SquareCrows being birthed around historic Adair Courthouse 2019-10-02 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The first few SquareCrows have popped up around the Public Square in Columbia, KY and many more will be added. Ellen Zornes, Executive Director of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce reminds everyone that the list has grown to 53 and, as they are built, to please keep them positive and family oriented. The sign in the lower part of the frame is a reminder that the annual Downtown Days celebration is coming up in Columbia October 11 and 12. Click 'read more' to see the full list of SquareCrows. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Elephant Ear plants wave until after the first frost 2019-10-02 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Even though fall has arrived, it's still hot enough for Elephant Ears to continue flourishing. Soon it will be time for them to disappear for the winter season. After the first frost, stems will be cut to around six inches in height and the plant stored, kept moist and alive, until after the last frost in the spring when it's time to bring them out again. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mystery solved: artwork created by Charles Lemons 2019-10-02 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. ColumbiaMagazine.com readers know their local artists' work as proven by responses to the mystery photo of September 29, 2019 which showed just a few of the characters from this painting. The print with all its fanciful characters was created by Charles Lemons of Adair County, KY. It was purchased in an AC Fire Department fundraiser and framed by Jackie Montgomery at Charles Cole's shop. Charles mentioned that the Lemons painting was done from a picture he'd shared with the artist. Bob Land was first to correctly guess where the characters could be found and knew that it was commissioned by the City of Columbia. Next guesses came from Brandon and Patty. Maury Lewis also sent cheers for "The Old Courthouse - Adair County (circa 1890). Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Ducks at Long Run 2019-10-01 - Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. A trio of ducks spotted at Long Run Park, species unknown. Use the comment form and let us know if you know just what sort of duck these are. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Declaration of Extension Homemakers Week, Oct 13-19, 2019 2019-10-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Teresa Bright. County Judge-Executive Gale Cowan and Mayor Pam Hoots sign a proclamation declaring October 13-19, 2019, as Extension Homemakers Week in Adair County. Pictured with the Judge and Mayor are (back row left to right): Cyndy Humble Lake Cumberland Area Homemakers President; Betty Knifley Adair Co. Vice-President for Membership; Sharon Harris President Adair County Extension Homemakers; Sandra Watts Treasurer Adair County Extension Homemakers; Members - Eva Wilkinson, Beulah Carter, Betty Hawthorne, Shirley Dudley; and Kim Henken, University of Kentucky KEHA State Advisor. Mrs. Eva Wilkinson, pictured above center, is currently the oldest living Extension Homemaker in Adair County and currently has the highest tenure of membership in Adair County Extension Homemakers. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Tarter Farm and Ranch at AYDC 2019-10-01 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Angela Dean. AYDC would like to send Tarter Farm and Ranch a big thank you for coming out to our facility today. Mr. Gary Tucker and Mrs. Cindy Hooten did an excellent job talking to students about all of the great employment opportunities at Tarters Farm and Ranch. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Mitzi's pet didn't come home with the vacationers 2019-10-01 - Alabama - Photo by innocent bystander. Mitzi Bault is known to love her pets and flowers so she couldn't resist a visit with this little creature on her seaside visit recently. She said she helped him out of a jam but respected his habitat and left him to his home by the ocean. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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