New officers for American Legion Post 16 Auxiliary of Slatington were recently sworn in by Georgeann Herling, district president of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Taking part in the ceremony were, front row, from left, Jeanie Green, Susan Queen and Fayth Vercusky; second row, Herling, Sergeant at Arms CareyAnn Serfass, Historian Sharon Hartman, Chaplin Linda Kistler, Secretary Ann Delong, Vice President Marcy Knappenberger and President Jeralyn Schoch. PATRICIA INGLES/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS

Georgeann Herling, district president of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties, right, swears in the new officers for American Legion Post 16 Auxiliary of Slatington. PATRICIA INGLES/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS