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Great time in Columbia, KY: The 2010 Chamber Picnic
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By Ed Waggener
The 2010 Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Picnic was another one of those events which makes one happy to be alive and happy to wake up each morning thanking God one lives in "A good place to Call Home," Columbia, Adair Co., KY.
The picnic drew over 100 participants this year to Columbia's wooded picnic and playground Roadside Park at 2310 Hwy 55 South Road. Chamber President Ron Heath presided, and Bryan Caldwell gave a welcome on behalf of the Bank of Columbia.
This year, the tradition of honoring LEAD Adair graduates and new members of the Chamber took center stage. The LEAD Adair class, includes Allysa Gooden of Lindsey Wilson College, Gregg Medendorp of First and Farmers National Bank, Gale Cowan, Adair County Finance Officer in Adair County Judge Executive's Office), Dana Walker of the WAVE and Big Dog Radio Stations, Stanley Lawson, o Adair County Community Action Agency, and Craig Clark of United Citizens Bank.
Marty and Kathleen Martinez, whose dairy farm is at 3613 Sano RD, on the eastern side of Adair County, were recognized as the President's Guest for their efforts promoting the Dairy Industry in Adair County.
Food was provided and prepared by the corporate sponsor, the Bank of Columbia, and the Mayfield's Ice Cream trailer, usually stationed at Rerun's in the Village of Coburg, passed out desserts, also courtesy of the Bank.
Rev. Joe Payne gave the invocation.
The evening's entertainment was provided by Columbia Chief of Police Mark D. Harris and Officer Bill Bailey.
The Adair County Garden Club President Barbara Armitage updated the members on the many activities of the ACGC, including the flower beds in Downtown Columbia, at the Adair County Public Library, at the Trabue-Russell House at 201 Jamestown ST, and, at the park.
New members of the Chamber were also recognized.- Marty Martinez Farms, Marty & Kathleen Martinez, 3663 Sano RD, Columbia, KY
- Burton Family Farms, Greg & Randall Burton, 620 Mt. Carmel RD, Columbia, KY
- David Hennen, Architect and his wife Erin, 317 James Cape RD, Columbia, KY
- Betty's OK Country Cooking. Betty Ollestad, 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY.
The following were mentioned, but were not there: - Tara's Hair Salon,Tara Franklin, 508 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY
- Check-4-Check, Cindy Ploss, 801 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY
- Amazing Grace Cake Designs - they work out of the Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Stacy & AJ Schindler
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Epicurean Kentuckian: Cooking for 100
2010-06-16 - Photo by Ed Waggener. 2310 Hwy 55 S. RD, Columbia, KY
Burger/banker Meister Jason Cox presided over the grill at the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Picnic at the Roadside Park last night, assisted by Bank of Columbia colleague, Brian Caldwell. The bank was the corporate sponsor of the event and provided the food, drinks, and tickets to the Mayfield ice cream truck. The crowd was actually estimated at 106. Mr. Caldwell welcomed the guests on behalf of the bank.
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Music stars, music legend at Chamber picnic
2010-06-16 - Photo by Ed Waggener. 2310 Hwy 55 South RD, Columbia, KY
The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Picnic was entertained by contemporary stars, Bill Bailey, left and Mark Harris, right>. Harris was responding to advice from Legendary musician Robert Flowers, who had just offered advice to calm the duo's pre-performance jitters. No worry, however: The performance was outstanding. Looking on is Betty Smith, there as the grandmother of the real star of the night, Aiden Cox. Flowers, performing arts buffs will remember, was, in his time, the saxophonist with two music groups: The Saint Six, which also included Darlow Rexroat, Tommy Davenport, Danny Forbis, Alvin Zimmerman, and (now Dr.) Ed Rogers; and The Sterlings, which also included Tony Loy, Victor Morrison, and Rollin Pyles' boys, Jerry, Harry and Mark. The Sterling were known almost as well for their tour bus, a converted Columbia funeral home ambulance, as they were for their great music.
