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American Legion holds Martin Luther King Jr. service

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Lewiston - American Legion Post 22, will hold a memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, January 18th. The Planning Committee, from the left, is Adjutant Jerry DerBoghosian, Trustee Roland Cyr and Commander Gerald Labrie.

Legion post plans King memorial

Lewiston - American Legion Post 22, will hold a membership meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 18th, at the Lewiston, Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. The meeting will include a memorial service for Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The committee in charge of the service is composed of Commander Gerald Labrie, Adjutant Jerry DerBoghosian and Trustee Roland Cyr. An update will be given on membership and finances followed by the memorial service, which will open with the reading of a proclamation on the birthday of Dr. King. A special prayer will be held followed by the singing of the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" by the assembly.
All members attending should have their 2007 membership card in their possession; members who haven't paid their 2007 membership dues are asked to attend. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.

American Legion post 22 to recall USAT Dorchester, Lincoln
Monday, February 12, 2007

LEWISTON - American Legion Post 22 will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 15th, at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch Street. The meeting will include two programs. The 198th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, will be celebrated and the 64th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S. Army Transport U.S.A.T. Dorchester off the coast of Greenland will be recalled.
There, four U.S. Army Chaplains gave their life belts to soldiers who had left theirs below decks. The chaplains stood on the aft-deck of the Dorchester with arms around each other singing and praying as they went down with the ship.
The agenda will also include an update membership and finances. Certificates for long service in the Legion will be presented to deserving members.
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will be read by Richard Giem, Post 22 judge advocate. Post Adjutant Jerry DerBoghosian will tell the story of the four chaplains.
Refreshments will be served. All members attending should have paid 2007 membership cards.

Jesus Party kids hear Dorchester story
Monday, February 12, 2007

Jesus Party kids Katrina Jones and Hunter Knowlton are pictured with the ministry's patriotic mentor, Jerry DerBoghosian.

LEWISTON - Jerry DerBoghosian, adjutant, Post 22, American Legion, and patriotic mentor of the Jesus Party youth outreach, recently shared the story of the sinking of the USAT Dorchester on Feb. 3, 1943.
The ship was sunk by a torpedo fired from a German U-2 submarine. The attack was decisive and deadly. The Dorchester was carrying 902 passengers made up of servicemen, merchant seamen and civilian workers. Within less than 27 minutes the Dorchester slipped beneath the Atlantic's icy waters.
On board were four U.S. Army chaplains - a Methodist clergyman, a Jewish Rabbi, Roman Catholic priest and a Reformed minister. Together through the pandemonium, they brought calmness to the frightened, tended to the wounded and guided the disoriented.
The ship had run out of life jackets and the four chaplains removed theirs and gave them to four frightened young men. The chaplains joined arms and prayed as the boat disappeared in the waters. Out of the 902 aboard, 672 died, leaving 230 survivors.

American Legion post to note National Birthday
Thursday, March 15, 2007

LEWISTON - Post 22, American Legion, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St.

The National American Legion is celebrating its 88th birthday during March. It was founded in 1919 and Post 22 will hold special services at the meeting. Along with birthday cake, there will be a luncheon for all attending members. Donations will be accepted, and there will be a door prize. There is also expected to be a speaker.
The agenda will include membership and finance updates. Fifty- and 60-year membership certificates will be awarded and officers will be nominated. Nomination of delegates and alternates for the Maine Legion Convention in June will be made.
All attending members must present 2007 membership cards.

American Legion to note Patriots Day
Thursday, April 12, 2007

LEWISTON - Post 22, American Legion, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birth St.
Part of the meeting will be designated to observe Patriots Day and hold a memorial service for the members of the military from the state who have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The agenda includes election of officers for 2007-2008. All members attending have to have paid-up 2007 membership cards in order to vote. Members can pay their memberships when they attend the meeting to be eligible to vote.
Continuous years membership certificates will be given to members who have attained the honor.
Members are asked to bring their caps

Longtime Legion member, Fernand Caux is honored
Friday, May 11, 2007

LEWISTON - Post 22, American Legion, recently awarded Fernand Caux a 50-year certificate of recognition for continuous membership in the American Legion.
Caux was a member of the Maine National Guard when the group shipped to the South Pacific where the Lewiston group saw extensive action in New Guinea and Guadalcanal.
Caux joined the Maine National Guard in February 1940 and was discharged in August 1945. He was a member of Co. E, 103rd Infantry, 42nd Division.
He resides at 18 Brule St., Lewiston, along with his wife, Alma.

American Legion Post 22 installs officers
Thursday, May 31, 2007

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American Legion Post 22 installs officers. From the left are adjutant and finance officer Jerry DerBoghosian; commander Donald T. Dube; sergeant-at-arms Arthur D. Paradis; chaplain Bruce B. Harris; first vice commander Raymond H. Croteau; second vice commander Raymond B. Allen; and outgoing commander Gerald Labrie.

