Bill...
It really IS true...there's no age limit for folks who believe in Santa!

Santa, who is so very busy on Christmas Eve, took a short break and stopped in at our house for some pictures. Here, he is shown with my mother, Mary Dee Carter. When asked what she wanted for Christmas, she replied, "To continue to be able to work!"

Just wanted to share this with the "kids" everywhere!

Paulette Wasylycia

Heidi was very much in the Holiday Spirit with the Santa outfit and bow she wore Christmas Day!

Thank You,
Kevin and Robyn Ervin

Santa visited our daughter Payton Curtis in Gatlinburg this year! Even though the temperatures were in the 60's on Christmas Day, there was still some snow left high in the mountains to enjoy.

My sons, Bailey age 11 and Austin Houchens age 9 on Christmas Eve. Proud Parents: Jr. & Janelle Houchens

I want to share this picture of my mother, Sara Ruth Strange, and her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Thanks
David Strange

Bill - these are pictures of my grandson Turner Klapheke who lives in Tucson, Arizona. He rode the Polar Express with his parents Andy and Amanda and they then went on to the Grand Canyon. He was able to play in the snow for the first time in his memory.

Kentucky Headhunters put on a great show in Bowling Green Saturday night for a fund raiser. A large crowd came out and everyone had a great time.

Just wanted to share a picture of our newest addition, Haley Nicole Houchens (9 lbs. 8 oz., 21 inches). First baby of 2010 at The Medical Center, born 1-1-2010.

Parents: Chuck and Tara Houchens of Glasgow

Chuck Houchens

Bill, this is a picture of our grandchildren, Allie and Wells Dulaney. They live in Radford, VA and recently had 14" of snow. You can tell from the three faces of Wells' that things only got worse as far as he was concerned!

Tommy and Linda Wells

Just wanted to share with you one of the Hunt Family's many reason's for such a blessed Christmas this year. It's as if she is saying "Well--I guess it's alllll over now Nana"! (pictured is Halle Jane Trowbridge--daughter of Daniel and Holly Trowbridge and granddaughter of Doug and Pam Hunt and sister of Max Trowbridge and Great granddaughter of Jane and Ernest Hunt.)

This is cousins Jordan Bell and Mason Ferguson enjoying their time together on Christmas Eve. Thanks for allowing us to share photo. Submitted by: Phyllis Ferguson

This is two of our granddaughters Malayka & Kelsey Russell Nanna was gonna take their picture and they said Let's pretend we are asleep Santa might be watching Thanks for posting. Jerry & Stephanie McClellan

I wanted to share some pictures of our family at Christmas. This is what make our holidays so exciting and memorable each year! Our kids, Brandi, Johnathon, Ashley, Trevor and Riley and our grandkids Allen Thomas, Payden, Kaid, Kelton, Addison and Kennedi. As you can imagine there is never a dull moment when we are all together but it's alot of fun and we wouldn't have it any other way!

Thanks,
Sammy and Lisa Edmunds

Hello Mr. Anderson, the Glasgow Garden Club recently invited Hiseville Elementary school to participate in the National Garden Club Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest. Congratulations go to all 30 students who submitted posters from the 5th grade class. The winning poster was submitted by Erin Walton with Woodsy Owl depicting principles of taking an active role to care for the land through recycling, reusing, and reducing waste; planting trees; using natural resources wisely; and not littering. Her poster was sent on to the Garden Club of Kentucky, for the next round of competition.

Pictured winners are front row - 3rd place - Abbie Garmon, 2nd place - Sarah Lawson, 1st place - Erin Walton, back row - Glasgow Garden Club members - Ruth Young, Martha Nelson, and Sharon DeGiovanni.

Linda Craiger, Glasgow Garden Club

Snow day in Temple Hill 1-7-10, Elizabeth and Rachel Bertram.

Bill, this is a picture of our son, Brayden Emmitt. He really enjoyed the 1st snow of the year on January 7th. His favorite part was making snow angels as you can see. Thanks! Proud parents are John and Ashley Emmitt.

Here is a Picture taken on Saturday 1.9.10 off our deck.

Fred Miller

This is Kellen Thompson on Saturday 1-09-10 at his first UK game! He loved a visit from the Wildcat. He is the son of Scott and Annie Thompson.

Tori Buckley and Jentry Bowles (cousins) took advantage of the winter weather in Glasgow, Friday, January 8, 2010. After a couple hours of sledding and snowboarding, I believe Jentry (6) got the best of Tori (13).

Wanted to share my picture of all my beautiful little babies I provide childcare for playing in the snow and taking a nice nature walk looking at the beautiful snow covered fields. God has blessed me with the perfect job and the perfect set of kids to be with all day!

This is a picture of Barren River Lake at the Narrows....

Austin Berryman

Nanny’s 70th birthday adventure. Marie Crawhorn and granddaughter, Caroline Morrison enjoy their first sleigh ride together during our recent snow. They enjoyed the ride and will always remember that special day.

Thank you,
Deborah Morrison

Ethan Bertram's first birthday...

Addyson Allen had a fun time celebrating Christmas this year! Proud parents are Jeff and Alicia Allen of Glasgow, Ky.

Hi,
These are some pictures my daughter Hannah took of our horses and the snow.

Thanks,
Lori DeMunbrun

We wish a very special year to Bernice Shelton, better known to most as "Nanny Bernice." We kept her on her toes as grandchildren and now she has no choice but to stay young chasing after all her great grandchildren. Here she is with all her babies and she was blessed again last week as Johnathan and Betsy added another dose of youth to her life, Miss Isabella Jane Thomas. We love you Nanny!

Show some more love to your grandparents or great grandparents this year if your blessed enough to still be able to by going to visit them, giving them a call, or simply sending them a special letter...

Here are some pictures we snapped while playing in the snow. We went sledding, made snow angels, and had some snow cream to finish off the night!

William, Neila, & Abby Combs

This is a picture of my four children Allie, Abbie, Trey and Trigg Carver and my husband Billy Carver, enjoying a snow day! Thanks!

Emily Carver

Hey Bill, wanted to share a few photos of our Smoky Mountain Trip, the first week of December. Well all had a great time, but it was cold! Pictured is Pete Vaughn, Teresa Grant, Tonya and Bryan Redford, & Greg and Kim Bailey! Thanks for letting me share!

Tonya Redford

Alli Greer holding the squad's first place trophy for their unprecedented 18th national championship.... The University of Kentucky Cheerleaders gave an awesome performance on Jan. 17th at Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.... Alli and the squad were celebrating their third win in a row...

Katie Jones donated 10 inches of her hair to Locks of Love on Dec. 29th. Kim Shipley cut her hair and is pictured with Katie. She had been growing it over a year and a half. We are very proud of her!

Here is Dillon Staples enjoying the recent snow in his Clark Griswold sled. He is the son of Don & Gail Staples.

This was a Bunco Night with "Elvis." My sister celebrated her 60th birthday - check out our Elvis glasses.

In the picture is Larry Norman, Vickie Gaston, Maxine Norman, Pam Goad, Nicole Pursley, Leslie Spillman, Sharon Hall, Sherry Myers, Angela Lindsey, Terri Metcalfe, Stacy Hammer and Bobbie.

From Kentucky to Haiti - Barren County High School Students Participate in Haiti Relief Efforts

Barren County High School FCA, Social Studies and Y Clubs are encouraging BCHS students to give to the people of Haiti. Items needed include bags of dry rice and dry beans, and peanut butter. “Without a doubt, the earthquake in Haiti has caused a “disaster of epic proportions,” as one commentator recently described it. Due to the unprecedented needs, I felt it would be appropriate to allow the clubs that I sponsor have the opportunity to hold a drive for the people of Haiti,” expressed Sponsor Todd Steenbergen.

Through LifeLine, NW Haiti Christian Mission, and Waves of Mercy (all legitimate relief organizations), requests have gone out for the following items: rice, beans, peanut butter, and white sheets (to bury the dead in). These items may be turned in to Mr. Steenbergen’s room through Friday, January 29th by the end of the school day. They will be transported to Coral Hill Baptist Church for collection on the following Sunday, then from there taken to Versailles, Kentucky. From there, items will be loaded onto a Ryder truck and driven to Miami, and from that location, supplies will be loaded onto boats to be shipped to Haiti. Due to the damage at Port Au Prince, items will be delivered to other ports, possibly Port Au Paix.

The needs are overwhelming and will affect the entire country. LynDonna Nothstine, who is coordinating the local effort, learned just two nights ago that three busloads of children and adults, many injured, were dropped off in Port Au Paix. They don’t even have enough beds for the people to comfortably rest. It is now estimated that as many as 200,000 have perished in the past week. Thousands of people are unaccounted for, and the need for help will continue for some time.

At this time, the Barren County High School groups will only be collecting the above items. Please do not bring any money. If folks would like to donate money, there are plenty of ways to do so through organizations like the American Red Cross, etc. Students may drop off their items in between the school store and bank through Friday, January 29th.

Barren County High School Junior Haley Hagan is shown giving dry rice, dry beans and peanut butter to Todd Steenbergen, BCHS Social Studies teacher.

For more information, contact Todd Steenbergen, 651-6315 or todd.steenbergen@barren.kyschools.us.

Park honors three law enforcement careers

(MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK – January 22, 2010) Twenty years is a long time. On December 17, 2009, Mammoth Cave staff honored three park staff (two retirees and one superintendent) who each served 20 years as law enforcement officers. Max Vincent, Richard Strange, and Superintendent Patrick Reed received special law enforcement credentials from the National Park Service.

“These are called retirement credentials because a ranger is required to retire from law enforcement after 20 years,” said Chief Ranger Wayne Elliott. “Each of these men carried a badge and a gun, protecting park lands and visitors. Park rangers must demonstrate a calm and friendly demeanor to visitors, but also be prepared to make an arrest.”

Max Vincent worked at Mammoth Cave from 1974 to 1993. He patrolled the roads, trails, backcountry and rivers. Max, who was born on park land, trained up many young rangers, imparting his first hand knowledge of park resources. He and his wife, Dee, reside in Edmonson County.

Dick Strange spent 32 years with the National Park Service, at Lassen Volcanic NP (Ca.), Organ Pipe Cactus NM (Ariz.), Big Bend NP (Texas), Cape Cod NS (Mass.), and Mammoth Cave NP. He retired in 1987 as chief ranger at Mammoth Cave. Dick and his wife, Flo, reside in Barren County.

