AMERICAN LEGION POST 424

            SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS

       MAY 3, 2003 BEST FOUNDATION 5-K RACE  

            THANKS !  FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

All funds were matched by American Legion Post 424.                     Scholarships to be awarded to Simley Grads.

SEE 2003 5th Annual 5 K Race Photos Below.

Congratulations to the following first place winners in the 5-K Race.

Adult Class.           Ron Moynihan     18:40

14-18 age group.   Erik Hall                21:30

13 and younger.    Ben Wieker          23:27

THE RACE OPENED WITH THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER.

THE MOTORCYCLE ESCORT

5K RUN 2003

FIRST WE PLEDGED ALLEGENCE TO THE FLAG.FIRST WE PLEDGED ALLEGENCEF

THE ESCORT

THE RUNNERS

WALKERS & RIDERS TOO.

State Representative JOE ATKINS Best Foundation Director.

Mark Andrews Uses the 5-K as a warm up for the Grandma Marathon in June.

American Legion Veterans Bob Clemons, Al Millinczek & Tom Byrnes waiting for the runners to arrive at the finish line.

Commander Duane Kappes (center) and part of his crew of Post 424 Veterans prepare the wieners and Brats for the Runners.  Food and beverage were provided free to the runners by  American Legion Post 424.

Steve Cervantez (right) Post  Finance Officer adds his touch to the barbeque.

The Crowd, Relaxing and enjoying the food and entertainment.

Councilman Chip Grannis also provided his support.

Finish Line just ahead.

Hula Hoops and Door Prizes were also part of the fun.

SEE YOU 9:00 AM  MAY 1 , 2004  AT THE VETERANS COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL 5-K RACE SPONSORED BY THE BEST FOUNDATION IN COOPERATION WITH AMERICAN LEGION POST 424 INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA.

Free Food and Beverage provided to the Runners by American Legion Post 424.

Entertainment and prizes,  All proceeds go to provide Scholarships for Simley High

School graduates.