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Listing of
American Legion Programs
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Volunteer! |
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Just ask The Post Commander Or Any Post Officer For Details! |
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Family and
Youth P Baseball – Volunteer
to Start P Boys State / Nation – Available in Sabattus P Scholarships – Available in Sabattus P Oratorical Contest – Available in Sabattus P Scouting – Available in
Sabattus P Junior Shooting Sports – Volunteer to Start P Junior Law Cadet – Volunteer to Start P Children & Youth – Available
in Sabattus P Auxiliary – Available in
Sabattus P Sons of the Legion – Available in Sabattus |
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Community P Legion Riders
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Available in Sabattus P Legion College
– Get Involved P Volunteering
– Available in Sabattus P Amateur Radio
Club – Volunteer to Start P Homeless Veterans – Volunteer
to Start P Honor Veterans
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in Sabattus P National
Emergency Fund – Get Involved P Operation Comfort Warriors
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Get Involved P Youth Programs
Alumni – Get Involved |
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National Affairs P Flag Advocacy
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Involved! P National
Convention –
Get Involved! P
Washington Conference – Get Involved! P National
Security – Get Involved! P Citizenship
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Get Involved! P Get Out the
Vote – Get Involved! |
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SABATTUS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT |
© Lewiston Sun Journal Staff Report Lewiston-Auburn Friday, January 11, 2013 SABATTUS - The space
is official. Now the planning begins. Selectmen this week voted to set aside
one-third of an acre on Green Street as the future home of the Sabattus
Veterans Memorial Park Town Manager Andrew Gilmore said the site was once
home to the Klondike Mill, which burned down, and had been used to pile snow.
An environmental study of the mill property didn't identify any significant
issues, he said. The town already has a nearby memorial started after World
War I with the names of fallen soldiers. "Our Memorial Day Parade goes
right by there," Gilmore said. "It's a perfect spot: high visibility,
a block away from the current war memorial and really ties in nicely with the
center of the village." The vote formally paved the way for fundraising,
planning and designing. Sabattus Veterans Memorial Park Committee (SVMPC) Mission Statement To establish a Sabattus Veterans Memorial
Park with the intent to erect a new town Veterans Monument at the desired
location near the current Sabattus Veterans Monument complex. The new
Veterans Monument is to be erected to honor all Sabattus Maine veterans who
served in the United States Armed Forces, past, present and future, and all
veterans buried in cemeteries within the Town of Sabattus. It is also the
committee's goal to collect and preserve archival records related to these
individuals. Support Veterans Park, Purchase a Brick for a Veteran The Sabattus Veterans Memorial Park
Committee in conjunction with Collette Monuments of Lewiston will be selling
personalized granite bricks as part of the Veterans Park design as well as a
major fundraiser for the project. Three sizes will be available for purchase
at the following prices which include engraving. $60 -
8"x4"x2" - 3 lines with 10 characters
per line $90 -
8"x8"x2"- 5 lines with 10 characters
per line $120 -
12"xI2"x2"- 6 lines with 15 characters
per line *The
lettering on the bricks must adhere to the following rules: 1. Will honor any past or
present veteran with a local connection. 2. Must be the veteran's
name but not limited to the possibility of including the veteran's service rank,
branch, war or peace time period, and service dates. 3. Businesses,
organizations, or companies are prohibited to donate a brick with their
affiliated name or emblem. However, businesses, organizations, or companies
are encouraged to donate a brick or multiple bricks that honors any past or
present veteran with a local connection. *Forms for
ordering the granite bricks will be available at the Sabattus town office SPECIAL
OFFER TO SUPPORT THE PARK! The Sabattus Veterans Memorial Park committee is pleased
to announce a special offer from Stevens Hardware & Rental Store in
Sabattus in support of this project. "BUY ONE OF OUR SELECT FLAGS AND $5 OF THE
PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE SABATTUS VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT"
*Please contact the store for more information. Stevens
Hardware & Rental 186 Sabattus Road Sabattus, Maine 04280 Tel. (207)
375-6253 |
On-going |
SVMP COMMITTEE MEMBERS Steven Caron Chairman and Liaison to Town Manager/Town Office Andre’ Marquis Secretary/Vice Chairman Connie Castonguay Financial Coordinator Russell Stewart Fund Raising Coordinator Ray Asselin Marketing Coordinator Jim Rancourt Project Coordinator Ron Caron Design Coordinator Tom Winslow Resources and Contribution Coordinator An Official Committee of the Town of Sabattus 190 Middle Road Sabattus, Maine 04280 Tel. (207) 375-4331 Fax (207) 375-4104 |
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Gold Star Families Program
Blue Star Families Program
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Gold Star families have family members who died or was
killed serving in the armed forces. This is signified on a service flag with
a small gold star placed on top of a blue star. Blue Star families have family members serving in the
armed forces. This is symbolized on a service flag with a blue star. Family Members Family members authorized to display service flags
include the spouse, parents, step-parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, children,
step-children, adopted children, brothers, sisters, half-brothers and
half-sisters. Flag Display Service flags can have five stars. Gold stars must be
positioned above blue stars or at the top right of the flag. Service flags should
be smaller than the U.S. flag and must face out the front window of a
residence. Organizations Several related organizations including Blue Star
Families, Blue Star Mothers of America, American Gold Star Mothers and Gold
Star Wives of America. |
As Needed |
Commander Blue Star Program |
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Recruit
candidates to attend Boys
and Girls State Program.
