Tom Emberton, Edmonton, KY among WKU alumi honorees 2016-06-21 - Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY - Photo from Western Kentucky University Alumni Association. Members of the 25th class of WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni will be inducted October 21. The 2016 inductees are from left Bill "Doc E" Edwards, the Hon. Tom Emberton Sr. and Dr. Chester C. Travelstead. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Queen Anne's Lace 2016-06-21 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, Columbiamagazine.com photo. While Queen Anne's Lace is not officially listed as a flower that draws Monarch Butterflies, it is one of my favorites. Also known as "Wild Carrot", the lacy blossom has a purple dot in the center which gives it some mystery. It was among the blossoms from which I collected many Chigger bites in my youth. - LW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Plant Milkweed and they will come 2016-06-21 - Green County, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com . Monarch Butterflies are finding more friendly places to stop in this region with assets like the Adair Garden Club's new Waystation, created specifically to welcome them. Among the top plants recommended is the Milkweed with its bright orange blossoms. It grows naturally in Kentucky and thrives on roadsides when not sprayed nor mowed down. - EW Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

World award winning writer ... writing 2016-06-21 - Adair County High School Arboretum - Photo by Linda Waggener, Columbiamagazine.com photo. Rebecca Jo Montgomery, 2016 graduate of ACHS, is writing and working this summer before heading off to college in August. This photo is of her taking a moment to record thoughts in her journal, doing what she loves, writing. The 17 year old daughter of Jacquelyn Montgomery and Steve Montgomery received high honors and awards during high school, including Placing in Top Three in Language Arts written assessments at Academic Team competitions all four years of high school, Third Place Individual Scenario Writing Future Problem Solving Program International Competition 2014, and First Place State Scenario Writing in 2013 and 2014. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Columbia church of Christ readied for VBS 2016-06-20 - Columbia church of Christ, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Mike Ratliff. Vacation Bible School at the Columbia Church of Christ, 501 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, begins today, Monday, June 20, 2016, at 6:30pm-8:30pmCT each evening and runs through Friday, June 24, 2016. The theme is "The Voyage." There are classes for all ages and food will be provided. All are invited to attend. - Mike Ratliff Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Scenic Adair County: Along Sulphur Creek 2016-06-20 - 185 Denver Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Golden-Rule Wilson. The view along the "bottoms" of the Orvis Turner farm, slated to be auctioned on Saturday, June 25. Family stories were always told of Indians living in the area, and there were reports of a cave along Sulpher Creek with ancient drawings inside. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Orvis Turner House 2016-06-20 - 185 Denver Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Golden-Rule Wilson. This historic farmhouse will be sold at auction on Saturday, June 25. The farm and house are just outside the Columbia city limits on Green Hills Rd., which runs between Fairground St. and Hwy East 80. The property has been in Turner hands now for approximately 110 years. The house was renovated by Orvis Turner in the late 1990's. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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