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LEAD Adair graduation ceremony
2010-06-17 - Photo By Ed Waggener. 2310 Hwy 55 RD South, Columbia, KY
The LEAD Adair Class Number 6, 2010 were recognized at the 2010 Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Picnic, Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Roadside Park. Above, from left, are Dana Walker of the WAVE and Big Dog Radio Stations, Gale Cowan, Adair County Finance Officer in Adair County Judge Executive's Office, Allysa Gooden of Lindsey Wilson College, Gregg Medendorp of First and Farmers National Bank; Back row Stanley Lawson, ofAdair County Community Action Agency. Also recognized but not present for photo was Craig Clark of United Citizens Bank.
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Adair Garden Club made recycling work at picnic
2010-06-17 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 RD South, Columbia, KY
There was only one small container of material to go to the landfill at the 2010 Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Picnic, and next year, the Adair County Garden Club members vow, there won't even be one. The can was necessary because the bags for chips were not biodegradable. From left, above, Wayne Armitage, Wendy Butler Burt, and Barbara Armitage helped direct the disposal of left-over from the hamburgers, soft drinks, and chips into the proper container. Donations taken at the picnic, with over 100 in attendance, went to fund activities of the Adair County Garden Club. One of the organization's project's is to maintain the landscaping at the Roadside Park.
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Ice Cream line was long, but worth the wait
2010-06-17 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 RD South, Columbia, KY
There was a long line at the Mayfield's Ice Cream trailer. Upper center Politely last in line were Sue Stivers, Executive Director of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce and Sheila Hare of Sheila's Country Junction. The treats were provided by the corporate host for the picnic, the Bank of Columbia. Proof that the wait was worth it came in the accolades as crossed back to the picnic pavillon nearer the Highway. And it would not have been safe to have tried to wrest the vanilla cone from the big guy in the lower right corner.
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Councillor gets update on activities of ACGC
2010-06-17 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 South RD, Columbia, KY
Columbia City Councillor Linda Waggener got encouraging news about the Adair County Garden Clubs extensive activities beautifying Adair County, one garden at a time, including landscaping at the Roadside Park.
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Word is getting out on one of Columbia's best kept secrets
2010-06-17 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 South RD, Columbia, KY
It's no longer one of Columbia's best kept secrets: The Roadside Park is booked heavily, especially in the summer time. The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce handles reservations for large groups at its office at 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY or by calling (270) 384-6020. The park has a long, long tradition in Columbia life, going back to the days when it was known as Conover Woods, to the days when it was operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and was known as The State Park, to it's present day operation by the local chamber. The Park re-emerged, better than ever, largely through the determination of Richard and Mary Beth Phelps. Above, left Chamber President Ron Heath, waits as Barbara Armitage acknowledged a few of the activities of the Adair County Garden Club.
See also, VENUES for MEETINGS for more on place to hold picnics, homecomings, and family gatherings in Adair County
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Bettys OK Country Cooking welcomed
2010-06-17 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 South RD, Columbia, KY
Columbia-Adair County President Ron Heath welcomes Betty Ollestad, owner of Betty's OK Country Cooking, 2339 Campbellsville RD, Columbia, KY, as a new member of the Chamber as Columbia-Adair County Tourism Director Sue Stivers looks on. Betty's OK Country Cooking, is, itself, one of Adair County's major tourist attractions, drawing regular diners from many South Central Kentucky Counties and frequent visitors from around the Commonwealth, the nation, and even international fans.
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New members of Chamber, David and Erin Hennen
2010-06-17 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 South RD, Columbia, KY
David Hennen, whose architectural firm is located on James Cape RD, on Melson Ridge, and his wife Erin, who teaches English at Lindsey Wilson College, were presented a certificate as new members of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Hennen is very active in the Adair Heritage Association and its efforts to preserve the historic Adair County Courthouse. At left are Ron Heath and Sue Stivers.
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Marty and Kathleen Martinez recognized
2010-06-17 - Photo by Ed Waggener. Roadside Park, 2310 Hwy 55 South RD, Columbia, KY
Kathleen and Marty Martinez, received a plaque to commemorate the honor of the being President Ron Heath's special guest at the June 15, 2010 Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Picnic.
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