It's coming down, one way or another 2013-01-18 - Indian Drive, Columbia, KY . Adair County High School Plant Operations Manager Ricky Bault recommended to the Adair County Board of Education that this house be razed. Mr. Bault said a disposal of asbestos will be the biggest cost involved. He estimated that at $2,000 and the total cost for removal at under $4,000. Superintendent Reed said that as long as the structure stands, the Board is obligated to keep it insured. The board gave its approval, 5-0, at last night's school board meeting, January 17, 2013. The approval allows Mr. Bault and Supt. Reed the latitude to get the job done as cheaply as possible. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

CWC students lead pledge of allegiance 2013-01-18 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Colonel Wm Casey second grade students, above waiting for the adults to settle down and join them and Chairman Floyd Burton, far right in the pledge of allegiance. The scene stealing kids are, from left, Trinity Burton from Cindy Walkers room, Kalli Bailey from Ms. Marsha Hixson's class, Wyatt Franklin of Lou Ann Coomer's room, Jessica Hamlett, from Gayle West's room, and Luke Stotts, from Angie Hixson's class. Angel Studer, was unable to attend to represent Kelly Robertson's class. Principal Patty Jones said that the Pledge of Allegiance is a part of the day start at CWC, and that the leaders are from those having a birthday on the any particular day. Superintendent Alan Reed, second from right told the assembly that the pledge will be a part of each meeting. Also standing, from left, Mike Harris (Div 5) and Quin Lasley (Div 2). The picture was taken Thursday, January 17, 2013. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Board of Education Chair Floyd Burton re-elected 2013-01-18 - 1204 Green - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County Board of Education Chair Floyd Burton (Div 4) was re-elected at the Thursday, January 17, 2013, Adair County School board. The vote was 4-0, with Mr. Burton's abstention. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wings of new elementary school will be color coded 2013-01-18 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Architect Gabe Jones shows a drawing of a hallway with the green and blue themes on the floor which will help Adair County Primary Center students find class rooms. They'll need only remember they are in the "blue" or "green" wing. Jones acknowledged that red is a great color, but told UL Cardinal fan and Vice Chair Joseph Payne (Div 3) that the color hadn't been an option. Despite rainy weather, the project is still on schedule, expected to be ready in time for 2013-14 school term opening day. At right, Mike Harris, Div. 1, looks on approvingly. The new school is a long time dream of Mr. Harris. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Greg Willis is back 2013-01-18 - 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Greg "Hollywood" Willis is back on the Adair County County School Board. As he was all through his first eight years, he was the first on the scene at the January 17, 2013, regular meeting of the board. Hollywood also cast the only dissenting vote last night, when he raised his hand for a "no" vote against a vote for a tobacco free Adair County School Campus. Mr. Willis represents Division One, the southernmost school division. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Blue Raider DeAntra Scott dunks one in win over Cumberland U 2013-01-18 - Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo LWC photo.. DeAntra Scott, a senior forward from Gosnell, AR, skies high for a dunk against Cumberland (Lebanon, TN) University on Thursday night, January 17, 2013. Lindsey Wilson won, 82-47. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Social Seniors study the inside of a computer 2013-01-17 - 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Susan Kell. During the Social Seniors Club today, Thursday, January 17, 2013 the members got to see the inside of the computer. "It is common for Seniors to be intimidated by the computer, so I felt that if they were to see what it looks like on the inside, they will learn that computers are not easy to break" says Kelli Claypool. Beulah Carter testifies "I always thought I would do something wrong and these classes have helped me to be more confident on the computer". The Social Seniors Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, Ky 42728. Pictured from left are Gladys Murrell, Lucille Lemmon, Ginger Swift, Beulah Carter, Mary Knight, and Instructor Kelli Claypool. - Kelli Claypool Photo taken January 17, 2013, at 11:15amCT. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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