Photo Letter: Sign is an eyesore
2018-12-11 - Greensburg Road entry to Columbia, KY - Photo by Doug Beard
Longtime Columbia resident and business owner Bea Beard had her son Dog send this formatted photo editorial comment to Columbia Magazine with this statement: "If I were thinking about moving to Columbia or locating a business here, I think I would turn around immediately if this was the sign that welcomed my arrival. Hopefully this can be removed soon. It really is an "eyesore" and a poor reflection of our city! - Bea Beard"
There are many who agree with Bea. This sign has been on the agenda of the City Council for many months. A decision was made to remove it and replace it with a sign matching those at other entries to Columbia, but bad weather prevented it. As spring, then summer weather arrived, it was again brought up for removal, however, voices from the other side - opposing changing the sign - reached the Mayor and so it remains as is, deteriorating like a rusting piece of farm equipment in the field or an abandoned building left to Mother Nature to handle, reminding passersby that there was once life in this place. - LW Comments | Permalink
2018-12-11 - Greensburg Road entry to Columbia, KY - Photo by Doug Beard
Longtime Columbia resident and business owner Bea Beard had her son Dog send this formatted photo editorial comment to Columbia Magazine with this statement: "If I were thinking about moving to Columbia or locating a business here, I think I would turn around immediately if this was the sign that welcomed my arrival. Hopefully this can be removed soon. It really is an "eyesore" and a poor reflection of our city! - Bea Beard"
There are many who agree with Bea. This sign has been on the agenda of the City Council for many months. A decision was made to remove it and replace it with a sign matching those at other entries to Columbia, but bad weather prevented it. As spring, then summer weather arrived, it was again brought up for removal, however, voices from the other side - opposing changing the sign - reached the Mayor and so it remains as is, deteriorating like a rusting piece of farm equipment in the field or an abandoned building left to Mother Nature to handle, reminding passersby that there was once life in this place. - LW Comments | Permalink
Business services are available from SBA/SBDC
2018-12-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Local businesses may have help available in the areas of planning and training for growth. Columbia Adair Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, at right; Chamber President Pamela Hoots, third from left; and Mark Dykes, Chairman of the Adair EDA, at left; met with SBA/SBDC representatives Michael Ashcraft, second from left, and Kevin Norvell and Jim Reams, center, about services available to local businesses through their agencies. The Chamber will make the information available so that all members have the opportunity to discover services that can help local businesses. Comments | Permalink
2018-12-11 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Local businesses may have help available in the areas of planning and training for growth. Columbia Adair Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, at right; Chamber President Pamela Hoots, third from left; and Mark Dykes, Chairman of the Adair EDA, at left; met with SBA/SBDC representatives Michael Ashcraft, second from left, and Kevin Norvell and Jim Reams, center, about services available to local businesses through their agencies. The Chamber will make the information available so that all members have the opportunity to discover services that can help local businesses. Comments | Permalink
Metcalfe County Christmas Parade 2018: Santa rode high
2018-12-11 - Edmonton, Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Santa rode high on the ladder of this Edmonton Fire Truck, accompanied by one of the Volunteers. The guys wrapped up a good long Christmas Parade. Click 'read more' to view the photo album of the Parade. Comments | Permalink
2018-12-11 - Edmonton, Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com
Santa rode high on the ladder of this Edmonton Fire Truck, accompanied by one of the Volunteers. The guys wrapped up a good long Christmas Parade. Click 'read more' to view the photo album of the Parade. Comments | Permalink
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