2019 Public Safety for print 8.7.19

Insider
The Center
2019 - Public Safety Edition
RDPC’s SCHOOL SAFETY
COURSES MAKE AN IMPACT
Positive feedback from communities
THE CENTER JOINS THE
SHEPHERDS WATCH REGISTRY
Explore how the program benefi ts our
community and how you can join

The Center Insider 2019 Public Safety
3RDPC SCHOOL SAFETY
COURSE MAKES AN IMPACT
Positive feedback from communities
6THE CENTER JOINS
SOMERSET’S SHEPHERDS
WATCH REGISTRY
Explore how the program benefi ts our
community and how you can join
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LANDSCAPES OF OUR
REGION PHOTO CONTEST
See the winners of our photo contest
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RDPC’s School Safety Courses Make an
Impact
RDPC Course Descriptions
Instructor for RDPC Courses Helps
Rescue San Clemente Island Goats in
Midwest Flood
The Center Joins Somerset’s Shepherds
Watch Registry
The Center is helping to expand the reach
of KentuckyWired with our Technology
Assistance Program (TAP)
Rogers Scholars Community Service
Projects
Landscapes of our Region Photo Contest
The Center is the Perfect Place for your
Corporate Event
National Domestic Preparedness
Consortium
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RDPC’s School Safety Courses
Make an Impact
The Center for Rural Development’s Rural Domestic
Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) and their academic
members, and instructors do an amazing job meeting the
needs of small, rural, and tribal communities across the
United States.
The Center is always eager to hear positive feedback
from communities where RDPC courses are having an
impact. In recent months, several participants who have
completed AWR 148: Crisis Management for School-
Based Incidents – Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First
Responders, and Local School Systems, have reached
out to let us know what an impact the course information
received will have on their communities. Michael Collins, a
participant from Newberry, SC, even took the time to send
a handwritten note to the course instructor to express his
compliments and gratitude.
“It was one of the best courses I’ve
attended in my 30-year public safety
career. These guys are Superb!
Thanks for a great experience.”
Michael Collins, Newberry SC, AWR 148
The safety and security of our schools is at the forefront
of everyone’s mind. In light of recent events, many states,
school districts, and individual schools are updating
their training procedures on how to prepare for a crisis.
It is crucial we ensure fi rst responders in rural and tribal
communities have the information needed to handle a
school-related crisis. In 2018, RDPC provided AWR 148
to over 1,300 participants across 20 states; saving states
just over $400,000 by providing this training at no cost to
the participants. RDPC aims to fi ll the training gap in small,
rural, and tribal communities where funding is limited.
“The information from the training
will be shared and used here at
our school. In fact, we already
have a plan to practice our
reunifi cation plan.”
Tammy Reardon, RN, Bethlehem
Elementary School
The New Hampshire Governor recently issued
a letter to School Administrators in New Hampshire
informing them of new recommendations from a task
force he convened to lead school safety efforts in
the state. Attendees of the AWR 148 course held in
Conway, NH in May of 2019, contacted RDPC staff to
let us know that this course is helping them achieve
those objectives. Tammy Reardon from Bethlehem
Elementary School in New Hampshire contacted
RDPC soon after attending the course to let us know
her school has already implemented some best
practices which were discussed during the course
delivery.
The AWR 148 course is in high demand. The
course educates rural law enforcement personnel
as well as school administrators and staff on
the elements that must be in place to effectively
collaborate on planning and preparing for, responding
to, and recovering from a school-based incident.
“Not only do the participants get the
opportunity to hear what the best
practices are for school safety through
the curriculum, they get the opportunity
to have discussions from maybe a
different school district or different
Emergency Services agency on what
they are doing in their community that
is increasing the safety of the children
in their schools.”
Scott Lowry, RDPC AWR 148 Instructor
RDPC also has an online version of this course to
meet the needs of those struggling to work training
into their busy schedule.
Visit www.ruraltraining.org to see all RDPC
courses and to request a delivery in your area.
