Family members gather for bus honoring Sparky 2012-08-21 - Adair County School Campus, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Members of the family of Charles Victor Sparks - Sparky - from left his wife and son, Tammy Akin Sparks and Trent Sparks, his mother and father, Helen Sparks and Charles Sparks, Sr., posed with two Superintendents, former Superintendent Darrell Treece, back row in whose administration the grant from the Crusade for Children was secured, and far right, current Superintendent Alan W. Reed, in whose administration the Charles Sparks Memorial Bus was accepted. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Judge Executive Ann Melton 2012-08-21 - 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton presided at a meeting of the Adair County Court which tonight made perhaps the most courageous decision in the history of the court - to borrow $1.5 million dollars for a cash infusion which guarantees hope for the hospital's survival and future growth. An Adair Judicial Center Courtroom was the venue for the special called meeting, which began at 5pmCT, Tuesday, August 21, 2012, and lasted a bit over two hours, with the packed courtroom often quieted by a number of eloquent speakers, including those in the audience. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Flatwoods Diner is Bicycle Friendly 2012-08-21 - 1849 Wheeler Hill Road, The Flatwoods, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Another Adair County Business joins the movement to provide Bicycle Friendly locations. The Decal was posted Tuesday, August 21, 2012, by owner Matt Baker, in honor of Coach David Grigsby and his Lindsey Wilson College Cycling Teams. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(AD) Taylor Rural Health 2012-08-21 - Photo courtesy TRH. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Grilled Chicken 2012-08-21 - Photo by Pen. Grilled chicken with a rustic chimichurri sauce, made from fresh parsley, garlic and olive oil. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County School Bus No. 16 honors Sparky 2012-08-21 - 202 Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Adair County Bus Driver James Allen Coomer pulled Bus No. 16 in front of John Adair Intermediate School for a special event honoring fallen firefighter Charles "Sparky" Sparks. The bus was purchased with a Crusade for Children Grant, and Sparky's fellow Columbia/Adair County Firefighters, along with firefighters at Breeding and Knifley, were able to coordinate with the Adair County School Board to have the bus carry Sparky's Fire Department Number, 16. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(Ad) Parks & Rec Golf Tournament August 25, 2012 2012-08-21 - 275 Country Club RD, Columbia, KY - Photo by Greg Thomas. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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