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Daily News for Friday, July 28, 2006
Young Adair writers contribute to anthology Kenneth Ramsey, Dylinda Kimberland, Nicholas Graves, and Whitney Graves, write stories included in book of ghost stories, folklore, and ol' sayings By Emily Harlan Lindsey Wilson College staff writer COLUMBIA, Ky. - Four Adair County residents recently contributed to The Lady in Gray, a book of ghost stories, folklore and "ol sayings." The residents wrote the book as a project for Upward Bound at Lindsey Wilson College last year. Upward Bound is a national program that prepares high school students for college, and leads students in classes and social events. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-07-28 19:54:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Assistant Superintendent Mann responds to question Teachers required to dress professionally, appropriately You asked about the dress code for teachers. At this time there is not an official dress code except professional appropriate dress. Job descriptions are currently being revised and statements about employee dress will be included in these updated descriptions. -BRENDA MANN, Assistant Adair County School Superintendent To see story which prompted CM to ask Mrs. Mann about a dress code for teachers, Click here 2006-07-28 19:31:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
EVENT: Open House at John Adair is Monday, August 21, 2006 Monday, August 21, 2006 Open House for all John Adair Intermediate School students and parents will be Monday, August 21, from 4:00 to 6:00pm CT. If possible, we would like for 3rd graders to come at 4:00pm CT, and 4th and 5th graders to come at 5:00pm CT. However, if your schedule does not allow this, please feel free to come at any time between the hours of 4:00-6:00pm CT. Class schedules will not be handed out until August 24, 2006, the first day of school. An announcement will be made when homeroom assignments are posted. A supplies list is posted at the school and local stores. To be reminded of this and other important dates, click on Events in Quick Links every day. This site is updated as many as 50 times per day, 24/7. 2006-07-28 16:53:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Obituary: Wilda Jean Cape, 70, member Flatwoods SBIC Wilda Jean Cape, 70, of 5928 Burkesville Road, Columbia, died Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the hospital ER. The funeral service will be Sundy, July 30, 2006, at 1:00pm, at Grissom Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Burial will be in Burchett Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-07-28 16:46:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Feedback: Writer thinks dress code too strict, too late "We need to keep the kids covered but worry more about what is in their pockets and lockers than if their jeans are ragged!" -SHANNON SEXTON Addition, 6:20pm CT: Last paragraph of letter added, beginning, "And another thing." I totally agree with Leshia.. I'm pushing 30, I cannot even buy jeans without frays or holes unless I shop in the "Grannie Department", which I do not plan on doing just yet! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-07-28 14:52:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Feedback: Sandra VanArsdale agrees with Leshia Fair Had written to ColumbiaMagazine about subject weeks ago I totally agree with Leshia. That is why I sent in a question weeks ago about a new dress code for which I was told by a board member that there would be no new dress code.Sandra VanArsdale To read other letters on this and other subjects, Click Here 2006-07-28 14:38:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair School Opening Delayed two weeks: August 24, 2006, is new target date THE ADAIR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD VOTED AT A LITTLE PAST NOON TODAY TO DELAY THE START OF SCHOOL UNTIL AUGUST 24, 2006, BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION DELAYS ON THE ADAIR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. BOARD WILL LOOK INTO LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CLAUSE IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. STORY TONIGHT ON WBKO-Tv, CHANNEL 13, BOWLING GREEN, KY, AT 6:00pm CT NEWSCAST WITH STUART PECK REPORTING. COMPLETE DETAILS IN UPDATE TO FOLLOW. 2006-07-28 12:39:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Feedback: Is school dress code also for teachers? If not, writer thinks there might ought to be I just have a question: Is this dress code for the teachers and other personnel as well as the students? If not it should be addressed...don't you think? From "B" who works in an office in Columbiaand wishes there were a dress code for adults. Name and email address on file We don't have the answer right now. But there is an important Start Date for Adair County Schools meeting coming up at noon and we'll try to get the answer at it. -Linda 2006-07-28 10:47:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
EVENT: Regular date set for oft-cancelled CACIDA board meeting Wednesday, August 2, 2006The Columbia-Adair County Industrial Authority (CACIDA) will hold its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at 6:00pm CT. at the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Office, 201 Burkesville ST (corner of Burkesville and Fortune STs) Columbia, KY. The CACIDA board regular meetings are each first Wednesday. By statute, meetings are open to the public. Members of the board are Chairman Barry Corbin, and members Monica Rodgers, Barry Loy, Jason Corbin, Randy Nelson, and Mike Neal. The Executive director is Martin Jones, Bowling Green, KY, Phone 270-846-3469. The board has failed to have a quorum for several meetings recently. A note to board members from Katy Davis, Administrative Assistant, says, "If possible, could the board members send a reply concerning his/her attendance at the meeting? Thank you." To be reminded of this and other important happenings in Adair County, click on Events in Quick Links daily. Events are updated 24/7 as received. 2006-07-28 10:10:19 | Comments | Printable version
Feedback: Mother says timing of Dress Code hurt her finances Writer says she has no problems with the dress code, but that its release, two weeks before school startsinfuriates her.She had shopped early to save money and now some clothes may not meet code. She can't afford to buy more. I do not have a problem with the dress code itself. I think it is a step in the right direction... But the steps are too slow. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2006-07-28 09:17:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 28 Happy Anniversary, John and Sandra Denton (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Junior and Kristy Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tavon and Daniel Kermeen (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniverstary, Frankie and Ashley Froedge (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bridgette Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gary Vernon Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gina McInteer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Arnold (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilary Blaydes (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob Thomas Bailey (2009 ) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Dillon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Corbin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Ann Willis (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kierra Pickens (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lorene Martens (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Renee Dartt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Corbin (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Savannah Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teddy Pyles (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Green | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, R. B. Hopper, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Shreve Dorris, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Markiecki, Columbia, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Harmon, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maurice Eugene Lay, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Michael Kimbler, Russell Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Lee Meek Wilson, formerly of Campbellsville, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, S.L. Williams, Jr, Casey Co., KY, Adair Co., KY, native (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sam Edward (Little Sam) Thompson II, Green Co., KY native, (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Wood, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eary Paul Taylor, Adair Co., KY, native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jean Antle, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Turner, Adair County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vearlene Hammond, Russell Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Pike Russell, Taylor Co., KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Glen Bryant, Adair County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Askren, Taylor County, KY (1919-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hobert Eads, 89, Windsor, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jimmy Raikes, 61, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Sallee Murray, 89, Taylor County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Bunnell Lugo, Green Co., KY (1978-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Lonnie Luther Abbott, Clinton Co., KY native, (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Finley Akin, Columbia, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Viola Wooten, 76, Jamestown, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lana Williams Martin, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carrie Nell Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diane Allen Woods, , Casey Co., KY native (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Lee (Joaner) Nelson, Taylor County, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emit Henry Bow, Jr., 68, Burkesville, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Nolan Fudge, 75, Sparksville, KY native (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Curry Irvin (1921-1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michelle Newton Yates, 54, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Maxine Vanoy, 89, Casey Co., KY native (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Vanarsdale (1930-1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula J. Eubank, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Herbert Janes, 81, Adair Co., KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Elga Cole, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2006 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. The events database was created in late 2007, and doesn't contain any data for earlier dates. |
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