Garden Club members hang Veterans Memorial Wreath ahead of holiday weekend

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BUCKHANNON — The Fred Brooks Garden Club invites residents to see the Veterans Memorial Wreath in downtown Buckhannon. Club members recently hung at the Blue Star Marker at the Upshur County Courthouse, 40 W. Main Street.

Fred Brooks Garden Club members Donna Carpenter, Jason Jett and club president Beth Post were on hand Friday, May 27 to hang the wreath ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The wreath is pictured below.

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