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10.21.26 · Springfield Sun

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Speaker 1: We now turn to the Springfield Sun to bring you
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Speaker 1: news from in and around Washington County. Your reader today
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Speaker 1: is Amy Jones-Tinnany. We begin with the edition dated Wednesday,
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Speaker 1: October 21st. As a reminder, Radio Eye is a reading
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Speaker 1: service intended for people who are blind or have other
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Speaker 1: disabilities that make it difficult to read printed material. Attempted
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Speaker 1: Burglary in Willisburg Ends in Arrest by Jenna George. An
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Speaker 1: attempted burglary in Willisburg on Friday resulted in an arrest
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Speaker 1: from Sheriff Pinkston and Chief Deputy Davis. According to dispatch,
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Speaker 1: it was said that a suspicious male was attempting to
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Speaker 1: push his way into the victim's residence on Hayes Lane
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Speaker 1: in Willisburg. The suspicious male was later identified as 27-year-old
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Speaker 1: Matthew Scott Jackson of Willisburg. Jackson appeared to be under
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Speaker 1: the influence of a controlled substance. seen through the actions
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Speaker 1: captured on the home surveillance camera. It was also seen
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Speaker 1: that Jackson was trying to make his way through an
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Speaker 1: interior locked door, and the victim's husband returned to the
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Speaker 1: residence in time to confront the male. Sheriff Hinkston made
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Speaker 1: it to the scene at 8.15 a.m., and the arrest
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Speaker 1: took place soon after. Jackson was charged with the following,
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Speaker 1: public intoxication, ex-alc, criminal trespass, third degree, and burglary, second degree.
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Speaker 1: Jackson is lodged at the Marion County Detention Center and
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Speaker 1: now awaits his court date. There is a photo that
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Speaker 1: was provided. The caption says, Matthew Scott Jackson was taken
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Speaker 1: into custody and arrived at the Washington County Sheriff's Office
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Speaker 1: before being transported to the Marion County Detention Center to
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Speaker 1: await his court date last Friday. Elizabeth Maddox Roberts Society
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Speaker 1: comes to WC. This is a photo that was provided,
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Speaker 1: and it says, Members of the Elizabeth Maddox Roberts Society
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Speaker 1: met at the Washington County Public Library to start the
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Speaker 1: EMR conference last week, where Rebecca Roberts Luddy of Lexington,
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Speaker 1: the granddaughter of EMR's older brother and locals, enjoyed hearing
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Speaker 1: interesting facts about their recluses hometown writer. Blood Drive Honors
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Speaker 1: McBride collects 42 pints by Veronica Nally. A blood drive
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Speaker 1: held Monday, October 12th at Springfield Baptist Church collected a
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Speaker 1: reported 42 pints of blood in memory of Alston McBride,
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Speaker 1: a 16-year-old whose family experienced firsthand the life-saving importance of
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Speaker 1: blood donations. Austin died June 29, 2013, following an accidental
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Speaker 1: gunshot wound. According to information shared by his parents, Mark
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Speaker 1: and Amy Riley, Austin received more than 40 units of
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Speaker 1: blood during efforts to save his life. The family organized
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Speaker 1: the American Red Cross Blood Drive to honor Austin's memory
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Speaker 1: while encouraging others to recognize the continuing need for volunteer
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Speaker 1: blood donors. The event took place in the church's fellowship hall,
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Speaker 1: where community members gathered throughout the afternoon to participate. Mark
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Speaker 1: and Amy Riley were also in attendance. The drive resulted
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Speaker 1: in 42 pints of donated blood, while nine prospective donors
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Speaker 1: were deferred during the screening process. Among those who attended
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Speaker 1: were both experienced blood donors and individuals donating for the
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Speaker 1: first time. One participant shared that Monday's event sparked his
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Speaker 1: first blood donations. Conversations with several returning donors highlighted the
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Speaker 1: importance of educating younger generations about blood donations. Some expressed
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Speaker 1: concern that younger individuals may not fully understand how donated
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Speaker 1: blood supports patients facing medical emergencies and serious illnesses. Blood
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Speaker 1: donations help patients undergoing surgeries, receiving cancer treatments, recovering from
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Speaker 1: traumatic injuries, and managing other medical conditions. hospitals rely on
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Speaker 1: volunteer donors to maintain the blood supply needed for patient care.
