Adair County Fiscal Court meeting March 9, 2010

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• Court votes to buy pagers for Knifley Fire Department
• Three magistrate committee to study road adoption policy
• County approves Dennis Selby supervised inmate work
• Gilbert Smith RD closed; speed limit on Ray Williams Rd going to 35 mph
• Jerry Franklin hired part-time at Adair Recycling Center
• Judge Melton announces Spring PRIDE cleanup, Tire Amnesty, Free Tipping at Transfer Station

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By Ed Waggener

Court votes $3,200 for pagers for Knifley Volunteer Fire Department

Fiscal court voted unanimously to buy eight Motorola pagers for the Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department (KAVFD) after hearing a presentation from Gayla Baker, treasurer of the KAVFD at last night's Adair County Fiscal Court meeting.

Baker noted that the department serves an area which has poor cell phone service, and that the area the KAVFD serves one of the most sparsely populated area of the Adair County.

The vote came on a motion by Sixth District Magistrate Joe Rogers, in whose district the Knifley Fire Department is headquartered, and was seconded by Magistrate Danny Goodin (1), whose district is partially served by the KAVFD.

The cost of the pagers will be $3,200.

Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton announced that the county is working to secure a grant for a new roof at the Knifley fire station.

Accompanying Treasurer Baker to the meeting were KAVFD Assistant Chief Brett Farmer, KAVFD Board Vice Chairman Richie Gabehart, and KAVFD member Kim Farmer.

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2010-03-10 06:01:39

Two vehicle collision in Marion Co., KY results in injury

By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

Trooper John Adams is investigating a collision that occurred on Highway 208, approximately 2 miles west of Lebanon. 82 year old Joseph Brady, of Lebanon, was operating a 2005 Ford.

Brady was attempting to pull from a private drive and pulled into the pathway of a 1990 Ford, being operated by David Isaacs, 58 years of age, of Campbellsville, KY.

Isaacs was transported by private vehicle to Springview Hospital. Brady, as well as a passenger in his vehicle, Goldie Brady, 82 years of age, also of Lebanon, was not injured. All parties were belted.
Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to KSP Post 15 Dispatcher Kimberly Popplewell.

2010-03-10 05:59:06

Did we miss any birthdays for today?

This morning, at 5:19amCT, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, ColumbiaMagazine.com starts the day with a dozen, largely famous names. See who all shares this important day, and if we've missed anyone, please take time to send the names and dates to us. We'll add them as soon as possible after receipt. Click onBirthdays and Anniversaries to celebrate on the front page. We hope no one was overlooked. But if they were, please send the information now, using the Comments button with this article, or Click here

2010-03-10 05:22:47

Diner News from Jamestown - Politicians And Fishermen . . .

This year will be a highly unusual season with both politicians and fisherman simultaneously criss-crossing the state.

by John E. Moss, posted from Jamestown, Russell County, KY

At the Manners diner on Monument Square, little has been said about the pilfering of Campaign signs last friday night. There seemed to be bigger and more important fish to fry. An unnamed local source, who used to be a judge, was talking about recently catching a fish. He said that one fish wasn't quite enough for his appetite and he was going to have to get up to at least a few two fish days. Generally, most gathered at the diner thought this was a good idea though it should be noted for the record that no one challenged the fish story itself.



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2010-03-10 05:03:29

A Kosair mother endorses warm, wonderful idea of Baby So Soft

'Kosair's NICU is truly a place where little miracles are happening everyday.'

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About: Baby So Soft campaign will help Kosair newborns

By Telissa Moore, Kosair Neonatal and Infant Care Unit (NICU) "graduate"

I would like to personally say, "Thank you," to Monica Rodgers-Shuffett and her family as well as Norma Scott and her family for this wonderful "Blanket" drive. It is such a "warm" and wonderful idea!

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2010-03-10 04:15:56

Veteran Joe Hare echoes Walter Murley view on flags

About: Walter Murley: Some flags around Columbia, KY need attention

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Thanks to my fellow veteran, Walter Murley, for noticing and commenting on the shape of some of our local flags. He is correct, those places he named do have flags that need to be replaced or straightened out. I encourage anyone else who has a flag flying to check it out and bring it up to standards.

Below is a link to etiquette for our flag or you can just Google "American Flag Etiquette". There are several sites that will guide us all on the proper display and etiquette of the American Flag, including this one: www.usflag.org.

s/Joe Hare

2010-03-10 03:56:06

Adair geography lessons get deeper, with one on Hooterville

About: Tarter, Adair Co., KY finally located

To "Jim" via CM:

How about any latest news from Hooterville, Jim? I believe it was out Tarter way. I recall seeing it on a map. I believe there is a Hooterville Road still in use in Eastern Adair Co. Could Hooterville have a connection to Hoot Owl Hollow, which lies east of Gentry's Mill Road, south of Santo Road?

s/Richard Robertson Lower Bull Run, Adair Co., KY

2010-03-09 18:03:24