Natoma American Legion Auxiliary Collects Items to Donate to Fire Relief

The American Legion Auxiliary Natoma Unit 109 paused in the midst of the American Legion Hall restoration to gather bushel baskets of essential items for their neighbor ladies who lost their homes in the devastating Four County Fire.

One week before Christmas, December 15, wildfires fanned by 100 mph wind burned thousands of acres, thousands of cattle and horses, wildlife, ranches and farms with neighbors' houses left in ashes. Memories, photographs and everything within the walls of their homes were destroyed, leaving families broken hearted. For God and Country, the American Legion Auxiliary continues to serve others through sharing their resources, talents, expertise and good will in the American spirit for veterans, their families, children, youth and community.

For information in helping, contact Laah Tucker, Unit 109 President, at 785-885-8125. For monetary donations, contact Paradise United Methodist Church or mail to Southwind Bank, 702 N. 2nd Street, Natoma, Kansas 67651. Four County Fire Relief Contacts include Kim Hoisington for household needs at 785-821-1974, Tanner Lyle for ranch and farm essentials at 785-735-8024 and Kasey Knowles Ulrich for semi-truck transportation for hay at 785-643-1951.

(Pictured: American Legion Auxiliary Natoma Unit 109 members Shawna Dunlap, Sheri Beisner, Marge Kertz, Cindy Elliott, Linda Crawford and Laah Tucker. Story and photo courtesy Laah Tucker.)