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Speaker 1: For Austin's family, the importance of those donations is deeply personal,
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Speaker 1: and the informational flyer distributed ahead of the drive, Mark
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Speaker 1: and Amy Riley expressed their gratitude for the donors whose
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Speaker 1: contributions helped support Austin's medical care. We witnessed firsthand how
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Speaker 1: blood can mean the difference between life and loss, the
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Speaker 1: couple wrote. They also encouraged others to consider donating blood,
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Speaker 1: recognizing the generosity of individuals who give to patients they
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Speaker 1: may never meet. Monday's drive brought that message into the
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Speaker 1: Springfield community, providing an opportunity for residents to honor Alston's
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Speaker 1: memory while contributing to the ongoing need for donated blood.
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Speaker 1: National Quilt Project unites Washington counties for America's 250th anniversary.
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Speaker 1: by Veronica Nally. A quilt representing Washington counties from across
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Speaker 1: the United States will be displayed at the Lincoln Legacy
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Speaker 1: Museum in Springfield beginning November 19th, bringing a nationwide collaboration
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Speaker 1: to Washington County as part of the America 250 commemoration.
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Speaker 1: The exhibit will open with a public reception from 4
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Speaker 1: to 8 p.m. November 19th and remain on display through
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Speaker 1: December 10th. The project, known as Washington Counties Unite, brought
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Speaker 1: together 29 of the 31 counties named Washington throughout the
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Speaker 1: United States. Each participating county contributed a quilt square representing
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Speaker 1: its community, with the individual pieces assembled into a single
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Speaker 1: quilt by a quilter in Arkansas. According to Laura Justice,
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Speaker 1: Director of Tourism for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce,
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Speaker 1: The project began when a representative from Arkansas contacted Washington
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Speaker 1: counties across the country with the idea of creating something
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Speaker 1: together in recognition of the nation's 250th birthday anniversary. With
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Speaker 1: each county sharing a connection to George Washington through its name,
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Speaker 1: participants thought a way to celebrate that common history while
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Speaker 1: highlighting the individual identities of their communities. The group ultimately
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Speaker 1: chose quilting as a way to bring those connections together.
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Speaker 1: Washington County's contribution was created by local quilter Rita Yates,
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Speaker 1: a member of the quilting group that meets through the
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Speaker 1: Washington County Extension Office. Justice said she approached the quilting
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Speaker 1: group about participating in the national project, and Yates volunteered
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Speaker 1: to create the county square. Local embroidery work was also
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Speaker 1: completed by BK Store, a Springfield shirt shop. The design
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Speaker 1: incorporates representations of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, reflecting the
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Speaker 1: county's historical connections to both presidents. It also includes identifying
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Speaker 1: details representing Washington County and its history. Although each county
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Speaker 1: was responsible for creating its own design, organizers established a
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Speaker 1: coordinated color scheme using specific shades of red and blue.
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Speaker 1: The guidelines allowed participating counties to maintain a consistent appearance
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Speaker 1: while leaving room for individual creativity. Some contributors incorporated additional
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Speaker 1: colors and imagery reflecting their communities. Justice said the coordinated
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Speaker 1: colors helped bring the individual designs together into a unified
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Speaker 1: piece while preserving the character of each participating county. The
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Speaker 1: completed quilt brings those individual designs together into one large
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Speaker 1: piece representing the participating counties. The Springfield exhibition will provide
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Speaker 1: residents an opportunity to see the entire quilt displayed rather
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Speaker 1: than relying on photographs of the finished project. Justice said
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Speaker 1: organizers plan to construct a display that will allow visitors
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Speaker 1: to view the quilt in its entirety, including each county's contributions.
