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Daily News for Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Please update events for May & June 2008 The events calendar for May & June has been updated with recurrent meetings entered. Please check you organizations entry to see if any revisions are needed. Just a reminder, also to send birthday wishes, anniversary wishes, and announcements of events for May & June 2008 now. Thanks. -The Editors of ColumbiaMagazine.com 2008-04-29 16:34:37 | Comments | Printable version
Driver airlifted following crash this morning near Raywick, KY POLICE REPORTS A single vehicle injury vehicle crash occurred Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 8:00amET, one mile north of Raywick, KY, on KY 527, resulting in the driver being flown to U.L. Hospital. Maxine Nalley, 60, was driving a 1992 Buick, travelling north on KY 527, and left the road in a curve, and overturned. She was not wearing a seatbelt, according to Kentucky State Police. Trooper Bill Gregory, Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, investigated the incident. Story courtesy Trooper Dwaine Barnett, 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. For more on Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, Click Here Thanks also to Dispatcher H. Scholl 2008-04-29 14:51:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Board of Education Special Called Meeting April 30, 2008 There will be a Special Called School Board Meeting Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 3:00pmCT, at the Adair County Board of Education conference Room for the purpose of: Revising Board policy on date of notification of non-renewalThe meeting is open to the public. 2008-04-29 14:39:28 | Comments | Printable version
CU dedicates Gosser Gymnasium; lead gift from Gosser family By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications A deep love of students, coaches, faculty and staff at Campbellsville University has resulted in a "gemstone on this side of campus" in the Gosser Gymnasium, which was dedicated April 22, 2008. Dr. Donnie Gosser, a member of the CU Board of Trustees, and his wife, Anna, of Elizabethtown, made the lead gift toward the construction of the new gym, which will serve the entire campus. It is located at the back of Powell Athletic Center. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 14:24:50 | Comments | Printable version
Dr. Shively speaks on medical missions at CU Dr. Shively speaks on medical missions at CUBy Andrew Stinson, CU student news writer Dr. Eugene Shively, a surgeon from Taylor Regional Hospital, discussed his many medical mission trips at Campbellsville University's chapel service recently. Shively has aided in many medical missions during his years as a doctor. He visited Cameroon in 2000; Jamaica three times during 2001 and 2002; Togo, a part of West Africa, in 2003; Kenya in 2005; St. Vincent's Island and the Grenadines, located in the Caribbean Sea, in 2006 and the Galapagos Islands in 2007.< Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 14:05:32 | Comments | Printable version
Feedback: Memories of Uncle Pete, Aunt Jane's store Pete Mcqueary Family Photo/Jason Harmon Story Jason Harmon: Thank you so much for sharing this old photo with CM. My grandmother, Nancy Jane McQueary Burton, was a sister to Pete McQueary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 12:38:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Feedback: Youngest Grandchild recalls Mr. McQueary at his store (ADV) Lunchtime! Check What's Cooking in "Today, Tues., April 29, 2008" (ADV) Pete Mcqueary Family Photo/Jason Harmon Story To ColumbiaMagazine.com This is a picture of my grandparents and I was so happy to see it in your magazine. I am the youngest grandchild and I live in Southern Indiana. I can always picture my grandfather leaning back in his ladder back chair on the porch of his store in Christine. Thank you for bringing back their memory to others who may have known them! s/Kelli Stone Recent photo of present day store: Could anybody send one of Mr. McQueary on the front porch of the store? -CM 2008-04-29 12:13:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Feedback: Thanks to Jason Harmon for Pete McQueary picture To ColumbiaMagazine.com Enjoyed seeing this picture of my grandfather, grandmother and uncle and aunt. Thanks to Jason Harmon for sending this picture to you. s/Ralph McQueary Thanks. And it's high time Jason Harmon does a complete biography, at least a 500 page first volume, on your grandfather, don't you think? -EW 2008-04-29 11:11:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Forage Field Day at Irvin Farm Thursday, May 1, 2008 EVENTS Agriculture producers are invited to attend a Forage Field Day on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at 10:00amCT at the Irvin Farm located on Dairy Lane off Hancock Road, 5 miles East of KY HWY 206 (Liberty Road) in Adair County. Speakers for the Field Day are Ray Smith, UK Forage Specialist; Kenny Burdine, UK Ag Economist, and Tom Keene, UK Hay Marketing Specialist. Door Prizes will be given and ribeye steak sandwiches will be served by the Adair County Cattlemen's Association. For more information contact Nick Roy, Agriculture Agent, at the Adair County Extension Service at (270) 384-2317. 2008-04-29 11:00:54 | Comments | Printable version
