Swarm of honeybees saved 2014-05-14 - Pellyton, KY - Photo by Bill Troutwine. Bees pollinate 80% of produce and fruites - If we lose the honey bee we lose a huge portion of our food supply. We need honey bees, and they need us to help insure their survival. - BILL TROUTWINE Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bill Troutwine captures swarm of honeybees 2014-05-14 - Pellyton, KY - Photo by Bill Troutwine. Bee swarmI thought CM readers may enjoy a couple of pictures of a honey bee swarm I captured yesterday evening (5-13-14). I would like to encourage all your readers to help preserve the honey bee. Our bee population is in drastic decline nationally, and I understand here in Kentucky we lost around 50% of our bee population this last winter. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Election 2014: Joe Rogers for Adair County Judge Executive - II 2014-05-14 - Columbia, KY - Photo Campaign Photo. Vote for JOE ROGERS for Adair County Judge Executive As election-day approaches, I want to take this final opportunity to ask for the support of the Democratic community as I seek election for the office of Adair County Judge Executive. May 20th is rapidly approaching and it is time to choose the right candidate to run in the fall. I believe I am the right candidate. I have been the 6th district magistrate for 24 years and I feel that positions me uniquely to address the issues that are so important to my fellow Adair countians. I know the ins and outs of county and state government and have received ongoing (over 680 hours of) training and education as a government official over the course of my tenure. As an agribusiness man, I am acutely aware of the importance of managing money. I want the opportunity to ask the tough questions that need to be asked when presented with budgets and expense reports. The, "how" and "why", questions need answers before money is spent. This is part of the job, but far from its entirety. I have met with many people during my campaign and the concerns shared with me are the same concerns I have for our future. We need industry and business to come to Adair County, now, to address immediate needs. Past that, though, a vigorous, sustainable and growing economy is crucial for future generations. I promise to reach out to contacts I have in Frankfort and across the state while working diligently with state and local government to foster relationships that will guarantee success. Persons or industry looking to establish new business in Adair County will require a hospital. That is one reason it is imperative that we have a hospital here. The hospital is crucial for the welfare of the citizens of Adair County. I will not stand idly by and allow special interest groups or individuals to succeed at the expense of the citizens of this county. I want the opportunity to serve Adair County as County Judge Executive. I promise to put the people of this county first and foremost in any decision I make while in office. Sincerely, - Joe Rogers Paid for by Joe Rogers Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Downtown Columbia, KY: Full moon over clocktower 2014-05-14 - 500 Public Square - Photo CM Staff Photo. After an upbeat Fiscal Court meeting - Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014, there was a portentous full moon greeting those exiting the meeting. Lee Ann Jessee gave a report on progress at the Historic Adair County Courthouse and Ellen Zornes (That's Z-O-R-N-E-S) and Holly Grimsley presented the Trail Town, USA program which radiates from Downtown Columbia, where the centerpiece - the *Brass Rail - is the Historic Courthouse. (*Brass Rail - a symbol of pride. Term originated at Lindsey Wilson College, where an actual brass rail is maintained in military inspection readiness. Now the term is a part of the Adair County lexicon. See JIM: An Ornament to the Town for elaboration and a Brass Rail photo by Larry Smith which inspired the JIM Essay. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Karli Jessie Outstanding Ag Sophomore at UK 2014-05-14 - Lexington, KY - Photo from Kirby Hancock. Karli Jessie - She served as Adair County FFA president in 2012. She was recently recognized as Outstanding Sophomore in the UK College of Agriculture, Food, and the Environment. She has been on the Dean's List at UK for the past two years. Her parents are David and Holly Jessie of Columbia, KY. - KIRBY JESSIE. Her involvement while at the University of Kentucky and Community Involvement includes: Selected as a student of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics Class of 2016; Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, 2013-2014; Top 20% academically of UK freshman class, 2013; Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, 2013; Dean's List; Selected as an Explorations in Leadership Student; 2013 Internship with Commissioner of Agriculture, James Comer, freshman year, 2013; Blanding Tower Hall Government, 2012-2013; Member of Student Dietetic and Nutrition Association, 2012-Present; Volunteer at God's Pantry, 2013-Present; Volunteer for Plate It Up Kentucky, 2013; Camp Counselor at Center for Courageous Kids, 2013; Volunteer at Health Fair at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 2013; Volunteer at Peace Meals Gardening, 2013; Volunteer at Meals for Haiti, 2013; FFA Camp Chaperone, 2013. Internships: Student Consultant, August 2013-Present, Multimodal Communication Consulting Center, Lexington, KY; Kentucky Department of Agriculture Intern, January 14, 2013- April 26, 2013; Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Frankfort, Kentucky. This summer Karli received an internship with the YMCA and will be teaching youth classes, giving nutritional presentations, and helping members achieve healthier lifestyles. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Four-poster bed for sale 2014-05-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Giordano. Four-poster, super king bed for sale. It's beautiful and of very fine quality. MIKE GIORDANO. giordanom@lindsey.edu 813-442-1619 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Doug Beard postcard from Amsterdam 2014-05-13 - Amsterdam, Holland - Photo by Doug Beard. Doug Beard, Columbia, KY, is Manager, Global Strategic Meetings and Events, for Brown-Forman Company. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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