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Speaker 1: While additional quilts may be incorporated into the exhibition, those
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Speaker 1: arrangements have not been finalized. The national quilt will remain
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Speaker 1: the centerpiece of the display. The opening reception will also
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Speaker 1: recognize the individuals and organizations that helped bring Washington County's
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Speaker 1: participation and the local exhibition together. Among those expected to
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Speaker 1: be recognized are Yates, BK Store, local government representatives, and
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Speaker 1: Springfield Main Street. Justice credited former Main Street director Jill
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Speaker 1: Reed with helping initiate Washington County's involvement in the project.
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Speaker 1: Although Justice later assumed a larger role in coordinating the effort,
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Speaker 1: she emphasized that the project was a community collaboration. The
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Speaker 1: reception is also expected to include refreshments and potentially entertainment,
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Speaker 1: with final arrangements still being made. Beyond showcasing the craftsmanship involved,
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Speaker 1: Justice said the exhibition is intended to highlight Washington County's
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Speaker 1: place in a larger national celebration. She emphasized that the
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Speaker 1: project reflects the community's commitment to preserving and sharing its history,
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Speaker 1: particularly its connections to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Justice
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Speaker 1: also hopes residents recognize that Washington County's historical significance extends
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Speaker 1: beyond its geographic boundaries, and that local communities can participate
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Speaker 1: in projects with national reach. For justice, the quilt represents
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Speaker 1: more than a collection of individual designs. It is an
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Speaker 1: example of communities coming together through a shared history while
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Speaker 1: celebrating the characteristics that make each county unique. The quilt
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Speaker 1: has been traveling to exhibition locations, with Springfield serving as
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Speaker 1: one of its scheduled stops. Following the conclusion of the
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Speaker 1: local exhibit December 10th, it will be shipped to its
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Speaker 1: next destination. The Washington County's Unite quilt will be displayed
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Speaker 1: at the Lincoln Legacy Museum, located in Springfield's historic 1816 Courthouse,
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Speaker 1: from November 19th through December 10th. An opening reception will
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Speaker 1: be held November 19th from 4 to 8 p.m. Regular
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Speaker 1: museum hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to
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Speaker 1: 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. One
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Speaker 1: obituary from the area, Nellie Adams-Wilson, 91, of Springfield, passed
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Speaker 1: away Monday, October 12, 2026, at Baptist Health in Louisville.
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Speaker 1: The funeral was on Thursday, October 15. Carrie and son
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Speaker 1: Funeral Home was in charge. Mackville Boosters Take a leisurely
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Speaker 1: drive through the countryside this week and enjoy the beautiful
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Speaker 1: colors of fall. After another delicious lunch, James Johnson entertained
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Speaker 1: the Boosters, singing and playing the banjo. Winners of Bunko
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Speaker 1: were Patricia Devine, Maria Wheeler, and Donna Sue Harmon. Added
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Speaker 1: to the prayer list was brother Hillary Claypool. Also sympathy
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Speaker 1: to Debbie Hicks and the loss of her husband, Ken.
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Speaker 1: Our thoughts and prayers are with all on this lengthy list.
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Speaker 1: Best wishes go to Jacob and Shelby Settles on their
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Speaker 1: married October 10th. May you have many happy and blessed
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Speaker 1: years together. Kentucky Living Magazine named Refton Holes the number
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Speaker 1: two destination in specialty lodging in Kentucky. This is located
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Speaker 1: in the Mackville area. It is owned and operated by
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Speaker 1: Salvador and Susan Fowler Samadios. It opened in October 2025.
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Speaker 1: We hope this brings visitors to this lovely area of Kentucky.
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Speaker 1: Fall Family Fun Night, Saturday, October 24th from 6 to
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Speaker 1: 8 p.m. in the Community Center Gym. There will be
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Speaker 1: a chili supper, treat trail, and raffles. Family-friendly costumes welcome.
