Author Bud Willis inscribes book for local veteran 2011-06-01 - 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Lee Willis. Author Bud Willis inscribed a book to a local Vietnam veteran today at the Adair County Public Library. The inscription read, "To a fellow vet who has been there and will understand every word of this book - I can assume that our friends who did not come back from this war are at peace . . . and so should we be." -Bud Willis. The reception and book signing continues through 2pmCT today, June 1, 2011. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Lunch and Learn now, 11am-2pm, at Adult Learning Center 2011-06-01 - 403 Indian DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Mary Ann Branham. Lunch and Learn is now going on at the Adult Learning Center: Members of the public are invited to a free lunch and an opportunity to learn more about services offered at the center, anytime between 11am and 2pmCT. Above, left students John Janes and Abigail Langham go through the line. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Majorie Payne: June 25, 2011 graduate 2011-06-01 - Frankfort, KY - Photo Commonwealth (State) News photo. Adair Co., KY, native Marjorie B. Payne will graduate from The Governor's Minority Management Trainee Program on June 25, 2011. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Lindsey Wilson College. She is married to Elder Joseph B. Payne and has three sons, Jacob, Joshua, and Joseph Thomas Payne. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 30th Birthday, Coax Me Chad 2011-06-01 - Bliss, KY - Photo by Wally Burress. Chad is one year older than when this photo was taken in summer 2010. He was handsome from any angle then, and, according to Wally Burress, he hasn't changed much since. Today, June 1, 2011 is his 30th actual birthday, though his official horse birthday is January 1, the official birthday for all thoroughbreds. Chad ran second in the 1984 Kentucky Derby to Swale. His bloodline includes three Kentucky Derby Winners: War Admiral (1937), Bubbling Over (1929), and Northern Dancer (1964). His bloodline also includes Man 'o War, 20 of 21 starts. "Some say Man 'o War, is the greatest racehorse ever," Wally Burress says. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY: Sunrise at Egypt 2011-06-01 - Knifley RD, Columbia, KY - Photo by George Rice. Sunrise in the Country, June, 2011 George Rice took this picture. He writes, "A view of Janet Biggs' tobacco field to be, when it is set. The place is Egypt Community, George Rice farm. Sunrise and sunset in the country can be some of the most picturesque views found anywhere." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Old Photo: Columbia Methodist Church 2011-06-01 - 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY - Photo From Yvonne Marshall. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Highest GPA awards at John Adair Intermediate School 2011-06-01 - 202 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, LYU - Photo by Jennifer Mann. Tops in Academics: Trevor Smith had the highest grade point average in the 4th grade at John Adair Intermediate School, and Brandi Powell, center, and Lauren McQuaide tied for the top GPA in the 5th Grade. The plaques were presented on the last day of school, May 27, 2011. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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