Law enforcement at FM2: Constable Shannon Rowe 2014-04-26 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Everybody likes to be at the Farmers Market on the Square, including enough members of law enforcement to give fairgoers a sense of security. Second District Constable Shannon Rowe was on hand this morning, doing some campaigning for re-election. He's a candidate for re-election in the Second Magisterial District. After filing, the official district line was changed - not as intended by the Adair Fiscal Court - and Rowe learned that the map put him in District 3 - by 20 feet. He said that Adair County Court Clerk Joyce Rodgers has assured him that he can still be on the ballot and will be certified he winner if he is the top vote-getter on May 20, 2014. He said that it his understanding that, if he wins, he'll be able to serve, but might have to face a challenge. He's engaged one of the top lawyers in South Central Kentucky to represent him if there is a challenge. In the meantime, he said, he's campaigning every day. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Orchard Oriole on Greenbriar Road 2014-04-26 - Greenbriar Road, between Breeding & Lowgap, KY - Photo by Kay Haupt. Kay Haupt writes: I saw this bird in my yard yesterday, April 25, 2014, on Greenbriar Road. I think it is an Orchard Oriole. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Registration for prizes at Kids Health Fair begins at 10 a.m. 2014-04-26 - Photo by Lori Wade, director of marketing. Today is the day for kids at Westlake Regional Hospital. The first health fair for kids begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 2 p.m. From left to right, helping get things ready are: Cody and Karley Luttrell, Jonathan and Michael Gold and their dad Neal, and at far right is Tonya Luttrell. The table full of prizes will be emptied by lucky winners at today's Kids Health Fair. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Reassuring banner: Westlake/Norton Healthcare affiliation 2014-04-26 - 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo CM staff photo. Visitors to today's Westlake Kids Health Carnival which gets underway at 10amCT, will notice a reassuring banner, announcing the affiliation of Westlake Regional Hospital with Norton Healthcare. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ready for First Crafters Court, Historic Adair Co. Courthouse 2014-04-26 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Mike Watson and Melinda Vetter both exhibitors at the very first Crafters Court in conjuncition with the Adair Farmers Market, paused a moment before readying their stalls today, Saturday, April 26, 2014. Crafters Court is open 8am-1pmCT today. Vetter is setting up her handmade soap display on the ramp outside on the Greensburg side; Watson Publication was ready for business at 8amCT. Mike Watson, author of some 69 historical publications including his two-volume authoritative histories of Adair County, is giving tours of the courthouse each hour, on the hour. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia's Best Kept Secret in Dogwood, Redbud time 2014-04-26 - Appen Avenue, Jones-Wright Addition, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Appen Avenue in the Jones-Wright Addition, is beautiful today, with dogwoods and redbud in full bloom. Longtime resident Edwin Taylor calls it "Columbia's Best Kept Secret." Jim Harper, headed home, above, said it was also Columbia's oldest subdivision, and maybe in some sense, it would be; but it seems there were several before, often referenced in the writings of JIM: Boomer Heights, the Hudson Addition, the Harvey Addition, the Tutt Addition, and more. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Outdoor dining all around the Square today 2014-04-26 - Photo by Ed Waggener. With the 4th Session - and Grand Opening - of the Farmers Market on the Square, today, there are many Downtown Outdoor dining options. TaP's by the Fountain Plaza is open with tables set up to watch the passing parade from the Fountain area. Above, under the watchful eyes of Dalton Crawford, his mother, Tisha Paris prepares the serving table for Biscuits & Gravy and Breakfast Burritos. That's Head Chef Gary Crawford in the doorway, preparing to crank up the BBQ grill. Pulled Pork Sandwiches will be served during lunchtime, may before. The Cafe will be open 8amCT to around 2pmCT today. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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