Roadside Park story research leads to a look back 2020-07-31 - Columbia, KY - Photo from ColumbiaMagazine.com archives by Ed Waggener in 2007. When Richard Phelps was thinking back over leaders who have made a difference in the Roadside Park history, this photo came up in the research. In 2007 Ed Waggener covered the annual meeting and wrote, "Fourteen Presidents of The Columbia Adair County Chamber Of Commerce were present for the November 20, 2007 meeting at Cranmer Dining Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. Seated, from left: Past presidents Edgar Troutman, Randy Nelson, Mary Allender, Edwin Russell Cundiff. Standing, from left are: Richard Phelps, Charles Barnes, Dr. Ronald Rogers, David Martin, June Parson, Richard Lee Walker, Brenda Williams, Sue Stivers, George Thomas Keltner, and the current President, Darrell Overstreet." The incoming President to follow Darrell was announced to be Donna Stotts who served for the following two years, and since that time, the office has been held by Roger Meadows, Brandon Thompson, Brenda Mann, Ellen Zornes and the current Chamber President is Pamela Hoots. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Horses in the sun 2020-07-31 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. These beautiful horses make good neighbors. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Roadside Park now property of City of Columbia 2020-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Ellen Zornes, Executive Director of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce, stands beside the sign at the Roadside Park on Hwy 55 South just outside of Columbia. She and former President Richard Phelps made the decision together to give the park ownership to the City of Columbia. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Roadside Park entrance on Hwy 55 South 2020-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The Roadside Park on Hwy 55 South can be entered from Morrison Road and from State Park Road. The Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce gave it to the City of Columbia so it can be maintained within the Parks and Recreation Department. In the background are the walking trail and playground equipment and picnic shelters. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Stacey Hatcher Bishop a Hometown Hero 2020-07-30 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Stacey Hatcher Bishop was chosen as a Hometown Hero by WBKO Television because of her tireless work in the community to help others. Stacey was nominated for the honor by Joyce Loy. The story is reprinted with permission, click 'read more' or click on the headline to read it in full. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Summer Azure butterfly 2020-07-29 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. A summer azure butterfly. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia Magazine continues Linking the Generations 2020-07-29 - Adair County, KY - Photo from archives. One of the main missions since the mid-90s on ColumbiaMagazine.com is "Linking the Generations" so the note from Leon Lewis, owner of Jeffries Hardware for 30 years now, asking to be connected with the writer of what he called "the best history" he'd seen, was a priority this week. Leon's goal is to work with the researcher JIM to bring the history from Rollin Pyles to the present day in its new location. The historic Jeffries Hardware building is now owned by Lindsey Wilson College and rumors have it that they are working toward the possibility of placing LWC arts and communications there, using the wide open third floor for performances. The outside has been renovated with touches of LWC Blue Raider blue. The inside of the building is in development stages. Clicking 'read more,' or on the headline, takes you to JIM's story. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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