Lt. Gov. Mongiardo present check to Dollhouse Daycare today (ADV) Lunchtime! Check What's Cooking in "Today, Tues., April 29, 2008" (ADV) North Metcalfe, Greensburg Elementary also receive grant List of all 43 grant recipients below Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo will present a check today, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 5:00pmCT, at the Dollhouse Daycare Tutt Street Building in Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 10:49:24 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County unemployment at 7% in March 2008 Chart of LCADD jobless rate included in story Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Data from Kentucky Education Cabinet Adair County's unemployment for March 2008, at 7.0%, was down from February 2008, which was 7.1%, but still showed a worsening over last year, rising from 6.4% for March, 2007. The 7.0% figure was also higher than the 5.2% national rate and the 6.1% statewide unemployment rate for March 2008. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 10:08:15 | Comments | Printable version
51st District Representive forum May 6, 2008 at ACHS There will be a campaign forum for the candidates running for State Representative of the 51st district serving Adair and Taylor Counties. The forum will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 6:00pmCT in the Adair County High School cafeteria. For more information concerning this event please contact Kevin Robertson or Tina Watson at Adair County High School (270-384-2751). 2008-04-29 09:40:46 | Comments | Printable version
McCammish plant recycling with Adair Recycling Center Reminder, too, that Recycle 101 is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 10:00am at the Adair County Extension office. The special seminar is a collaborative effort of Kelli Bonifer, Barbara Armitage, and A.L. Sinclair. By Ed Waggener "We have a major new recycler to add to the list! McCammish Manufacturing Co., Columbia Division, effective today," Lisa Lee, Administrative Assistant to Adair County CJE Ann Melton announced this morning. "We want to thank Mr. Doug McCammish, manager of the Columbia Division of McCammish Mfg.," she said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 09:35:09 | Comments | Printable version
Plant Swap Day coming up at Giles House By Clara Metzmeier A plant swap will be held at The Janice Holt and Henry Giles log houseon Spout Springs Road in Knifley, KY, on May 3, 2008 from 11:00amto 1:00pmCT. A plant swap or plant exchange is for all people who love to garden. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 07:31:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Janice Holt Giles
Adair Co. Board of Education meeting, April 24, 2008 Dire financial situation raises tensions because of budget
By Ed Waggener The Adair County School Board, in approving Superintendent Darrell Treece's recommendation for staffing and site based decision making council's budgets, did not, specifically eliminate assistant principalships at Colonel Wiliam Casey and John Adair. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 07:22:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Vignette from Christine, KY: Pete McQueary PHOTO By Jason Harmon I'm sending a photo of Merchant/Farmer/Amateur Dentist and fierce Gunslinger, Mr. Pete McQueary of Burton Ridge fame. The photo show him with gun in beltin about 1913, with his wife Maudie Burton-McQueary, son, Elvin McQueary and daughter Delie McQueary. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 04:58:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Commentary: Suggests private fundraising for public schools With the current dire financial situation at Adair County schools and the bleak outlook for relief from Frankfort, an additional approach, one already proven by the college and other fundraisers, is suggested by local printing company CEO Ralph Waggener. The article below is reprinted with permission in the hopes that it will help initiate new thinking about our public schools. -EW By Ralph R. Waggener "Just for Smiles" magazine, published twice monthlyby South Central Printing, Inc. With a thought to our schools and a good education, one thing that rules the world, as well as our schools, "MONEY"! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 04:38:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Iron Man starts Friday at Columbian Theatre Nathan Compton, manager of the Columbian Theatre announces:
2008-04-29 04:18:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Commentary: Cuts in spending present tough school choices The following commentary is Adair County Superintendent Darrell Treece assessment of the current budget crisis in Adair County Schools; it was issued at the April 24, 2008, Adair County Special Regular School Board Meeting. -EW By Adair County School Superintendent Darrell Treece (April 23, 2008): Reductions in state funding or the next two years will require the Adair County Board of Education to make some difficult decisions in the next six weeks. Kentucky law requires the school baord to adopt a local working budget by May 30. Now that the General Assembly and Gov. Steve Beshear have adopted a 2008-10 state budget, the district's spending plan for next fiscal year must be amended to reflect funding in several areas. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-04-29 04:06:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Thinks stray boxer from 700 Greensburg ST block ANIMALS To ColumbiaMagazine.com This looks like a boxer that lives close to my house, in the 700 block of Greensburg St. I don't know what the owner's names are, but they live in the yellow house on the corner of Greensburg and Dillon St. It may not be the same dog, but I have seen them out with him and it does look familiar. s/Neighborhood residentName and contact information on file 2008-04-29 03:41:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, Tues., April 29, 2008: Welcome, Lt. Gov. Mongiardo! Scroll to end of this feature for Today's Picture Album with standalone (no story) photos. Additions throughout the day! -CM Primary Election 2008 Countdown: 21 Days until the May 20, 2008, Primary Election. Registration books are closed until May 27, 2008 . EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 120 of 2008 (Leap Year - 246- days remaining).
