Cub Center honors those who served

The Veteran’s Day Luncheon and Program hosted at the Olney Senior Cub Center on Friday, Oct. 11 was a true crowd pleaser. Those who arrived early enjoyed socializing before Pastor Chad Edgington played a few patriotic sing-alongs followed by his heartfelt appreciation speech and prayer for those who serve our country. American Legion Post 414 Commander Chris Garcia addressed the audience as they sipped spoonfuls of warm vegetable beef stew. Speaking on his involvement with the American Legion, Mr. Garcia broke the news that it isn’t just a place “to smoke cigarettes and drink beer” but a place that is involved in the community from children’s affairs and up. Adam LeVine, Veterans Service Officer of Young County, spoke briefly encouraging veterans to reach out to him and take advantage of services offered to veterans. Angela Lockard, Cub Center director, thanked the veterans for allowing the Center to serve them as a token of appreciation for their sacrifice and service. Special thanks to Betty Omholt and Deb Sandlin for hanging flyers, funding and planning the event; Chris Garcia for his time and input; Adam LeVine for helping set up; Larry Nelson who donated the POW/MIA table used to honor those still missing in action and for the two flags with the poles; Phyllis Whitsitt for the two flags hanging on the walls; and Donna Sullivan for lending her family heirloom book of World War II Veterans of Young County so those who attended could look through it.