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2022 NEWS & VIEWS

Georgetown Police Chief, Cory Tchida, spoke to the veterans of American legion post 228 on November 20. He gave an update on community news in and around Georgetown. Back row Tim Moore, Mike Vallow, Jim Waters, front row, Richard Gill, Sam Dolsen, Lucy Gill, Chief Tchida and Post Commander, Larry Mladek

Silent Auction Fundraiser at Mulligans, October 11, 2022

Margaret Rose, Ali McGraw, Shirley McGruder all lady veterans enjoying the party

Susan & Paul Cottrell, Pat Cobb, Ellie Hall, Gary McDougal

Richard & Peggy Taylor taking in the proceeds

Tom Bigley, Deenie Gross,

Dale Mitchell, and Annabell Bigley

Betty Schleder and Paula Sutter

Frank & Julie Raush

Gene and Shirley Flowers

Carol Solesbee, Art & Joyce Wert, and Manuel Ibarra

Michele & Vinton, Stanfield, (Two Tall) Simmons, Danford Mezsciter

Lucy Gill, Sandy & Tom Cherney, Richard Anderson, Dix and Diane Howard, Carol Anderson, Vanessa Gill

A & W Band with Wayne Johnson and Art Melenberger

August 21 meeting and election of 2023 Officers with honored guests - the family of Eli Lamar Whitely, post namesake. Click on photos below. Photos provided by Alton Puckett

Fish City Grill Fundraiser - August 2, 2022

Lucy and Dick Gill, acting as greeters at Fish City Grill, with Monique the event planner.

"Too Tall" and Gerti Simmons and Janie and Wayne Chapman supporting our fundraiser.

American Legion Post 174 came out to support Post 228 - we thank you! Yvonne Mauter, Audrey Anderson, Commander BJ MacMillan, and Ted Hines.

Robert and Janie Whittaker and Henry Steinke enjoying their lunch at the Fish City Grill so support our fundraiser.

Larry Mladek, Commander of American Legion post 228 in Sun City, met with senior citizens at Grand Living of Georgetown and talked about the importance of Memorial Day and offered to help the veterans at the facility.

Legion Post 228 Award Presentations to local JROTC members

Commander Larry Mladek presenting $1000 scholarship to Andrew Darling

Commander Larry Mladek presenting Christian Smith the Military Excellence Award

Vice Commander Lucy Gill presenting $1000 scholarship to Karla Loraebo

Vice Commander Lucy Gill presenting presenting Chance Gaston with Military Excellence Award

Treasurer Richard Taylor presenting Academic Excellence Award to April Ipina

American Legion Post 228 had a Western Night theme party at the Legacy Pavilion with barbecue and all the fixings and home made desserts. Games, door prizes, and bingo kept everyone busy.

AL Post 228 ladies making desserts for the Western Theme American Legion party at the Legacy Pavilion.

Names from left to right: Michelle Vallow, Linda Ruestow, Joyce Wert, Marie Murphy, Lucy Gill, Peggy Taylor, Linda Mladek.

Flag Folding Practice

Jim and Joyce Wert practicing for a memorial service.