Flags tell the story of October winds 2020-10-16 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Flags whipping in the wind told the story of weather change coming to downtown Thursday afternoon. Before the sun went behind the clouds, showers of yellow maple leaves took no time to cover our freshly mown grass. The cats basked on the sun-warmed concrete floor of the carport. Mama Cat rolled to her side and jerked to a surprise by the sudden movement of her tail. She grabbed it playfully as if to start a tussle, then seemed to remember she’s a grown up and it'd been there all along. She relaxed back into the warmth of her sunny spot. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Moon and Star Struck 2020-10-15 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Tommy Bailey. Skywatcher Tommy Bailey sends this photo he titles "Moon and Star Struck" from a look upward over eastern Adair County, KY early on a recent clear morning. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Betty Hawthorne and Sharon Harris 2020-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Teresa Bright. Betty Hawthorne of the Bliss Homemakers Club is receiving her "Kick-it-Up" membership bag from County President Sharon Harris. The Extension Homemakers membership drive continues on Friday-October 16th at the County Extension Office on 409 Fairground Street, and on Saturday-October 17th at the Farmer's Market on the Square. Anyone is invited to stopy by the booth and learn about Extension Homemaker educational opportunities. Paired photo: At the Homemakers Membership Drive Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

At the Homemakers Membership Drive 2020-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Teresa Bright. Della Redmon was the first drive-thru Extension Homemaker to renew her dues on Thursday - October 15th. Pictured giving Della her "Kick-it-Up" bag is County Homemakers President Sharon Harris, and Kim Nangia, a dedicated Extension Homemakers volunteer Mailbox member. The "Kick-it-Up" membership bags are available to anyone who would like to become a member of the Adair County Extension Homemakers. Della's name, along with any paid member who joins, will be included in a drawing for some cash and other prizes. Paired photo: Betty Hawthorne and Sharon Harris Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County: Kayaking Mt Carmel 2020-10-15 - Adair Co., KY - Photo by Anita Rees. Anita writes, "Spur of the moment kayaking from the Mt. Carmel boat ramp on Monday afternoon." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Needing help with Caterpillar ID 2020-10-15 - Breeding, KY - Photo by Johnny Roemisch. Johnny writes, "I was wondering if you could post this little rascal in hopes of identifying him. Seems rather dapper in his coat." Update: Both Marie Freeman and Melinda Beard wrote in with an ID for this, a saddleback caterpillar, and both wanted to make sure everyone knows not to touch these caterpillars, because they have a painful sting. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Hadley's new book part of Book Fair 2020 2020-10-15 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Pam Hoots. Dwan Hadley of Columbia has published a new book which will be available at the Adair County Public Library starting tomorrow, Friday, October 16, 2020. Donations will be accepted which will go to help to put the book out to others. It is available in limited quantities. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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