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Led by The Center for Rural Development, the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC)
delivers relevant all-hazards training to rural and tribal emergency responders. The RDPC is a U.S.
Department of Homeland Security funded program and all training is offered tuition free.
Courses offered include:
AWR 147 Rail Car Incident Response
This course is designed to increase knowledge of safety
and hazardous conditions that may exist at the scene, and
will allow you to become familiar with safe practices adopted
by the railroad industry.
AWR 148 Crisis Management for School-Based
Incidents - Partnering Rural Law Enforcement, First
Responders, and Local School Systems
This course will educate rural law enforcement as well as
school administrators and staff to effectively respond to an
emergency involving a school building or system.
AWR 209 Working with the Media
This course provides rural fi rst responders with the skills
needed to communicate with the public through the media.
MGT 401 Planning and Intervention for Security
Threat Groups, Hate, and terrorist Groups in Rural
Jails and Prisons
Focuses on threat group recruitment and radicalization
in correctional facilities and examines methods for
strengthening information gathering and sharing. Utilizes
case studies and exercises to illustrate recruitment
mechanisms, defi ne roles of various agencies, and explore
practices, policies and conditions specifi c to rural facilities.
MGT 403 Access and Functional Needs
Preparedness Planning for Rural Communities
Educates participants on the planning efforts needed
to ensure the safety of those with functional needs,
particularly those housed in assisted-living facilities and
nursing homes during a crisis event. Exposes participants
to the benefi ts of developing comprehensive emergency
response plans for those most vulnerable during a crisis.
MGT 449 Community Based Response to All-
Hazards Threats in Tribal
Communities
The purpose of this course is to provide tribal nations with
the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively
detect, respond to, manage and mitigate all-hazard
threats using a whole community approach. This includes
a practical exercise designed specifi cally to meet the
needs of tribal communities.
Visit www.ruraltraining.org for a full
list of trainings or to request a delivery
in your community.
RDPC courses are offered both in mobile, instructor-led and web-based
versions.
All courses are provided at NO COST.
For more information or to request a course, contact
RDPC at info@ruraltraining.org
or call 877-855-RDPC(7372)
is a DHS/FEMA training provider
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RDPC Course Instructor
Assists in Rescuing San
Clemente Island Goats in
Midwest Flood
The Western Institute for Food Safety and Security
(WIFSS) is a University of California, Davis program of
the School of Veterinary Medicine and the College of
Agricultural and environmental Sciences. WIFSS is a
member of the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium
(RDPC). The training courses that they have developed,
and now deliver for RDPC are certifi ed by the Department
of Homeland Security (DHS) and align with the U.S.
National Preparedness Goal.
Tracey Stevens is an instructor for RDPC courses AWR
328 and MGT 448 through UC Davis.
The fi rst course, AWR 328: All-Hazards Preparedness for
Animals in Disasters was developed because of the need
for specifi c training on how to incorporate specifi c plans
for animals and food systems into a community’s disaster
response plans. For rural communities this is particularly
important because the food system exists in the rural
areas of our country and represents a signifi cant economic
and public health risk if they are impacted by either
unintentional, or intentional, disasters.
The second course MGT 448: All-Hazards Planning for
Animal, Agricultural, and Food Related Disasters, builds
upon the information that was presented in AWR 328. The
purpose of these courses is to bring together emergency
managers from rural communities and give them an
opportunity to start the planning process to develop animal,
agricultural, and food related disaster response plans that
will fi t into the emergency operation plan that already exists
in their communities.
Preparedness is the ultimate goal of any emergency
planning effort in all of our communities. It is our goal to
protect our most valuable resources, and that includes our
agricultural and food systems.
The all-hazards training courses sponsored by WIFSS
are led by experienced instructors familiar with the nuances
of rural community infrastructures. On board is Tracey
Stevens, a Nebraska rancher; Dr. Michael Payne, WIFSS
Dairy Outreach Coordinator, an extension veterinarian,
and volunteer fi refi ghter; and Mr. David Goldenberg, an
agroterrorism subject matter specialist.
