Post # 23 American Legion donates to Garretson Food Pantry

Date:

By Jim Kurtz

American Legion donates to Food Pantry
Post #23 Commander Brian Siemonsma presenting the check to Kris Frerk, representing the Garretson Food Pantry.

The Preamble to the American Legion is recited at most meetings. One line states: ā€œTo inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation.ā€ I am sure more than one person has wondered what ā€œinculcateā€ means, and why such wordy language was used. According to my Websterā€™s Dictionary (yes, I know), it defines ā€œinculcateā€ as ā€œto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitionsā€. Maybe that isnā€™t such a bad choice of words. It reminds us that we should give back.

I have written before, that the Garretson area community is fortunate to have the Henry G. Fix Post # 23 as one of its own, and the Henry G. Fix Post # 23 American Legion is equally fortunate to have the tremendous community support that it has always had. Because of this community support, our Legion Post is vibrant, and fiscally strong. Over the years, it has been able to give back to our local Community on many occasions.

At the December meeting, the Post voted to donate $1,500.00 to the Garretson Food Pantry. Pictured above is Post #23 Commander Brian Siemonsma presenting the check to Kris Frerk, representing the Garretson Food Pantry.

Thank you to the entire Garretson Community for helping to make this possible!

Share post:

spot_img

Related articles

Veteransā€™ advocates say VA staffing cuts put vets out of work

Further impacts feared from Trump administration plan to cut 80,000 employees By Joshua Haiar,  South Dakota Searchlight Staffing cuts in the federal...

States go after ā€˜claim sharksā€™ that charge vets for help with disability claims

The practice is illegal under federal law, but there is no penalty for flouting it By Anna Claire Vollers, Stateline  For-profit...

In their own words: Vietnam Veterans share experiences with Congressman

by Garrick Moritz, Gazette Last Tuesday, Nov. 26th when local Vietnam era veterans were honored, each spoke a little...

Johnson presents Congressional honors for Vietnam Era Vets

Congressman Dusty Johnson came to Garretson on Tuesday, Nov. 26th to honor Vietnam Era Veterans in a ceremony...

Log In

Latest articles

PUC advises to Call Before You Dig

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission recognizes April as National Safe Digging Month and encourages South Dakotans to...

Plahn vs Jacobson in City Council Ward 2 seat race

The City of Garretson had several seats coming open this election season, though only one seat will be...

Maras takes over as new Minnehaha County Highway Superintendent

By Dave Baumeister, County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS ā€“ The ā€œinterimā€ was dropped from his title when Jacob Maras was named...

Garretson School Board approves contracts for McGregor and Hoekman, amends contract of Superintendent Johnson

The Garretson School Board had a Special meeting on Monday, March 31. After two hours in executive session the...

4th Grade Wax Museum brings history to life!

Garretson Elementary 4th graders have been delving into biographical history, and the culmination of their project was a...

ROD announces resignation; commissioners accepting applications for unexpired term

SIOUX FALLS ā€“ Minnehaha County Register of Deeds Amanda Halsey has announced her resignation effective July 4.  Elected in...
s2Member®