Observing the growing up of a fuchsia Zinnia 2018-08-23 - Taylor County, KY - Photo by Alice Steele. This grouping of blossoms shows the budding to full bloom of a fuchsia Zinnia in the photographer's garden. In its adulthood this beautiful flower will offer nourishment to butterflies, provide eye candy to passers by and brighten rooms in bouquets, but when it is done this plant is done, it will not return next season without a devoted gardner planting new ones. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The seven foot tall chainsaw sculpted wizard 2018-08-23 - In plain view somewhere in Metcalfe County, KY - Photo by Carol Perkins. When my good friend (whose name I will withhold for fear someone might question her sanity) sent me a picture of her seven-foot wooden statue of a wizard, I didn't know what to say. "Oh, what a lovely piece of yard art?" I couldn't bring myself to lie. She didn't wait for me to comment; she needed to explain, "You know what a Harry Potter fan I am." Yes, I knew. Probably the only books she's read in the last ten years have been those (self-proclaimed non reader that she is). My only question was, "Where did you find such a piece?" I wanted to ask if it was left along the roadside. - CAROL PERKINS Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Candidates for CJE visit at Health Centers open houses 2018-08-23 - New Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. With several gentlemen candidates in first photo linked to this story of the new health centers opening in Pinewood Shopping Center Wednesday, August 22 2018, this photo includes two of the women candidates. Both are running for office in the November 6 general election -- Gayle Cowan, left, for the office of Adair County Judge/Executive and Moochie Hart for the office of Russell County Judge/Executive. The open house was a time for many of the general election candidates to visit and share with each other. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Dr. Eric Loy notes Sue Stivers can be a reference if needed 2018-08-23 - New Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. As he introduced dignitaries and guests at his First Choice Health Care open house, CEO Dr. Eric Loy, at right, pointed out Sue Stivers in the crowd and said, "for anyone who may not know me, she could be my reference -- from childhood to today. Both are natives of Russell County from large families. He is becoming known as a trail blazer in healthcare across Kentucky with his Cumberland Family Medical Centers and she has been instrumental in a lifetime of leadership in family and economic development in the state. They shared a hug after the opening presentations. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Taylor Regional Hospital team at newest Columbia location 2018-08-23 - Pinewood Center, New Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. Just a short walk across a hallway from First Choice Immediate Care is the newest Columbia location of Taylor Regional Hospital. CEO Jane Wheatley, at right, is pictured there with members of her TRH team who helped host at the open house Wednesday, August 22, 2018. From left are: Jon Hieniman, Ann Dabney, Debra Waldron, Mary Kay Cox and Wheatley. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Health partners hold open house in New Columbia 2018-08-23 - New Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, columbiamagazine.com. First Choice Immediate Care and the adjacent Taylor Regional Health's Specialty Physicians and Diagnostic Center next door, celebrated with open houses in Columbia at the Pinewood Shopping Center August 22, 2018, with a large crowd in attendance. Leaders present at the event, from left, are: Congressman James Comer, Columbia Mayor Curtis Hardwick, CEO and medical director of First Choice Dr. Eric Loy, Taylor Regional Healthcare CEO Jane Wheatley, Adair County Judge/Executive Michael Stephens, State Senator Max Wise and Field Representative for Senator Rand Paul, Brian Mills. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Jeremy Cloyd, Caitlin Corder direct, star in The Last Five Years 2018-08-23 - V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY - Photo from Lindsey Wilson College Theatre Department. TheatreFest! and the Lindsey Wilson College Theatre Program will present the Jason Robert Brown musical The Last Five Years at 7pmCT each evening, September 5, 6, 7, & 13, 14, 2018, in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. For ticket information, contact Robert Brock at brockr@lindsey.edu. The musical is co-directed by LWC Assistant to the Director of Theatre, Jeremy Cloyd, left and LWC Theatre Senior, Caitlin Corder. The two also have starring roles. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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