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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Dan Phillips in interview on WKYU-FM, May 15, 2008

By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs

Lindsey Wilson criminal justice professor to be featured Thursday on WKYU-FM.

Lindsey Wilson College Associate Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice Daniel Phillips III will be featured Thursday, May 15, 2008, on WKYU-FM.

Phillips was interviewed about Communities at Oakwood. The state facility in Somerset, KY, for adults with mental retardation has been embroiled in controversy over the last couple of years.

Phillips' interview will be aired at 5:50amCT and 7:50amCT during "Morning Edition" and then at 11:30amCT during "The Midday Edition."

In Adair County, WKYU-FM can be heard on 89.7 or over the Internet at www.wkyufm.org.

2008-05-14 18:42:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

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Three chihuahua mixedpuppies available at G.R.A.S.



2008-05-14 - Green River Animal Shelter, Columbia, KY - Photo By Heather Evans. Three Chihuahua mix puppies available at G.R.A.S.
2008-05-23. No longer available. Gone to Rescue
Three Chihuahua mix puppies, 2 females and one male, are available for adoption. All thee are almost carbon copies of the camera shy guy above. They are 6 months old and under 10 pounds. They will not grow a lot more than this. They are friendly and playful. We have named them Mickey, Minnie and Pearl.A Puppy, Dog, Kitten or Cat Just for You Is Waiting at Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Jim Blair Road (take Appleby Drive off KY 55 at Columbia Church of Nazarene; Jim Blair Road goes around Adair Youth Development Center, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 385-9655.
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LWC Women's Tennis in National Semifinals 3rd straight year!

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Blue Raiders face No. 2 seed Fresno at 9amCT Thursday

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director

The Lindsey Wilson College women's tennis team advanced into the national semifinals today with a 5-0 win over California Baptist University at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center.

The third-seeded Blue Raiders advance to their third straight national semifinal to face No. 2-seed Fresno Pacific (CA) University at 9amCT on Thursday. Fresno Pacific advanced to the semifinals with an identical 5-0 win over Berry (GA) College.

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2008-05-14 15:29:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Adair County Head Start ends school year with a fun day

With one photo by Duane Bonifer

The Adair County Head Start program concluded its 2007-08 with a "Fun Day" on Wednesday morning.

More than 70 Adair County children and their family members attended the festival, held in the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene's recreation hall.

Students and their guests enjoyed snow cones, pizza and other refreshments while playing on two giant inflatable toys.

2008-05-14 14:37:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

FEEDBACK: Writer agrees with Randy Burns

To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Great article. I could not have said it better myself!

s/Shamarie Claiborne

2008-05-14 14:26:42 | Comments | Printable version

Redundant water plant closure will have to wait 1 more week

By Ed Waggener

A special called meeting of the Columbia Utilities Commission, scheduled for 10:00amCT this morning could not be held for lack of a quorum. The now redundant Columbia Utilities Commission water plant will continue in standby mode for another week, when the matter of its closure will be considered in the regular monthly meeting of the lame duck commission on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at 11:30amCT.

The meeting was to finalize the shutdown of the Columbia Water Plant. But Commissioner David Wells was unable to attend. With the decision not to fill vacant commission seats, all three currently sitting members must to be present for a quorum, since the ordinance governoring the board sets its membership at five.

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2008-05-14 11:43:38 | Comments | Printable version

Gas Price Drumbeat: Stop driving so much

Writer suggests looking to President, US Representatives and US Senators with concerns over high gas prices, not CJE and Mayor

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

Every time I drive by a gas station it sickens me to know how much money my family is spending each week on gas for our cars. I can't help but reminisce about the "good ole days" of 2005 when gas was only $2.00/gallon.

The thing I don't understand though is the impression which exists within our community that our elected officials have any real influence over what the gas prices are in Columbia and Adair County.

