TURNER – The newly revitalized Turner Memorial Post 111, American Legion, received three applications for scholarships from Leavitt Area High School students for the upcoming year.

The post, now in its infancy stage, has not yet held a fundraiser and was unable to meet the scholarship requests. Chaplain Paul R. Bernard spoke with a member of the post, who was a founding father of the Maine Antique Vehicle Restoration Club, known as the Mavrecs. It is a nonprofit club formed in 1999 by founding members, Jim and Sylvia Palmer and Daniel and Shirley DiMambro.

On behalf of the club, DiMambro said that helping the American Legions Scholarship Program was a worthy cause approved by the Mavrecs. “We are forever mindful of our commitment to our community and nation for the good of the Legion. Leavitt Area High School students, Katelyn C. Beeckel of Turner, Brittany A. Duncan and Jenny L. Knowles, both of Greene, will received a $100 scholarship.” Beeckel plans to attend Bishop’s University; Duncan, Simmons College in Boston; and Knowles, University of Maine at Augusta.

The Mavrecs are a state club organized for the hobbyist on a budget who has a desire to be involved in car shows, cruise nights, an annual clambake and Christmas party. The only requirement is to have a vehicle that is at least 15-plus years old.

Anyone interested in joining can call DeMambro at 225-2531 or Palmer at 782-1131