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Daily News for Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Feedback: Ralph's analysis is right on Response to:"It is time to develop all of Kentucky to its potential," by Ralph Waggener Ed: Seldom do I find myself completely in agreement with a media article. However, Ralph's analysis of the Courier's bias against this part of the state is right on. Their favorite time to cover southern Kentucky is when a crime is committed. s/Barry Loy COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM LETTERS & FEEDBACK 2008-01-02 19:45:39 | Comments | Printable version
Heartland Region gets $98,000 for Technology Park, KY 55 Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story U.S. Rep Ron Lewis (R-KY-02) secured $98,000 in funding for the Heartland Commerce and Technology Park as part of the Fiscal Year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill signed into law last week by President Bush, the Second District Congressman announced today, Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in Washington, DC. We are very appreciative of Congressman Lewis's support of the Heartland Commerce and Technology Park, Team Taylor County Executive Director Ron McMahan said. This project, along with the Heartland Parkway, are the most crucial initiatives for the future economic growth of the Heartland region. Heartland Commerce and Technology Park is a 202 acre development located between Columbia and Campbellsville, approximately eight miles north of Coburg in Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-02 18:30:46 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia, KY Utilities repairs main break in 19 degree F. weather Heroes: Steve Breeding, Steve Baker, Phillip Stotts, James Gabehart, and Wally Grant, superintendents and general manager of Columbia Utilities Commission With photos By Ed Waggener Story updated Thursday, January 3, 2008, at 9:53am The Columbia Utilities Commission repaired 8" water main break on Campbellsville Street in freezing cold temperatures. The break occurred in front of the vacant lot owned by the city beside City Hall, just a few dozen yards from the utilities company office at 116 Campbellsville ST. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-02 17:55:43 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County, KY, Salvation Army sends thanks The Angel Tree Program was a success, thanks to everybody's help. Those interested in joining the the program can come to first Wednesday, 9:00amCT meetings in Adair Annex building By Debbie Cowan The Salvation Army Service Unit, Angel Tree Program The 2007 Christmas season has come and gone and, as in years past, the generosity of Adair County citizens overwhelms us. Because of your support, The Salvation Army of Adair County was able to provide Christmas gifts to over 225 Adair County children through the Angel Tree Program.The need in our community is great and we are so blessed to have individuals and groups that respond to that need with Christian love and compassion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-02 13:20:40 | Comments | Printable version
Unusual accident at Petty's Fork Bridge this morning Photographs accompany article By Lorena Martens Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story There was a very unusual accident by Downey Saw Mill on Rt 61 this morning, Wednesday, January 2, 2007, around 6:30amCT. Tony Martens was driving toward Columbia when the top of his truck hit a telephone cable that was sagging across the road at the south edge of Petty's Fork bridge. The thick cable sheared the top of the 16' box completely off. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-02 12:19:53 | Comments | Printable version
2nd Drought Education Program at LWC Jan. 16, 2008 AC Cattlemen's Association, Cooperative Extension service collaborating on program. Registration is free for producers and will include lunch. The Adair County Cattlemen's Association with the collaboration the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service will be holding a second Drought Education Program on Pasture Management on January 16, 2008. at 10:00amCT in the Lindsey WIlson College Dining Center. Dr. Gary Lacefield, UK Extension Forage Specialist will be speaking on Pasture Management coming out of the 2007 Drought. Registration is free of cost and all producers are invited to attend. Each producer in attendance will receive lunch, UK forage publications, and a copy of Southern Forages Pocket Guide. Please RSVP to the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at 384-2317. -NICK ROY 2008-01-02 10:54:52 | Comments | Printable version
Supt. Treece announces $150 prize in logo contest Dear Adair County Community Members: At the October 4, 2007, meeting of the Board of Education, the winning slogan for our contest was announced. Out of eighty (80) entries, the slogan chosen was: We would now like to invite the community to participate in a logo contest using this slogan. It should be a design that lends itself to being used on a T-shirt or button or for other appropriate uses. The wining entrant will be awarded a prize of $150.00. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-02 09:44:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair, Co., KY Little League indoor corn toss Jan. 12, 2008 EVENTS Tournament will have $1,000 top prize, based on 64 entries Adair Co. Little League Baseball, Inc. will be hosting an Indoor Corn Toss Tournament at the Adair County VFW building at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, January 12, 2008. Based on a 64 team field the champions will receive $1000 and the runner up team will receive $200. Winnings will be adjusted based on teams entered. Registration will be held the day of the tournament from 10:00am until 11:30amCT, with the tournament beginning at noon. Register early to guartantee a spot as interest has been high based on the large purse. Registration is $40 per team. The tournament will be double elimination and played by ACA rules. Concessions will be available. -SCOTT BENNETT 2008-01-02 08:53:44 | Comments | Printable version
