Cutline (installation) – Westbrook Memorial Post 197 of the American Legion installs Dave Martin, on the right, as post commander in ceremonies last month. Officials participating are, left to right, Robert Morrill, assistant adjutant of the Department of Maine who served as chaplain, and Herman Wright III, past state commander who is now on the national executive committee and served as installation officer, along with Ron Sailor, adjutant of the Department of Maine who served as sergeant-at-arms in the ceremony. A courtesy photo

Martin Post 197 commander

Dave Martin was installed as commander of Westbrook Memorial Post 197 of the American Legion in ceremonies last month.

Other officers installed were Carroll “Red” Crimmin, 1st vice-commander, and Dennis Axelson, finance officer.

Cutline: Guess who is turning 40? Look in this column next week for the answer.

Yard sale reminder

The Chopin Club is holding a yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at 254 East Bridge St.

Miaoulis Universalist speaker

Rev. Nancy Miaoulis will speak at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, at the Westbrook Universalist Church, 719 Main St.

The service marks the final one before the church’s summer break. Regular services will continue in September.

Tarbox recognized

Chaplain Kimberly Tarbox received a President’s Volunteer Service Award recently in Clanton, Ala., at a national conference of the United States Corps of Chaplains.

Tarbox received a gold level award for 500 hours of community service in one year. The award was presented in connection with President George Bush’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.

Joint ’45, ’46 reunion plans

The Westbrook High School classes of 1945 and 1946 are planning a combined reunion at noon on July 6 at Verrillo’s, 155 Riverside St., Portland. Those attending will order from the menu.

For more information about the class of 1945, call David Chase at 854-4301 of e-mail CCHASDA@AOL.COM

For more information about the class of 1946, call Deanie Guitard at 761-4083 or e-mail GGuitard@AOL.COM

Members of both classes are asked to respond by Sunday, June 26.