Elmer George: Jobs are important, but people need the hospital 2013-07-31 - Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Attorney Elmer George standing told those a the Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night, July 30, 2013, that the filing for protection under Chapter 9 was essential to work out a payment schedule which the hospital can live with. "Jobs are important," he said, but added that the bigger reason is that folks need a local hospital. At right is David Cantor, who was scheduled to file reorganization papers in Bowling Green, KY, on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Apples 2013-07-31 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Life in the Holler: A bug's prayer answered 2013-07-31 - The Holler, Old Clearsprings Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne. Almost stepped on the guy coming down my front steps this morning. I am sure he was praying "Lord don’t let that big giant flatten me. The man upstairs answered his prayer and I only took his picture - not his life. - Shamarie Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Craig Pyles reminds audience that Chapter 9 just part of a plan 2013-07-31 - Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. As the Adair County Hospital Board of Trustees authorized the filing for protection while reorganizing under Chapter 9, Board Chairman Craig Pyles reminded the media and the audience that the step was taken after every other option was taken to work with creditors as the hospital recovers. "We do have a plan," he said, adding that it's just the best option while working with creditors. He and Attorney Elmer George emphasized that the problems Westlake is having are inherited ones, that the hospital is now stabilized financially except for long term debt. Mr. Pyles said that patients will continue to be seen. Doctors and dedicated medical staff will be there. That Chapter 9 is only temporary and that a bright future is in store. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County Hospital District trustees at historic meeting 2013-07-30 - Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees from left, Bruce White, Richard Grant, Brad Keltner, Chairman Craig Pyles, and Neal Gold voted unanimously to authorize the filing of Chapter 9 reorganization papers in Kentucky Western U.S. District Bankruptcy Court, Bowling Green, KY. Attorney Elmer George said that the papers will be filed by Bankruptcy Attorneys David Kantor and James E. McGhee tomorrow, July 31, 2013. At right is Administrative Assistant Cheryl Wall. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Guiding bell into cradle or yoke 2013-07-30 - ACPC, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Junior Edrington of the Adair County School's Maintenance Department, left and Larry Johnson guided the bell onto it's yoke, or cradle. To raise the bell, one scissors lift had to be replaced because it's height would not allow full extension. The final maneuver was the genius of Mark Parnell, who provided the protocol of raising the bell above the level of the platform while the pipe from which it is suspended was located on the scissors truck near the front of the cage, forward in the photo, then, once elevation was reached, rolling the pipe forward, slowly until the bell was exactly over the cradle, then lowering the scissors lift until it was securely in place. The protocol was executed perfectly. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Bell at ACPC: Through glass doorway 2013-07-30 - ACPC, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Bringing the 750 pound, 32" bell assembly through the 36" doorway at Adair County Primary Care wasn't as slow as moving a lighthouse inland, but it brought that procedure to mind. Directed by Project Coordinator Larry Johnson, back left, who was also part of the four manpower engine, the bell made it into ACPC without a single scratch on the door or building. ACPC offers some of the most dramatic outside views of any structure in Adair County. This front entrance passes the administration/reception area on one side, and the media area on the other. The media room (in olden days a "library") will be one of the last areas turned over to the school board. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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