Brooks Coomer Homecoming Memorabilia: at ACHS 2011-06-14 - ACHS, 526 Indian DR, Columbia, KY - Photo from Faye Bault. Brooks Coomer left has long played a role in Adair County education and athletics. Above, in 1960, he was principal of Adair County High School and is shown in this photo presenting a check to ACHS senior Brenda M. Woody, second from left the winner of the first Kentucky Safety Foundation essay contest in Frankfort. The subject of the essay contest conducted by the Foundation was "Youth Looks at the Teen-Age driving problem." The tuition was made available through a grant to the Foundation by the Ashland Oil and Refining Company. The check is being presented by James E. Bassett, Kentucky Safety Foundation President, far right . Mrs. Karl Baden, State President of the Kentuicky Congress of parents and teachers, is second from right. Homecoming Reunion June 17, 2011, will honor Mr. Brooks Coomer. MORE DETAILS There will be a Homecoming Reunion for all former students of Brooks Coomer who knew him as teacher, principal, Title I director, and transportation director) 1941 - 1978, held at the Sparksville Baptist Church, 9401 Burkesville RD, Columbia, KY, 9 miles south of Columbia on KY 61, 1pm-3pmCT, on Friday, June 17, 2011. -Faye Bault Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A rocking good time at Columbia Baptist Church VBS 2011-06-14 - 201 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Darrell Overstreet. Monday night Rocked at Columbia Baptist Church as they kicked off their Vacation Bible School with a time of energetic praise and worship. The musicians on stage are Ellen Quinn on Keyboard and Vocals; Daniel Moody on Drums; Christian Talley on Electric Bass Guitar; Kelvin Bailey on Acoustic Guitar; Matt Willis on Electric Guitar; Christine Wooten, vocals; Sara Hargis, vocals; Carolyn Hale, tambourine and vocals; and Laura Burwash, vocals. Everyone is invited to join in the "Big Apple Adventure" with high-octane opening celebrations Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, June 14, 15, and 16, 2011, this week, starting at 5:30pmCT, at the big church at 201 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Christine Wooten Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

We fly the flag: Big Flag over Clay Ridge, KY 2011-06-14 - Garrison Construction Co., Clay Ridge, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The 14th Annual Russell Creek Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show wasn't on Flag Day - that's June 14 each year - but it was an occasion a few days later to fly a giant American flag over the Adair County village which is now the site of one of Adair County's major events. The 15th Annual Russell Creek Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show will be Saturday, June 18, 2011 starting at 10amCT. It's going to be a special day, with some special food vendors soon to be announced. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Max Wise on WCLU-Tv Dialogue on Public Issues 2011-06-14 - Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Joan C. McKinney. Campbellsville University's John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU, right, interviews Max Wise, assistant professor of political science at Campbellsville University, on his show, "Dialogue on Public Issues" on Campbellsville University's WLCU. The show will air Sunday, June 19, Monday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 22, 2011 on WLCU and on the community cable channel 10. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Memorable Old Columbia, KY: Cooling miracle on the Square 2011-06-14 - 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Well, not a quite a miracle, but it seemed so when the cold air came blasting through at approximately 4:07pmCT, Monday evening, June 13, 2011, to the delight of Cafe on the Square regulars. Else, why else would the usually occupied outdoor tables be unoccupied on balmy late spring night, with the Mediterranean breeze blowing off Russell Creek? The couple in the window, enjoying the street scene and the AC, are Zach and Julie Hingle, whose customary trademark smiles befit the celebratory occasion. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

We fly the Flag 2011-06-14 - Campbellsville ST, Columbia - Photo by Joe Hare. Flags posted by the Patriot Guard for the funeral of Seth Akin, lined Campbellsville Street while the service was underway in this photo by Joe Hare. That was May 29, 2011. Today, June 14, 2011, is Flag Day. Seen in the ColumbiaMagazine group on Flickr. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Parks & Rec board pores over rules & regs 2011-06-14 - Adair 911 Center, 107 N. High ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Members of the Columbia/Adair County Parks & Recreation Board pored over proposed rules and regulations at last evenings meeting. Above, clockwise from 8 o'clock, Billy Dean Coffey, Bruce White, Bobby Bowe, Chairman Charles Grimsley, and Tommy Steele. Not seen is Donna Shirley. Also present at other times in the meeting were Greg Thomas and Craig Dean. The group set fees for use of the gymnasium and kitchen facilities at $175 per day or $25 per hour, 2 hour minimum, with a $50 security/clean up deposit. The meeting was Monday, June 13, 2011. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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