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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags on 9/11

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Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – U.S. flags will be displayed during the day at many Jonesboro businesses and offices this Friday in recognition of 9/11.

The flag display is part of a longstanding service project provided to the community by the club, which provides both the flags, poles, and flag brackets for $50 per year.

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Club members display the flags at least ten times a year on national holidays and special days, weather permitting, which the club defines as a less than 50% chance of rain.

For more information or a flag contract, contact Flag Committee chairman Pat Snodgrass at (870) 761-0132 or any Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club member.

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