I was a little bored on New Year's Day and wanted to get out of the house, so I decided to build a snowman and wanted to share it with you. Thought you might like to show it on the Website. Pretty neat, huh! Hope you have a wonderful New Year's! (Notice the Tweety theme? - The WebMeister)

Hi, Bill,
The recent snows are still hanging on in the area. With temperatures rising in the next day or so, the snow should be gone by the weekend. (Did you happen to see Wendell in Edmonton's Barn Lot Theatre production of "It's a Wonderful Life"? He and the entire cast put on a very professional show! - The WebMeister)

Hello again, Bill,
I have had loads of email about the snow scene on your Website (see it here). It was taken with a little disposable Fuji camera (here's another from the same roll of film).

I figured that a good picture of the Glasgow-Barren County game may be of use to you. (Glasgow won this exciting game on Friday night by a very slim margin, but they'll play again on February 2nd).

This is a DAR Tea at the home of Mr. & Mrs. B.G. Waldrop at 107 Victorian Way on Dec. 16. On the left is Miss Kay Harbison, Regent of the Edmund Rogers Chapter. Seated is Mrs. Lawrence Long, Ky. State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Visit the DAR Website here.

Joseph (Kris Simpson) holds Baby Jesus (Will Quenzer) in the Christmas play at Glasgow Bible Church (take a look at their Website here - The WebMeister).

WebMeister,
The new county administration building on the square is beginning to take shape. This pic was taken Wednesday, January 17.

Hi, Bill:
T.J. Samson Hospital's new wing is sure impressive at night! (Take a look at their Website here)

Hi, Bill:
Here's a beautiful picture that Len South of Center took on his farm just after the snowfall. Black and white pictures are still my favorite for certain subjects.

Bill,
I saw your recent "snow scene" picture when I was checking my school email account via the education link for Barren County Schools. I couldn't help but think I had a pretty cute snow "kid." My 3 year old son, Tanner, had been out on the porch after the last snow. He couldn't get a snowman going, so he decided to turn our collie, Bullwinkle, into the next best thing by covering him with SNOW! The result... a snowdog... and a great picture!

Boy Scout Troop 605 went on a "Freeze Out" January 5 (2001). It was 18º

I just wanted to share this picture taken by my brother-in-law from his home. This is his view of our place... doesn't it look just like a postcard? (We live in Indian Hills in the Austin area.)

Hello again, Bill,
I have had loads of email about the snow scene on your Website. It was taken with a little disposable Fuji camera. I am sending two more from the same roll of film.
(here's the earlier picture that Wendell's referring to - the "snow scene")

The Glasgow Bible Church Youth Ministry and the E:6 Ministry Team at the Garden. The E:6 Team is in charge of the Youth Minsitry for the next few weeks leading up to a series of revival meetings at the church.Visit the church's Website here: www.glasgowbible.org/

Hi, Bill:
My husband and I were at the Smokey Mountains over the past weekend and I took several photos with our new digital camera. This photo was talken at Cobly Knob and I think it's a pretty neat photo. Just wanted to share it with you. Thanks.

The attached picture was taken at a tea party on Valentine's Day. There were quite a number of glamorous little girls!

Hi, Bill:
These beautiful mules belong to Gary Shive of Summer Shade. I snapped this picture as he was working them out to get them into shape for the numerous mule pulling contests that Gary enters them in.

Visit Wendell's Webpage at http://members.tripod.com/folkhumor...

Hi, Bill:
Spring isn't that far away! I found these crocus here in Glasgow and they are beautiful.

Recently 13 delegates from the Ky. Jaycees, including Beau Bruton, Chapter President of the Glasgow-Barren County Jaycees, attended the Leadership Academy and Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) Awards in Washington, DC. While in Washington, Mr. Bruton also competed in the TOYA Write-Up Competition, placing in the top 10. Heather French Henry of Kentucky received a TOYA award for her help in addressing the problems of homeless veterans.

Hi, Bill:
Each year the Mammoth Cave Amateur Radio Club hosts the Cave City Hamfest at the Cave City Convention Center. This gathering of ham radio operators from several states is now the largest in Kentucky. This March 3 get-together jam packed the building with swapping, story-telling and a rollicking good time.

Glasgow vs. Russellville Tuesday night at the 4th region tournament at Diddle Arena (WKU) was the "Last Hoorah" for these 4 senior cheerleaders from Glasgow. L to R: Ginger Eubank, Haley Crow, Emily Napier and Jodi Salyer.

