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Date	Time	Event/Location	Information
19 December 2014 Friday	7:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Legion Christmas Party (Legion Members - Adults Only) Pot Luck FMI: Joan Caron
14 December 2014 Sunday	1:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Children’s Christmas Party FMI: Joan Caron
7 Dec 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Commander and Santa at Our Legion Breakfast!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Volunteers Welcome! Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joan Caron
29 November 2014 Saturday	9:00 am To 3:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Craft Fair Food Table! Muffins available in the morning! Hot Dogs available in the afternoon! Popcorn! Raffle Table! Table Rentals Available! FMI: Denise Michaud
21 November 2014 Friday	7:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Turkey Raffle! Tickets will be sent in with the Annual Newsletter More available at Legion Hall Raffle Drawing for 2 Large Turkeys and Gift Certficates Bring $1 bills to purchase tickets that night and try your luck at the spinning wheel! FMI: Don Label
9 November 2014 Sunday	Doors open at 1:00 pm Event Starts 3:00 pm		2^nd Annual Veterans Tribute Lewiston Colisee FMI: Don Gosselin
2 November 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) FMI: Joan Caron
25 October 2014 Saturday	Doors open at 6:00 pm Event – 8:00 pm	“Krazy Jake – Comedy Show Sabattus Legion Post	Over 21 Only Cost $15 – Buy Tickets in Advance From Legion Members FMI: Contact: Roni Ray
18 October 2014 Saturday	Doors open At 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm	Pig Roast Sabattus Legion Post	If your hungry and thirsty and want to have the best Pig Roast in the state, come join the Son's of the American Legion Post 135 in Sabattus for their annual pig roast and dance. Where else will $10 a person buy you a fantastic meal, and allow you to dance the night away. Cash Bar Cost – $10 per person FMI: Andre Marquis
15 October 2014 Wednesday	Doors open At 6:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Post	Annual Card Party Door Prizes Raffles 50/50 Drawing Light Lunch FMI: Denise Michaud Auxiliary
5 October 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) FMI: Joan Caron\ Auxiliary
American Legion Department of Maine Fall State Conference and DEC Meeting Fall Conference will be September 19-21 in Rockland, Maine hosted by Rockland Unit 1 and Post 1. Housing at Tradewinds Motor Inn, 2 Park Dr., Rockland, ME 04841; $99 per night, includes deluxe continental breakfast. (You must make your own reservations) Contact The Department of Maine American Legion for detailed agenda. Sept. 19: Dinner for sale at the Post on a first come, first serve basis; 5-7 p.m. Karaoke POW/MIA Remembrance ceremony (pending) Sept. 20: Auxiliary Conference – 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Rockland Post 1 The American Legion Conference – Camden Post 30 Sons of the American Legion – Tradewinds Motor Inn Lunch: $7 for soups and sandwiches (pay at the door) Banquet: 5:30 p.m. social; 6 p.m. dinner. $15 for Ham dinner. Mail reservations to Lurinda Conlon, 675 Cushing Rd., Cushing, Maine 04563. Make checks payable to ALA Unit 1, earmarked Fall Conference banquet. Deadline will be September 10. Sept. 21: Auxiliary DEC, 9 a.m. Camden Post 30 Legion DEC, Camden Post 30
27 September 2013 Saturday	8:00 am – Completed!	Fall Post Building Clean-up! Sabattus Legion Hall	Help us with our Fall Clean-up of our Post! Volunteers Needed!
THE AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF MAINE NINETY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION Friday, June 13, 2014 – Sunday, June 15, 2014 Cross Insurance Center – Bangor, ME See the Maine Legionnaire and Department Website for more details.
August 22-28, 2014		American Legion National Convention Charlotte, North Carolina (Click on photo to see web album!)
July 19, 2014		Spaghetti Dinner and Dance IHO the return of James Rancourt from Afghanistan! Sabattus Legion Hall (Click on photo to see web album!)
