Getting to bottom of massing of emergency response vehicles 2011-05-30 - 100 Quadrant, Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. A CM undercover operative was in town Memorial Day minding his own business, letting the police and fire department mind theirs, but bowed to pressure from a number of curious quizzies who wanted to know what was going on. The answer from Sheriff Harrison Moss was that, as best he could figure, "Interest rates on the money the bank has on deposit had shot up, and Robert's (the CEO's) blood pressure had shot up with it, and that set off a fire alarm." We still don't know what really happened. But, in a short time, the police and fire department went on their way. There wasn't any fire. Interest rates hadn't shot up. Robert's blood pressure was cool. But the episode is another reason to love Columbia. Such a quiet peaceful little town. We get to create our own excitement. Ed Waggener Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildlife of Kentucky: Frog vs. Food 2011-05-30 - Birch RD, Greater Ozark, KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey. What's for lunch? If you're wondering what the outcome was: The grasshopper jumped before the frog could connect. Final score: Grasshopper (1) Frog (0). The picture was taken mid-summer, 2010. -Tommy Bailey Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Bike Friendly Downtown Columbia: Now parking for both kinds 2011-05-30 - 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Cyclists now have inside and outside parking at Cafe on the Square. Bicycles are still parked outside, but media owned unicycles, health department clean, are welcome to park with reporters at the bar. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Holiday Cookout Cuisine 2011-05-30 - Photo by Pen. Hot dog with mustard, ketchup, onions and tomatoes. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Meeting of Armand Ortega, Big Al Owens, Gallup, NM 2011-05-30 - 1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM - Photo by Innocent Bystander. Two legends meet at the El Rancho Hotel: Armand Ortega, left and Big Al Owens at Ortega's El Rancho Hotel. Mr. Orgeta began working at the hotel at 14. He has now fulfilled a dream he had then, to one day own the hotel. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Big Al discovery in New Mexico 2011-05-30 - 1000 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM - Photo by Big Al Owens. Big Al Owens, the Big Rig Trucker has the Kitchen Sisters beat for finding great meals in the most surprising places. He says this simple fare above, spread for him at the El Rancho Hotel, "Is the finest sirloin beef fajitas I have ever tasted, and," he adds, " at $13.95, this was a steal." If you go: The El Rancho Hotel is just 1,490 miles from the famed Dreamland Motel in Columbia, KY. Just under a breezy 24 hour day's drive. From 510 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, head south on KY 61 past and hang a right onto the Louie B. Nunn Parkway (Corridor I-66) and head southwest. Consult Google Map for twists and turns. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Today's picture of Tillie 2011-05-30 - Frankfort, KY - Photo by proud Dad, Tom Waggener. Matilda Anne Waggener ponders new world, which includes grandmother Linda Waggener, Columbia, KY, who traveled many miles to come and adore her, and holds tight to the giant protective hand of adoring Granddad. Photo on Tillie Era Day Two, May 26, 2011 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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