TURNER – For the first time since 1920, a Sons of the American Legion organization is being formed in Turner. Present members are Ronald Ranger, Rance Ranger, Ronald Rines, James Hersom, Leo Gagnon, Robert Plourde, Michael Chavez, Christopher Hathaway and Dennis Richardson.

An organizational meeting will be held in March so members can apply for a Sons of the American Legion Squadron charter.

The Turner Sons are inviting all male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of the American Legion and male descendants of veterans who died in service during the wars and conflicts to join.

The Turner American Legion Riders is also recruiting members. To be a member of the Riders, persons must be signed up in the American Legion or the Sons of the American Legion, the only two official membership programs in the American Legion.

Anyone signing up now will become charter members of the newly formed Sons of the American Legion Squadron 111.

For more information, visit www.maineamericanlegion.com or visit the office at 451 Lower St. between 1 and 6 p.m.