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10.1.26 · 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 Janice. We begin with the edition dated Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
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Speaker 1: As a reminder, Radio Eye is a reading service intended
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Speaker 1: for people who are blind or have other disabilities that
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Speaker 1: make it difficult to read printed material. Our first article
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Speaker 1: is Washington County's Willis Named Kentucky DPP of the Year. Springfield, Kentucky,
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Speaker 1: Washington County Schools Director of Pupil Personnel and Commander Academy
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Speaker 1: and Virtual School Principal Chad Willis has been named the
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Speaker 1: 2026 Kentucky Director of Pupil Personnel DPP of Year by
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Speaker 1: the Kentucky Directors of the Pupil Personnel. Willis received the
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Speaker 1: statewide honor during the Kentucky Director's of Pupil Personnel Fall
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Speaker 1: Institute in Lexington last week, honoring his years of service
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Speaker 1: to students and families and the Washington County community. Willis
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Speaker 1: is a graduate of Taylor County High School. He earned
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Speaker 1: his Bachelor of Arts in History Education from Berea College
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Speaker 1: in 1995. He received a Master's of Arts in Education
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Speaker 1: and Educational Leadership, Principal from Eastern Kentucky University in 2001,
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Speaker 1: and Rank 1 in Instructional Leadership and Director of Pupil
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Speaker 1: Personnel in 2004, also from EKU. He taught high school
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Speaker 1: social studies from 1996 to 2001 in Marion County Public
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Speaker 1: Schools before coming to Washington County. where he also taught
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Speaker 1: high school social studies and later served as athletic director
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Speaker 1: and assistant principal at Washington County High School. He became
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Speaker 1: DPP in 2008 and currently also serves as principal of
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Speaker 1: Commander Academy, Washington County Schools Alternative School. He is in
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Speaker 1: his 31st year as an educator. I've always enjoyed the
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Speaker 1: opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students
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Speaker 1: and families, said Willis. Education gives you the chance to
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Speaker 1: build relationships, help students overcome challenges, and celebrate their successes
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Speaker 1: along the way. What I've enjoyed most is knowing that
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Speaker 1: the work we can do can have a lasting impact
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Speaker 1: on a student's life, whether it's in the classroom as
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Speaker 1: a principal or in my role as DPP. I've been
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Speaker 1: fortunate enough to work alongside so many dedicated educators who
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Speaker 1: care deeply about helping students succeed. Receiving this award is
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Speaker 1: a tremendous honor, especially knowing that it comes from my
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Speaker 1: fellow DPPs across Kentucky. I'm very grateful for the recognition,
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Speaker 1: but I also know this is not something you do alone.
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Speaker 1: I've been fortunate throughout my career to work with some
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Speaker 1: great people, who have supported me and helped me grow.
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Speaker 1: I'm especially thankful for the opportunity to work alongside Dr.
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Speaker 1: Robin Cochran and Mrs. Amanda Manningly, the team here in
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Speaker 1: Washington County. Their leadership and support have allowed me to
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Speaker 1: continue growing in this role and doing what I enjoy most,
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Speaker 1: which is supporting students, families, and staff. I'm proud of
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Speaker 1: the work we're doing in Washington County, and I'm grateful
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Speaker 1: to be part of it. Chad has a genuine commitment
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Speaker 1: to doing what is best for students and that shows
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Speaker 1: in the way he approaches his work every day, said
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Speaker 1: Amanda M. Mattingly, Director of Special Education and Director of
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Speaker 1: Student and Staff Supports. He is someone who listens, builds relationships,
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Speaker 1: and looks for solutions when students or families face challenges.
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Speaker 1: I have really enjoyed working alongside Chad and seeing the
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Speaker 1: care he brings to supporting students and families across our district.
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Speaker 1: This recognition is very deserving and reflects the positive impact
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Speaker 1: he has on our schools and the people he serves.
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Speaker 1: Chad brings a genuine passion for helping students succeed and
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Speaker 1: a willingness to do whatever it takes to remove barriers
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Speaker 1: and connect students and families with the support they need,
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Speaker 1: said Superintendent Dr. Robin Cochran. He also builds strong relationships,
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Speaker 1: listens carefully to concerns of students and families, and works
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Speaker 1: collaboratively with staff and community partners to find meaningful solutions.
