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Department Commander Paul Martel visited the three American Legion Posts in Highlands County recently. He encourages Darlene Watkin, district Legion Auxiliary president, to make 100 percent district membership. She laughed and said Martel may be a nice guy Ôbut he carries a big gavel.'
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published: Friday, August 01, 2008
Legion Department Commander encourages membership locally
Special to the News-Sun
AVON PARK -- Depart-ment Commander Paul Martel made a stop at all three American Legion Posts in Highlands County to lend them encouragement and support
for their upcoming year.
Martel and his staff also attended Avon Park Post 69's joint installation with Sebring Post 74. Martel being a fabulous motivator encouraged District 8 American Legion Auxiliary President Darlene Watkin to make a 100 percent District Membership.
This year's commanders' theme is Reaching for the Stars. Watkins and District 8 Commander Richard Francis encourage everyone to get their memberships sent in early.
The Auxiliary will be having a back-to-school party for the girls at Hansen House on Sunday, Aug. 10, with water slides, hot dogs, baked goods and giving out of school supplies. Anyone wishing to donate to young people in the area in need for school supplies, call Watkin at 314-9107. There is still a need for pens, notebooks and book packs for teenagers.
Also, $20 Wal-Mart gift cards would allow the girls to purchase the extra little things needed to begin their schooling.
