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The American Legion Fontana Post 262 |
15840 Foothill Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
Phone (909) 823-8061
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Contact: Bob Brown
Phone: (909) 904-5440 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2007 |
The American Legion Fontana Post 262
Announces Dedication of New Facilities
Fontana, CA. September 14, 2007: The American Legion Fontana Post 262 announced today their new Post Facility is now in full operation and they will hold a Dedication Ceremony on Saturday September 29th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. The new facility is located at 15840 Foothill Boulevard in Fontana.
Fontana Post 262 was originally chartered on February 26, 1927 and took up residence at the corner of Wheeler and Arrow in November of 1931. The flag was lowered for the final time at that facility on August 31, 2007 after calling it home for almost 76 years.
The City of Fontana needed the space to expand the Fire Station adjacent to the post. After working for almost 2 years with the City and The American Legion a new facility was located and an
agreement was reached in April, 2007. The building selected was a former restaurant operating under several names including “Jim’s Steak House”. The outside of the building needed major work, a new parking lot, and the interior was also in need of repair. Work started in May of this year and was completed in early August.
On Saturday, September 29th the Post Facility will be officially dedicated with State, City and American Legion officials in attendance to share in this very special occasion for the members of Fontana Post 262 and the Veterans of Fontana.
The outside work was done by contractors, but most of the interior work was completed by volunteers from the post. “A lot of long hours of hard work were performed by many of the post members to make this happen. It is wonderful place to call home for the American Legion. The entire Post family, the Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion Squadron have been actively involved in getting the building ready for this opening and dedication.” said Bob Brown, the Post Adjutant.
Veterans in the Fontana, Rialto and Rancho Cucamonga area should stop in and see what the new Post has to offer. Information on eligibility and detailed information about the post can be found on the Post 262 Web Site at http://www.calegionpost262.org.
Photos of the new and old facility as well as photos of the interior are available on the website. If higher resolution photos are need, please contact Bob Brown, Post Adjutant at adjutant@calegionpost262.org or by phone at the post(909)823-8061 or at 909-904-5440.
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