During the Midwest fl oods in the spring of 2019, Stevens
was able to implement the trainings she has taught so
many times.
Preparedness is the ultimate goal
of any emergency planning effort
in all of our communities. It is our
goal to protect our most valuable
resources, and that includes our
agricultural and food systems.
Tracey Stevens offers feed to rescued San Clemente Island goat at Sabatka
Farms in Weston, NE, following devastating fl oods
Natural disasters are happening in locations never
thought of before. During times of trouble, rural
communities gather together to support each other. When
Stevens got the call from a friend that Willow Valley Farms
in Gretna was in trouble, she let him know she was ready
to assist in any capacity. The farm, home to San Clemente
Island Goats, was devastated from the fl ooding waters.
They were able to save all but one of their 230 goats.
However, 30 male goats were stranded in livestock trailers,
in need of safe harbor. Stevens contacted local community
members to determine temporary housing options for the
homeless goats.
Local farmers and community members rallied to donate
safety fencing, fresh water and food for receiving these
exhausted, stressed goats. The 30 goats have been placed
in safe keeping at several locations in Stevens’ hometown
of Weston, NE, and are being taken care of by a team that
includes Stevens, her husband, and neighbors.
In the emergency preparedness world, we talk about
planning using an all hazards approach. This simply means
communities should plan for any hazard that is probable
in that region, and could cause injury, property damage,
business disruption, environmental impact, or cause harm
to animal or human health. This requires taking a holistic
view of the community, surrounding regions, and all people
and animals in the vicinity. Likely hazards are identifi ed,
and then plans are put in place to mitigate the risk of harm
that could be caused by the potential hazards.
Stevens standard classroom opening remark now takes
on a deeply personal meaning, “Mother Nature never
sleeps.”
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The Center joins Somerset’s
Shepherds Watch registry
The Center for Rural Development has joined the
community wide safety program called Shepherds Watch.
The Somerset Police Department recently started the
crime prevention initiative that encourages community
members to register their security cameras.
Somerset Police Chief William Hunt fi rst heard of a similar
program in Owensboro and began to think about the
benefi ts of implementing a comparable program locally.
“We had a murder case here in Somerset, and when
we went through that case I saw how a program like
that might benefi t not only the community, but the police
department and the investigation as well,” said Chief
Hunt.
The Police Chief has worked with members of the Police
Department and other community members as well, to
launch the Shepherds Watch program. Linda Skaarup,
who serves as the Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber
of Commerce President, has taken the program as her
signature project. “I’ve always worked late nights at the
office and I’ve never had fear, until that murder occurred.
Then I became fearful. I didn’t want to work past dark. It
rocked our community. You couldn’t go anywhere there
wasn’t someone talking about it or fearful about it. We
weren’t used to that level of crime here. I hope we never
have anything like that happen again,” said Skaarup
as she explained her motivation for her support of the
program.
Shepherds Watch is a database that allows community
members to register their surveillance systems with the
Somerset Police Department. If a crime occurs in the
area, officers can look to the database to determine if
anyone in the vicinity has registered their camera system.
An officer will then contact those who have registered and
ask for access to the video footage.
“The biggest hurdle we have had to overcome is some
people are fearful if they join the program, we can look
through their cameras anytime we want, remotely. None
of that is true. The only thing they are doing by joining our
program is telling us they have cameras. For us to access
them, we still have to go to them. We will ask if we can
look at the cameras and if they say yes, they can tell us
to stop at any time. It’s a true cooperation between our
department and community. Typically, we go to them with
a thumb drive and download whatever they let us copy.
We do not have remote access,” explained Chief Hunt.
“We are one community and
we try to work together so
everybody benefits.”
- Somerset Police Chief William Hunt
Detective Matthew Gates, who serves as the hands-on
administrator of the program, loves to share information
about how community members can become involved.
