Did anyone happen to count the rings? I would love to know the approximate age of the Elm. I once counted the rings of a felled Redwood in Truckee California and it worked out to have sprouted around 1640. David Grigsby

Jim and I really appreciate the many photos published in CM. As we've spent the past year exploring the roads of Adair County we often slow down to observe an old house or barn lurking tipsily behind a screen of overgrown vines and shrubs. I wish I knew the names and family stories linked to each place - as I would have done in my old home town.

One of the nice features of Kentucky is the signs posted for roads and even dead-end lanes, presumably named for the remembered families who first settled in each section. - Sharon Whitehurst

He was my uncle. I will miss him. I did not know he was sick. I moved to Florida 10 years ago and I am a little out of touch, not to mention 800 miles. My uncle was a quiet person, but when he spoke you had to listen because I thought he was very smart. Common sense smart. Made me laugh to! To his Brian, I am sorry for your loss.-Mark Kemp

Ed, your comments absolutely hit the nail on the head. I just don't understand why nothing is done about this problem! Why doesn't the city govenment take action on this? Donna Saunders

Grapevines make the greatest swings. I remember one we all (The Bell Children) used to swing on many years ago. It swung off a bank. I even remember the last time it was used. It hung from a tree that stood in the path to our spring where we carried our drinking water. I swung and it broke loose from the top of a very tall tree and slammed my little sister on the top of the head. But we had many great years of swinging before it came down. I wish my grandchildren had one around to swing on today. Kids today don't know the fun they miss like we used to have. -Sandy Coomer

Just want to comment on this article. The Old Courthouse is a beautiful landmark. My father was one of those men who loved to sit around and whittle and talk to all of his wonderful friends/ I think he knew everyone in town - just to name a few: Frank Nell, Joe Dudley, Joe England, Bob White, Hallie Stullis and many more. I was in Columbia for a week just a week ago, spending time with my mom, who is in the nursing home there, and with the rest of the family. What wonderful memories. My father is gone now, but I will never forget the old courthouse. It makes Columbia a great place to come home to. -Alice Smith Robinson

Might better hold up on that official name of the place (Miss Victoria's Boarding House, Bread, Bed and Breakfast House, Tourist Home, and Home Away from Home for Families of Refinement). I must check first with my chief financial advisor, Hack Rowe. Can't do anything without his input. Have a great day.

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With regard to the speeding car noise - I wish I had a nickel for every one of those cars on a daily basis here on Burkesville Street. I would be beyond rich!!! I have never seen as noisy a town as it is here in Columbia. Most of the time along with the noise comes the speeding too. We've lived here 7 years now and it still amazes us!!!! - Donna Saunders