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Furever Friends #384

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This week we meet Flower, a 3 year old Tabby with green eyes, and Billy, a 3 year old tan and white American Bully weighing 58 pounds, 2 pets looking for new Furever homes. The next rabies clinic will be April 11 from 10:00 until 2:00. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the shelter at 270-769-3428, visit their Facebook page at Hardin County Animal Shelter – Elizabethtown or stop by in person at 220 Peterson Drive in E-town, Monday to Saturday from noon through 4pm. Furever Friends is brought to you by locally veteran-owned, Pet Supplies Plus, at 209 Towne Drive in Elizabethtown.

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Four soldiers killed in Kuwait identified

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The U.S. Department of War has confirmed four army reserve soldiers were killed following an attack on a command center at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, Sunday.

According to the DOW, the four soldiers, all of whom were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command out of Des Moines, Iowa, were killed on March 1 during an unmanned aircraft system attack. The soldiers have been identified as:

-35-year-old Captain Cody A. Khork of Winter Haven, Florida 
-42-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Noah l. Tietjens of Bellevue, Nebraska
-39-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
-20-year-old Sgt. Declan J. Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa

U.S. Central Command says as of 4 p.m. Monday six U.S. Service Members have been killed in action following Iran’s initial response to Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S./Israeli military campaign that began Saturday.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said in a social media post: “America, let’s join together and pray for the families of the now six soldiers killed in attacks by Iran — including those based out of my home state, Kentucky. Let’s wrap our arms around them during this difficult time.”

The DOW says the attack in Kuwait is under investigation.

One dead after fire in Summit

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One person is dead after a fire in Hardin County Sunday.

West Hardin Fire and Rescue says shortly after 9 a.m. on March 1 fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence on the 50 block of Summit Baptist Church Road. Units arrived on scene at approximately 9:27 a.m. and upon arrival “encountered a double-wide manufactured home with approximately 50 percent of the structure involved in fire, with heavy flames visible from multiple sides of the residence.”

West Hardin says firefighters began an aggressive fire attack and began conducting search operations. Fire conditions initially limited interior access for crews. After conditions improved and crews were able to safely go further into the home, one victim was found inside of a closet in the residence. The fire was brought under control at 10:53 a.m. Units cleared the scene at 3:21 p.m.

The victim is not being identified at this time. The cause of the fire is under active investigation by the Kentucky State Fire Marshal’s Office. The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office says foul play is not suspected at this time.

Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive to be held Thursday

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American Red Cross Account Manager Lou Zimmerman says the need for blood products has only grown more urgent as the year has gone on.

“We are currently in the middle of a severe blood shortage that has been going on for a couple weeks now,” Zimmerman said. “We’re trying to replenish the blood supply. All blood types are needed. What is needed the most is O positive, O negative, B negative, and A negative, and if you’re any of those four blood types and you’re eligible to donate Power Reds, that would be truly appreciated.”

You can support patients in need and play a part in a friendly rivalry at the Pritchard Community Center Thursday.

“The Quicksie Versus Wolf Blood Drive, come on down,” Zimmerman said. “It’s on Thursday, March 5, and it’s from noon until 5 p.m. Appointments are appreciated, but not necessarily necessary, but it helps the flow throughout the day.”

Zimmerman says more people are needed to ensure that life-saving operations and treatments are able to take place.

“You would be absolutely amazed how few people donate,” Zimmerman said. “It’s a very small percentage of the people across the United States. The need is always there. The need is tremendous. The need never stops.”

All successful donors in the month of march will receive a $15 Amazon gift card as well as free A1C testing. When you come to the Pritchard Community Center Thursday, be sure to tell the attendant at registration which station you are supporting. Visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information or to schedule an appointment.