Blossoms of KY - No, Sleeping Tree doesn't take siesta 2017-06-21 - Over Green River Lake at Plum Point Bridge, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com photo(c). The Mimosa is also called "The Sleeping Tree" in Asia because at night, its leaves curl up. But one could not prove it by me. Most around here probably haven't seen the phenomenon, much less documented it. This photo was taken just after noon yesterday, on the off-chance local trees take siestas, a healthy practice many locals practice, but apparently not this alert tree standing by the water, moving in the very gentle wind. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers of Kentucky: Queen Anne's Lace near Plumpoint 2017-06-21 - Near Plumpoint Bridge over Green River Lake, KY 551, Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com photo(c). The entry is Wikipedia, (wiki/Daucus.carota notes that Queen Anne's Lace or Wild Carrott is similar in appearance to poison hemlock, but this is a beneficial plant, which, as a native crop, has shown a beneficial effect upon the production of tomatoes. The entry says that the roots of Queen Anne's lace are edible but only in its very young stage before it becomes woody. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

CPD Ofc. Josh Brockman addresses drug forum 2017-06-21 - Living by Faith Church, 3041 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Ofc. Josh Brockman, a 16-year-veteran of the Columbia Police Department echoed the challenges and needs of the police and sheriff's departments, presented by others at the 4th community Drug Forum held last night, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Living by Faith Church. Ofc. Brockman called for more community participation, asking residents to call and, while remaining anonymous, share information about possible drug sales locations in their neighborhoods. He said the only way to have change is for everyone to be involved in the battle against illegal drug sales and illegal drug use. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Pastor Bobby Withers listens to testimony of former addict 2017-06-21 - Living by Faith Church, 3041 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, Columbia, KY. Living by Faith Pastor Bobby Withers, center listened intently to testimony by a recovered drug abuser during the Tuesday, June 20, 2017, Drug Forum, hosted by his church, Living by Faith Community Church, and conducted by his son-in-law, Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross. The forum, the 4th in a series which has included gatherings in the Adair County Judicial Center, and at Breeding and at Knifley, was attending by a strong showing of around 50 people. - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

More color in the park 2017-06-20 - Eastern Jefferson Co., KY - Photo by Pen. Day lillies in bloom at Beckley Creek Park. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Chief Cross opens fourth community drug forum 2017-06-20 - Living by Faith Community Church - Photo by Ed and Linda Waggener. Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross opened the fourth public community drug forum being held around the county in efforts to stop illegal drug use and be proactive in stopping the growth of Heroine addiction. Both the Columbia Police Department and the Adair County Sheriff's Department are asking for greater community involvement. Tips are helpful. To avoid tying up 911 emergency lines people are invited to call 270-384-4119. Once the call is received officers can do a 'knock and talk' and begin the discovery process to see if there's a need for further investigation of possible drug sales at the particular location. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sun setting over on Birch Road east Adair County 2017-06-20 - Birch Road, Adair County, KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey(c). "Just another beautiful evening in eastern Adair County." After gazing at the sunset, look carefully and don't miss the giant bales of hay in the darkening fields. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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