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(ADV): Food, What's Cooking in Adair Co. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 To learn how to get the low cost, highly, effective What's Cooking in Adair County to work for youand support a unique Adair County community service, call (270) 250-2730 now. OL' JOE'S B&B QUE will be open Friday & Saturday, May 2 & 3, 2008. Ol' Joe is taking orders now for Derby Day weekend parties. Order meaty ribs, chicken, and all the sides Ol' Joe's Kentucky Wings, pulled pork, and sides from the MENU. Now. Visa, Mastercard, or American Express accepted. (270) 384-2360, regular phone. Or call the Bulk Order/Special Catering Hotline (270) 634-0602. BOB'S COUNTRY KITCHEN & GENERAL STORE, 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY, Vester Community, Phone (270) 384-6774. MENU Hours: 5:00am-8:00pm, Mon. through Sat. Sunday, 8:00am-5pmCT. Today's Hot Bar: Barbecued Pork Roast. Sides: Scalloped Potatoes, Pinto Beans, White Hominy, Coleslaw, Ovenbaked Cornbread Squares (with Pie!) anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee! Check the Pie Situation in the full menu. DAIRY DIP of COLUMBIA, Picnic at the Dip today! 114 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. Open 10am-7pmCT every day of the week. Call: (270) 384-4644 for carryouts or to expedite your order MENU. Special today: Tuesday at The Dip we are featuring our wonderful BBQ sandwich paired with our famous deep fried pickle spears and a regular drink, All for only $6.19 Also, don't forget to check out our new "Little Dippers" menu just for kids 10 and under the next time you sashay by The Dip! Don't forget to call ahead (270) 384-4644, and we'll have your order ready when you arrive! Have fun! Have a picnic in your car under the shade, or mix with the crowd at the tables in our Picnic Yard at a great Kentucky landmark: The Dairy Dip in Memorable Old Columbia. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards! DONUT EXPRESS - 605 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Nick Warmouth, owner, operator. Open after midnight every night until 2:00pmCT. Call: (270) 384-8903 for carryouts or to expedite your order. TODAY: Pick up a dozen or two to share with your friends. Donuts are fun food. They make everybody's day go better. ($4.98/dozen=41.5 cents each, by the dozen!) Let us Mix a Box for you today! MENU. Delicious Fresh Baked, Donuts Baked every day right here in Columbia. Glazed, cake, jelly-filled, plain, fancy and more! People drive from miles around to get them. ("Thank you, Campbellsville. Quite a compliment when you compare us to the great bakery you used to have but is now closed) Fresh brewed hot coffee, hot breakfast biscuit sandwiches..
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Driver injured in Miller Pike & KY 84 crash POLICE REPORTS An injury accident occurred last night, Monday, April 28, 2008, at 11:43pmET at the intersection of Miler Pike and KY 84 in Marion County. John A. Cox, 40, Campbellsville, was traveling north on Miller Pike and failed to stop at the intersection of KY 84. The vehicle left the roadway and came to a rest in a field. The driver was transported to Springview Hospital in Lebanon, KY, by Marion County EMS for trreatment of minor injuries. No seatbelt was in use, according to the Kentucky State Police. Trooper Donnie Moses, Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, investigated the incident. Story courtesy Trooper Dwaine Barnett, 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. For more on Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, Click Here Thanks also to Dispatcher Mark Coker 2008-04-29 02:55:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Payne Family at Flatwoods May 17, 2008 The Payne Family will be singing at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church on May 17, 2008, at 6:30pmCT. The Church is located 5 miles on Hwy South 61 (Burkesville Rd.) Columbia, KY. Pastor and the congregation welcomes you to attend. -DEBBIE BENNETT 2008-04-29 02:04:30 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 29 Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Kelly Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Betty Crawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brianna Paige Caldwell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hank Chadwell Rice (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jordan and Justin Tucker (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Holmes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Reta Gentry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronald Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tracy Young Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Rodgers, 91, Casey County, KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ronnie Lynn Cox, Taylor County, KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Sue Corbin Lee, Somerset, KY, Adair native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Weldon Lee Baker, Sr., Cumberland Co. native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lottie Burchett, Adair Co., KY (1923-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca M. Holt Constant, Adair Co., KY, native (1932-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Ann "Millie" Patterson, Adair Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Raymond Dickson, Adair County, KY (1942-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Marion Yvonne Davis Hill, Grab, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Lavanna (Magee) Scott, 88, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl B. Wheat, Adair Co., KY native, (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JR Walls, Casey Co., KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Earl Bryant, 58, Casey County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iona Holcomb Smith, Taylor Co., KY, Adair native (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Watson, Adair County, KY (1965-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Deloris Ann Merritt Vance, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Cheek, 74, Taylor Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pedro Tomas Diaz Zuniga, Russell Co., KY (1981-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Inex Bishop, Taylor County, KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael G. (Mike) McMahan, 63, Taylor Co., KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Carol Compton, 65, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas M. Tucker, Casey Co., KY/Michigan native (1952-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Grider Groce, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Helm, 71, Cundiff, Adair County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bryan (Bob) Lynn Robertson, 45, Adair Co., KY (1972-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Smythe, Columbia, KY native (1935-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jerry Dale Rattliff, 67, Green County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lonnie Bowlin, 67, Liberty, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan Gregory Polston, 37, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buel Thomas Clements, 70, Casey Co., KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chad M. Pegg, 54, Columbia, KY (1970-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Chrisley Burton (1853-1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dave Frances, 69, Elkhorn, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eula Moss, 92, Columbia, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant Annabel Hooker, Taylor County, KY (2018-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Yarberry, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Bell, 97, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mable Price Harris, 76, Taylor Co, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Smith, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pansy Lee, 81, Burkesville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Lemke, 75, Louisville, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. 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