Dispatchers key to quick response
Donna Durbin, a 9-1-1 dispatcher at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, takes information on an emergency call Thursday. The dispatchers have four computer screens that help them track information such as where the call originates. (Virgil Shipley)
Self-defense class
The Future Nurses Club of Knox County had a self-defense class during its Tuesday evening meeting with demonstrations by Knox County Sheriff’s deputies Dan Selby and Ken Aurand. With instruction by Selby, Logan Fritz, left, breaks a hold from fellow student Kirby Brandenburg. (Virgil Shipley)
Licking, Knox counties sponsor Honor Flight
Columbia Elementary School’s fifth-grade class was honored in 2010 for its efforts to send World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., on a Honor Flight. Members of the Knox County 912 Project presented the class with certificates of appreciation in a ceremony. From left are Willie Pritchett, students Denasan Spalla, Odalys Fajardo and Monica McGough; and John and Diane Holley. Efforts are in progress to sponsor a flight again this year in memory of Pritchett. (News file photo)
Dallas Brass coming to MV
Dallas Brass will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Memorial Theater as part of the Community Concert Association of Knox County’s 2010-11 season. (Submitted photo)
