Casey County Education Center, Liberty, KY 2015-07-11 - Liberty, KY - Photo photo by Alan W. Reed of foamboard rendering . Superintendent Alan W. Reed took this photo of an artist's rendering of the new Casey County Community and Education Center in Liberty, KY. A similar facility may be in the future for Columbia, KY in the not too distant future. In Columbia, the facility would be primarily directed at Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTSC) on the vocational side. "It would be complementary to our existing ties to area liberal arts colleges and universities," Superintendent Reed said. "Our efforts are to better serve all students, not just those going to colleges." Already, vocational education effort is paying huge dividends. Local manufacturer Robin Wilkerson of Assisted Transportation Systems, said that not only is he hiring excellent welders for his plants, but that at least one new prospect for Green River Commerce Park - or somewhere along the Heartland Parkway between Campbellsville and Columbia - is as excited about the vocational training for his employees as he is about the transportation and cultural advantage attracting him to this area. The Casey County Community and Education Center is located in Downtown Liberty and offers a range of courses, including liberal arts. There is only a remote possibility for such a center in Downtown Columbia. More likely, Superintendent Reed said, a new vocational center would be built close to Adair County High School. The cost of the facility will be in the $3.5-4 million range, Supt. Reed said, with only minimal district or community cost. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Nothing but barrel with clown inside between cowboy and raging bull 2015-07-11 - Adair County Fairgounds, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Melissa Stone. "The only thing between this bull fighter and a less-than-happy bull was a barrel which contained nothing but a clown!" - MELISSSA STONE. Look closely, you may see yourself or someone you know. That is Greg Thomas, the events chairman, in the stands, in the blue shirt, with cellphone to his ear. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bull Riders at the 2015 Adair County Fair 2015-07-11 - Adair County Fairgounds, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Melissa Stone. "The bull riders who rode last night. I haven't decided if they were crazy or brave, but they were certainly something!" - MELISSA STONE Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Riders at the Bull Riding Event, Adair County Fair, 2015 2015-07-11 - Adair County Fairgounds, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Melissa Stone. "These young cowboys were the steer riders of the event." - MELISSA STONE Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Co. Fair 2015: Kris Knight, Katie Stone carrying flags 2015-07-11 - Main Track, Adair County Fairgounds, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Melissa Stone. "Kristopher Knight & Katie Stone displaying the American flag. The one Kris is holding, he brought back after if flew during his tour of duty in Iraq. He carried it in honor of those who gave all." - MELISSA STONE Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County Fair: Camdyn Upchurch carries flag from 2015-07-11 - Adair County Fairgounds, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Melissa Stone. "Camdyn Upchurch carrying the United States Marine Corps flag. A flag was carried for each branch of the military as was the stars and stripes. An additional American flag that was flown in Iraq and brought back by Kristopher Knight was carried by Kris in honor of those who gave all." - MELISSA STONE Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Co. Fair 2015: A fine bull at Bull Riding Event 2015-07-11 - Adair County Fairgounds, Main Track, 413 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Melissa Stone. "Cowboys actually get on these critters and try to ride!" - MELISSA STONE Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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