June 22, 2014		Installation of Post Officers Ceremony Sabattus Legion Hall
13 June 2014 Friday	9:45 am To 11:00 am	Flag Day Program Carrie Ricker School Litchfield, ME	Veterans and members of the Community are Invited Free! FREE FMI : Diane Whalen. Teacher Sabattus Primary School
6 June 2014 Friday	1:15 To Completion	Flag Folding Class Carrie Ricker School Litchfield, ME	3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Grade Volunteers Welcome! Legion Uniform w/cap! FMI: Amedeo Lauria
1 June 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Scholarship Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am This is the last Breakfast until October 2104 Volunteers Welcome! Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) FMI: Tracey Rancourt
Grand Opening of The American Legion, Department of Maine’s New Home! Ribbon Cutting! Over 110 people attended! Our Oratorical Winner Emma Schalk receives a Legislative Sentiment From Senator Garrett Mason and Representative Steve Wood (L-R) Amedeo Lauria, Rep Steve Wood, Emma Schalk, Senator Garrett Mason, Department Commander John Hargreaves Saturday, May 31, 2014, 11:00 am – 3:00 p.m. 5 Verti Drive, Winslow, Maine 04901 Enjoy refreshments and an indoor tour! Ribbon Cutting will be at noon! Please respond by May 23, 2014 if you plan to attend. legionme@mainelegion.org Telephone (207) 873-3229 By mail: American Legion Department of Maine PO Box 900 Waterville, Maine 04903
26 May 2014 Monday	11:00 am Form up at 10:30 at the Legion Hall!	Memorial Day Parade and Service Sabattus Veterans Memorial Sabattus, ME	Public Invited Featuring Oak Hill Voices of Color Oak Hill Middle School Band Starts at the Legion ends at The Veterans’ Memorial Free FMI Contact: Ron Caron
23 May 2014 Friday	10:30 am	Memorial Day Event Placing Flags on Veterans Graves Pleasant Hill Cemetery Sabattus, ME	Legion Volunteers Welcome Free FMI Contact: Ron Caron
23 May 2014 Friday	12:15 pm	Memorial Day Event Oak Hill Middle School Sabattus, ME Gymnasium	Legion attendance is welcome! Free Contact OHMS for Details
24 May 2014 Saturday	9:00 am	Memorial Day Parade Lewiston/Auburn Meet at the Veterans Memorial Hosted by Lewiston and Auburn Posts	FREE FMI Contact Don Gosselin
10 May 2014 Saturday	9:30 am to 2:30 pm	Public Relations Workshop And District 3 - Installation Sabattus Legion Hall	All District 3 and surrounding areas are invited to attend the training. Lunch – Donation POC: Amedeo Lauria
4 May 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) FMI: Tracey Rancourt
15 March 2014 Saturday	7:00 pm – Midnight	Ladies Night Sabattus Legion Hall	Cost – Ladies Free Gentlemen - $5 pp FMI: Denise Michaud
6 April 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) FMI: Tracey Rancourt
11 April 2014 Friday	Doors open at 6:00 pm	Spring Card Party Sabattus Legion Hall	Cost: $3 pp FMI: Joan Caron
15 February 2014 Saturday	9:00 am – Compl	Department of Maine Oratorical Program Thomas College Waterville, ME	EMMA SCHALK (Left Front Row) FROM SABATTUS WAS THE 2014 DEPARTMENT WINNER!!! Cost – Free! FMI: Amedeo Lauria
22 February 2014 Saturday	4:30 – 6:00 pm	SAL Pot Luck Supper Fundraiser Sabattus Legion Hall	Cost Adults $8 Children $4 (10 and under) FMI: Andre Marquis
2 March 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) FMI: Tracey Rancourt
17-19 Jan 2014 Friday – Sunday Meal Reservation Cut-off January 13, 2014	See Department Website for Details!	Department of Maine Mid-Winter Conference Donald V. Henry Post 80 970 Central St. Millinocket, Maine	Check out the Department Website for more Details. Click Here for Details!
