Three Amigos with photographic proof from Louisville, KY 2014-10-17 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Chairman Ben Loy, a known Democrat. Photographic proof of the dignified behavior and matching footwear may be seen in this picture by Adair County Democratic Party Chairman Ben Loy of the Three Amigos, also known Democrats, by the campaign bus of their hero, Alison Lundergan Grimes. That's, from left, Victoria Pike, Pam Shearer, and Cynthia Rowe, all of Adair County in front the Grimes bus. The photo was taken Wednesday night, 15 Oct 2014, after the Grimes rally at the Convention Center in Louisville, KY, where Hillary Clinton also spoke. Larry Smith, a local radio political analyst, says Grimes is a spellbinder: "She can work up a crowd." He said. "She's another Bill Clinton." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Dr. Ronald P. Rogers for Columbia City Council 2014-10-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo Campaign photo. To the Voters and Citizens of Columbia. I am Dr. Ronald P. Rogers, candidate for re-election to the Columbia City Council. I am a lifelong resident of Adair County except for brief periods away in college of chiropractic college. My family now live in the same residence on Jamestown Street that I have called home since 1956. I am the son of Clevis Rogers and Barbara Jean Barger Rogers Logston. I was raised by my grandparents, Chelsie & Mary D. Barger, the founders of Barger Insurance Co. I am married to the former Gayle Gilpin of Campbellsville. We have two sons, Adam Rogers, a Doctor of Chiropractic in Bowling Green, KY, and Matthew Rogers, who is a civil engineer in the same city. Adam is married to the former Lauren Glasgow of Columbia. Matthew is married to the former Leslie Bennett of Columbia. Matthew and Leslie have two sons, Bryant Rogers, 5, and Hudson Rogers, nearly 2. I am a lifelong member of the Columbia Baptist Church. It has been my privilege to serve the people of Columbia on he City Council a total 13 years, giving me a chance to see how all levels of City Government works. My focus has been, and will be on infrastructure and economic development In my professional life, I have promoted good health and healthy lifestyles and to that end, I have worked for and will continue to work for parks and trails, , safe streets and more and safer sidewalks. Athletics have played a big role in my life, and I've continued to support Adair County High School teams as team doctor for many years. I am a graduate Adair County High School, of Lindsey Wilson (Junior) College, Western Kentucky University and Logan College of Science & Chiropractic and strongly support education at all levels. I believe Columbia is a the greatest community there is and that an even brighter future is lies just ahead, if we all work together with enthusiasm and unity. I ask for your vote and support on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Thank you. - Dr. Ronald P. Rogers Paid for by the candidate, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Little Eli has charmed Sara Coop - and everyone else he meets 2014-10-17 - Campbellsville University - Photo by Natalie Burdette . Little Eli Burdette's big smile says he likes Columbia's retired Adair County teacher Sara Coop, who taught at Col. Wm. Casey for 25 years and continues to support education every day as she did recently for her alma mater, the Campbellsville University School of Education. Eli, who will be 8 months old on October 26, is the son of Natalie and Ryan Burdette of Lebanon, KY. Natalie works in CU's Office of Development. - Linda Waggener, Campbellsville University. (Photo from Eli's mom) Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Judy Duvall welcomes ribbon cutting guests to A Barn Affair 2014-10-17 - Turkey Trot Farms, 1275 Brock-Burris Road, Gradyville, KY - Photo ColumbiaMagazine.com (c). Judy Duvall Events Planner, for A Barn Affair spoke to guests at the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for "A Barn Affair" at Turkey Trot Farm, as Sue Stivers, Executive Director of Columbia Adair County Tourism, left, Larry Sanner, far left, and Ron Hopper, far right, look on. Duvall told the gathering that the A Barn Affair will be synergistic for lots of local businesses - caterers, restaurants, lodging, and more. Many weddings, she said, will mean whole groups of acquaintances will be traveling to Gradyville for the weddings and will be staying nearby hotels, and eating in local restaurants and visiting local tourist attractions. With the average number of close friends on each side of the family around 250, the potential impact on the tourist related sales is staggering. CJE Ann Melton, who was also there, echoed the thought. "This development will have a big impact on the local economy. It's going to help." Duvall said that already, a number of wedding bookings have been made. She also emphasized that A Barn Affair will regularly present entertainment, and catered meals, including barbecues and pig roasts will be held often. The - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Ann Melton, candidate for Adair Co. Judge Executive 2014-10-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo Ann Melton campaign photo. A message to the voters from Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Adair County for allowing me to serve as Judge Executive for the past eight years. Serving the community I love so much has truly been an honor and a blessing. I am a life-long resident of Adair County, and the daughter of Dan and Peggy Waggener. I have been married to Gary Melton for 30 years, the son of Herman and Madge Melton. Gary and I have six children and twelve grandchildren. As a candidate for County Judge Executive, I humbly ask for your consideration, and your vote in the upcoming November election. My administrative staff and I are always working with the best interest of Adair County in mind. The staff consists of Barry Corbin, Treasurer, Gale Cowan, Finance Officer, Lisa Greer, Administrative Assistant, Patty Nall, Secretary, Alexis Jennings, Jobe Darnell, Road Supervisor, A.L. Sinclair, PRIDE Coordinator and Solid Waste Manager, Greg Thomas, Emergency Management and 911 Director, Sandy Ford, GRAS Director. I am very proud of each of these individuals for their hard work and dedication to our county. In addition to these individuals we have some of the most dedicated employees you will find anywhere. Over the past eight years I have been successful in bringing over 7 million dollars to Adair County in additional money for projects and road improvements. We have worked closely with the Economic Development Board and the Chamber of Commerce to create additional jobs for our citizens. Although we have yet to be successful in bringing large industry to Adair County we have helped grow several businesses. We hope as the economic climate improves we will be more successful with larger industry. Adair County is a great place to live and I especially appreciate the many friendships I have made and the kindness you have shown to me. I look forward to the campaign and visiting with you in your homes in the next month. My job is very demanding and takes a great deal of my time. If I miss visiting you in your home I ask for your consideration and vote on November 4th. Thanks so much, - Ann Paid for by the candidate, Ann Melton Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Trey Grayson will be panelist on KHIPP forum elections 2014-10-16 - Badgett Academic Support Center Banquet Hall, 110 University DR, Campbellsville, KY. - Photo from Campbellsville University. Trey Grayson will be one of three on the panel when Campbellsville University's Kentucky Heartland Institute for Public Policy (KHIPP) will present a forum on "Elections 2014 and 2015" at 4pmCT/5pmET, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014 in the Banquet Hall of the Badgett Academic Support Center at 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. Grayson served as the director of Harvard University’s Institute of Politics. While at Harvard, Grayson was known as an expert on the political views of millennials and the role of technology in politics and government. Prior to his time at Harvard, he was a two-term Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The youngest Secretary of State in the country at the time of his election, Grayson was recognized as a national leader in government innovation, business services, election administration and civic education and served as chair of the Republican Association of Secretaries of States and the president of the National Association of Secretaries of State. Before entering politics, he was an attorney with the law firms of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald and Keating, Muething & Klekamp. He received an A.B. in government from Harvard College in 1994 and a JD/MBA from the University of Kentucky in 1998. He lives in He lives in Boone County with his wife, Nancy, and his daughters, Alex and Kate. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ronnie Ellis will be panelist on KHIPP forum oncoming elections 2014-10-16 - Badgett Academic Support Center Banquet Hall, 110 University DR, Campbellsville, KY. - Photo from Campbellsville University. Ronnie Ellis will be one of three on the panel when Campbellsville University's Kentucky Heartland Institute for Public Policy (KHIPP) will present a forum on "Elections 2014 and 2015" at 4pmCT/5pmET, Tuesday, 28 Oct 2014 in the Banquet Hall of the Badgett Academic Support Center at 110 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. Mr. Ellis state reporter for CNHI Newspapers in Kentucky. He graduated in 1975 from Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in English and journalism. He has worked more than 20 years as photographer, reporter and columnist with a couple of stints outside news business working for the United Way. Ellis' work with the Frankfort Bureau of CNHI News Service allows him to cover state government, the General Assembly, politics for Kentucky papers and produce a weekly column. He was formerly a news reporter for the Glasgow Daily Times for more than 20 years, and he worked briefly for the Henderson Gleaner in the late 1980s. He has won several Kentucky Press association awards for photography, reporting, editorial writing and columns. Ellis was born in Glasgow, Ky. He has two children, a daughter Scottie, and son Jack. - Joan C. McKinney, CU Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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