Patrick Reed, superintendent of Mammoth Cave NP, has clocked in 39 years with the NPS, and like the battery bunny is still going. His other parks include Natchez Trace Parkway (Miss.), Rocky Mountain NP (Colo.), Cape Hatteras NS (N.C.), Wilson’s Creek NB (Mo.), Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP (Calif.), Death Valley NP (Calif.), Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (Mo.), Grand Teton NP (Wyo.), and Mount Rushmore NM (S.D.). Pat and his wife, Darit, live in Bowling Green.

“To the credit of these gentlemen, I must add that rangering is no walk in the park,” said Elliott. “Just here at Mammoth Cave we deal with search and rescues – both surface and underground – marijuana plots, poaching, archeological looting, medical emergencies, domestic complaints, drug arrests, motor vehicle accidents, and our rangers also assist county officers upon request. We are very pleased to honor Max, Dick and Superintendent Reed with these special credentials as a sign of our respect and gratitude for their years of service and dedication to the National Park Service.”

- NPS -

(upper photo) Max Vincent, Richard Strange, and Pat Reed received special credentials for serving as NPS law enforcement officers for 20 years.
(lower left) Dee and Max Vincent following the ceremony.
(lower right) Flow and Richard Strange following the ceremony.

The snow was really coming down today. 01-25-2010 Thanks for sharing.

Jerry & Stephanie McClellan

This is my 2-year-old granddaughter Riley Wilson enjoying being a big sister to her new baby sister Raegan Wilson born on January 7th, 2010. They are the daughters of Dustin and Chasity Nunn Wilson, and the grandchildren of Kerry and Beverley Nunn and nieces of Chase Nunn.

How about some sunshine? The Florida Keys from January, 2010.

4th Annual Gold Rush Winners

The 4th annual GOLD RUSH was held on Friday, January 22nd at Barren County High School. Prizes were given to elementary, middle, high school and adult fans. In addition, the first 200 high school students that came through the front doors of the ballgame received a GOLD toboggan. Barren County High School students Nikki Jones, Kaley Dunbar, Hunter Harlow, River Neal, Corey Pruitt and Jacob Blair won $50 each. Tommy Richey (elementary category) won a Barren County blanket, Will Bradshaw (BCMS category) and Stacy Trowbridge (adult category) won Barren County sweatshirts. Congratulations to all winners.

(upper photo): Stacy Trowbridge (adult category), Will Bradshaw (middle school category) and Tommy Richey (elementary category), were winners at the 4th annual Gold Rush.

(lower photo): Corey Pruitt, Nikki Jones, Hunter Harlow, Jacob Blair, River Neal, and Kaley Dunbar were BCHS student winners at the 4th annual Gold Rush at Barren County High School.

Edmonson County emergency personnel help Mammoth Cave rangers train during a mock accident

(MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK – January 26, 2010) Mammoth Cave National Park recently teamed up with Edmonson County emergency response teams to host EMS skills refresher training.

The purpose of the training, which was held at Mammoth Cave, was to assess the capacity and resources of multiple organizations, test the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation, and improve communications. The mock-accident scene was designed to examine established policies, plans, procedures, training, and equipment in order to determine best practices.

Coordinators of the training exercise included Mammoth Cave law enforcement ranger Brian Sacia; Edmonson County Emergency Management Director, Pat Prunty; and Edmonson County EMS Director, Keith Sanders. Cooperating agencies were Mammoth Cave National Park, Edmonson County Emergency Management, EMS, Dispatch, and Jaws of Life. Both Kyrock and Park City volunteer fire departments also participated in the training exercise.

“It is Mammoth Cave’s responsibility to be ready for any situation that could occur in the park” said Chief Law Enforcement Ranger Wayne Elliott.

The training staged a several-hour, full-scale mass casualty incident in which a passenger vehicle collided with a Mammoth Cave Hotel tour bus. Sixteen volunteers and park staff received written instructions in how to play victims in the accident. Several volunteers were staged as unconscious victims in a van; they were eventually extracted using the Jaws of Life. The remaining actors on the bus “suffered” varying degrees of injury including head trauma, bleeding, heart problems, and disorientation.

Leslie Price, a Mammoth Cave park ranger who played an injured tour guide, said, “This exercise helped prepare everyone to coordinate a response to a real-life traffic accident in the park."

Mammoth Cave personnel and local emergency services agencies responsible for response in the park had their hands full when they arrived at the mock accident scene. "It was a difficult scene to manage and control, but our staff and local emergency responders did an excellent job in rapidly and efficiently triaging and treating victims," explained Mammoth Cave law enforcement ranger Josh Clemons.

Pat Prunty, Edmonson County Emergency Management Director, expressed his satisfaction with the training during the after-action review following the exercise. “I think it is beneficial for government organizations to work together and coordinate a response to a possible accident,” said Prunty.

Coordinator Brian Sacia was also pleased with the inter-agency cooperation and training accomplished during the EMS skills refresher. Sacia said, “The experience gained from responding quickly in a learning environment may mean the difference between life and death for a real patient in an actual incident."

Hopefully this picture shows what a good job all those state/county/city road department workers did through the night in helping to clear the streets and roads around our area (this is the Burkesville Road area).

Our thanks to all of you for working so hard over the past few days and through the night last night (1/30/10).

Bill, here is our vacation picture in Cancun last week. We miss the sunshine & 80 degree weather. In this picture is Mike & Erica Harvey, Tresia & Dennis Bull, Pam & John Lawson.

Thank you,
Pam Lawson

Jerry Gantz & Eich ready to clear some snow at Rocky Hill, on Barren River Lake.

This is the group picture of the cast of Antigone; scheduled to perform this weekend.

Katie

Bryce and Jack Wilson building a snowman and making snow angels.

Bill, here is a picture of our 10-month-old grandson Brock Deckard, he squealed and laughed the whole time. He sure does bring great joy to me and his pa.

Gage Carver and little brother Gage Carver enjoy our snow day. This was both of their first time sledding in big snow. Picture taken and submitted by their mother Jacque Carver

Mark and John Mark Thrasher enjoying the snow!

Pictures taken on Norris Court, and at Mammoth Cave Nat'l. Park. The ladies in the picture are Holly (McDaniel) Hollander, and her daughter Cailin Hollander, 305 Brice Avenue.

Regards,
Greg

My daughter, 3-year-old Elise England, was beyond excited to finally get the chance to build her first snowman.

Spencer Dickson, son of Mark & Amy Dickson of Glasgow enjoying a snow day building a snowman at his Granny & Pa's, Ed & Connie Dickson.

Bryce and Jack Wilson building a snowman and making snow angels.

Special thanks to Luke at Highlander Bowl and all friends & family for making Jolee's 5th birthday a blast : )

Hi Bill,
This is Mercedes Carter, daughter of Kevin and Sasha Carter (formerly of Glasgow) in our backyard on Golden Eage Golf Course in Tallahassee. We just recently moved to Tallahassee and Mercedes enjoys the sunny weather. Mercedes is the granddaughter of Trent and Donna Riddle of Glasgow.

Hi Bill,
The snow is beautiful but I'm anxiously waiting for Spring...

Wendell

This picture was made from my back door on 1-31-10. It was where the fog had frozen on the trees and with the sun shinning through made for a beautiful scene.

Marilyn Barrick

(left) Kristin Goodin, Barren County Extension Service Horticulture Agent presented a program on Plant Propagation at the Mary Wood Weldon Library in February. The Horticulture Class meets the first Tuesday at 6:30pm and individuals who enjoy gardening are welcome.

(right) Jonathan Jeffrey, of Western Kentucky University's Kentucky Museum presented a program on Vintage Valentines at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library. The photo shows him displaying a "vinegar valentine." Janett Corry of Scrapbook Village helped participants make their own valentine. It was a fun evening! Stop by the library at 1530 South Green, February is Library Lovers Month!

(left) Bunny Harlow sent us this photo and writes:

My cat PyPurr doesn't think much of the snow. He would rather hang out on the back of the couch, curled up in his blanket cat napping....

Thanks for sharing,
Bunny Harlow <><

This is Bailey enjoying the snow. Obviously she is having more fun than I since I am shoveling snow off the driveway. But I have to admit it is beautiful out here.

Such a pretty snow drift along the bank......

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. About all you can say about these pictures is "Winter Wonderland." Taken about 6:45am, Saturday, 30, Jan.

Bill, these are some of the photos I took when I went to Virginia this weekend to celebrate my daughter, Miranda's, birthday. The 8 to 10 inches fell on top of some of the 15 inch snowfall that was still there from the weekend before. When the electricity went out, we just took the celebration to a local historic hotel that offered a snowfall special. It's amazing what this road looked like 24 hours later after the local street department and some sunshine worked on the roads. These work crews whether here or Virginia or wherever do great work keeping us safe with their grader blades and a bit of salt.

Linda Cook

(upper photo) For the 2nd Annual Barren County High School “Pink Out”, the BC Athletic Booster Club sold over 1,200 t-shirts and donated 50% of the profit to the BCHS Relay for Life Team. The donation was presented at the “Pink Out” on February 2, 2010. Bruce Simmons, Vice President of the BCHS Athletic Booster Club, presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to Felicia Montgomery, BCHS Relay for Life team member. FBLA members assisted in designing and selling the shirts. Pictured are: Bruce Simmons, Felicia Montgomery, Miranda McKinney, Morgan Atwell, Emily Gentry and Taylor Montgomery.

(lower photo) The 2nd Annual Barren County High School “Pink Out” was held on Tuesday, February 2nd at the BCHS gymnasium and was a huge success. Over 1200 Barren County and Greenwood Fans participated in the “Pink Out” event to raise awareness for breast cancer which was sponsored by BCHS, the BCHS Athletic Booster Club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and the National Guard. Contributions for the “Pink Out” included pink basketballs and t-shirts sponsored by the National Guard and pink bandannas sponsored by BCHS. Bruce Simmons, Vice President of the BCHS Athletic Booster Club, presented a check in the amount of $2,000 to Felicia Montgomery, BCHS Relay for Life team member. “It was a touching night to see so much support for such a good cause,” expressed Mr. Keith Hale, Barren County High School Principal.

The “Pink Out” at Barren County High School originated in 2009 when members of the Trojanette basketball team had family members with breast cancer. Players approached Coach John Butler about recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When approached by Coach Butler, Mr. Hale thought it was a great idea and the first BCHS “Pink Out” was born. Last year pink shirts were sold and the entire district was involved with the assistance of the girls’ basketball team, FCCLA and FBLA. This year, the Athletic Booster Club and FBLA members assisted with designing and selling Pink Out 2010 shirts with ½ of the profit being donated to the BCHS Relay for Life Team. Greenwood High School was included in the event with special “Gator” shirts being designed for them. In addition, Pink Out was held district wide again this year with classes being recognized for having largest participation. At the high school, Mr. Todd Steenbergen’s class was recognized for having the highest participation. Students wearing pink were recognized by having their picture taken in the shape of a pink ribbon in the gym.

