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District 6 News

Administering the Oath of Office
On December 29, 2007, Jefferson Post 201 in West Jefferson hosted the Oath of Office ceremony for the incoming National Vice Commander of the Veterans of Underage Military Service. Dr. William Morgan requested that Past Post and District Commander Jim Saunders, a long-time friend and member of the same company (C Company, 7th Infantry Bn. U.S.M.C.), give him the oath of office at the Legion Post where he was accepted as a member of the American Legion. Pictured from left are Post Sgt.-At-Arms Donald Wright, Post Chaplain Richard Ruse, William Morgan, and Jim Saunders administering the oath.


West Jefferson Post 201 rewards A&G winners
West Jefferson Post 201 awarded local winners of the Americanism and Government Test with a $50 savings bond for their participation. Shown in the picture from left are Americanism Chairman Jim Saunders, 10th Graders Shane Reed, Eileen Collins, 11th Graders Elizabeth Westlake, Wade Beachy, and 12th Graders Chelsea Huber and Patrick Allen.


Medal winner
American Legion Post 85 presented Newark High School senior Joe Messina with an American Legion School Award Medal, American Legion Meritorious Services Medal, and the Sons of the American Legion Five Star Award for his role in leading a drive to collect over 700 pounds of personal and entertainment items to send to military service members in Iraq. Presenting the awards were Larry Mansfield (left), Sons of the American Legion Squadron 85 and American Legion Post 85 Commander Jim Francis (right). Joe is the son of Sandy Annarino and is a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 85.


Newark A&G scholars
St. Louisville Post 804 Adjutant Bill Balser presented certificates to the winners of the Americanism and Government Test at Newark Catholic High School. Pictured from left are Balser, 12th Grader Don Ackerman III, 12th Grader Elisa Brown, and Guidance Counselor Tom Lusk.


St. Louisville Post pays tribute to long-term Legionnaires
St. Louisville Post 804 honored their members with certificates of continuous membership at their Veterans Day dinner. From left are Paul Sands, 38 years; Rev. Robert Knox, 42 years; Donald Gaa, 21 years; Bill Balser, 33 years; and Commander Phil Gregg, 22 years.


Post 804 presents Memorial Portrait
St. Louisville Post 804 Adjutant Bill Balser presented a portrait of Lance Corporal Devon Seymour, who was killed in Iraq, to Devon's parents. The portrait was done as part of the Ohio's Heroes Memorial Art Project by artist Bryan Yankulov of Danville.


Balser named Licking County Veteran of Year
Melvin Mayfield American Legion Post 804 Post Commander Phil Gregg presents the 2007 Licking County Veteran of the Year award to Past Department Bill Balser at a Post meeting in St. Louisville.


Marion Post 162 recognizes 62-year member
Bird-McGinnis Post 162 in Marion presented Dale Brown with a certificate for 62 continuous years of membership in Post 162. Mr. Brown is 92 years old. From left are Past 6th District Commander Duane Rinehart, Current 6th District Commander Jack Kauble, Dale Brown and Post Commander Cecil "Louie" Adams.