The Ada Icon received the following letter of thanks:
The Veterans’ Service Commission would like to thank the following sponsors who supported the 1st annual Hardin County Veterans 5K event:
- VFW Post 1182 (Forest)
- American Legion Post 198 (Kenton)
- VFW Post 9381 (Ada)
- Amvets Post 1994 (Kenton)
- VFW Post 6817 (Mt. Victory)
- Frank (Bud) Gibson (VFW Commander – Mt. Victory)
- Jeff Brown (Amvets – former Commander- Kenton)
- 3 Brothers Pizza (Ada)
We had a great turnout with almost a 50% ratio of both veterans & supporters, last Saturday. The 1st place medal was awarded to both male and females, with 2nd & 3rd place medals being awarded to the winner regardless of gender.
Below are the 1st place winners from the four different age groups:
Men: Gary Fox, Christopher Garcia, Justyce Vanmeter, & Gerald Purcell
Women: Hope Jenkins, Kelly Wilson, Evelyn Titus, & Annette Holmes
Please remember, if you are a veteran or a widow and need help with applying for VA benefits please call the Veterans’ Service Office and schedule an appointment with the Veteran Service Officer, Steven Gossard, at 419-674-2219.