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Speaker 1: His compassion, consistency, and dedication make a lasting difference in
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Speaker 1: the lives of the students and the family he serves.
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Speaker 1: This recognition is a wonderful reflection of the care Chad
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Speaker 1: brings to his work. It also highlights the importance of
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Speaker 1: the relationships he has built and the meaningful difference he
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Speaker 1: makes throughout our district. We are fortunate to have his
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Speaker 1: leadership and service in Washington County Schools. I am proud
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Speaker 1: to work with him and grateful for all he does
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Speaker 1: to support our students, strengthen our families, and help our
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Speaker 1: district continue moving forward. It is an honor to celebrate
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Speaker 1: Chad Willis of Washington County Schools as 2026 Kentucky DPP
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Speaker 1: of the Year, said Chad Butler, president of KDPP. Having
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Speaker 1: had the privilege of working with Chad for the past
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Speaker 1: six years, I know firsthand the positive impact he makes
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Speaker 1: every day. This award is a well-deserved testament to his
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Speaker 1: dedication to students, families, and to the Washington County School District.
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Speaker 1: There are two pictures of golfers, and the headline is
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Speaker 1: Local Golfers Compete in Fourth Region Tournament. And there is
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Speaker 1: a female golfer. And underneath it, it says Allie Wilson
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Speaker 1: lines up a shot during the fourth region tournament played
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Speaker 1: last week in Lancaster. And then there is a picture
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Speaker 1: of a young man. And underneath his picture, it says
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Speaker 1: Washington County golfer Weston Wingfield looks over a shot during
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Speaker 1: the fourth region tournament played last week in Campbellsville. He
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Speaker 1: shot a 95 as Commanders finished 11th. For more sports
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Speaker 1: from this week, see page B1. Our next article is
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Speaker 1: Macville Harvest Festival Brings Together the Community by Jenna George.
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Speaker 1: Every year, the city of Macville gathers together to celebrate fall.
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Speaker 1: It arrives, and this year was no different as the
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Speaker 1: 2026 Macville Harvest Harvest Festival erupted within the community. This year,
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Speaker 1: the events began bright and early with coffee and donuts
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Speaker 1: allowing many to gather together for this celebration. Once the
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Speaker 1: vendor booths opened, it wasn't long for the rest of
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Speaker 1: the festivities to take place. Soon, the other festivities like
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Speaker 1: the Quilt Show, the Civil War Exhibit, Kitty Land, Bouncy Houses, blow-ups, museum,
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Speaker 1: and Americana rooms, and the farm and harvest open to
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Speaker 1: the public. Each one of these areas drew in their
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Speaker 1: own crowd and the ones who would enjoy them the most.
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Speaker 1: The community was also able to spend time playing games
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Speaker 1: with one another, such as rook, croquet, cornhole, horseshoes. There
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Speaker 1: was a marble swap meet and coins and haystack event.
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Speaker 1: As always, there was music, concessions, the car show, hay
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Speaker 1: bale toss, the pedal pull, all being squeezed in before
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Speaker 1: the parade. Though this year was cut a little short
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Speaker 1: due to the extreme heat, many were still able to
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Speaker 1: have a good time throughout their morning activities. With this
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Speaker 1: year's McFull Harvest Festival officially behind the community, this gives
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Speaker 1: the group the chance to look forward to next year
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Speaker 1: and begin putting festivities together, for 2027. And there are
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Speaker 1: three pictures. And one, you can see the vendors and
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Speaker 1: maybe music, not sure. Underneath, it says live music was
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Speaker 1: set up during the McEvil Harvest Festival. This year, the
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Speaker 1: music was on the front lawn and organized by Rebecca Reynolds.
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Speaker 1: The next one is a picture. And there is a
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Speaker 1: man riding one of those old And underneath it, it
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Speaker 1: says there are many modes of transportation seen this month
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Speaker 1: at the festival. Cars, trucks, tractors, bikes, and even a
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Speaker 1: penny farthing as seen in this photo. And our last
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Speaker 1: picture is of a man and a woman. And it
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Speaker 1: says Holly White and Nick Harmon helped line up the
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Speaker 1: floats for this year's Harvest Festival Parade, keeping the floats
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Speaker 1: organized before they made their debuts. Our next article is
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Speaker 1: Two Suspects Arrested in Washington County Drug Bust by Jenna George.
