PREPARATION:

Bruce Pierce builds flag stands with Bob and Deb Walo looking on.

Grills are ready and tables and chairs set up for the BBQ

 OPENING CEREMONIES:

 

Lewiston/Auburn Veteran's Council

Post 68 Jackson-Silver, Post 112 Anderson-Staples, Company A Third Maine

Post 150 Mechanic Falls, Minot, Poland

God Bless America by Eileen Walo - The Wisdom That We Gained by Al Pelletier

Administrator Joel Dutton - National Anthem sung by Tammy Benson

MILITARY VEHICLES:

Military Vehicle Show

Military Vehicle Display

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

Company "A" Third Maine Volunteer Infantry

 Members of Company “A” may purchase pictures here

AND THEN THERE WAS FOOD!!!

Nothing smells better than onions and green peppers on the grill!

Lots of good food for everyone!

A couple of happy veterans with burgers, hot dogs and chicken!

 The AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS made sure there was plenty of great BBQ food! On the grill was chicken, burgers, hot dogs and those fragrant onions and green peppers and they were served with potato salad and cole slaw.  Bags of potato chips were provided by Utz in Auburn and Deb Walo baked a HUGE cake! There was plenty to drink including lemonade, iced tea, soft drinks, bottled water and coffee. The coffee and donuts for the morning were provided by Tim Hortons in Norway.

People in line for the BBQ

Nothing is better than a BBQ!

AND THERE WAS GREAT ENTERTAINMENT!

Davina Poulin played guitar and sang some of her own compositions.

TJ's DJ Service

 TJ’s Dj service kept the music flowing all day with oldies, country and patriotic numbers.

 Jarosady also entertained and played for everyone. We hope to have a photo up soon but meanwhile you can visit their My Space site at www.myspace.com/jarosady

It was a great day and a great way to honor all the veteran’s who have served their country well!!

July 15, 2010 Veteran's Event in So.Paris

This year the Western Maine Veteran’s Home celebrates its 15th year! MaineUSA wishes to congratulate them for all they do for the veteran’s and for the community. It’s not unusual to see the Veteran’s Home bus parked at a local restaurant while the vet’s are inside enjoying a great meal. The home sponsors lots of activities throughout the year for the residents and the community. Craft fairs are held twice a year which draw in a huge crowd of crafters and buyers. they are home to some very special people.

Saturday July 17th from 9am to 4pm, Veterans, their wives and the community is invited to the Western Maine Veteran’s Home on Western Avenue in So. Paris. The following is just a partial list of events taking place:

•  Military vehicles from Camp Keyes and other military installations in Maine
•  The American Legion Riders of Rumford will be barbecuing burgers, hotdogs and offering up salads and drinks
• Colors will be posted from area groups during the opening ceremonies
• Music will be provided by T.J’s dj services through out the event
• Displays will be put up by the Maine Military Museum and Learning Center 
• Area VSO’s will have information available to those interested in joining

Bring the whole family and come and show your support for our Veteran’s and for all they did for us!