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2008-05-14 11:04:01 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County Fiscal Court report May 13, 2008 meeting

In last night's Fiscal Court meeting
  • Court approves purchase of new One Call Now system
  • County EMD Greg Thomas reports Mesonet weather station nearly complete
  • 2008-2009 budget nears $5,000.000.00 mark
  • County will continue K.A.R.P. participation
  • New Economic Development appointees approved; Judge says new Director/Recruiter Sue Stivers does "amazing job"
  • A.L.Sinclair gives abbreviated report
  • Nothing new from Nuisance Committee Chair Terry Hadley
  • Building Committee Chair Coffey says recommendation on building inspector will be made next meeting.
  • Lindsey Wilson College named April Recycler of Month
  • Clerk Blair anticipates addition of $6,200 to go back to county
  • CJE joins Richard Walker, Mayor Bell in protesting State Aviation Commission decision to renege on former commissioner's commitment
  • Judge Melton thanks wonderful people who are thanking the Adair County Road Department for great job they are doing
  • Treasurer reports $1,207,757.88 balance at end of April 2008
  • Sheriff reports tax bills turned over to County Clerk
  • Agape House asks for county aid
  • In new business, court approves AoC agreement, hiring Casey Wilson PT in CJE's office; larger equipment trailer. Hears prospects on FEMA spring fund applications
By Ed Waggener

Adair County could become the 14th county in Kentucky to offer One Call Now Emergency Alert System, which will allow the County 911 Center and Emergency Management Director to notify the entire county, by phone of an emergency situations.

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2008-05-14 10:02:27 | Comments | Printable version

Giles Society President Metzmeier to speak at Chamber meeting

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber will meet Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 11:45amCT, at the Columbia United Methodist Church with Clara Metzmeier, President of the Giles Society, as the guest speaker. You won't want to miss hearing all about the activities that will be going on at the Janice Holt and Henry Giles House this summer. The Giles House is one of our top tourism attractions in this area. Reservations for the catered meal must be made by calling the Chamber Office at (270) 384-6020, not later than noon, Monday, May 19, 2008. Chamber members are urged to attend. For further information contact the Chamber Office, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. -SUE STIVERS, Executive Director.

2008-05-14 09:00:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Janice Holt Giles

Special reg. May 27, 2008, PDB meeting at construction site

The Adair County Project Development Board will have a special regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 5:30pmCT. The meeting will be held in the trailer at the construction site at 201 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY 42728. The meeting is considered a special regular meeting due to the meeting location being changed. The meeting is opent to the public. EVENTS

2008-05-14 07:15:23 | Comments | Printable version

Ann gets good news on 911 Dispatch Center funding

Dispatcher deficit obligations now met by Adair County EMS and Sheriff's Department; decision on City of Columbia share as center's biggest user, awaited. CJE optimistic City will come through

By Ed Waggener

The Adair Ambulance Board overrode the objections of Board Chairman J.D. Biggs at last night's meeting of the Adair Ambulance Board and voted 2-0 to contribute an amount equal to 22% of the projected deficit on Dispatcher's salaries.

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2008-05-14 05:34:09 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Marie Franklin, 81

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Mrs. Franklin was the head of a large, respected family. She will be warmly remembered for the great food she cooked at Valley View Restaurant and at Lindsey Wilson College

Marie "Granny" Frankliin, 81, Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, May 13, at 3:58amCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital.

The funeral service will be Saturday, May 17, 1008, at 11:00am, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. David Coffey officiating.

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2008-05-14 05:10:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Today, Wed. May 14, 2008: Columbia Utilities meeting at 10amCT

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Scroll to end of this feature for Today's Picture Album with stand alone (no story) photos. Additions throughout the day! -CM

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Road Eighty Bridge closed for 227 Days today, May 14, 2008

