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SKRECC Line Workers Continuing Education

South Kentucky RECC Line Workers recently took part in the recertification process for Hurt Man Rescue. They are required to be able to do this in a timely manner, because if they were on the job and had to get an injured employee off a pole, they need to be able to do so quickly…

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Track Teams Place 3rd at Somerset

  Photo submitted  McCreary Central Boys’ & Girls’ Track Team Results: Girls – Kalidora Bolin – 1st Place 200, 6th 100, Makenzi Cox, 2nd Long Jump, 2nd 200, 3rd 100, Sara Mills 2nd 800, 4th Long Jump, Savannah Roberts 7th 100, 7th 400, 7th 200. Boys – Calob Cox 1st 100, 1st 200, 2nd High…

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Update your résumé

The job market can be competitive, as new graduates flood the field each and every year. Many job seekers may benefit from revamping their résumés before beginning their search. It’s not uncommon for recruiters to receive thousands of résumés for each job opening they post, and the sheer volume of applicants can make it difficult…

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Vicky Albertson, RN, LDE Achieves Certified Diabetes Educator Status

The National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) announced that Vicky Albertson, RN, LDE, Diabetes Educator, Lake Cumberland District Health Department achieved Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE®) status by successfully completing the Certification Examination for Diabetes Educators. Candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements to be able to take the Examination. Achieving certification status demonstrates to people…

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Blue Heron Decoration Day

  The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is hosting the third annual Decoration Day at the Blue Heron Interpretive Center on Saturday, May 20, from 12 to 4:30 p.m. (ET).  This is an opportunity for park visitors and families that once lived and worked in the Stearns coal mining communities to join…

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The Diabetes Program at LCDHD has had an exciting Spring

The Department of Public Health recently completed a Diabetes Scorecard for each of the health departments throughout the Commonwealth.  The  Scorecard rated each diabetes program based on the diabetes-related activities completed in each community.  The Lake Cumberland District Health Department Diabetes Education Program received the highest score in the state & was recognized for  at…

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Recreation and Tourism Planning Workshop

The National Park Service will be hosting a Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) information session on Wednesday, May 10, at the McCreary County Library, starting at 5 p.m. (ET), at 6 Main Street, Whitley City, Kentucky.  The meeting is open to all interested persons. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the…

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PRIDE Offers Free Trainings for Water/Wastewater Operators

PRIDE is pleased to partner with the Kentucky Rural Water Association to present free training workshops for elected officials, drinking water professionals and wastewater professionals, thanks to a grant from USDA Rural Development. The workshops target the 42 counties served by PRIDE. The objective is to help attendees better perform their roles and enhance the…

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…And They’re Off! McCreary County Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday on Derby Day

Farmers and market vendors from McCreary County and the surrounding area are busy getting ready for this Saturday’s opening day of the McCreary County Farmers’ Market.  With this year’s opening of the Market coinciding with Derby Day and the running of the Kentucky Derby, Market organizers have filled opening day with Derby themed activities including…

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