Scenic Russell Co., KY: Across a busy, busy Lake Cumberland 2017-07-21 - From Jamestown Resort & Marina, Jamestown, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Lake Cumberland was jam packed today, as if everyone in the world wanted to be on the water for the weekend. The view is toward the lookout at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, so near across the lake, but 17.3 miles away, according to Google Maps, by highway. - EW Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Sun rises on The Giant Wheel 2017-07-21 - Goshen, IN - Photo by Bryan Blair. The Giant Wheel awaits visitors as the sun rises at the 2017 Elkhart County 4-H Fair in Goshen, Indiana, where today is Opening Day. Goshen is 359 miles almost due north of Columbia, KY. The Fair, one of the largest 4-H county fairs in the nation, is recognized across the nation as one of the best Fairs in the USA. The nine day event features five nights of big name entertainment, two performances of a sanctioned rodeo, a tractor pull and a demolition derby. The event is managed by Adair County native Bryan Blair, formerly on the KY State Fair staff, who is credited with reviving the Taylor County Fair in 1998. Bryan is the son of Gayle Blair and the late Fred Blair of Columbia. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

State Considers Entrepreneurial Solutions for Asian Carp 2017-07-21 - Photo courtesy KYDFW. With an absence of predators and little natural controls available for these invasive species, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the state Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are seeking public input on a plan to limit the explosive growth of Asian carp populations while providing a valuable protein source for people. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Carol Perkins: Polynesian Village high point of trip 2017-07-21 - Hawaii, USA - Photo by Carol Perkins. In reflecting on our week in Hawaii and the highlights for all of us, visiting the Polynesian Village was a high point for me, Pearl Harbor for Guy, and boogie boarding for Eme. We were also memorized by the Friday night fireworks from our hotel over Waikiki Beach and agreed that this was among our top five "best things." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Happy 90th Birthday, Millard Eldon (Pa) Kinnett 21 Jul 2017 2017-07-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by his daughter, Brenda Mann. Happy 90th Birthday Millard Eldon (Pa) Kinnett, July 21, 1927! Still living life to the fullest, dedicated to his Christian faith, loving his family, friends, and neighbors and working hard. - Brenda Kinnett Mann (Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.) Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Crusade Chair presents $49,000 check to AC Board of Education 2017-07-21 - Adair County Board of Education Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com(c). Charlie Crawhorn, Adair County Crusade for Children chair, left, and Kim Pelly, chair of Kody's 5K run, flank Anita Goode, Director of Special Education for the Adair County Schools as she accepts a ceremonial check for $49,000 from the crusade. Chairman Crawhorn announced an ambitious goal to set a record for the crusade - over $55,000 - in the drive for 2018. The Crusade has an early start, and plans a number of special events new to the crusade this year. Kim Pelly, at right, Kody Pelly's mother, told the board about the progress of Kody's 5K run, now in it's 4th year, and plans for this year's event. - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Pellyton Cemetery - Monument to Daniel Ellis 2017-07-21 - Pellyton Cemetery, 100 Pellyton East Road, Pellyton, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener . The monument to fallen law enforcement officer Daniel Neil Ellis in the Pellyton Cemetery, above as seen on January 19, 2017, is a hallowed place for lawmen everywhere. At present, there are no signs on KY 206/Liberty Road, indicating the location of Patrolman Ellis' final resting place - though that might be planned in the future. In any case, a daytrip to the serene site is one we'd recommend, to pause and pay homage to this extraordinary man. - ED & LINDA Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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