Kingsford employees at Summer Shade, KY earn certificates 2011-02-17 - Summer Shade, KY - Photo Western Kentucky University. Summer Shade, KY: Eighteen Kingsford Charcoal employees at Summer Shade, in South Metcalfe County, KY, recently earned Certificates in Occupational Safety and Health in a partnership between Kingsford and Western Kentucky University. Above, not particularly in order, are Christina Ballard, Leslie Banewicz, James Blythe, Jeff Blythe, Richard Branham, Harold Carter, Rodney Carter, Jerry Chandler, Daniel Coe,Brenda Crumpton, Gregory Dennison, James Dubree, Brenda Farmer, Denitra Myatt, Brian Schuck, Jimmy Tooley,James Walbert. Not pictured (Billy Goodner). The faculty for the program was Ritchie Taylor and Vijay Golls. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Community Ventures leaders on Dialogue on Public Issues 2011-02-17 - Photo from Campbellsville University. Campbellsville University's John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU, right,interviewed Kevin Smith, left, president and chief executive officer of CommunityVentures Corporation, and Pam Russell, executive vice president of Community VenturesCorporation, on Campbellsville University's WLCU's show "Dialogue on Public Issues."The show will air Sunday, February 20, 2011, at 8amET; Monday, February 21 at 1:30pmETand 6:30pmET, and Wednesday, February 23 at 1:30pmETand 7pmET. The show is aired on Campbellsville cable Channel 10. Campbellsville University photo by Linda Waggener. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Veterans Appreciation day: A hero, deep in thought 2011-02-17 - Adair Annex, 424 Public SQ, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. A quiet hero Retired Kentucky State Police Officer John Humkey is one of Adair County's most honored citizens. Though most know of his exemplary civilian service, not so many know that the Marion Co., KY, native is also a hero of the Korean War, where his actions earned a Silver Star, one of the nation's highest military awards. The Silver Star is given for "gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Vietnam Memorial Highway: Joe Hare, Vietnam 2011-02-17 - Adair Veterans Memorial Highway, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Vietnam War Veteran Joe Hare attended the AVMH dedication ceremony in National Patriot Riders gear. His patriotic family has sent men to serve in World War II, Korea, and Vietham. In the left hand side of the photo, from left, are Sixth District Magistrate Joe Rogers, talking with Billy Murrell, World War II veteran. Members of the Adair County Murrell family have fought in the nation's battles from the War with Mexico, to World War I and World War II. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Veterans Highway dedication: Gary Melton, Vietnam Veteran 2011-02-17 - Adair Veterans Memorial Highway, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. From an Adair County family whose members have served in many wars, former Adair County Sheriff Gary Melton served in Vietnam. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Pup is lost. Family misses him: Awesome reward 2011-02-16 - Photo by Amy Scott. Golden Retriever Missiong: We are missing our Golden Retriever mix male dog from the Gradyville area. He's been gone a couple weeks now, so we're concerned he met an untimely demise. However, you'd make the kids very happy if anyone had a lead on him. He answers to the name of "Pup" and is very friendly (270) 378-3138. -Amy Scott PS: Amy Scott writes:Reward I would like to update my post about the missing male Golden Retriever mix in Gradyville by adding a $200 reward, a pretty awesome homemade apple pie, and my eternal thanks for his return. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Veterans Day: Judge Elliott, Commander Luttrell 2011-02-16 - 424 Public SQ, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. Retired District Judge Roger Elliott left and Columbia VFW Post No. 6097 Commander Jimmy Luttrell, were among the large gathering for the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Valentine's Day, 2011. While serving as judge, Mr. Elliott was a resident of Liberty, KY, but now resides in Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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