Beanpole Willis wrote about all things of interest in the 80s 2018-07-08 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Bonnie Willis Smith. Hudson (Col. Beanpole) Willis is remembered here by his sister Bonnie who provided this keepsake, and by many who recall reading his weekly writings about all things that sparked his interest in the 1980s. He documented happenings, current and past, and included his own thoughts as in the lead sentence here, "We are always having a flashback in this column. We should stop and think how good this old country of ours is. Even though at this time we sometimes think it is going to bust wide open." Comments - Dave Rosenbaum - Recall's Col. Pole's profound philosophical saying Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Fuzzy Forsythia-like blossom in July 2018-07-08 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. This pretty color was blazing in the afternoon sun and upon close inspection, photo at left, looks like a fuzzy Forsythia blooming in July instead of March. Any help with identification will be appreciated. - LW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

1928 - Dillon Drug Co. had 2 year stint as downtown drug store 2018-07-08 - The Dillon Drug Co. (location now 204 Public Square, Columbia, KY) - Photo from the collection of JIM. The Dillon Drug Co., advertised in the accompanying image from the July 23, 1923 paper, had succeeded the young firm of Russell & Taylor (Dr. C.M. Russell & Herb Taylor) not quite a year earlier. Mr. G.W. Dillon, the owner, was a registered pharmacist, as was his son, Mr. Rich Dillon. - Jim (Note: - Interest in the 200 Quadrant, the Southwest Corner of Downtown Columbia, has been the focus of interest with the Grand Re-Opening of Nanwood Market next door to this building. Mr. Rich Dillon's wife, Bertha Dillon played a large role in the early days of Reed Bros. Insurance company, which occupied upstairs offices in the block for many decades in the 20th Century). Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kayaking on the Green River, Green County, KY 2018-07-08 - Green River - Photo by Mitzi McKinley Bault. Saturday, July 7, 2018 was a beautiful day for a paddle in Green County on the mighty Green River. The water was running a little slow, making for the a peaceful, lazy paddle. Robyn Curry, Linda Helm Kelly and I had a wonderful day. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

From ACHS Class of 1958 Junior Senior Banquet program 2018-07-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo from Bonnie Willis Smith. The Class of 1958 Junior Senior Banquet Menu, on the left, included Tomato Juice, Wafers, Peach Salad, Baked Ham with Raisin Sauce, Escalloped Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Buttered Carrots, Rolls, Pickles, Olives, Butter, Cake and Ice Cream. At right is an information sheet in the program from that event which reads: Officers and Sponsors, Junior Class: President Ed Waggener, Class Motto En Avant, Class Colors Lavender and White, Class Flower Orchid. Sponsors: Miss Beulah Bennett, Miss Mary Lucy Lowe, Mrs. Roy Owen and Mrs. J.W. Walker. Senior Class: President Bobby Goodin, Class Motto Ad Astra, Class Colors Green and White, Class Flower Rose. Sponsors: Mrs. David Heskamp, Mr. Fred Troutman and Mrs. Paul Webb. - LW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Marker marks Kemp, KY Bridge Dedication, Simon Finn 2018-07-07 - Kemp, Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. A handsome marker at Kemp, Adair County, KY reads: "SIMON FINN BRIDGE, KEMP, KY - Mr. Finn (1892-1978) was a merchant and community leader who lived and operated a general store here from 1926-1978. This bridge was build by Lewis Garrison Construction Co. and dedicated by Green Co. Judge Mary Ann Baron on April 5, 2010." - EW. Photo Friday, July 6, 2018. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY - Portland store Fri 6 Jul 2018 2018-07-07 - Portland Community of Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. A Picture Postcard setting worth a lunch hour picnic drive any day. The store was closed when the picture was taken 7 Jul 2018. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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