Evelyn Groom was the oldest woman at the Allendale Fourth of July Breakfast Tuesday. She is about to turn 93. Betty Dunfee was a close second. Groom was accompanied by her son Mike. Jack Cottrell, also at 93, was the oldest man.
Nola Olney, from California, was the farthest away. She lives 1,700 miles from Allendale. Galen and Joyce Gamel, formerly of Grant City and now from South Carolina, were a close second.
Blake Dodson, at two months, was the youngest boy at 2 months. He is the son of Kevin and Meridee (Scott) Dodson, who make the trip from Tarkio to Allendale every year. Jane Sleep, daughter of Allison (Hunt) Sleep, at 10 months, was the youngest girl.
The celebration was held from 6 am to 10 am. Brad Gabriel of Agriland provided the gas for the cooking. Roger Wink provided the processing for the meat. Richard and Rosa Williams of the Allendale Baptist Church provided the bottled water.
Veterans and members of the military were recognized. New this year was the Space Force, created a few years ago by President Donald Trump. It now has its own flag and anthem. It and the other five branches of the Armed Forces were recognized.
Recognized for their service to their country were Lee Mincy (Army), Melbourne Fletchall (Army), Joe Marshall (Army), Rick Frese (Army), Charles Kreitlow (Army), Ronnie Wilkinson (Air Force), Galen Gamel (Army), Ron Richards (Marines), Jack Cottrell (Army), Sean Cameron (Army), Ralph Kobbe (Army), Larry Jennings (Army), Paul Myers (Navy), Bill Calhoon (Air National Guard), Jim Coulson (Army), and Nola Olney (Navy).
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