A Worthwhile Upgrade 2013-04-15 - Photo by Pen. When the boys started playing the occasional game of chess, they found that our wooden travel set--an inexpensive souvenir from their uncle's trips--wasn't really comfortable for seriously learning the game. The slightest bump sent the light pieces scattering. Plastic and cardboard chess sets are available for $8 and less at discount stores, but they have similar problems. As with so many consumer goods these days, spending a little more can make the difference between "looks like it would work" and "is genuinely enjoyable to play." Pictured is the Executive Tournament Chess Kit available from sellers on Amazon for around $30. It includes a roll-up vinyl playing mat and large, triple-weighted, traditional Staunton pieces, plus a zip-up carrying case for trips to the park. Note: Links in this post are to our affiliates; sales through affiliate links may benefit this site. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dispatchers have Experience at KSP Post 15: 7.5 years here 2013-04-15 - Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer. These two dispatchers have 7.5 years experience - From left: Chad Bivens, Columbia, 3 years; Heather Finley, Columbia, 4.5 years, experience as dispatchers at KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dispatchers have Experience at KSP Post 15: 37.5 years here 2013-04-15 - Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer. 37.5 years of Experience - From left: Mark Coker, Campbellsville, 6 years; Miranda Luttrell- Telecommunication Shift Supervisor, 10 years-Russell Springs; Darron Bunch, Columbia, 21.5 years Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dispatchers have Experience at KSP Post 15: 74 years here 2013-04-15 - Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer. 74 years of Dispatching Experience at KSP Post 15: From left Tammy Wheeler - Telecommunications Supervisor, 12 years-Columbia; Derek Coffey, Jamestown, 23 years; Stacy Estes, Columbia, 15 years; Randy Adams, Somerset, 24 years Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Agriculture getting greener: Solar Cattle Feeders 2013-04-15 - 1011 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Few can help notice this equipment at Day & Day, a Solar Feeder. This model is seen being used for cattle on the company's website. The specs say it is designed to feed up to 20 cattle. It uses battery for storage for the solar power. It was Sunday and the store was closed when the photo was taken. Don't know if anyone has one in use in Adair County yet. Progressive Adair County farmer Mike Loy has six Solar Feeders in use - not sure of the size. An advantage is that cows snack feed instead of binge feed, according to Julie Combs at Day & Day. "That's much healthier for the animals," she said. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY: Shades of Spring green at Eunice, KY 2013-04-15 - KY 206, Eunice, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Afternoon sun provided this green farm scene East of Eunice, West of Neatsville on KY 206, in District 1 of Adair County, KY, Saturday, April 13, 2013. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bridges of Adair Co., KY: Barnett's Creek Style 2013-04-15 - Barnetts Creek Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. This sturdy, attractive bridge goes to private property across from Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church. It's constructed of steel railings and utilizes what looks to be railroad ties for the floor. It's one of several such bridges at entrances to homes and farms from about 1.5 miles of Barnett's Creek Road in the Pellyton Community of Adair County. This photo was taken Saturday, April 13, 2013. One note: The covered bridge in the community no longer stands. Any comments, clarifications or corrections welcome. -EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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