Good Samaritan Awarded to Christensen

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Henry G. Fix Post #23 report for April 3rd, 2025 and Auxiliary Report

The Henry G. Fix Post 23 meeting opened on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:57 pm.  The meeting was opened by Commander Jon Schmidt with a salute to the Colors, POW/MIA observance, the Pledge of Allegiance, and Preamble to the American Legion Constitution.  Chaplain Lampe offered the prayer.  27 members were present.  

legionnaire presenting award to woman with brown hair and glasses
Sue Christensen was honored as the Post #23 Good Samaritan of the year, and she was named the district #7 Good Samaritan of the Year for the American Legion on their meeting here in Garretson on Saturday March 30th. The Post and Distric have high hopes that she might win the state award this coming June. Expect to see a feature story about Christensen in a near future issue of the Gazette.

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