Seasoned cave restorer Jim Werker concentrates on repairing vandalized gypsum in Crystal Cave. Photos by Val Hildreth-Werker

(MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK – February 5, 2010) Click—it’s the sensation of fitting together two jagged pieces of a delicate, crystalline cave formation known as gypsum. This past fall, New Mexico natives Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker worked in Mammoth Cave National Park’s Crystal Cave, diligently searching for that “click”. They repaired damage that occurred in 1995 when three vandals broke formations along a mile of passageway. At the time, park law enforcement rangers recovered 600 pounds of stolen gypsum and returned it to Crystal Cave.

Now, 14 years later, and with new methods, Jim, Val, and their helper, Doug Soroka, search for just the right pieces of gypsum to match together and reattach to the walls. Val, a professional photographer, says piecing together gypsum formations is “like working a giant 3-D jigsaw puzzle from the inside out.”

The Werkers are seasoned cave restorers; Jim got his start in caves in the Guadalupe Mountains in 1978. Val began repairing formations when she and Jim met while caving in the 1990’s. Together they have brought their skill to two-hundred caves including New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns, Oregon Caves National Monument, and Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns. The couple literally wrote the book on cave restoration – Cave Conservation and Restoration describes innovative techniques to repair damaged formations. The Werkers were also the first to discover how to fix broken gypsum formations, a more difficult task than repairing stalactites and stalagmites.

Legendary cave explorer Floyd Collins discovered Crystal Cave in 1917. In January of 1925 he brought attention to the cave region when he became trapped in Sand Cave and died there. Restoring the splendor of Crystal Cave is no walk in the park; gypsum is extremely brittle, making it difficult to handle.

“Crystal Cave is an enormous challenge for the Werkers,” said Rick Toomey, director of the Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning. Usually when they do cave restoration the pieces are in their original location. In this case, specimens were taken out, jumbled about, and bleached for sale.”

The restoration process is intricate and time consuming. The team often puts in 8 to 10-hour days. They must find the matching pieces, glue them back together, and attach the finished product to the wall using stainless steel rods.

“The big thing is figuring out how to rig it so it will stay in place,” said Jim. “We use a lot of bungee cords and small clamps. It takes several days for the glue to set.” Once the epoxy is dry it can withstand 50,000 pounds per square inch of pressure. Afterwards the seams and bolts are undetectable. The completed walls are even dusted with a loose powdering of cave dirt so that the colors match.

“We’ll work on an area until we get tired, and then move on to a new area, which gives us a fresh perspective,” Jim added. “We walk a lot of miles in a day.”

“We get intimately involved in the process,” Val explained. “Sometimes I can just walk along the passage and see a piece and think aha! I know where this goes.”

Crystal Cave has long been famous for its beautiful gypsum crusts and flowers. Now thanks to the skilled efforts of Jim, Val, and Doug it will also be known for gypsum restoration.

William sent us this scan and writes:

Hello!
I was saddened to learn that Wondering Woods has been demolished. I visited the Tranquil Valley Village in the summer of 1974 as a cast member of a movie that filmed several scenes there. (It was for our production that the cobblestones were painted on the walkways!)

I have found very little about the old place online, so I thought I'd share the Wondering Woods footage from the movie with those who may have sentimental memories of the old attraction. Take a look at it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmQ9i3lO-WA. I also uploaded a scan of the 1970's brochure here: http://whimsicalwill.tripod.com/WonderingWoods.html.

Best,
William

Chris and Carter Harbison, of Edmonton, ride their 4-wheeler in the snow! Maddie Dale Harbison, 2, of Edmonton, plays in her very first snow! She is the daughter of Chris and Kelly Jo Harbison of Edmonton.

Kelly Jo Harbison

A group of us girls get together once a month to play Bunco, eat great food and laugh, a lot! February was red & pink night, in honor of Heart Month and Valentine’s Day!

Pictured are (front), Becky Reece & Tosha Bruton; Middle, Allison Hoggard, Miranda Hoggard, Leslie Kidd, Nisha Kirby, Rachel Perkins & Amy Lee; Back row, Kelli Brannon, Kellie McKay, Ashleigh Durham, Traci Gentry, Jessica Durham, Kathi Gibson & Stephanie Medley

This is our son, Blane Glass. He has just finished basic training at Fort Jackson S.C. He is at Ft. Eustis, Virginia for the next step in his training. He is the husband of Kristy Glass and the father of Kinleigh and Addyson. We are all very proud of him. Keep Blane and all our soldiers in your prayers. Thank you for sharing this.

Denise and Greg Glass (Blane's parents)
Kathy and Danny Slayton (Kristy's parents)

Scouting has a long Tradition in Glasgow, and Troop 747’s sponsor is Glasgow Baptist Church. The Troops across America meet yearly for Scout Sunday. Pastor Bill Whittaker who has an Eagle Scout son, And his congregation support the local Troop, here is a photo from Feb. 7th taken at Glasgow Baptist Church. Only 1% of Scouts make it to Eagle, but regardless of rank, Scouting teaches lifelong values and outdoor skills.

In the photo, across back (L-R): Pastor Bill Whittaker , Bruce Sullivan - Assist. Scoutmaster, Colton Eaton, Trever Hammond, Caleb Cave, David Sullivan, David Bastien Assist. S/M , Ben Rogers Assist S/M Front (L-R) Ed Jones – Scout Master, Michael Sullivan, Jamison Wisdom, Trever Cave, Jonas Bastien.

Congrats to Barren County Middle School,
They have had a very sucessful year. Shown above are Front Row: Carlie(7th grade), Cassie( 7th grade), Taylor(7th grade), Cara Beth(7th grade), Tomarra(7th grade), Shelby(7th grade), Lauren(7th grade), Lexie(8th grade), Brooke(8th grade).
Back Row: Emily(8th Grade), Julia(7th grade), Shelby(7th grade), Victoria(7th grade), Mary( 7th grade), Nataile( 8th grade), and Whitney (8th grade). We wish them the best as they go to their competiton in louisville on Febuary 21st. Also, we want to wish the 8th graders Nataile Dugger, Brooke Pedigo, Lexie Snyder, and Whitney Spears the best as they head their way into high school. Good luck girls.

February is Library Lovers Month!

Two of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library's longtime library lovers are Bertha Jones and Anna Harris. Both currently use the Bookmobile but remember Mrs. Jenny Jean Jones being the librarian when they began using the library. Anna Harris, 94 years young, started checking out books when it was located in a store front across from the Barren County Board of Education. She began reading Grace Livingston Hill at Mrs. J.J. Jones suggestion and still enjoys her today - in large print! Mrs. Bertha Jones, 97 years of age must have inspired a family of readers because she frequently requests books suggested by family members.

On the left is Anna Harris and on the right is Bertha Jones.

The inset picture is of my grand-daughter Kadience Faith Byrd playing in the big snow we had last week. The larger picture is of my son, my nephew, and my 2 grand-daughters after a day of playing in the snow in our front yard. Thanks!

Sheila Jolly

I know you have gotten a lot of pictures of Cardinals but.... they are just so pretty I couldn't resist sending you another one.

I don't guess you need another snow picture but.... here's a shot going across our all-Cedar ATV bridge we built last winter. Thanks.

Take time to enjoy God's natural wonders, He made for us. We so often are in such a rush we forget how glorious!

Bill,
It looks like Mother Nature is ready for spring. The hyacinth and daffodils are starting to come up in my yard.

Bill,
The Glasgow Middle School Academic Team placed First in the Regional Govenrnor's Cup Competition this weekend. The team won third in Quick Recall, second in Future Problem Solving, second in math written assessment, fifth in social studies written assessment, and first in science, social studies, and language arts written assessment. The kids did a great job and represented their school, families and community in wonderful fashion!

Barren County High School Swim Team Region 1 Championship Results

The Barren County Swim Team recently competed in the Region 1 Championship. On the girls’ side, Laura McDaniel finished 4th in the 50 Freestyle, and 10th in the 100 Freestyle. Maria Metzger finished 9th in the 500 Freestyle breaking a school record, and 11th in the 200 Freestyle. Both girls’ relays swam in the Consolation Finals and had their season best times. Members include Maria Metzger, Laura McDaniel, Lindsey Green, and Cassandra Cochran.

On the boys’ side, Sam Kinslow set a school record in the 100 Breaststroke, and finished 7th in the 200 Individual Medley. Collin Sparks finished 11th in both the 500 free and 200 Freestyle events, and Ryan Metzger set two school records while finishing 2nd in the 100 Butterfly and 1st in the 100 Backstroke. Both boy relay teams bettered their school records with members swimming being Ryan Metzger, Sam Kinslow, Austin Benedict and Collin Sparks. Senior Ryan Metzger qualified for the State competition. Congratulations to all participants.

I'm in Destin on a business trip and took this picture last evening at sunset.

Hope Deckard and Brooklyn Alexander spent the weekend with their families for a retreat at The Center for Courageous Kids. They were both born with congenital heart disease and enjoy spending time with "heart kids" at camp. All had a great time and look forward to summer camp in July!

Our daddy's 30th birthday is February 22nd and we wanted to let him know that we love him VERY much! Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Jake Rich & Khloe Rene Flickinger

Brittany Shirley, Clay Withrow, Gavin Withrow, and Brianna Shirley got to meet Jodie Meeks before the Kentucky – Tennessee basketball game Saturday where Kentucky won 73-62.

On Thursday, February 18, Glasgow Independent School students MacLean Lessenberry and Olivia Rose met Terry Wilcutt, NASA Astronaut and Western Kentucky University graduate. The students participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science. During the event Wilcutt shared stories about his NASA experience, answered questions from the students, and offered advice to students interested in a career at NASA. MacLean is a freshman at Glasgow High School and Olivia is a Fourth Grader at Highland Elementary School.

