2000land

	Mother Nature's fall artwork is evident across Lewis County. The view is from the AA Highway east of Vanceburg on a recent foggy morning. (October 24, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	FALL FINERY . . . This is the time of year that Lewis County trees really show off their colors. Pleasant weather is in the forecast this week, so take a sightseeing drive and enjoy the view that Mother Nature has provided while it lasts. (October 17, 2000, Paula Franke)
	A sudden thunderstorm blasted into Lewis County late Saturday afternoon, September 2, resulting in little damage but lots of disruption to holiday weekend outdoor plans. (September 5, 2000, Paula Franke)
	Robert Nash of Trinity grew these twin cantaloupes (they are attached) on his farm. The sticker on them is from Tucker's Country Market in Tollesboro stating that they weigh 10 pounds and two ounces. Nash does intend to eat them when he finishes showing them around town. (August 15, 2000, Karmin Madden)
	Jo Anne Tolle of Mansfield, Ohio, shared this photo of her night blooming Cereus Cactus, which her family was given by Trease Dixon up Butler Holler near Herron Hill about 50 years ago. The cactus blooms only in July or August, once a year, and only at night. (Photo Submitted)
	Recent wet weather has given a good start to tobacco crops, gardens and lawns around Lewis County. More showers and thunderstorms are forecast for this week in the Ohio Valley. (June 27, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	IN FULL BLOOM . . . These azaleas at the home of Paul and Audrey Cunningham at Black Oak were showing their full glory last week. Weather conditions so far this season have proven ideal for early gardening and flower enthusiasts in the area. (May 9, 2000, Dennis Brown)
	Lvangle Gilliam's tulip garden on Rock Run burst forth at Easter time. (May 2, 2000, Photo Submitted)
	SPRINGTIME ESCAPE . . . This tulip seems to be trying to make a break for it through a fence around the yard of Alice Lee on Second Street in Vanceburg. Many area residents took measures to protect some of the less hardy plants over the weekend as temperatures neared freezing. (April 11, 2000, Dennis Brown)