Smoking vote at Post 197
Westbrook Memorial Post 197 of the American Legion will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the post headquarters on 300 Conant St. to vote on a smoking ban.
A discussion will precede a vote on whether the post will remain a smoking facility or ban smoking completely. “Legally, we’re not required to vote on this issue until September,” said Dana Staples, post commander, “but because the question keeps coming up it was decided to do it now and get it behind us.”
As it stands now, smoking is allowed at Legion functions. If the facility is rented out for a public function, such as a wedding reception for example, there is no smoking. Three years ago a vote was 2-1 in favor of remaining a smoking facility, Staples said.
“I wouldn’t even dare guess which way it will go this time. There is a lot of talk from both sides, but I guess it all boils down to who and how many show up to vote,” Staples said.
A meeting storm date is 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16. For more information, call 854-5788.
Wildflowers garden club topic
Pride’s Corner Garden Club will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Pride’s Corner Church, 35 Pride St.
Ralph Hatt will present a slide show on wildflowers. Visitors and new members are welcome. For more information, call 797-9152.
Mailhot, Babineau wedding
Shannon M. Mailhot and Steven G. Babineau were married on July 28 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Monsignor Paul F. Stefanko officiated. A reception followed at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland.
The bride is the daughter of Marc and Kathleen Mailhot, Westbrook. The groom is the son of Jerry and Jackie Babineau, Windham.
Bride’s attendants included matron of honor Allison Laverriere, sister of the bride; Lindsay Badger, Lisa Estabrook, Lorie Hurst, Terri Trudell, Melissa Blind, Amanda Huston and Michelle Fish, bridesmaids; Cameron Woods, flower girl.
Thomas Bourden was the best man. Groomsmen were brothers of the groom Gary Babineau and Kevin Babineau; Christopher Mailhot, brother of the bride; Jamie McPheters, Shaun Breton, Jason Perry and Timothy Bennett. Ring bearer was Garrett Babineau, nephew of the groom.
The newlyweds honeymooned in Ochos Rios, Jamaica, and they reside in Windham.
Gospel breakfast
The local chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International will meet for a buffet breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday in the legion hall on Dunn Street, Westbrook.
Cost is $8; $6, seniors. Tim Philbrick of Kittery will speak. For reservations, call 774-6416, 727-3252 or 772-5744.
The men’s prayer meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 in the legion hall. The group is planning to attend an advance in Vermont on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18 and 19. For more information, contact Reggie Peters, president of the chapter and event organizer, at 727-3252.
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