Christmas in Columbia 2012: Hanging of the Greens 2012-12-01 - 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ellen Zornes. Lee Ann Jessee 'hanging the greens' at the historic Adair County Courthouse in readiness for Ye Old Christmas Shoppes for Christmas in Columbia. The courthouse will be open from 9-3pmCT, Saturday, December 1, 2012, for holiday shopping then join us from 4-6pmCT for Courthouse Chili (or soup), drink and dessert. You'll be right in the middle of the square for the parade! - Ellen Zornes Full Schedule /Details Christmas in Columbia 2012 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Max the Manx is missing from Melson Ridge area 2012-12-01 - Cundiff, Melson Ridge, KY - Photo by Kathryn Miller. Our Manx Cat, has gone missing from the Melson Ridge area. He's grey, black and white striped, is fixed, and answers to the name Max. He's really sweet and is greatly missed by us and his friend Nermal (his cat friend here at home). If you have seen him or he has wandered up to your home please call 270-378-4652 or e-mail me at kmiller2130@aol.com . We don't have a lot of money but have farm fresh eggs and would gladly give a couple dozen as a reward. - Kathryn Miller Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Christmas Saved: Santa Claus back at Ben Franklin (Barger Ins.) 2012-11-30 - Barger Insurance, 326 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Little kids from 40 up who grew up in Columbia can rest in sweet slumber tonight, knowing that the Ben Franklin Santa is back in his rightful place on the Square in Columbia. From left above, are Stephen Keen, Tonya Loy, Ben Franklin Store Santa, and Vanessa Tucker in Barger Insurance Agency, which now occupies, with Major Jim Flowers' Edward D. Jones agency, the building which once housed every kids favorite Christmas Store, Ben Franklin. The Ben Franklin Santa was saved by James and Cora Renfro, who bought him in the variety store's auction and have carefully preserved him, and loaned the BF Santa Claus to Barger Insurance for the duration of the 2012 Christmas Season. A must see at Christmas in Columbia, Saturday-Sunday, December 1-2, 2012. Ed Waggener Full Schedule /Details Christmas in Columbia 2012 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Looking a lot like Christmas in Columbia, KY: Lamp & Clocktower 2012-11-30 - Public Square, Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. On Christmas in Columbia Eve, 2012 The historic courthouse and old-fashioned street lights around town were trimmed with decorations of the season. The courthouse will be the scene of the "Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe," for the second season in a row, tomorrow, Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 9pm-4pmCT.Ed Waggener Full Schedule /Details Christmas in Columbia 2012 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Taking the oath of office: Circuit Judge Judy Vance 2012-11-30 - 201 Campbellsville Street, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. It's now Judge Judy Vance. Patrick Vance holds the Bible as his wife, Judy, takes the oath of office as 29th Judicial District Circuit Judge, administered by 29th District Judge Michael Loy. The new judge made history as the first female elected circuit judge ever to hold the office in Adair County. The circuit courtroom was packed, with dignitaries, family members, law enforcement, court officials and friends for the occasion, which started at 2pmCT, Friday, November 30, 2012. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas 2012 -In Adair Judicial Center 2012-11-30 - 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener. The Christmas Tree below the second floor of the Adair Judicial Center is almost as beautiful from inside the facility by day as it is lit, at night. Ed Waggener Full Schedule /Details Christmas in Columbia 2012 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

A lot like Christmas in Columbia 2012: Wall Street 2012-11-30 - 200 block, Wall Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener. One of the most striking, unforgettable creche scene is this tastefully simple representation of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus on Wall Street in Columbia, KY. It's one of many beautiful holiday scenes on the street of meticulously maintained traditional homes. Ed Waggener Full Schedule /Details Christmas in Columbia 2012 Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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