Wathena American Legion Post #161

06/04/2026

Kansas ALR – 1 Jun – 30 Sep 2026 – Kansas 4 Corners Challenge

Overview:
The Kansas Four Corners 250 Challenge is a patriotic motorcycle riding event designed for American Legion Riders (ALR) members across Kansas.

Participants ride to the four geographic corners of the state and document each location with a single photo showing:
• The rider
• The motorcycle
• A clearly visible American flag

This challenge supports the national American Legion Family USA 250 Challenge, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial) on July 4, 2026, while serving as a fundraiser for The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation.

Required Stops & Photo Proof:
One photo per corner (all taken between June 1 and September 30, 2026):
• Northwest Corner – St. Francis, KS
Rider + motorcycle + American flag at a St. Francis city limit sign (standard highway marker).
• Northeast Corner – Atchison, KS
Rider + motorcycle + American flag at an Atchison city limit sign (standard highway marker).
• Southwest Corner – Elkhart, KS
Rider + motorcycle + American flag at an Elkhart city limit sign (standard highway marker).
• Southeast Corner – KS-MO-OK Tri-State Monument
Rider + motorcycle + American flag at the actual tri-state monument marker (stone monument with plaque near Galena/Baxter Springs, off I-44 Exit 1).

Go to https://kansasalr.com for more information!

06/01/2026

Step inside an unassuming Kansas hangar, and the air suddenly feels charged with history, as if every corner quietly holds echoes of aircraft and crews from another time.

05/30/2026

Troy Vaccine Clinic. To minimize waiting, we are trying to set appointments for clinics this year. Walk-ins are welcome, but we will do our best to accommodate those scheduled appointments. If you made an appointment, we appreciate you being on time. We will do our best to keep things moving quickly!

Click the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A8AE2CA4F9C70-64360187-troy

05/28/2026

Rest In Peace Jim, you will be missed.

James M. Jim Jones, 78, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born to Ralph and Alberta Rainwater Jones on August 17, 1947, the second oldest of five, in Bendena, Kansas. He was a 20 year Vietnam

05/27/2026

This is for two types of our family / friends, those that have Miller Trash Service Inc. - Troy, KS & those that SHOULD have Miller Trash Service 😁👍🏼

ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!

Just a heads up!! These will be going out in the mail over the next couple of weeks.

Please note the July family vacation!!!

The transfer station will be closed July 13 - 20th also.

05/26/2026

Our comrades with the local VFW Post

On Monday, May 25, 2026 the officers of VFW Post # 5531 were in attendance for Post Memorial Day BBQ Meet & Greet celebration. Our officers in the picture are listed and are always happy to welcome and encourage any eligible combat veterans to join 🇺🇸 VFW Post # 5531

• Commander – Tom Etherton
• Senior Vice Commander – Mike Nelson
• Junior Vice Commander – Bryan Ptomey
• Quartermaster/Adjutant – Elmer “Speedy” Stewart
• 2nd Year Trustee – Rodney Adams
• Member – Brad Sullivan

Not pictured were Roger Bottorff Kermit Bourek, & Gary Hayner.

05/26/2026