to Joseph T. Donahue, Brunswick Memorial Post 30, Camden Island Daniel E. Lambert Scholarship - $1000 Americanism Award to Linda Ouelette Honorable Mention for Post Newslet- Field-Allen Post 148, Windham scholarship to Jonah D. Sautter, Lisbon and Katelyn “Kit-Kat” Carlow ter – Small Member Category to Kinney- Fifth District Falls, and Kaila A. Roy, Hamlin Post Americanism Award to Benjamin Melquist Post 34, St. George Frank W. Shaw Post 137, Fryeburg James V. Day Scholarship - $500 Berry Post 50, Unity and Field-Allen Post Fourth Estate Media Award Sixth District scholarship to Anthony Sousa, Augusta, 148, Windham (Newspaper) to Charles Crosby & Keith War Memorial Post 30, Camden and Ashton Heald, Madison First Place Post History Book to Rob- Spiro, The Cryer Baird, Calderwood, Morrison, Parsons Humanitarian of the Year Award to ert K. Place, Charles S. Hatch Post 79, Ber- Fourth Estate Media Award Post 33, North Haven Legionnaire Dale Midgley, Kennebunk wick (Newspaper) to John Swinconeck & Darcy Eight District Humanitarian Citizen Award to Susan Second Place Post History Book to Moore, Brunswick Times Record Phippsburg Memorial Post 216, Hornbeck, York Beach Norman D Carver Jr, Camden War Memo- Fourth Estate Media Award Phippsburg Educator of the Year Award to Eric rial Post 30, Camden (Magazine) to David S. Neally, Maine Sen- Eleventh District Sherman, Greenville Consolidated School Honorable Mention for Post History iors Magazine Benjamin Berry Post 50, Unity Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Book to Brian Gavang, Coombs-Mountfort Recruiter of the Year to David R. Tan- Grant-Staples Post 183, Brooks to Officer Jerry R. Locke, South Berwick Post 158, Lisbon guay, Field-Allen Post 148, Windham Fourteenth District Firefighter of the Year Award to Chief First Place Post History Scrapbook to Post Service Officer of the Year to Towne-Holmbom Post 116, Monson Dana R. Hatton, Charlotte Volunteer Fire David R. Tanguay, Field Allen Post 148, Henry “Chuck” Wynot, Field-Allen Post Stott-Flanders Post 165, Sangerville Dept. Windham 148, Windham Sixteenth District EMT/Paramedic of the Year Award to First Place Post Newsletter to Field- Appreciation Award to Rachael Currie, Frank B. Holden Post 52, Oakfield Gary L. Bennett, Naples Allen Post 148, Windham Office Manager, The American Legion, Seventeenth District Legionnaire of the Year Award to Jan Honorable Mention for Post Newslet- Department of Maine Grass-Goding Post 208, Masardis C. Gaudio, Spruce Head ter – Extra Large Member Category to

Service Office Update would hate to miss you. That said, you are always welcome to stop in the DSO (Continued from Page 8) Office. REQUESTING A DSO PRESENTA- Special Award: Department [email protected], TION AT YOUR AREA/DISTRICT Service Officer Carl Curtis, left, presents [email protected], or ju- OR SPECIAL EVENT. If you are in- Past Department Service Officer [email protected]. We are here to assist terested in having us speak at your area or Amedeo “Deo” Lauria, right, with a you Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am – district meeting or event, just contact us to special award for his dedicated service 3:00 pm, on Friday the hours are from set up a time and date! Requests are han- and commitment to Veterans in the State 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. We are closed on dled on a first come first serve status; sub- of Maine and to The American Legion, Federal Holidays and Patriot’s Day. Just ject to the availability of travel funds. Department of Maine at the Annual a reminder, it is always a good idea to Please set aside at least 30 minutes of State Convention in Bangor on June 16. make an appointment rather than drop in, your agenda for the presentation. as we may be seeing other veterans and 2018 Resolutions Action Taken at State Convention

he American Legion, Department of Resolution 3 Holding more than One T Maine Resolutions Vote— National and/or Department Office at One Convention Floor, June 16, 2018 Time – Resolution Committee votes Resolution 1 Organizational Struc- ought to pass as written. MOTION ture—WITHDRAWN BY TASK PASSED FORCE FOR THE FUTURE Resolution 4 Organizational Structure Resolution 2 Transfer of Post, District (Procedures for Department Adjutant and Property—Resolution Committee votes Department Finance Officer Position) – ought to pass with the following amend- Resolution Committee votes ought to pass ments: with the following amendments: Remove subordinate thereto (1) Add an (s) to Vice Commander Department Of Maine PSO Class: Post Service Officer Class held (1) Remove Department Commander (2) Should be qualification of the at Headquarters in May. In attendance, front row, left to right, Josephine and replace with DEC in all ap- candidates Eltzroth-Topsham Post 202, Joy Bordeau-Rumford Post 24, Maureen Malley- propriate places. MOTION PASSED Hallowell Post 6, and Julie Kern-Oakland Post 51. Back row, left to right, (2) Change (10) days and replace Resolution 5 Organizational Structure – Ronald Cropley-Unity Post 50, Cathy Merrill-Naples Post 155, Steve Burgess- with (30) days. WITHDRAWN BY TASK FORCE Bangor Post 12, Mike Rolnick-Bangor Post 12, Kirk Thurston-Rumford Post 24, MOTION PASSED FOR THE FUTURE and Jeffrey Foss-Lisbon Post 158.

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VETERAN OF THE MONTH—June Sharon Jean Clark So. Paris Veterans Home

HARON JEAN Paula Dawn Hughes, three S CLARK, Air Force— grandsons and two great A/3C grandsons. Sharon was born on After the service, Sharon May 29, 1936 in Erwin, worked in a flower shop in West Virginia and grew up Portland, Maine doing cler- in Kingwood, West Virgin- ical/bookkeeping duties. ia, where she graduated She then worked for Keyser from Kingwood High Elementary in Keyser, West School. Virginia for approximately In November 1954, 20 years. Sharon enrolled Sharon enlisted into the and graduated from Pierre’s United States Air Force and Beauty school in 1993 at 57 was stationed at Lackland years old. She owned and Air Force Base in Texas and Otis Air operated her own salon in Ft. Fairfield, Force Base in Massachusetts. She worked Maine. as a clerk for the 564th Air Defense Group Sharon has a smile on her face when- (ADG) and earned the National Defense ever someone mentions her life long service medal. She was discharged on friend Christine Copen from Kingwood, May 7, 1955. West Virginia. Sharon met and married Sgt. Hobart Sharon came to the Maine Veterans' E. Rogers while in the Air Force and di- Home in August 2016. She enjoys church vorced in 1957. She remarried in 1959 to services, music, activities, the kindness of Donald A. Clark (Army). Sharon has two the staff, her meals & ice cream!! daughters, Debra Denise Harmon and Thank You Sharon for your service! VETERAN OF THE MONTH—July Donald C. Austin So. Paris Veterans Home

ONALD C. AUSTIN, After the service, Donald D Army—1945-1947 worked at Wilner Wood PFC Products. He then took a Donald was born on position through the Nor- Sept. 9, 1927 and grew up in way Highway Department North Norway with 8 sib- and worked there for 37 lings. He got drafted into the years before retiring. Army on Nov. 14, 1945 and Donald was married for 63 was stationed in Fort Bragg years. He has one daughter North Carolina where he and four grandchildren. He worked as a mail carrier. came to the Maine Veter- Donald earned the WWII ans’ Home in December Victory Medal, Good Con- 2017 and enjoys doing duct Medal, Rifleman Medal and the Ar- crafts, physical therapy and visiting with my of Occ. Medal (Japan). He was dis- his roommates. charged on Feb. 18, 1947. While he was Donald enjoys visiting with old in the service, he got to meet General friends and new ones, and loves getting Douglas MacArthur. wonderful care from the staff. Thank You Donald for your service!

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10 THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 2018 American Legion Baseball State Tournament Results Giant Flags Pay Off Senior Legion State Tournament Scores: ver see a business flying a large Success Stories E American flag? Giant flags are very Congratulations! The following Posts Game 1 – Coastal Landscape 12 Quirk Motor City 5 expensive. Even one of these flags can below have earned big credit in 2018 to Game 2 – Pastime 1 Hampden 0 give your Post a big financial boost spend at Emblem Sales in 2019: Game 3 – Bessey Motors 1 Yankee Ford 0 through Flag Rewards. Consider ap- Remember: Your Post earns 10¢ for Game 4 – Bangor Coffee News 7 Augusta 2 proaching these businesses and ask them each $1 spent on American flags by your Game 5 – Hampden 4 Quirk Motor City 3 to support your Post. Post or sponsors! Game 6 – Yankee Ford 10 Augusta 2 Game 7 – Coastal Landscape 8 Pastime 3 Over $700 earned: Over $200 earned (continued): Game 8 – Bangor Coffee News 5 Bessey Motors 0 Game 9 –Yankee Ford 7 Pastime 5 1. Ankeny, IA Post 42 21. Wartburg, TN Post 149 Game 10—Bessey Motors 7 Hampden 6 Over $600 earned: 22. Dunkirk, NY Post 62 Game 11 – Coastal Landscape 5 Bangor Coffee News 3 (10 innings) 2. Bay City, MI Post 18 23. Des Plaines IL Post 36 Game 12 – Bangor Coffee News 3 Yankee Ford 2 Over $300 earned: 24. Greenville, NY Post 291 Game 13 – Bessey Motors 3 Coastal Landscape 1 3. Newburgh, IN Post 44 25. Mason, MI Post 148 Game 14 – Bessey Motors 1 Bangor Coffee News 0 4. Locust Valley, NY Post 962 26. Hominy, OK Post 142 Championship Game – Coastal Landscape 4 Bessey Motors 3 5. Hiawatha, KS Post 66 27. Columbus, MS Post 69 6. Horseheads, NY Post 442 28. Siloam Springs, AR Post 29 7. Salt Lake City, UT Post 112 29. Bellingham, WA Post 7 Junior Legion State Tournament Results: 8. Lily Dale, NY Post 1280 Over $150 earned: 9. Jonesville, MI Post 195 30. Little Falls, MN Post 46 Game 1 –Yarmouth-S3 7 Fairfield-N2 4 Over $200 earned: 31. Powell, WY Post 26 Game 2 – Hampden-N1 8 Topsham-S4 2 10. Watertown, WI Post 189 32. Petoskey, MI Post 194 Game 3 – Auburn-S2 9 Bangor-N3 5 11. Ludlow, VT Post 36 33. Hudson, MI Post 180 Game 4 – Messalonskee-N4 10 Thirsty Turf-S1 9 12. Bellows Falls, VT Post 37 34. Marseilles, IL Post 235 Game 5 – Thirsty Turf 5 Bangor 4 13. Wolverine, MI Post 122 35. Archbold, OH Post 311 Game 6 – Fairfield 8 Topsham 5 14. Pinckneyville, IL Post 2504 36. Newton, IA Post 111 Game 7 – Hampden 19 Yarmouth 0 15. Bismarck, ND Post 1 37. Gardiner, ME Post 4 Game 8 – Messalonskee 9 Auburn 6 16. Warsaw, NY Post 532 38. Genesco, NY Post 271 Game 9 – Fairfield 7 Yarmouth 0 17. Glidden, IA Post 386 39. Newfane, NY Post 873 Game 10 – Thirsty Turf 7 Auburn 2 18. Farwell, MI Post 558 40. Urbana, IL Post 71 Game 11 – Hampden 9 Messalonskee 1 Game 12 – Messalonskee 6 Fairfield 0 Game 13 – Hampden 7 Thirsty Turf 2 Game 14 – Hampden 6 Messalonskee 5 Make Your Next Flag Purchase Count! Buy from The American Legion American Legion  100% Made in the USA Baseball Well  Top-Quality construction Government standards  Low Prices Represented: The American Legion, Dept. of Maine Baseball Director David Support your local veterans as they serve your community! Gray, left, Past Dept. Your Flag purchase gives direct financial support Commander and recently elected NECA Randall Kluj, to your local American Legion Post # ______