Comments on support for I-66 and the Heartland Parkway See:"It is time to develop all of Kentucky to its potential," by Ralph Waggener Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The article by Ralph Waggener mentions, as a reason for I-66, the large number of institutions of higher education along the route. The same argument holds for the Heartland Parkway, as well. There are three private, unique, and sucessful faith-based private institutions within 40 miles of each other which would beneft by the the Heartland: Lindsey Wilson College at Columbia, KY; Campbellsville University at Campbellsville, KY, and St. Catharine's College at Springfield, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-02 08:35:39 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Wed. Jan. 2, 2007: AC Schools back in session! Watch for School Buses today! Adair County Schools are back in session. Adair County Schools Director of Student Transportation David Jones asks Adair County motorists to use extra care today. Holiday schedules: What's open, what's closed for government offices, schools, business and others Click here for New Year's 2008 wishes. New ones today. More will be added throughout the day. Scroll down to Photos at end of feature for "Today, Wed., January 2, 2008" standout, stand alone, no story photo(s). Added throughout the day. Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 2 of 2008 (Leap Year - 364 days remaining).
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Happy New Year from the Dream Depot NEW YEAR'S 2008 GREETINGS Happy New Year, Everyone! The Dream Depot wants to wish everyone a Happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!! We are really excited about 2008 and all the things that we are planning at the Dream Depot! As always we are going to kick off the New Year with a Gospel show featuring alot of good talent! We like to get the year started off right so please come out and join us help make it the best year ever! We have a lot of great shows in the works so watch for them on the ColumbiaMagazine.com Events and Classified Announcements. Thanks for all your support in 2007 and let's make it great in 2008!!! Call in for your reservations at 634-2894 or 250-4064. Admission: Adults $6 Children 12 and under $4. -ELAINE BENNETT 2008-01-02 05:03:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
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Letter: Knew what Christmas was about in Adair County, KY To ColumbiaMagazine.com Happy New Year to everyone there in Columbia and Adair County. Growing up there, this season makes me think back to my childhood. It was a great place to grow up. I think back to the Christmases and New Years with our big family of 13 children and great parents. We learned what Christmas was all about. Not lots of presents, but lots of love. I still have lots of family and driends who still live there in Adair Coutny. Thanks to the Waggeners for ColumbiaMagazine.com. It is great. God bless you all. Have a wonderful 2008. Thanks. s/Alice Smith Robinson Mooresville, IN 2008-01-02 03:30:54 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 2 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Barbara Barnes (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, R.T. and Wanda Cave (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andea Meyer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Rowe (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cameron Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Bragg Yoder | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaeden Moore (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, L.T. Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Furkins (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lorne Holler (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mattie Lou Neat (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Lynn Willis (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday. Brett Russell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday: Dalton Pickens | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Warren Cross, Barren Co., KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Dylan Carta, Jamestown, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wade Hobson Milby, Mt. Sherman, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Whitman Hadley, Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garlan Wilson, 90, native of Edmonton, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Allen Young, Adair Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Barnes Canada , Dunnville, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orine Richardson, Casey Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Edward (Eddie) Terrell Thomas Loyall, Green Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Cathleen Hash Stiles, Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lou Sinclair Neat, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gile Harris, Russell Co., KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Gay Richardson, Casey County, KY |1959-2014| | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Carol Priddy Shade, Russell Co., KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Geneva Keith, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hugh Garrett Moss, Taylor County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ramona Irene (Tootle) Mann, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lertie O. Conner, 98, Russell Co., KY (1918-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Bernard (Jim) Coe, Sr., Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Bardin, Columbia, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Gray, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co. native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Barnett, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erlene Himes, Taylor County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ramona Smith, Adair County, KY (1929-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Martina Kania Lepiarczyk (1907-1984) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alberto Guerra, Jr., 29, Burkesville, KY (1992-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvie Lee Burton, 84, Columbia, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie Nokes Hoover (1908-2003) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Moss, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kimberly Stargel, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Travis Dial (January 02, 1951-October 30, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Price, 81, Green Co., KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Allen Lacy, 65, Columbia, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Lee Tucker, 46, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Hill (Bud) Pollard, 89, Adair County, KY (1926-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Trooper Michael Ray Sapp, 71, Knifley, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. 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