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Speaker 1: It's fun for the entire family. Come and bring family
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Speaker 1: and friends. Enjoy visiting with the community. Proceeds go to
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Speaker 1: the Mackville Community Center. City of Mackville Trick or Treat
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Speaker 1: will be Friday, October 30th from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Speaker 1: What a wonderful and exciting weekend for the U of
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Speaker 1: K Wildcat football team's win over LSU. Go Cats! Senior
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Speaker 1: Menu For starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 22nd, scalloped turkey, broccoli, strawberries,
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Speaker 1: and a whole grain roll. Friday, October 23rd, ham, sweet potatoes,
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Speaker 1: green beans, cornbread, banana pudding. Monday, October 26th, stuffed pepper casserole,
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Speaker 1: mashed potatoes, corn peaches, whole grain roll. Tuesday, October 27th,
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Speaker 1: oven fried chicken, buttered potatoes, broccoli, pears, whole grain roll. Wednesday,
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Speaker 1: October 28th, roast pork, au gratin potatoes, carrot, mixed fruit,
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Speaker 1: and a whole grain roll. Turning to other news in
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Speaker 1: the area from this edition of the Springfield Sun, this
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Speaker 1: actually will be from the opinion piece, not the news.
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Speaker 1: Resting in My Father's Arms by David Woodcluck. I hold
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Speaker 1: my grandson, our eighth grandchild, in my arms. I search
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Speaker 1: for words to describe that feeling, holding someone who is
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Speaker 1: not your own, yet is. A child so fragile and
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Speaker 1: so strong, entering a world of fears and hopes, victories
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Speaker 1: and defeats, hurts and pleasures. And he is unaware of
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Speaker 1: it all. Quietly he rests in my arms, and for
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Speaker 1: a man who has spent much of his life studying
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Speaker 1: writers and writing, the words disappear in his rhythmic breath.
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Speaker 1: interrupted by his occasional high-pitched whir, so soft it almost
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Speaker 1: passes unnoticed. We arrived the same day our son, David Jr.,
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Speaker 1: and our daughter-in-law, Kayla, came home from the hospital. Davy,
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Speaker 1: or David III, had entered the world three days earlier.
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Speaker 1: It's interesting how a newborn changes everything. As prepared as
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Speaker 1: his mom and dad were, this is their fourth, a
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Speaker 1: baby doesn't wait for attention. He demands it. The long-awaited
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Speaker 1: child doesn't ask permission to take up time and space.
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Speaker 1: It's not as if the baby is unexpected, like some
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Speaker 1: curious object washed ashore. You know when a baby is coming,
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Speaker 1: or at least when it's close. But when mom and
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Speaker 1: dad carry him through the door, it's showtime. We wait
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Speaker 1: and wait, and then kaboom, everything must center on the newborn.
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Speaker 1: The people of God waited for longer than nine months
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Speaker 1: for the Messiah. They waited through exile and silence, through
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Speaker 1: prophets who pointed ahead and kings who disappointed. Generation after
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Speaker 1: generation whispered the promise to their children, who whispered it
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Speaker 1: to theirs. And when he finally came, he came the
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Speaker 1: way babies do, small, wrapped in cloth, with no announcement
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Speaker 1: beyond a few shepherds and an angel choir. Most of
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Speaker 1: the world was busy. The inn was full. Only a
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Speaker 1: few recognized him for who he was. Among them was
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Speaker 1: an old man named Simeon. who had been told that
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Speaker 1: he would not see death until he had seen the
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Speaker 1: Lord's Messiah. When Mary and Joseph carried the infant into
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Speaker 1: the temple, Simeon took the child in his arms, and
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Speaker 1: holding that baby, he said he could depart in peace,
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Speaker 1: for his eyes had seen salvation. Luke 2, 25-32 Simeon
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Speaker 1: didn't study the child from a distance. He held him.
