Marshall Traster and Vernon Traster cut the ribbon marking the opening to the new Indianola Buxton Park Children's Garden. The family of Lynn and Jim Cooper and their daughter Patricia Traster gave the initial gift the led to the new garden. Others sho supported hte project were the Indianola Community Foundation, Indianola Park Friends, Warren County Philanthropic Partnership, Ackworth Garden Club, Indianola Tour of Homes and Ray and Joanne Walton.
Indianola has always held happy memories for Andrea Warnken. Learning to ride bikes, land cartwheels and walk to Buxton Park are coveted flashbacks.
Her family is now honoring that love. Children of all ages will enjoy a new addition to Buxton Park, in memory of Warnken's grandparents, Lynn and Jim Cooper and their daughter Patricia Traster.
Dedicated to fun learning: Indianola Buxton Park Children's Garden