Downtown Days: Deep fried just about anything 2011-10-08 - 100 Block of Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. It was the first time at Downtown Days for Jeff and Tammy Thrasher of Bronston, Pulaski Co., KY, with their Stuff on a Stick Cookhouse, but if today goes anything like last night, they'll be back, they say. Jeff is son of famed Kentucky artist Fred Thrasher. He says they will deep fry just about anything, just so it won't harm the fryer. Candy bars and deep fried pizzas have been favorites. The food court has the most vendors ever, according to Gina Baker, a Downtown Days committee member and organizer. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

The Poetry Woman at Downtown Days 2011-10-08 - 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Christina O'Rourke, aka "The Poetry Woman," was tending an outside booth for Cafe on the Square. In addition having the Cafe Open with special fare for Downtown Days, the Cafe Columbia had a special welcome for all. Christina O'Rourke is in charge of the Cafe's second Monday Poetry Night, which will start at 5pmCT, Monday, October 10, 2011. The first Poetry Night, in September, was a resounding success. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(AD) Beshear/Abramson fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 2011-10-08 - Photo from Victoria Pike, treasurer. You are cordially invited to a fundraiser lunch in support of GOVERNOR STEVE BESHEAR, Thursday, October 20th, 2011, 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Adair County Fairground Jaycee Pavillion, 415 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728. See Full Size, Printable Ad Paid for by Democratic Executive Committee, Victoria Pike, Treasurer. If you are an employee of Kentucky State Government, limited or prohibited from contributing pursuant to KRS Chapter 121, or if there is any other reason that makes this general solicitation inappropriate in you case, please disregard this communication. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

(AD) Beshear/Abramson fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 2011-10-08 . Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

John Luke Partin gets first deer, a button buck 2011-10-08 - Bliss, KY - Photo by Terry Partin. First Deer for Young Hunter: John Luke Partin took his first ever deer, a button buck, Saturday morning on the opening day of the two day youth season. John Luke was hunting with his grandfather Terry Partin on the family farm in the Bliss community. John Luke is the ten year old son of John Ray and Karen Partin. -TERRY PARTIN Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

What's going on here? Are animals taking over Columbia, KY? 2011-10-08 - 102-104 Public Square, Columbia, KY - Photo by Trish Jackson. Trish Jackson shot this photo a long time ago, and wonders if the sighting of the furtive creature here might somehow be related to the Big Chicken excitement now gripping Columbia. She wonders, out loud, whether there is an Animal Takeover of Our Quiet, Peaceful Little Town. Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Puppy available. Free to a Happy Permanent Home 2011-10-08 . I have a puppy to give away It was found a few days ago, It hadn't eaten for awhile; we have been feeding it. He needs a permanent happy home. - Amy Contact: briann@duo-county.com and Phone: 270-585-1473 Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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