The Memorial Day luncheon and Valor Quilt presentation to area veterans at the Vesper Community Center is Monday, May 26th from 11:30am to 2:00pm. The public is invited to visit and enjoy the fresh made meal while they are traveling through the county, visiting memorial sites. The community center is located at 1247 N 120th Rd in Vesper township, Lincoln KS 67455.
There is no charge for the free will donation meal which is prepared and served by local volunteers. This is the center’s largest fundraiser of the year and donations are especially appreciated.
The Veterans’ presentation is at 12:00pm and the Lincoln County Quilt Guild will be presenting quilts to Jim Lawson, Dan Metz, Victor Suelter, Clayton Lyne, Bill Shirley, Clifford Meyer, Irvin Sigle, Dan Watson, Doug Wilson, Lonnie Reinert, Howard Wehrmann, Jody Sigle, John Wilbeck, and Keith McFall.
For more information, to volunteer for the event or to donate a dessert, call Jodie Wiebke or 785 524 2466, or use the form at https://vespercc.org/memorial-day-luncheon/ Pies, cookies, cakes, brownies, and other desserts are needed.
This year’s meal features sloppy joes, cheesy potatoes, green beans, and some AMAZING desserts with a choice of beverage. Lots of extra food is being prepared this year, so there will be plenty for everyone to enjoy.
The facility is supported by private donations and grants from Dane G Hansen, Post Rock Community Foundation, Lincoln County Wind Economic Benefit fund and local businesses, so be sure to thank Bennington State Bank, Kansas Homes and Movers, Seirer’s Clothing, Citizens State Bank & Trust, Meyer Tire and Lube, the Bank of Tescott, Lincoln Building Supply and S&S Auto service and towing, and 181 Ag Supply when you patronize these businesses.
Financial support for the mural has been provided by Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, the National Endowments of the Arts, KDOC Office of Rural Prosperity, KDOC TEFI/SEED, LCEDF and the Dane G Hansen Foundation.
