"From attending flag raising ceremonies or rolling out landscape sod in Memorial Park, Linda has been a part of supporting this community since her early days at Jamison School. I feel that she will stand up for the best interests of Old Orchard Beach residents." |
Linda's father, Richard, supported the Salvation Army and in this picture from the 1960's he is turning over a fundraising check to the Salvation Army. Richard was the fund Chair for the Brengle Corps and Youth Center being built in OOB. Also in the picture are Donald Zahares, Alcide Zahares, Thomas Lee and Capt. Don Klemanski.
Although Linda is a Democrat her father, Richard, was a strong Republican. In this photo from the 1960's, Richard organized a parade and rally for John Reed for Governor and they walked a baby elephant from the animal farm on the Cascade Road to the Old Orchard House.
As a young attorney who just moved to town, Linda's father, Richard, decided to run for the State Legislature. The article bills the meeting as the "Great Debate" between Richard and Jerome Plante. Needless to say "Jerry" won the election. as it turned out, Jerry bought a home right beside us and everyone has been great friends from then until now. Jerry is supporting me in my Senate bid. What a full circle! 
Linda's father, Richard, was a stronger supporter of the Lion's Club. In this picture from the 1960's, Richard is being installed as the "King Lion" of the OOB Club. Others in the picture are: Gerard Ouelette, Don Peterson, Ben Downs, Alec Duhamel, Summer Johnson, Joseph Racine, and John McNeill.
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