Old Ash Tree Down in Columbia Cemetery 2015-06-18 - 315 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY . Another perspective on old Ash Tree in the Columbia City Cemetery which was downed by a storm. This scene was photographed on Wednesday afternoon, June 17, 2015. The tree fell on a number of monuments and was, as of Wednesday, blocking the main loop around the cemetery. Columbia City Cemetery Board Member Richard Phelps said that the Cemetery Board was getting quotes from contractors in the area and that work to remove the tree and open the roadway will be undertaken shortly. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Guy Babin: Rocky Raccoon Spotted in Gradyville 2015-06-17 - Cool Springs Farm, Gradyville, Paradise, USA - Photo By Guy Babin. Guy Babin writes: "It seems RR made it to Gradyville in spite of media typos and obscure and circuitous detours. Oblivious to my presence, the banded bandit, was caught munching by my trusty S5. Happy in Paradise USA." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Rainbow at Brownsboro Crossing 2015-06-17 - Westport Road, Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Alliance Corporation awarded contract for Build Ready Site 2015-06-17 - 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Columbia/Adair County Economic Development Authority awarded a contract for a $12,000 for work for the Build Ready Site in Green River Commerce Park to the Alliance Corporation of Glasgow. Above, from left, Alliance Founder and CEO Thomas Gumm, Alliance Senior Planner/Designer Kyle Boston, and at right Jim DeCasare, Alliance Business Development & Public Relations Director, listen to questions from CACEDA Chairman Mark Dykes at CACEDA's regular meeting, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. In the contract, Alliance will provide preliminary building design, construction plan, cost and schedule projections for building, and a 3-D Virtual Building Video. If the the actual building project is done by Alliance Corporation, the company will waive $6,000, charging only the $6,000 to be paid up front. Chairman Dykes noted that DeCasare is a Kentucky State Representative, which he said, should be a help in Frankfort. Holly Grimsley, Deputy Adair County CJE, seen in a reflection, urged the acceptance of the proposal, as did County Judge Executive Mike Stephens. The vote was unanimous. Board Member present and voting were Randy Burns, Tony Corbin, Anthony Janes, Mike Curry, and Chairman Dykes. CACEDA has already hired Jeff Arnold of Bowling Green to do a site plat, provide a master site plan, design a building paid certification by licensed engineer, provide aerial Site imagery, and do environmental studies - Phase 1, Geotechnical studies, and Archeological and historical site assessment. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Striking tree along Campbellsville Road 2015-06-17 - KY 55 near Cane Valley, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Perhaps the showiest tree along the highway the past few days has been this one. Can anyone help with the identification? Use the Comments button below to send answers. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Two pit-mix puppies, scared at shelter, need adoption now 2015-06-17 - Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo from Kim Sallee, Director, Green River Animal Shelter. These two pit mix pups are so scared at the shelter and need a home asap. They are going to make very large dogs and will need plenty of room to run. If Interested please contact Green River Animal Shelter at 270-385-9655 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-5pmCT and Saturdays 10am-2pmCT. Phone 270-572-9943 after hours. Thanks, KIM SALLEE Director CM Animals Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dale Hayes auctions from tailgate of Kawasaki 2015-06-17 - 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Auctioneer Dale Hayes was transported through lines of surplus items aboard a Kawasaki four-wheeler this morning at the Adair County School Board's Auction of Surplus Items. The auction exceeded its target, returning over $10,000 to the system. Three surplus school busses brought most of that total, together selling for over $7,200, according to David Jones, Transportation Director and Superintendent of Maintenance; that Steve Foster talking seen to the right of Mr. Jones. Even though rain clouds threatened the auction, they only moderated the temperature to create a pleasant, short sleeve June Day. - Ed Waggener Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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