Hundreds of area veterans enjoyed a free dinner Monday night at the Hays Golden Corral.  The “Military Monday” meal was offered nationwide by the restaurant.

Community volunteers, including 111th Dist. State Representative Eber Phelps-D-Hays, Eagle Communications employees and  local Boy Scouts, helped refill drinks and clean the tables.

The veterans, their families and friends were greeted at the door by members of the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans.  President Mike Dreiling, Victoria, was just elected Department Commander of the DAV Department of Kansas.