Nicole Bull, 270-758-2192

Slovenian Scientist visits Mammoth Cave

Seated: (l to r) Dr. Janez Mulec; Superintendent Patrick Reed; WKU's Dr. Blaine Ferrell and Dr. Chris Groves. Standing: (l to r) Deputy Superintendent Bruce Powell; Bob Ward, chief of science/resource management; Dr. Rick Toomey, director of Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning (MCICSL); Shannon Trimboli, education director of MCICSL; Andrea Stice, executive director Friends of Mammoth Cave NP; Rachel Jones, Greenwood HS environmental science teacher; Tyler Harrell, Greenwood HS student; Anna Meany, Greenwood HS student; and Cheryl Messenger, environmental education coordinator.

(MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK –February 19, 2010) On Friday February 12 Mammoth Cave National Park expanded its family of partners by adding new “sisters” in Slovenia. A signing ceremony between Mammoth Cave, Western Kentucky University, and the Karst Research Institute of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts established a cooperative arrangement to share scientific research.

Mammoth Cave Superintendent Patrick Reed said, “As a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve, Mammoth Cave is reaching out to other nations and internationally renowned karst areas. This is a great opportunity to work with our long-standing partner Western Kentucky University and forge new connections with our Slovenian friends.”

Participating in the signing were Superintendent Reed, Dr. Janez Mulec of the Slovenian Karst Research Institute, Dr. Blaine Ferrell, Dean of Ogden College of Science and Engineering, and Dr. Chris Groves, Director of the Hoffman Institute at Western Kentucky University.

Dr. Mulec traveled to Kentucky representing the Slovenian partners – Skocjan Caves, Postojna Cave, and the Slovenian Karst Research Institute. “Skocjan is a World Heritage Site and Postojna receives around 500,000 visitors a year, making it a top tourist destination,” said Mulec. “The Slovenian karst landscape is very similar to south central Kentucky with numerous sinkholes and limestone caves. As cave managers, we share many similar issues.”

While visiting Kentucky, Dr. Mulec focused on his specialty of lampenflora, or algae and green plants that grow around cave lighting. He said, “I toured sections of Mammoth Cave to observe these plants. We are actively working to remove lampenflora in Slovenian caves because it detracts from the beauty of caves. It also disrupts the cave eco-system by introducing a new source of energy into the food chain.”

Dr. Rick Toomey of the Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning looks forward to cooperating with Slovenian scientists to exchange technology to remove green plants. “This arrangement will enable us to work with Slovenian scientists to explore methods to remove lampenflora, and avoid harming cave animals or damaging formations.”

The Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park, with the help of Bluegrass Cellular, sponsored a Greenwood High School environmental science class as they participate in a workshop inside Mammoth Cave with Dr. Mulec. The students also attended the signing ceremony at the Mammoth Cave Hotel.

Today is a Green Eggs and Ham Day! Dr. Seuss' Birthday! Shown are some of the children enjoying Story Hour at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library. Ms. Amber was reading at North Jackson so the children enjoyed Ms. Marla's story time, craft and parade.

Laura Garmon designed this costume for her granddaughter, Makayla, to wear to school in celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday.

Barren County walks away as Freshman District Tournament Champions

Barren rolled over Allen County 52 to 36 and defeated Glasgow 51 to 37. Congratulations to the coaches and players on a fantastic season!

Bottom L to R: Clay Simmons, Payton Staples, Jaucoby Poore, CJ Page, Dalton Bush and Derek Gossett
Top L to R: Cameron Dunn, Mark Shipley, Nathan Layton, Zach Proffitt, Matthew Bunnell and Coach Chris Clay

Whitney Cain and Emily Gaines recently traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in Cheersport Nationals, the world's largest cheerleading championship. These local girls cheer with CheerForce, coached by Tom Jones.

They performed very well in the competition and the parents and coaching staff are very proud of them. In the photos are the squad, Whitney Cain and Emily Gaines, and Whitney and her mom.

From Kentucky to Haiti – BCHS Students Donate to Haiti Relief Efforts

Barren County High School FCA, Social Studies and Y Clubs efforts to give to the people of Haiti had overwhelming results. “Without a doubt, the earthquake in Haiti has caused a “disaster of epic proportions,” as one commentator recently described it. Due to the unprecedented needs, I felt it would be appropriate to allow the clubs that I sponsor have the opportunity to hold a drive for the people of Haiti,” expressed Sponsor Todd Steenbergen. As a result, the Barren County High School community was asked to donate items such as bags of dry rice and dry beans, and peanut butter.

Students throughout the student body were influenced by this international community service project. “Being a member of the Y Club and a part of Coral Hill, I was very pleased to see how the high school students were aware of the gravity of the situation in Haiti and how they answered the call to help in this horrendous situation,” shared Y Club member Cameron Lile.

Through LifeLine, NW Haiti Christian Mission, and Waves of Mercy (all legitimate relief organizations), requests have gone out for the following items: rice, beans, peanut butter, and white sheets (to bury the dead in). Donated items were transported to Coral Hill Baptist Church for collection on Sunday, January 31, and from there were taken to Versailles, Kentucky. From there, items will be loaded onto a Ryder truck and driven to Miami, and from that location, supplies will be loaded onto boats to be shipped to Haiti. Due to the damage at Port Au Prince, items will be delivered to other ports, possibly Port Au Paix.

Officers and members of Barren County High School FCA, Social Studies and Y Clubs thank the community and student body for their donations.

Attending the Off-The-Road Tire Conference in Tucson, Arizona recently is L-R, Jason Bull, Kelly Cook, Craig Cotham, and Dennis Bull. The conference was for those who manufacture, sell, service, repair, or retread OTR tires. This photo was taken at the Caterpillar testing site in the Sierrita/Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Mine. Thought everyone would be interested in seeing the type of tires that are retreaded right here in Glasgow. Thanks for sharing.

Barren County 5th/6th Little League & Tournament Champions

Our girls finished the season undefeated 11-0. Coach Terry Hume presented the girls with a special t-shirt for their hard work and undefeated season.

Front row L to R: Madison Hume, Cassie Smith, Sierra Chapman
Back row L to R: Chessa Church, Kennedy Logsdon, Olivia Houchens, Ella Settle

Bill,
Here is a photo taken by the Subway franchisee in Burkesville during the Glasgow and Cumberland Co. game. It shows LeJuan Smith and Steely blocking a shot. Their website is carlnkaren.com and is dedicated to Cumberland Co high school sports. Carl takes 600-800 pictures per game and has them available for free downloads for the kids. Besides the two games we played them there is one Barren Co. varsity, and one JV.

Greg

This picture is of Abigail Byrd she spent last Sunday afternoon at her BB and Poppa Joe's house fishing. Here she is showing off the big fish she caught, she caught two fish in total. Abigail in the daughter of Jon Jay and Holly Byrd.

Thanks,
Mollie Wilson

(upper photo): The Barren County Trojan Football team competed in the Jonathan Witty Memorial Weight Competition at Monroe County on Saturday, February 20th. The Trojans placed 2nd overall and the following players placed in their respective weight classes. These players placed 3rd in their respective weight classes: Tyler Elmore, Tyler Furlong, Eric Marr, Dakota Rigsby, and Brooks Webb. These players placed 2nd in their respective weight classes: Cory Allen, David Botts, Chris Furlong, Jess Hunt, and Tyler Thurman. These players placed 1st in their respective weight classes: Shelby Bailey and Caleb Shea.

The following football team members competed in the Jonathan Witty Memorial Weight Competition at Monroe County on Saturday, February 20th.
1st row: Corey Allen, Brooks Webb, Chris Furlong, Matt Wambles, Jess Hunt, Shelby Bailey, Gill Thomas, Dakota Rigsby, David Botts, Logan Thomas
2nd row: Tyler Elmore, Tyler Thurman, Chris Barnes, Jacob Gibson
3rd row: Wesley Kinslow, Brandon Sneed, Mitchell Green, Cole Taylor, Eric Marr, Caleb Shea, Kyle Marr, Taylor Mills, Dakota Smothers, Willie Steenbergen, and Tyler Furlong

(lower photo): Fans Donna Shipley, Teresa Bewley, Coty Lowe, and Jessica Powell decked out in their Burly Cruz t-shirts check out the five gorgeous guys who make up the band Burly Cruz. The band will be performing live at Barren County High School with their new single “Just You and Me” along with their popular song “Bullin”. Burly Cruz has opened for the following concerts: Montgomery Gentry, Jack Ingram, Doug Stone, and Lee Brice. Where will you be Saturday night, March 27 at 7:00 p.m.? That’s right! You will be listening to one of country rock’s up-and-coming bands, Burly Cruz.

Cedar trees and exotic plants are being removed from a barrens restoration site along the Mammoth Cave Parkway...

(MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK –March 3, 2010) In the past decade, staff at Mammoth Cave National Park have worked to increase the diversity of the surface side of the park. To date, four barrens, or prairies, thrive at Wondering Woods, Great Onyx Job Corps, and on Flint Ridge. Another, along the Mammoth Cave Parkway near Park City, is presently in an awkward stage of change and growth.

“I compare our progress on this new barren to adolescence,” said Superintendent Patrick Reed. “We are cutting trees to expose the ground to sunlight and the area looks a bit rough right now. We expect seed stock in the ground will sprout in the spring and summer. Please bear with us through these growing pains – it will be beautiful in another year or so.”

The project began in November 2008, when cedars and pines were removed from about 71 acres on either side of the parkway. Now other trees and exotics are being cut to open the canopy and allow sunlight to reach the ground. The sunlight will allow dormant seeds left by prairie plants years ago to germinate.

“Unlike the other prairie sites in the park, which were planted, this time we are allowing previous grassland to restore itself,” said Rick Olson, park ecologist. “In 2009, we saw many prairie species pop up on their own – native sunflowers, butterfly milkweed, lobelia, asters, and tall coreopsis.” At the other sites, woody and exotic species were removed with heavy equipment and herbicides, and then planted in prairie grasses and flowering plants.

“The edge – where forest and open areas meet – is important to many birds and mammals,” said Olson. “The barrens, for which Barren County is named, once covered hundreds of thousands of acres out on the Sinkhole Plain. Restoring these karst grasslands will help provide habitat for many wildflower species that simply have almost no place to grow.”

Portions of Mammoth Cave RR Bike & Hike trail will be temporarily closed between the park boundary at Park City and the top of the hill at Chaumont.

“For safety, we are asking the public to use other sections of the trail while this work in underway,” said Reed.

Andrew and Bryson Jones (left to right) are all bundled up for the early morning ride to daycare at Gethsemane Baptist. They are the best of friends!

Parents: Bryan and Kuristen Jones, Glasgow

Bill,
My grandparents started a family tradition by purchasing season tickets at University of Louisville Basketball games in 1966. Since then, we have continued to support the team.

