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Red Oak Lodge #1304 Sponsors State Drug Awareness Poster Winner
Stanton 4th Grader, Tristan Kinser, wins Iowa Elks Drug Awareness Poster Contest
(Picture: Red Oak Lodge, #1304 Elks John Bruce and Loyal Knight Brad Baker presenting awards, Rachel, Tristan, Zach Kinser, IA State Trooper Rob Kinser, Stanton Community School Reps: 4th grade teacher Leanne Johnson and Principal Katie Elwood)
Tristan, created a Drug Awareness Poster utilizing 2020’s theme of “Drug Abuse….No Excuse”. His entry won local, SW IA District, and State competitions. He was presented with certificates, a gift card, a Drug Awareness challenge coin, and a custom Hallmark card depicting his entry. Tristan’s entry will make next year’s coloring book and will compete in the national competition.
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