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THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 11 American Legion 100th Centennial Celebration — Bits ′N Pieces — Ideas and Information Resources canism award, National Commander’s Camden Post 30 Send Us your History! award for post’s all- time high in mem- Camden Post 30 was presented with bership as well as nine consecutive years the 100% Membership award. Thanks of all-time highs in membership. Dave goes to every member of Post 30 for pay- Tanguay received the Adjutant of the Local Historical Society, Muse- ing their dues by December 31. Year and Recruiter of the Year awards. ums: Historian Norman Carver again was Unit 148 received several awards, honored with the Department 2nd place including National Recognition as the award for History Scrapbook. Also, Post best example of the use of the 9/11 grant 30 received the Post Excellence Award. Post members: funds they received with their Naturaliza-

Online sources: tion program last fall. Madison Post 39 Individual Recruiter awards went to Post Files: Madison Unit 39 for their donations Commander Mel Greenier, David Watts of $25 to St. Judes Children’s hospital in and First Vice Commander Rebecca memory of Alta Vicniere, $50 to help Cummings. Newsletter 1st place to Editor American Legion Department of mailing boxes to deployed military for the Dave Tanguay and Post History Scrap- Maine Records: Comcast project, $50 to VAVS for com- book 1st place to Editor Dave Tanguay. fort items, $25 to Camp Tall Pines, $50 to Post member John Wilson donated Mad@Cancer team. his 1952 M-37 Dodge truck to the Legion Since last report, Maxine Dube and post on June 14. Within a few minutes Newspaper microfiche from li- her helpers, Marie Wing and Barbara Wy- after the transaction, the post transferred brary man, have mailed out $30,571.78 worth the vehicle to: Dan Wirtz, A Company, of coupons. 1st BN 3rd ACTB, Joint Military Cadets ALR Chapter 39 donated $150 to of America under a Memorandum of Un- Angel Flight, $100 to American Legion derstanding. The M-37 will be used by the Caring Tree Program, $250 for Somerset Cadet Corp. for training. The Legion still Special Olympics and $160 to Dirigo retains the use of the vehicle for specific POST HISTORY Girls State. events such as food drives, parades, etc. At the Legion Memorial Day Open Barrows-Skidgel Post 105, Newport Windham Post 148 House, WWII Veteran, T5 Robert Miele, ccording to the 1936 Newport Annual post in memory of all who served was held Kudos to Windham Post 148 for re- US Army Signal Corp. received his A Report, Article 57 asked for the town after the Memorial Day parade. It is called ceiving the Americanism Award. This is WWII campaign medals that he did not of Newport to deed the property acquired by the Veterans Memorial Park. The stone ded- the 3rd consecutive Americanism Award receive upon his separation after WWII. the Town to The American Legion Post 105 icating the park was donated by Newport for the post. with the plan that “said deed shall contain Monuments and rests on the dam side of the Post 148 Service Officer Henry Lisbon Post 158 the provision that the wharf and swimming post. The swim front remains there for the “Chuck” Whynot received the Depart- Students at Lisbon Community and beach shall be for the use of the public” next generations to swim, to fish from the ment of Maine, Service Officer of the Sugg Middle Schools were recognized for Since then, the Barrows-Skidgel American shore, come for a quick picnic lunch and Year award. This is Chuck’s 2nd Service outstanding leadership and good citizen Legion Post 105 has seen many changes, enjoy the outdoors. Officer Award in the last three years. He traits. Receiving the Distinguished WWII and several other wars and conflicts, We kicked off our summer fun in June was honored for his continued support of Achievement Awards were Ethan Brown each just as devastating as the ones before with 5 musical events scheduled (so far) to the Homeless Vet Food Pantry in Port- (Sugg), Dylan Bailey and Julia Richter them. The first name change came after take place in Veterans Memorial Park. land. (Lisbon Community). Receiving Honora- WWII and the second after the Vietnam These are all free to the public so bring your Congratulations to the post on receiv- ble Mention were Katherine Tibbetts War to honor 2 of our own that went to war blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon. ing the Post Excellence Award, 1st place (Sugg), Vanessa St. Pierre, Kelvin Harris and didn’t return home. The Post has wel- The kitchen will be open at the Legion for for Post History, 1st place for Post News- and Gregory Blackwell (Lisbon Commu- comed home many Veterans since, each all of our events so you can grab a snack letter, 100% Membership award, Ameri- nity). with his and now her own story. and enjoy our peaceful piece of the Sebasti- Other changes came in the form of remodel- cook Valley. We had our first outdoor fami- ing inside and enclosing the two porches to ly friendly movie, free to the public, in the Post History add much needed space to the Post. The park night on June 15. most recent remodel expanded the kitchen Every Monday morning from 7 - 11, Scrapbook Winner: and completely modernizing the main hall, the post is open with coffee and homemade Department Historian Jef- with a higher ceiling, new walls, flooring muffins for $1. Come read the paper, play frey Stevenson, left, presents and lighting. cribbage or just chat with friends. 1st Place Post History During all of this time American Le- All scheduled events and updates will Scrapbook award to Editor gion Post 105 has been a center of the Com- be posted on the Barrows-Skidgel American David Tanguay, Field-Allen munity, for our Veterans and the towns peo- Legion Post 105 Facebook page, The Roll- Post 148, Windham at the ple. If you grew up in Newport, you proba- ing Thunder, and the sign in front of the Annual State Convention in bly have memories of attending Scouts, Legion. If you would like to sponsor one of Bangor on Jun 15. birthday parties, weddings, showers and all these events please call, text, or email Kim **Field-Allen Post 148 also other types of celebrations in this building. Lander at 207-341-0787/ won 1st Place for the best You probably learned to swim at the swim [email protected]. Post Newsletter** front and fished from the shores; you might even have stolen your first kiss in the park during the 4th of July fireworks. During this time, the membership of the Post has ebbed and flowed, Veterans and families have come and gone along with the importance of the building with the towns’ people. November 11th So it’s time to start a new chapter at the Make Plans NOW to Acknowledge Barrows-Skidgel American Legion. To begin this new start, on Memorial Day, a this VERY Important Day! ceremony to dedicate the park behind the Barrows_Skidgel Post 105, Newport

12 THE MAINE LEGIONNAIRE, AUGUST 2018 100th Annual State Convention Award Presentations June 15-16 at Spectacular Event Center, Bangor

Law Officer Of The Year: Officer Jerry R. Locke of South Berwick, left, re- ceives the Law Officer of the year award from Law and Order Chair- man Kirk Thurston. Roger’s Rangers: District 7 Commander William J. Cossette of Wiscasset receives the 2017-18 Roger’s Rangers EMT/Paramedic Of The Award for Outstanding Post Commander. Back, left to Year: Law and Order Chairman right, Department Commander Randall Kluj, 2nd Vice Kirk Thurston, left, presents EMT/ Commander Matthew Jabaut, and PNC Anthony Jordan. Paramedic of the Year award to Gary L. Bennett of Naples while Commander Randall Kluj gives his applause to the presentation.

Firefighter Of The Year: Humanitarian Citizen Award: This years Humani- Chief Dana R. Hatton of Charlotte tarian Citizen award went to Susan Hornbeck of York Beach, Volunteer Fire Dept. gives thanks to Me. Ms. Hornbeck received this award for her heroic action of those in attendance after receiving the taking part in saving the life of District 9 Commander Donald Tony’s Tigers: Joseph T. Donahue, center, re- Firefighter of the Year award present- Chase of Winthrop who was in a terrible accident in 2017. She ceives the 2017-18 Tony’s Tigers award for Outstand- ed by Law and Order Chairman Kirk is seen here speaking of her experience to those in attendance ing Post Commander. Presenting the award is PNC Thurston. along with her son Hunter who was also extremely helpful at Commander Anthony “Tony” Jordan, right, and Dept. the scene of the accident. Left to right, Commander Randall 1st Vice Commander Scott Paradis, left. Kluj, PDC Edward J. Roach Jr., Hunter, Donald Chase, and Winthrop Post 40 Commander Colin Hewett.

Adjutant Of The Year: David R. Tanguay, Adju- tant of Windham Post 148, receives Post Adjutant of the Year award from Dept. Commander Randall Kluj, right, and Dept. Adjutant Paul L’Heureux, left. This is the first time The Appreciation Award: Department Commander Randall Kluj, left, and American Legion, Department Adjutant Paul L’Heureux, right, present Office Manager Rachael Department of Maine Currie with an Appreciation award for her dedication and commitment to The has presented this American Legion, Department of Maine and for her devotion to The Maine Le- award. gionnaire newspaper which won 1st place Nationally in 2017 and recently again in 2018. Adjutant L’Heureux is seen here expressing a few words of appreciation Photos by Department Historian Jeffrey Stevenson after presenting Mrs. Currie her award.

