Lindsey Wilson College Communication Instructor Benson Sexton greets his 8:30 a.m. “Public Speaking” class Wednesday morning in the J.L. Turner Leadership Center. Undergraduate classes on the LWC A.P. White Campus began Wednesday morning, which is traditionally the official start of the liberal arts college’s new school year. Sexton -- who is an LWC alumnus -- is teaching the course in the same classroom where he took “Public Speaking” as an LWC freshman, almost 15 years ago.
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Columbia Police department officers recently completed a training on the MILO training simulator ( multiple interactive learning objectives) . The training equipment is provided by the Kentucky League of Cities to help enhance the training of officers who work under KLC representation.
Columbia Police has participated in the program for many years and Chief Cross has worked to secure Columbia as a host site for the training. We have had officers from Liberty, Russell, Jamestown, Burkesville, Albany and Greensburg in the past travel to Columbia for the training. The training is very beneficial and reverses the direction and puts the learning on the officer. He or she has to cognitively observe interpret and come up with a solution to respond to the event. Upon completion of each scenario there is briefing with the instructor for the officer to justify under KY law their actions of whether force was necessary and if so to what extent. The scenario's range from active shooters, traffic stops, domestic violence, patrol, warrant service , and dealing with diminished capacity people. " I feel this is a great asset to training as the departments instructor I have the opportunity to challenge the officers. The MILO system has unreal capabilities. I can change the reactions of the simulation based off the officers communication skills. If the officer is communicating well with the simulator I can choose to de escalate the scenario or I can escalate it. The main focus of this training is decision making and communication " Josh Brockman Our department is required to complete three firearms trainings per year for our officers to remain firearms certified. They allow the MILO system to account as one of those. In addition to this our officers do a daytime and nighttime qualification at the Adair County Sportsman Club. In Picture is CPD Sgt. Gary Roy completing a domestic violence scenario. The Adair County Fiscal Court and the Adair County Emergency Management Agency have recently updated the account with Emergency Communications Network, providers of the CodeRED high-speed notification solution, to provide the CodeRED Weather Warning service for the community.
CodeRED Weather Warning is an opt-in only weather warning product that taps into the National Weather Service’s Storm Based Warnings. CodeRED Weather Warning automatically alerts affected citizens in the path of severe weather just moments after a warning has been issued. Calls are delivered so quickly they often arrive prior to any other public notifications, usually before television or weather radio broadcasts are aired, which will provide Adair County Residents extra time to prepare. Based on the National Weather Service’s polygon methodology, only citizens in the path of projected weather are contacted. When residents enroll to receive CodeRED Weather Warning notifications, they can select the type of alerts they would like to receive, that include severe thunderstorm warnings, tornado warnings and flash flood warnings The CodeRED system provides Adair County officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire county. To receive warning messages you must update your enrollment, simply log onto the Adair County website,http://www.myadaircounty.com/, and follow the link to the "CodeRED Community Notification Enrollment" page. If you are unable to obtain assistance from a family member or are without internet access you may call the Adair County 911 Center (270) 384-4760, Monday through Friday, (8AM-4PM) to supply their information over the phone. On Saturday, August 15, 2015, at approximately 1:49 a.m. Deputy Evan Burton arrested two men on drug related charges during a traffic stop in the parking lot of the Jamestown Manor Apartments.
Tony Scales, 39, and Wayne Murrell, 35, of Russell Springs, Ky. are each charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree—Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance (30 pills), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Both men were processed and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. A Russell Co. man has been charged with Burglary in connection with break-in of a church that occurred last month.
On Sunday, August 16, 2015, Deputy David Cain arrested 20-year-old Todd Lynch of Russell Springs, Ky. on a warrant charging Lynch with Burglary 2nd Degree. The charge is in connection with a break-in at the Beckham Ridge Separate Baptist Church the weekend of July 10-12 during which several components of the church’s sound system were stolen. All items stolen from the church were recovered the morning of July 16th. Lynch was taken into custody around 10:30 a.m. Sunday and lodged in the Russell County Detention Center. Incoming freshmen took the first steps in their higher education career at Campbellsville University on July24-25, during CU’s new student orientation, LINC.
