Historical proof of Spring in January, Columbia, KY 2012-01-11 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Watson. Historian Mike Watson recorded this out of season phenomenon on the Adair Annex lawn, today, Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Joe Owens to appear on Dialogue on Public Issues (DPI) 2012-01-11 - WLCU Broadcast Studios, (BR) 203 West Broadway, Campbellsville, KY - Photo by Christina Kern. CU photo. Campbellsville University's John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president of CU, right, interviews Dr. Joe Owens, senior pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church and who was chapel speaker for Dialogue on Race series, on WLCU TV for the "Dialogue on Public Issues" show. Owens is also vice chair of the CU Board of Trustees. The show will air Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 8amET; Monday, January 16 at 1:30pmET; Wednesday, January 18 at 6:30pmET. The show is aired on Campbellsville's cable channel 10 and is also aired on WLCU FM 88.7 at 8amET on Sunday, January 15. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of KY: Pileated - Woodhen - 1 of 6 woodpeckers in Adair Co. 2012-01-11 - South Adair County, KY - Photo by David Upchurch. The large Woody Woodpecker bird is a Pileated Woodpecker, sometimes called a Woodhen. This one was captured by David Upchurch and posted on CM almost one year ago. It's the bird, ornithologist Wendy Butler Burt says, which Fay W. McKinley remembers as a woodhen. The caption with the posting last year:David Upchurch wasn't present when this photo was taken, which may have made it possible. "They are very shy birds," he notes, "they fly at the slightest sound." The result of his set up work is a marvelous shot taken by his Leaf River Trail Cam which has also captured an image of another beautiful bird. The magnificent Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) dominates the scene. It measures perhaps 16" in length, and may appear even larger because of the camera angle. A big bonus in the photo is lower down in the photograph. A Red Bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is sharing the insect banquet on the same tree trunk. It eats beetle larvae and, carpenter ants. Pileated Woodpeckers are approximately the same size as the nearly extinct ivory-billed woodpecker, and is very similar in many characteristics. According to the entry on Pileated Woodpeckers in Wikipedia, the Pileated Woodpecker is the model for the "Woody Woodpecker," cartoon character. Its call is a wild laugh, the article says. Another noise it is famous for making is a drumming noise. More than a few people have been startled by the drumming sound when the birds peck rapidly on chimneys, roofs, and other parts of the house. It is sometimes called an "Indian Rooster" or "Rain crow," and, in the Adair County area, it is sometimes referred to as a "Wood Hen." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Favorite old photo: Lyon-Beard Chevrolet 2012-01-11 - Court Street, Campbellsville, KY - Photo from collection Larry Smith. Larry Smith, Historian & Operations Manager for Shoreline Communications' Big Dawg 99.9FM in Campellsville, KY, found this black and white of one of 20th century Taylor County's flagship enterprises, Lyon-Beard Co., the Chevrolet/Oldsmobile dealership there. "The photo was taken in the 1960's, and I believe it was taken by Herman Ratliff. The car in the showroom would date the photo, I think." At the time, the business was operated headed by the late Winfrey Beard, who operated dealership with his sons, Louis Beard and W.R. "Dutton" Beard, both of whom are now deceased. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New Chamber President speaks to Fiscal Court 2012-01-11 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce President Roger Meadows, newly named to the post, received a warm welcome in his first appearance at Adair Fiscal Court as President of the group. Meadows succeeds Ron Heath, who remains on the Chamber board. His term is for two years, 2012-2013. Seated at front are County Judge Executive Ann Melton and County Treasurer Barry Corbin. At far right is Adair County 911 Addressing and Map Coordinator Justin Bailey. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fiscal Court recognizes Lonnie Page for 27 years service 2012-01-11 - Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Lonnie Page, holding plaque, was recognized for 27 years of service to Adair County, KY, at the Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday evening, January 10, 2011. Page is retiring after 27 years with the Adair County Road Department. With him above, are, from left, front Magistrate Billy Rowe (District 7), Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton, Magistrate Sammy Baker (3), Magistrate Daryl Flatt (2), Magistrate Perry Reeder (4), and Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey (5). Second row: Magistrate Joe Rogers (6), and Magistrate Harold Burton (1). Light refreshments were served in a reception which followed the presentation. Page, an extraordinarily gifted equipment operator will continue working in his backhoe business. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chief Joe Allen, Campbellsville Police Department, 1946 2012-01-10 - Taylor Co., KY - Photo from collection of Larry Smith. Larry Smith, Historian and Operations Manager of Shoreline Communications sent this classic old photograph, and writes, "Here's a photo of Police Chief Joe Allen of Campbellsville. This photo dates back to 1946 and in my opinion this is a classic picture for our local historians.... The photo is believed to have been made in the Red Fern community. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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