Feb. 7, 2008   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

  Each year a Coloring Contest is conducted as part of the Post’s Americanism and Children & Youth activities.  A “poster”, provided by the NJ American Legion is distributed to all Nutley elementary schools.  This year some 240 children participated in the program and showcased a wealth of artistic talent.  The number and quality of the entries made the job of selecting “winners” a real challenge for non-artists.  Nevertheless, 1^st Place was awarded to Edward Punzalan of Radcliffe School.  Ed received a certificate along with a check for $50 to mark this achievement at our February membership meeting and his entry will be forwarded to our Essex County organization for consideration as the county winner.  Those students awarded a certificate and a $20 check for Honorable Mention were also recognized at the meeting.  These students were; Chiara St. Amant of Yantacaw School, Nidia Bernal of Washington School, David Fleurantin of Good Shepherd Academy, Kimberly Martinez of Lincoln School and Rachel Alessandra-Cordasco of Spring Garden School.  If you would like to see their artwork visit our website (www.alnutleypost70.com) and click the link on our Home Page.  Thanks to Coloring Contest Chairman Frank DeCroce and all the people who helped make this project a success.

December 27, 2007, Nutley, NJ

American Legion Post 70 and their Auxiliary, Unit 70, have a long history of supporting the patients of the EA VA Hospital and this Christmas they cranked it up a notch.   Normally the visit to the East Orange VA Hospital involves several games of Bingo with “canteen books” of coupons for prizes, refreshments from Unit 70, and a bit of socializing with the patients.  “Each year the Auxiliary donates their time, their talents, and their money to make the holiday party special for those veterans who cannot be with family and friends” said Lisa O’Malley, President of Unit 70.  Henry DelTosto, Commander of Post 70, indicated that “the Auxiliary’s work took the majority of the year.  This year the veterans received not just canteen books, but hand-made stockings filled with sugar-free candy and gift bags overflowing with personal items.”  According to Lynne DelTosto “30 gift bags, some of which contained beautiful lap blankets crocheted by Evelyn Denkinger, were created for the veterans.  Among the items in the gift bags were toothbrushes, toothpaste, puzzle books, felt-tip pens, hats, socks, and other personal items that the patients would find useful.”  Lynne said the handmade stockings that held the candy took her just over a year to crochet.  One of the patients who received a lap blanket immediately placed it on her bed.  “It makes my hospital room look so homey”, she said, “and you can’t imagine how important that is when you are confined to a hospital room during the holidays”.  Extra stockings and gift bags were left with the Recreational Rehabilitation department of the hospital for any patients who admitted to the hospital’s 12 floor ward during the remainder of the holidays. On the trip back from the hospital Rich McClintick, Post 70’s Chaplain, said “I don’t think anything can top the good feeling I got from doing such a little thing for these veterans who have given so much”.  Ed Tremmel, and Lynne and Henry DelTosto, who represented the Legion at the VA Hospital party agreed wholeheartedly.

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December 22, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SYA GETS HOLIDAY GIFT FROM POST 70 

For the third year in a row the Nutley Special Young Adult (SYA) program benefited from the generosity of the local American Legion Post.  “Three years ago Harry Bottino, a member of Nutley American Legion Post 70, suggested that individual members make a donation for which they would receive a holiday decoration they could personalize and display in our lounge with the proceeds going to the SYA” said Commander Henry DelTosto.  “Everyone thought it was a great idea and we’ve continued it every year” said Henry.  “The response we had in the first two year was great, but I wanted to do even more this year” said Harry Bottino.  Donations were received from Post members, guests at Post functions, people who learned about the project on the Post’s website (www.alnutleypost70.com) as well as from the the Nutley Fire Department who toured town with Santa.  These donations more than doubled last year’s total and raised $425.  Henry DelTosto and Harry Bottino presented a check to the SYA at a brief ceremony on December 21, 2007.   Tony Giansanti, an SYA staff member, added “We rely on the community for help and donations so that we can service these young men and women”.  The program was started by a group of concerned Nutley parents in 1975 when the state of NJ terminated educational services for children with disabilities over the age of 21.  Construction of the SYA building began four years later on land leased from the township of Nutley.  “Even then, we relied on a significant contribution of time and materials from volunteers and town officials” said Tony.  Today the SYA is going strong with more than 20 young adults participating in a program that provides education, recreation, and the opportunity to develop self-help economic skills.  Pictured, left to right, are Harry Bottino, Chad Gallager who is a member of the SYA, Tony Giansanti who is an SYA staff member, and Henry DelTosto who is Commander of American Legion Post 70, as the check was presented.  Thanks to Harry for running this worthwhile holiday project, thanks to the members that supported the effort, and a special thanks to Nutley’s Fire Department Santa (who is a member of our Post) and his helpers for making this years program such a success.

 For further information contact:

Henry P. DelTosto - Commander

American Legion Post 70

45 Franklin Ave.

Nutley, NJ  07032

www.alnutleypost70.com

email: alnutleypost70@yahoo.com   or  l.deltosto@verizon.net

Post (Mon., Fri, Sat nights after 7:30 PM) (973) 235-9663

Home: (201) 997-9359

NUTLEY LEGION INSTALLS OFFICERS

 May 21, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 American Legion Post 70 in Nutley along with its auxiliary, Unit 70, installed their officers for the 2007-8 year at a ceremony conducted at the Nutley American Legion building on May 18 at 7:30 PM.  The installation for Unit 70 was presided over by Dolores Clar of the Essex County Auxiliary.  Newly installed officers are; Lisa O’Malley-President, Kathy Mulready-1st Vice, Barbara McClintick-Secretary, Mary Masters-Chaplain, and Lynne DelTosto-Treasurer. 

  Past Commander Rich McClintick installed Henry DelTosto as Commander and Service Officer of the Nutley Post 70 American Legion.  Commander DelTosto then presided over the installation of the 2007-8 Post 70 officers including; 1st Vice Commander-Harry Bottino, 2nd Vice Commander-Andy Vyniski, Adjutant & Chaplain-Rich McClintick,  Finance Officer-Jennifer Gentles, Historian-Frank DeCroce, and Sergeant-at-Arms Walter McDonald. 

   Focusing its efforts on the four pillars of veteran’s affairs, national security, patriotism, and children-and-youth the Post is active in a variety of community projects including visitations to the East Orange Veterans Hospital, funding scholarships for local students, Legion Baseball, Boys/Girls State, and much more      

  Post 70 is a part of the American Legion, the world’s largest veteran’s organization with almost 3 million members, and membership is open to anyone who has been on active duty during any conflict.  Meetings are held at 8:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month.  The Auxiliary is open to all female relatives of Legion members or deceased veterans while the Sons of the American Legion Squadron is open to male descendants.  If you would like more information about the Post please call (973) 235-9663 or write to American Legion Post 70, 45 Franklin Avenue Nutley, NJ 07110.