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This photo includes part of the crowd attending the last basketball game in the old high school. The photo is by historian Tom Watson. Do you know the date of the last game played at Taylorsville High School. If so, call The Spencer Magnet office at 477-2239 or email editor@spencermagnet.com and we’ll pass the word along to Tom.

50 years ago
Chamber of Commerce Elects, Discusses New Activities
The Spencer County Chamber of Commerce elected new officers Monday night at its monthly dinner meeting, reviewed current business and completed plans for its annual Holiday Dance scheduled for Saturday night.
Jack Spears was elected president of the Chamber, succeeding Guthrie Snider, and Scott McClain was electcd first vice president. Stuart Kelly is the new second vice president.
Officers re-elected were Barkley Walker, treasurer, and Claude Brock, secretary.

60 years ago
Medical School is recommended
Recognizing the need for additional physicians in Kentucky, the Advisory Committee on Medical Education to the Legislative Research Commission recommended to the 1954 General Assembly, as a long-range plane, establishment of a school of medicine at the University of Kentucky “as soon as the Commonwealth’s finances permit,” according to an announcement from Frankfort this week.

 Grace Chapel to host Christmas production
Looking for a family friendly night out during this holiday season? Grace Chapel invites the community to the Christmas production, “Three Lives Changed,” today and Dec. 11 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. A reception of Christmas cookies and drinks is planned after each performance.
The production consists of the narrative story (with live actors) of three people whose lives were dramatically changed by God’s love. 

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 The Spencer County High School Student of the Month is Scotty Nation. He was nominated by Mrs. Bruce, who praised Scotty on his initiative in the classroom and throughout the school. He is always looking for a way to help those around him and goes above and beyond as a student and peer tutor, Bruce said.
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On Nov. 23, two local Boy Scout groups worked together to collect food for the community. Together Pack 176, 465, and Troop 465, collected more than 1,200 items to help replenish the shelves before the holiday season. The Scouting for Food event is a national Scouting event, which helps to teach Scouts the value of doing a good turn daily regardless of their own needs and to be helpful in their communities, Scout leaders said.