School Board moments: Angie Neat 2011-03-22 - 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Little moments of theater make attendance at Adair County School Board Meetings more than worth skipping a frustrating night of Tv. Last night, migrant program teacher Angie Neat, her voice occasionally choked with emotion, provided perhaps the most memorable time of all as she related the rewards she gets visiting in the homes of families here for a season of work. Perhaps the long slow applause was for them all, but she was the last of the three speakers, and the impression was that the audience was recognizing the presence of another individual whose quiet efforts, collectively, are the heart of Adair County's greatness, those people you know would rather being doing the job they have, with excellence, than be Governor of Kentucky. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A Tradition of Excellence: ACHS cheerleaders 2011-03-22 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Ballou Twin Loreta Adams, who held cheers for four years at Adair County High School on a squad which included her sister Juanita (McQueary now) wouldn't have missed the arrival of the champions caravan coming over Jamestown Hill in the background. Her granddaughter, Molly Keen, is a cheerleader. Barger Insurance, where Molly's dad Stephen Keen works, was decked out in "Molly" signs. Mrs. Adams was a member of the acknowledge greatest class ever, ACHS 1958, a vintage year. Just ask us. -Ed Waggener, ACHS 1958 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Renaissance Man and his creation for Southside robotics team 2011-03-22 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Graham & Coach Pen. Graham Waggener right photo by Pen has just finished a robot from a kit left photo, by Graham as part of Southside school's robotics team program. Pen is the volunteer coach for the robotics team, which will compete at an event at UK later. Graham's other interests include math, art, archeology, basketball, soccer - and butterfly charming. He's been fortunate to be able to attend a Southside school, a Knifley Grade Center kind of place - under 300 enrollment - with a friendly village atmosphere, smack dab in an intra-urban neighborhood in one of Kentucky's top 25 fastest growing cities. Granddad Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Cumberland Co., KY: Grider Farm Swinging Bridge 2011-03-22 - From KY 704, Cumberland Co., KY - Photo by Johnnietta Jessie. Swinging Bridge: "My youngest son and I were out sight-seeing on Sunday. I was telling him about the communties his ancestors were from. I took this shot on Hwy. 704. This long swinging bridge goes across Crocus Creek on the Grider farm in Cumberland Co.," Johnnietta Jessie writes with wonderful take on a Cumberland Co. signature attraction - one of hundreds of unforgettable scenes there - on a road meant to be driven very slowly, and savored. Seen in the ColumbiaMagazine group on Flickr. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

National Champions, back home at Adair Co. High School 2011-03-22 - 526 Indian DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Best of the Best - A Tradition of Excellence: The National Champion Super Big Varsity Cheerleading champions of America. The Adair County High School Cheerleaders were back at Adair County High School yesterday afternoon after accomplishing all they dreamed or hoped of doing at the CANAM national competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and were proudly displaying the permanent banner and the huge trophies they won there. The importance of their victory was affirmed by the huge turnout waiting for them at the school, and, again last night, when Superintendent Darrell Treece made special note of the cheerleaders at the Adair County Board of Education meeting. Coach Julie McQueary will be sending names to be added for this photo, later; but here's the Roster: The 2010-2011 ACHS Cheerleaders are Alex Matney, Molly Keen, Keri Legg, Breanna Meeks, Jayce Stone. Lauren Bridgewater, Rachel Burris, Peyton Antle, Taylor Hodges, Casey Hadley, Brooklyn Wilson, Danielle Foster, Lauren Janes, Keri Beth Rowe, Danielle Robertson, Katie Stone, Cynthia Smith, Sarah Howard, Hayley McQueary, Aliza Martin, Rachel Stephens, Ashley Perkins, Kelsie Redmon, Cally Wilson, Angel Burton, Madelyn Murrell, Tessa Pyles and Shelby Rodgers. The Coaches are Julie McQueary and Jessica VanArsdale. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACHS players named to All 5th Region teams 2011-03-22 . Two ACHS basketball players, Indian Junior Kyle Young and Lady Indian Senior McKenzie Martin, were voted to the 5th Region All-Season Team by the coaches of the 5th Region Coaches Association. The awards banquet was held on March 14, 2011 in Springfield, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Greek Salad 2011-03-21 - Photo by Pen. Red onion, cucumber, tomatoes and salad greens, plus lots of oregano and parsley, tossed with lemon juice and olive oil. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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