Hi, Bill:
Early Saturday afternoon in Cave City brought smoke, and some concern, as a controlled burn of a lot behind Comfort Inn was completed. Dry grass and brush made quite a wall of flames.

Recently, Happy Valley Elementary held a coloring/essay contest to promote awareness for spaying/neutering your pets. These are the contest winners: Eric Jessie, Alex Smith, Cody Richardson, Maitlin Nuckols, Thomas Grubbs, Branson Redford, Cheyanne Wilcoxson, Sarah Wilson, Ashten Emberton, McKenzie Nuckols, Traz Smith, Christian WIlliams, Cristita Tibbits, Hannah Demunbrun, Chelsea Matos, Haleigh Edwards, Emily Hogan, Brittany Bowles, Cole Amos and Asa Darnell. This contest is part of an ongoing service project with HVE and BRAWA. Please view the winning entries through the HVE Website at www.glasgowbarren.com/commun/edu/glas_sch/elem/hve/hve.htm or BRAWA's Webite at www.brawa.homestead.com and at K-Mart.

WebMeister:
These pictures were made March 8, when the Glasgow Fire Department participated in an activity for the Hispanic citizens of this community at the Barren Co. Middle School 21st century learning center ("The Clubhouse"). Safety information was provided in Spanish. It was a learning experience for all of us!

Hi, Bill:
Spring can't be far off now. The Goldfinches are getting their beautiful Summer plumage already.

Hi, Bill:
I think this is what we all enjoy seeing. Animal Control Officer Sheila Hale enjoying her job as she checks out a new puppy ("Bunches") at the BRAWA animal shelter. Bunches awaits a new home. Call the shelter at 651-PAWS.

This is a picture of East Fork Creek in Metcalfe County, shadows on the water.

Hey, WebMeister! The Renaissance/Main Street Glasgow program would like to thank all the people who have written letters to support the Liberty Street School project. As you can see from the photo, it's a beautiful setting and worthy of saving!

Hello, Bill,
Here are just two of my many neighbors who stop by for a snack from time to time. A male and female redbellied woodpecker really enjoy the black oil sunflower seeds. The male has more red on his head than the female.

The Glasgow Police Department offers fingerprinting for young children in our area. That's Courtney Benham in the picture with Officer Rodney Sponhouse.

Hey Bill, the kids were doing some spring cleaning in the barn and look what they found. If you have time, I need help finding the girls after they found this nest of mice.

p.s. I can ship this nest anywhere you like (well, right after my sister-in-law gets them).

Don

Trail around Sloans Crossing Pond

Thousands of motorists pass this pond every day on their way to and from Mammoth Cave, never suspecting what they're missing. You're one of the lucky ones who stopped to catch the show! Take a few minutes to walk the short trail around Sloans Crossing Pond and learn a bit about its surprisingly rich and diverse living communities.

The pond was created through the combined efforts of people and beavers. First, a spring-fed stream was dammed to form a small farm pond here in the 1930's. Not long after the establishment of Mammoth Cave National Park, beavers were reintroduced into the region after a lengthy absence due to over-trapping in the 1800's, and these industrious creatures enlarged the pond to its present size.

Hi, Bill,
The martins are back and looking for a home. The starlings are also looking for a home in the martins' box.

Attached are two pictures of Jeanne Scalise, Chairperson of the City's Solid Waste Committee, talking to students at the City of Glasgow's Recycling Warehouse at the Landfill. Two classes from South Green Elementary School were given a tour of the Landfill, Recycling Center & Compost Facility on Friday, April 20th (Earth Day). Councilwoman Scalise talked to the students about the benefits and the importance of recycling.

Spring is here - finally! The Dogwoods are in bloom on Douglas Avenue. Here is Helena Grace Shirley at her Uncle Don & Aunt Lesa Houchin's home Sunday evening. She's the daughter of Alan & Kathy Shirley.

Hi, Bill:
Looks like I'm hung up on birds this Spring but they are so beautiful now. Here's a mother Bluebird checking out the yard before flying off to find some insects.

Hey Bill,
This picture was taken at Wayne and LaVerta Garrett's minature donkey farm. Her name is Dolly. She makes a great pet and she works as well

Dear Bill:
This picture was taken just a few days before Bernards on the Glasgow square closed. Kolton Blake Jessie was trying on hats. He liked this one. Kolton is the son of Lori & Steven Sloan, and Jamie Jessie. He is the grandson of Ernest & Donita Runyon, Gene & Joyce Jessie and Berky & Eileen Sloan.

