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Kevin Rates Day proclaimed for July 29
By Jennifer Wimmer Kevin Rates Day – July 29, 2022, was proclaimed by the Hancock County Fiscal Court, at their meeting on Monday, July 25, in order for the community to have a special day to honor him. This day is for celebrating his 30+ years of competing in the Special Olympics, as well…
Read MoreKevin Rates Brings Home the Gold for Kentucky – Fire Truck Parade Celebrated his Victory
By Jennifer Wimmer Kevin Rates, of Hawesville, brought home a Gold Medal for Team Kentucky in the 4×100-meter relay race, at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, June 5-12, in Orlando, Florida. He, impressively, earned a Silver Medal as well, in shot put. Hancock County welcomed him home on Sunday, with a fire truck parade…
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