Legion Auxiliary honors long-time members

COLERIDGE — The American Legion Post #114 and its Auxiliary Unit #114 held their monthly meetings June 5, at the Coleridge Community Building. The units jointly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. This evening four members of the Auxiliary were honored for their many years of membership: Carol Rae Hefner, 73 years; Janice Wilkerson, 71 years; Kay Hefner, 67 years; and Shirley Papenhausen was honored posthumously for 67 years of membership. Many members of their families were in attendance and a small reception was held.

After the reception, the Auxiliary and Legion held their meetings. Pres. Vicky Gullickson called the meeting regularly convened. Secretary Rose Mary Polak called the role, with 10 members and one guest responding. She also read the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as read. Treasurer Diane Wemhoff gave the Treasurer’s report and her report was accepted as read.

The Memorial Dinner was discussed, and a big Thank You went out to the young people from the high school for helping that day. It was much appreciated. It was noted that one-half of the proceeds of the sale of poppies will be sent to the Department in Lincoln.

The secretary noted that she will not seek the office of secretary for the next year and Brenda Lage has graciously volunteered to do the job, and she was unanimously approved.

Due to the July 4 holiday, there will be no meeting in July. The next meeting will be Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Rose Mary Polak—Secretary