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| Alexandra Fodge, 5, was the winner of a beautiful afghan during the American Legion's 93rd birthday celebration March 24. |
Members of American Legion Boundary Post #55, their spouses and guests, and members from the Women’s Auxiliary recently gathered at Chic ‘n Chop Restaurant for the 2012 Legion Birthday Dinner.
Post Commander Terry Spence presided over the evening’s festivities. Sergeant First Class Lawrence Jefferson addressed the group about the 93rd birthday of the American Legion and keynote speaker Ken Toline spoke about the courage and devotion of the American soldier.
Special recognition was given Corporal Ricardo Binns, who has been nominated for the Medal of Honor for his actions in Viet Nam.
Some of Boundary County’s oldest veterans from World War II in attendance were also applauded. They included Keith Coble, Don Carter, Jack Offord, Leroy Vogl and Bob Spalding.
Several door prizes were awarded, including a crocheted afghan won by Alexandra Fodge; a teapot awarded to Norma Prentice; a fishing pole given to Jim Wilson; and a cash prize totaling thirty-five dollars won by Jeanie Ozborn.
Boundary Post #55 will meet next at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the Veteran’s Memorial Hall at Boundary County Fairgrounds, preceded by a soup supper at 6:15 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend.
Call Commander Spence at (208) 304-2910 for more information.