“We’ve made it about as quick, painless, and easy as we
can. You can call in and speak to someone to be entered
into the system, or you can go to somersetpd.com and
click on the Shepherds Watch logo to join. If information
changes, you can provide updates online and participants
can opt out of the program at any time,” Gates explained.
“One of the big things for Shepherds Watch is learning
about residential cameras. I’m not dismissing businesses,
but we know most businesses have cameras to protect
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their business. This is for everyone- businesses, churches,
schools, and residents; but it is the residences that are
a little bit harder to fi nd. Also, the only cameras we want
to know about are the ones that show external views.
We are looking for cameras that will help other people
in your community. The community working together to
help protect one another is the most important part of the
program. This is everyone sharing information to help
protect everyone else,” said Detective Gates.
“When solving crimes, time is always your enemy. The
longer it goes on, usually the harder it gets to solve. If
we know where the cameras are when a crime occurs,
it makes it much quicker and seamless for our agency.
The footage helps us to create timelines and verify
possibilities. Something captured might seem insignifi cant
to the resident, but to me it might be a huge lead,” Gates
explained.
The Shepherds Watch program is county wide and Chief
Hunt values the positive working relationship with Pulaski
County Sheriff’s office. “We are one community and we try
to work together so everybody benefits,” said Hunt.
The program is already having positive impacts. “I don’t
think some people realize how important video is to our
investigations. We have helped solve a murder, and we’ve
helped solve a couple of robberies off of video. We also
had a business burglary a few months ago. Once we were
able to obtain the video, we had the suspect at the police
department in an hour and they confessed,” Chief Hunt
added.
Once a person registers for the Shepherds Watch
program, the information they have provided is logged into
a database. Detective Gates then visits each registered
location. The department provides those who sign up with
3-inch window decals, and yard signs to indicate their
participation. It is also a crime deterrent for criminals.
“We want to tell the would-be criminal that this place
participates in this program. They are associated with the
police and a video system, and they might think twice,”
added Gates.
“I want my children and my
grandchildren to know our
community with no fear.”
- Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of
Commerce President, Linda Skaarup
“The community working
together to help protect
one another is the most
important part of the
program. This is everyone
sharing information to help
protect everyone else.”
- Detective Matthew Gates
In her role as Chamber President, Skaarup shares some
of the other domino effects of the program. “When the
hospital brings in a potential doctor to interview for a
possible hire I sometimes help by giving a community tour
of our area. When I have a doctor in my vehicle and I tell
them that this is a safe community, I have to believe that
and I have to know that. I can’t try and help the hospital
recruit a doctor to the community if I can’t look them in the
eye and tell them that this is a great place to raise your
children,” Skaarup said. “I believe Shepherds Watch is
a great cause and I will do anything that I can to try and
help. I want my children and my grandchildren to live in
our community with no fear,” she added.
The Somerset Police Department encourages anyone
looking to register, or seeking more information about
Shepherds Watch to contact them. “We are truly asking
the community to help us help them,” said Chief Hunt.
Public Safety Edition 7

The Center is helping expand the reach of
KentuckyWired with our Technology Assistance
Program (TAP)
The Center for Rural Development is helping communities explore ways to become “fi ber ready” following
Governor Matt Bevin and U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers’ recent announcement that a major milestone
achievement has been reached for KentuckyWired, the Commonwealth’s high-speed fi ber optic network. The fi rst
portion of the network, known as Ring 1A, and a key backbone segment from Lexington to Somerset are now
complete, allowing for expansion of the network into Eastern Kentucky as the project moves into the next phase.
During the announcement Rogers explained the project’s origins. “The Center for Rural Development and
SOAR advocated for a transformational broadband system that would revitalize Eastern Kentucky. To be fair,
the expense to bring service into the depths of our mountains simply has not been feasible for most providers,
especially our small rural companies. But KentuckyWired eliminates that obstacle by developing this ready-made
network that providers can connect to and build from. Much like our utility co-ops, our infrastructure in Eastern
Kentucky would remain decades behind without innovative investments like this,” said Rogers.
