Gackle Unit 250
Gackle Unit Serves the Community and Youth
International Music Camp Scholarship recipients. Pictured (l-r): Elaine Ackerman, Unit President; Alexa Dominguez and Maci Griffith, Gackle-Streeter High School students; and Corinne Muller, Gackle-Streeter High School Music Instructor.
Mayer-Morlock Post and Auxiliary Unit 250 of Gackle hosted a Memorial Day program at the Gackle Legion Hall on May 25, 2026. Three local soloists sang patriotic songs and the “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” were sung by the audience. The elements of the “Missing Man Table” and the poem “In Flanders Fields” were read. Junior Auxiliary member Charlee Seigman lit the Memory Candle. Deceased Legion member Luxton Brooks and deceased Auxiliary member Lillian Ward were remembered. Auxiliary member Marella Koenig gave an inspirational message about God and Country.
Names of deceased Gackle and Alfred veterans were read at the Gackle and Alfred cemeteries. A poppy was dropped at the reading of each name while “Taps” was played. Upon completion of the ceremony, a potluck lunch was served at the Gackle Legion Hall with over one hundred in attendance.
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Unit 250 recently made contributions to meaningful causes that support youth and veterans.
The donations included:
• Full scholarships to International Music Camp for two Gackle-Streeter School students.
• A $1,500 donation to the Western North Dakota Honor Flight, helping provide veterans from western North Dakota the opportunity to participate in a Flight of Honor.
The Gackle Legion Auxiliary is proud to support these worthwhile programs which enrich the lives of local youth and honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans.
Article and photos submitted by: Elaine Ackerman, Unit President
September 2026 Message Article
Vietnam War Veterans Day Event
The American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units of Gackle, Streeter, and Fredonia, along with the American Legion Post of Kulm, jointly hosted the 107th American Legion Birthday Party / Vietnam War Veterans Day event. The celebration took place at the Gackle Legion Hall on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Attendees enjoyed a light meal before participating in a special program honoring the occasion.
Commander Jon Metz of the Gackle Legion Post #250 welcomed everyone to the event and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. Candace Berg, Auxiliary Department President, served as guest speaker. She provided insights into the American Legion and Auxiliary, highlighting the strong partnership and close relationship between the two organizations.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of Milestone Service Awards. Accolades included a Legion 60-year award and an Auxiliary 65-year award.
American Legion – Gackle
60 Years: Clifford Klundt
American Legion Auxiliary – Gackle
40 Years: Connie Kuhn
55 Years: Virginia Kleingartner
60 Years: Kathy Kleingartner, Cynthia Vik
65 Years: Mona Klose
American Legion Auxiliary – Streeter
30 Years: Paige Roesler, Jenna Miller
50 Years: Bonnie Nelson, Melissa Brenneise
Marella Koenig paid tribute to the symbolic “Missing Man Table,” reading its elements to the audience. Randy Entzminger led prayers, and Sharon Schlittenhard, pianist, accompanied group songs including “Star Spangled Banner,” “God Bless America,” and “Happy Birthday.”
Thank you to everyone who attended the event.
Article and photos submitted by: Elaine Ackerman
Elaine Ackerman (left) with Mona Klose, 65-year Auxiliary member.
Pictured (l-r): Birthday party attendees. Elaine Ackerman, Auxiliary President Unit 250; Candace Berg, Auxiliary Department President; Jon Metz, Legion Commander Post 250.
Front Row (l-r): Auxiliary members: Peggy Schroeder; Jane Schoonover, President District 4; Candace Berg, Department President; Elaine Ackerman, President Unit 250; Rosi Long. Back Row (l-r): Marella Koenig, Patty Moos, Judy Schultz.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Speaker Randy Entzminger
American Legion Posts and Auxiliary Units of Gackle, Streeter, Fredonia, and Kulm co-hosted a Veterans Day community event at the Gackle Legion Hall on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The event included a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. A program followed the meal. Approximately one hundred people attended the event.
Gackle Legion Post #250 Commander Jon Metz welcomed everyone to the event and led the attendees in the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Guest speakers were Bridger Rivinius who talked about his time at Legion Boys State this past June and Randy Entzminger who gave a presentation on “Basic Training…The Adventure Begins.” Gackle-Streeter school student Myles Martin played “Yankee Doodle Boy” on the alto sax. 2025 State Poppy Poster winners Jenna Homola, Courtney Remboldt, and Emma Heller were recognized. As veterans were leaving the event, they received a homemade card designed by Gackle-Streeter elementary school students.
Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to all our Veterans!
Veterans Day Attendees
Elaine Ackerman, Unit 250 President
Gackle Shows Community Spirit
Gackle-Streeter School students with their books.
American Legion Auxiliary Mayer-Morlock Unit 250 of Gackle supports numerous community service projects, recently donating funds to the following organizations:
• $12,965 to Legion Post 250 of Gackle to refurbish its kitchen.
• $1,062 to the Gackle-Streeter Public Schools to be applied toward the monthly Scholastic book order to place a personal book into the hands of each elementary school student.
• $900 to the Gackle Community Food Pantry
• $900 to the Western North Dakota Honor Flight, serving veterans from western North Dakota.
• $100 to the Gackle-Streeter Public School to be applied toward student school supplies.
Western ND Honor Flight Donation Western North Dakota Board Members Crystal Strand and Patience Mosbrucker with Gackle Auxiliary member Marella Koenig (middle).
Members of the Gackle Unit are proud to support these worthy community causes.
Article and photos submitted by: Elaine Ackerman, President Unit 250
Gackle Food Pantry Donation. Pictured (l-r): Gackle Food Pantry representatives Jane Schoonover, District 4 President and Peggy Schroeder with Elaine Ackerman, President Unit 250.
