Charles (Sparky) Sparks Reflection Park: The Fireman Statue 2011-10-09 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Rodney Thompson. A Statue representing all Firemen stands in the center of the Charles (Sparky) Sparks Reflection Park dedicated Thursday, October 6, 2011. In the background is the Columbia Fire Department's Ladder One fire truck. -RODNEY THOMPSON Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Charles (Sparky) Sparks Reflection Park: CJE, Mayor 2011-10-09 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Rodney Thompson. Adair Co. CJE Ann Melton and Columbia Mayor Mark Harris spoke together at the dedication of the Charlie (Sparky) Sparks Reflection Park dedication in Campbellsville, KY on Thursday, October 6, 2011, with Charlie Sparks' family members seated in the front row. The park is located at the Area 14 Firefighters training center, on the Old Greensburg Road, between KY 210, Campbellsville University, and Broadway/US 68/KY55. -RODNEY THOMPSON Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Charles (Sparky) Sparks Reflection Park dedicated Oct. 6, 2011 2011-10-09 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Rodney Thompson. The Charles Sparks Reflection Park was dedicated Thursday, October 6, 2011. It is located at the Campbellsville, KY Area 14 training facility. After the loss of Charlie Sparks, Charles Shaw and the Area 14 staff wanted to pay tribute to him, their staff and all emergency personnel across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Speakers at the ceremony included, from Columbia, KY, Brother Terry White, Bro. Raymond Martin, Mayor Mark Harris and Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton. John Chowning, Vice President of Campbellsville University, led the invocation at the ceremony. The wayside marker at the park is shown above. -RODNEY THOMPSON Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

This place matters: ACGS calendar reprints requested 2011-10-09 - Photo Linda Waggener of Calendar by Printing Creations; artwork by Joyce Coomer. The Adair County Genealogical calendar printed in 2006 featuring a different courthouse photo and/or drawing on each month, along with a bit of history, has seen recents requests for reprints. The copy photographed here at Downtown Days belongs to Lee Ann Jessie. The calendar was produced as a fundraiser by the Adair County Genealogical Society and was printed by Printing Creations. The calendar is being considered for reprinting. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Courthouse matters, ask ACMS student Jacob Schilling 2011-10-09 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo Linda Waggener. Adair County Middle School seventh grader Jacob Schilling, pictured above during Columbia's annual Downtown Days, demonstrates the best hope for those trying to assure restoration of the historic courthouse. He stopped by the booth under the banner that read 'this place matters' and studied all the material on the easel documenting the courthouse history. Jacob's questions about how it had been done and by whom, and when, and could he climb up into the tower, reinforced the absolute answer to all the questions of why restore it -- because it matters to our future, to the future of young Adair Countians like him, future leaders, historians, architects and artists, who need it to help build thoughts and dreams on. Jacob, son of Jorje Schilling and Jacob Payne, represents the first Youth Ambassador in the efforts to preserve and restore the county seat landmark. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Downtown Days: Sue Ann, Amy Collins helped courthouse efforts 2011-10-09 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo Linda Waggener. Sue Ann Collins held a shirt up to Amy Collins to measure and help her decide the best size t-shirt to get at the booth under the banner that read 'This Place Matters'. Their early morning purchase was one more step in the courthouse fundraising efforts. All around the two in the center were Downtown Days booths and activities. The weather was perfect for a good day for all. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Downtown Days: This place matters 2011-10-09 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo Linda Waggener. Renea and Mike Watson and Lee Ann Jessee were three of the five Adair Heritage Association members working at the information and fundraising booth during the Downtown Days festival in the interest of courthouse restoration. They were joined later by members Ted Caldwell and Linda Waggener. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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