Winners in CWC Top Grand Prize drawing 2013-01-02 - Col. Wm. Casey School, 220 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY - Photo by Pam Phipps, CWC photo. Autumn Price, Tristen Keith and Evan Smith were the winners in the grand prize box tops drawing held on December 14, 2012 at Col William Casey Elementary. Student's names were entered into the drawing once for every ten box tops submitted. Names will continue to be added for a second drawing in May, 2013. Students also earn prizes for collecting box tops throughout the year. Money earned from the box tops is used to purchase much needed school equipment such as iPads and document cameras. Thanks to everyone who saves box tops for Colonel William Casey school. - Pam Phipps Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky - American Eagle at Marrowbone, KY 2013-01-01 - Marrowbone, Cumberland Co., KY - Photo by Kelli Claypool. On a country drive this morning, we spotted this majestic eagle. What a great way to welcome in 2013 with something so beautiful! Photo taken by Kelli Claypool. Date: January 1, /2013. Location: Marrowbone, Kentucky. - KELLI CLAYPOOL Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: New Year's Meal 2013-01-01 - Shelby County, KY. - Photo by Pen. Corned beef, cabbage, and black eyed peas. (Clicking ReadMore links to a letter of admonition from the Crusty Ol' Fool, the COF, who was concerned about the "tea" in the glass. Linked to that letter is another, up close out take, a photo revealing in High Proof the source of the Bonded in Bond tea they pour at Col. Taylor's manufactory in Frankfort, KY.) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy New Year - from the Claibornes 2013-01-01 - The Holler, Old Clearsprings Road, Ozark, KY - Photo by Shamarie Claiborne. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Jefferson Co., KY: Snow on December 29, 2012 2012-12-31 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Alex Morgan Alexandria K. Photos. Alex Morgan of Alexandria K. Studios captured this winter scene in Louisville, KY on Saturday, December 29, 2012. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Christina White is ACES and District essay winner 2012-12-31 - ACES, 870 Indian DR, Columbia, Ky - Photo by Jennifer Mann. Each year AARP, along with Adair County Retired Teachers, sponsor the Grandparent of the Year Essay Contest for 5th graders. Prizes for the winners were awarded on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the respective schools. Above at Adair County Elementary, Robbie Harmon principal, Christina White school winner and district wide winner, Rita Campbell retired teacher, Jamie Shelley 5th grade teacher. - Rita Campbell Paired photo. See also: Grandparents essay winner at JAIS: Jeanene Pike Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy New Year from Larry Smith 2012-12-31 - 101 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Innocent Bystander. Larry Smith likes to have a wall full of prints, photos and memorabilia with plenty of provenance at both the Big Dawg 99.9, above, in Campbellsvile, KY, and at The WAVE, 92.7 FM Columbia/Russell Springs. Behind him, on the left, is a collectible Fred Thrasher print depicting a Fourth of July parade on Main Street. Next is a yellow poster for the Elvis concert which was never held. Elvis died the day before it was to be held. Next, there's a photo of Larry shaking hands with Dakota Meyer on Dakota Meyer Day in Greensburg, KY. That photo also has Governor Beshear, Senator David Givens, and others. At the far right, a black and white photo shows Larry Smith while on the air at WHAS in Louisville. And one photo shows legendary Taylor County radio man Tommy Kerr. Larry sends a Happy New Year to all! Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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