Golden Orb, Araneidae family
2021-09-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Miss Donna Rieder
From Clifty Creek Farm, Donna Rieder sends this report: "This is a Golden Orb spider, family Araneidae, so named because of their circular webs. The English word orb means circular. They are non-aggressive with a diet of mosquitoes, flies, wasps, moths and beetles. But sometimes will eat small frogs and hummingbirds if they get in their webs.
"Fall is prime time for orb spiders of all kinds to build webs, hence the popularity of spiders and webs in Halloween decorations. If any build a web near your hummingbird feeders, they should be trapped (a cup/lid combo works well) and relocated." Comments | Permalink
2021-09-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Miss Donna Rieder
From Clifty Creek Farm, Donna Rieder sends this report: "This is a Golden Orb spider, family Araneidae, so named because of their circular webs. The English word orb means circular. They are non-aggressive with a diet of mosquitoes, flies, wasps, moths and beetles. But sometimes will eat small frogs and hummingbirds if they get in their webs.
"Fall is prime time for orb spiders of all kinds to build webs, hence the popularity of spiders and webs in Halloween decorations. If any build a web near your hummingbird feeders, they should be trapped (a cup/lid combo works well) and relocated." Comments | Permalink
Sharon Payne studies City Council issue
2021-09-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
On a research trip, Sharon Payne, center, asked workers for details about the water tower on Industrial Drive after the Council members were asked to approve $5,000 to $8,000 for the City logo to be added. The new signage could be added on the tank as it is being repainted in the coming weeks. Present lettering advertises the Economic Development Authority and is readable as you near Morgan Smith (old OshKosh). Comments | Permalink
2021-09-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
On a research trip, Sharon Payne, center, asked workers for details about the water tower on Industrial Drive after the Council members were asked to approve $5,000 to $8,000 for the City logo to be added. The new signage could be added on the tank as it is being repainted in the coming weeks. Present lettering advertises the Economic Development Authority and is readable as you near Morgan Smith (old OshKosh). Comments | Permalink
ISP students attend Fall Heritage Festival
2021-09-13 - Taylor Co., KY - Photo by Dakota Smith
By Dakota Smith
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, ISP took on the Fall Heritage Festival in Campbellsville! It was so much fun. There was a petting zoo, pop up shops, food trucks, and live music. We even ran into several host parents! Be on the lookout for our next activity!
Pictured from left to right: Lucas Ribeiro from Olimpia, Brazil; Eddie Van Wyk from Pretoria, South Africa; Yasmin Flores Quintana from Somerset, KY; Riko Hotei from Tokyo, Japan; Hanako Nakamura from Tokyo, Japan; Minsong Kim from Incheon, South Korea; and Anna Kelly from Ard Mhacha, Ireland. Comments | Permalink
2021-09-13 - Taylor Co., KY - Photo by Dakota Smith
By Dakota Smith
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, ISP took on the Fall Heritage Festival in Campbellsville! It was so much fun. There was a petting zoo, pop up shops, food trucks, and live music. We even ran into several host parents! Be on the lookout for our next activity!
Pictured from left to right: Lucas Ribeiro from Olimpia, Brazil; Eddie Van Wyk from Pretoria, South Africa; Yasmin Flores Quintana from Somerset, KY; Riko Hotei from Tokyo, Japan; Hanako Nakamura from Tokyo, Japan; Minsong Kim from Incheon, South Korea; and Anna Kelly from Ard Mhacha, Ireland. Comments | Permalink
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