GALLERY: The places we were
Published 7:16 pm Monday, April 13, 2020
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Waffle House in Winchester is one of many businesses that has been closed until further notice. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
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The parking lot at Shearer Elementary School is empty on a Friday afternoon as children learn from home. Schools have been closed and moved to non-traditional instruction since early March and are not expected to return until at least May. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
3/17
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The Clark County Public Library's parking lot is usually almost full on a Friday afternoon, but the building has been closed for weeks. It does, however, offer programs and materials online. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
4/17
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Despite having never officially opened, Legacy Grove on Lexington Avenue was typically busy with local children enjoying the state-of-the-art playground. These days, the park is closed to visitors except for its walking trails, and the play area is blocked off with yellow caution tape. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
5/17
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Great Clips in Kroger Plaza is one of many local hair salons ordered to close by Gov. Andy Beshear. A sign on the front door tells customers about the closure. (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
6/17
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A sign visible from Bypass Road tells customers that the Golden Corral restaurant in Kroger Plaza is temporarily closed with a hopeful “See You Soon.” (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
7/17
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he frames that once advertised the latest films at Malco Cinema in Winchester Plaza are empty. Movie theaters were some of the first establishments ordered to close under social distancing guidelines. (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
8/17
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A sign that says, “We will survive! We will return! Soon you soon!” greets passersby at Frames on Main. (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
9/17
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he marquee that typically advertises Leeds Center for the Arts’ upcoming shows sends an optimistic message — “We will get through this together.” (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
10/17
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The big red bin outside Clark County Community Services reminds patrons that the thrift store and community outreach center is no longer accepting donations. (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
11/17
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Signs at College Park remind the community the playground and ball courts are closed. (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
12/17
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The basketball goals at College Park have been boarded over to discourage groups of people from gathering to play, enforcing social distancing in area parks. (Photo by Whitney Leggett)
13/17
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There's no one basking in the sunshine at Heritage Park on bright spring days. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
14/17
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A chalk message on the driveway of the First Church of God and Clark County Christian School wishes people a Happy Easter, but the church is not open congregants for Easter services. It will be livestreaming them. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
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A plaza behind Kroger is nearly empty on a weekday. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
16/17
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The picnic area and playground at College Park are closed to the public because of coronavirus social distancing guidelines, as are those at all parks in Winchester and Clark County. (Photo by Randy Patrick)
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Abettor Brewery. File photo.
Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the places we once occupied are now empty spaces. From parks to ball courts and businesses, the places we once gathered are without their people. Life looks different in Winchester and Clark County, and it’s a scene playing out all over the world.