Students selected attend a “model government” event in Augusta. Held at Thomas College (Boys) and Husson University (Girls) |
Annual June |
Americanism Officer |
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Color Guard
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Provides
Color Guard at Legion events and parades as requested. Between
4-6 Legionnaires -
Color Guard Commander -
American Flag Bearer -
State Flag Bearer -
Two Rifle Bearers -
Legion Flag Bearer (Event Specific) See Color Guard Commander to
join! Volunteers Welcome! |
As needed |
Color Guard Commander |
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Provide
staffing for various events held in the Legion Hall. - Bartenders (Need to be
trained) - Breakfast Helpers - Event monitors |
Various Dates See Calendar |
Post Commander |
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Flag
Day at Legion Hall
Flag
Day at RSU #4 – Carrie Ricker
Flag
Etiquette Class at RSU #4 Carrie Ricker |
Conducts
and assists in flag day ceremonies at RSU #4 and the Sabattus Legion Hall. - Legion members attend
events - Present flags to
students - Demonstrate flag
etiquette - Dignified disposal at
Post - Formal Ceremony - Girl Scouts - Boy Scouts - Civic Leaders - Refreshments Volunteers
arrive as requested. |
June 14th Flag Day |
Americanism Officer |
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Honor Guard (Rifle Team)
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Provide firing salute at selected events
and veteran’s funerals. 7 Member Team and Alternates -
Fire 21 Gun Honors
Salute – 7 Legionnaires, 3 shots -
Provide spent
cartridges to the family members See Honor Guard Commander to
join! Volunteers Welcome |
As needed |
Color Guard Commander |
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Legion Breakfast Monthly
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Cook,
clean and serve at the monthly fundraising breakfasts at the Legion Hall. - Cooks - Servers - Clean-up (No
breakfasts held during July and August) Volunteers
arrive at 0700 hours. |
Oct – Jun 7:30 – 10:30 am First Sunday of the Month! Except Jan, Jul, Aug and Sep Check Calendar for dates. |
Post Commander Auxiliary President |
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Memorial Day Parade
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Legion
conducts the Memorial Day Parade for Sabattus - Marching Units - SPD,
SFD, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Legion Riders. - School band and Chorus - Veterans are welcome
to march! - Guest Speakers Volunteers
arrive at Legion Hall ½ hour prior to the event. |
Annual May Memorial Day |
Americanism Officer |
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Memorial Day Event Posting Flags at local Cemeteries
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Pay It Forward By Aimée N. Lanteigne Celebrating Memorial Day and our veterans has grown
into somewhat of a tradition at Oak Hill Middle School in Sabattus. Every year on the Friday afternoon before
Memorial Day, eighth grade students honor their loved ones who served in the
military with a moving ceremony in the gym recognizing their contributions
and sacrifices to our country. In the
morning, our entire middle school participates in Advisory Day where small
groups of students and their advisors do something fun together for the whole
morning that is also considered a form of community service. This year, seventh and eighth grade social studies
teachers, Aimée Lanteigne and Darryl Ellis, combined their advisory groups
and took them to the Plains Cemetery in Litchfield and the Pleasant Hill
Cemetery in Sabattus to place flags on the graves of veterans. Before heading out to the cemeteries, we
took our twenty students to Rt. 197 Diner in Litchfield for breakfast. Service was prompt and the food was yummy
and filling. When the waitress brought
us the bill, all the kids’ orders were combined together and a grand total of
$159.61 had to somehow be divided amongst the 22 of us based on what we each
ordered. As Darryl and I were trying
to figure out how to best tackle that, another customer came over to our
table and grabbed the check out of my hand. “I got that,” he said. “What?
