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For the cause

Members of American Legion Post #45 gathered in front of the war memorial on Monday to receive a donation from Powder River Energy's Community Involvement Committee.

Post Commander Welchie Patterson gratefully took possession of the $500 donation, saying that the post already has ideas to put it to good use.

"We're going to be putting in our coffers for Post programs and for Girls' State and Boys' State," he said.

The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are annual programs for juniors that explore how government and politics work, giving youth a hands-on opport...

 
 
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