Medina Demonstrates Flag Etiquette
Adam Job Unit 245 of Medina conducted an assembly presentation on “Flag Etiquette” at the Medina Public School to 110 students in Grades 4 through 9 on Friday, October 4, 2024. In addition to students and faculty, several Legion and Auxiliary members were in attendance.
ALA member Mabel Cowell spoke about the importance of proper respect, display, and care of the American flag, as established in the United States Flag Code. She also talked about the history and design of the American flag. A flag-folding demonstration was then given by North Dakota Army National Guard First Sergeant Mitchell Cowell and Sergeant First Class Andrew Tanata. ALA member Ardella Rau explained the meaning of each of the 13 folds during the demonstration.
At the conclusion of the presentation, as the students exited the assembly, each was given a bookmark. It was designed by Mabel Cowell and featured the Pledge of Allegiance.
Article and photos submitted by Mabel Cowell
New Ramp. Pictured (l-r): Back Row: Becky Reich, Ardella Rau, Brenda Guthmiller, Edith Stoppleworth, Sue Reardon, Judy Lytle, Elly Rau, Mitch Gunderson – Medina City Councilman. Front Row (l-r): Adeline Link, Lillian Hofman, Sharon Behn, Joyce Hoffmann.The Adam Job Post 245 Legion Hall serves as a community event center as well as an election site for Stutsman County. It was discovered prior to the 2023 primary election that the facility’s ramp was not up to code and a temporary ramp was installed at a cost of $2500. After the election, Joyce Hofmann and Sharon Behm, members of Medina Unit 245, began pursuing a project that would replace the old ramp. With the assistance of Joan Morris, a Stutsman County Commissioner, they were able to obtain a grant from the North Dakota Community Foundation for $3500. With the assistance of Mitch Gunderson, a Medina city council member, they also received funds from the City of Medina for the remaining cost of $2600.
A new ramp has been installed and provides the needed assistance for people attending events held at Adam Job Post 245 American Legion Hall in Medina. Members of Post and Unit 245 thank everyone involved in raising funds for the construction and installation of the new ramp. It is a tribute to the community and shows what can be done when people work together for the common good.
New Member Breakfast. Pictured (l-r): Brenda Guthmiller, Ardella Rau, Elly Rau, Edith Stoppleworth, Sue Reardon, Sharon Behn. Not pictured: Joey Guthmiller, Val Flegel, Sharon Otto, Kimberly Schmidt.
Unit Membership – In the past few years, membership for Unit 245 declined. Judy Lytle, member of the Medina Unit, decided to do something about that. Judy made a concerted effort to sign up new members and was able to recruit nine new members. On April 5, 2024, the unit hosted a ‘Breakfast Meeting’ where the new members were welcomed and presented with Certificates of Initiation and a copy of the explanation of the “Preamble” to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Article Submitted by Unit 245