Local Scout Recognized for Community Service efforts, Eagle project | Troop 65 Eagle Scout winner of 2021 Jefferson Award |
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Dominic Adkins recently was named one of 12 local Jefferson Award winners as a result of an outstanding Eagle Scout project.
Dominic led an effort to expand the Veteran's Memorial Park in Venedocia in Allen County, combining his efforts with community member John Lloyd.
The inspiration behind this effort was when local Mr. Lloyd wanted to build a memorial to honor local service men and women.
"The neat part is this Mr. John Lloyd, whose dream it was to see this memorial park in Venedocia, lived to see this happen," said Linda Meyer, who nominated Adkins for the award. "Dominic persevered. He lives the Boy Scout Oath! ..." |
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Dominic worked with the local veterans to acquire a cannon used in World War II and he constructed a cement pad for the cannon to sit and placed war memorial on the pad to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Learn more about Dominic's recent recognition by CLICKING HERE! | Recently, The Lima News featured Dominic's work in an article and it can be read CLICKING HERE! | | .jpg) | Exploring program has 11 area learning opportunities for high school students | Hancock County Sheriff's Office latest learning experience restarting | Exploring is a unique career exploration program for young men and women ages 10-20, providing students with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of career fields and network with professionals already in those fields.
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