MATTHEWS â Showing it is never too late to return to college for learning new ideas, Vietnam veterans Stephen Wilfong, Al Cerino Jr. and Gordon Greene attended the N.C. American Legion College from July 8 to 10 in Raleigh.
The event, which was attended by 320 American Legion members, presented seminars on various community improvement topics. Wilfong, Cerino and Greene are members of Matthews American Legion Post 235
Presentations during the three-day event included the following programs that Post 235 is involved with in Matthews:
⢠Children and youth programs that ensure every child has a safe home, a quality environment and the opportunity to make their dreams come true. This includes temporary financial family assistance, Children Network Miracle Hospitals, teenage suicide prevention, drug abuse prevention and Halloween safety.