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District 12 News Post 490 Legionnaires of the Year On Monday, November 9, 2009, American Legion Whitehall Comrade Post 490 honored its Legionnaires of the Year. 12th District Commander Tom Eshelman presented Legionnaires of the Year plaques to Legionnaires Paul Garner and James Refinati. Paul Garner is the Financial Officer and Adjutant for Whitehall Post. Jim Refinati is the Commander for Whitehall Post. Jim was also 12th District Commander in 2008 and won the Race to the Top award for having the highest membership percentage in his category. Hometown Hero On Thursday, Oct 22nd, Joe Hart, Past Commander and life member of Post 239, Worthington, Ohio, was honored as a "Hometown Hero" by the City of Worthington. Mayor Minton commented that when good things happen in the City of Worthington, it often has the name of Joe Hart and American Legion Post 239 attached to it. He also made reference to the annual Patriot Day program, on the Village Green, hosted by the Post. Pictured from left to right are: Jeremy Little, Manager Fifth Third Bank Worthington Branch; Doug Lay, Franklin County Veterans Service Commission; Worthington Mayor Harvey Minton; Hometown Hero Award Recipient Joe Hart; Worthington Fire Chief Scott Highley; Rich Richardson, Past Commander Post 239; Tom Reider, Commander American Legion Post 239. District 12 Stand Down for Homeless Members of District 12 prepare for the annual "Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and Families" at Veterans Memorial on October 20, 2009. Pictured from left are Vicky Dalton, Post 144 Chairperson, Yvonne Timmons from Post 144 and Glenn Hickman, Finance Officer for District 12.