American Legion in Albion donates to Toys for Tots
Photos courtesy of Albion Legion Sheret Post 35: American Legion Sheret Post 35 Family leaders, from left: Joe Gehl, president Sheret Post 35; Mike Reigle, president Legion Riders; Rachael Spearance, president of Auxiliary; Pete Hennekey, commander Sons of Legion; Brad Rouse, commander American Legion; Ray Madigan, VFW Post 202; and Tom Sietmann, VFW Post 202. Madigan and Sietmann are continuing the Toys for Tots program after the Holley Hellhounds Marine Corp League disbanded.
ALBION – The American Legion family of organizations in Albion has donated to the Toys for Tots program, filling boxes with toys.
Brad Rouse, commander of the Sheret Post 35 in Albion, said the Legion donated money last year. This year the organization ourchased toys and made monetary donations.
Rachael Spearance and Karen Dawley from the Auxiliary went shopping for the American Legion, Auxiliary and Legion Riders. Debbie Hennekey and Lindsey Monacelli of the Auxilary shopped for Sheret Post 35 and Sons of Legion.
The groups and supporters donated $990, in addition to purchasing toys.
“Thank you goes out to all our members for the continued donations of goods, volunteering and services from the community all year long,” said Brad Rouse, the Legion commander.
American Legion Sheret Post 35 – from left Phil Warne, Rick Ebbs, Wally Skrypnik, Jim Hollinger, Robert Gilsinan, Joe Gehl, Brad Rouse, Ray Madigan and Tom Sietmann.
Sons of Legion – from left Brad Rouse, Mike Riegle, Roger Ettinger, Pete Hennekey ,Ray Madigan and Tom Sietmann.
Auxiliary – from left Lori Recco, Lindsey Monacelli, Debbie Hennekey, Caroline Gibson, Carol Rouse, Wendy Hinkley, Racheal Spearance, Ray Madigan and Tom Sietmann.
Legion Riders – from left Lori Recco, Mike Riegle, Ray Madigan and Tom Sietmann.
Auxilary members presenting checks from C.W. Cold Storage, and Presidents Village. From left Lindsey Monacelli, Debbie Hennekey, Ray Madigan and Tom Sietmann.