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SCOTT PARADIS PAUL L’HEUREUX TOMMY ADKINS MATTHEW JABAUT DEBRA COUTURE ALFRED MCKAY JEFFREY STEVENSON Commander Adjutant Finance Officer 1st Vice Commander 2nd Vice Commander Americanism Historian Corinna Post 73 Auburn Post 153 Stockton Springs Post 157 Topsham Post 202 Litchfield Post 181 Damariscotta Post 42 Bath Post 21

KELLY ELA JASON HALL PATRICIA THURSTON RANDALL KLUJ CARL CURTIS MAUREEN MALLEY Sergeant-At-Arms Judge Advocate Chaplain NECA Service Officer Ass’t Service Officer Naples Post 155 Gray Post 86 Rumford Post 24 Milo Post 41 Brunswick Post 20 Hallowell Post 6 Help Keep our Maine American Legion Programs Alive! Support our Veterans and Donate Today!

our donation will help support Vet- button. Y erans in the state of Maine as well as Children & Youth Programs and other You may also mail your check paya- various programs of The American Le- ble to The American Legion, Department gion. A few of our programs are listed of Maine, 5 Verti Drive, Winslow, below. For a complete listing, please visit Maine 04901-0727. Please indicate on www.mainelegion.org. the check The American Legion program Support Maine Veterans and Buy Maine American Legion Programs: you are contributing to. General Fund, Vet Aid, Homeless Vets, Thank you in advance for your dona- your Centennial Coin Today! Legion Baseball, Dirigo Boys State, Ora- tion. It is generous donors like you that torical, Jr. Shooting Program, Beals help provide the assistance needed to he Department of Maine re- TO PAY BY CHECK OR Hours, and Maine Special Olympics. keep our programs alive so we can contin- To pay by credit card, please visit ue to provide support to our fellow Veter- T cently released a Centennial MONEY ORDER, please send www.mainelegion.org and select the ans, service members and their families. Coin in celebration of 100 years of payment in the amount of $10/coin, service to Veterans, families and plus $5 shipping and handling up to local communities. All proceeds 5 coins to: The American Legion, Centennial Raffle Program will go towards helping Veterans in Department of Maine, 5 Verti the State of Maine, their families Drive, Winslow, Maine 04901- and various programs in The Ameri- 0727. Please make sure to include a Get your Engraved Henry can Legion that require much need- return address for shipping purpos- Rifle Raffle Ticket Today! ed assistance. Coins can be pur- es. Please include an additional $5 Ticket Price $10 chased online by visiting for every 5 coins purchased. Contact your local Post for www.mainelegion.org, calling De- Coins are also available for free tickets or call Department HQ partment directly at 207-873-3229 pick up at $10 each. You may pick at 207-873-3229. or by check or money order. The up your order at The American Le- coins are $10 each plus $5 shipping/ gion, Department of Maine, 5 Verti Drawing will be held handing. Drive, Winslow, Maine 04901- June 1, 2019 0727.

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The Old American Legion Post A Message from the Director of The Four Pillars Maine American Legion Riders Donald G. Hands, 100th Anniv. Chairman most relevant to our nation’s vital security reetings sisters who will never see the light of day, interests. The American Legion works from The no card at Christmas, or no fitting them in Special to The Maine Legionnaire closely with each branch of the U.S. G American Le- at the table for Thanksgiving. They won't Armed Forces in an effort to stay well gion Riders of be attending your child's graduation or he Four Pillars—Part Three informed about issues that affect our the State of your child's wedding. Ladies and gentle- (A teenager learns about The Ameri- troops and our military families. As such, T Maine. men, they made the ultimate sacrifice. can Legion and asks important questions.) The American Legion continues to make My mes- The families of these 480 brothers and “No, no, no; Parade and uniforms troop strength and military quality of life sage is going to sisters need a place to come, a place to were important, but The American Legion a top priority. The American Legion’s be a bit differ- sit, a place to touch the name of their isn’t all about the parades or uniforms”. national-security position is multifaceted. ent today. I loved one. What better place than the “It was and is all about the veterans and Key aspects include: want to discuss Maine home of the largest Veterans Or- supporting our way of life as Americans”. •A well-funded, well-equipped and the POW/MIA ganization in the world. An organization “The parades showed the public the Le- well-trained military. monument. To LEGION RIDERS that works to help repatriate the remains gion –but there was a lot that went on •Awareness and surveillance of rogue me, it has a DIRECTOR of fallen Americans around the world and behind the scenes”. nations, terrorist groups and global threats special mean- DONALD MULCAHY represents those that survived. I ask you “Like what?” to U.S. security around the world. ing. I'm proud ladies and gentlemen please donate what “Look here” he handed me a pam- •Support for the Department of to say I knew several men who were you can whether you’re Legion, SAL, phlet entitled {the Four Pillars.} Homeland Security and urging protection POW’s for almost 3 years in Korea, finer Auxiliary, Legion Riders – we’re one What do they mean by pillars? of U.S. borders, ports and other points of gentleman you never met. family. Those are our brothers and sisters. “Pillars are the large stone structures access. What the men and women endured Let us help to honor them, and more im- that hold up the roof. In this case; it •Comprehensive disaster prepared- during captivity is unimaginable. portantly honor the families who have means the beliefs and the missions of The ness. Riders, we wear a POW/MIA patch suffered their loss. American Legion”. • Decent quality of life for troops and on our vest. The monument at Depart- The stone will look like the patch we “Oh.” their families – active-duty and reserve ment Headquarters will bear that same wear so proudly and the new American I see the first one is “Veterans Affairs components alike – that includes reasona- insignia. That is the only portion of the Legion Riders sign will hang prominently and Rehabilitation”. What that all about? ble compensation, benefits, health care, monument not funded currently. Ladies on the building behind it. Please donate to “Keep reading”; the man urged. child care and family-support programs; and gentlemen of the Riders, I'm going to The American Legion, Department of I read out loud – slowly trying to and an efficient and compassionate heal- make a plea with you. As you know, the Maine (black stone project). Help us cap understand it all. ing and transition program for wounded POW/MIA Monument at Department this monument with the stone our patch is For more than 90 years, The Ameri- and ill warriors. Headquarters has been pretty much paid modeled after. can Legion has acted as the nation’s lead- •Matters such as transition to civilian for in its entirety through the sale of the I humbly thank you in advance. No ing advocate for proper health care, eco- life and using the VA health-care system, bricks and donations. This is due to the amount is too small or too large - we nomic opportunity and legal benefits for TRICARE or TRICARE for Life also fall generosity of many of the Auxiliary started with only an idea and look where U.S. military veterans. The Legion was within the realm of national security. The Units, Riders Chapters, and SAL Squad- we are! instrumental in the creation of the Veter- American Legion represents military rons as well and Legionnaires throughout By Donald Mulcahy ans Administration in 1930, and an ardent members during the medical-discharge the State of Maine. The purchasing of American Legion Riders State of Maine Director supporter of its elevation to cabinet status process and assists in their pursuit of edu- bricks is complete and made the building when it became the Department of Veter- cation benefits, employment counseling, possible. ans Affairs in 1989. The relationship be- training and health care. Four hundred and eighty Maine tween VA and The American Legion con- •The American Legion works as an names will be inscribed on these bricks. tinues to evolve today. As it has for dec- advocate for an improved disability- These are the names of our brothers and ades, The American Legion continues to evaluation system within the Department aggressively lobby for adequate funding of Defense by providing counseling, guid- of VA health care, timely access to facili- ance and representation for service mem- ties, fair rulings on benefit claims, and bers through the proceedings of the medi- economic opportunities for those who cal-evaluation and physical-evaluation have come home changed by their mili- boards. Staff regularly meets with mili- tary experiences. A nationwide network tary personnel one-on-one and in group of American Legion department service settings to alert them about the resources officers works diligently to assist veterans and opportunities available as they pre- as they pursue benefits and care they pare to return home. earned and deserve. At the local, state and The third one is “Americanism”. national levels, thousands of Legionnaires Many cultural, moral and patriotic provide countless hours to help veterans values have come under serious attack in obtain their benefits. The American Le- the United States in recent years. Prayer gion provides professional representation has been removed from schools. The U.S. in claims appeals, discharge disputes and flag is no longer protected from anar- transition assistance from active-duty to chists. Boy Scouts of America faces seri- civilian status throughout the country. ous legal duels in the communities it The second one is “National Securi- serves. The institution of marriage is un- ty”. der siege. Immigration laws are defied. The National Security Division of References to God have been challenged The American Legion represents the or- on U.S. currency, in the Pledge of Alle- ganization’s positions on national de- giance and in the public square, all by a fense, homeland security and quality of minority of voices whose vision for life for our service members and their America is far different from that of our families. Since its inception, The Ameri- Founding Fathers. Our nation’s very iden- can Legion has steadfastly supported a tity is at stake as more and more values strong national defense. The American A Proud Member: Holding The American Legion Riders banner is Na- Legion closely monitors issues that are More on “THE FOUR PILLARS”, Page 15 thaniel Elsaesser, the youngest Son member of Naples Post 155.

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bifida, diabetes, cancer and other condi- WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... “The Four Pillars” tions. The Commission on Children & (Continued from Page 14) Youth has focused recent attention on several important national programs, in- District 1 are driven toward extinction. As an organ- cluding the Children’s Miracle Network, ization dedicated to God and country, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Spe- Sanford Post 19; Biddeford Post 26; Limerick Post 55; York Post 56; Old Orchard Post 57; Kennebunk Post 74; Berwick Post 79; North Berwick Post 87; Saco Post 96; Kezar Falls Post 123; with a membership of military veterans cial Olympics, youth-suicide prevention, Bar Mills Post 130; Alfred Post 134; Wells Post 143; Kennebunkport Post 159; that takes deep pride in the U.S. flag and Halloween safety, the Family Support Dayton Post 177; Eliot Post 188; Lebanon Post 214 all it means, The American Legion has Network, Temporary Financial Assis- always been a stalwart champion of patri- tance, Operation: Military Kids, and oth- otism, morality and citizenship. Upon the ers. The American Legion has been a Boys State Graduate Visits pillar of Americanism is The American staunch supporter of the children and Ramsdell Rogers Post 56, York Legion’s devotion to law and order, the youth of our nation since its founding in raising of wholesome youth, respectful 1919. The commitment continues today an McCann, Boys State graduate, the them Ian remarked, “I now understand observance of patriotic holidays and re- for the National Commission on Children I son of Michael and Erin McCann why it is so hard to get things done in membrances, education and law-abiding & Youth as it seeks to improve the well- recently visited Ramsdell Rogers Post 56, (Washington) DC.” citizenship. Among The American Le- being of all children. Every generation of York, to share some of his thoughts about He was “surprised” that some of his gion’s highest Americanism priorities are: veterans knows that the key to the future Maine Boy’s State. peers seemed to know more than some of The fourth one is “Children and of a free and prosperous country is held Boys State was held at Thomas their government counterparts. He Youth”. Hey, that’s me. by the children and youth of today. The College June 17 to 21. Over 200 boys summed up his most important learning The American Legion’s Commission Legion strongly supports traditional fami- attended and one of Ian’s favorite parts of from the event as when you are voting, on Children & Youth manages a pillar of ly values, assistance for at-risk children, the event was “meeting new people”. He “be knowledgeable and do not just check service guided by three main objectives: and activities that promote their healthy was thankful to Post 56 who sponsored something off.” to strengthen the family unit, to support and wholesome development. While there his attendance. The purpose of Boys State is to quality organizations that provide services is no way of knowing what issues will Ian enjoyed hearing from many State provide Maine high school juniors with for children and youth, and to provide face our youth tomorrow, our survival officials including Maine Governor Paul the opportunity to participate in a program communities with well-rounded programs may well depend on the quality of care, LePage. Other speakers were Maine State that supplements their high school courses that meet the physical, educational, emo- education and training that we, as parents Attorney General Janet Mills and Maine in government and its functions. In this tional and spiritual needs of young people. and citizens, provide for young people Treasurer: Terry Hayes. Ian stated, “they program, young men role-play as they The commission works to provide hope today. knew what they were talking about and learn to campaign for local, county and for children who face health, safety, disci- “So you see, there is room for every- helped me understand how the state offices and then organize and carry pline or home-life challenges, and pro- one in the Legion family”. government runs.” out the functions of the state government. vides opportunities for young people to “The Legion family – what do you As for his role playing, Ian served as Reviewing the purpose and processes succeed. The American Legion Child mean by that; I’m not related to every- the State and local Moderator of the of Boy’s State, there is no doubt in my Welfare Foundation provides more than body.” Health and Human Services Committee. mind that Ian learned more about our $500,000 in grants each year to nonprofit “Of course not”, he answered; “But He was also the Local Athletic Director. Government processes and left with a organizations that work to improve the you can share priorities that all Legion- He explained how the group filled greater understanding of what it meant to lives of young people. These grants have naires have”. “Priorities like the Four Pil- out surveys, and based on the surveys; be part of it. aided organ-donor campaigns, supported lars”. participants were designated as Job well done. efforts to help military children cope with “There are other groups that are part “Nationalists” or “Federalists” party By York Post 56 Commander, deployment or the loss of a parent, and of the Legion family” members. Among other activities, they Donald G. Hands funded projects that increased public “Who are they?” took part in campaigns, debates and of awareness of Huntington’s disease, au- ...to be continued (Part 4—The Le- tism, Reye’s syndrome, meningitis, spina gion Family) next issue. Oratorical Scholarship Program he American Legion, Department of tional $1500. The overall national contest Boys State Graduate Visits T Maine High School Oratorical Schol- winner gets an $18,000 scholarship. Sec- York Post 56: Ian McCann, center, a arship Contest will once again be held at ond place takes home $16,000, and third recent graduate of Boys State of Maine pos- Thomas College in Waterville on February gets $14,000. es with his father, Michael, right, and 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Snow Date: February The members of the Oratorical Com- Ramsdell Rogers Post 56 Commander Don- 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. mittee will be working with both Area and ald G. Hands, left. The main purpose of The American District Commanders to prepare Posts and Legion Oratorical Contest “A Constitu- Districts for their local contests. We hope tional Speech Contest” is to develop a to have all Post contests completed by Mid deeper knowledge and appreciation for the -December 2018 and all District contests U.S. Constitution among high school stu- completed by the end of January 2019. dents. Other objectives of the contest in- The 2019 National Finals is April 5-7 clude the development of leadership quali- in Indianapolis, at the Wyndham Indianap- Alfred/ ties, the ability to think and speak clearly olis West. Quarterfinal and semifinal con- and intelligently, and the preparation for tests are scheduled for Saturday, April 6, Waterboro Post acceptance of the duties, responsibilities, with the finals scheduled for Sunday, April 134 Honors the rights and privileges of American citi- 7. Certification of Department winners zenship. is due to National by March 18, 2019. Longtime Young orators will have the oppor- For more information about the Oratorical Member: tunity to earn some of the most generous Contest in Maine, please visit Browns-Emmons Post scholarships. At the Post and District level, www.mainelegion.org, or contact your 134, honors long-time scholarships offered range from $50 - local American Legion Post, or The Amer- member Wesley Leigh- $100, and at the State level $50 - $1500. ican Legion, Department of Maine Head- ton of Waterboro, cen- At the National level, each department quarters at 207-873-3229. Please check out ter, with a presentation (state) winner who is certified and partici- the State and Local Oratorical Contests by of his Fifty Year Cer- pates in the National Oratorical Contest’s visiting National’s website at tificate at the monthly Post meeting on June 7. Left to right, Post members Alden st 1 round receives $1500 and those who www.legion.org/oratorical Gile, Wesley Leighton, and Bob Littlefield. st advance through the 1 round get an addi- Photo by Post Commander Thomas Collins

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Berwick Police Department and the District community based programs such as the Attorney’s Office. His leadership helps to Berwick Library, South Berwick Strawberry foster a successful teamwork approach from Festival, the Berwick Police Benevolent District 1 continued investigation through prosecution, while his Association and Berwick’s Charles S. Hatch work with the Victim’s Advocates office Post #79. results in a better exchange of information One of his strongest qualities is his POST HISTORY and support for those directly impacted by devotion to and support of his family. crime. Captain Locke’s wife and adult children are Webber-LeFebvre Post 74 In 2004, the Berwick Board of all public servants in one form or another Selectmen honored Captain Locke with an and are known as wonderful, caring and award for Outstanding Contribution for compassionate citizens (his son is also a law Exterior Look: The exterior Service to the Community of Berwick. In enforcement officer, serving as a New building of Webber-LeFebvre Post 74 in 2009, Captain Locke received a Hampshire State Trooper!) Kennebunk. departmental commendation for his In his Letter of Recommendation,

Photo by Sergeant-At-Arms & Photographer supervision of the department’s response to Berwick Town Manager Stephen G. Breen R. Savage an armed robbery of the Kennebunk Eldridge wrote: …”Jerry’s leadership skills Savings Bank. and easy-going personality has been crucial For the past decade, Captain Locke has to the development of the department and been an active member of the Southern safety of our citizens”. In the nomination Maine District One Regional Training package, it was noted that Captain Locke is Council where he has been instrumental in dedicated to his department, his profession bringing current, progressive and highly and his fellow citizens…and that our Interior Look: The interior of rated training to officers throughout York community would not have the quality of Kennebunk Post 74 building from the County, ensuring his fellow officers are life everyone enjoys were it not for Commander’s desk. better prepared to serve their communities. individuals of his caliber.

Photo by Sergeant-At-Arms & Photographer For nearly his entire career, Captain Congratulations to you Captain Locke Breen R. Savage Locke has supported the Law Enforcement on your receipt of this most prestigious Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics of award – a fitting recognition for a patriotic Maine, by participating in the runs and policeman who personifies the motto of helping to raise much needed funds. your police department: “We serve because Flag Retirement Additionally, he has always freely we care”. volunteered his personal time to many Ceremony: Webber- LeFebvre Post 74 of Kennebunk held a Flag First Place Post History Book Award Retirement Ceremony on aine Historian Robert Place honors. Flag Day, June 14. Left receives his 8th First Place Trophy! With feedback from the state level, to right, Finance Officer M Robert K. Place of North Berwick Bob persevered and by following Brian McBride, Chap- has done it again! At this year’s 100th department advice and guidelines, he lain John Fleshman, Annual American Legion State recently received his incredible 8th first Commander Dennis Convention in Bangor, Bob’s show place win. Creating a one-year history Lamontagne, Vice Chair- stopping Post History Book won top book involves the kind of effort and man John Gouveia and honors (Best in the state from among all diligence required to construct a college Robert Declerq. Photo by Sergeant-At-Arms & Photographer of Maine’s 17 American Legion yearbook, except very stringent Breen R. Savage Districts). Department of guidelines must be Maine Historian Jeffrey followed. There is a M. Stevenson presented specified format and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Bob with the First Place designated chapters

award for his impressive designed to produce a ach year, American the rank of Staff Sergeant workmanship on this complete and accurate Legion Departments during his military service E 2017-2018 post history. yearbook containing all nationwide presents a and began his career as a The road to first newspaper clippings, Law Enforcement Officer reserve law enforcement of the Year Award to a officer for the Town of place doesn’t come easy photographs, copies of “well-rounded law Berwick in April 1987, and this remarkable programs, tickets and enforcement officer who transitioning to a fulltime achievement took long other items documenting has exceeded the duty police officer position hours and tremendous the activities and requirements expected of shortly thereafter. effort. Bob joined functions of the members his or her position and Captain Locke was a patrol Berwick’s Charles S. Department Historian of Charles S. Hatch Post has demonstrated a officer for ten years and Hatch Post 79 fifteen Jeffrey M. Stevenson, left, 79. The judging standards distinct pattern of worked within School years ago and presents Berwick Post 79 are very rigorous, with community service Administrative District 60 volunteered to become Historian Robert Place the points awarded for coupled with professional as a Drug Abuse the Post Historian. 1st Place Award for his format, graphic account/ achievement”. This Berwick Police Captain Jerry Resistance Education Following a unanimous Post History Book at the readability, illustrations year’s recipient is Locke, left, and Anthony J. (DARE) instructor. An vote by the membership, American Legion State and judge’s option/ Captain Jerry Locke, Cincotta, Jr., CSM, USA (Ret) outstanding role model for Bob worked under the Convention in Bangor on originality, totaling 90 second in command at with the American Legion today’s youth, Jerry tutelage of then post June 15. potential points. Over the the Berwick, Maine ensured students were Law Enforcement Officer of commander Robert Photo by Paul Lapierre course of the year, it takes Police Department. the Year Award. educated on the destructive Stillings, himself a thousands of hours of Captain Locke Photo by Robert Place results of experimenting legend renowned for both his writing and effort to document the activities of this began his law with and/or using drugs, computer skills. It took many long visits 160+ member post, along with well- enforcement career as an Air Force veteran alcohol and cigarettes, teaching them how to to the Stillings home working on the first honed writing, photo and computer skills. assigned to Pease Air Force Base in make good decisions and most especially post history book back in 2008, and to no The end result is a time capsule capturing Portsmouth, New Hampshire where he how to say “No” when offered these st served as a Rapid Response Security substances. one’s surprise but Bob, he received 1 the events of the past year within the 200 Specialist. He also worked in the Control Jerry Locke was promoted to the rank place that year! The following year Bob plus pages of this year’s winning entry! Tower overseeing perimeter alarms as well of Captain in 2001 and is a court officer who placed second which only served to fuel as the nuclear storage areas. Jerry attained serves as the primary liaison between the his desire to once again achieve top More on “HISTORY AWARD”, Page 17

