Flags raised at Legion Park

July 1, 2019 Nikki McKim

Paul Sells, Larry Whalen, and Brian Palmer raised the flags at Legion Park on Flag Day, June 14. The flag poles were finished a few weeks ago and installed by Mike Huppert and Randy Miller. The park has seen several improvements as part of a recent overhaul. “Mike Huppert and Randy Miller have been instrumental in helping with the work being done in the park,” said Councilman Don Ferguson. Some of the features include a new fence, a new basketball court with lights donated by the Board of Public Works and a military memorial area adorned with flowers and decorative rocks where the flags were raised. A dedication for the park will be held at a later date. (Photo by Nikki McKim)

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