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Speaker 1: On September 17, 2026, K-9 Viper, along with his handler,
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Speaker 1: Deputy Noah Settles, completed a large drug bust within Washington
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Speaker 1: County around 8.41 p.m., resulting in methamphetamine being recovered. Both
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Speaker 1: Deputy Noah Settles and Deputy Ian Justice were in the
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Speaker 1: Botline Road and Manton Bridge area in attempting to serve
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Speaker 1: Joseph Scott Mattingly with a Garrard County warrant. This is
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Speaker 1: when the deputies learned that Mattingly and Tracy Criswell had
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Speaker 1: fled when they discovered the deputies were in the area.
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Speaker 1: Following their attempted run, Deputy Noah Settles deployed K-9 Viper
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Speaker 1: to assist with tracking down the suspects. Viper picked up
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Speaker 1: the trail and led the two deputies into a wooded
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Speaker 1: area near a steep embankment along the nearby creek. Soon,
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Speaker 1: Viper located both Mattingly and Criswell lying within the creek
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Speaker 1: bed in a thorn bush. The two subjects were then
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Speaker 1: taken into custody without any further incidents. While the arrest
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Speaker 1: was taking place, a black bag was located alongside the subjects,
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Speaker 1: and within it was a pill bottle containing suspected methamphetamine.
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Speaker 1: The bag also contained Criswell's belongings and suspected methamphetamine. Criswell
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Speaker 1: later admitted to the deputies she had used methamphetamine that morning.
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Speaker 1: Joseph Scott Mattingly, age 58, of Lexington, Kentucky, was charged
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Speaker 1: with the following from a Garrett County bench warrant. Trafficking
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Speaker 1: controlled substance, first possession of controlled substance, second offense methamphetamine.
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Speaker 1: drug paraphernalia by slash possess, operating on suspended or revoked
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Speaker 1: operator license, persistent felony offender, Washington County, charges are fleeing
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Speaker 1: or evading police, third degree. Tracy A. Criswell, age 40,
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Speaker 1: of Danville, Kentucky, was charged with the following, possession of
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Speaker 1: controlled substance, first degree, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, buy slash possess
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Speaker 1: fleeing or evading police. This arrest stems from K-9 Viper
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Speaker 1: and the Washington County Sheriff's Department Narcotics and Trafficking Team,
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Speaker 1: which was established in 2024 by Sheriff Jerry Pinkston. Pinkston
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Speaker 1: established this program to address the drug problem located within
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Speaker 1: Washington County while also focusing on deputy safety. Viper is
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Speaker 1: trained to detect, illegal narcotics, and is able to search vehicles, buildings,
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Speaker 1: or open areas for narcotics. He is then recertified each
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Speaker 1: year and has maintained multiple hours of training every month.
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Speaker 1: Viper is also able to locate concealed suspects, drugs as
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Speaker 1: long before deputies can, and armed individuals. His skills go
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Speaker 1: hand in hand with his sense of smell, which is
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Speaker 1: capable of tracking across miles of fields and rural terrain.
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Speaker 1: Sheriff Pinkston said he is proud to have K-9 Viper
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Speaker 1: on his team and wants to continue battling drug abuse
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Speaker 1: in Washington County. Along with that statement, he reassured that
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Speaker 1: the SEAT program is heading in a positive direction. And
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Speaker 1: there is a picture with a sheriff deputy truck behind it.
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Speaker 1: Behind this gentleman and Viper. And underneath it says Deputy
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Speaker 1: Noah Settles and Canine Viper with the Washington County Sheriff's
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Speaker 1: Department as shown. Next is the briefs. Dementia Caregiver Support Group.
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Speaker 1: A new Dementia Caregiver Support Group will be meeting on
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Speaker 1: the first Monday of each month from 1030 to 1130 a.m.
