OCC 2025: Volunteers helping out in Atlanta
2025-12-08 - Atlanta, GA - Photo from Mark Fudge
A group of volunteers from Adair County recently traveled to the Samaritans purse Operation Christmas Child processing center in Atlanta, GA. The group is made up primarily of individuals from the Columbia Baptist Church, but also has volunteers from other churches in the area as well.
Pictured from left are OCC Ky Director Clint Fields, Mark Fudge, Denise Fudge, Tricia Malpica, Eric Malpica, Justin Burris, Pam Burris, Gail Watkins, Linda Watkins, Evan LaBarge, Aaron LaBarge, Patsy Wilson, Kerry Radford, Terrie Radford, Jackie Phelps, and Kathy Phelps. Comments | Permalink
2025-12-08 - Atlanta, GA - Photo from Mark Fudge
A group of volunteers from Adair County recently traveled to the Samaritans purse Operation Christmas Child processing center in Atlanta, GA. The group is made up primarily of individuals from the Columbia Baptist Church, but also has volunteers from other churches in the area as well.
Pictured from left are OCC Ky Director Clint Fields, Mark Fudge, Denise Fudge, Tricia Malpica, Eric Malpica, Justin Burris, Pam Burris, Gail Watkins, Linda Watkins, Evan LaBarge, Aaron LaBarge, Patsy Wilson, Kerry Radford, Terrie Radford, Jackie Phelps, and Kathy Phelps. Comments | Permalink
Donald Hare is 2025 Firefighter of the Year
2025-12-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo from CACVFD
News shared by the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, "We would like to congratulate Donald Hare for being selected as this year’s firefighter of the year! Donald has been a member of this fire department for 25 years. He has been very dedicated to helping others throughout his career serving in many different roles in the fire department as he is currently serving as Board President. Thank you Donald for your dedication to your community & this fire department! Pictured from left are: Columbia Fire Chief Tyler Solum, Firefighter Donald Hare, Adair County Fire Chief Dennis Loy." Comments | Permalink
2025-12-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo from CACVFD
News shared by the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, "We would like to congratulate Donald Hare for being selected as this year’s firefighter of the year! Donald has been a member of this fire department for 25 years. He has been very dedicated to helping others throughout his career serving in many different roles in the fire department as he is currently serving as Board President. Thank you Donald for your dedication to your community & this fire department! Pictured from left are: Columbia Fire Chief Tyler Solum, Firefighter Donald Hare, Adair County Fire Chief Dennis Loy." Comments | Permalink
Holly Blaydes presents educational research
2025-12-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Lindsey Wilson University student Holly Blaydes '26 of Edmonton, Kentucky, stands behind "Early Exploration," her research project for fourth grade social studies students. Blaydes presented her research in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center during Lindsey Wilson's 2025 fall semester Academic Celebration Week. Comments | Permalink
2025-12-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Lindsey Wilson University student Holly Blaydes '26 of Edmonton, Kentucky, stands behind "Early Exploration," her research project for fourth grade social studies students. Blaydes presented her research in the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center during Lindsey Wilson's 2025 fall semester Academic Celebration Week. Comments | Permalink
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