BACK IN TIME: Crusade collections from 1972 and more

From May 25, 1972: Members of the Spencer County Fire Department along with other volunteers collected $1,142 at roadblocks and other contributions for the Crusade for Children last weekend, helping boost the overall total collected in Kentucky and Indiana to well over $600,000. Adults leading the drive here, in addition to the fire department, included Irvin Graff, Johnnie Shafar, Bobby Ames, and Marvin Ingram. The money was delivered to Crusade headquarters Sunday afternoon. Pictured at left, volunteers gathered for delivery of the money.

From June 3, 1992, Jason Rivera whoops it up after graduation ceremonies at Spencer County High School.

From June 5, 2002, Hunter Tipton (age 8) of Elk Creek, participated in ‘Disney’s Sun & Surf Baseball Bash’ in Orlando. In his three innings of pitching, Hunter allowed 1 hit, no walks and struck-out 7. He also contributed at the plate going 2-for-2 with a double, RBI, two steals and a run scored. He is the son of Mike and Donna.

From June 3, 1982: The Northern Regional FFA Land Judging Contest was held May 13 at Oldham County. The Spencer County FFA Chapter placed third. The members of the Soil Judging team were Marty Ingram, Roy Johnson and Teri Coulter. Not pictured was Gary Bentley. Presenting the awards on behalf of the Federal Land Bank were Susan Hetterman and Steven Douglas.

Polly Shelburne received the 4-H Council’s high school graduation award at the May 26 Senior Awards Day. Polly is currently serving as the president of the newly formed Louisville Area 4- H Teen Council. Mrs. Janet Barnett, 4-H Council president, is presenting the award to Polly.

From June 3, 1992, Duane Phillip Hume graduated from the University of Louisville Education Department.