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On Monday morning we had guests Kelly Forbes, Ken Griffey Jr., Clark Legate, Rossyveth Rey, Angel Class, and Jay Parrent.
Kelly Forbes is the local race director with the 9/11 Hero’s Run that is in conjunction with the Travis Manion Foundation. She discussed the 9/11 Hero’s Run, that will be on September 7th and will be the 12th year for this event here in Madisonville.
Ken Griffey Jr., leader of the Madisonville Salvation Army, along with the Chairmen, Clark Legate talked about how the Salvation Army has impacted the local community. Last year the Salvation Army served over 28 thousand meals, provided more than 6 thousand nights of shelter, distributed around 12 thousand clothing items, and was able to gift over 5000 gifts for children in Hopkins and Muhlenberg counties. They also mentioned that sponsorship is needed for this next year.
Rossyveth Rey and Angel Class are with FEMA and the SBA. They discussed how they are helping those who suffered through the severe storms of May 21st to the 27th. Those who are need of aid can receive help at The Disaster Recovery Center located at 114 Madison Square Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431. Their hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., CT, Monday through Saturday. Class also mentioned the aid they have for local businesses that suffered damages or economic despair.
Jay Parrent, the Vice President of Quality Assurance and Administration for Madisonville Community College. He was on to discuss the future of the college and the unique programs that they have brought to Madisonville.
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