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Columbia-Adair County Chamber INSIGHTS: August 1, 2005

In this issue:
  • President's Message: Commending Ben Arnold
  • New Member Hi-Lights: Greg Radford
  • Ten Tips For Promoting Your Business
  • The Past Forms our Present: The new Wolford memorial
  • A few interesting facts concerning the Civil War
President's Message:

Many good things continue to happen with our Chamber of Commerce and I will discuss a few of them with you.

Many thanks to Curt Yarberry for donating a grill to the Chamber. The tickets were sold at the Fair and money was made to help with Chamber proceeds.


The Chamber of Commerce was so proud to welcome Jane Higgins of Berea College, Brushy Fork Institute to our July meeting. Jane told of a new leadership program they were offering.

Benton Fudge, Chamber of Commerce Beautification Chairman, announced a plan for planting daylilies in the downtown area of Columbia this fall. The Chamber will be proud to sponsor this effort to improve our downtown appearance.

I commend Ben Arnold for his beautiful restoration of his property on the corner of Burkesville Street and the square. Our thanks to him for his interest and commitment to Columbia.

Thought for the month: It matters not from where we come, we all seek the same gift.....freedom.

RICHARD PHELPS, President
New Member Hi-Lights

The Chamber is delighted to welcome "The Old Craftsman Furniture and Cabinet Shop" as a new member. Located at 3511 Holmes Bend Road, this shop specialized in handcrafted furniture and cabinetry in cherry and other fine woods. Its a family owned business with Greg Redford and his wife Nevis and their two sons, John and Josh. They design kitchen cabinets and other cabinetry along with beautiful furniture.

Thank you Greg Redford and family for making your investment in our community by becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce as we work together to make Columbia-Adair County a better place to live.

Ten Tips For Promoting Your Business

  1. Attend Chamber events regularly to make business contacts.
  2. Provide door prizes for Chamber functions.
  3. Join Chamber specialized groups to benefit your company.
  4. Promote your business through Chamber publications.
  5. Introduce yourself and shake hands often at Chamber events.
  6. Give your business cards generously.
  7. List products and services on back of your card.
  8. Thank clients openly for their business.
  9. Wear a name tag with company name on the right side of your body so people see it when they shake your hand.
  10. Do business with fellow Chamber members and be sure to tell them that you are a member.

The Past Forms our Present

The memorial sculpture of the US 1st Kentucky Cavalry is being created. The dedication with a re-enactment is planned for October 22.

We would like to share Civil War Heritage stories from this area in a brochure to be passed out at dedication. We hope readers who have stories and/or photographs pertaining to the Civil War will share theses for the brochure. The photos will be carefully copied and returned. Please contact the Chamber office for information. Everyone is invited to attend the public forums at 7:00 PM at Lindsey Wilson's Slider Building on August 9, 23, and September 6 to share stories and see the progress of the sculpture.

Here are a few interesting facts concerning the Civil War.
  • Julia Howe wrote Battle Hymn of the Republic with the melody from John Brown's Body. She drowsily scribbled words on stationery one night when she couldnt sleep. Atlantic Monthly paid her $4.00 for it.

  • Guerilla activity during the Civil War destroyed more of Kentuckys covered bridges than any other force.

  • Metal canteens to hold water were covered with wool. Soaking the wool cooled the contents as the wool dried.

  • One tenth of the Union Army was made up of African-Americans, both freedmen and escaped slaves.

  • Firsts During the Civil War time period: Medal of Honor; Taps composed; commissioned army chaplains; first use of "coffee mill gun" 1861-later the Gatling in 1862 and finally adapted in 1866, (repeating weapons); the term "First Lady" applied to a wife of a U.S. president (Mary Todd Lincoln); organized medical care (it was still primitive and unsanitary); iron clad naval vessels; the submarine; railroads used for troop transport; air surveillance (balloons); telegraph; military draft; 1st shoes issued in which one shoe fit the left foot and the other the right.

Chamber Insights is the monthly newsletter of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce.

Editor - Sue Stivers

Reporters Stacey Bailey, Talisha England, Vonnie Kolbenschlag, President Richard Phelps & Linda Waggener


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