Opal Dail was awarded the Richard Burks Award at this year’s Lincoln Luncheon held Tuesday, Feb. 12 on Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday. Recognized for her decades of service, Dail, stated “ I’m very honored and I’ve enjoyed my years of working with Lincoln Days and I’ll keep going.”
Earlier in the day, a ceremonial wreath laying was held at the downtown square in Hodgenville where Lincoln Days President Diana Aubrey placed a wreath in honor of the 16th President’s birthday.