2 February 2014 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joan Caron
8 December 2013 Sunday Sign up by 4 Dec!!!	1:00 pm	Legion Christmas Party (Children) Sabattus Legion Hall	Ages 0 – 10 Years Old! Free FMI: Joan Caron
20 December 2013 Friday	Doors open at 6:30 pm	Legion Christmas Party (Adults) Sabattus Legion Hall	Bring your Favorite Dish! Gift Exchange! (See Newsletter for Details!) Free FMI: Tracey Rancourt
1 December 2013 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joan Caron
30 November 2013 Saturday	9:00 am To 3:00 pm	Sabattus Auxiliary Annual Craft Fair Sabattus Legion Hall November 30, 2013 (Click on photo to see web album!)	Food Table! Muffins available in the morning! Hot Dogs available in the afternoon! Popcorn! Raffle Table! Table Rentals Available! FMI: Denise Michaud
24 November 2013 Sunday	2:00 pm – Compl	Post Level Oratorical Program Sabattus Legion Hall Upstairs in Ceremony Room	High School Students must Register A special thanks to all those Who made the event Enjoyable for all in Attendance! Refreshments will be served - Free! FMI: Amedeo Lauria
November 23, 2013 Saturday		Department of Maine – Commander’s John Hargreaves Visit and Dinner Sabattus Legion Hall	Department Commander’s Department Officer’s Meeting Post Members are welcome to attend Refreshments will be served - Free FMI: Ron Caron
22 November 2013 Friday	7:00 pm	Turkey Raffle Sabattus Legion Hall (Click on photo to see web album!)	Turkey Raffle! Tickets sent in with Newsletter More available at Legion Hall You can still get tickets Tonight! FMI: Don Label
November 20, 2013	6:30 pm	Sabattus Legion prepares holiday packages for National Guardsmen and presents for Togus VAMC Patients Auxiliary Sabattus Legion Hall Connections | Thursday, December 19, 2013 The Sabattus American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 hosted an evening at the Sabattus American Legion Post recently to prepare holiday packages for members of The Maine Army National Guard’s 133rd Engineer Battalion who are currently serving at Bagram Air force Base in Afghanistan. From left, Joan Caron, Veronica Fisher, Jennifer Caron, Katrina Clifford, Renata Schalk, Joan Fournier, Denise Michaud, Victoria Schalk, Bridget Burke, Linda Hampshire and Post 135 Commander Tracy Rancourt.	Veterans Gift Program You can drop off items : Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Fridays from 6:00 – 11:00 pm. Bring with you on the 20th! We welcome volunteers to help with packaging the items for shipment. FMI: Denise Michaud Legion Ladies Auxiliary
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9 November 2013 Saturday	Doors Open At 7:00 pm	Band: “Veggie by Day” Sabattus Legion Hall	$5 Cover FMI: Jim Caron Sponsor: Post Legion Riders
3 November 2013 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Volunteers Welcome! Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) FMI: Joan Caron
26 October 2013 Saturday	7:00 pm To 12:00 am	Halloween Party (Andre’s Birthday Party) Sabattus Legion Hall	Costume Contest $5 Entry Fee! No Cover Charge FMI: Andre Marquis
16 October 2013 Thursday	Doors open 5:30 pm Start 6:00 pm	Auxiliary Card Party Sabattus Legion Hall	Light Lunch Served! Door Prizes! Raffle Table! Cost: $3 per person FMI: Joan Caron
6 October 2013 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall	Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Volunteers Welcome! Cost $7 per person FMI: Tracey Rancourt
4 October 2013 Friday	Doors open at 7:00 pm Drawing at 8:00 pm	Legion Raffle Drawing! Sabattus Legion Hall	$1000 Top Prize! We raised over $2,500 Great job! Tickets $5 each FMI: Jim Caron
28 September 2013 Saturday	8:00 am – Completed!	Fall Post Building Clean-up! Sabattus Legion Hall	Help us with our Fall Clean-up of our Post! Volunteers Needed!
