Birds of Kentucky: Great Blue Heron in Flight 2013-08-23 - Shelby Co., KY - Photo by Pen. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sarah McQuaide receives special recognition 2013-08-23 . Sarah McQuaide center was given a Special Recognition by the Adair County School Board last night for the initiative she took to give books destined for discards to the International Book Project. (See Story: Sarah McQuaide helps give surplus JAIS books a new life by Shamarie Claiborne). Superintendent Alan Reed, left, is telling the crowd how much he appreciated the effort to save books. "I never like to see a book thrown away, either," he said. At right is Division 5 Board Member Mike Harris. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Backyard Burger 2013-08-23 - Photo by Pen. Run through the garden, with a side of tots. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Board Member from Division 1: Greg Willis, alway 1st 2013-08-23 - 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. First Division School Board Member Greg Willis has, from his first days on the school board, made it a practice to be the first to arrive. That's getting a bit difficult these days, as Superintendent Reed and Chairman Floyd Burton are arriving earlier and earlier. Somehow, it seems that when things are upbeat, there's excitement in the process, bigger and bigger crowds are on hand. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Supt. Reed recognizes Terry Loy special award 2013-08-23 - 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County School Superintendent Alan Reed right holds a special plaque presented to Terry Loy, Senior Construction Manager for Branscum Construction, center for efforts "above and beyond" in the successful on-time completion of Adair County Primary Center. School was being held, children were being taught, in just 13 months - for a project which normally would have taken 18 months. The board meeting was a night of celebrations and recognitions. At left, David Jones, Director of Student Transportation, received recognition for his department being named the best in the state of Kentucky. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

ACPC 2nd Graders lead Pledge of Allegiance. Make History 2013-08-23 - 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. A group of Adair County Primary Center Second Grade students led the pledge of allegiance last night at the Adair County School Board's Special Regular Meeting, Thursday, August 22, 2013. In so doing, they made history as the first group ever of Adair County Primary Center Rockets to lead the pledge at a school board meeting, Principal Patty Jones noted. The kids are, from left, Coliin Sanders, Jetson Grant, Kelci Walker, Sarah Collins, William Rowe, Joshua Farmer, Mason Caldwell, Tyler Meachem, and Jake McQueary. Behind them, from left are Board members Mike Harris, Quin Lasley, Superintendent Alan W. Reed, and School Board Chairman Floyd Burton. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Herbst family at white coat ceremony for Alan Herbst 2013-08-22 - Philadelphia, PA - Photo Herbst family photo. From left Cody Herbst, David Herbst, Alan Herbst, Rosie Herbst, Christin Herbst and Les Herbst attended University of Pennsylvania's White Coat Ceremony where Alan received his white coat and stethoscope. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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