Rogers also discussed how The Center will be involved in helping to expand the reach of KentuckyWired.
“The Center is playing a pivotal role in accessing Federal funding and providing training for your local leaders
and providers to extend the last mile of broadband from the main connectors in each county out to our individual
homes and businesses,” he said. “The Center for Rural Development in Somerset has technical assistance funding
available, and they will be hosting regional training sessions to help Eastern Kentucky leaders implement this last
mile,” he added.
The Center’s Technology Assistance Program (TAP) is available to help communities begin asset mapping,
perform feasibility studies, and conduct pre-engineering analysis of community fi ber projects or other activities that
will extend the reach of the KentuckyWired fi ber infrastructure. The initiative is funded by grant KY-18984-17 from
the Appalachian Regional Commission and is administered by The Center for Rural Development. The Center also
has additional information about local, state, and federal funds that support the initiative to bring broadband access
to rural areas.
“The Center is dedicated to making reliable high-speed, high-capacity internet available to as many people
as possible and is working to bridge the digital divide. The mission of The Center is to positively impact the
communities within 45 counties of Southern and Eastern Kentucky, through supporting the implementation of
KentuckyWired infrastructure,” said Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO of The Center.
Communities interested in broadband training opportunities are encouraged to contact The Center at
broadbandinfo@centertech.com or 606-677-6000.
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You can access the TAP guide and TAP application
online at:
https://centertech.com/2019/01/technologyassistance-program-tap/
Applicant Eligibility
Applications for assistance may be submitted to The Center for Rural Development by Kentucky County or City
Governments, Regional Industrial Development Authorities, Area Development Districts, Utility Commissions, Rural
Electric Cooperatives, Rural Telephone Cooperatives or Fiber Infrastructure Boards with IRS Non-Profi t status.
From the following:
ARC Distressed Counties:
ARC At-Risk Counties:
Adair, Bath, Bell, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clay, Clinton,
Cumberland, Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson,
Knott, Knox, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Magoffi n,
Martin, McCreary, Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike,
Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, Whitley and Wolfe.
Boyd, Garrard, Green, Laurel, Metcalfe, Monroe, Pulaski
and Rowan.
Public Safety Edition 9

Sixty-one 2018 Rogers Scholars graduates in 44 KY
counties complete community service projects that impact
17,500 people and raise nearly $130,000
The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars program instills in young people a commitment to serve and make their
communities, and region, a better place to live. Each Rogers Scholar is tasked with the responsibility to plan and complete a
community service project within one year after graduating from the program.
During the 2018 Class of Rogers Scholars, 61 high school students from 44 Kentucky counties completed community service
projects that impacted 17,500 people and raised nearly $130,000. Rogers Scholars graduates selected community service
projects that were “near and dear to their hearts” and made a difference in the lives of people of all ages—from elementary
students to senior adults.
Here are a few of their stories and community service projects that touched our hearts:
2018 Rogers Scholar
Madison Begley of Lee County
Lee County High School senior
Feeding Our Friends Food Drive
Madison Begley started a food pantry for students at Lee County Elementary School for her Rogers Scholars community service
project. Begley, a senior at Lee County High School, organized and stocked the food pantry with supplies donated by elementary
students in a food drive. During the “Feeding Our Friends” food drive, students donated non-perishable food items that required
little or no cooking. The homeroom with the most donated items received a reward: an ice cream sundae party.
“To know that I have had a small part in helping feed someone who is in need means the world to me,” Begley said. “I have been
fortunate enough to never have had to worry about being hungry and I have come to realize that everyone is not that fortunate.
No one, especially a child, should have to worry about having enough to eat. I feel blessed to have been able to help others.”