21-22 September 2013 Friday, Saturday and Sunday	See Below	2013 Annual Fall Conference American Legion Post 21 200 Congress St Bath, Maine Opening Ceremony Richard Graves, 1st Vice Commander Welcome and Address John Hargreaves Department Commander Greetings Georgine Butman, President, ALA Dickey Huntley, Commander, SAL LEAD Post Ops/Membership Matt Herndon, Deputy Director, Membership Lunch Break LEAD Dist/Area CMDR Matt Herndon, Deputy Director, Membership Oratorical Program Tommy Adkins, Chairman Session Wrap up Lloyd Woods Department Adjutant Announcements/Drawings Fall Conference dinner with a social hour at 5:00 p.m - prior to the dinner. Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting Bath Post #21 (All are Welcome to Attend)	Co-Chairs: Richard Graves Lloyd Woods, Co-Chairmen FMI: Ron Caron Fall State Conference and DEC Meeting Annual Fall Conference Agenda Amedeo Lauria - Appointed Assistant Department Service Officer Karaoke Post #21
7 September 2013 Saturday	11:00 am 1100 hrs	Annual Blue Star Banner Ceremony Sabattus Legion Hall Sabattus Legion Hall Download a Flyer Download an Application Form Senator Garrett Mason (left) with Blue Star Banner Recipients (Click on the photo to see the event!) (Click to see the Blue Star coverage in the Maine Legionnaire - Page 11) (Photo Credit: A. Lauria) Sabattus American Legion Harry J. Conway Post 135 40 Island Road Sabattus, Maine 04280 (207)-375-4058 (Leave Message) NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2013 “Sabattus Legion Hosts Blue Star Service Banner Ceremony” SABBATTUS, ME – The Sabattus Harry J. Conway American Legion post recently conducted a Blue Star Service Banner presentation to seven local military families with members currently serving in the military. The following families or representative of serving military members were recognized with a Certificate and Blue Star Banner: Mrs. Katie Davis (1LT Adam Davis), Mrs. Tracey Rancourt (MSG James Rancourt), Miss Julie Rocray (SSG Woodbury Nickerson), Mrs. Mallory Hammond (SGT Cody Hammond), Mrs. Jamie Poulin (SGT Nicholas Poulin) and Mrs. Tiffany Libby (SGT Matthew Libby). Also recognized, but unable to attend, were Mrs. Jess Jacobson (SGT Timothy Jacobson). The assembled family and friend were invited to partake in some light refreshments at the conclusion of the ceremony. Maine Senator Garrett Mason, was present at the event to recognize the contributions of the those in the military and their families. The Blue Star Service Banner program is an annual event hosted by the Sabattus American Legion Post to recognize military members and their immediate family. The Blue Star Service Banner was designed and patented in 1917 by World War I Army Capt. Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry who had two sons serving on the front line. It quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in the service. On September 24, 1917, an Ohio congressman read the following into the Congressional Record: “…The mayor of Cleveland, the Chamber of Commerce and the governor of Ohio have adopted this service flag. The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother – their children.” Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star Mothers organizations were established during World War I and remain active today. During World War II, the Department of War issued specifications on manufacture of the flag, as well as guidelines indicating when the service flag could be flown and by whom. The Blue Star Service Banner typically displayed in windows is an 8.5 by 14-inch white field with a blue star(s) sewn onto a red banner. Today, families display these banners when they have a loved one serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The blue star represents one family member serving, and a banner can have up to five stars. The banner displayed in the front window of a home shows a family’s pride in their loved one serving in the military, and