Are you even serious?” I asked
jokingly. “Yeah, I’m serious. I’ve got it.” After Darryl and I exchanged dumbfounded
looks with one another, we shook our head in disbelief. “Unbelievable,” Darryl said quietly. Turns out this customer was Larry Gowell, a lifelong
resident of Litchfield who went to Litchfield Schools and graduated from
Monmouth Academy. Darryl actually had Larry as a student in the 70's. He is a
former Deputy Chief in the Litchfield Fire Department. Larry is a co-head bus
driver for RSU #4, and he owns and operates G & G Cash Fuel and G & G
Bottled Gas. Larry and his wife, Lisa, had a son, Larry Jr. who was wounded
in Iraq and died here at home from blood clots associated with his combat
wounds. Lisa and Larry and their
daughter, Amanda, sat in a booth next to the window that morning, and after
Larry grabbed the check from us, Lisa explained that they had a son buried in
the Plains Cemetery and they were so thankful that we were remembering the
veterans by placing flags on their graves.
Darryl stood up and announced to the entire restaurant what had just
transpired and everyone erupted into applause. All the kids went and shook Larry’s hand
before heading back out to the bus.
What a way to start the day. Rallied by Norman Bernier and Ron Caron, members of the
American Legion William R. Bold Post No. 4 in Litchfield and American Legion
Post No.135 in Sabattus met us at the cemeteries and went over how to
carefully and respectfully remove tattered flags, readjust the place holders,
insert the new flags, and salute at the foot of the grave while verbally
expressing our thanks for the service of those buried below us. The Legionnaires presence added a vivid and
tangible reminder of just exactly whom we were honoring, our communities’
fallen heroes now slumbering in their eternal resting place. The veterans who showed up at the
cemeteries to help the students all commented on what a terrific job they did
and everyone involved, Legionnaires, teachers, and students alike, all hope to
continue this wonderful tradition year after year. As Larry Gowell so generously showed, this
is our way of paying it forward. |
Annual May Memorial Day |
Americanism Office |
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Recruit candidates for the Oratorical Program. The Oratorical Contest presents participants with an
academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the
history of our nation's laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an
understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of
American citizenship. Congratulations
to Miss Victoria Schalk, Sabattus 2013
State Oratorical Winner (2nd from
Left) Representing
Post 135, and Maine District 3 at
the National Oratorical Competition in Indianapolis, Indiana. Participants
for 2013 – 2014 Being
Accepted Now! |
As Announced |
Americanism Officer |
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Scholarships
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Clyde
Therriault Scholarship – Two Awarded |
Annual April - June |
Adjutant |
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Those who
receive a medal must exemplify six qualities that define character: courage,
honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service. |
Annual June |
Adjutant |
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Annual Card Party |
The post
Auxiliary holds an annual card party at the post, all members are invited to
attend and participate. |
Annual October |
Joan Caron Auxiliary |
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Annual Turkey Raffle
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Raffle Tickets
are sold each year for prizes of Turkeys and gift cards. Just
before Thanksgiving the post holds an event at the post where you can buy
tickets for several rounds of turkey drawings, the tickets are only $1. |
Annual November |
Don Lebel |
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Annual Craft Fair
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The
Auxiliary hosts a crafts fair just before Christmas! |
Annual December |
Auxiliary |
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Darts League Play |
Test your
competitive skills as a member of the Dart League! Call the post for more information |
TBA |
2nd Vice Commander |
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Cribbage Night Players enjoy a Tuesday At the Legion Hall |
Come join
us for a game of Cribbage and good company!
Call the post for more information. |
Tuesday Nights 6-8 pm |
Historian |
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Post Sponsorships
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Special
Olympics |
Seasonal |
Auxiliary |
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Camp
"Tall Pines" |
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Boy and
Girl Scouting |
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Sabattus
Recreation |
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Children’s
Christmas Party - December |
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Child
Welfare Foundation |
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Togus Gift Shop - December |
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Maine
Veterans Home |
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Troop
Support – December |
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Thanksgiving
and Christmas Baskets – November/December |
