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Betty Jane Gorin-Smith (view source)
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==Other pursuits==
==Other pursuits==
Betty and Gordon Smith were among those who worked on the pictoral history publication, ''The History of Campbellsville University, 1906-2006'', the narrative of which was written by [[J. Chester Badgett]], retired pastor of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campbellsville.edu/Websites/cu/Files/Content/740887/cvilliansept05.pdf|title=Joan C. McKinney, CU centennial books to be published|page 30|publisher=campbellsville.edu|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref>
Betty and Gordon Smith were among those who worked on the pictoral history publication, ''The History of Campbellsville University, 1906-2006'', the narrative of which was written by [[J. Chester Badgett]], retired pastor of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campbellsville.edu/Websites/cu/Files/Content/740887/cvilliansept05.pdf|title=Joan C. McKinney, CU centennial books to be published|page 30|publisher=campbellsville.edu|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref>
In 2009, Gorin-Smith appeared before the Taylor County Project Development Authority to discuss placing historical markers in the more accurate locations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://courts.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/DD1221AC-C974-4A8A-95AF-91ACA27CB894/0/TaylorCoPDBMin2009511.pdf|title=Minutes of the Taylor County Project Development Authority|date=May 11, 2009|publisher=courts.ky.gov|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref>
In 2009, Gorin-Smith appeared before the Taylor County Project Development Authority to discuss placing historical markers in the more accurate locations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://courts.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/DD1221AC-C974-4A8A-95AF-91ACA27CB894/0/TaylorCoPDBMin2009511.pdf|title=Minutes of the Taylor County Project Development Authority|date=May 11, 2009|publisher=courts.ky.gov|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref>
The Hiestands, ancestors of Gorin-Smith's father, David Hiestand Mitchell, were early settlers of Campbellsville. The Jacob Heistand House, which dates from 1823, is a [[museum]] in Campbellsville, another project of Gorin-Smith's historical preservation efforts.<ref name=hmuseum/> It is one of only twelve such German houses in Kentucky.<ref name=histawards/> Gorin-Smith often provides guided tours at the museum.<ref name=hmuseum>{{cite web|url=http://wn.com/John_Hiestand|title=Hiestand Museum (video)|publisher=wn.com|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref> In 2008 and 2009, Citizens Bank of Campbellsville donated $2,500 to the museum in recognition of its significance to the [[tourism]] industry of central Kentucky.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cknj.com/content/citizens-donates-hiestand-house|title=Citizens donates to Heistand House|publisher=''Central Kentucky New-Journal''|date=April 29, 2009|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref> In 2008, two other Campbellsville banks, Taylor County and Community, each gave $1,000 to sustain the facility.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnkenyon.com/Includes/Others/Uploads/file/Brockman_CK_News_Journal%2031308.pdf|title=Business|publisher=johnkenyon.com|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref>
The Hiestands, ancestors of Gorin-Smith's father, David Hiestand Mitchell, were early settlers of Campbellsville. The Jacob Heistand House, which dates from 1823, is a [[museum]] in Campbellsville, another project of Gorin-Smith's historical preservation efforts.<ref name=hmuseum/> It is one of only twelve such German houses in Kentucky.<ref name=histawards/> Gorin-Smith often provides guided tours at the museum.<ref name=hmuseum>{{cite web|url=http://wn.com/John_Hiestand|title=Hiestand Museum (video)|publisher=wn.com|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref> In 2008 and 2009, Citizens Bank of Campbellsville donated $2,500 to the museum in recognition of its significance to the [[tourism]] industry of central Kentucky.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cknj.com/content/citizens-donates-hiestand-house|title=Citizens donates to Heistand House|publisher=''Central Kentucky New-Journal''|date=April 29, 2009|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref> In 2008, two other Campbellsville banks, Taylor County and Community, each gave $1,000 to sustain the facility.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.johnkenyon.com/Includes/Others/Uploads/file/Brockman_CK_News_Journal%2031308.pdf|title=Business|publisher=johnkenyon.com|accessdate=February 25, 2011}}</ref>
In July 2004, Campbellsville University presented Gorin-Smith with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, named for Algernon Sydney Sullivan, the founder of the [[New York City]] law firm Sullivan and Cromwell. CU President [[Michael V. Carter]] hailed Gorin-Smith's academic and community accomplishments, which "illustrate the wide breadth of her service, knowledge, achievements and civic engagement. ... [She has] a vast knowledge of the history of not only Taylor County but this entire region of our commonwealth."<ref name=awards/>
In July 2004, Campbellsville University presented Gorin-Smith with the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, named for Algernon Sydney Sullivan, the founder of the [[New York City]] law firm Sullivan and Cromwell. CU President [[Michael V. Carter]] hailed Gorin-Smith's academic and community accomplishments, which "illustrate the wide breadth of her service, knowledge, achievements and civic engagement. ... [She has] a vast knowledge of the history of not only Taylor County but this entire region of our commonwealth."<ref name=awards/>
On November 6, 2015, Gorin-Smith received the annual "Award of Distinction" from the Kentucky Historical Society to commend her efforts toward the preservation of state history. Earlier on October 10, she was named the winner of the "Edith S. Bingham Excellence in Preservation Education Award".<ref name=histawards>{{cite web|url=http://www.cknj.com/content/gorin-smith-receives-history-award|title=Gorin-Smith receives history award: Also presented Excellence in Preservation Education Award|publisher=''Central Kentucky News-Journal''|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref>
On November 6, 2015, Gorin-Smith received the annual "Award of Distinction" from the Kentucky Historical Society to commend her efforts toward the preservation of state history. Earlier on October 10, she was named the winner of the "Edith S. Bingham Excellence in Preservation Education Award".<ref name=histawards>{{cite web|url=http://www.cknj.com/content/gorin-smith-receives-history-award|title=Gorin-Smith receives history award: Also presented Excellence in Preservation Education Award|publisher=''Central Kentucky News-Journal''|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref>