Mokane Amvets build new pavilion

July 12, 2011 at 10:16 a.m. | Updated July 12, 2011 at 10:16 a.m.

A red, white and blue 40x60 foot pavilion with an enclosed meeting room and handicapped rest rooms is under construction by American Veterans Post 153 in Mokane. The rest rooms and enclosed serving area are both heated and air conditioned.
A red, white and blue 40x60 foot pavilion with an enclosed meeting room and handicapped rest rooms is under construction by American Veterans Post 153 in Mokane. The rest rooms and enclosed serving area are both heated and air conditioned.

A new pavilion with handicapped services and an enclosed meeting room is under construction by American Veterans Post 153 (Amvets) at 306 Broad St. in Mokane.

The pavilion is next to the Mokane Amvets headquarters building and near the Mokane Fall Festival area.

George Schell, post commander, said the new red, white and blue building was constructed by volunteer labor provided by the organization.

Schell said the 40x60 foot structure cost the group $22,000 for materials. Money to finance purchase of materials for the building came from donations and fundraising efforts by Amvets and its auxiliary.

To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.