A trial & tribulation, an ambitious & vexing cat: Blue 2017-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Seconds count, in the fast paced life in Columbia - but Linda's dammit cat, Blue, who has had enough moments of android ambitions to make me think he is a re-incarnated human or visting alien in cat form, is vexing me with his latest 'phase' - I hope it's a phase - to be either Chief Pontiac or the Spirit of Ecstasy, even he can't do a three-pointed star, nor brand-match God of Wisdom -, as he sits on the bonnet of the only luxury car I own. Stubborn soul, he is. - ED WAGGENER. Letters of empathy welcome. Comments, empathy or no Sharon Whitehurst - Going inside the mind of a cat, explaining Blue. Joyce M. Coomer Cats diagnose vehicle malfunctions Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: - 'One of my Favorites!' - Hypericum 2017-06-16 - Green Hills, Columbia, Adair County, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge, retired district forester, Kentucky Division of Forestry, President of Homeplace on Green River. To quote the late Marian McPartland, famed NPR Piano Jazz host, this is "one of my favorites". If you remember her at all, she always played at least one duo with each week's guest and each time she would proclaim that the chosen number was "one of her favorites". I find myself in the same position in that each beautiful thing is "one of my favorites" and this perennial Hypericum, currently blooming in our yard certainly falls into that category. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County School Board all present with Superintendent 2017-06-16 - Adair County Board of Education Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Adair County Board of Education Chair Lisa Burton, third from right, had high praise for Dr. Pam Stephens, center, whose title was changed last night, Thursday, June 15, 2017, from "Interim Superintendent" to "Superintendent." Dr. Stephens took the helm of the still transformative Adair County School District at the first of January 2017, intending to stay only until a new superintendent could be named. The transition was so seamless, all board members agreed, when the four finalist recommended by the Superintendent Search Committee was given them, that Dr. Stephens should continue. She was given a four year contract last night. Board Chair Burton said that it was an easy choice, even though all of the finalists were highly capable, and would have been excellent superintendents. Dr. Stephens vision and style, her experience - 20 years as Superintendent - and her involvement in every aspect of the school and its many activities were just a few of her qualities which endeared her to the board. From left, above Mark Harris (Div 5), Daniel Adams (4), Becky Bailey, session recorder and Adair County High School Board Representative Lauren McQuaide, both seated in back; (Dr, Stephens) and (Board Chair Lisa Burton); Board member Jonathan Gaskins (4); and Board Member Terry Harvey (5). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Pam Stephens named Adair County Schools Superintendent 2017-06-15 - Adair County School District Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Dr. Pamela Stephens, acting Adair County School Superintendent was named to a 4 year term as Superintendent on a unanimous vote of the board. All Board members were present. Board Chair Lisa Burton (4) made the nomination and all Board Members, Terry Harvey (Div 1), Daniel Adams (2), Jonathan Gaskins (3), and Mike Harris (5) joined in the affirmation. Dr. Stephens acknowledged that she had not planned to be the permanent superintendent, but positive events changed her mind. She said she was excited and committed, committed to parents and students. The board voted a salary of $126,250. per year for the head job. Left in the photo is Lauren McQuaide, representing Adair County on the board.- EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tony Rose demonstrates model rocketry to Camp Casey kids 2017-06-15 - ACPC - Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo photo by Lisa Hayes. Adair County Agent for Youth and 4-H Tony Rose, demonstrated rocketry to Camp Casey Students, from left, Jaidan Milby, Lily Myers, Braylynn Hargrove, Sallie Ballou, Pearson Dews, Olivia Neher, Matthew Miller, Brayleigh Hargrove, Beckham Kingrey, Elizabeth Wethington, Jaxton McQueary, Demetrius Hancock, Billy Bell, Abaigail Coomer, and Lydia St. Andrew. - DANA HARMON Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Visiting angel, bearing food 2017-06-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Uncle Ed. Mitzi Bault made an old folks home well-visit and brought a loaf of homemade zucchini bread, a jar of homemade black raspberry jam from her yard, and two jars of zesty zucchini relish from a recipe she found in Grandma Waggener's old put-together cook books. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sunset before the storm- 13 Jun 2017 - And all the people said Amen! 2017-06-15 - Snake Creek Road, Adair County, KY - Photo by Gola Burton (c). Even non-believers had to say 'Wow!' to this extraordinary photo of layers of stunning celestial beauty. Taken before the storm on June 13, 2017 on Snake Creek Road between Christine and Egypt in Adair County, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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