The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

To the editor:

Can you believe the American Legion Auxiliary has been in existence for 100 years? Yes, the auxiliary is celebrating 100 years this year. You see, there is something going on in 2020 besides a pandemic!

Even though the Arthur Kirchhoff Unit 288 has not held a formal meeting in 2020, the executive board has met. Our auxiliary has given monetary donations to the local Kids Backpack Program, the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D., the flower fund for our local nursing home and assisted living facility, Upper Des Moines Food Pantry and other activities. Part of our mission st...