Begley’s community service project did not stop there. She made pre-packed food bags for teachers to give out to students at
the end of the school day if they felt the student needed to take food home. “Teachers are often busy and may not have the time
to put together food bags,” Begley said. “Having the bags ready made it easy for them to pass out food quickly to students when
they otherwise may not have had the time.”
Begley also fi lled boxes and bags of donated food and distributed to families in need through the Kentucky River Community
Care, a private nonprofi t community mental health center.
“Throughout this process, I had assistance from 2018 Rogers Explorer Morgan Hinkle,” she said. “Morgan helped collect, count,
and bag the food when I was not available, due to my extracurricular activities.”
Halfway through the school year, Begley realized the food pantry was running low on supplies. She applied for the Priscilla K.
Gray Learning Grant and received a $500 grant to help restock the pantry at Lee County Elementary School and started a similar
program for head start students and middle and high school students. “I have students that I know need food at home,” said
Vickie Hinkle, a teacher at Lee County Elementary School. “The food pantry at our school makes it easy to provide food to those
students. It has been a big help and I know the kids appreciate it.”
Through the school food drive and grant monies, Begley collected or purchased a total of 3,935 food items to stock the pantry
at Lee County Elementary School the entire school year and supply food for head start students and middle and high school
students. She plans to continue the community service project for the 2019-20 school year.
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2018 Rogers Scholars
Jon and Jenna Wood of Pulaski County
Southwestern High School seniors
Thin Blue Line Teddy Bears donation drive
Brother and sister Jon and Jenna Wood worked together to organize the “Thin Blue Line Teddy Bears” donation drive for their
Rogers Scholars community service project. The project provides police agencies with donated teddy bears and blankets for
children involved in traumatic situations.
“This project means so much to us because our dad has been in law enforcement all of our lives and even before that. I worked
alongside my twin on this project because it means so much to our family to be able to give back to the profession that has given
us so much,” said Jon Wood.
The Rogers Scholars graduates, both seniors at Southwestern High School, secured donations from local businesses and
community members and delivered them to various police agencies in their area. They collected stuffed animals and handcrocheted
afghans and fl eece throws for officers to carry in their cruisers to provide a source of comfort for children that are
scared or injured.
“We have often heard about and seen small children affected by traumatic incidents and thought this might be our way to give
them comfort. My brother, Jon, and I feel that helping someone out in their time of need is something that God intended for us to
do. We know this is a small contribution, but hopefully for some small child, it will change their day,” said Jenna Wood.
Their original goal was to collect 100 stuffed animals. They far exceeded that goal and collected approximately $850 worth of
donated items in the “Thin Blue Line Teddy Bear” donation drive. Jon and Jenna Wood’s father, Todd Wood, is a police offi cer
with the Jamestown Police Department and a retired Pulaski County sheriff. They credit their father for inspiring their community
service project because he often told them, “It only takes one act of random kindness to make the world a better place.”
2018 Rogers Scholar
Abigail “Abby” Wagers of Clay County
Clay County High School senior
Learning to Love Literacy Project
As a young child, Abigail “Abby” Wagers remembers her mother reading her a bedtime story. Wagers’ love for reading grew out
of the time spent with her mother and a good book. Now a senior at Clay County High School, Wagers said it makes her sad to
think that some children are missing out on the incredible benefi ts of reading.
Wagers started Learning to Love Literacy for her Rogers Scholars community service project to share her joy of reading with
school-age students. Throughout the 2018-19 school year, Wagers recorded videos of her reading popular children’s books and
shared the videos with students at Big Creek Elementary School. A new video was played each week during library time. The
reading project became an instant hit with the students.
“This project drew me closer to my community and gave me a mentor position with younger children,” Wagers said. “I loved being
an example and getting to know these children by sharing my love for literature with them.”
In addition to the video recordings, Wagers took time each month to personally visit the school and read aloud to the fourth-grade
students in the after-school program. Wagers coordinated her book selections through the Clay County Public Library and worked
with school officials to schedule the videos and after-school visits.