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Speaker 1: at the Washington County Extension Office. The support group is
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Speaker 1: designed to provide a safe, supportive environment to allow family members, friends, caregivers,
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Speaker 1: and other interested individuals to meet regularly for mutual support
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Speaker 1: to exchange coping skills with one another in matters of
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Speaker 1: relating to Alzheimer's disease slash dementia. Our support groups are
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Speaker 1: free and open to the public. WITS Workout These classes
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Speaker 1: focus on health and wellness of the brain and include
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Speaker 1: no physical activity. Everyone is invited to join. For a
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Speaker 1: full list of classes, please stop by the library or
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Speaker 1: the Extension Office and grab a flyer. Bee Club. The
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Speaker 1: Washington County Beekeepers Club meets the first Monday of each
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Speaker 1: month at the Extension Office. All are welcome to attend.
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Speaker 1: Knights of Columbus Bingo. It's played every Wednesday at 7 p.m.
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Speaker 1: Doors and concession open at 5 p.m. Features a progressive
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Speaker 1: jackpot starting at $ 500 and going up every week until 1.
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Speaker 1: Bingo tabs available on-site. This is charitable gaming and all
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Speaker 1: proceeds are donated back to charities. Call 859-336-9967 for additional information.
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Speaker 1: 4-H Sewing Club The Washington County 4-H Sewing Club has
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Speaker 1: a new name, Heritage Threads. The club meets each Thursday
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Speaker 1: at 4 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office. Outdoor
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Speaker 1: Discovery Club. New to Washington County is the 4-H Outdoor
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Speaker 1: Discovery Club. This club meets every Thursday at 5.30 p.m.
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Speaker 1: Members will learn to identify wildlife by skulls, cat, and pelts,
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Speaker 1: as well as to manage wildlife populations in an area
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Speaker 1: in preparation for the Kentucky 4-H Wildlife Challenge in May.
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Speaker 1: This club is for youth ages 9 through 13. Email melissa.schenk
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Speaker 1: at uky.edu or call 859-336-7741 for questions or to sign up.
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Speaker 1: Our next article, our next thing is Board of Elections.
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Speaker 1: The Washington County Board of Elections will hold its monthly
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Speaker 1: meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.
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Speaker 1: at the county clerk's office. Democratic Women's Club. The Democratic
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Speaker 1: Women's Club meets the third Saturday of every month at
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Speaker 1: the Washington County Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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Speaker 1: All are welcome. Quilting Club. The Washington County Quilting Club
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Speaker 1: meets the third Saturday of each month at the Washington
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Speaker 1: County Extension Office. All are welcome. Contact Martha Ann Hardin
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Speaker 1: for details. Springfield Tourism meetings are the fourth Monday of
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Speaker 1: each month at 5.30 p.m. at the Opera House. All
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Speaker 1: regular meetings are open to the public. Vans serving those
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Speaker 1: who serve. The Disabled American Veterans Transport Van leaves from
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Speaker 1: Lebanon McDonald's by 7.15 a.m. every Monday and Thursday, then
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Speaker 1: proceeds to the Springfield Hardee's in Bardstown Burger King. Riders
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Speaker 1: need to set up a medical appointment through the VA
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Speaker 1: and notify the DAV transport coordinator before they ride. Veterans
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Speaker 1: who wish to ride on the Lebanon Van Mondays or
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Speaker 1: Thursdays should call 502-780-3247. There is no charge for riding
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Speaker 1: the van. Field to Festival. The Washington County Extension Office
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Speaker 1: will host a Field to Festival event on Friday, October
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Speaker 1: 9th from noon to 2.30. There will be activities including
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Speaker 1: Pumpkin Chumpkin, Exploding Pumpkins, Inflatables, Family Games, Prizes, and lots
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Speaker 1: of Educational Opportunities. Please stop by and see all the
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Speaker 1: fantastic fall extension events. Everyone is welcome to this free event.
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Speaker 1: Country Ham Auction. The 4-H Country Ham Auction will once
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Speaker 1: again be held during the Farm to City Breakfast, which
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Speaker 1: kicks off the Sargam Festival on October 7th at 8 a.m.