Glasgow BPW installed new officers for 2001-2002 on Thursday night, May 3. New officers for the year will be Janis Turner, Treasurer

WebMeister,
The new Barren County Administrative Center on the square isn't the only large construction project presently going on in town. This pic is how the South Region Postsecondary Education Center (future home of WKU-Glasgow & Kentucky Technical Institute) currently looks.

Luke seems to be giving his new friend, Ellie Grace, some advice on life in Glasgow and what fun it is to be a kid. Luke is the 1-year-old son of Wayne and Beth Vandyke and Eleanor Grace is the 1-month-old daughter of Tim and Angie Schueler.

Hi, Bill:
(left) I can't help myself. I still think these little guys are pretty! I wonder how many people know that they were named by early French trappers who thought the leaves looked like "dent de lion" (tooth of the lion). The name stuck and now "dent-de-lion" is "dandelion."

(right) Spring is here and with it comes beautiful Spring flowers. Among my favorites in the Glasgow Area are Grecian Windflowers (anemones). I have only the blue but they are wonderful blowing in the wind.

Hi, Bill:
I shot the photo at Beula Villa, Sulphur Well, Kentucky. Only one building burned due to quick action by the North Metcalfe Fire Department, along with assistance from several other fire departments.

Hi, Bill,
This pic is sent to enlighten our views. Hope everyone enjoys it.

This was a hard picture to get because birds are smart when it comes to humans, but I like getting pictures of nature and new life.

Hi, Bill:
A concert on the Square Monday, May 21, brought a crowd to hear a fine presentation by the Glasgow Community Band/Orchestra. Music from the gazebo, reminiscent of Glasgow of a century ago.

May 26, 8:45am at Barren River State ParkGlasgow Highland Games 5 kilometer runners are seen at the halfway point in the footrace. Cool, clear weather made for a fast pace.

Work is progressing on the Prehistoric Indian Rock Shelter, part of the "Prehistoric and Early Settlement Exhibit" at the South Central Ky. Cultural Center (Museum of the Barrens). Mark Johnson is shown applying the primer for final painting. The museum is located at 200 W. Water St.

Hi, Bill:
Each year as I attend the Glasgow Highland Games, I learn something new about Scottish discipline. This year I learned that: (1) Scots post a guard at the restrooms, and (2) If you get caught breaking line, you'll be asked to leave. By then it doesn't matter.

Hi, Bill:
Kentucky's only native cacti is the Prickly Pear Cactus. It blooms in late May and the fruit/seed pods can be used to make jelly. Doesn't this one look happy?

Subject: Lost River Cave

These were taken when the river was up at the Lost River Cave.

Hi, Bill:
With your permission, I'd like to challenge others to photograph how they "stay cool" in this Kentucky summer heat. One method loved by Glaswegians is the City Pool.

Bill,
This is afternoon time in my house. Spartacus and CaTea, my Boston Terriers, snooze through the 90 plus degree days in the comfort of air conditioning.

p.s. Per Joe Taylor's challenge. :)

Hi, Bill,
As of Thursday, June 14, the new Barren County Administrative Building was progressing well. Workers can be seen in windows braving the heat.

Hi, Bill,
Looks like I'm hung up on birds this Spring but they are so beautiful now. This is a downy woodpecker, a regular visitor to my deck.

Hi, Bill,
(on the left) This Regal Fritillary is enjoying the sweet rewards of a butterfly weed. There seems to be an abundance of butterflies this year.

(middle & right) This is Gus. He comes to the feeder everyday at noon. He and the Jaybirds really raise a noise fighting over the sunflower seeds. It's not often one sees a raccoon in the middle of the day. Remember, if you encounter one and he seems friendly or sick, stay away from it. Raccoons can carry rabies.

Hi, Bill:
June 23-24 was a national annual Communications Disaster Drill called Amateur Radio Field Day. Stations were set up as if in disaster conditions and contacts made. These would be requests for assistance in a real emergency. Hams are shown making contacts from American Legion Park (here in Glasgow) to all over this continent.

Hi, Bill:
The black-eyed susans are in fields and along roadsides in great profusion. The Summer wildflowers are really showing off now.