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THE AMERICAN LEGION’S 94th birthday was celebrated March 17 in Topsham at a joint meeting of Brunswick Post 20, Harpswell Post 171 and Topsham Post 202. Shown enjoying a delicious dinner prepared by Boy Scout Troop 202, above from left, at head table, are Read Rich, Brunswick Post 20 chaplain; Dan Boland, Area 3 representative; Iona Osnoe, a 65- year Legion member, now at Topsham Post 202; state Sen. Seth Goodall, D-Richmond; Marty Diller, speaking, Post 20 first vice commander; Dan Lindsley, Post 20 commander; and Bob Lemont, Post 202 commander. At the table in front of the head table, from left, are District 6 Commander Ron Rainfrette; Cynthia Lindsley; Steve Jarrett Sr., District 6 service officer; and Patricia Jarrett, Tenants Harbor Post 34. Goodall presented Osnoe with a legislative sentiment from the 126th Legislature honoring her military service and 65 years of Legion membership. Members from all three posts were also recognized for continuous membership in the Legion. At left, Bob Webber Post 171 commander, left, presented Post 171 Adjutant Dan Boland a certificate recognizing his 46 years of continuous membership. Other Post 171 members receiving certificates were Gil Ormsby, 45 years; Mike Doyle, 32 years; Bob Webber, eight years; and Bill O’Connell, seven years.
THE AMERICAN LEGION’S 94th birthday was celebrated March 17 in Topsham at a joint meeting of Brunswick Post 20, Harpswell Post 171 and Topsham Post 202. Shown enjoying a delicious dinner prepared by Boy Scout Troop 202, above from left, at head table, are Read Rich, Brunswick Post 20 chaplain; Dan Boland, Area 3 representative; Iona Osnoe, a 65- year Legion member, now at Topsham Post 202; state Sen. Seth Goodall, D-Richmond; Marty Diller, speaking, Post 20 first vice commander; Dan Lindsley, Post 20 commander; and Bob Lemont, Post 202 commander. At the table in front of the head table, from left, are District 6 Commander Ron Rainfrette; Cynthia Lindsley; Steve Jarrett Sr., District 6 service officer; and Patricia Jarrett, Tenants Harbor Post 34. Goodall presented Osnoe with a legislative sentiment from the 126th Legislature honoring her military service and 65 years of Legion membership. Members from all three posts were also recognized for continuous membership in the Legion. At left, Bob Webber Post 171 commander, left, presented Post 171 Adjutant Dan Boland a certificate recognizing his 46 years of continuous membership. Other Post 171 members receiving certificates were Gil Ormsby, 45 years; Mike Doyle, 32 years; Bob Webber, eight years; and Bill O’Connell, seven years.
 
 

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