Fire Department Engine No. 3 2011-07-11 - 206 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Wggener. Charles Victor Sparks (1961-2011) earthly remains will be borne by Engine No. 3 from the Columbia Christian Church to the burial site at Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY. Mr. Sparks was a member of the committee which selected the vehicle when it was originally purchased. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Remembering Charles Sparks (1961-2011): His car 2011-07-11 - 206 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The late Charles Sparks maintained equipment with meticulous care,. Fellow workers have tried to keep his State Fire Marshal's vehicle as spotless as it was while he was living. It's parked by the entrance to the Columbia Christian Church today, draped in mourning bunting, for the visitation and funeral rites. Attending the door, at 7amCT Monday, July 11, 2011, in dress uniform, are Adair County firefighters Allen Grimes, far left, and Penny Grimes, far right, from the Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department, and, center, from left, Eric Vanarsdale and Alex Burkett of the Breeding Area Fire Department. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At Breeding UMC: First VBS in 15 years very successful 2011-07-11 - 605 Breeding Loop, Breeding, KY - Photo by Missy Lemmon. Breeding United Methodist Church held its first Vacation Bible School in 15 years, on June 18, 2011, and it was very successful. Pictured above, from left, front row are Mattie Pearson, YaYa Marsh, Benja Eastham, Maddy, Jakeb Lacy, Lakota Lemmon, Lukas Lemmon, Cecil Pearson, Tyler Coffey, Joey Klingburg, Liz Coffey, and Katlyn Lacy. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

An M.O. Scott campaign poster 2011-07-10 - Edmonton, KY - Photo from the collection of Jeff Scott. After making contact over the internet Jeff Scott of Livonia, Michigan, and Geniece Marcum were able to combine research on a favorite subject, their Scott family ancestry. One of the mementoes in Jeff Scott's possession, which he shared, is this facsimile of an old newspaper ad for Mike Scott, one of the most colorful political figures in Metcalfe County history. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jeff Scott family on Charlie Scott programmed outing 2011-07-10 - Michigan - Photo from Scott family photos. Jeff Scott and Sarah Scott and son Charlie, Livonia, Michigan, on a family outing. Charlie, who just turned four, knew just how he wanted to celebrate: First, a visit to the local park "so hecould throw rocks," followed by a lively birthday party at home withlots of other energetic young friends! Jeff Scott recently came to Metcalfe and Adair Counties to research his Scott ancestry after corresponding over the internet with cousin Geniece Marcum. He made the connection after finding Mrs. Marcum through ColumbiaMagazine. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Gathering for visitation for Charles Victor Sparks (1961-2011) 2011-07-10 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Colleagues dress uniform from all over the Commonwealth were gathering for the visitation for Charles Victor Sparks Sunday afternoon, July 201, 2011. Sparks was a State Fire Marshal (Unit FM 77), Columbia/Adair Co. Fireman (Fire Unit 16), and and Adair County Ambulance Service EMS (Unit 916). The visitation continues at the Columbia Christian Church, center of photo, 206 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, until 9pmCT, Sunday night, and will resume Monday morning at 6amCT until the funeral service at 1pmCT, Monday, July 11, 2011. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

50th anniversary photo, Columbia High Class of 1951 reunion 2011-07-10 - 302 Lindsey Wilson ST, Columbia, KY - Photo from the collection of Morris Shepherd. The Columbia High School Class of 1951 at it's 50th anniversary reunion The event was held at Lindsey Wilson College. Present wereFront Row: Kathleen (Collins) Gregory, Louisville, KY; Evalene (Shepherd) Harris, Cincinnati, OH; Margaret (Moore) Austin, Louisville, KY; Sue (Thomas) McKinley, (since deceased); Bonnie (Long) Greenawalt, Columbia, KY; Lavelle (Farris) Shepherd, Cincinnati, OH; Donald Harris, Ohio; Wayne Curley, Kentucky; Kenn Moss, Montana. Back Row: Bob Rowe, Alabama; Jim Callison, Arizona; Jane (Barnett) Hutchison (since deceased); Jack Wilkinson, Florida; Morris Shepherd, Cincinnati, OH, and Charles Barnes, Columbia, KY. The class will hold it its 60th graduation anniversary reunion with a dinner at Lindsey Wilson College's Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY, on August 6, 2011, at 5pmCT. Photos will be taken at 4:30pmCT at the John Begley Chapel, 302 Lindsey Wilson ST, Columbia, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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