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SPS Car Show Benefits RCH Auxiliary

Laker Country — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:23:42 +0000

The 2nd annual Stephens’ Pipe & Steel car show was held Saturday, August 14th at the former Houchens Market building on Lakeway Drive in Russell Springs. Proceeds from the event were given to the Russell County Hospital’s Auxiliary to help fund the many services the all-volunteer group provides at the local hospital. More than 75 classic vehicles were on public display throughout the day. Click here for SPS Car Show Photos

Little Miss and Mister Southern Kentucky Fair

Laker Country — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:25:59 +0000

Russell County is home to more royalty! Sunday evening, July 25th, Addison Brooke Fisher and Clay Owen Richardson were crowned “Little Miss and Mister Southern Kentucky Fair!” Addison is the daughter of Brian and Leann Fisher of Bowling Green and she is the granddaughter of Eldon and Deana McBeath of Russell Springs. Clay is the son of Shane and Larimee Richardson of Russell Springs and the grandson of Larry and Wanda Helm of Jamestown and Bruce and Bonnie Wade of Russell Springs. Addison and Clay now advance to compete in the Kentucky State Fair Pageant to be held Thursday, August 19^th in Louisville!

Russell Co. Library Annual Coloring Contest

Laker Country — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:40:01 +0000

The Russell County Public Library held its annual coloring contest in July. This event is sponsored by the Bank of Jamestown. The awards ceremony was held at the Bank of Jamestown Friday, July 23rd. Pictured with the winners are Patti Lamb, Bank of Jamestown AVP and Mrs. Fill, Children's Librarian. There were over 60 entries in this year's contest. 3-5 Year Olds - 1st Place Laykn Stearns, 2nd Place Tarryn Reynolds, 3rd Place Elisabeth Flatt 6-8 Year Olds - 1st Place Stormi Buckles, 2nd Place Christy Ruckel, 3rd Place Cole Pierce and Shaina Lowe, 9+ Year Olds - 1st Place Randa Ballenger, 2nd Place Lea Stephens, 3rd Place Halie Dudgeon(not pictured).

Local Students Excels through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s STEP Program

Laker Country — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:20:21 +0000

For the past two summers, Cody Stephens has worked at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery as a member of the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). The YCC is one of the most recognized summer work programs for students since its beginning in 1970. During the summer, a YCC student works with conservation and environmental specialists on federal lands to preserve the natural land. As a member of the YCC staff at the hatchery, he worked as a part of the fish production team. His time at Wolf Creek NFH led him to enroll at Eastern Kentucky University last fall, where he plans to graduate with a degree in Wildlife Management. This summer, Cody returned to Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, but he is serving in a different role. Cody is currently working in the Student Temporary Employment Program through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This program, commonly referred to as STEP, offers students the opportunity to work for the federal government while combining academic study with on-the-job experience. The program includes various positions within all branches/programs within the Fish and Wildlife Service.

While the employment opportunities through the STEP program do not have to be directly related to the student’s field of study, Cody has decided to further his knowledge and experience in fish and wildlife by continuing to work at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery.

A typical day at the hatchery for Cody involves feeding the rainbow, brown, and brook trout produced at Wolf Creek as well as cleaning the raceways and tanks, performing fish production duties such as grading, inventorying and splitting, loading trucks for distribution, assisting with fish health issues, and often performing maintenance to the hatchery facilities. Also, in accordance with the STEP program, Cody works one day a week in the Visitor/Environmental Education Center at the hatchery. While assisting in the Visitor/EE Center, Cody performs a myriad of duties, including meeting and greeting visitors, assisting with the maintenance and care of both small and large aquariums, attending workshops focused on environmental education, ensuring all indoor and outdoor facilities are clean, stocking brochures and much more.

The STEP program offers numerous benefits to its participants, such as networking and future job aid, possible credit hours, field study, and most importantly, experience. As Cody continues to pursue his degree and career in Wildlife Management, having the STEP program experience will be a great asset to his future.

Photo Credits: Alex Hoover, USFWS

Having Fun, Beautiful Scenes Winter Storm 2010

Laker Country — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:32:27 +0000

Winter Storm 2010 brought Russell County its first significant snowfall in many years, providing youngsters and the young at heart an opportunity to go sledding and have fun in lots of ways over the weekend. WJRS is asking you to submit your favorite photos to be shared with visitors to www.lakercountry.com Send your snapshots to photos@lakercountry.com

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Fall Scenes Across Russell County

Laker Country — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:51:58 +0000

Sunday, October 25, 2009 — One doesn’t have to travel to the mountains to experience the beauty of fall colors or unique settings. Just take a short drive to any part of Russell County and you are sure to enjoy your outing. If you would like to share your favorite fall pictures, please e-mail them to photos@lakercountry.com. Click here for photos.

Pictures From Russell County Relay For Life 2009

Laker Country — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:09:05 +0000

Click Here To View More Than 80 Pictures From Russell County Relay For Life Held Friday, July 10, 2009

Severe Weather Brewing; Pics of Storm Clouds Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Laker Country — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:54:39 +0000

Click Here To View Pictures of Severe Weather Clouds From Tuesday, June 16, 2009

RCH Auxiliary’s “Dancing With The Stars”

Laker Country — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:25:19 +0000

Saturday, April 18, 2009 — The 2nd annual “Dancing With The Stars” sponsored by the Russell County Hospital Auxiliary was held tonight at the Russell County High School. The event attracted a few hundred spectators at $5 each with all proceeds going to further the many services provided daily by the RCH Auxiliary. The RCH Auxiliary has been serving the local hospital since 1981 and currently has approximately 50 volunteer members. Tonight’s “Dancing With The Stars” competition featured three couples in the adult division, three couples in the new “Little Stars” division, as well as two special performances by students from Jamestown Elementary’s 4th and 6th grades. Participants included Greg Hammond & Kim Haydon (1st place); Nick & Jamie Shearer, and Tony Bloyd & Teresa Spaw. Little Stars participants included Blake Bolin & Sophie Shearer, Luke Popplewell & Elayna Popplewell, and Clay & Hannah Pippen. Click the link below to see photos from tonight’s event.Photos of 2nd Annual Dancing With The Stars

Jamestown Descendants Fund-Raiser

Laker Country — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:31:09 +0000

The Jamestown Descendants recently held a fund-raiser through a fish dinner and auction. Proceeds from the event will help cover expenses for food and entertainment during the annual “Jamestown Descendants” reunion held in early August of each year. Above, Roderick Steve Taylor, Jr. and Michael Pipkin take a brief break from their fish frying duties.