Sunday on the lake 2021-08-30 - Russell County, KY - Photo by Evan Waggener. The view from the boat on Lake Cumberland. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Praying Hands from the Holy Land 2021-08-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The praying hands discovered in the Columbia United Methodist Church Time Capsule were brought back from the Holy Land by pastor Rachel James 25 years ago. She and church treasurer, Jane Akin Keltner, went on a trip to the Holy Land in January of 1995. The trip was led by Bishop Robert Morgan, and several lay persons and pastors from the Louisville and Kentucky Conferences went on the trip. For information on the Time Capsule discoveries and next steps, contact the church at 270-384-2276. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Meeting the Bernheim Giants 2021-08-29 - Clermont, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The public enjoys meeting Bernheim's 'family of Forest Giants in a Giant Forest'. Mama Loumari relaxes and enjoys nature, while her two 'kid giants' are out exploring. Little Elina loves to play with rocks while Little Nis (in this photo) is fascinated with his own reflection. The large scale wooden 'Forest Giants' at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in Clermont, KY was created in celebration of Bernheim's 90th anniversary. Matilda Anne Waggener and her Dad, Tom, explored the Giants and the beautiful covered walkways along the path on her 10th birthday. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Can you name them? 2021-08-29 - Columbia, KY - Photo from the church. Can you name the parents and children pictured in this photo from the Columbia United Methodist Church Sunday School hour 25 years ago? It is part of the Time Capsule project in progress. (Click 'comment' below to reply.) Responses coming in include the following: The boy standing between the two women in the back row to the right is Matt Hefner. The red headed lady to his right is Dawn Hefner his mother, and the blonde girl and boy in front of him are Megan amd Mackenzie. They moved to Jonesboro Arkansas, not sure of their location now. - Brandon Nokes The boy on the left with the tan vest is Jerod Keltner and the little girl with the pink shirt is his sister Megan. The girl in the middle is Lisa Hargis. Patty Wilson, center of back row, my sister, Edie Egbert's daughter. Jennifer Yadon Perkins - I'm 3rd from the left. My son Chris Chamness is directly in front of me. Michelle Lewis is at left touching her daughter Harley Lewis in front of her, and the little boy on the far right is her son Boomer Lewis. The lady in the back right holding the baby is Rita M. Coomer, and the baby she is holding is me! - Katie Everidge. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sheriff's Offices ride in first annual fundraiser 2021-08-29 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Adair County Judge Executive Gale Cowan. Adair County Sherrif Josh Brockman led a fundraiser caravan of about 150 law enforcement cyclists Saturday morning. It was the "first annual south central Kentucky sheriffs motorcycle ride fundraiser". Participants were from Russell, Clinton, Adair, Casey and Cumberland County sheriffs offices. Funds will be divided between the participating counties to be used for each department. They are pictured here on Hwy 55 North as they passed through from Liberty to Burkesville. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Saturday evening sunset 2021-08-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Even though clouds were beginning, the sun prevailed until time for it to drop behind the hills. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hoping to find owners 2021-08-28 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Donna Rieder. This is a young male cat who's been neutered and declawed, and is VERY friendly. Found in the 55 bypass/Pelham Branch Rd/Rocky Hill Rd area. - Donna Rieder, 270-805-1527. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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