Epicurean Kentuckian: Fajitas 2013-07-24 - Photo by Pen. Downright summery cool with fresh garden produce into the mix A great lunch choice. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

2013 SCC Physical Therapy Assistant graduates 2013-07-24 . Somerset Community College 2013 PTA Program graduates include: Kathryn Barron, Science Hill; Matt Clouse, Somerset; Megan Cox, Campbellsville; Tawana Eastridge, Campbellsville; Kelli Edwards, Somerset; Shawn Frazee, Whitley City; McKenzie Grey, Mount Sterling; Jennifer Hanlon, Corbin; Rebecca Jones, Somerset; Justin Kinder, Lexington; Angela LaDeur, Richmond; Debbie Lasure, Stanford; Emily Reddington, Mount Vernon; Maegan Rogers, Hustonville; Victoria Rose, Monticello; Caleb Shirley, Summersville; Bethany Smahaj, Winchester; and Brittany Terry, Thornton. - Allison Horseman Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Waxing preparation under way for AC Primary Center 2013-07-24 - ACPC, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Patty Jones, Principal. Trish Janes left photo and Trent Booher, ACPC custodians, begin the preparation process for head custodian, Randall Sneed, to begin waxing the newly tiled floors at Adair County Primary Center. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Mallard at Work 2013-07-24 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Pen. The wizard of the pond vanquishes noisy picnickers with a snap of his wings. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Better than Average 2013-07-24 - Shelby Co., KY - Photo by Pen. A wetter than average July has left trees in the area looking particularly green lately, and all the clouds overhead have helped average seasonal temperatures seem a little milder than they really were. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Russell Co., KY: Monument Square by Larry Smith 2013-07-24 - Jamestown, Russell County, KY - Photo by Larry Smith, The WAVE, FM 92.7 radio. Larry Smith was in Jamestown, KY on a special assignment to cover the local option election for FM 92.7 The WAVE, and FM 99.9, The Big Dawg and this scene caught his eye in one of the prettiest downtowns in America. He commented on signs, the shade, and the many comfortable places for folks to just sit and talk, or cogitate all by themselves, and something missing from too many downtowns today, beautiful, mature shade trees. Incidentally, the local option election was went counter-trend. It was won by those for keeping Russell County bone-dry. No alcoholic beverages with meals in Jamestown - for now. But just a couple of dozen votes decided the two precinct election. - CM Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A Time to Renovate. A time to tear down 2013-07-24 - Booster Field, 224 Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. The long life of the Booster Field Bleachers has come to the recycling stage. The bleachers originally came from UK's Stoll Field, then saw service at Russell County High School, and finally, at Booster Field, once home of the Adair County High School Football team, now home of the Adair County Middle School squad. Yesterday, more than half of the old bleachers had been removed. New bleachers were approved at the July 18, 2013 School Board meeting, and should arrive in the next few weeks. In the meantime, removal of the old bleachers continues today, a new concrete pad for the new bleachers will be poured, and Boosters Field will be ready for the new season. The completion of the work may overlap the start of school - Wednesday, August 14, 2013. In the background, left Col. Wm Casey School will be razed. The demolition has been approved, and bids are being taken to remove the school and out of frame, John Adair Intermediate School. JAIS had been rated the worst facility in the state; Col. Casey made the top 10 worst facility. Despite the facilities, both schools were academic successes. As Debbie Nobles puts it, "It should come as no surprise that CWC & JAIS show academic success while being the worst buildings...when the priority is teaching rather than keeping up appearances, academics will shine!" - CM Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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