reminds others that preserving America’s freedom demands much. Blue Star Service Banners were widely used during both world wars, but were not embraced during the Korean or Vietnam wars with the same enthusiasm. The American Legion rekindled that spirit of pride in our military men and women following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by providing banners to military families across the nation. If you would like to participate in this event in the future, please contact the Post Commander, Sabattus American Legion Post via their webpage at: www.americanlegionpost135.sabattus.net, or by telephone at (207) 375-4058 (leave a message). Application forms can also be downloaded at the website and sent in at any time.	Blue Star Banner Ceremony Public Invited Let’s have a big crowd to recognize our military and their families! Ceremony and Refreshments! No Cost FMI Contact: Tracey Rancourt
23 – 29 August 2013		American Legion National Convention Houston, Texas
17 August 2013 Saturday	7:00 -10:00 pm 1900 – 2200 hrs	Band: “Trio” Sabattus Legion Hall	Public Invited $5 Cover FMI Contact: Gordon Smith
10 August 2013 Saturday	Doors open at 7:00 pm 1900 hrs	Band: “Roadhouse” Sabattus Legion Hall	Public Invited $5 Cover FMI Contact: Jim Caron
27 July 2013 Saturday	10:00 am 1000 hrs	60^th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Veteran’s Memorial Park Lewiston, Maine	Volunteers Needed Report at 9:00 Recruiting Table No Cost FMI Contact: Don Gosselin or Amedeo Lauria
20 July 2013 Saturday	4:00 pm 1600 hrs To 6:00 pm 1800 hrs	Legion Family Cookout Sabattus Legion Hall	Post Members Only Hot Dogs Hamburgers Punch Family Games Karaoke and Music No Cost FMI Contact: Andre’ Marquis
13 July 2013 Saturday	9:30 am 0930	Korean War Veterans Moxie Parade Float	Korean War Veterans may ride The float in the Moxie Parade No Cost Across from Lisbon High School Meet at Lisbon MacDonalds no later than 9:00 am. FMI Contact: Ron Caron
11 July 2013	5:30 pm 1730 hrs To 7:30 pm 19:30 hrs	Sabattus Fun Day Sabattus Town Hall	Hot Dogs, Haburgers Soft Drinks Music No Cost FMI Contact: Andre’ Marquis
June 29, 2013		60s Cocktail Party Sabattus American Legion Hall Click Link for: Greater Lisbon Ledger Coverage! (Click on the photo to see the event!) (Photo Credit: A. Lauria) Sabattus American Legion Harry J. Conway Post 135 40 Island Road Sabattus, Maine 04280 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7th, 2013 “Sabattus Legion Hosts 1960s Themed Cocktail Party” The Sabattus American Legion Hall recently transported back into the early 1960s; a time of big hair, narrow ties, when all gentlemen wore hats. The Sabattus American Legion Auxiliary hosted the event and a ticket and period clothing were a must to gain entrance. Over sixty locals turned out in their finest early 1960s attire. While period music played in the main hall and classic films played on the large flat screen television in the hall, young and old from Sabattus, and the surrounding areas, shared some camaraderie as they help raised funds for local post scholarships, veteran’s services and community events supported by the post. Several organizations donated items for a raffle and silent auction to raise funds for legion activities that included: Campus Cutters, George O’Connel, The Sabattus Fire Association, The Sabattus Republican Town Committee, Jaci Peterson, and Flagship Cinemas. Andre’ Marquis and his lovely wife Danielle were the host and hostess for the event which ran for several hours and included dancing to music from the early 1960s. Everyone agreed that it was an amazing event. This type of dance and social time will be a yearly event with a different theme planned for the coming years. More photos of the event, and other post information, can be seen at the legion website “americanlegionpost135.sabattus.net” under “News, Photos and Videos.”
