The Turtleman and Mr. Smith 2012-01-20 - Photo Innocent bystander. "The Turtleman, the dude on the right, is a regular on my show at 99.9 the Big Dawg. On Christmas Day he called me and said he was coming to visit me Christmas day. So we met for a radio interview, It wa unpromoted and un-advertised, but a huge crowd showed up at the studio. it was crazy!!! The Turtleman has made regular appearances on Leno, CNN and other big networks including his show 'The Call of the Wildman' on the Animal Planet network," Larry Smith writes. Smith is the other dude in the photo above, internationally famous in his own right, as the signature morning voice of The WAVE, 92.7 FM, and he, as either he claims, is the signature voice of The Big Dawg, 99.9 FM, in the afternoon, or, as so many believe, it's his clone or Evil Twin at work over there. Either way, they're famous as Larry Smiths. In real life The Turtleman is Ernie Brown, Jr, Lebanon, KY inhabitant. Here, by the way, is a link to a "Call of the Wildman" video: Animal Planet Videos: Call of the Wildman: Armadillo Chaos!. Smith counts the Turtleman as one of the three factors which have made South Central Kentucky the epicenter of the universe in just the past year. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chuck Hinman: Huskers fan 2012-01-19 - Nebraska - Photo a friend of Chuck Hinman. January 19, 2012 is long time CM columnist Chuck Hinman's birthday. The University of Nebraska football fan would have been 90 years old today. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair 4-H Ham Project underway for 2012 2012-01-19 - Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Debbie Cowan. Cowan's Hams: Gabe Cowan and Brady Cowan worked on the ham project, Monday,January 16, 2012 at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ray Wells Named NSCAA, and Brine NAIA National Coach of Year 2012-01-19 - Photo from Lindsey Wilson College. National NAIA Soccer Coach of the Year - Ray Wells, center, Chad Luttrell, left representing the award's sponsor, Mondo Sports Surfaces, and Paul Payne, right, NSCAA president and men's coach at Bloomsburg University Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Real Olympics Poster emphasizes Grade 13 2012-01-18 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. ACHS Art Students Poster headed for display at Galt House:: Each year the Kentucky School Boards Association invites districts to design banners for display at the annual conference. The theme for this year's training event is "College and Career Readiness: Kentucky's real 2012 Olympics". Adair County High School seniors Brandy Parson, left and Courtney Janes, right, designed the banner, which captures the spirit of the new emphasis on "Grade 13". Ms. Debra Wimmer, art instructor at ACHS accompanies the students. The banner will be displayed next month at the Galt House in Louisville. It will hang alongside others from Kentucky's school districts and remind attendees of schools' primary focus - learning and learners. "Coming up with the idea took forever," said Janes. Alan W. Reed, Federal Programs/Media Relations, Adair County School District, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Beginner gardening classes deadline is January 24, 2012 2012-01-18 - Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY - Photo By Wendy Butler Burt. A reminder from Wendy Burt that gardening starts in just a few weeks, and the time to plan and get ready is here - and the Adair County Extension office has issued a Last Call to sign up for a five session beginner gardener program starting January 24, 2012, to help new gardeners begin and experienced gardeners expand their knowledge of gardening. The session will be two hours each and will be taught by Extension Agents and Master Gardeners. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Carol Roy: Better nutrition for Adair Co. school kids 2012-01-18 - Adair County School District, 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Alan W. Reed. Carol Roy, Food Service Director, says the Adair County School District is committed to making its menu even more healthy and appealing. At last nights January 17, 2012 school board meeting, Roy presented the Nutrition and Physical Activity Report Card. Roy says school system has replaced breaded chicken patties with leaner grilled patties, has replaced all flavored milks with fat free varieties, and now includes fresh fruit daily at no charge to students and parents. It costs more money, but we feel our kids are worth it, she said. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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