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Post 234 member and chaplain, Clarence Benedetti, was honored by the Korean consulate for his service during the Korean War. Thursday, June 25th marks the start of the Korean War in 1950 -- a war that lasted until 1953.
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American Legion Post 234 members participated in the Lynnwood Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park. Ben Hawkins' sons Corey and Ben displayed the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Flag. 
Legionnaires, It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that Commander George Wells received orders from the Supreme Commander last night and had to weigh anchor and get underway reroute to life everlasting. I had the honor of spending an hour with him yesterday speaking about various experiences we had both enjoyed over the past years. Chief Wells had big plans for us, his shipmates at the Legion, and was looking forward to implement these plans this next coming year. Receiving these orders to get underway was surely a sudden surprise to the Commander but as a loyal Shipmate he did not hesitate to fulfill the Supreme Commander's request. As more information and arrangements are made I will keep you informed. George was looking forward to attending our gathering on the May 25th at the Post. Please keep Commander Wells and his loved ones in your prayers.
American Legion Post 234 certificates of thanks were awarded to local businesses who provided items for the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Event on May 25, 2015 honoring Vietnam War and Era veterans and their families. Please remember to add these businesses to your favorites! Plans call for three residential buildings on site and one community building that includes a common laundry and kitchen and offices for social services. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington developed the project on the site of a former trailer park.
A year from now, the small lot off Filbert Road will have permanent housing for 20 chronically homeless veterans with on-site services, including chemical dependency treatment, counseling, job placement and skills development. Read the complete article by the Everett Herald by clicking here. Michael Bervell recent graduate of Kamiak High School and Post 234 Evergreen Boys State sponsorship awardee had his picture and article on the front page of the Everett Herald.
The Post congratulations Michael on being accepted to and choosing Harvard along with his many other accomplishments. Michael has a bright future ahead of him and we all wish him the very best. The Bothell American Legion Post 127 along with the Snohomish American Legion Riders Post 96 put on an annual charity golf tournament which will be on June 13th. All profits raised through this golf tournament are donated to the Friends of American Lake Veterans Golf Course.
Contact: Burt Marsh, Commander Bothell American Legion Post 127 206-999-3254  AMERICAN LEGION POST 234 AWARDS TWO SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2015 Jaclyn Spani, Meadowdale High School, received her $1,000 scholarship check and certificate at a school awards program on 3 June 2015. Presenting the award was John Crawford, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee for S. Al Wilcox American Legion Post 234 in Mountlake Terrace. Jaclyn will be attending Western Oregon University in the Fall. She is the granddaughter of Martin Spani, a U. S. Marine Corps veteran (1960 – 1966).
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John Crawford Chairman, Scholarship Committee AMERICAN LEGION Post 234 Mountlake Terrace, WA (206) 542-8952 – home (206) 327-4335 – mobile AMERICAN LEGION POST 234 SPONSORS TWO LOCAL STUDENTS FOR THE 75TH ANNUAL EVERGREEN BOYS STATE
S. Al Wilcox American Legion Post 234 in Mountlake Terrace is sponsoring two local students for the 75th annual Evergreen Boys State, to be held 21-27 June 2015 at the Warm Beach Conference Center in Stanwood, WA. As required, Yoshi Choi and Veng Hong have just completed their Junior academic year at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo. They have also demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, character, loyalty and service to their school. During their week at Boys State they will simulate and emulate Washington State government through a fun and engaging summer program where they will have an opportunity to construct local, county and state governments. Activities will include running for office, court proceedings, creating and enforcing laws, honing public speaking skills, experiencing how government works, get inspired by guest speakers, have fun, and make new friends for life. The Boys State program was started by the American Legion in 1935 in the State of Illinois. It is now duplicated in every state. Questions – please contact: John Crawford Recruiting Coordinator, Evergreen Boys State AMERICAN LEGION Post 234 Mountlake Terrace, WA (206) 542-8952 – home (206) 327-4335 – mobile Regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8th at 7 pm. Come early to chat with friends!
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