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Speaker 1: Tickets will go on sale soon at the Washington County
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Speaker 1: Extension Office. Everyone is welcome to bid on the remarkable
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Speaker 1: 4-H hams that have been curing in the 4-H club's
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Speaker 1: very own ham house all summer. Fall floral arrangements. Dennis Morganson,
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Speaker 1: horticulture agent for the Washington County Extension Office, will host
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Speaker 1: a fall floral arrangement class on Friday, October 9th, beginning
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Speaker 1: at 1 p.m. There is a $ 5 charge and you
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Speaker 1: must RSVP by Monday, October 5th. by calling 859-336-7741. Forage
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Speaker 1: Testing Demonstration Representatives from the Kentucky State University Forage Testing
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Speaker 1: Crew will be at the Washington County Extension Office on Friday,
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Speaker 1: October 9th. They will be demonstrating how hay is sampled
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Speaker 1: and processed for forage testing. This is a free event
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Speaker 1: and open to the public beginning at noon. Extension Council
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Speaker 1: The Washington County Extension Council will be at noon on
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Speaker 1: October the 12th. Members of the board and council are
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Speaker 1: encouraged to attend. Card Making Workshop. The Washington County Extension
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Speaker 1: Office will once again host a card making workshop on
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Speaker 1: October 6th at 1 p.m. Please call the Extension Office
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Speaker 1: at 859-336-7741 to register for the class. There is a
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Speaker 1: $ 15 supply charge. Farm to City Breakfast. The Washington County
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Speaker 1: Fair Board and the Washington County Extension Office will host
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Speaker 1: the annual Farm to City Breakfast to kick off the
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Speaker 1: Sargum Festival at 8 a.m. on October 2nd. Boone Brothers
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Speaker 1: USA will be the guest speaker sharing information about the
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Speaker 1: Doe Depot to be parked at the Washington County Extension Office,
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Speaker 1: 245 Corporate Drive, Springfield. Tickets are $ 15 and can be
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Speaker 1: purchased at the Extension Office. Survivors of Suicide Support Group
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Speaker 1: Survivors of Suicide Support Group meets the first Thursday of
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Speaker 1: the month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Boyle
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Speaker 1: County Library. This group is for adults who have had
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Speaker 1: friends or family members die by suicide. The group serves
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Speaker 1: Boyle and surrounding counties. On November 13th, Lincoln Trail Area
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Speaker 1: Development District Well Care of Kentucky hosts PRARS Health and
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Speaker 1: the Washington County Extension Office will be hosting a Senior
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Speaker 1: Fall Festival. There will be multiple vendors set up, bingo,
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Speaker 1: door prizes, and more. The first 50 people in the
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Speaker 1: door will receive a free meal ticket for lunch, courtesy
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Speaker 1: of the Washington Cattlemen's Association. This event will start at
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Speaker 1: 11 a.m. and take place at Springfield Baptist Church, 305
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Speaker 1: Lincoln Park Road, Springfield. Everyone is welcome to attend this
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Speaker 1: free event. Fall Fencing School. On November 12, 2026, the
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Speaker 1: Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent for Washington County, Taylor Crosby,
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Speaker 1: Graves will be hosting and teaching a fencing class. Please
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Speaker 1: see the Washington County Extension Office Facebook page for more
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Speaker 1: information and or instructions for registering for the class. Wreath
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Speaker 1: Making Workshop. Dennis Morgan, son, horticulture agent for Washington County Extension,
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Speaker 1: will once again be hosting a wreath making workshop. The
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Speaker 1: 2026 workshop will be December the 10th from 10 a.m.
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Speaker 1: to 3 p.m. Participants are invited to drop by any
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Speaker 1: time that day. Each wreath comes with a bow and
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Speaker 1: costs $ 25. Please RSVP as space is limited by calling 859-336-7741.
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Speaker 1: Doe Depot has arrived at the Washington County Extension Office,
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Speaker 1: provided by Boone Brothers, U.S.A., The Doe Depot takes donations
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Speaker 1: of field-dressed deer and makes them into delicious summer sausage,
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Speaker 1: which is then distributed to food pantries and school in
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Speaker 1: the area. For more information, stop by and see the
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Speaker 1: depot at the Extension Office at 245 Corporate Drive or
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Speaker 1: give the Extension Office a call at 859-336-7741. Christian Community
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Speaker 1: Adult Luncheon will be held at noon on Tuesday, October 7th,
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Speaker 1: 2026 at the Springfield Baptist Church. Guest speaker will be
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Speaker 1: representative from the Red Cross Donor Recruitment Associate, and we
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Speaker 1: will provide the meat and the drinks. You bring a
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Speaker 1: side dish or dessert. Bring a friend and join us
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Speaker 1: in fellowship. 45-year class reunion on October 6th, 2026. The
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Speaker 1: Washington County High School class of 1981 will be holding
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Speaker 1: their class reunion at the Big Bull Steakhouse. The address
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Speaker 1: is 105 West Main Street in Springfield, being held from
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Speaker 1: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the patio area. And
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Speaker 1: all are invited to come out and celebrate with the
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Speaker 1: 1981 classmates. For further details, contact Tony Cottle at 502- 507-6373.