American Legion Post 22 installs officers

LEWISTON - American Legion Post 22 recently installed officers for 2007-2008. Officiating was Department of Maine Second Vice Commander John Doyle and Tom Naragon, served as Sergeant at Arms.
Sandwiches, desserts and beverages were served by the Auxiliary. Post 22 meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St.
Commander Don Dube stated as his goals for the coming year, "I will, to the best of my abilities, fulfill my obligations to the American Legion family; defending our Constitution, perpetuating Americanism and preserving the memories and incidents of our associations in the great wars. We will continue fulfilling our obligation to the community, state and nation and propagate the principles of justice, freedom and democracy."
Any veteran or son of a veteran interested in joining the American Legion or Sons of the American Legion can call Adjutant Jerry DerBoghosian at 353-7435

Legion Post 22 to consider forming Color Guard
Tuesday, November 13, 2007

LEWISTON - Post 22, American Legion, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St. A turkey raffle will be held and a light buffet will be served by Vice Commander Ray Allen.
The agenda will include membership and finance report updates. Service Officer Joseph Paradis will give an update on veterans affairs, and Past Commander Richard Giem will present a special reading special for Thanksgiving Day. A decision will be made on forming a color guard to perform at future veterans ceremonies.
All members are asked to bring their covers and paid-up membership card for 2008. A photo will be taken of those present.

Ellie Newell to address American Legion
Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Service night

LEWISTON - Lewiston Post 22, American Legion, will hold a service night during the meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Multi-Purpose Center, Birch Street. Joseph Paradis, trustee and service officer, said Ellie Newell, admissions coordinator, Maine Veterans Home, South Paris, will be the speaker. A question and answer period will follow.
A table will be set aside to help veterans who may wish to have their name placed on a stone in the Lewiston Veterans Memorial Park.
Paradis, who was responsible for having the park renamed to honor veterans, said veterans need to show separation papers DD-form 214 or a proper document. The cost to place a name on a stone is $30.
Dues, $27.50 a year, will be accepted and new members will be processed.

Senator Margaret "Peggy" Rotundo to address American Legion
Monday, December 17, 2007

LEWISTON - American Legion Post 22 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at the Multi-Purpose Center on Birch Street.
Joseph Paradis, trustee and service officer, said Sen. Peggy Rotundo will speak on veterans' issues in Augusta, with a question-and-answer period to follow.
Paradis said he will be able to help veterans who may qualify for the new state Silver Star Honorable Service Medal.
He will have available the proper request form.
Second Vice Commander Raymond Allen, assisted by his wife, Louise Allen, Auxiliary member, will serve a Christmas buffet lunch with decorations and a centerpiece. Jerry DerBoghosian, post adjutant, will raffle hams. For more information, call 786-0488.

Lewiston Mayor, "Larry" Gilbert to address American Legion
Friday, January 11, 2008

LEWISTON - American Legion Post 22 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Multi-Purpose Center, Birch Street

Joseph Paradis, trustee and service officer, said Mayor Larry Gilbert will speak, and a question-and-answer period will follow.
Paradis said that because the last meeting was canceled due to weather, the same program will be held. He said he will have available the proper form for veterans who qualify and may want to apply for the new state Silver Star Honorable Service Medal.
He will also have forms for veterans who may wish to have their names put on a stone in the Veterans Memorial Park. Cost is $30 and separation papers from the service are required
Membership dues of $27.50 may be paid at the meeting.
Paradis said the planned Christmas buffet will be served, and the ham raffle will be held with post Adjutant Jerry DerBoghosian in charge. Second Vice Commander Raymond Allen, assisted by his wife, Louise, and Sally Dumont, Auxiliary members, will serve the lunch.
A special segment of the meeting will be dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be special prayers, poems and a proclamation honoring King.

Speaker to discuss housing
Monday, February 18, 2008

LEWISTON - Post 22, American Legion, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Multi-Purpose Center, Birch Street.
Joseph Paradis, service officer, said Claudette Therriault, senior service manager for Community Concepts, will discuss the new Bates Street seniors housing project. Paradis said veterans have asked him about the program.
He also said veterans are asking about the form required to make application for the new state Silver Star Honorable Service Medal. He said he will assist veterans who may wish to apply at the meeting. He told them to bring their DD214 separation papers.
Veterans who would like to have their names place on a new Veterans Memorial Park stone may apply. The cost is $30 and a copy of DD214 is necessary.
Second Vice Commander Raymond Allen, assisted by his wife, Louise, and Sally Dumont, both Auxiliary members, will serve lunch. A door prize will be awarded.
For more information, call 786-0488

American Legion meeting
Monday, February 18, 2008

Lewiston - Post 22, American Legion, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Multi-Purpose Center, 145 Birch St., Lewiston. The agenda will include membership and financial updates. A program will be held on George Washington and a buffet will be served by Vice Commander Ray Allen and Auxiliary members Louise Allen and Solange Dumont. A ham raffle will be held. All members attending must have paid-up membership cards for 2008. For more information, call Jerry DerBoghosian at 782-5700. From left are DerBoghosian, adjutant; Joseph Paradis, service officer; Leandre Buteau; Gerald LaBrie and Richard Giem, past commanders.

Legion speakers
Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Lewiston - Post 22, American Legion, Lewiston, hosted speakers Lewiston Mayor Larry Gilbert and Lewiston Assistant Administrator Philip Nadeau recently. They showed a video on Lewiston and its government. A light lunch was served by Vice Commander Ray Allen and Auxiliary member Louise Allen. From left are Raymond Croteau, first vice commander; Jerry DerBoghosian, adjutant; Raymond Allen, second vice commander; Donald Dube, commander; Gerald LaBrie, past commander; Gilbert; Arthur Paradis, sergeant-at-arms; and Nadeau.