All Flags at half staff in honor of First Lady Barbara Bush 2018-04-18 - Columbia VFW Post 6097, 500 Green Hills Road, Columbia, KY . In accordance with the Presidential Proclamation, all flags at Columbia VFW Post 6097 are at half staff in honor of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Student of the Month at ACMS loves animals, especially reptiles 2018-04-18 - Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Debra Waddell, 6th Grade Science Yearbook and Newspaper Advisor, ACEA Vice President. William is the Student of the Month at Adair County Middle School. He is the son of Tricia Janes and is an 8th grader at ACMS. William loves animals--especially reptiles! He loves to share those with the other students and teachers at ACMS. William is a leader among his peers. He is a role model as he maintains good behavior and high work ethics. William is a person that both his peer and his teachers know they can count on when assistance is needed. - Deb Waddell, 6th Grade Science Newspaper and Yearbook Advisor, Vice President ACEA, Board Member MCEA Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Daphne lampworked glass by Steve Scherer 2018-04-18 - Berea, KY - Photo courtesy Kentucky Artisan Center. Edmonton artist Steve Scherer uses his gas torch to create intricate animals, figures and birds from glass. During his demonstration, Scherer often shows artisan center staff how to work the glass, as they make small animals under his supervision. The exciting process of flame and glass mesmerizes visitors. Scherer will take part in a new exhibit to celebrate the Kentucky Artisan Center's 15th Anniversary in 2018. This exhibit recognizes 39 artists from all across the state who over the years have shared their talents by giving demonstrations at the Center and bringing the creative process to life for visitors. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Both Butterflies & Snakes at Wickliffe Mounds State Park 2018-04-18 - Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, 94 Green Street, Wickliffe, Ballard County, KY - Photo Nice butterflies by Wayne Baxter; Good corn snake from KY State Parks. WICKLIFFE, KY (Tues 17 Apr 2018) - Learn about snakes and other reptiles with the "World of Reptiles" show planned at Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, on the Great River Road National Scenic Byway, at 94 Green Street (Highway 51-60-62) Wickliffe, KY, on Saturday, 28 Apr 2018. This interactive program, presented at 1 p.m. by award-winning naturalist Scott Shupe, features live snakes and other reptiles. There will also be a Woods Walk Trail and a Butterfly Program in the Welcome Center from 9am-4pmCT, where kids can make and take a butterfly mobile and pick up free flower see packets for butterfly gardens. Admission for the reptile program is $3 adults/$2 kids. The reptile program with museum and site tour is $5 adults/$4 kids, seniors and military and includes the butterfly program. Call ahead for discount rates on groups of 10 or more. This is a great opportunity for Scout troops, homeschoolers or youth groups. For more information, call the park office at 270-335-3681, email carla.hildebrand@ky.gov. If you go on Sat 28 Apr a reminder that it is almost 4 hours from the historic courthouse at 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY, to the park, 250.7 miles away, according to Google Maps. PHOTOS: Left, Wayne Baxter: Flower - hosting state butterfly. Right: Corn Snake courtesy Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site. The beautiful reptile, so often mistaken for a copperhead in Adair County, is considered an ideal pet snake, according to Corn Snake entry in Wikipedia Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Even ancient bob wire is aesthetic on a sunny day 2018-04-18 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Yes, we know now that it's "barb" or "barbed" wire. But for many speakers of authentic Adairese, it could have been humiliation in basic training or college before we even knew this fencing wasn't "bob" wire. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair Co., KY: The unicorn on Keen-Wilson Road 2018-04-18 - Keen Wilson Road, between Zion/Beautiful Joppa and Ozark, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. Searching for redbuds - believed by many to be up to two weeks later this year than last, photographer Linda Waggener discovered what some will see on first glance - others may never: A unicorn smack dab in the middle of this photo. It's located over the site of Young's Mill. Moss appears to have given the unicorn its eye; lighter moss a fuzzy nose. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

More Mike Watson: Encore photo of beautiful bank facade 2018-04-18 - First National Bank, 224 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo from Adair County Historian Mike Watson. This encore photo is in response to cries for "More Mike Watson," from a large number of readers. The photo is of a facade which, no longer extant, is considered by many the most beautiful ever on the Columbia, KY Square. This photo was posted six years - less two days - ago. See: Old photo of the First National Bank, circa 1970sin the interim, many who can remember this 1970s era photo have passed on, but a few of us in our withering years vividly remember our first banking experience, in this building. Comments are welcome. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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