Olin is a thriving, growing town

Regarding the May 6 article on Olin: This little town is not dying. It is a thriving, friendly, little town with hardworking, courageous citizens.

Is it true some businesses have left; however, new ones have arrived. For instance, the Kum & Go convenience store, a newly built large telephone company building, a new consignment store owned by Kim Bixler. Also there is a Farm Bureau insurance office and a Larson's Insurance Agency. There is a fairly new Masonic Hall, also the Heritage Center is a beautiful museum that has been visited by people from faraway places. The town has a nice public library, day care, two parks and a newer housing addition on the east side of town.

On the south, the Lahey Funeral Home is a lovely funeral home.

R.J.'s Grocery Store, owned by Judi Haag, is a busy, popular store.

Both the American Legion and the Auxiliary are very active organizations. There is an economic development organization also.

The Legion Building is Olin's community center where many events and meetings are held.

All in all, I strongly believe in Olin's future. This town's industrious, proud people also believe in Olin's courage and perseverance and are very optimistic about its future. This community will continue thrive and grow and go forward.

Joyce Lasack

Olin