By Betsy Turner
American Legion Post 31 and the American Legion Family (Auxiliary, Sons and Riders) held their annual family picnic from 12 – 5 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2025, at the city park in Shinnston. There were approximately 150 members and guests in attendance.
The menu for the day was picnic fare of hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings and a variety of salads and desserts. Swimming and games other activities were a highlight for the children. The children received prizes including riding toys for the toddlers, soccer balls, matchbox cars, craft and painting kits plus four $25 gift cards for The Hive, six $50 gift cards for Walmart and two $50 gift cards for Robux and many other prizes too numerous to mention.
Every child was awarded prizes. This year the auxiliary raffled a West Virginia basket which included 2 WV rocking chairs, a cooler and a snack basket. Bruce Grimes was the winner of this great basket. The money from this raffle will be used in support of local Veterans projects during the coming year. There were also several other raffles for adults.
The 50/50 raffle this year was one by Pam Siebel. The picnic is an annual event to gather family and friends of American Legion Post 31 for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Pictured are Bruce Grimes receiving his raffle prize and Auxiliary members Carla Wilfong and Marsha Duckworth.