Discoverer and witnesses to giant mushroom 2023-11-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com archives. Earl Coffey was tending to chores on his tractor when he spotted what looked to possibly be a dead animal in the grassy edge of Coffeygrounds Farm woods that lead down to Cabin Fork Creek. He would discover not a dead animal, but a record size mushroom the likes of which no one in the neighborhood has ever seen. Measurements were documented by his brother Joe in case it needs to be nominated for a prize at the fair. Standing by the mushroom on the pickup truck bed are the discoverer and witnesses, from left: Marilyn and Earl Coffey, Gary Darling, Joe Coffey and Joseph South. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Giant mushroom discovery revisited 2023-11-13 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Earl Coffey placed his hand on the giant mushroom he discovered on the family farm to help demonstrate its extraordinary size. After 24 hours away from its roots the mushroom was turning dark in color as mushrooms do, and becoming quite odiferous. Neighbor Gary Darling said he'd once tried to eat a bit of this type wild white mushroom and it had been followed by worrisome stomach troubles so he recommended observation only. Joe Coffey took exacting tools and documented the mushroom's measurements for the record - it's 62 inches around/circumference, 7.5 inches tall and 16.5 inches across/width. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

VFW Post 6097 members at Veterans Luncheon 2023-11-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. Back row, from left: VFW Post 6097 members Orvis Grider, Ronnie Holt, Russell Lunsford and Ken Edwards. Front row, from left: LWC Dean of Students and luncheon coordinator Chris Schmidt; post members Joe Hare and Dick Scholl. More than 200 area veterans were in attendance at Friday's Veterans Appreciation Luncheon. This was the 21st year the Lindsey Wilson College has hosted the event. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Paul Milligan and Allison Hay at Veterans Luncheon 2023-11-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson College. VFW Post 6097 member Paul Milligan from Columbia, chats with human services and counseling senior Allison Hay from Munfordville, Kentucky on Friday at the 21st Annual LWC Veterans Appreciation Luncheon. More than two dozen LWC students and staff volunteered their time on Friday to serve and visit the veterans at the meal. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Quilts for Heroes November 10th, 2023 2023-11-13 - Edmonton, KY - Photo from Kim Harwood, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Kim writes, "The Piecemaker's Quilt Guild, in partnership with the American Legion and the VFW honored men and women of Metcalfe County on November 10, 2023. A lot of love goes into each quilt by this incredibly talented group, a special thank you to all involved in the Quilt Guild!" Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At Laurel Ridge Farm Market grand opening 2023-11-12 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Farm animals were a highlight of the grand opening day at Laurel Ridge Farm Market and Crazy Calf Lady Saturday. These goats decided to have a bite of tree bark as the day was wrapping up. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

MCHS students inducted in National Honor Society 2023-11-12 - Edmonton, KY - Photo from Kim Harwood, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. Six Metcalfe County High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society recently. NHS membership has been the true mark of student achievement for over 100 years. By empowering, championing, and recognizing well-rounded students, NHS provides schools with a values-based framework to elevate a culture of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Congratulations to, from left: Allie Judd, Addison Morgan, Aubrey Glass, Eli Shaw, Bree Jolly and Jessica Sanders Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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