Elks donate to Famous Missouri Veterans Monument

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Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger The Lamar Elks Lodge No. 2800 recently donated $1,000 to the Famous Missouri Veterans Monument, to be erected at the Barton County Memorial Park, located on the corner of 2nd and Gulf, in Lamar. The monument will recognize veterans that made a significant difference while serving in the armed services. Pictured are standing, left to right, Elks Lodge members Wayne Johnston and Walter Powell, Gordie Godfrey, who accepted the check on behalf of the monument and Heather Duncan, treasurer of the Elks Lodge. Seated are, left to right, Lloyd Pierson and Cathy Pierson.


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