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Naval Lieutenant Commander Helen Dolan sworn in, oath administered by her father

Helen Dolan of Deerfield and Thendara, who was recently selected for promotion to Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, was officially sworn in at a ceremony held at the Old Forge Covey Pashley American Legion Post #893 on Thursday, July 24th.

Vinnie Dolan, Lieutenant Commander Helen Dolan, and Dick Olson. Photo by Gina Greco

Vinnie Dolan, Lieutenant Commander Helen Dolan, and Dick Olson. Photo by Gina Greco

Her father, Vincent Dolan, 3rd vice commander of the legion, had the honor of issuing her the oath and pinning her.

Lt. Commander Dolan is a family nurse practitioner employed at Mohawk Valley Endocrinology in Utica.

She is also the daughter of Catherine Dolan of Thendara.

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Old Forge Legion groups install new officers

The Covey-Pashley American Legion Post 893 in Old Forge, the Sons of the American Legion, and the Ladies Auxiliary recently held an installation of officers for 2014 to 2015.

Legion Post 893 Officers: Sitting, Tom Ryan, Vinnie Dolan, Lou Salin. Standing: Fred Ehrensbeck, Eugene Melnyczuk, Gai Barrett, George Meeker, Mike Tigue, Bob Dibble and Bill Ransom. Photos by Marianne Christy

Legion Post 893 Officers: Sitting, Tom Ryan, Vinnie Dolan, Lou Salin. Standing: Fred Ehrensbeck,
Eugene Melnyczuk, Gai Barrett, George Meeker, Mike Tigue, Bob Dibble and Bill Ransom. Photos by Marianne Christy

Legion Post 893 elected officers are: Commander Bill Ransom, 1st Vice Commander Bob Dibble, 2nd Vice Commander Mike Tigue, 3rd Vice Commander Vinnie Dolan, Adjutant Gai Barrett, Finance Officer George Meeker, Service Officer Eugene Melnyczuk, Chaplain Fred Ehrensbeck, Historian Tom Ryan, and Sergeant at Arms Lou Salin. Continue reading →

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Legion Post 893 says thank you

American Legion Post 893 would like to extend our most sincere thanks to the Central Adirondack Association for allowing us to participate in Snofest 2014.

We would also like to recognize our super hosts: Mike Farmer, Laurie Barkauskas, David Etsen and Sandy Booton.

The first place winner of our raffle was Forrest Tayler of Watertown and second place winner was Jim Heitz of New Hampshire.

We would also like to thank all those who participated in our Wounded Warrior Drive. It was a huge success.

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