The City of Columbia and T.J. Health-Columbia will host a premiere responder recognition program on Friday, April 18 at 1 p.m. at the City Park on Fairground Street.
Numerous organizations and agencies have assisted with the project, including the Columbia City Police Department, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County Ambulance Service, the 911 Dispatch Center, Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, Kentucky State Police, and Adair County Emergency Management.
The following people will be recognized:
Elizabeth True, former member of Breeding Fire Department (now member of Columbia-Adair County Fire Department); Charles Esch, member of the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department; Jeremy McQueary, Colonel, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife; Megan Arnold, Louisville Metro Police Department; Tommy Kemp, Pyles Demolition and Recycling; and Josh Brockman, former Sheriff of Adair County.
The Adair County High School Band will be in attendance and performing as well as the Cadet Corps from the Adair County High School.
The public is invited to the presentation.