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Supporting Legion Baseball: Four Officers from South Portland Post 35 were present at an American Legion home game District 1 continued for our local team on June 30 where Post 35 Adjutant Mike Pock threw out the first ball. transiting this seacoast New Hampshire Outside the dugout, left to right, Post 35 Ser- “History Award” stopover for the past eight years. In both geant-At-Arms Paul Neal, Zone 3 Manager Al (Continued from Page 16) 2012 and 2013, Bob’s Post History placed nd Livingston, Post 35 Adjutant Mike Pock, and 2 at the national level, and this year’s Post 35 Commander Guy Linscott. Post 35 2nd winning entry has been sent to the Vice Commander Tony Batchelor was pre- In addition to his work for The American Legion headquarters in sent, but not for the photo. American Legion, Bob Place is a member Indianapolis, Indiana, where Bob has of South Berwick’s Veterans of Foreign positioned himself for a first place win for Wars (VFW) Post 5744, where he also best history book in the nation! serves as Post Historian. Bob is also a Congratulations Bob on this monumental South Portland American proud greeter of military flights at Pease achievement and best of luck at the International Trade Port, a service he has national level. Legion Team at a home game gladly rendered for military personnel on June 30. The team played in Bangor for the State Finals in a 1:1 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... double elimination game.

District 2 Portland Post 17; So. Portland Post 35; Gorham Post 60; Westbrook Post 62; Bridgton Post 67; Scarborough Post 76; Freeport Post 83; Gray Post 86; Yarmouth Post 91; Standish Post 128; Husband & Wife Team Leadership: Ste- Harrison Post 139; Peaks Island Post 142; Windham Post 148; Cape Elizabeth Post 152; Naples Post 155; Portland Post 161; Falmouth Post 164; Portland Post 168; Westbrook Post 197 phen W. Manchester Post 62 of Westbrook inducted hus- band and wife team to become the leadership at the local post. Gary York is the Post Commander and his wife Placing Flags: Several members of Roxanna is the Auxiliary Commander of the Westbrook Harold T. Andrews Post 17, Portland, Post. Please note both are standing in front of the new went to the Forest City Cemetery on preamble poster provided by member Dennis Marrotte. Lincoln Street in South Portland to Congratulations to both Gary and Roxanna! place 1500 flags on Veteran’s graves on May 23. Left to right, Julie Mardas, Brian Sawyer, Tim Curran, Rick An- derson, Mary Dunphe, Steve Dunphe, Post Commander Curtis J. Ballantine, Theresa McDonough, William J. McDonough, Post 17 Finance Officer Windham Post 148 Dedication: Vietnam Joe Rich, and Thomas O'Connor. Missing from photo is Dan Sawyer. Memorial in Windham's Memorial Garden, that Post

Photo by Post 17 Photographer Thomas P. O’Connor 148 dedicated in 2016 to the 53 Cumberland County Vietnam Vet KIA.

Memorial Day In Portland: Har- A Proclamation of the Town Council old T. Andrews Post 17 held a Memorial Day Parade on May 28 in Portland. Congress Town of Windham Street was closed from Longfellow Square to Monument Square for the event. At the end HEREAS, the American Legion from all wars, and of the parade, a large crowd gathered at W Charles W. Field Post 148 was WHEREAS, the Field-Allen Post has Monument Square to listen to speeches by chartered on April 15, 1938 by a group of recognized the town’s veterans annually several local dignitaries. After the parade, a twenty-six Windham World War I veter- with the placement of a U.S. flag on the fish chowder lunch was served at Post 17 on ans to honor the memory of US Army graves of each veteran interred in the Deering St. in Portland. Lieutenant Charles W. Field, the first town’s twenty-six cemeteries, and

Photo by Post 17 Photographer Thomas P. O’Connor Windham boy killed in action in World WHEREAS, the Field-Allen Post War I while leading a charge against an further supports the community with an- enemy machine gun emplacement, and nual food drives and, more recently, the WHEREAS, the Legion Post 148 of collecting of food weekly for the support Windham changed its charter in 1949 to of the Portland Veterans Center Food the Field-Allen Post to honor the actions Pantry that provides assistance to the of United States Marine Corps Sergeant homeless and food insecure veterans in James Allen of Windham, killed in action the area, and in World War II during the assault on the WHEREAS, the Field-Allen Post Lowe’s Helps With Post 35 Pacific Island of Iwo Jima, and supports a variety of youth programs in Renovation: Lowe’s Home Improve- WHEREAS, the Field-Allen Post 148 the community including high school ment Store of Scarborough was involved in has been in continuous service in support scholarships, Boys State, the National the renovation of South Portland Post 35. of Windham veterans and the Windham Oratorical Program, and Youth Air Rifle Left to right, John Hart, Store Manager Bob community for the past eighty years, and program, Estes, Lead Store Contact John O’Conner, WHEREAS, the Field-Allen Post NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Wind- and Post Commander Guy Linscott. each year has exemplified true patriotism ham Town Council, hereby proclaim June by the coordination of the Memorial Day 30th, 2018 as parade and ceremonies for the Town of Field-Allen American Legion Post Windham to honor the town’s veterans 148 Day.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Sabattus Post 135 March in The American Legion, Department of Maine Centennial Parade District 2 continued egionnaires from the American Windham Post 148 Flag Ceremony: L Legion Harry J. Conway Post 75 and Field-Allen Post 148 Honor Guard members con- members of the Auxiliary marched in the duct a flag ceremony at the Little League Field at Department Centennial Parade in Bangor Kiwanis Beach in Standish Sun., June 24. Recipient on Sat., June 16. of the flag was Tyler Haskins who had recently lost The marchers were: First Rank, left his U.S. Navy Vet Grandfather Tom Dame. Ameri- to right, Rifle Bearer Post Chaplain David can Legion Honor Guard members included David Devoe, U.S. Flag Bearer Post Legionnaire Rendall, Craig Pride, Post Chaplain and narrator Gerry Boisvert , State Flag Bearer Post Richard Drapeau and Post Adjutant David Tan- Adjutant Jim Rancourt, and Rifle guay. Left to right, Post Chaplain Richard Dra- Bearer Past Post Commander Tracey peau, Tyler Haskins, and Post Adjutant David Tan- Rancourt. Caron. guay. Second Rank, left to right, Past It was a beautiful Spring day and Department Service/Past Post there were over 200 marchers who made A Rousing Sendoff: Chapter 155 Americanism Officer/Present Post Service their way through downtown Bangor to American Legion Riders give a rousing Officer Amedeo Lauria, Post Commander the reviewing stand along with bands and send off to Liam Opie as he embarks on Joseph Michaud, and Past Department floats. It was a sea of flags and members his military career in the U.S. Army. Historian/Past Post Commander Ron of the Legion Family. Liam was an Oratorical contestant in the Caron. We were proud to be a part of such American Legion Oratorical Contest this Third Rank, left to right, Auxiliary an historic event in the history of our past fall. He is also a member of the Sons Unit President Denise Michaud, American Legion in Maine.

Of The American Legion, and upon re- Department President/Past Unit President Photo and Article by Sabattus Post 135 turn, he will become a Legionnaire. Left Joan Caron, and Past Unit President Jen Service Officer Amedeo Lauria to right, Don Mulcahy, Liam Opie, Bob Elis, and Bill O’Neil.

Welcome Home: Life Long SAD 61 em- Early Morning Legion Talk: Legion- ployee and Harrison’s own Phil Denison was naires Larry Hall of Post 158, right, and Joseph welcomed home from his Honor Flight to Obrin of Post 202, converse in the early morning Washington, D.C. He and other WW2 and of June 15 before the ceremonies for the Annual Korean war Veterans enjoyed a 2 day trip to State Convention in Bangor.

our Nation’s Capital to view the monuments Photo by Lisbon Post 158 Brian Govang and memorials built in their honor. Greeting him is Chapter 155 American Legion Rider Line’ Mulcahy. Introducing State WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Officers: Post 158 Historian Bri- an Govang (taking photo) meets up District 3 with Dept. Judge Advocate Jason Hall, center, who introduces Brian Livermore Falls Post 10; Lewiston Post 22; Auburn Post 31; Lisbon Falls Post 66; Turner Post 111; to Department Service Officer Carl Sabattus Post 135; Mechanic Falls Post 150; Auburn Post 153; Lisbon Post 158; Lewiston Post 210 Curtis, left, and Dept. 1st Vice Scott Paradis at the Annual State Con- Sabattus American Legion Post 135 Holds a vention in Bangor on June 15.

