Cleaning up illegal dumps is dangerous business
2019-03-07 - Adair County Extension Office, Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
In David Coomer's presentation on Solid Waste Management, he spoke about the hazards on the job. He shared this slide of a news clipping which chronicled a cleanup he knew about from personal experience. It read, "JAMESTOWN. Grenade found during cleanup: The routine work of a statewide cleanup project turned dangerous this week when cleanup crews found explosives in a Russell County illegal dump. About noon Tuesday, workers found a live M-79 grenade as they cleared garbage from the dump, about 12 miles south of Jamestown. Trooper Larry Henderson of the Kentucky State Police Bomb Squad disarmed the device in about 10 minutes. "We don't get called in on those very often, thank goodness," said Henderson, who has worked with explosives for 26 years. state and local officials are cleaning up illegal dumps along roads in Estill, Russell, Lawrence, Adair and Letcher counties as part of PRIDE Cleanup Week, which will run through Saturday. -- COMPILED FROM STAFF, WIRE REPORTS." (not dated). Comments | Permalink
2019-03-07 - Adair County Extension Office, Fairground Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
In David Coomer's presentation on Solid Waste Management, he spoke about the hazards on the job. He shared this slide of a news clipping which chronicled a cleanup he knew about from personal experience. It read, "JAMESTOWN. Grenade found during cleanup: The routine work of a statewide cleanup project turned dangerous this week when cleanup crews found explosives in a Russell County illegal dump. About noon Tuesday, workers found a live M-79 grenade as they cleared garbage from the dump, about 12 miles south of Jamestown. Trooper Larry Henderson of the Kentucky State Police Bomb Squad disarmed the device in about 10 minutes. "We don't get called in on those very often, thank goodness," said Henderson, who has worked with explosives for 26 years. state and local officials are cleaning up illegal dumps along roads in Estill, Russell, Lawrence, Adair and Letcher counties as part of PRIDE Cleanup Week, which will run through Saturday. -- COMPILED FROM STAFF, WIRE REPORTS." (not dated). Comments | Permalink
High waters behind Blair Park walking track
2019-03-07 - 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Walking around the back side of the Jim Blair Park and Recreation Center half mile track, I wished for development of the beautiful river bank. The water is in its rolling dark winter phase now and will be a clear gentle stream in spring and summer. What might be done to make it a usable climbing space? Comments | Permalink
2019-03-07 - 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Walking around the back side of the Jim Blair Park and Recreation Center half mile track, I wished for development of the beautiful river bank. The water is in its rolling dark winter phase now and will be a clear gentle stream in spring and summer. What might be done to make it a usable climbing space? Comments | Permalink
Nick Ratliff gives update at Saloma Baptist's Sunday service
2019-03-07 - Saloma, Taylor County, KY - Photo by Bro. John Chowning
Nick Ratliff, CU student touring in the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, gave an update at Saloma Baptist Church Sunday March 3, 2019 and received prayers and support. He is pictured with Coach Pete Hedgepath, left, and Bro. Jason England at right. Team members have the SBC logo on their uniforms and boats. The Christian fish symbol is on their uniforms, hats and boats with Philippians 4:13 as their team scripture: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Comments | Permalink
2019-03-07 - Saloma, Taylor County, KY - Photo by Bro. John Chowning
Nick Ratliff, CU student touring in the 2019 Bassmaster Classic, gave an update at Saloma Baptist Church Sunday March 3, 2019 and received prayers and support. He is pictured with Coach Pete Hedgepath, left, and Bro. Jason England at right. Team members have the SBC logo on their uniforms and boats. The Christian fish symbol is on their uniforms, hats and boats with Philippians 4:13 as their team scripture: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Comments | Permalink
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