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Speaker 1: Baby Davy reminded me of this this week. Like him,
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Speaker 1: Jesus demands our attention. only not in a needy way,
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Speaker 1: but in a way that rearranges the household. Nobody who
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Speaker 1: holds a newborn stays the same. It's the same when
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Speaker 1: Christ takes up residence in our lives. Schedules bend, priorities shift,
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Speaker 1: the loudest things in our lives suddenly seem smaller. Christ
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Speaker 1: comes to us much like a newborn, not as an
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Speaker 1: idea to debate, but as a presence to receive, one
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Speaker 1: that transforms us as we look to him. So I
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Speaker 1: sat there with Davey, asleep against my chest, his breath
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Speaker 1: warm and slight, and found myself humming. No words necessary,
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Speaker 1: just the assurance that in that moment, all is well.
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Speaker 1: I am at peace. Davey doesn't know yet what the
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Speaker 1: world holds, but I know who holds him and who
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Speaker 1: holds me. In that quiet room, with a baby in
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Speaker 1: my arms, I rested in a peace something like Simeon
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Speaker 1: must have felt. In that moment, no words are necessary.
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Speaker 1: Her eyes, like Davey, rest in my father's arms. Bardstown
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Speaker 1: Scarecrow Trail now open at the Stephen Foster Story Amphitheater.
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Speaker 1: The Bardstown Scarecrow Trail offers a free, family-friendly activity that
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Speaker 1: has transformed the driveway of the Stephen Foster Story Amphitheater
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Speaker 1: into a colorful showcase featuring more than 100 imaginative scarecrow
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Speaker 1: displays created by local businesses, organizations, schools, and artists. The
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Speaker 1: drive-thru experience is open daily until dusk through November 6th.
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Speaker 1: Visitors are invited to enjoy a unique display of community
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Speaker 1: creativity while celebrating the artistic talents of the Bardstown area.
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Speaker 1: Admission to the Bardstown Scarecrow Trail is free, thanks to
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Speaker 1: donations from many generous sponsors such as Common Spirit St.
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Speaker 1: Joseph Hospital, Bardstown Tourism, and Bardstown Rotary Club. with support
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Speaker 1: from Carrie Steins and Smith Brothers Distributing. The community is
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Speaker 1: also invited to a free family movie night on Saturday,
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Speaker 1: October the 24th. At 7.30 p.m., the movie Halloween Town
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Speaker 1: will be presented in partnership with Nelson County Fiscal Court
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Speaker 1: and Green Dot. Proceeds and donations from the event help
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Speaker 1: support the mission of the Stephen Foster Drama Association and
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Speaker 1: a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to producing professional live theater
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Speaker 1: and promoting the arts throughout Kentucky. Trail visitors are invited
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Speaker 1: to vote for their favorite Scarecrows through October 31st, with
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Speaker 1: winners announced in multiple categories. For more information, visit stephenfoster.com
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Speaker 1: forward slash scarecrow. Bashir First Lady Distribute 34,000 Pounds of
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Speaker 1: Food to Fight Hunger, donation made by The Church of
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Speaker 1: Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On October 12, Governor Andy
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Speaker 1: Bashir and First Lady Brittany Bashir joined The Church of
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Speaker 1: Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Frankfurt to help unload
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Speaker 1: a 34,000 pound food donation that will be distributed through
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Speaker 1: Feeding Kentucky, a non-profit that serves all 120 counties across
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Speaker 1: the Commonwealth. The delivery is part of a nationwide effort
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Speaker 1: by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to
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Speaker 1: send 250 truckloads of food. to 250 food banks across
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Speaker 1: the country to commemorate America 250. This donation could not
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Speaker 1: have come at a better time as more people across
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Speaker 1: our country and Commonwealth are facing hunger due to rising
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Speaker 1: costs and changes to the SNAP program, which supports our
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Speaker 1: most vulnerable neighbors, Desheer said. Checking on our neighbors and
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Speaker 1: helping fight hunger is the right thing to do, and
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Speaker 1: I want to thank the Church of Jesus Christ of
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Speaker 1: Latter-day Saints for this meaningful donation. I also want to
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Speaker 1: thank Feeding Kentucky for their continued work to fight hunger
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Speaker 1: and help families across our state. Hunger is hunger, and
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Speaker 1: it takes all of us working together like we are
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Speaker 1: today to rise above the challenges and help our fellow Kentuckians, Mrs.
