After being fully renovated, the Shawnee American Legion Post 16 reopened on Sept. 28, 2024 - 17 months after the April 2023 tornado. They offer Bingo Nights on Saturdays from 6 to 10 pm and are now smoke-free. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
American Legion Post 16 Commander Keith DiPatri shows a state document about an Oklahoma flag that flew over the state capitol. They have several items in their collection, as well as photos, which need to be restored, organized and identified, and he is hoping for volunteers. The post reopened last September after being closed for 17 months due to the 2023 tornado. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
This is one of several photos which lost their information tags during the April 19, 2023 tornado. Post Commander Keith DiPatri hopes someone will recognize this past commander and possibly have information about other photos. This photo also sustained water damage. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
American Legion Women's Auxiliary member Jamie McCraw, right, sells bingo cards to Judy Hill, of Tecumseh, at Post 16 in Shawnee on Jan. 4. Also selling cards are Jim Vaughn and Kirk Bertolet. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Shawnee’s American Legion Gill-Mattox Post 16 reopened on Sept. 28, 2024, after being closed for 17 months.The building at 522 W. Saratoga was another casualty of the April 19, 2023, tornado, which blew the roof from the neighboring National Guard Armory into its eastern side. The twister also blew glass from the front door and windows throughout the building, along with rain and wind....
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