As a way to get information out to our Knox County Veterans, we at the Knox County Veterans Service Office have taken it upon ourselves to publish a monthly newsletter.  We felt that is was important to keep our veterans updated on all of the local events and news articles that you may want to know about.  We hope you will enjoy this newsletter and if you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact our office.  If you haven't already picked up your copy, you can pick one up at the following locations or you can download it from our website.

AMVETS Post - Mount Vernon, Centerburg

American Legion Posts - Fredericktown, Mount Vernon, Danville, Centerburg

VFW Post - Mount Vernon

Marathon Gas Stations - West High St.,  North Sandusky St

Knox County Veterans Service Office

Sign-A-Rama is offering free yard signs for our men and women serving in our military.  There is a one sign per family limit.  For more information, contact your nearest Sign-A-Rama.  There are 2 locations located in and around Columbus:

Sign-A-Rama, 39 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215  (614)221-7803

Sign-A-Rama, 158 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 (614)337-6000

Are you looking for a special gift or want to send a care package overseas to a loved one?  Visit Legend Hills Orchard Farm Market located at 11200 Reynolds Road, Utica, Ohio 43080, 740-892-3090.  You can also check them out on the web at www.legendhillsorchard.com.  They can put together customized gift boxes with all of your loved ones favorite snacks and have it shipped overseas.  They have a great online store so you can shop from the comfort of your own home. 

Attention Veterans!!

Beginning March 5th, the Knox County Veterans Service Office will be hosting FREE Hearing and Health Screenings.  The event will be held in our office, which is located at 411 Pittsburgh Avenue in Mount Vernon, Ohio.  These events will be held on the first Friday of each month.  See below for the complete schedule. 

Beltone, a local hearing aid company will be performing the hearing screenings as well as free hearing aid cleanings.  It does not matter where you got your hearing aids, they will clean them regardless.  The cleaning/screening will be held from 1 PM to 4 PM by appointment.

Interim Healthcare of Mount Vernon will be onsite to conduct the free health clinic.  Interim will be here to check blood pressure, blood glucose levels, height and weight and conduct 1 on 1 consultations with a nurse.  Bring your questions and health concerns!!  Interim will also provide some light snacks and giveaways.

Schedule:

* March 5         *April 2 (9am-12pm)          *May 7          *June 4          *August 6          *September 3          *October 1          *November 5          *December 3

Please call 740-393-6742 to schedule your appointments !!!

We look forward to seeing you !!!