Arched entrance Charles de Gaulle would have loved 2013-05-10 - Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, 828 Russell Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. One can almost visualize the procession of bands, the cavalcades and dignitary convoys, the parades for heroes making passage through the dramatic new entrance to Lindsey Wilson Sports Park. For sure it will help make for better theater, and leave a memorable vision in the minds of those who pass through and and leave under it. Yesterday, Thursday, May 9, 2013, Lindsey Wilson Plant Operations Manager Mike Newton, white shirt, Jimmy Bottoms, blue and Danny Brockman walking up hill, red shirt were putting the finishing touches on one of the last major phases of construction for the Sports Park, an unmatched jewel which has become, the "New Face of Columbia," not only from the Louie B. Nunn Parkway, but now, on busy Russell Road as well. By last night, the globe lights were in place. Yet to be added: A sign between the arch standard on the right and the distinctive globe lamp, and the crowning touch, a Raider Bob on the entrance face. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Problems of getting launched in this world 2013-05-10 - Milltown Church Road, Columbia, KY. - Photo by Alexandra Morgan. My mom and sister found a baby bird and yelled for me to come and take photos of it. But as we took photos we realized we didn't know what to do with it because we didn't know where the mom was. We made sure it wasn't hurt and his wings were okay. The bird could move them up and down, so we assumed it fell when trying to learn to fly. We just placed it up in a tiny tree about 3 feet high and left it alone. the mother may have come back for it. We can't find it anywhere so maybe the mom rescued it. - Alexandra Morgan Photo taken Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Grand New Entrance for Lindsey Wilson Sports Park 2013-05-09 - Lindsey Wilson Sports Park, 828 Russell Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Final Touches are going on the new arched entrance to the Lindsey Wilson Sports Park. A big Raider Bob will be attached to the center plate of the arch, which is 19 feet tall at the center, 15 feet tall at the posts. The arch is 39 feet wide. It will have very soft light strips around the edges of the framework. Globe lamps were installed today on the entrance posts. To the left of the arch there will be a large sign welcoming sports fans to the park, which includes Blue Raider Stadium, Egnew Park for baseball, and Lindsey Wilson Park for softball. Construction of the project was completed by Mike Newton and the Lindsey Wilson Plant Operation Department at a cost of approximately one-third what it would have been had the project been opened for bidding. The arch was built by AJ - Anthony Janes and his Fabco company. Mark Jones and Gerald Lucas of Lindsey Wilson were the masons. Certified electricians Jimmy Bottoms and Danny Brockman of Plant Operations installed the lighting. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

First Grade Spelling winners and champion 2013-05-09 - Col. Wm. Casey School, 220 Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Bridget Rowe. The 2013 Col. Wm. Casey Elementary First Grade Spelling Bee: From left: Carter White, son of Joey and Elizabeth White; Ariena Jones, daughter of April and Timmy Franklin; Hallie Burton, daughter of Steve and Sarah Burton; Gracie Young, granddaughter of Teresa and Irvin Bertram; and grade-level winner, Andrew Kell, son of Susan Kell and the late Dr. Robert Kell. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ben Lowe to be on DPI with John Chowning 2013-05-09 - WLCU Broadcast Studios, 203 West Broadway, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Ye Wei (Vicky), CU photo. Campbellsville University's John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU, right, interviews Ben Lowe, director of Young Adult Ministries, Evangelical Environmental Network, for his "Dialogue on Public Issues" show. The show will air Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 8amET; Monday, May 13 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET; Tuesday, May 14 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET; Wednesday, May 15 at 1:30pmET and 6:30pmET; Thursday, May 16 at 8pmET and Friday, May 17 at 8pmET. The show is aired on Campbellsville's cable channel 10 and WLCU FM 88.7 at 8amET Sunday, May 12. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dog found at Country Place Apartments 2013-05-09 - Country Place Apartments, 306 Magnolia Dr Columbia, KY - Photo by Megan Hadley. I found this dog at Country Place Apartments last night. It's wearing a white flea collar, and is limping. Please post this as soon as possible, the landlord wants to take it to the animal shelter but I'm hoping that someone will claim it before that happens." Phone 270-384-1381. megan.hadley@lindsey.edu - MEGAN HADLEY" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Big Al: Suzanne Burton on a Segway 2013-05-09 - Photo by Big Al Owens. Riding safely on a Segway Suzanne Burton, daughter of Donald & Anna Burton, Burton Ridge, KY, now of Nashville, TN, rides a Segway with all the safety gear. - Big Al Owens Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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