I was lucky enough to attend the last game at Freedom Hall with my mother, Gail Katchak and my aunt Claire Bradford. We have had our season tickets for 5 years and enjoy games there.

The atmosphere was unreal. We had a great time and enjoyed the victory over Syracuse. Have a great day.

Patrick Katchak

BCHS Sophomore Tesia Bailey purchases the very first Burly Cruz ticket from Athletic Booster Club Coordinator Christy Austin. Burly Cruz will be performing in concert at Barren County High School on Saturday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Call 629-5505 for more information. Tickets may be purchased at any Traveler's Food Mart, Barren County Trojan Academy, and at the door. This event is sponsored by the Barren County Athletic Booster Club.

A program on the Green Market was informative for those attending at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library. Shown are some of the Green Market board members, Dr. Derek Oldencamp, Mary Perkins, Eric Pace, Kelly Billingsley and Jim Haynes.

Could you please post the attached picture of a happy group of girls!

Picture of local Barren County 3rd and 4th girls basketball team that won the Barren County Girls 3rd and 4th Grade Little League Basketball Championship recently.

Pictured left to right Bailey Gray, Madison Beckham, Lauren Norris, Jordan Crist, Catlin Moore, Elizabeth Felty, Courtney Withrow

Hello... Just wanted to show how proud I am of my son, Tyler Richardson. Baseball has always been his love since he was 3 yrs old! He plays at Brescia University in Owensboro.

Thanks,
Carol

Boo Boo, Cindy, Yogi and two friends from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp - Resort in Cave City, at the Junior Achievement Penguin Plunge Saturday, March 7, 2010.

Barren County High GEARUP Delegation Attends GEARUP Alliance Institute

Barren County High GEARUP students, parents, and educators recently participated in the Kentucky GEARUP Alliance Institute. GEARUP Kentucky was host to over 700 students, parents and educators March 4-5 at the Louisville Marriott. The Institute’s goal was to assist students, parents and educators in understanding the value of post secondary education in today’s world. Sessions were aligned to help identify resources and strategies that can help to move students toward college preparation and enrollment. The institute also helped participants to identify and remove possible barriers toward that achievement.

Students attending were Samantha Johnson, Calvin Penn and Kevin Penn. Parents attending were Karen and Paul Johnson and Jon and Pam Penn. Barren County Principal Keith Hale was invited to lead the Leadership Strand with a presentation on Barren County High School’s successful “College Going Culture” program. Barren County High Counselor, Angie Frasier was also invited to present to the Educator’s Strand, “Opening Advance Programs to All Students.”

In the photos:
Over 200 GEARUP students participated in educational sessions, a lunch session performance, and a culminating stole ceremony at the Kentucky GEAR UP Alliance Institute. Beginning Thursday night and continuing Friday morning GEAR UP students participated in a GEAR UP production that informed and entertained Institute participants.

Barren County students front row on the floor left to right Calvin Penn, Samantha Johnson, and 5th from left is Kevin Penn.

Caption: Mother and daughter Sammie Jo Johnson and Karen Johnson listen for instructions before attending an educational session at the Kentucky GEAR UP Alliance Institute in Louisville, March 4-5th at the Downtown Marriott. Students and parents attended sessions to help them understand the value of post-secondary education and how to prepare for college.

The South Central Ky. Historical & Genealogical Society is proud to announce that Sue Lynn McDaniel will be our speaker at the next meeting to be held Thursday evening, March 25th, 7:00pm at the South Central Ky. Cultural Center, 200 Water Street.

McDaniel, a favorite speaker from Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Library and Museum, will be speaking on a "Fun Little Thing Called Love" She'll be talking about Leap Year, "Sadie Hawkins" Day celebrations, "Spinsters Conventions", "Old Maid Auctions" and "Backward Dances" that are special events that suspended the usual American courtship rules for proper young ladies and gentlemen. Using comic postcards, newspaper accounts and other period sources, McDaniel explores these occasions.

The public is invited to join in a fun time (there is no charge).

The Beta Club is sponsoring the “Butterflies for Maddie” sales. In this picture is one of the Beta officers, Natalie Staples, selling butterflies to Red Cross students. (Left to right) Jonathon Hope, Kasey Goben, Kaleb Marr, and Natalie Staples. Once the butterflies are sold they are placed in the front lobby windows.

Natalie Staples
Red Cross Elementary
Jr. Beta Reporter

All the proud parents of the Monroe County 4th Grade Lady Falcons would like to congratulate our girls on winning the Franklin Simpson Basketball Tournament this past weekend held in Franklin. There was a total of five teams who participated & our girls went undefeated to win the championship.

We would also like to say a big thank you to our coach Darrick Proffitt for his dedication to the team.

Pictured:
Front L-R: Kenzie Simmons, Abby Turner, Lydia Proffitt & Ashley Gearlds
Second Row L-R: Payton Trobaugh, Mahala Rich, Madison Richardson, Kinsley Hagan, Bailey Bartley & Ashley Pruitt
Back L-R: Bob Richardson, Coach Darrick Proffitt, Jason Hagan & Ricky Pruitt

Great job, ladies!

Randy & Michele Wheat (proud parents of Payton Trobaugh)

Last week, some of the Bears from Cub Scout Pack 586 made oatmeal cookies at their weekly meeting at Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In these photos, you can see some of the scouts helping with the kitchen duties. The den leader is Bryan Bannister, head chef in these photos.

Housing Authority of Glasgow's FSS Program, Chosen "Program of the Year" by HUD

The Kentucky Housing Association Mid-Year Conference was held in Louisville on February 8, 2010. At this conference The Housing Authority of Glasgow's Family Self Sufficiency Program received "The Best FSS Program of 2009" award from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Members of the Housing Authority of Glasgow accepting the Family Self-Sufficiency Program of the Year award from the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development are from left: Marcia Pierce, Don Clem, Paula Brooks (Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator),Sara Rutledge, Cindy Rutledge, Frankie Grubb, Amy Houchens, Lori DeMunbrun, Sheri Lee, Anne Roark.

(from left to right):
Mary Johnson, Vivian Kinslow, Teresa Hall, and Loretta Cummings.

The staff of Glenview Health Care dressed in tall hats to celebrate St Patricks Day with the residents.

Bill,
The recent death of the truly larger than life television icon Fess Parker brought back fond memories of a late May, 1995 visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. I was privileged to meet the late Mr. Parker who was as friendly and warm-hearted in person as one might have imagined. He greeted each person who lined up to meet him with a gracious smile and a bit of personal conversation, taking time to listen and laugh. Here is the photo memento of that day.

Linda Hitchcock

Aaden Hughes first St. Patrick's Day, son of Jameson and Kari Gawjarone Hughes of Louisville, grandson of Joey Jack and Bonita Richey Shirley. Thanks for letting me share by cutie grandson!

I am submitting this picture of my niece Raygen Eileen Shirley. Miss Raygen donated 8 inches of hair to Pantene. This is similiar to Locks of Love. Raygen is 5-years-old and is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Shirley of Glasgow. Raygen was so pleased with her haircut and honored to help others. Thanks for letting us share this experience.

Aunt Sissy
(Jennifer Briggs)

Brad and Grace Lowe presented a Traveling Magic Show at Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library as part of the Friends of the Library "Winter Storytelling Series." They were joined by Brad's father, Jimmy Lowe, who told a story about Darb, a frog named after his son Brad.

The Bunco Babes got together for their monthly night of silliness March 19th. The theme this month was March Madness of course, and UK blue was the dominant color. However, notice the Michigan State Spartan green in the mix. We’re working on her.

From left to right: Genelle Jones, Jami Sneed, Kathy Glass, Amy Jones, Tracey Tomko, Jeannine Cook, Heidi Bennett, Wendy Webb, Patty Mosby, Gina McFarland, Shana Garrett

These girls from Red Cross Elementary have been teaching a dance to all age groups, with the help of their dance instructor, after learning about different dances in their physical education class.

From left to right: Melanie Richardson, Paige Fisher, Chloe Poland, Reece Dicken and Katie Leftwich.

The No Bottom Boys at Glasgow Rotary Club in case you need a picture of the day.

Bill,
Saw an amazing sun breaking through the clouds the other day on the way home from the Fire Dept Sat. morning while on Highway 70 headed to Hiseville. The glowing effect it gave the ground was truly a sight to see.

Craig Hiser

Taylor Cayton, 6th grade student from Red Cross Elementary, donates several phones to the recycling program at the school.

Tammie Neal

On March 23, 2010 Mayor Darrell Pickett and County Judge Executive Davie Greer signed a proclamation designating March 21 thru 27th, 21010 as National Surveyors Week. In attendance for the signing were from left to right standing behind Mayor Pickett and Judge Greer are Ashton McPherson, PLS of Leftwich Land Surveying, Inc., Joe Leftwich, PLS of Leftwich Land Surveying, Inc., Thaddaeus Lucas, PE, PLS of Landmark Engineering, Inc., Don Pedigo, PLS of DDS Engineering, PLLC, Bob Neuhaus, PLS of American Engineers, Inc., Mark Billingsley, PLS of Tri-County Surveying, LLC, and Jim MsGowan, PLS of American Engineers, Inc.

The proclamation states:

National Surveyors Week, March, 21st to 27th 2010

The honorable and historic profession of surveying has been in existence since the very dawn of civilization. From the “rope stretchers” of ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire and into modern society, the surveyor has been an essential part of man’s development.

During the Colonial Era and the early days of the United States of America, many of the leaders of this country served not only their fellow citizens, but were actively engaged as land surveyors at some point in their career. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln set the standard for diligence, service and ethics which still guides the efforts of the modern surveyor.

The licensed Professional Surveyor is uniquely qualified to research the documents, maps, and other information necessary to establish the location of land boundaries. This ensures that the land owner’s property lines will be properly and correctly marked on the ground. The modern professional surveyor is often involved in providing other services such as Photogrammetry, GIS and Hydrography. The professional surveyor is able to accurately measure the land and develop maps, plats and reports for many useful purposes.

In recognition of the groundwork laid by our forefathers, and the ongoing dedication of the present day surveyors we, do hereby issue this proclamation designating March 21st to 27th, 2010 as NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK. Surveyors, and their respective professional societies, are encouraged to publicize this proclamation, and to promote a better understanding of the profession among all Americans.

Sweet Program at the Library Twenty people recently gathered at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library for an interactive cake decorating program presented by Diane White of Diane's Cakes and Catering. She first demonstrated techniques then allowed individuals to try it under her guidance. The library will offer this exceptional class again in September.

