CountryFest 5K winners gathered for a photo after their trek through the countryside.
A total of 69 runners participated in the second annual CountryFest 5K run on Saturday, Oct. 8. Adrian Mesia of Pittsburg and Debbie McClain of Winnsboro were recognized as the first male and female runners to complete the event. See the October 13 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for a listing of the top finishers in each age category.