Dignified Flag Disposal & Army Birthday Party Photo by Lisbon Post 158 Brian Govang

arry J. Conway Post 135 of Sabattus Both Boy and Girl Scouts assisted WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... H conducted their Annual Flag Day with the burning of a symbolic flag. The Ceremony on June 14 with something flag disposal ceremony began at 2:00 p.m. new this year, an and did not finish District 5 Army Birthday until 6:00 p.m. Rumford Post 24; Buckfield Post 58; Lockemills Post 68; So. Paris Post 72; Bethel Post 81; Norway Post Celebration at the The ceremony was 82; Dixfield Post 100; Oxford Post 112; Fryeburg Post 137; West Paris Post 151; Peru Post 199 Post as we ap- followed by a com- proach our Legion plimentary Hot Buckfield Post Centennial. Dog Dinner for Heavy rain did over 80 people in 58 Installation not dampen the attendance, culmi- Ceremony: An spirits of those nating in singing Installation Ceremony present; fortunate- Happy Birthday to was held at Buckfield ly, we moved in- the Army and a Post 58 on May 17. doors in the nick of cutting of the cake The installing officers time. by the Post Leadership. were District 5 Com- The event started with the dignified Every Scout in attendance was pre- mander Randy Can- disposal of flags, then a formal ceremony sented with a Certificate of Appreciation well and District 5 hosted by the Post Commander Joseph for participating in the ceremony. This Chaplain Joy Bor- Michaud, Unit President Denise Michaud, event has grown steadily over the past deaux. Left to right, Chaplain David Devoe and Adjutant Jim four years and gets better and better each Commander James Lowell, 1st Vice Commander Ralph Hart, Adjutant Gloria Rancourt. The local Girl Scout Troop year. Hall, Finance Officer Conrad Conant, and Sergeant-At-Arms Tony Bruno. Ab- sung the National Anthem in fine form. sent was Chaplain William Rice, IV.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... District 5 continued District 6 Rockland Post 1; Vinalhaven Post 18; Camden Post 30; North Haven Post 33; St. George Post 34; Grand Marshall of the Greenwood Thomaston Post 37; Union Post 110 Memorial Day Parade at 102 Years Young Women’s Veterans ne hundred years ago, when Roy Day It was Post 68 that Roy Day, a loyal and Recognition Lunch: O was but two years of age, if his parents venerated member for some 72 years and War Memorial Post 30, Cam- brought him to view what was then the Dec- counting, joined when he returned in 1946, den, held a Women's Veter- oration Day Parade, he would having served in the Army of ans Recognition Luncheon on have seen the “Old Boys” of the United States in WWII. June 30. A total of 16 women the Grand Army of the Re- Two years ago, Roy stated attended from different public (G.A.R.), mostly local- that he “looked forward to th th th branches of service. All eras ly of the 5 and 17 Maine celebrating the 100 year of were represented; WWII, Volunteer Infantry Regi- the American Legion.” We, Korea, Vietnam, Post 911 ments, marching beside their his comrades from other con- Veterans. Front row, left to sons, the veterans of that flicts, many now the “Old “Splendid Little War” – the Boys” of the Vietnam War, right, Zakia Thesen, Amy Stevens, Patricia Hurlburt, Maureen Malley, Made- Spanish American War, pay- are ever grateful he proved to line Littlefield, M.“Mike” Liason, and Helen Waldron. Back row, left to right, ing their mutual respects to be a man of his word. Betty Richards, Barbra Perkins, Melissa Hepburn, Gloria Hall, Kristen Nelson, their comrades buried in One reason for his longevity Kathleen McNary, (hidden) Donnamarie Talaris, and Garnett Trai. Greenwood’s (Locke Mills) may be explained by 90+ year Mt. Abram Cemetery. Com- old Sterling Mills, a veteran mon to Maine in every vil- of the Korean Conflict, who Many Gather for the Dedication of the New lage, hamlet, town, and city, served as Deputy Grand Mar- Veterans Memorial at Vinalhaven Post 18 the marching veterans of the shal of the Greenwood Pa- G.A.R. were themselves the Standing is Deputy rade. Sterling was overheard grandsons of soldiers of Grand Marshal Ster- to say while commemorative Dedication Draws America’s Glorious Revolu- ling Mills, left, and photos were being taken, put- Huge Turnout: Vet- tionary War. These men had Jackson-Silver Post 68 ting a hand on Roy’s shoul- erans Memorial Dedica- brought their families to of Locke Mills Centen- der: “Roy taught me to fish tion US Airforce (Retired) Maine, then a largely unoccu- nial Commander Kelly more than 75 years ago.” It is Captain Earl Morse pied district of the Common- Bickford. undoubtedly true that a bad wealth of Massachusetts to day finishing beats a good day speaks to a crowd of ap- settle on land grants bestowed working any time. proximately 200 as the by the Commonwealth in payment for their His marching days now past, Roy sat featured speaker at Vinalhaven’s new Veterans Memorial Dedication on July 7. military service. listening to the Post 68 Memorial Day Cere- In 1918, the grandsons of the G.A.R. monies, in the Grand Marshal’s Convertible, were in their turn serving the nation in the owned and driven by Woodstock Firefighter Great European War, known today as WWI. Daniel Hoyt. Sterling rode beside his life- It was those boys, when they returned to long friend as their car proceeded from the Greenwood, Woodstock, and Mason Town- Greenwood Veterans Monument to Mt ship, in 1919 who joined together in consti- Abram Cemetery. Locke Mills Post 68 looks tuting the newly formed American Legion forward to a redux of their roles next year.

Jackson-Silver Post 68, of the Department of By Harry G. Orcutt, Post 68 Adjutant Maine, now celebrating its Centennial Year. Guest Speaker: Dept. Adjutant Vinalhaven’s New Paul L’Heureux speaks to a crowd of POST HISTORY Veterans Memorial approximately 200 as a guest speaker at Vinalhaven Post 18 new Veterans Memo- Mundt-Allen Post 81 rial Dedication Ceremony on July 7. n January 1920, Bethel received a charter to form the I George A. Mundt Post 81 American Legion. George A. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Mundt for whom Post 81 was named was killed in action July 19, 1918 while serving his artillery gun in an open field in France. At the close of World War II in 1945, Stan- District 7 ley W. Allen’s name was added to Mundt’s making the Post name Mundt-Allen Post 81. Ensign Allen lost his life Boothbay Harbor Post 36; Damariscotta Post 42; Wiscasset Post 54; Waldoboro Post 149 in the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Allen was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma which was bombed, torpedoed, capsized and sank carrying 429 of Local Effort Collects 48,000 Pounds of Wall of Officers its crew including Allen with it. Supplies for Hurricane Relief For more information about our Post, please visit our website at Post81bethel.com or ue to the generosity of local businesses in Damariscotta since Sept. 8. Since then, our Facebook page at: D and residents, a tractor-trailer filled to there has been a steady flow of community https://www.facebook.com/ capacity with bottled water, clothing, pet members and businesses stopping by with American-Legion-Post-81- food, and other hurricane-relief supplies everything from pallets of bottled water to 178871585829253/ departed Damariscotta for Florida the after- canned goods. noon of Sun., Sept. 17, a full nine days earli- “It’s truly been remarkable,” said Bon- er than organizers anticipated. nie Poland, the American Legion Auxiliary Exterior Look: The truck, donated by Yankee Pride unit president. “The community really sup- The exterior look of Transport, of Damariscotta, and a trailer ported this, and that’s why they’re heading Mundt-Allen Post 81 in Interior Look: The donated by Northeast Transport Inc., of out earlier than we expected.” Bethel. interior look of Mundt- Waldoboro, has sat in the parking lot of The Allen Post 81 in Bethel. American Legion Wells-Hussey Post No. 42 More on “HURRICANE RELIEF”, Page 20

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“Hurricane Relief” Florida American Legion to be disbursed WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... where needed. (Continued from Page 19) Sidelinger and Poland credited the gen- erosity of the community for making the District 8 Several local businesses and organiza- drive a success. tions gave major donations to the drive, Po- “The people and the businesses are the Brunswick Post 20; Bath Post 21; Harpswell Post 171; Thompson Post 202; Phippsburg Post 216 land said, including Ames True Value Hard- real superstars for giving all that they did,” ware & Supply, Damariscotta Hardware, Sidelinger said. “We’re just doing what we Louis Doe Home Center, Renys, and the do best and making sure it gets there.” Waldoboro and Friendship fire departments. While one local relief effort has Harpswell Post 17 Memorial Bath Iron Works donated more than 200 wrapped up, another is just getting under- pairs of coveralls and the organizers of the way. Sumner Fernald “Ricky” Richards IV Day 2018: Post 171 Commander Mike Damariscotta Pumpkin fest & Regatta con- and Moira Rose “Rosie” Mahegan recently Doyle about to throw a wreath into Mer- tributed T-shirts and other apparel left over kicked off a fundraiser in the Twin Villages riconeag Sound at Ewing Narrows to com- from previous years’ events. to help people impacted by Hurricane Har- memorate all lost at sea. Other donations included canned goods, vey and Hurricane Irma. Photo by Lili Ott cleaning supplies, and bedding. One couple, The fundraiser, which will run through who was celebrating their 25th wedding the end of the month, will raise money for anniversary, asked friends and family to All Hands Volunteers, a disaster relief or- donate pet food to the drive rather than give ganization both Richards and Mahegan vol- gifts, Poland said. unteered with in the past. The nonprofit re- Harpswell Post 171 By Sunday, approximately 48,000 sponds to areas impacted by natural disasters Memorial Day Parade: pounds of supplies had been loaded into the to not only help rebuild structures, but also Harpswell Post 171 members trailer by Legion volunteers, Poland said. to help renew a sense of community. march in the Harpswell Parade on Yankee Pride driver Woodbury “Woody” Richards and Mahegan, who run S. Memorial Day. McLean departed Damariscotta with the Fernald’s Country Store in Damariscotta, trailer just after noon. organized a Raffle for Relief to support All Photo by Lili Ott Originally, the trailer was bound for Hands. Tickets are $5 each or three for $10, Houston to help the victims of Hurricane and are available for purchase at Fernald’s, Harvey. The plan changed, however, after Riverside Butcher Co., and Sherman’s Yankee Pride Transport owner Larry Side- Maine Coast Book Shop. Harpswell Post 171 Flag Day 2018 was linger heard from an American Legion post The drawing for the prizes will take held on June 22 at the Merriconeag Grange. Scouts in Houston that the city had received an place at Fernald’s on Saturday, Sept. 30. So from Troop 646 (Topsham) assisted. Also present influx of donations from across the country far, prizes include gift certificates from Fer- were Scout leaders Dave Remis (646) and Karen Nor- and suggested the trailer be rerouted to help nald’s, Pine Tree Yarns, Reel to Reel Music, ton (648). Left to right, Karen Norton (648), all those affected by Hurricane Irma. Renys, River Bottom Raw Bar, Riverside Troop 646 Scouts, Jackson Brown, Chris and Jeff Sidelinger has been in contact with Butcher Co., Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Jellison-Boseman, Jeffrey Remis, and Dave Remis, Stephen Shuga, the Commander of the Flori- Shop, Stars Jewelry, Weatherbird, and far right. da American Legion, which will oversee the Wicked Scoops. Photo by Dave Remis distribution of the supplies. For more information about the raffle, In addition to donations of supplies, the go to Fernald’s Instagram and Facebook drive received more than $5,200 in cash pages. Harpswell Post 171 donations. After offsetting fuel and other Lincoln County News Memorial Day Ceremony: costs, approximately $2,500 will go to the By Reporter Maia Zewert st September 21, 2017 Harpswell Post 171 1 Vice Command- er speaks at the Memorial Day Cere- National President Learns About Post mony and post member Laddie Whid- den was Grand Marshal. Back row, 42’s Hurricane-Relief Efforts: Robert left to right, Commander Mike Doyle Sewall of Wells-Hussey Post 42 shakes hands (hidden, POW flag), and Gary Corn- with National President of The American well. Front row, left to right, Bugler Rollie Weeman, Paul Standridge, Maine Legion Auxiliary Diane E. Duscheck. Diane Representative Jay McCreight, Shirley Thompson, Addie Huff, Dorie Barnes, visited Damariscotta on Wed., Sept. 13 to Dan McMahon (hidden), Gale Doyle, Chaplain Roger Dumont USN (Ret). learn more about the Post’s hurricane-relief Photo by Joe Palma

