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Ladd American Legion Auxiliary to meet April 1

Group to recognize Americanism Essay winners

Ladd American Legion

The Ladd American Legion Auxiliary, Post 938, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Legion Hall, 111 S. Main St.

The group will be filling out the end of year Unit Report. Members are asked to bring any volunteer service hours to be included in the report. The group also will be recognizing the Americanism Essay winners. Anyone interested in joining the Auxiliary is invited to attend.

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.