The Hamptons Legionnaire

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American Legion Post 35

Summer 2001 -- Volume I, Issue 1

Tony Cote, Editor & Publisher

Memorial Day Events, May 28, 2001

* 8:00 AM New Hampshire Marine Memorial @ Hampton Beach.
* 9:00 AM Weare Common @ Hampton Falls.
* 10:00 AM Parade @ North Hampton.
* 11:00 AM Parade @ Hampton.
* 12:00 Noon Concert & free hot dogs at North Hampton Bandstand.

Legion Post 35 Hall Rental Information:

(Rates apply for members and approved non-profit organizations.)

Hall only -- (no kitchen):
2 hours or less = $75.00.
More than 2 hours = $150.00.

Hall & Kitchen:
Any time = $150.00.
Phone 964-6579 (Home, evenings for info.)

Moving Wall Memorial to Visit Seacoast

On June 6-11, 2001, the traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial ("The Wall That Heals") will be on exhibit at the Pease International Tradeport. Hamptons Post 35 members will participate by posting an honor guard. All members are urged to visit and pay homage to the veterans who are honored by this moving memorial.
"IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES WHO SERVED IN THE VIETNAM WAR. THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES AND OF THOSE WHO REMAIN MISSING ARE INSCRIBED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE TAKEN FROM US".
--Preamble of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Taps -- Post 35 Members

Following members transferred to Post Everlasting during the past year:

David P. Bowley, Daniel K. Connors, William J. Hamilton, Francis M. Kelley, Arthur E. Lessard, Raymond M. McComb, Charles H. Miller, Louis F. Sampson, L.C. Thayer, William D. Tierney, Gerald T. Woods.

It also saddens us to report the passing of Mrs. Ken Buell and Mrs. Jack Kelley.

Installation of Officers

The annual installation of Post 35 officers will take
place at the monthly meeting of May 21st at 7:00 P.M.

The following were elected to serve:
Commander: Joe Kutt,
Sr. Vice-Commander: Ralph Fatello,
Jr. Vice-Commander: Arnie Plastridge,
Adjutant: Tony Cote,
Service Officer: Carl Richardson,
Sergeant-at-Arms: Roger Syphers and
Historian: Maurice Brown.

Presiding over the installation ceremony will be a delegation from
District 3 Headquarters, lead by District Commander Roland Patnode.

Fifty Year Continuous Service Awards

This year, three of our comrades achieved the distinction of completing a half century of continuous membership and service to the American Legion:
* Otis F. Cushman
* Russell P. Merrill, Jr.
* Francis R. Nownes
Presentation of their service awards will be made at the May 21st meeting. Our respect, appreciation and best wishes go out to these comrades.

Veterans Health Services

Portsmouth Outpatient Clinic

Are you getting the veterans services to which you're entitled?
All veterans who have a service connected disability of 10% or more, are eligible for the following:
* Free medical care.
* Prescriptions for a $2 co-payment.
* Free eye exams and glasses.
* Free hearing aids.

Most other veterans are also eligible to receive their prescriptions for a $2 co-payment, although some must make a co-payment for medical care. Veterans are required to see a VA health care provider to get their prescriptions.

It's important that veterans be aware of and use their benefits. To determine your eligibility for services, contact:

Veterans Health Administration
Pease International Tradeport, Bldg. 15
Newington, NH -03801
Phone (603) 624-4366

"Hamptons Post 35 Keeps the Vigil on the Seacoast"

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