Working Together To Make A Awning Installation At Togus VA Difference: Damariscotta Post 42 and Hospice: Harpswell Post 171 donated an awn- Auxiliary Unit 42 worked with two local ing to Togus VA Hospice. The ribbon-cutting cere- trucking companies to collect a trailer full mony was on June 7 followed by lunch. Patients of supplies for hurricane relief. Left to are already using and enjoying the awning. Left to right, Jane Toussaint, Robert Sewall, Jim right, VA Volunteer Services Director Jonathan Boutilier, Woodbury McLean, Bob Wil- Barczyk, VA Hospice Nursing Director Katherine shire, Bonnie Poland, Bruce Poland, Gayle Gifford, Gerry Gifford, Larry Side- MacFawn, Bill O’Connell, VBA and Golf Tourney linger, and Ron Toussiant. Volunteer Pat Iiles, USN (Ret.) Roger Dumont, Photos by Maia Zewert USN Jeremy Yeske, Robert Webber, VA Social Worker Lisa Munzing, and USN (Ret.) Chris Langtry USN (Ret).

Waldoboro Installation Photo by Roger Dumont Of Officers: Charles C. Lilly Post 149 of Waldoboro conducted Placing Flags On Veterans’ their Installation of Officers Cere- Phipps- mony on June 13. Left to right, Ser- Graves In Phippsburg: geant-At-Arms Timothy Crawford, burg Memorial Post 216 members place Service Officer Ensley Parker, Fi- flags on the graves of Veterans in Phipps- nance Officer Dawn Wright, Com- burg. Comrade Bob Morse places a flag on mander Jeremey Miller, Adjutant the grave of Revolutionary War Veteran Dr. Donna Wallace, Chaplain Aloysius Johnathan Young in the Young Family Bur- O'Donnell, 2nd Vice Commander Jeffrey Wright, and Historian Robert Jordan. ial Ground.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Spirit of America Award continued ud Smith, 92 years old, is a Veteran even the historical society could not put a District 8 B of WWII and the Korean Conflict. number to the years of continued service. The Town recently honored him with the It is fitting Fitzgerald-Cummings Spirit of America Award for his volunteer Post 2 recognize and thank “BUD” publi- Placing Flags On Veterans’ Flags In efforts. Augusta Post 2 Commander cally for the dedication he has continued Howard Betts had the honor and privilege to provide to our fallen comrades for all Phippsburg: Phippsburg Memorial Post 216 to assist this man place flags on the these many years. Memorial Day is a day members place flags on the graves of Veterans in graves of Veterans in the Town of Farm- to take a few minutes to say a word of Phippsburg. Adjutant Mike Young places a flag on the ingdale, many of whom he served with in thanks for those who gave and continue grave of Revolutionary War Veteran Nathaniel Syl- WWII. Bud has been honoring those Vet- to give of themselves that we could have vester in the Sylvester Farm Burial Ground. erans who have passed for so long that this day.

Continuous Service To Our Special Awards Presented at Topsham Post 202 Fallen Comrades: Ninety-two Law Enforcement Breakfast on April 14 year old Veteran of WWII & Korean Conflict, Bud Smith places flags on the Joe Donahue, left, presents Deputy graves of Veterans in the town of Farm- Brian Carlton of the Sagadahoc ingdale. Sheriff’s Department the Commen- dation to Outstanding Public Ser- vice Award. Goodrich-Caldwell Post 6 Joe Donahue presents the Commen- of Hallowell Color Guard dation to Outstanding Public Ser- vice Award to Firefighter Seth Bick- At the State Centennial ford of Topsham Fire Department. Parade in Bangor on June 16. Left Left to right, Joe Donahue, Seth to right, Gerald Stuart, Larry Auger, Bickford, and Topsham Fire Chief Mike Madden, Timothy McGuire, and Chris McLaughlin. Bruce Johnson.

Joe Donahue, left, presents Doug Watson of the Bath Fire Department, Spring Court Of Honor: right, the Commendation to Out- Boy Scout Troop 647, chartered standing Public Service Award. by Goodrich-Caldwell Post 6 in Hallowell, celebrated its Spring Court of Honor on May 17. Merit Joe Donahue and Richard Rizzo Badges ad Rank Advancements presents Stephen Vachon of the were awarded to all Scouts. Brunswick Police Department the Among the many notable achieve- Commendation to Outstanding Pub- ments were several of the older lic Service Award. Left to right, Joe Scouts receiving their Star Rank. Donahue, Steven Vachon, and Rich- ard Rizzo. Spring Court of Honor: Alfred W. Maxwell, Jr Post 40 of All Photos by Dept. Historian Jeffrey Stevenson Winthrop held their Installation of Officers Ceremony on May 11. Left WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... to right, Commander Colin Hewett, Adjutant & District 9 Commander Don Chase, Service Officer Steve District 9 Harris, Sergeant-At-Arms Carl nd Augusta Post 2; Gardiner Post 4; Waterville Post 5; Hallowell Post 6; Winthrop Post 40; Oakland Post Smith, 2 Vice Commander John 51; Togus Post 90; No. Vassalboro Post 126; Richmond Post 132; So. China Post 179; Brennan, Finance Officer Dave Litchfield Post 181; Clinton Post 186; China Post 195; Monmouth Post 204; Augusta Post 205 Glidden, Chaplain Allan Hitt, Americanism Officer Ken Mason, and 1st Vice Commander Bart Wheeler. Miss- District 9 Officer ing from photo are Historian Bob Dawson and 3 Members at Large. Installation for 2018-2019 was held at the Maine Veterans Home in William R. Augusta on May 9. Front row, left to Bold Post right, Service Officer Herbert Mann, Litchfield Chaplain Barbara Kasiola, Installing 181 Officer & Department Americanism members raring Officer. Back row, left to right, Ser- to go at recent geant-At-Arms Ron Dixon, Historian the State Centen- Mike Madden, Judge Advocate Alan Hitt, Adjutant Al Donnel, 2nd Vice Com- nial Parade in mander Jim Palmer, 1st Vice Commander Howard Betts, Commander Don Bangor on June Chase, and Installing Sergeant-At-Arms & Area 4 Commander Greg Couture. 16.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Hermon Post 200 Service Officer Peter Mead, right, presents a Certificate of Training by Com- District 10 mander Ronald Judkins, left, for completing the Post Fairfield Post 14; Skowhegan Post 16; Pittsburg Post 32; Madison Post 39; Bingham Post 99; Service Officer seminar at Department Headquarters Jackman Post 122; Hartland Post 141; New Portland Post 173; Athens Post 192 on April 24. Peter is also connected with Togus and he will receive service officer reports from Depart- adison American Legion Post 39 iliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit 39 to Special ment Service Officer Carl Curtis. M Legionnaires and Auxiliary mem- Olympics. At their Installation of Officers on bers donate to Special Olympics. Mar. 30, left to right, representating the Post, "Still Serving America" is the motto of Commander H. Ralph Withee and President The American Legion. Veterans who contin- of Auxiliary Unit 39, presented American Installation Ceremony: District 13 ue their service to America by still serving Legion Department of Maine Commander Commander Don Candage performed the their communities. Veterans whose involve- Randy Kluj with their 32nd consecutive Installation of Officers Ceremony with Dis- ment in the community creates and supports annual donation of $1,000 to the program! trict 13 Sergeant-At-Arms Art Dullinger at the feeling of camaraderie which makes The To learn more about the American Le- Arnold R. Kelly Post 200 in Hermon on May American Legion the nation's largest and the gion and/or the American Legion Auxilia- 31. Standing, left to right, Service Officer most respected organization of wartime vet- ry’s mission - or to volunteer, donate or join, Peter Mead, District 13 Commander Don erans. It's a program which can have a posi- visit www.mainelegion.org or Candage, Commander Ronald Judkins, tive influence in the lives of you and your www.alaforveterans.org. You can always Guest Art Dullinger, Judge Advocate Harry family. It's a program of promise! feel free to stop in at the Post for further Rideout, Sergeant-At-Arms Mylon Frith, American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post information located at 20 S. Maple Street, Adjutant & Finance Officer Tom Carle, and 2nd Vice Commander Lynwood 39 continues to show that by donating in Madison, ME. conjunction with the American Legion Aux- Quimby. Seated, left to right, Historian & Americanism Norman Michaud. Not present were 1st Vice Commander Fred Blanke and Membership Committeeman & Chaplain John Clark.

