Emily Phillips new representative for The Center 2011-02-09 - 2292 U.S. 27 S., Somerset, KY - Photo from the Center for Rural Developpment. Emily Phillips, community liaison and sales associate, will be traveling throughout Southern and Eastern Kentucky as a representative of The Center for Rural Development's management team. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Robert Flowers appointed to another post 2011-02-09 - 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Columbia City Councillor Robert Flowers, above at the February 7, 2011, City Council meeting, was appointed, on February 8, 2011, to the Columbia-Adair Utilities District Board by Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton. Flowers will replace Mitch Harris, whose term has expired. Flowers currently sits on the Columbia-Adair County Water Commission, which is scheduled to be abolished when the commission is merged with the C-A Utilities District. That should be around September 30, 2011, Utilities District General Manager Lenny Stone projected at the group's meeting Tuesday afternoon, February 8, 2011. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Judge Melton welcomes interim Westlake CEO 2011-02-09 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. "Everything is calm, cool, and collected," Interim Westlake Regional Hospital Administrator Rick Brown, standing, right told the Adair County Fiscal Court last night, Tuesday, February 8, 2011. The new CEO reported the condition of the hospital to CJE Ann Melton, standing, left earlier in the day, and offered to report to Fiscal Court each month during the hospital's transitional phase. Mr. Brown became interim CEO on Monday, February 7, 2011. He praised the employees and the medical staff. "You have a wonderful organization," he said. "Patients get great treatment. It's like a favorite neighbor is looking after you." Mr. Brown was accompanied to the meeting by Adair Hospital Board Chairman Jim Evans and Board Member Josh Harden. Also in the audience, was Board Member John Nall. In lower frame, from left, recording clerk Lisa Lee, and, back to camera Daryl Flatt, District 2 magistrate. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Christian Life Center: Possible Senior Center 2011-02-08 - 901 Hudson ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Columbia City Council voted to post $5,000 in earnest money, provided a matching $5,000 is posted by the Adair County Fiscal Court, to enter into negotiations to purchase the Christian Life Center at 901 Hudson ST (MAP) with the site serving as a Senior Citizens Center and as part of the the Columbia-Adair County parks system. The action was taken at the recommendation of Mayor Mark Harris at the February 7, 2011 City Council meeting. Update February 8, 2011: Fiscal Court voted unanimously to authorize the posting of $5,000 earnest money to hold property and while negotiations, approval of funding agencies is secured. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Downey Woodpecker and Dove 2011-02-08 - Snake Creek RD, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Peggy Spoon. A Downy Woodpecker, left and a dove share a snowy tree while waiting turns at Peggy and Fred Spoon's feeding stations.Seen in the ColumbiaMagazine group on Flickr. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Host Family meets LWC student Fabricio Morales 2011-02-08 - 104 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Jan and Jim Hadley left, were introduced to Fabricio Morales, Cancun, Quinterro, Mexico, for whom they will act as host during Fabricio's stay at Lindsey Wilson College. At far right is Fabricio's mentor at Lindsey, Head Tennis Coach Bill Shook. Local hosts are paired with International Students at Lindsey Wilson through the Friends of International Students Program. Also at the meeting, held at the Hadley's Daniel's Mexican Grill, were Suzy McAlpine, director of the program, and Friend of International Students George Kolbenschlag. Those interested in qualifying to be a Host Family should contact Ms. McAlpine in her office in the Cralle Student Union Building, 420 Helen Flatt DR, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. Ms. McAlpine can be reached by phone at (270) 384-8236. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Big Red Bikes program is expanding 2011-02-08 - 1601 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY - Photo from Western Kentucky University. Big Red on a Two-Wheeler with the slogan, "Let the Good Times Roll," is the logo for Western Kentucky's popular bicycle lending program, which is now undergoing expansion. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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