Knifley Fire Chief C.R. Drakes asks for fees to go on tax bills 2015-04-15 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Knifley Area Fire Department Chief C.R. Drake read from prepared notes as the lead-off presenter requesting that Fire Dues be included on tax bills, and cited statutes which permit them to be included. Fiscal Court approved asking County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin to draft a county ordinance for a 1st Reading, possibly as soon as the regular May 12, 2015 session of Fiscal Court. Breeding Area Fire Department is also requesting the change, which will mean that payment of fire dues will not be a option, but an obligation. Mr. Drake stressed that the dues are "fees," and not a "tax," even though bill would be included on the tax statement. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair Fiscal Court, featured players, 14 Apr 2015 2015-04-15 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Adair Fiscal Court is the latest to structure the hierarchy at meetings, following the example of the Columbia City Council and the Adair County School Board, with top players in an elevated position. It's one of the distinct differences in style brought to county government since the new administration took office. Standing, above, is CJE Mike Stephens. From left, are Magistrates Perry Reeder (4), Sammy Baker (3), Daryl Flatt (2), and Harold Burton (1); Deputy CJE Holly Grimsley; (Stephens); Adair County CFO and session recording secretary Gayle Cowan; County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin; and Magistrates Billy Dean Coffey (5); Greg Caldwell (6); and Terry Hadley (7). The photo was taken at the Tuesday, April 14, 2015, regular session of the Adair Fiscal Court. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Picketts Chapel marker commemorates Gradyville Flood victim 2015-04-15 - Photo by Mike Watson. This is one of the grave markers that specifically commemorates the Gradyville Flood of Friday night, June 7, 1907. This one for little Lillian Irene Moss, daughter of N.H. and Louella Moss, born 9 June 1900, lost her life 7 June 1907, buried at Pickett's Chapel. - MIKE WATSON Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Big Boulder blocks KY 1274 near Morehead, KY 2015-04-15 - KY 1274 between Mt. Sterling to Morehead, KY - Photo by Wanda Birchfield, courtesy Jr. Stotts News Service. A huge boulder landed in the middle of Highway 1274 toward Morehead, KY, blocking traffic in each direction. The road was reopened at about 7pmET last night, April 14, 2015. - JR STOTTS Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wednesday's Adoptable Dog at GRAS 2015-04-15 - Green River Animal Shelter, 155 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Kim Sallee, Director, Green River Animal Shelter. This sweet little girl is needing a home. She is very playful and would be great with children. If interested please contact Green River Animal Shelter at 270-385-9655 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-5pmCT and Saturdays 10am-2pmCT. Phone 270-572-9943 after hours. Thanks, KIM SALLEE Director. More pets in CM Animals Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Judge Mike Stephens administers oath of office to Mike Keltner 2015-04-15 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County CJE Michael L. Stephens administered the oath of office to Mike Keltner, newly approved as the Adair County Emergency Management Director, succeeding 23 year veteran EMD Greg Thomas, who resigned effective Monday, April 13, 2015. Mr. Thomas will now devote full time as the Adair County 911 Supervisor. The ceremony followed the regular April 14, 2015, session of Adair Fiscal Court. Only a hint of a smile on Mr. Keltner's face gives away the part of the oath being administered. Yes. Citizens of Adair County can be assured that he, like his grandfather Jimmy Firquin former Adair CJE and legendary lawman, has never had anything to do with fighting a duel. For most of April 14, 2015, Keltner's first and only day as acting Emergency Management Director was a busy one, directing activities during a frenetic day of flooding. - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A bit of history puzzler: Old wind chime clapper 2015-04-15 - Gradyville, KY - Photo by Frances Salyers. Information please "I bought this wind chime at goodwill back around Christmas. It has the Courthouse,the old Columbia High School,the Miller Hotel,Col. William Casey home, and the Janice Holt Giles home. All of this is engraved on a metal plate. Has anyone ever seen one of these if so when was it made? Penny a friend of mine, wanted me to show you this and see if you could get some information." - FRANCES SALYERS. Readers may find Frances Salyers at her store, D & F Grocery & Deli, 4731 Edmonton Road, Gradyville (Columbia), KY. We'd especially appreciate it if information is also shared with readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com using the comments button with this photo. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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