Photo by John King Working Together To Help to win and pre- Special Olympics: Left to right, State emorial Day Parade in Bangor A Success. serve freedom, Commander Randall G. Kluj, Madison Post 39 M Arnold R. Kelly Post 200 Judge and thank a Vet- Commander H. Ralph Withee, and Madison Advocate Harry Rideout noticed in eran you know for Unit 39 Auxiliary President Robin Turek. the past the passing out of Memorial his or her part in flags removed from Veteran’s protecting Ameri- graves were not good for another can Freedom! WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... year in the cemetery but in good Judge Advocate condition to be retired. Post 200 Harry Rideout, assembled over 200 flags with a left, and Com- District 13 note attached to the shaft as follows: mander Ronald Every Year Flag’s are placed on Judkins, right, Bangor Post 12; East Millinocket Post 13; Corinna Post 73; Old Town Post 85; Lincoln Post 77; Veterans’ graves before Memorial passed out the Millinocket Post 80; Orono Post 84; Howland Post 97; Brewer Post 98; Newport Post 105; Day and removed before winter. flags to bystanders Etna-Carmel Post 107; East Corinth Post 115; Lee Post 160; Hermon Post 200; This flag flew over a Veteran’s Dixmont Post 201; Glenburn Post 211; Hampden Post 213 prior to the start of grave and was refurbished by mem- the parade. They District 13 Installation bers of American Legion Post 200 in are standing in front of the memorial of Hermon. the MAINE, an armored Cruiser, where Ceremony: Americanism Officer Enjoy as you fly it, cherish the free- on Feb. 15, 1898, an explosion onboard Debra Couture performed the Installa- dom we enjoy as Americans, honor the sank the ship in Havana, Cuba’s Harbor. tion Ceremony on May 6 at Howland memory of those who sacrificed so much The Navy lost 75% of the crew that day. Post 97. Seated, left to right, Post 97 Chaplain Jean Neal and Department Americanism Officer Debra Couture. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... Standing, left to right, Post 97 Adjutant & Finance Officer John Neal, Service Officer Sheldon Hanington, Area 4 Commander Greg Couture, 2nd Vice Com- District 15 st mander Tom Henry, Americanism Officer Darrell Savage, 1 Vice Commander Calais Post 3; Cherryfield Post 8; Machias Post 9; Eastport Post 11; Baileyville Post 23; Robert Rhodes, Commander Don Candage, Sergeant-At-Arms Jim Ewing, and Danforth Post 45; Pembroke Post 59; Lubec Post 65; Jonesport Post 108; Historian Tom Carle. Vanceboro Post 172; Topsfield Post 191

Photo by D. Smith

Barrows-Skidgel Post 105 Home Three Generations At In Newport Cherryfield Post 8: Cherryfield Post 8 sponsored a Memorial Day Pro- gram which included 3 generations. Left to right, 1st LT Peter Duston, USA-Ret, In Memory Of Those Who Served: Bugler with military Honor guards, Newport Post 105 greatly thanks Newport daughter SSG Erika Yates, paramedic Monuments for donating the Veterans Memo- with the 126th Aviation (medevac), rial Park stone in Memory of All Who Served MEARNG and grandson A1cl Savage to the Post on May 18. Thanks also goes out to Bloomer, 101st Air Refueling Wing, Ledgewood Landscaping for providing the MEANG. prep and ground work, and to Kelly Smith Printing. A dedication was held on Memorial Day after the parade at the beautiful park behind Barrows-Skidgel Post 105 to "All Who Served".

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Post 8 – Cherryfield Kenneth Thompson WWII Post 84 – Orono William R. Everett Vietnam Post 8 – Cherryfield Lennox Ramsay WWII Post 84 – Orono Robert R. Modery Korea Post 8 – Cherryfield Harold Sprague WWII Post 84 – Orono Frances R. Mitchell WWII Post 13 – East Millinocket Ralph H. Tapley WWII Post 93 – Bucksport Norman P. Soper Korea Post 20 – Brunswick William Ciciotte Korea/Vietnam Post 94 – Greenville Bert Willey Korea Post 20 – Brunswick Dennis R. Gillespie Vietnam Post 94 – Greenville Bruce B. Collins Vietnam Post 24 – Rumford Raymond E. Breau Korea Post 97 – Howland Andrew B. Stinson WWII Post 24 – Rumford Robert Wilson Korea Post 97 – Howland Frank Kirsch Korea Post 30 – Camden Frank Rankin Korea Post 136 – Stockholm Linwood A. Peterson Vietnam Post 36 – Boothbay Harbor Gerald P. Gorman Korea Post 142 – Peaks Island Walter Semon Vietnam Post 50 – Unity Richard A. Dalton Vietnam Post 149 – Waldoboro Clayton G. Hoak WWII Post 54 – Wiscasset Kenneth W. Conners Korea Post 149 – Waldoboro Clyde E. Genthner WWII Post 57 – Old Orchard Beach Raymond Bonang WWII Post 155 – Naples Richard M. Cleveland Post 72 – South Paris Glenn E. Chute WWII Post 155 – Naples Philip Carlton Vietnam Post 72 – South Paris William Damon Korea Post 164 – Falmouth Donald Kinne WWII Post 77 – Lincoln Nicholas S. Zagorianakos Korea Post 171 – Harpswell Richard E. Wyer Korea/Vietnam Post 77 – Lincoln Larry G. Arthurs Vietnam Post 171 – Harpswell John L. Farmer Vietnam Post 80 – Millinocket George T. Blackburn Korea Post 207 – Trenton Ralph Bennoch WWII Post 80 – Millinocket Dennis Murphy Post 207 – Trenton Vinson R. Carter Vietnam Post 82 – Norway Howard W. Palmer Jr. WWII Post 213 – Hampden Stephen Good Korea Post 82 – Norway Bruce D. Glines Vietnam Post 213 – Hampden Warren Chatto WWII Post 82 – Norway William G. Bickford Korea Post 216 – Phippsburg Myron J. Wyman Vietnam

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR DISTRICT... District 16 District 17 Caribou Post 15; Fort Fairfield Post 27; Houlton Post 47; Washburn Post 48; Oakfield Post 52; Presque Van Buren Post 49; Fort Kent Post 133; Stockholm Post 136; Frenchville Post 145; Madawaska Post 147; Isle Post 88; Mars Hill Post 118; Limestone Post 127; Easton Post 187; Masardis Post 208 Eagle Lake Post 176; St. Francis Post 180

Van Buren Post 49 offic- Congratulations!: District ers and members, including 16 Commander Rod Collins, right, Auxiliary, placed wreaths and congratulates Houlton Post 47 new flags with a moment of prayer Commander Kris Watson, left, af- at 3 local cemeteries. Left to ter the installation of officers on right, Honor Guards Buglar May 16. Dan Madore, 1st Vice Com-

Photo by Peggy-Sue Watson mander Alphy Durette, Adju- tant/Historian Roy Doucette, and Service Officer Joe Michaud. Van Buren Post 49 Memorial Day at Local Cemeteries: Left to right, Chaplain Certificate Of Appreciation: District Father David Cote, Post 16 Commander Renee Wells, right, presents Mike 49 Commander Harold Lausier, John R. Cyr, Malone of Mars Hill Post 118, left, with a Certifi- Thomas Chaplain and cate of Appreciation on May 5 for all of the many Lucian Ouellette. programs he is involved in for The American Le- gion in the Post 118 area.

Photo by Rod Collins Flag Raising Ceremony: Van Bu- ren Post 49 Officers attend the Flag Raising Ceremony at Caribou VA Cemetery on May 14. The Post sponsored 2 flags at which time the names of deceased Veterans of the Post were read off. Thirty flags were raised at the same time after the names Have You Asked a Veteran were announced. Post 49 has lost 10 mem- bers in 2017 – 2018. Left to right, Post Com- TO JOIN Today? mander Alphy Durette and Adjutant Roy Help us increase membership for 2019! Doucette.

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To update your address: Complete all sections of the above for and mail it to The American Legion, Department of Maine, 5 Verti Drive, Winslow, Maine 04901-0727. State Commanders Of The American Legion, Dept. Of Maine 100th Anniversary Edition: 100th Centennial Committee Chairman Donald Hands, center, talked briefly about the State Commanders book that he prepared for The American Legion, Department of Maine at the Annual State Convention on June 16. The book is to preserve the history of State Commanders as well as for sale with all proceeds going toward the 100th A Special Visit to Headquarters Centennial Celebration. A group of Past Department Commanders who pur- chased the book are pictured here with Mr. Hands at the Annual State Conven- almouth Post 164 Past Commander he is 2 months older than The American tion in support of his project/fundraiser. Left to right, PDC James Johnson, F Arthur Schade wanted to have a tour Legion. PDC Richard Graves, PDC Lloyd Woods, PDC Edward J. Roach Jr. (hidden), of the Department of Maine State Head- Mr. Schade and Mr. Bonville decided PDC Andrew Olson, PDC Brenda Dearborn, PDC Ronald Sailor, PDC/State quarters in Winslow. Being unable to to drive up from Falmouth on July 16 to Adjutant Paul L’Heureux, PDC/PNC Anthony “Tony Jordan”, Department drive himself, Arthur, age 94, and born get a one-on-one tour with State Adjutant Commander Randall Kluj, and PDC John Hargreaves. July 18, 1927, reached out to one of his Paul L’Heureux. They were very elated to long-time friends, and Falmouth Post 164 have this opportunity to see that headquar- Past Commander/Historian Ralph ters has come a long way in its appear- o purchase a copy of the State Commanders of The American Le- Bonville, age 100, born Jan. 8, 1919. Yes, ance, productivity and its efficiency, but T gion, Department of Maine 100th Anniversary Edition, please send you read this correctly, Ralph is 100 years most importantly, that the “Compound” is $35.00, plus $10.00 shipping/handling to: The American Legion, Depart- old and still driving! Oh, and by the way, home of the Legion, SAL, and Auxiliary. ment of Maine, 5 Verti Drive, Winslow, Maine 04901-0727 and earmark your check State Commanders. Please make sure to include a return address for delivery. A Special Visit: Falmouth Post 164 Past Com- mander Arthur Schade, center, and Memorial Day Wreath Falmouth Post 164 Laying: Milo Post 41 members, Past Commander/ Historian Ralph Willard Leeman, left and Kevin Bonville, right, Bishop, right, place Memorial Day surprises State wreaths on Veteran Memorials in Headquarters with honor of our Veterans on Memorial a special visit on Day May 14. July 16 for a tour Photo by Post Historian Jeannette Page by Department Adjutant Paul L’Heureux, left.