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Landscapes of our Region
The Center for Rural Development is proud to
announce the winners of our “Landscapes of our
Region” photo contest, that celebrates the natural
beauty of Southern and Eastern Kentucky.
Photo Contest
First Place (Left)
First place photo taken by Lisa Sorrell from
Paintsville, KY. The photo caption Rock cliff taken
at Paintsville Lake, Staffordsville, KY.
Second Place (Bottom Left)
Second place photo taken by Lana Williams from
Whitley City, KY. The photo caption Day bow taken
at Cumberland Falls, Corbin KY.
Third Place (Right)
Third place photo taken by Peggy Yaeger from
Corbin, KY. The photo caption Sentinels at Sunset
taken at Laurel County, Daniel Boone Forest.
Honorable Mention (Bottom Right)
AnnaBeth Dry from Pineville, KY The photo
caption Fog Freeze and taken at Pine Mountain
State Resort park in Pineville, KY
Thank you so much for participating in our photo
contest!
Public Safety Edition 13

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The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) recently hosted
their three-day Collaboration Conference at The Center. Participants at the
conference were the professionals responsible for billions of dollars of new
investment, thousands of created jobs, and hundreds of stronger Kentucky
communities. The event was a powerful convergence, with Governor Matt Bevin,
the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, elected offi cials, scholars,
business leaders, innovators, globally active consultants, and economic
developers. They met to discuss Kentucky’s economy and strategize on the
acceleration of the Commonwealth’s economic development.
The Kentucky Society of Association Executives (KSAE) held their three-day Annual Convention
at The Center. KSAE is the professional organization for the executive staff of not-for-profit
organizations and the associates that supply them with goods and services. The convention
included several sessions including The Center’s “A Mouse & A Coffee House” session
which explored the relationships between tourism, economic development, conventions,
and experience marketing. The event also included a “Cruising for Murder” murder mystery
teambuilding event, a team “Build-A-Boat” project, and the KSAE annual awards.
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The Courtyard by Marriott in Somerset
is located adjacent to The Center for Rural Development!
» Beautiful Courtyard with Fire Pit
» Bistro Restaurant open daily
serving cocktails & Starbucks
» 104 rooms with microwave/
refrigerator in all rooms
» Wireless/wired access points
» Indoor heated saltwater pool
» Fitness Room
For more information or room reservations, call 606-679-0090
or the toll-free number at 800-321-2211, visit courtyard.marriott.com
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The Center for Rural Development and the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) recently
hosted the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium (NDPC) quarterly meeting in Louisville.
The NDPC is a national Homeland Security preparedness training consortium for fi rst responders throughout the country. The
organization meets quarterly in order to re-group and discuss training needs as they constantly change. “The NDPC meetings
allow us as training providers to discuss and listen to issues that are going on throughout the country with today’s fi rst responders,”
Lonnie Lawson, President and CEO of The Center for Rural Development said. “We are able to hear issues from various training
providers, as well as state, federal and local representatives.” On this trip, the group was able to learn how Churchill Downs
prepares and protects all of the racetrack patrons leading up to and during the Kentucky Derby.
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Who is eligible to apply
If you are an unemployed or underemployed
individual, live in one of the following coalimpacted
counties, and are looking for training,
can help.
If approved, The Center for Rural Development will
fund up to 80 percent of the participant’s training cost in
partnership with ARC.
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The Center for Rural Development’s
Marketing One-Stop-Shop
and advertising services
Services Include:
Brand Identity
Creation
Graphic Design
Social Media
Management
Our marketing services are just one of the many ways we hope to
stimulate innovative and sustainable economic development solutions and
a better way of life for the citizens we serve.
Web Design
Marketing Strategy
Consulting
Event Marketing and
Management
Audio/Radio/Video
Production
Network Operations
Center
For more information
or a pre-service
consultation,
contact Laura Glover at
606-677-6001 or