Historic Green Co., KY: Swihart Grocery 2013-08-04 - Creel, Green Co., KY - Photo by Larry Smith, The Big Dawg, 99.9 FM radio. Swighart Grocery - This old store was built around 1860 in the Creel community of Green County. The store has been closed for years, but at one time this was the place to be,serving as a post office and general store. This old building is listed as a historic landmark and is still in the Swihart Family....as for Creel, KY, it is was founded by Elijah Creel, who was also the founder of Creelsboro in Russell County. - LARRY SMITH, Operations Manager, Shoreline Communications Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Old Checks written in 1899 by Knifley businessman L.R. Chelf 2013-08-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo from collection of Mitzi Bault. Mitzi Bault has these framed checks drawn on her Great Grandfather L.R. Chelf's account at the Bank of Campbellsville, dated 1899. L.R. Chelf was a long time merchant in Knifley, the business which continues today as Baker's Grocery. She was wondering about the Bank of Campbellsville and about the purpose of the stamp on the left corner of the check. If anyone has comments, they may be sent using the Comments button with this photo. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Seminar Instructor early at the Market 2013-08-03 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square - Photo by Ed Waggener. Don Daub, owner of Xpertise, LLC, a Louisville, KY, instructional firm, was greeted at the Farmers Market on the Square by Barbara Armitage, the market coordinator before Mr. Daub was scheduled to start continuing education classes in the Annex Basement. Today's session was for area licensed contractors. Daub provides certified education, custom tailored for different groups His website is XpertiseLLC.com. Almost every week Downtown Columbia activity picks up with a weekend activity in the Annex. Utilitization is actively promoted by CJE Ann Melton's office, which enjoys a widespread reputation for the hospitality afforded at the venue. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Great Dane: Caesar Tested the new label 2013-08-03 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square - Photo by Ed Waggener. Caesar, the slightly larger of the to brothers has a new gig at the Farmers Market on the Square. He's been in training with David Moore, standing by the 235 pound Great Dane puppy dog, who's been bringing him to the Farmers Market to act as popcorn ambassador for Tucker's Station Farms, a job he's held - and still holds - and performs with exemplary distinction. Now Caesar is taste testing culinary wares around the Square. Last week Caesar was given a Jay Cox country ham biscuit, down it in one gulp, and pronounced it superb. His brother, Lucky, in front, is a shy, dignified dog and will take no part in Paula Deen theatrics. Both Lucky and Caesar are rescue dogs. Though actually only brothers by adoption, the two dogs have strong family bonds now, and lead very happy pampered lives, except may when they visit Tucker's Station, where police like discipline is imposed, and canines lead a dog's life, not even able to watch a little Tv after the 10pmCT, Barbara and Wayne Armitage fiat imposing light's out at that time. However, before anyone calls animal abuse, they at least have air conditioned lodges, and the rest of the day they get to watch approved Tv shows as much as they like. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Perfect tomatoes at Farmers Market on the Square 2013-08-03 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square - Photo By Ed Waggener. Darrell Bunnell of Coview Farms was offering these perfect sized, perfect tasting tomatoes this morning, Saturday, August 3, 2013 at the Farmers Market on the Square. They're a bargain compared to some of the brought on, cardboard tasting tomatoes in some stores. I bought just three of the former yesterday. Paid over $1 a piece and the difference in taste was astounding. These, with some of Darrell Bunnell's fresh cucumber made a salad with the very best taste of summer. Sam Avery, who is performing at with the Spiritual Warriors this morning, shared a salad this morning, at breakfast downtown, and agreed. Right next to the Perfect Red tomatoes are perfect green ones. A shopper from Virginia, ahead in the queue at the stall, was happy to get green tomatoes. Said she couldn't find them at Farmers Markets back in Virginia. There may still be some of these. Mr. Bunnell brought plenty. The market is open until 12pm noon CT, today. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Perfect August skies 2013-08-03 - Clay Ridge, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The unusual, Touch of Fall-like weather has made seeing the country side really pleasant. Drives in the Golden Hour, just before Sunset are best. The blue sky and pillow flecked blue sky is over the picnic ground at The Store, Clay Ridge, KY. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Every oncoming car along 10 mile route stopped for procession 2013-08-02 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Two of 26 Patriot Guard Riders cross the Square at the outset of a 10 mile route carry U.S. Army Veteran Bobby Gene Pike to his final resting place at Bear Wallow Cemetery. Along the way, PGR member Joe Hare recalls, every single oncoming car stopped to show respect. In four years of escorts, all over Kentucky, he says, it was a first. Adding, "It made me proud to be an American, proud to be an Adair Countian, proud to be a Veteran." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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