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Sunday morning just after 8am Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a wilderness medical emergency in a climbing deer stand in remote area of Pikes Ridge Wildlife Management Area. 911 staff was able to obtain an accurate last known position GPS location relayed to command staff. The on duty crew remaining at HQ started our mapping program and by the time responders arrived on the scene the scene was mapped out. Due to the remote area we had crews access via watercraft, SXS and 4X4. Boat crews deployed rope rescue equipment and EMS equipment. KFW officer arrived at the patient along with initial recon teams. The victim was evaluated by EMS personnel in the remote area and stabilized. The patient was then transferred via SXS to the medic unit. The patient was transferred to TRH in stable condition. 

This incident is a prime example of all agencies working together seamlessly in a remote wilderness environment for a positive outcome for the patient. 

Firefighters Responding: 11

Responding Apparatus: Rescue 1, Dive 3, Squad 4, Ranger 10, Marine 1, IRB 1, IRB 2 and Chief

Assisting Agencies:

Campbellsville Taylor County 911

Campbellsville Taylor County EMS

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement

Taylor County Sheriff Department

Taylor County Volunteer Fire Department 

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(CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY) – Sydney Newton, an English language arts teacher at Taylor County High School, was honored Dec. 16 as the latest Kentucky educator to receive the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award.

Newton was presented with the award, which includes a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize, in a surprise ceremony at her school that included students, faculty, and district and community leaders.

The prestigious award, hailed as the “Oscars of Teaching,” was presented by Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Milken Educator Awards Senior Vice President Jane Foley.

"Educators such as Mrs. Newton exemplify the positive impact that arises when teachers are committed to delivering the highest quality education to their students," Fletcher said. “Her presence in the classroom and in the community elevates those around her. She is a shining example of what it means to be 'All in.'"

Newton said it was an amazing feeling when she heard Foley announce her name as the newest Milken Educator.

“Right before I heard my name, I thought we have a million outstanding educators here in our district,” Newton said. “And then I was just in shock at this when I heard my name.”

Newton has been an English language arts teacher for Taylor County High School since her teaching career began in 2016.

Newton has led the effort to revamp the scope and sequence of English II to increase rigor and provide additional student safety nets. She also piloted a program to offer Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Composition to sophomores, designing the course in a way that allows the younger students to handle the elevated concepts of AP English.

Newton is also credited for helping raise Taylor County High School’s results on the Kentucky Summative Assessments over the past several years, particularly because she works with 10th-grade students, who are one of the testing groups each year.

“The Milken Award is the highest honor that an educator can receive,” Lt. Gov. Coleman said. “It recognizes excellence in teaching and unmatched dedication to students. That certainly sums up Sydney Newton. She serves the Taylor County community with distinction and has positively impacted the lives of countless students. All of Kentucky is proud of you, Sydney.”

Newton has taken several leadership positions at the school, including roles as a new teacher mentor, the school’s non-traditional instruction lead and as a school-based decision making council member, among several other roles.

Newton has been praised for her ability to connect with her students and the Taylor County community. She’s part of the security team that greets students every day and she either serves or has served as the Beta Club sponsor, a digital learning coach and the yearbook advisor.

“Sydney Newton is an exceptional role model for the students and staff of Taylor County High School,” said Foley, who herself is a 1994 Indiana Milken Educator. “Her dedication is unmatched. Whether leading in the classroom, implementing exciting programs, mentoring colleagues or guiding student clubs to championships, Sydney is constantly raising the bar. Congratulations, and welcome to the Milken Educator family.”

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