This two-day orientation helps incoming students prepare for the transition from high school to college. In total, Campbellsville University has welcomed 472 incoming freshmen throughout LINC so far this summer. Tammy McWhorter, LINC coordinator, helps incoming students realize they are not alone in this exciting time. “I think it helps to calm nerves, solidify decisions and comforts parents. It really is a win-win for everyone,” she said. LINC is an acronym that stands for learning in a new environment, investing in your future, navigating life changes and connecting to Campbellsville University. “I chose Campbellsville because of the Christian campus and how absolutely beautiful it is here,” Cheyenne Day, incoming student from Somerset, Ky., said. During LINC, students had the opportunity to set up many aspects that they will use over the course of their time at Campbellsville University. From meeting with academic advisors to receiving their university identification cards, students were able to get ahead of the game in preparation for their first semester at Campbellsville. “I decided to come to Campbellsville because I really felt that God has laid on my heart to do something with counseling,” Jeremy Taylor of Boyle County, Ky., said. Students also had a chance to become more familiar with Campbellsville University’s campus as well as scheduling classes for the fall semester and meeting with the Office of Business Services. “I chose Campbellsville University because of the good Christian environment and the academic opportunities,” Brittany Frye, incoming student from Somerset, Ky., said. On top of getting the essentials in order, students met other incoming freshmen as well as CU faculty, staff and coaches with whom they will spend time with upon arrival for the fall semester. “I came to Campbellsville because of the community. It’s very quiet, and I can focus here,” Kaya Taylor of Radcliff, Ky., said. LINC also allows upperclassmen a chance to give back to the institution and make an impact on incoming students while sharing similar experiences as they did during their orientation. “The student LINC team is a group of some of our best and brightest, and it is always a pleasure to see them step up and minister to the LINC students and also each other,” McWhorter said. The student LINC team shows incoming freshmen first hand what it means to be Christian servant leaders, which Campbellsville University strives to produce. Bethany Lester, student LINC worker, enjoyed the chance to invest in the future of new CU students. “It was awesome to be a part of an event that so many students remember throughout their college experience. I know I definitely have made some memories to last a lifetime,” she said. It’s not too late to enroll for the fall semester at Campbellsville University. A make up LINC is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 24 for those interested in enrolling or those who missed the previous LINCs this summer. For more information on LINC, contact Tammy McWhorter at (270) 789-5415 or visit campbellsville.edu/linc. Campbellsville University is a widely acclaimed Kentucky-based Christian university with more than 3,500 studentsoffering 63 undergraduate options, 17 master’s degrees, five postgraduate areas and eight pre-professional programs. The website for complete information is campbellsville.edu. Jordan Antle University Communications Campbellsville University UPO 787, 1 University Drive Campbellsville, Ky. 42718 270 789-5213 Today the Adair County Schools were honored to host the August broadcast of Kentucky’s K-12 Education Technology Webcast at Adair County Primary Center. Department of Education staff from the Office of Knowledge, Information, and Data Services (KIDS) included: David Couch, Associate Commissioner of Education Technology, Dede Conner, Division of Enterprise Data Director, Phil Coleman, Division of Operations and Services Director, Mike Leadingham, Division of Engineering and Management Director, Chuck Austin, Office of Knowledge, Information and Data Services, Robert Hackworth, Division of Engineering and Management, Howard Keeter, Division of Engineering and Management, Andrew Liaupsin, Division of Operations and Services, Cameraman, and Laura Raganas, IT Academy Program Manager, Judy Evans, Region 6 KET Engineer while Alan Reed, Superintendent, Carla Perkins, Technology Coordinator, and Floyd Burton, Board of Education, Chairman, represented Adair County Schools at the table. Commissioner, David Couch, presided over the informational webcast which is seen by 173 school districts across the state and discussed all the great things going on in the Adair County Schools. He talked with Superintendent Reed, Carla Perkins, and Floyd Burton about different things the KIDS staff were impressed with our district including all the innovative projects we have going on. While he was talking, my pride of being a staff member of Adair County Schools filled my heart. Then the informational part of the webcast began which was interesting to hear. I learned a lot about new guide lines