The American Legion Post 114 completed their fifth annual Poker Run and Cook Off
Competition with the proceeds being donated to the Bloomfield Assistance League of the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery Inc.
Major events held by the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders were a Bowling Tournament, Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Wing War Competition, Poker Run and Auction of items contributed by local agencies and businesses. After completion of a full day of events held on Saturday, June 03rd, the Post had raised over $22,000.
Members of American Legion Post 114 will gather at Sikeston on June 17th at 11 :00 AM and proceed to the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield Committal Facility where they will make the presentation of the donation to the cemetery at approximately 11 :30 AM. The donated funds will be used for the promotion and improvement to the cemetery. The donation last year was used to enclose the Committal Facility and improve the appearance and environment of the facility.
For more information you may contact the cemetery at 573-568-3871.