June 27, 2013		60^th Anniversary Korean War Ceasefire Lewiston Veterans Memorial Park (Click on the photo to see the event!) (Photo Credit: A. Lauria) Click on the Logo above to see more photos of the event! Click to See Video
16 June 2013 Sunday	2:00 pm	Installation of Post Officers Ceremony Sabattus Legion Hall Greater Lisbon Ledger Coverage (Click on Link) (Click on the photo to see the event!) (Photo Credit: J. Caron) Photo Information: (left to right) – Amedeo Lauria, Dominic Santomongo, Gordon Smith, James Caron, Tracey Rancourt, Jim Rancourt, Joseph Michaud and Steve Caron. Not pictured Donald Gosselin and Anthony Culpovich Sabattus American Legion Harry J. Conway Post 135 40 Island Road Sabattus, Maine 04280 (207)-375-4058 (Leave Message) NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2013 SABATTUS, ME - The American Legion Harry Conway Post 135 opened their June 16^th meeting by bowing their heads and asking God to guide their work during the meeting and praying for the fellow comrades past and present. The POW-MIA chair was prominently displayed at the front of the meeting room. The empty chair honors those who are not present by reason of being missing since their time in war. Ron Caron, on behalf of 3^rd District, was present to lead the installation. Ron was recently elected to the position of State Historian for the Maine American Legion this past weekend. Ron is a member, and former Post Commander of the Sabattus post. Ron was assisted in the installation by Ray Lemieux, a member of American Legion Mechanic Falls Post 150 who acted as his Sergeant-at Arms. Caron gave the job description for each position, and explained the importance of each of their contributions will make to the success of the post. Each new officer was brought forward by the Sergeant-at Arms as Caron read off their responsibilities and congratulated them on the appointment with a firm handshake. This year’s Sabattus Legion officers are: Tracey Rancourt is the newly appointed Post Commander. Tracey is the first woman to command the post since it was establish in December of 1924. She is responsible for the overall operation of the Post including supervising the duties of all other Post officers and activities to ensure that they meet the highest standards and fulfill the tenants of The American Legion. Dominic Santomongo is the newly appointed 1^st Vice Commander. As such he is responsible for membership. James Caron is the newly appointed 2^nd Vice Commander. James, who recently finished his term as Post Commander, is responsible for assisting the Post commander with all duties and is key with regard to patriotic observances, developing Post activities including entertainment features which should be an integral part of all meetings. Steve Caron is returning as Adjutant. Steve is coming back as Adjutant for another term and is responsible for the administrative aspects of the Post and should be concerned with the overall effectiveness of Post activities. Joseph Michaud, is returning as Finance Officer. Joe is responsible for receiving and dispersing all the Post's funds and Chairman of a Finance Committee. James Rancourt, is returning as Chaplain. James is responsible for providing the spiritual leadership for the Post. Donald Gosselin, is returning as Sergeant-at-Arms. Donald is responsible for introducing all visiting comrades and guests of the Post to make sure they feel welcomed and that the colors are properly maintained and displayed. Gordon Smith, is returning as Post Historian. Gordon is responsible for compiling and preserving the records of the Post. Amedeo Lauria is the newly appointed Americanism Officer. Amedeo is responsible for developing the spirit of Americanism among The American Legion and citizens and residents; to put into effect Americanism policies and programs of The American Legion; to coordinate any overlapping of programs dealing with Americanism. To oversee and report on programs that relates to Americanism and many youth programs. Retiring Post Commander James Caron has completed a year of service and has justified members' faith. The new commander, Tracey Rancourt, has the duty of seeing that no one is turned away and to be guided by the decisions of members. Caron presented her with the gavel of her office Tracey said he was thankful for being able to lead the post in its 89th year. She said that “the best way to be successful is to surround yourself with good people.” She said that is the case with the current slate of officers and looks forward to a bright future for the post. Visit the legion website at www.americanlegionpost135.sabattus.net. There are many activities hosted by the post to engage veterans in the local and surrounding communities. Of course, prospective members are always welcome and encouraged to visit.	Post Installation of Post Officers Uniform for participants: Legion cap, white collar shirt, tie, navy blue blazer, gray trousers, and appropriate foot wear. Refreshments will be served. Public Invited – Free FMI Contact: Steve Caron
THE AMERICAN LEGION 95TH ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION JUNE 14 - 16, 2013 AUGUSTA CIVIC CENTER Ron Caron elected Maine American Legion Historian! Congratulations Ron!
