American Legion Post 16 recently installed officers for 2012-13. Pictured from left are Ralph Kreisel, service officer; Emmett Fairfax, trustee; Wes Shirley, historian; Robert Wenig, chaplain; George Fairfax, commander; Bill Neff, first vice commander; Bill Hanna, trustee; Cam Jennings, adjutant and treasurer; and George Shepherd, Missouri American Legion District 7 commander. Post 16 actively supports nursing scholarships at State Fair Community College, Boys State, Smith-Cotton JROTC and other community activities in the central Missouri area.








