Wildflowers of KY: Dovefoot Geranium 2019-05-17 - Shelby Co., KY - Photo by Pen. Tiny pink flowers, thriving despite a recent mowing at a local park. While trying to figure out what these were, I happened onto a helpful flower identification web site: wildflowersearch.org. It lets you narrow down possible matches by location, color, size, number of petals, and more. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Good Friday morning from the barn 2019-05-17 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. The little Barn Swallow in these two photos chatted and warned me off his barn lest I disturb his home. They have a pleasant warble, but their warning voice is a clicking sound. Click this link to enjoy the All About Birds information page on the Barn Swallow. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Awards - 313Maple wins Outstanding Business 2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. 313Maple Florist & Gifts won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business of the Year award. Mayor and good friend Pam Hoots introduced owner Alexis Jennings at the annual banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Alexis and Pam, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, and Chamber Director Ellen Zornes. Businesses and Industries also nominated for the award were: Rogers Trucking, Trifecta Print, Columbiamagazine.com, Edward Jones, Lewis Transport, MiMi's Shaved Ice, Morgan-Smith Industries, and Dairy Express. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Awards - Jo Green, winner, and associate Jenny Eastridge 2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Jo Greene/First Choice Immediate Care won the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Health Advocate award. She was introduced by Jenny Eldridge, marketing director, at the banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Jo and Jenny, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, and Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Also nominated for the Outstanding Health Advocate award were: Jordan Adams, Zilla Meals; Easton Bryant, North Century Pharmacy; Patricia Harper, Amedisys Home Health; Dr. Sherry Jones, Adair Family Medical; Dr. Eric Loy, Family Medical Centers; Eric Townsend, T.J. Health Columbia Clinic; Cheryl Wall and Charles S. Giles, MD & Associates. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Epicurean Kentuckian: Classic Fish and Chips 2019-05-17 - Louisville, KY - Photo by Pen. Fried fish is a Kentucky staple, but the Irish Rover on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville does it in classic Irish pub style, with a giant piece of Icelandic cod fried extra crispy, served over a bed of chips, with tartar sauce and lemon. Best enjoyed with lots of malt vinegar and a pint. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Awards - Pam Scott and her niece Jennifer Perkins 2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Pam Scott, president of Lewis Transport, won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional / Business Woman of 2019 award. Her niece Jennifer Perkins introduced her at the annual banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Pam and Jennifer, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Nominees for the award also included Luci Irvin, co-owner of Nanwood Market; Alexis Jennings, owner of 313Maple Florist & Gifts; Susan Loy of Barger Insurance; Ann Martin, president of First & Farmers National Bank; Lagene Sexton, co-owner of Adair Drug; Linda Waggener, founder of Columbiamagazine.com; Jacqueline Watson of Brown & Brown Insurance; and Gale Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Awards - Easton Bryant with his sister Jennifer Kemp 2019-05-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Easton Bryant, owner of North Century Pharmacy in Columbia, won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional / Business Man of 2019 award. His sister Jennifer Kemp introduced him at the banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Easton and Jennifer, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, Senator Max Wise and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Nominees for the award also included Josh Brockman, Adair County Sheriff; Mark Dykes, president of the Bank of Columbia; Landon Edwards, Adair County PVA; Terry Harvey, owner of H & H Construction; Dr. Eric Loy, founder of Family Medical Centers; Mike Neal, president of Brown & Brown Insurance; and Richard Lee Walker, owner of Walker Real Estate. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

If you have photos you'd like to share with ColumbiaMagazine readers, please email .jpg files to photos@columbiamagazine.com. Please include your name, an email address or phone number, the date the photo was taken, and the location and names of anyone in the photos.

Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by Linda Waggener and Pen Waggener, PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728.
Phone: 270.403.0017