The Changing Face of Oak Street: 17 Jun 2017 2017-06-18 - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). No judgment here. We're awaiting what will happen here next. But one of the last buildings of what was once (one of, or 'the') most important employers Adair County's was being razed yesterday, marking perhaps, the final reminder, besides residences, of a wonderful era when the timber/woods products sector was at the center of Adair County industry. Perhaps you know the business. Perhaps the sight triggers a memory of the noon siren atop the historic Adair County Courthuse was a reminder of either the start or end of lunch - dinner in those days. Perhaps the scene triggers memories of those three colossal conflagrations which would have ended the enterprise represented here except that disasters never seemed to daunt the amazing indomitable character of the family. Perhaps you'll remember an era when print media was one of the biggest employers in Adair County, and the significance of the blue building's site then, and a father who died too young, but left a legacy of leadership and entrepreneurship which is shaping Columbia and Adair County even today. Maybe you will remember, and comment, maybe not. The new, we hope, will be even better than the hallowed past. But it's important to remember. That's what today is about. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers of Kentucky: Coneflower, escaped 2017-06-18 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c), shot supervised by Linda (c). We're sure hoping that coneflowers, more prevalent since the era of Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program - help us, surely some acronymist among the Feds have a shorter name for this) added a new dimension to a great USDA's not-farming payment system - for fun and profit days - which all of us enjoyed, though may not as much by some as others who snidely demeaned the program as 'welfare for the rich and landed' - proves to be 100% beneficial to the environment, and should targeted for an open air gas chamber extinction of the roads people. These coneflowers seemed to have excaped their cropland, risking their lives on a right-of-way, enhancing Agri-Tourism Economic Development for the masses. We wonder: Do coneflowers have any other benefit, other than stand around being beautiful? - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

As July 4 approaches: We fly the flag (bigger & bigger these days) 2017-06-18 - Jamestown Hill, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com photo(c). Not so long ago, the new flag at the Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville Street stood tallest we think. but sometime this week a challenger was raised, at the headquarters of United Citizens Bank of Southern Kentucky (actually in what is commonly known as Ann Sutton's front yard). We saw it first at twilight's last glow. It was a compelling site - and in plenty of time for July 4th. Kinda gives one chill bumps. The breeze didn't cooperate last night, but one is welcome to imagine it flowing out from the pole. One could hope local businesses and institutions would vie for the tallest, biggest, flag in the community. Maybe in the state, maybe in the world??? But wonder who has the location to most impress visitors for that? -EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fallen Tree creates strainer above Russell Creek Bridge 2017-06-17 - Upstream Russell Creek Bridge on Liberty Road, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com photo(c). A large tree has fallen across Russell Creek and is creating a strainer on the upstream face of the Fairground Street/Liberty Road/KY 206 Bridge in Columbia, KY. Already an alert for Kayakers, Canoeist and Boaters, it likely will require a state highway maintenance crew or contractors to remove. In almost all debris build ups like this one, the bridge piers themselves prevent stainer removal by natural means. It raises the question: Would it be cost effective to re-design or replace the bridge??? It is a regularly recurring maintenance problem. - EW. Photo Thu 15 Jun 2017. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Adair County Garden Club Volunteers keep Downtown bright 2017-06-17 - Fourth Quadrant, Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Beth and Bill Coleman and grandson Ty Coleman where part of the Adair County Garden Club Volunteers sprucing up the brick flower boxes in Downtown Columbia on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Ty is the son of Mark and Maggie Coleman. Hard as the work was in the heat that day, they were making it look like fun. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Wildflowers of Kentucky: Seed Bomb Bursting in Air 2017-06-17 - Near Sulphur Hole, Banks of Russell Creek, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). No, it's not fireworks, but the seed head of a nodding thistle does bear a resemblance to pyrotechnics. The seed head is potent. Each one can release over a thousand seeds. Small wonder the invasive plant is so hard to control. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian (ad) Chicken Strip Salad at Liberty Road 2017-06-17 - Liberty Road General Store & Diner at 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY - Photo by Patty Edwards . A frequent feature and served almost anytime favorite at Liberty Road General Store: Boneless Breaded Chicken Breast Strips on a fresh cut lettuce/onion/tomato/shredded cheese salad with toasted croutons. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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