14 June 2013 Friday A big thanks to: The US Army, New England Recruiting Battalion (NERB) stationed at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard , for providing additional small US flags and US Flag pins. Our State Representative, Honorable Steve Wood for donating two full sized US and State Flag sets to the Town of Sabattus and Post 135!	6:30 pm	Flag Day Ceremony Sabattus Legion Hall (Click on the photo to see the event!) (Photo Credit: A. Lauria)	Legion Members, as well as members of the Brownies, Girl Scouts Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will be participating! Refreshments after the ceremony In the Legion Hall prepared by the Auxiliary Hot Dogs Baked Beans Punch Chips Cookies Public Invited Free! FMI Contact: Amedeo Lauria
14 June 2013 Friday	10:00 – 11:00 am	Flag Day Celebration Carrie Ricker Elementary School Litchfield, ME (Click on the photo to see the event!) (Photo Credit: A. Lauria)	Flag Day Program Veterans and members of the Community are Invited Free! POC:: Diane Whalen. Teacher Sabattus Primary School
13 June 2013 Thursday	1:45 – 3:00	Flag Protocol and Folding Class Carrie Ricker Elementary School Litchfield, ME (Click on the photo to see the event!) (Photo Credit: A. Lauria)	3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Grade See Photo Page! FMI Contact: Amedeo Lauria
10 June 2013 Monday	7:00 – 9:00 pm	Oak Hill High School Graduation Augusta Civic Center	Representatives of the Sabattus American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary attended to present Scholarships to students. FMI Contact: Amedeo Lauria
2 June 2013 Sunday	7:30 am – 1030:am	Monthly Legion Breakfast Sabattus Legion Hall Sabattus, ME	Public Invited Volunteers Welcome! See you in the Fall! Thank you for the supporting the Legion! Cost: $7 *Last Breakfast until October 2013
1 June 2013 Saturday	7:00 pm	Band: “Veggies by Day” Sabattus Legion Hall Sabattus, ME	$5 Cover Our thanks to everyone who attended! FMI Contact: Andre’ Marquis
27 May 2013 Monday	11:00 am	Memorial Day Parade and Service Sabattus Veterans Memorial Sabattus, ME	Our thanks to the Oak Hill Middle School Band and Chorus! It was a beautiful day! Public Invited FMI Contact: Ron Caron
24 May 2013 Friday	12:30 pm	Memorial Day Program Oak Hill Middle School Sabattus, ME Gymnasium	Our thanks to the Middle School students and teachers who put on a wonder program! Veterans are Invited FMI Contact: Ron Caron
24 May 2013 Friday	10:00 am	Volunteers from RSU #4 and Sabattus Legion Place Flags of Veterans’ Graves Pleasant Hill Cemetery Sabattus, ME 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. (Photo Credit: Aimee Lanteigne)	Placing Flags on Veterans Graves Our thanks to the students who put up the flags on the gravesites of our departed veterans! Legion Volunteers Welcome FMI Contact: Ron Caron
Friday, April 26, 2013		Students donate to Operation Comfort Warrior (OCW) Source: Lewiston Sun Journal SABATTUS — On Feb. 15, students at Oak Hill Middle School presented a check for $439.24 to members of the local American Legion. Ron Caron presented seventh-grade teacher Aimee Lanteigne with a certificate from the American Legion National Headquarters for Oak Hill Middle School in recognition of its contribution to Operation Comfort Warrior. Students in Ms. Lanteigne’s seventh grade advisory group initiated a coin drive for Operation Comfort Warrior throughout November and December. The students decorated and distributed empty yogurt containers to every classroom and then gathered them up and counted all the coins collected. It took nearly two weeks for students to count and recount all the loose change and then roll it into coin sleeves. Operation Comfort Warrior is a program dedicated to raising money for wounded American warriors. The money is used to fund a variety of needs while these veterans are recovering in hospitals or convalescing back home. Items such as sweat suits and cotton socks to ease the pressure on burn wounds, iPods to help drown out tinnitus caused by damage to the eardrum after IED explosions, fitness equipment to help rebuild muscle strength or even gift cards to local stores and home improvement centers to help meet the needs of disabled veterans and their families are just some examples of how the money donated to Operation Comfort Warrior is used. The presentation ceremony began with the OHMS Band under the direction of Mr. Fuller playing the national anthem. Students Jacob Kirchner, Lindsey Weeks, Drew Gordon, Tyler Desmarais and Chris Campbell made some brief remarks regarding the purpose of the assembly and how their advisory group went about collecting the money for Operation Comfort Warrior. Lanteigne introduced seven distinguished guests from the local American Legion who attended the presentation ceremony. They included Ron Caron, veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served in Vietnam; Gordon Smith, Navy veteran who served in Korea; Dominic Santamango, Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam; Joseph Michaud, veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served in Panama; Jim Rancourt, active duty Army serviceman who has been in Iraq and who will be going to Afghanistan soon; Tracy Rancourt, who served in the Coast Guard and was stationed in Granada; and finally Joan Caron, auxiliary president of Post 135 in Sabattus. After student Chris Campbell presented Ron Caron with the check, Caron addressed the student body. He recognized their efforts and sacrifice in raising money for such a worthy cause and shared some stories with them of how their coins will add up to make a big difference. Nationwide, Operation Comfort Warrior is closing in on nearly $500,000 raised thus far. Caron presented a certificate and a minted coin to the school, which states “Thank you for your service.” To make a donation or starting an OCW fundraiser at your school or work place, visit www.legion.org/ocw. Checks can be made out to Operation Comfort Warriors, The American Legion, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. To reach the Legion in Sabattus, contact Ron Caron at P.O. Box 76, Sabattus, ME 04280. His phone number is 375-4639 and his email address is caron3974@aol.com.
April 2013		American Legion Oratorical Competition Maine State Winner from Sabattus, Maine Indianapolis, Indiana (Photo Credit: American Legion) Miss Victoria Schalk (2^nd from Left)
Monday, April 15, 2013		Sabattus Legion honors Oak Hill students The Sabattus American Legion Post and Ladies Auxiliary Unit recently held their youth night to present Oak Hill High School students, Scholarship Awards and certificates to those who attended Boys State and Girls State. (Photo Credit: Lewiston Sun Journal) From left are Legion Scholarship recipient Alexis Noel, Legion Commander Jim Caron and Boys State attendee Chad Martineau. Missing was Auxiliary scholarship recipients Allison Therrien, Ashley Ward and Girls State attendee Julie Morneault.
