Lamar’s fly-in emphasizes importance of airport

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Photos courtesy of James Epple and Tharran Gaines Although the morning didn’t start off with the best weather for a fly-in, the day finally decided to clear up as the Lamar Airport observed its 63rd anniversary with a fly-in on Saturday, Sept. 21. The day started at 7:30 a.m. with a breakfast and festivities and events occurred throughout the day. Unfortunately some planes were not able to get around the weather, causing more foot traffic than planes. That didn’t stop everyone from enjoying the display and the wait for the Blackhawk helicopter to land was well worth it. The medflight from Cox Hospital was also on hand.


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The Lamar Class of 1964 gathered for their 60th reunion on September 7. Pictured are, first row, left to right, Carl Daugherty, Sharon Clements Wall, Sharon Starlin Belline, Lorene Berryhill Darrah, Sue Ann Pattison Noll, Donald Noll; second row, Jim Bickel, Sherry Culbertson Bickel, Connie Onstott Bemis, Lister Potter; third row, Tom Mechsner, Betty Beatty Saferite, Gene Lawless, Chris Elswick and Tim Frieden. Not pictured are Marshall Silence, Don Phipps and Karen Pierson Crockett.
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