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Speaker 1: Washington County Medicare Seminar. The Nelson County Community Clinic will
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Speaker 1: hold a free educational seminar concerning Medicare on Monday, October
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Speaker 1: the 5th from 3 to 5 p.m. It is being
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Speaker 1: held at the Washington County Public Library at 333 West
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Speaker 1: Main Street in the boardroom. Becky Johnson with the clinic
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Speaker 1: will be the presenter. The clinic works closely with LTADD ship.
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Speaker 1: Becky will speak on the recent changes to Medicare. She
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Speaker 1: will discuss the importance of receiving accurate information from the
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Speaker 1: correct sources when enrolling in Medicare. Choosing the wrong Medicare
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Speaker 1: program or missing the seven-month window when becoming eligible for
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Speaker 1: Medicare at age 65 can have a catastrophic consequence on
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Speaker 1: the ability to obtain affordable, quality health care coverage. Open
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Speaker 1: enrollment and the importance of reviewing your Medicare Part D
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Speaker 1: or Advantage plan annually will also be discussed. All these
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Speaker 1: topics and more will be covered at this free seminar.
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Speaker 1: If you have any questions, contact the Nelson County Community
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Speaker 1: Clinic at 502-349-5990 to speak with one of our trained
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Speaker 1: counselors or leave a message and someone will return your call.
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Speaker 1: Red Cross Blood Drive, Monday, October the 12th. This month,
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Speaker 1: it is asked for you to give the gift of
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Speaker 1: life in memory of Austin McBride at the Springfield Baptist
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Speaker 1: Church on Monday, October 12th, 2026 from 12 p.m. to
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Speaker 1: 5 p.m. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.
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Speaker 1: One out of three will need blood in their lifetime.
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Speaker 1: Only one out of 33 will donate. please go to theredcrossblood.org
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Speaker 1: and search Springfield Baptist or call 1-800-773-2767 to schedule your appointment.
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Speaker 1: This month's donor will receive a $ 15 email gift card.
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Speaker 1: Walk-ins are welcome but may have to wait for opening.
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Speaker 1: National 4-H Week is coming up October the 10th, I
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Speaker 1: mean October the 4th through the 10th. Please join us
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Speaker 1: at the Washington County Extension Office for our Field to
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Speaker 1: Festival to learn more about the amazing things 4-H does
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Speaker 1: for our county. 4-H enrollment is now online. Please visit
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Speaker 1: https: / / 4- h. mgcafe. org. uky.edu forward slash 4-h-o-n-l-i-n-e for links
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Speaker 1: or details on how to enroll or re-enroll for the
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Speaker 1: new 4-H. Upcoming Mid-Kentucky Arts Performances, Take Me Home Country Roads,
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Speaker 1: the music of John Denver and Emmylou Harris on October
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Speaker 1: 16th through the 18th, 2026. Join them as Gary Vedito
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Speaker 1: and Renee Buckman sing the songs of John Denver and
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Speaker 1: Emily Lou Harris. The music alive in the hearts of all.
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Speaker 1: These two outstanding musicians join for an evening of memorable entertainment.
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Speaker 1: Rocky Mountain High, Wild Montana Skies, Blue Kentucky Girl, Fly Away,
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Speaker 1: and much more. October 16th in Bardstown at the United
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Speaker 1: Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 7.30 p.m. October 18th in Springfield
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Speaker 1: at St. Catherine Hall at 3 p.m. This concludes excerpts
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Speaker 1: from the recent editions of The Springfield Sun. Your reader
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Speaker 1: has been Janice. On behalf of everyone here at Radio Eye,
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Speaker 1: thank you for listening. Keep on listening, and I hope
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Speaker 1: you have a very good day.