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A large crowd of members and guests were in attendance at family-owned Sammy’s on the Square in downtown Walworth on June 21 as Ingalls-Koeppen American Legion Post 102 marked the 103rd anniversary of the American Legion’s 1919 founding with a special birthday dinner celebration. The celebratory dinner is an annual Post 102 tradition dating back to the 1940s. Nearly as old at the American Legion itself, Ingalls-Koeppen Post 102 was established 101 years ago in 1921, giving it American Legion “Centennial Post” status.
Walworth-based Ingalls-Koeppen American Legion Post 102, which serves Fontana, Walworth and Williams Bay, presented framed continuous membership certificates on June 21 to post members marking milestone membership anniversaries. Pictured, from left, are Tobias J. “Toby” Steivang, 50 years; Donald Buchert, 45 years; Frank Breneisen, 15 years; Darwin Clark, 35 years; and Robert M. Ahern, Jr., 15 years.
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Watch now: Lake Geneva Fourth of July parade returns after two-year hiatus
Parade participants beging to line up
Participants of the Frank Kresen American Legion Post 24 parade begin to line up at Eastview Elementary School, 535 Sage St.
Ashton Kirsch and his son, Charlie Kirsch, participate in the Fourth of July parade
Ashton Kirsch and his son, Charlie Kirsch, participate in the Fourth of July parade with a Thomas the Train-themed wagon.
Lake Geneva police cars line up to begin escorting parade participants along the route
Lake Geneva Police cars line up to begin escorting parade participants along the route.
Parade participants begin to march along the route with decorated bicycles, scooters and wagons
Parade participants begin to march along the route with decorated bicycles, scooters, wagons and costumes
People line the streets to watch the Fourth of July parade
People line the streets of Downtown Lake Geneva to watch the Fourth of July parade.
The Fourth of July parade ends at the American Legion Post building
The parade ends at the American Legion Post building for a Fourth of July ceremony.
Parade participants gather in their age groups for prizes to be awarded
Parade participants gather in their age groups for prizes to be awarded for best decorated bicycle/wagon and best costume
A wagon design featured a clever saying, "From Lake to Shining Lake"
A wagon is decorated in a sailboat theme with a clever quote, "From lake to shining lake."
A group of children wave their flags during the Fourth of July ceremony
A group of children wave their flags during the Fourth of July ceremony.
Members of the American Legion Post distribute ice cream to children during the Fourth of July ceremony
Members of the Frank Kresen American Legion Post 24 distribute ice cream to children during the Fourth of July ceremony.
Chayton Fariss of Williams Bay enjoys some ice cream with his two children
Chayton Fariss of Williams Bay enjoys some ice cream with his two children, Lara Fariss and William Fariss.
Tim and Amy Mikesell enjoy the Fourth of July ceremony with their children, Francis and Amelia
Tim and Amy Mikesell enjoy the Fourth of July ceremony with their children, Francis and Amelia.
Watch now: Lake Geneva parade begins
Watch now: Bikes and scooters at Lake Geneva parade
Watch now: Walk along Lake Geneva parade route
Watch now: Decorated scooters and bikes in Lake Geneva parade
Watch now: 21-gun salute at Lake Geneva American Legion
Watch now: Lake Geneva Fourth of July parade returns after two-year hiatus
Parade participants beging to line up
Participants of the Frank Kresen American Legion Post 24 parade begin to line up at Eastview Elementary School, 535 Sage St.
Ashton Kirsch and his son, Charlie Kirsch, participate in the Fourth of July parade
Ashton Kirsch and his son, Charlie Kirsch, participate in the Fourth of July parade with a Thomas the Train-themed wagon.
Lake Geneva police cars line up to begin escorting parade participants along the route
Lake Geneva Police cars line up to begin escorting parade participants along the route.
Parade participants begin to march along the route with decorated bicycles, scooters and wagons
Parade participants begin to march along the route with decorated bicycles, scooters, wagons and costumes
People line the streets to watch the Fourth of July parade
People line the streets of Downtown Lake Geneva to watch the Fourth of July parade.
The Fourth of July parade ends at the American Legion Post building
The parade ends at the American Legion Post building for a Fourth of July ceremony.
Parade participants gather in their age groups for prizes to be awarded
Parade participants gather in their age groups for prizes to be awarded for best decorated bicycle/wagon and best costume
A wagon design featured a clever saying, "From Lake to Shining Lake"
A wagon is decorated in a sailboat theme with a clever quote, "From lake to shining lake."
A group of children wave their flags during the Fourth of July ceremony
A group of children wave their flags during the Fourth of July ceremony.
Members of the American Legion Post distribute ice cream to children during the Fourth of July ceremony
Members of the Frank Kresen American Legion Post 24 distribute ice cream to children during the Fourth of July ceremony.
Chayton Fariss of Williams Bay enjoys some ice cream with his two children
Chayton Fariss of Williams Bay enjoys some ice cream with his two children, Lara Fariss and William Fariss.
Tim and Amy Mikesell enjoy the Fourth of July ceremony with their children, Francis and Amelia
Tim and Amy Mikesell enjoy the Fourth of July ceremony with their children, Francis and Amelia.