Bill,
These are some pictures of my sons Nate and Zack at the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby on March 27th. They had a great time racing their cars.

Thanks,
Beth Wasson

Katie Murphy celebrated her 5th birthday at her Meme's and Pa's with a fancy nancy party and a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny.

Hi Bill, here is a pic from the Butterflies for Maddie Coke Wagon fundraiser. Thanks so much for your help. Appreciate all you do on the website and this community.

Deborah

On Tuesday, March 30, the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library storytime kids celebrated Easter with a party and an "egg-citing" egg hunt!

Holley Geary, 6th grade student from Red Cross Elementary, donates plastic lids to the Jr. Beta Club. These lids are collected school wide each day to help a child receive a free chemo treatment from Norton and Kosair Hospital in Louisville.

For more information on how you can help contact the Red Cross Jr. Beta Club at (270) 659-2400.

Tammie Neal

Hi Bill,
These Spring Beauties are a sure sign that Spring is here... The woods along Clay Lick Creek are carpeted with them...

Wendell

These two little "Cameron Crazies" have cheered their hearts out for their Daddy's team throughout the NCAA Tournament. Although they both fell asleep before the end of the big win tonight, we know they'll be excited when we tell them the news in the morning!

Ellie Grace and Chloe Kate are the daughters of Joel and Lacey Ball.

I wanted to share this photo of my granddaughter, Kenzie Clay, and my great nephew, Tuck Norman, spending a Saturday and Sunday with me. We enjoyed lunch at Wendy's, an Easter Egg hunt and church on Sunday.

Peggy Tuck
(Nanna)

John Mark Thrasher at Lincoln's birthplace, Hodgenville, Kentucky. It was under construction, so we couldn't go inside. It was a great way to spend a Spring Break day!

Hey! I wanted to share our new addition with everyone! I recently bought my daughter, Emma, a white Boxer! His name is Champ is already a bundle of joy! Thanks!

Cheri

Elizabeth Padgett, granddaughter of Mike and Rosana Padgett, was born on April 5 at 2:30am in Hopkinsville, Ky. Parents are Daniel and Amy Padgett. This is their second child. Joe, their first child, will be three in June.

Just had to share a picture of the Cleveland Pear tree that is blooming in my front yard. We have been truly blessed with a warm, beautiful spring.

Bunny Harlow <><

Nancy Baird, Kentucky Library Speaker's Bureau, will be the guest speaker at the South Central Ky. Historical & Genealogical Society meeting on Thursday evening, April 22.

A gifted and popular speaker, Baird will be presenting a program entitled "The Philistines are Upon Us". During the Civil War, Bowling Green was occupied by a Confederate army for five months and Union troops for more than three years. Taken from the diary of Josie Underwood and other sources, we will have a birds-eye view of what it was like to live with these "Philistines" and also how they viewed the residents of south central Kentucky.

Meetings are open to the public at no charge, 7:00pm at the South Central Ky. Cultural Center, 200 West Water Street in Glasgow. Please come and join us.

Red Cross Elementary shows their support for the Butterflies for Maddie walk. The walk will be held in the morning at the YMCA. Maddie would have been a fifth grade student at Red Cross Elementary this year.

Tammie Neal

Barren County Middle School faculty, staff and students celebrated “Butterflies for Maddie” in memory of Madilyn Morgan. Butterflies were one of the most beautiful things in the world to Maddie. Madilyn Morgan lived a life filled with the love of family, outdoors and school. Her memory is still alive and thriving today with the annual Butterflies for Maddie 5K run/walk. Hundreds joined in on Saturday, April 17 for the 5K Run/Walk and the Kids Fun Run. For more information, please visit www.butterfliesformaddie.com.

Springtime in Barren County.

Happy bithday Addyson! Addyson just celebrated her 2nd birthday! She is thoroughly enjoying the beautiful weather we have been having. She loves getting to "help" her daddy feed the horses!

Thanks for letting us share,
Jeff & Alicia Allen

Caitlyn Cook, Sarah Garrett, Carmen Cook, and Josh Garrett enjoying a beautiful spring day at Weldon Park! We are so blessed to have our parks in the Glasgow area!

Hello Mr. Anderson. On January 11, 2010, you posted a picture from the Glasgow Garden Club showing the Hisevile Elelmentary 5th grade student winners submitting Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl posters depicting principles of taking an active role in caring for the land and environment through recycling, reusing, planting trees, and using natural resources wisely. Lend a Hand - Care for the Land!

The Glasgow Garden Club is very pleased to announce that Erin Walton, 1st place winner, has won 1st place at the Garden Club of Kentucky and at the South Atlantic Region levels. Her poster has been sent on for the next round of competition at the National Garden Club level.

Pictured above (front row): Erin Walton, 1st place winner; (back row): Linda Craiger, President, Glasgow Garden Club, Polly Sparks, teacher, 5th grade, Ruth Young, Glasgow Garden Club, and Steven Murphy, Principal, Hiseville Elementary.

Hello, just wanted to share this beautiful tulip, this was taken in Pike County, Kentucky during Spring Break, 2010. <><

I wanted to share this photo of my grandson Connor Davis and his dog Chipper on Easter. They both had a great time hunting Easter eggs!

Elaine Compton (Nana)

Submitted by grandmother: Phyllis Ferguson

Mason says It is finally time to eat the cupcakes? Celebrating his 3rd birthday.

Here is a picture of our grandson, William Odell Spelman, in Houston, Texas on St Patrick’s Day. I hope you can use it. I have another grandson that was born on St. Patrick’s day, Spencer Brady Patrick Merlo, Glasgow, Ky.

Odell & Harriet Renfro

Spring has sprung just another pretty picture. Thanks for posting.

Jerry & Stephanie McClellan

Hi Bill,
The dandelions are really thick this year.... I don't think I have ever seen so many... My yard looks as if we just had a snow fall.

Wendell

In the upper photo, Betsy Harned, the newest member of the Barren Co. Public Library Board of Trustees, is sworn in by the Honorable Phil Patton. In the lower photo are the trustees at their monthly meeting. Shown left to right are Vickie Newberry, Cindy Greer, John Rogers, Betsy Harned, Aileen Rose and Director Lynn Andrew.

Frank Brockman from Farmer's Rural Electric Cooperative came to visit the 7th grade science classes at Barren County Middle School. During his visit students learned about the origin of electricity and how it transfers into our homes for use. Students also learned some very beneficial safety tips to follow when exposed to electricity. Mr. Brockman also did an electrical safety demonstration to show students what can happen when exposed to electricity in a variety of scenarios. A special thanks goes out to Mr. Brockman for giving the students deeper understanding of electricity and electrical safety.

The Rotary Club recently made a donation to the Housing Authority of Glasgow's Backpack Program. Feeding America sponsors this program that sends home a backpack of non-perishable food to hungry children on each Friday.

Accepting the donation is Paula Brooks, Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator from John Lawson, Rotary Member.

This is Beamer taking a break at the office.

Josh Underwood

Just wanted to send a spring picture of our azalea bushes blooming.

Thanks,
Jenny Groce

Here is a picture of our new bird Max. My son's dogs Dolly (left) and Lucy (right) are amazed at the bird talking to them. My cat PyPurr is thinking, "lunch". I hope not!!!! Thanks for letting me share,

Bunny Harlow <><

Hey Bill,
This a picture of Parker Clark playing with Ally and Jordan Bell's dog. Parker is the son of Kent and Stacy Clark and Grandson of Matt and Becky Wheeler and Richard and Karen Clark. Thanks for sharing this picture.

Stacey Bartlett caught this fish off the back of her houseboat in Barren River Lake.

[Stacey wrote: "Here's a picture of the fish I caught the other night!! It weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz.!!"]

Pictured is PFC William Travis Jones with his sister Katie in Washington, DC on a recent trip. Travis is in the Marine Corps and stationed at Quantico, VA. Thanks for letting us share!

April 27, 2010. We would like to wish April Bowles a Happy 30th Birthday! From her coworkers...

This is a good redfish caught by our son Douglas Galloway while moored in Corpus Christi, Texas. Doug recently graduated from the UK with plans to go to graduate school this fall. Presently he is continuing his seasonal employment of several years with Florida Marine Transporters of New Orleans on petroleum tanker barges throughout the inter-coastal and the Mississippi valley. Doug and his shipmates enjoyed several catches that Friday in April, and had a fish fry that afternoon! Douglas says hey to everyone in Glasgow and Barren County!

Ed and Sandra Galloway

Headlines.... "A Shark was sighted in the pond on Number 11 at the Glasgow Golf & Country Club!!!" Well, maybe not! It's really a Grass Carp enjoying that new grass that is under water now! It will be fun showing this to our grandchildren anyway.

Ron & Linda Burchett

I'm sure you'll be getting plenty of flood pics. Here are a few from around our farm/neighborhood.

(clockwise from upper left)
1. Crossing the bridge on New Salem Road at the county line.
2. Flooding across New Salem Road just prior to the bridge on the city side.
3. Sign on the road in front of our house.
4. Part of our lower field.

Thanks!
Jenny Everett

this is gorin park at about 11:30 am Sunday. I think back in the 80's the last time it was that high.

Just some pictures of all the rain we had over the weekend. Thanks for posting

Stephanie & Jerry McClellan

This is a pic of a cloud that produced a tornado down the road from my house in Edmonson County (I was born and raised in Glasgow though).

Meagan Mosby

Here are a few pics taken by Colleen McDaniel (my mother-in-law) on May 3rd. Enjoy!

Lisa McDaniel

Beautiful Azaleas - John and Mae Dean Kinslow, 106 Maple Ave.

Hi Bill,
(left) Here's a Sulphur feeding on a rose..The yellow on red makes quite a contrast...
(right) These are called Jack-o'-Lantern or Deceiving Clitocybe.. They glow in the dark.They are pretty, but don't eat...

Wendell

Hi Bill,
Unexpected visitors at the shop Thursday morning. We think they are Canadian Geese, not real sure where they came from, they were just out for a morning stroll.

Thanks,
Julie Edwards

Bill and Billy: I am going to forward a couple of pictures to you of Andi Ward. Andi is a 1994 graduate of GHS. She now lives and works in Los Angeles. She is currently the lead producer for Celebrity Apprentice which is on NBC on Sunday nights. I will forward you a picture of her with Joan Rivers and one with Bret Michaels. Bret Michaels is recovering from a subarachnoid hemorrhage right now so I thought a picture of him would be of interest. Andi is currently in Santa Fe filming a show for the Food Network and will return to New York City to begin filming a new season of regular Apprentice at the end of May. She is the daughter of Sue and Steve Ward.