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Speaker 1: Beshear said. As a mom, it's hard to imagine any
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Speaker 1: child going hungry, and parents shouldn't have to skip a
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Speaker 1: meal just to make their groceries last. This generous donation
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Speaker 1: and partnership will make a difference for families, seniors, and
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Speaker 1: more across our state, and I'm incredibly grateful. The 34,000-pound
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Speaker 1: donation included shelf-stable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, flour,
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Speaker 1: pancake mix, and dried milk. Most items are produced by
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Speaker 1: the church and funded through voluntary donations from its members.
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Speaker 1: What motivates this effort is a love of God and
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Speaker 1: love for our fellow man, said Stephen Baldane, regional leader
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Speaker 1: for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jesus
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Speaker 1: Christ taught us to love our neighbors, and one of
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Speaker 1: the simplest ways we can do that is to do
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Speaker 1: something about a need we see. We are grateful for
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Speaker 1: the opportunity to link arms with Exceeding Kentucky and Governor Beshear,
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Speaker 1: and others throughout our Commonwealth to serve our neighbors. We
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Speaker 1: hope this food will not only help meet a physical need,
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Speaker 1: but also remind families that they are cared for. Moving
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Speaker 1: on to some sports from the area, community reps to
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Speaker 1: meet John Harden, Valley, and scrimmages. Washington County is scheduled
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Speaker 1: to meet John Harden and Valley in scrimmages during the
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Speaker 1: girls' high school basketball preseason. The Commanderettes are scheduled to
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Speaker 1: host John Harden for their first scrimmage in the girls'
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Speaker 1: high school basketball preseason on Wednesday, November 18th. The Washington
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Speaker 1: County John Harden girls' basketball scrimmage is slated to start
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Speaker 1: at 5.30 p.m. Then, 10 days later, Washington County is
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Speaker 1: due back on the court for another preseason matchup. The
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Speaker 1: Commanderettes are scheduled to visit Valley for their second scrimmage
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Speaker 1: in the girls' high school basketball preseason in Louisville on Saturday,
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Speaker 1: November 28th. The Washington County Valley Girls Basketball Scrimmage is
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Speaker 1: slated to start at 11 a.m. Washington County is open
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Speaker 1: preseason practice. The Commanderettes are preparing to compete in the
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Speaker 1: 2026-27 Girls High School Basketball season. New head coach Michelle
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Speaker 1: Fries is poised to guide Washington County in this next season.
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Speaker 1: Washington County competes in the 19th District and the 5th Regents.
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Speaker 1: The Commanderettes finished 2-24 in the 2025-26 girls' high school
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Speaker 1: basketball season. WCHS Golf hosts Buck Horrigan Memorial Tournament. There
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Speaker 1: is a picture here, and the caption says, The Washington
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Speaker 1: County High School Golf Program hosted the Buck Horrigan Memorial
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Speaker 1: Tournament on Saturday, October 10th. A total of 21 teams
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Speaker 1: participated in the scramble, which benefits the Washington County High
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Speaker 1: School golf program. Four teams finished at 16 under par.
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Speaker 1: After a scorecard playoff, TWF Incorporated placed second, and Springfield Laundry,
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Speaker 1: a Wildman company, finished as the winner. WC Volleyball brings
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Speaker 1: home district champion titles. And there is a picture of
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Speaker 1: the teams. And the caption says, Washington County's JV Volleyball
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Speaker 1: Team won their matchup last week and became the 19th
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Speaker 1: district champion. Washington County Downs LaRue Prepares for Nelson by
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Speaker 1: Doug Thompson. The Washington County Volleyball Team concluded its 2026
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Speaker 1: regular season with a road victory against LaRue County on Thursday.
