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Auglaize Oratorical Contestants

Pictured, from left to right, are Victoria Hirschfield, Memorial High School, Dan Metzger, Post 444, Emily Theiman, Minster High School, Richard Fortman, Post 387, and Paul Wiehe, County Chairman. Emily Theiman is the winner of the Auglaize County American Legion National High School Oratorical Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest."


Second District speech winner

Pictured from left to right are Emily Thieman, Auglaize County winner; Jared Staley, Allen County winner; and Paul Wiehe, District Chairman. Emily Thieman was the winner of the Second District American Legion National High School Oratorical Program "A Constitutional Speech Contest."


New Bremen Post rates 'Outstanding' Scouting award

New Bremen Boy Scout Troop 95 nominated New Bremen Legion Post 241 to the Old Sycamore District Awards Committee for the Post's past and present support of the Scouting program in New Bremen. The Old Sycamore District is made up of Auglaize and Mercer Counties and is part of the Black Swamp Area Council. New Bremen Post 241 is the chartering organization for Troop 95 and has supported them for the past 44 years. The Awards Committee voted Post 241 the Outstanding Charter Organization for 2009. Presenting the plaque is Committee Chairman of Troop 95 to Post Commander Roland Dicke and Post Charter representative Dale Heitkamp.


New Knoxville Cubs at Pinewood Derby

On Saturday, January 23, the New Knoxville Cub Scout Pack sponsored by American Legion Post 444 held their annual Pinewood Derby. The event was held at the school cafeteria with 29 scouts participating. The first place trophy was awarded to Nathan Quigley. Chase Boysell placed second and Adam McGue came in third. Boys who placed in the top three within their dens were awarded ribbons. Three guest judges voted on other categories. "Best Paint" went to Adam McGue, "Best Theme" was a police car built by Joshua Shroyer, and "Best Design" went to Zane Schroer who built a car shaped like a yellow submarine.


Americanism certificates presented at Lima Christian

Lima Christian Academy students awarded Americanism Certificates were, from left to right: Joel Cave, District 2 winner; Luke Risner, Allen County winner; Krissy Cave, Department winner; and Hannah Brown, District 2 winner. Back Row: Ralph Granger, Post 217, District 2 Commander; John Eccard, Post 191, Allen County Commander; Ron Neth, Lima Post 96 Americanism Chairmen; and John Dotson, Lima Post 96 Commander.


Shelby County A&G

Shelby County Commander Larry Fultz passed out certificates and checks to the Shelby County Americanism and Government test winners. Pictured from left to right are Senior Cody Peterson, Christian Academy; Junior Conner Kleman, Sidney High; Sophomore Lauren Jenkins, Christian Academy; Senior Jon Bowers, Sidney High; and Senior Katie Steenrod, Sidney High. Shelby County representatives Conner Kleman and Lauren Jenkins were also winners at the Department level.


Department Roundup visits Sidney

The Department of Ohio Membership Roundup stopped at Sidney Post 217 during the February roundup. Pictured from left to right during the visit are Paul Weihe, Post 444 New Knoxville; Chuck Craynon, Post 217 Sidney; Alternate National Executive Committeeman Hank Long; Second District First Vice Commander Ray Stamm; Department First Vice Commander Dennis Clausing; Central Division National Vice Commander Jim Morris; Larry Spence from Sidney Post 217; Second District Commander Ralph Granger and Wayne Brenner from Post 173 in Bellefontaine.