Cousins Gavin Withrow and Jentry Bowles enjoyed their "Rain Day" checking the fences and cattle on the farm.

AEI American Engineers, Inc.
April Bowles

Mr. Anderson,
This is a photo of my daughter, Ella Dickinson, posing with the Governor and First Lady Beshear in his office. As you can see she was very excited and he allowed her to sit in his chair.

Sincerely,
Allison Dickinson

University of Kentucky cheerleading tryouts for 2010-11 were held April 15th threw 18th.... Eight girls were chosen for the blue squad from over 50 girls trying out....Cheering the Wildcats to victory for the fourth year is our own Alli Greer [left] and friend Ashley Phillips from Campbellsville, Kentucky....GO BIG BLUE....

Bill,
If you will, please find attached a photo of my grandson John Klein after a tough day at WKU’s Open Chess tournament proudly still wearing his medal that he earned for his fifth place finish. There were schools competing from Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee. The player’s scores were figured into both team rankings and individual rankings. John, a first grader at Potter Gray Elementary, Bowling Green, was in the primary division(1st – 3rd grades). He took home the 5th place overall medal for the primary division, which was the highest ranking for his school, and his team took first place in the overall primary division. Needless to say both Gammy and Pops are very proud of our grandson.

George and Gail Katchak

Bill, wanted to share with everyone that the long awaited Barren County Family History Book has arrived. Those who reserved copies may pick them up at the Cultural Center Monday thru Friday 9-4. We also have extra copies for sale at $65 plus tax. The book features an historical overview of Barren County, includes many township histories, a special section featuring prominent businesses, churches, clubs, and tributes, hundreds of biographical profiles of Barren County families, and a Veterans tribute section honoring over 300 Barren County Veterans. A great gift idea for Mother's and Father's Day. Thanks to all who contributed to the success of this book.

Gayle Berry

They may not be kissing cousins but they are happy ones. Brooke and Colby had a day of fun in the sun at our family’s late Easter.

Rose Burris

Hi I just wanted to share the photo of our gradchildren, Khloe Rene' & Jake Rich Flickinger. Everyone needs a sunny day!

Debbie & Robin Rich

VFW Post 5906 Makes a Donation of $1000 to the Barren County High School Football Team

The Barren County High School Football team recently received a $1,000 donation from the VFW Post 5906. The coaches, team and parents are grateful to VFW Post 5906 for their support of the football program. Pictured are (from L-R): Commander Paul Wood, BCHS football player Tyler Hughes, BCHS football player Gill Thomas, and BCHS Football Coach Jason Esters.

The Spring rains have been good for one thing. Our roses are beautiful this year. Hope you enjoy them as much as our neighbors do on Windsor Ave., here in Glasgow. Drive by and take a look........

Stacy & Betsy Bowles

Hi,
This is our granddaughter Danielle Jeffries, husband Neil Jeffries and granddaughter Shannon Jeffries. This was their first fishing trip ever on 4/9/10, and Papaw caught this *momma* large mouth bass. He released her back so she could lay her eggs. The girls had a blast and are ready to go again.

Thank you for sharing,
Vicki Jeffries (Nana)

(upper photo): The following students received positive office referrals, or perfect attendance for the month of April: Stone Hammer, Ellis Wininger, Mason Perkins, Cooper Manion, Megan Shirley, Amanda Jones, Cecily Scott, Kennedy Samson, Celista Hoy, Hannah Geralds, Savannah Reece, Steven Franklin, Patricia Long, Kyle Roach, Angel Raimer, Cody Davis, Nick Bess, Mason Nesbitt, Cody Blakely, Sonya Merritt, Evan Estes, Tanner Eaton, Dillon Gibbons, Kelly Moss, Emma Allison and Tammie Neal.

(lower left): The 6th grade and 2nd graders at Red Cross Elementary have teamed together to help each other research animals. Shown here is Mrs. Cunningham’s and Mrs. Cumberland teaming together at the computer lab.

(lower right): This picture is from our “twist lid campaign.” Shown here is Mrs. Cunningham’s 6th grade classroom with their donations. Red Cross Elementary collected over 15,000 lids to donate to one of our local churches.

Attached is a photo of my niece, Lauren Ellis, of Dry Fork, in her prom dress. The deer is a "community pet" - - Lauren is a student at BCHS. I thought this was pretty neat and wanted to share it.

Thank you,
Vicky Jones, Austin

Peonias at the home of Mike and Charlotte Steenbergen, Haywood

(upper photo) Girl Scout Troop 232 enjoyed a baseball game at the Hot Rods Scout Night. Everyone really had a great time. The troop leader is Pam Robertson and the asst. leaders are Julie Crimmins and Stephan Smith. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.

(lower photo) The Cub Scouts of Pack 586 and their families enjoyed a baseball game at the Hot Rods Stadium. They all really had a good time. Lance and I would like to thank everyone who helped with this outing.

Bill,
Here’s a couple of the pictures I took Sunday morning of some squirrels in our backyard. This was the first time we had seen the white/albino one.

Mike Wallace
Green Valley

The first picture is of Jerri Clark, AmeriCorps member from Barren County Middle School, and her family who volunteered at the 24 hour Build-A-Bed Blitz in Frankfort this past weekend where 545 beds were built for children across the state who didn’t have a bed of their own. Along with the bed, children received bedding items such as blankets, sheets, night lights, books, etc. Mattresses were provided for some of the beds. Locally nine children were recipients of these beds and other items!

In addition two more AmeriCorps members from Barren County volunteered their time along with their families, Jennie Leamon who serves at Red Cross Elementary and Angela Ludwig from Hiseville Elementary. Nearly 850 volunteers participated in this event. Volunteers came from as far away as Pennsylvania, Mississippi, and California. The Hoopa Tribe in California even sent a team of AmeriCorps members to help with the Build.

The second picture is of the actual event which was held at the Boone National Guard Armory.

For more information or to assist with providing mattresses for the remaining recipients, please contact Donna Brown, AmeriCorps Assistant Program Director at (270) 453-3205 or donna.brown@barren.kyschools.us.

BCMS Attends STLP State Championships

(GLASGOW, KENTUCKY) May 19, 2010 – The 5th annual Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) State Championship was held on Tuesday, May 11, at the Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena. The STLP State Championship allowed students from across the state to come together and demonstrate for other students, school and community members what they know and can do with technology. Students displayed and discussed projects and services that impacted their schools or communities. Student products in animation, digital citizenship, art, music, video and writing were on display. Students also competed in live performances in multiple technology categories.

The Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) which was selected as a 2009 “Best of Kentucky” award winner by the Commonwealth Office of Technology, was established in 1994 by the STLP State Advisory Council. Through STLP, student-designed projects, products and services are created to help schools and communities. The program is open to all students in all grade levels in every school in Kentucky.

BCMS congratulates Dylan Howard and Andrew Cotton for receiving 1st place in Bench Challenge; Jonathan Bunnell and Tyler Hensley received 1st place for School News Broadcast; Dylan Howard and Tyler Hensley received 1st place for Technical Writing and Help Desk; Morgan Thomas, Preston McFarland and Ryan Gaines placed 2nd for their PSA video about our local animal shelter, BRAWA; Kara Beth Wheeler and Shelby Lowe received an Honorable Mention for their PSA video about Internet Safety; Mikayla Carter received 3rd place for her digital storytelling entitled, “The True Born” and Jaylan Ford received Honorable Mention for her storytelling. Maggie Casteel was one of the 55 finalist for her showcase on “Cruising to the Top with Your ILP”. These students have demonstrated an extreme amount of hard work and dedication. We congratulate them on their efforts and awards.

In the photo above are 2009-2010 BCMS STLP members.

The new BB&T-Square Deal Lumber-HVAC Services stage is going to be complete for the grand opening of Bounty of the Barrens Market this Saturday! We hope to see everyone there starting at 8:00!

Bill, The girls at Gaunce Management and their Derby Hat creations. Fun time!

Charlotte Clarkson

On Tues., May 18th, Brownie Troop 503 worked very hard collecting baby items to donate to the Crossroads Pregnancy Center in Glasgow. They also presented the center with a $50 check. Way to go, girls! We are so proud of you.

Pictured left to right with their donations: Zoe Scott, Jennifer Townley, Lexie McFarland, Madison Fields, Bailley Glaab, Katelyn Martin. (not shown but made a donation Kaitlyn Fisher)

Pictured with troop check, top row, left to right: Katelyn Martin, Ashley Garmon, Liberty Townley
bottom row: Madison Fields, Lexie McFarland, Bailley Glaab.

Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library welcomed author Holly Goddard Jones on Thursday evening, May 13, to read from her story “Allegory of a Cave.” Ms. Jones stated that one of the challenges of fiction is everyone asking if a certain character is based on someone she knows. Her response is that she takes a grain of truth, such as an expression her father used, “Cry me a handful”, when she was having a pity party and uses the expression in a different context. She was very open to questions from her audience and shared some college experiences that helped her develop her literary fiction writing style. She concluded by sharing that she is now working on a novel.

Bill,
I just wanted to share this picture of our grandchildren Zack & Maci Renee' enjoying the hammock at our house. They are the children of Dale & Lisa McDaniel. (Do you think they get along that well all the time)?

Thanks,
Donita Runyon

Barren County High School Band Places 1st at the All-Star Music Festival On Saturday, May 15, the BCHS Concert Band competed in the All-Star Music Festival in Orlando, Florida. The students received 1st place in class AAA and Grand Champion (Best Concert Band Overall) for the event. The BCHS Band scored a composite 97 out of 100 from the 3 judges at the festival and were even greeted and personally complimented by the adjudicators following their performance. All-Star Music Festivals holds national events every Saturday from March through May. If no group out-scores BCHS in the next two weeks, they will achieve the status of "National Champion" for 2010. While in Florida, the band was also treated to some well-deserved entertainment including accommodations at the Lake Eve Resort, a day at Wet 'n' Wild water park, a day at Cocoa Beach, and 2 days at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure before returning to Glasgow. Congratulations to all the members of the BCHS Band!

In the photo, the 2009-2010 Barren County High School Band members are shown at Universal Studios in Orlando after competing and placing 1st in class AAA and Grand Champion (Best Concert Band Overall) at the All-Star Music Festival.

The Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library welcomed Edie Bell last Thursday evening for a presentation on gardening. She shared a variety of plants, from butterfly bushes to blanket flowers, with an emphasis on pest control and management. One reference she used was the Gardening Handbook that is produced by the Barren County Cooperative Extension Service and may be picked up at their office on West Main Street in Glasgow.

Hello Mr. Anderson,
Just wanted to let everyone know that Erin Walton, Hiesville Elementary, won 1st place at the National Garden Club level for the 5th grade with her Woodsy Owl poster - Lend a Hand - Care for the Land! There were over 22,000 posters submitted from grades 1-5, via local Garden Clubs from all over the U.S. There were several rules and strict criteria to be adhered to in the contest.

Smokey Bear and chief Forester, Robert Bean, from Elizabethtown, came to congratulate Erin and to thank the entire Hiesville 5th grade for participating in this contest and demonstrating the principles of the U.S. Forest Service through the posters. Her poster becomes the property of the U.S. Forest Service to be used for future education.

Pictured are Erin with Smokey Bear, her teacher, Polly Sparks, and Forester, Robert Bean.

Linda Craiger, President, Glasgow Garden Club

This is my son Nick Kingrey holding our Top 20 trophy from Saturday's Caveland Church Cruise for Christ in Cave City, big turnout on a beautiful day.

Thanks,
Lisa Kingrey

The first picture is of our great niece, Lilly Ruth Bruton. She was visiting from North Carolina and playing with our very cooperative cat, Griffey. The second is one of my Hydrangea bushes. They are all very beautiful this year.

Wendy and Brenda Frazier

I wanted to share a picture of our granddaughter, Blair Alexandia Brumett at 10 months old. Blair will celebrate her 2nd birthday on June 30th. Blair is the daughter of Jeff and Marin Brumett.

This is Olivia Hatfield donating 10+ inches of her hair to Locks of Love. Olivia is the daughter of Dennis and Sylvia Hatfield of Glasgow! In the picture with Olivia is hair stylist Tammy Houchens in Temple Hill! Thanks for letting us share! We are very proud of Olivia.

Thanks,
Sylvia Hatfield

This is group picture of the 50th class reunion of Glasgow High School class of 1960. We had a great time. It is always good to see everyone but we did miss 19 in our class that have passed away.

Tuck Norman enjoyed celebrating his 4th Birthday with all of his friends! In the picture from left to right is: Letia Davis, Alli Buie, Alex Landers, Max Hughes, Levi Williams, Tuck Norman, Luke Williams, Jackson Humphrey, Layton Coffey, Jameson Buie, Reed Esters.

Glasgow firefighters were doing their annual hose testing last week at the old Wal-Mart parking lot when a young man and his mother stopped by to see if Jonathan could see the fire trucks. The firefighters stopped what they were doing to let the youngster get a up close and personal look at the fire truck, and while they were at it they let Jonathan operate the hose line. We feel fortunate to be able to serve in such a great community, and the firefighters are always willing to stop and show others what it is like to be a firefighter if but just for a minute.

Battalion Chief Tony Atwood

Please consider these photos for your photo page. Thanks.

City of Glasgow at 2010 Highland Games on Saturday.

Brendan & Kent Lehman throwing axe at Highland Games, Saturday.

Submitted by Vicki Lehman, O'Fallon, Illinois

June Jackson, Glasgow

It was a big month for my brother Scott, who I am very proud of! First, he signed for a soccer scholarship with Mid-Continent, then he got all dressed up for prom and lastly, the proudest day…. he graduated from Glasgow High School. Scott is the youngest of 5 kids, he will always be my baby brother, and I am so proud of him! Although, I am not sure how my parents are going to adapt to not having to take a kid to school (after 5 kids and 33 years of kids!)! I hope you share these pictures with everyone, so they can share this joy with our family! Thanks!

Cheri

This is Malayka Russell our granddaughter & her cousin Kaleb Hardin graduating Kindergarten they were so proud and we were to . Malayka is the daughter of Ashley & Chad Russell . Kaleb is the son of Tammy Hardin... THANKS FOR SHARING...

If only all work days could be this enjoyable. David Thomas of Glasgow and my father, Paul Thomas of Scottsville recently had the opportunity to fly to Union City, Tennessee to begin construction on a new private landing strip. Sure beats driving. This was Dad's first time flying which made it even more special.

Barren County High School Athletic Booster Club Recognizes Senior Student Athletes

The 2009-2010 Bobby Steenbergen Award of Excellence in Athletics was recently presented at the Senior Breakfast for Barren County High School by the Barren County Athletic Booster Club. The award, named for former coach Bobby Steenbergen who was instrumental in developing the athletic program at the high school, is given to a female and male student athlete who portrays sportsmanship, leadership, excellence in academics and commitment characteristics that were a hallmark of Coach Steenbergen’s career in coaching. In addition to the recognition, each receipt is awarded a $200 college scholarship by the Booster Club. The female recipient was Kelsey Trowbridge and the male recipient was Spencer Kerley.

Pictured are: Spencer Kerley, Terry Bunnell, Booster Club President; and Kelsey Trowbridge.

Taylor Austin competed in the KHSAA Class 3A State track meet on Saturday, June 5 in Louisville. With a personal record in the triple jump of 44 feet 10 inches, he secured a 4th place medal. He also competed in long jump and with a distance of 21 feet 2 inches brought home the 5th place medal in that event as well.

Thank you,
Christy Austin

Here are my grandchildren, Gracie and Luke, in for a visit from East Tennessee.

Jessie and Martha Nell Thomas

One morning, while cooking breakfast on Dale Hollow Lake, I spotted these turtles. Now I watch for them every time we are on the lake and they are there every morning, but disappear soon after. I guess they are just waking up and then have to go search for their own breakfast?

Hello,
This baby deer appeared in our yard on Saturday. It followed us around for a while before running away through the field. How cute!

David Strange

Hi Bill!
You may remember my mother posting our photos a few months back. She was proud to be expecting her first grandbaby! Well, she’s here! Marley Reese was born March 7, 2010 at 3:23pm. She weighed 8 lbs. 3.9 oz and was 20.5 inches long…..She has filled our life with so much joy! She is such a blessing, and already has her Daddy wrapped around her finger! Thanks for letting me share! God Bless!

Proud Parents
Bryan and Tonya Redford

2010 Temple Hill Baptist Church Vacation Bible school June 14-18, we had 164 enrolled this year.

Thanks,
Sharon Burgess

Bill,
A photo of our 2010 Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School held at Bethel United Methodist Church on the Burkesville Road. Thanks to our VBS Director Sara Beth Harris and all the Bethel volunteers who made this a great VBS. A special thank you to the parents who allowed their children to be a part of our special week.

To God Be the Glory,
Pastor Neil Jeffries

This is my son, Christian, and husband. My son got a big bite on his line but it took his Daddy's help to get it in. A little over 44 inches long......

Hello Mr. Anderson. The Evening Primroses are in bloom at the Glasgow Garden Club Native Plant site along the walking trail at Weldon Park. The Evening Primrose is a Native American wildflower. Plants may reach 4-5 ft tall. Leaves are rough-hairy and are lemon-scented. The entire plant is reported to be edible and have medicinal qualities if harvested and prepared correctly. It is also reported that it was a staple food for many Native American tribes. It requires full sun and is self sowing. The benefits of native trees and plants are low maintenance and provides a good source of food for butterflies and birds.

Walk the trail for health and fitness..... enjoy the flowers along the way.

Linda Craiger/Glasgow Garden Club

Bill just wanted to share with everyone how our family enjoys summer in The Great Smoky Mountains! Bonnie Ragle and her niece Ashley Russel and her great nieces Sierra Humphrey, Malayka Russel, and Kelsey Russel.

Thanks for letting us share our fun in the sun!

Bill,
This is the Glasgow High School Girl’s 4X400 Relay Team receiving their 2nd place medals at the Class 1A State Track Meet at the University of Louisville on June 5.

Shown at the award podium above the “2” are team members Hannah Holgate, Katherine Rogers, Kennedy Bailey, Randi Norris and alternate Kylie Foushee.

This was just one of many awards the Glasgow High School Boys and Girls Track Teams earned at the State Track Meet. Randi Norris is the Girls 400 State Champion and the GHS Girls Team ended the day in 9th place out of 45 teams!

Another great day to be a Scottie!

Jonas Bastien, son of David and Cristiane Bastien attended Boy Scout Summer Camp at Camp Crooked Creek in Bullitt County, Ky. last week. Here is a photo of him on the Archery Range, It was a rough start, but his skill did improve.

Jonas also qualified with 35/40 for the Archery Merit badge, Other badges, working to become an Eagle Scout, were Fly Fishing, Pioneering and Fishing. And in his off time he went canoeing, swimming and rifle and shotgun shooting. Next week Jonas will attend SCATS, The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students at Western Kentucky University.

In July he will attend the Boy Scout National Jamboree in Washington D.C. with 60,000 other young scouts.

Here is Bailey enjoying the pool on a boogie board...

Patrick and Joan Forges

Danny and Renna Pedigo are extremely proud of their daughter, Emily, for donating 10+ inch ponytails to Locks of Love. Emily is shown here with her hair stylist Susan Davis Carter. Emily says she misses her long hair but she is proud to be part of an organization that helps kids. Thanks for letting us share!

Bill,
This is a picture of our group that goes on an annual golf trip. This year, we traveled to Eastern Kentucky to Raven Rock Golf Course in Jenkins, Mountain Pub Links Golf Course in Pikeville, and Stone Crest Golf Course in Prestonsburg. These pictures were made at Stone Crest Golf Course. The golf course was built on a strip mine.

L to R: Ben Honeycutt, Brandi Turner, Freddy and Sue Morgan, Terry and Pat Turner, Tony and Sue Turner, Gerald and Donnie Kidd and Chuck and Debbie Turner.

Hi Bill:
Dad may have already sent you in a picture I am not sure but just in case I wanted to send these in. The first one is of Dad and Charlie right after he graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp this past Saturday and then the second is Charlie and my son Dalton in his dress blues on Fathers Day, he suprised dad in them when they went to church. We are all SO VERY PROUD of him and glad to have him home for a few days.

Thanks again - Beth Jessie*

Attached are photos from the recent meeting of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library Property Board payment presentation.

The Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library Property Board met recently for the presentation of the first payment from the College Street library building sale. In attendance were (left to right) Frances Bastien, chairman of the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library Property Board, Joanne London, James Trigg Pace, Kelly Bell, Al Elder, Rossie Kingery, Shelby Bale, Philip Patton and John Rogers, chairman of the Barren County Public Library Board.

Thank you!

Rebecca Kinslow