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Speaker 1: The Commander X won in four sets over the 13
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Speaker 1: and 15 Lady Hawks to pick up their seventh win
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Speaker 1: of the year. Washington County began its postseason last night
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Speaker 1: in the opening game of the 19th District Tournament in
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Speaker 1: Bethlehem last night. Washington County took advantage of Lady Hawk
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Speaker 1: miscues to win 25-15, 20-25, 25-20, and 25-20. LaRue County
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Speaker 1: committed 33 errors on the offensive side and managed a
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Speaker 1: meager negative. 107 hitting percentage. The Lady Hawks also misfired
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Speaker 1: on 10 serves, and the winners allowed only one LaRue
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Speaker 1: County ace. Earlier in the week, the Commanderettes were swept
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Speaker 1: by one of the region's best teams, Taylor County, 25-13, 25-15,
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Speaker 1: and 25-13. The veteran Lady Cardinal team used its savvy
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Speaker 1: offensive attack to score on its array of off-speed shots.
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Speaker 1: Taylor County senior Madeline Yates continued her torrid offensive season,
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Speaker 1: despite a lingering shoulder issue that does not allow a
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Speaker 1: full swing. The WKU commit delivered 12 kills on the night,
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Speaker 1: mostly in the form of aggressive pips. Washington County's serve
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Speaker 1: reception was a bright spot for the team, yielding only
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Speaker 1: one ace to a tough-serving Taylor County team. The Commanderettes'
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Speaker 1: other game of the week featured the team's best outing,
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Speaker 1: a near-upset of 18-8 Franklin County on Tuesday. Washington County
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Speaker 1: took the Lady Flyers to five sets in the home finale,
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Speaker 1: but succumbed to its own errors in the fifth set.
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Speaker 1: The Commanderettes took on Nelson County last night in the
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Speaker 1: opening round of the district tournament. Washington County soundly defeated
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Speaker 1: the Lady Cards in each of their two previous meetings.
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Speaker 1: The winner moved on to face top-seeded Bethlehem in the
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Speaker 1: semifinals tonight. The Washington County JV team prevailed in the
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Speaker 1: annual tournament for district foes this week. It marked the
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Speaker 1: second tournament triumph of the year for the young Commanderettes
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Speaker 1: and brought their season to a positive conclusion. Washington County
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Speaker 1: football destroys Shawnee 44-0 by Doug Thomas. The Washington County
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Speaker 1: Commanders notched their second straight win with a 44-0 shutout
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Speaker 1: of Louisville Shawnee on Friday night. The second consecutive blowout
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Speaker 1: lifted the Commanders to 3-5 on the season with a
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Speaker 1: pair of tough opponents upcoming in the final two weeks
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Speaker 1: of the regular season. The two teams entered Friday's district
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Speaker 1: matchup with identical 2-5 resumes, but the difference was noticeable
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Speaker 1: from the opening snap. The Washington County defense overwhelmed the visitors,
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Speaker 1: forcing six turnovers that often resulted in touchdowns. And continuing
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Speaker 1: on with this story, the commanders travel north to take
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Speaker 1: on the 6-2 Lexington Christian Academy team, That appears to
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Speaker 1: be even better than its record may indicate. LCA just
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Speaker 1: dominated a talented Danville team 54-14. Game time is 7.30
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Speaker 1: Friday at White Greer Maggard Stadium on Reynolds Road in Lexington.
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Speaker 1: This concludes excerpts from recent editions of The Springfield Sun.
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Speaker 1: Your reader has been Amy Jones-Timoney. On behalf of everyone
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Speaker 1: here at Radio Eye, thank you for listening. Keep on
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Speaker 1: listening and have a good day.