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American Legion Post 197
128 East Hampton Rd
PO Box 178
Marlborough, CT 06447
ph: 860-295-7810
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Awards
Scholastic Achievement Awards
The Marlborough Legion Post197 is pleased to announce
the names of the Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary
School students chosen to receive awards for their
Scholastic achievement and Citizenship. The sixth graders
going on to RHAM Middle School are: Nicole Sanclemente and Patrick Catenzaro.
Annually the Marlborough Post #197 provides the awards
to acknowledge the traits of courage, honor, leadership,
patriotism, scholarship and service in our youth as
determined by their teachers. Cmdr. Bernard Hoyland
made the presentation to Nicole and Patrick
at a school recognition ceremony 5/28/2009, stating
"it is the intent of the American Legion
to proclaim and reward the traits of character we
feel will develop good citizenship and 100% Americanism".
Congratulations to Nicole and Patrick!
Boy's State at Eastern University
Post 197 awarded Boys' State Plaque
The Post was awarded the John S. Babes Plaque
for sponsoring Boys' State participant Chris Langlois.
Chris was selected Governor of this year's Boys' State.
Congratulations to Chris! The Plaque is on display at
the Post.Scholarship Awarded
The Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Daniel Chapman has been selected to receive this year's American
Legion Auxiliary (Unit 197) Memorial Scholarship.
Congratulations to Daniel!
Scott Adamson of Troop 39 BSA was honored and promoted to the rank of Eagle Scout at the Eagle Court of Honor that was held on Sun Jan 15. Commander Bernie Hoyland presented Scott with American Legion certificate of achievement at the ceremony.
American Legion Trout Derby (for kids)
We would like to thank all who helped and participated in our 1st Fishing Derby which was held on May 15th at Emmons Pond. The weather did not cooperate, but all who participated had a wonderful time.
Some of the individuals and organizations included:
Walt Farren
Fishing Factory
UEC Local 91
Larry Emmons
Am. Legion SAL
Roland Jackson
Chip Seagrave
Bill Daniels
Charlie Seagrave
Nick Daniolos
The first fish was caught by Aaron Riely. Two large fish were caught by Emma Lanzi and Bryanna Cromwell. William Sarnak caught a “tagged” fish and won a fishing pole.
Troop 39 Achievement Awards
Marlborough Boy Scouts of America, Troop 39
honored two of their own on March 7. Sean Leser and Eric Adamson were promoted to "Eagle Scout" at the ceremony.
Commander of Post 197, Bernard Hoyland was on hand to present a certificate of achievement from the American Legion.
Sen Mary Ann Handley, Rep Pam Sawyer, and Marlborough Rep Riva Clark also presented awards to the two scouts.
Congratulations to Sean and Eric!
Eastern Hosts American Legion Boys State for 20th Year in a Row.
Eastern hosted nearly 300 Connecticut high school juniors during the 66th American Legion Boys State, held from June 24-29. Participants set up mock town, city, county and state elections; engaged in role-playing; and debated and enacted legislation. The keynote address was delivered by former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons. The students also heard Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal; Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz; and Superior Court Judge Susan Peck speak.
(Eastern State Univ Web Site)
Cards to our Veterans
The American Legion Post 197 received a large envelope from the Marlborough Elementary School. Upon opening it, we were surprised to find cards to our veterans thanking them for their service.
This was a Veterans Day present from the MES 1st Grade Class.
I, and all the members, wish to thank them for letting us know that we are not forgotten.
Bernard Hoyland
Post 197 Commander
American Legion Post 197
128 East Hampton Rd
PO Box 178
Marlborough, CT 06447
ph: 860-295-7810
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