for technology within the state as well as advancements at the state level. I will just say this - it is exciting to be a part of such a great state and its education system. Probably my biggest surprise of the day is when Commissioner Couch discussed that Kentucky’s Educational System is currently ranked 5thin the Nation. I think we are a great state system but had no idea, we were ranked that high. When Adair County Schools Technology Coordinator, Carla Perkins spoke about today’s experience she stated: “Today was a great day. I was proud to showcase Adair County Primary Center and some of the great things that are happening in our district with regard to technology. We have so many great things happening in our school district. It was nice to showcase some of these things to the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Knowledge, Information, and Data Services (KIDS) staff and 173 other school districts in Kentucky via the webcast.” While Superintendent Reed put the day in perspective when he stated: “You don’t have to be a big district to be a great one!” And I concur one thousand percent! Shamarie Harper Claiborne Adair County Board of Education Media Promotions / Technology Resource Teacher / District Migrant Recruiter 270-250-3809 Today the Adair County Schools were honored to host the August broadcast of Kentucky’s K-12 Education Technology Webcast at Adair County Primary Center. Department of Education staff from the Office of Knowledge, Information, and Data Services (KIDS) included: David Couch, Associate Commissioner of Education Technology, Dede Conner, Division of Enterprise Data Director, Phil Coleman, Division of Operations and Services Director, Mike Leadingham, Division of Engineering and Management Director, Chuck Austin, Office of Knowledge, Information and Data Services, Robert Hackworth, Division of Engineering and Management, Howard Keeter, Division of Engineering and Management, Andrew Liaupsin, Division of Operations and Services, Cameraman, and Laura Raganas, IT Academy Program Manager while Alan Reed, Superintendent, Carla Perkins, Technology Coordinator, and Floyd Burton, Board of Education, Chairman, represented Adair County Schools at the table. Tpr. Jason Warinner is investigating a collision that occurred Monday, August 17th at approximately 1:04 PM CST, 1 mile south of Albany on US 127. 39-year-old Shawn Matthew Cook, of Jamestown, was operating a north bound 1993 Nissan pickup and was attempting to pass a northbound vehicle in front of him, pulling into the path of a south bound 2014 Freightliner dump truck and colliding head-on. The dump truck was operated by 37-year-old Nathan Kidder, of Jamestown, TN. The 1993 Nissan motor became dislodged and fell into the north bound lane and was struck by a north bound 2002 Chevrolet pickup operated by 46-year-old Darrell Slaven of Whitley City, KY. Cook was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday at the State Medical Examiner's office. Tpr. Warinner was assisted at the scene by additional Troopers from Post 15, KSP CVE Region 2, Clinton County Sheriff's Department, Fire, EMS, Coroner's office and the Kentucky Dept. of Transportation. A road race held earlier this year in Edmonton, Ky., helped raise $4,000 for an endowed scholarship that memorializes the life of a Lindsey Wilson College student. The third-annual Caleb Capps Baseball Memorial Scholarship 5K Run was held May 9. It attracted more than 100 area residents and raised $4,000 for the scholarship.
Capps was an LWC freshman on a baseball scholarship when he died of injuries suffered in a September 2012 vehicle accident in rural Adair County. His parents, Danny and Margie Capps, initiated the scholarship to honor their son’s memory. The scholarship is presented annually to an LWC baseball player from Adair, Barren, Cumberland, Green, Hart, Metcalfe, Monroe or Russell counties. A couple hundred members of the Lindsey Wilson College Class of 2016 met Tuesday night to launch the senior class gift, which they hope will ring in a new era at the liberal arts college.
LWC Director of Alumni Relations Randy Burns announced that the senior class offices would work with members of the LWC Class of 1966 to build bell tower on campus. The tower -- which will be about 40 feet tall -- will house the Blue Raider Victory Bell, Burns said. For more than 50 years, the bell was housed in a cupola that sat atop the L.R. McDonald Administration Building. College officials assumed the bell had been lost when the cupola was removed, until it was discovered a few years ago in a residence hall basement. Burns said the goal is for the two classes to raise $12,000 for the project. Once the bell is reinstalled on campus, it will be used to celebrate athletic victories and other LWC milestones, he said. LWC seniors also heard from Director of Career Services Ashley Miller, who gave the students tips about applying to graduate and professional schools as well as how to prepare for the job market before they graduate in either December or May. |
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