Roadside giant bubble maker for sale 2018-12-30 - Shelbyville, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. One of the things that could be purchased for Christmas was a giant bubble maker, demonstrated by this fellow on the roadside. It was hard to ignore giant bubbles floating among the bustling holiday traffic in the picture on the right. As he created the bubbles, at left, his sign offered his invention for $20 - training on how to use it might be extra, that wasn't clear. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Lesser Scaup 2018-12-30 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen. Wikipedia says that Aythya affinis "is a small North American diving duck that migrates south as far as Central America in winter. It is colloquially known as the little bluebill or broadbill because of its distinctive blue bill." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

New City of Columbia officials sworn in Sunday, 30 Dec 2018 2018-12-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo By Pen. Mayor Pam Hoots and five of the six new Columbia City Council members pose for an official photo after today's swearing in ceremony. Council Member Craig Dean was unable to attend and will have the opportunity at a later time. From left are: Council Members Mark Harris, Linda Waggener, Ronald Rogers, Mayor Pam Hoots, and Council Members Sharon Payne and June Parson. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Big crowd for City of Columbia swearing in ceremony 2018-12-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Pen. The seats are filling up quickly for the City Officials swearing in ceremony this afternoon, Sunday, December 30, 2018. The family of Council Member Dr. Ronald Rogers is seated in front. Standing at right newly elected Council Member Sharon Payne talks with members of her family there to support her. The newly elected Adair County officials will be sworn in a week from today, January 6, 2018. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Loaded Tater Tots 2018-12-30 - Louisvilele, KY - Photo by Pen. A bed of tater tots, loaded with pulled pork, slaw, bbq sauce and scallions, from Feast on Taylorsville Rd. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Day Trip: checking out kayaking input conditions on Snake Creek 2018-12-30 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. We're here at the turn onto Snake Creek Road which will take you to Snake Creek Landing on the waters of the Green. If you're new here and want to explore Snake Creek for a future adventure, leave the Columbia Public Square on Hwy 55 N, Campbellsville Street. Go past the city limits and turn right on Hwy 551/Holmes Bend Road. Pass Bull Run Road then turn right on Snake Creek Road, after about six miles or so. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Helping people have free smoke alarms and training 2018-12-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Gracie and Dan Thies, Adair County Home Fire Campaign Volunteers with the American Red Cross, help people take advantage of the free smoke alarms and safety checks available to all. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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