Thursday October 11, 2012		Sabattus American Legion Auxiliary Annual Card Party (Photo Credit - Lewiston Sun Journal) (From left are Caron, Rowena Wright and Denise Michaud)
May 28, 2012 Tuesday		Memorial Day Parade Sabattus, ME Donald Gosselin of American Legion Post 135 of Sabattus stands at attention during Memorial Day ceremonies in Sabattus on Monday morning. (Photo Credit: Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) Click to Watch Sabattus Memorial Day Parade - May 2012
November 3, 2011		National American Legion Commander to Visit Posts 3-day tour begins around area Friday Kennebec Journal Sabattus - The national commander of the American Legion is scheduled to visit local Legion posts on a three-day tour that begins Friday. Fang Wong will be in Portland on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, he will have breakfast at William R. Bold Post 181, Litchfield, before visiting Smith-Wiley Post 4, Gardiner. He is scheduled to have lunch at Harry J. Conway Post 135, Sabattus, before going to Goodrich-Caldwell Post 6, Hallowell. Richmond's Emerson and Lane Post 132, will host a banquet in honor of Wong on Saturday night with state commander Brenda Dearborn, . He departs Sunday to visit posts in other states, according to Lloyd Woods, state adjutant at the American Legion Department Headquarters in Waterville. Woods said veterans are welcome to visit with Wong whether or not they are Legion members. Wong, of East Brunswick, N.J., spent 20 years in the Army, including 25 months in Vietnam. He retired as chief warrant officer in 1989 and was elected national commander in September. The American Legion bills itself as the nation's largest veterans service organization.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011		Memorial Day Parade Sabattus, ME (Photo Credit: Russ Dillingham, Lewiston Sun Journal) (Left to Right – Jim Rancourt and Ron Caron) Click to Watch Sabattus Memorial Day Parade - May 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011		Members of the Maine Guard Reunite at Sabattus Monthly Legion Breakfast More than 30 veterans representing three Maine National Guard units gathered on a recent Sunday morning in Sabattus for an annual breakfast aimed at reuniting them for more than just a funeral. Retired members of the Maine National Guard gathered in May at the American Legion Post 135 in Sabattus for their annual breakfast. (Photo Credit: Nel Binette) (First row, from left: Rene Morin, Kirby Touchette, Jake Laverdiere, Don Aube, Marcel Chassee, Al Harvey and Gary O'Connell Second row, from left: Armand Truchon, Rosaire Duquette, John Arnoldy, Frank O'Connell, Tony Albert, Rick Carney, George O'Connell, Ray Rivard, Roland Brousseau and Richard Denis Third row, from left: Verne Tardif, Larry Boulette, Kevin Tuttle, Rick Bourque, Don Beaule, Gary Lajoie, John Firczak, Matt Clark, Norm Berube, Mike Girouard, Bob Gautheir, Allen Guimond, Roland Doyon, Don Gosselin and Jerry Smith; in back: Ken Chase.)	Lewiston Sun Journal
		Blue Star Presentation – 2010 Lewiston Sun Journal The Sabattus American Legion hosted a Blue Star Banner presentation. Anyone living in Sabattus or the surrounding area who have a child or spouse currently serving on active duty in the military may contact the Legion if they would like to be presented with a banner. Following the presentation, a barbecue lunch was served for those in attendance. (Photo Credit: Lewiston Sun Journal) (Left to Right, Joseph Michaud, Joan Caron, and Jim Rancourt)
August 18, 2009 Tuesday		Post Officer Installation – 2009-2010 Harry J. Conway Post 135, American Legion, Sabattus Connections - Lewiston Sun Journal Seated from left are Jack Davin, Ed Nadeau, Nel Binette, Wally Wright, Ron Caron Standing, Joe Michaud, Tracy Rancourt, Jim Rancourt, Ed Breton, Don Gosselin and Al Harvey. Seated from left are Kim Henson, Kay Koss, Mary Haverling. Standing, Denise Michaud, Shirley Staples, Connie Harvey, Joan Caron, Carol Laplante and Judy Cyr.
May 2009		Memorial Day Parade Sabattus, ME (Photo Credit: A. Lauria)
		Guy Frechette Litchfield vet receives Purple Heart Connections Lewiston Sun Journal Monday, September 8, 2008 SABATTUS - Former Marine veteran Guy Frechette of Litchfield received medals he earned in Vietnam more than 40 years ago. It was made possible by the efforts of the office of Congressman Michael Michaud and Ron Caron, current 1st Vice Commander of American Legion Post 135 in Sabattus, and the help of Army Capt. Steve Caron. A ceremony was recently held at the Sabattus Post Home with family, friends, and fellow Legionnaires. Frechette was presented The Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Citation and President Unit Combat Ribbon. The awards were presented to Frechette by U.S. Marine Maj. Brian Wiktz, with the charge read by Army Captain Steve Caron.
November 11, 2000		Veteran’s Day Event (Source: Lewiston Sun Journal, December 13, 2000)
November 11, 2000		Veteran’s Day Event (Source: Lewiston Sun Journal, November 2, 2000)
July 2000		Post Officer Installation – 2000-2001 Harry J. Conway Post 135, American Legion, Sabattus Lewiston Sun Journal,
May 18, 1990		Memorial Day Parade Sabattus, ME (Source: Lewiston Sun Journal)
July 8, 1989		Sabattus’ 150^th Birthday Activities (Source: Lewiston Sun Journal ©)
April 20, 1942		Helping the War Effort Sabattus, ME	(Source: Lewiston Daily Sun, page 11)
July 12, 1933		Musical Presentation American Legion Sabattus, ME	(Source: Lewiston Daily Sun, page 7)
April 20, 1927		Vaudeville Show American Legion Sabattus, ME	(Source: Lewiston Evening Journal, page 10)