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 135 of 2008 (Leap Year - 231 days remaining).
  • Today: Absentee voting machine open 8:00am-4:00pm, Adair Annex
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile in Pellyton
  • Today: See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules.
  • Today: ACES SBC nominations being accepted
  • 8:00am through 5:00pmCT: John Adair Intermediate School art show
  • 10:00am CT: Children's Story Hour at ACPL
  • 10:00amCT: Columbia Utilities special called meeting
  • 1:00pmCT: Homeschool Story Hour
  • 4:30pmCT: Teen Book Club at Adair County Public Library
  • 6:30pmCT/7:30ET: Hope for African Children's Choir to sing at Asbury UMC
  • Reminder: Send mail from home to Adair Countians who are deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. How to and list
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Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 14
Happy Anniversary, Brian and Bethany Harvey (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alisha Nelson (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andrea Grant (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andrea Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Adamson (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Billy Wheat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bradley Adamson (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Martin (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emma Michelle Thomas (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eric Shepherd! | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ethan Luke Burton (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gregg Bardin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Hardwick | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jayden Bryce Miller (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jill Rogers Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shamarie Harper | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sylvia Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Todd VanArsdale (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bob Porter, Russell County, KY (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chris Wesley, Casey County, KY (1976-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kendra Nichole Moore, Burkesville, KY (2001-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marie Rush, Burkesville, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, BD Thompson, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Ruth Lyles Russell Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Laures Faye Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Skaggs, Taylor Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Claves Leon Sneed, Green Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eutrice Roy, 88, Russell County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Ann Wilson, Russell County, KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald G. Henderson, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angela Russell, Casey Co., KY (1968-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Martha Jane Antle, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Pepper Chaney, Green County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robbie (Hutch) Howell, 41, Yosemite, KY (1974-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Craft Anderson, Albany, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bennie George, 63, Russell Co., KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lou Edith Jones, 99, Cumberland Co., KY (1916-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barry Edward Stargel, Sr., Adair Co. native (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Donald (Gene) Pritchard, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene St. Clair, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson Myers, 78, Burkesville, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mae Bagby Risen, Greensburg, KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arbutus Comer Hilton, 77, Adair County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shyanne Brooke Evans, 19, Dunnville, KY (1998-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Violet Buis, 84, Casey County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Feese Absher Perry, 68, formerly of Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Thompson Strader, 82, Greensburg, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Acree, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bradley Samuel Adamson, 44, Columbia, KY (1981-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleo Jones, 89, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Froggett Sr, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Sullivan, 91, Russell Co., KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward (Cotton) Burton, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gilbert Ray Mondie, 81, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith M. Smith, 42, Knifley, KY (1983-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Skipworth, 75, Burkesville, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Louise Grant, 85, Columbia, KY (1940-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Green McGaha (1915-1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randall Redmon, 66, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. William Russell Karnes, 90, Adair County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Elaine Pierce Young, 78, Greensburg, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shyanna Marie Harmon, 13, Columbia, KY (2008-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2008
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:00amCTColumbia Utilities special called meeting May 14, 2008
Columbia Utilities will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 10:00amCT. The meeting will be held in the Columbia Utilities meeting room located at 116 Campbellsville Street. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss water plant operations and personnel. | (ID:1816, Comment)
NoonCT Children's Story Hour
At the Adair County Public Library at 10:00am CT. Children's Story Hour is each Wednesday at 10:00amCT. -ALEINA MILLIGAN, ACPL Children's Librarian. | (ID:1521, Comment)
See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:1525, Comment)
ACPL Bookmobile in Pellyton
Click Here to see all of May 2008 Bookmobile Schedule at a glance
For more information about the Adair County Public Library Bookmobile, call the Adair County Public Library at (270) 384-2472. The library is located at 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. | (ID:1710, Comment)
ACES SBC nominations now being accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for parent members willing to serve on the Adair County Elementary School Site Base Council for the 2008-09 school year. Nomination forms have been sent home with students and should be returned by Wednesday, May 14, 2008. The election will be held at ACES on Friday, May 16, 2008. Voting will be from 7:00-9:00amCT and from 2:00-4:00pmCT. Parent members will be elected by the parents of students who will be attending ACES next school year. Any parent or legal guardian of an ACES student during the 2008-09 school year is eligible to voteFor more information, call Alissa Barnes at (270) 384-0077. Adair County Elementary School, Robbie Harmon, Principal; Sandy Wilson, Assistant Principal; Alissa Barnes, Counselor. 870 Indian Drive Columbia, KY 42728 | (ID:1810, Comment)
1:00pmCTHomeschool Story Hour
Homeschool Story Hour with Miss Aleina is every Wednesday at 1:00pmCT at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472. Everyone is welcome, whether homeschool or not. | (ID:1770, Comment)
4:30pmCTTeen Book Club
The Teen Book Club meets with Librarian Aleina Milligan every other Wednesday at 4:30pmCT at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472. | (ID:1777, Comment)
5:00pmCTJAIS art show Thursday and Friday
John Adair Intermediate School Students will be having an art show Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 and 15, 2008. You are invited to come by and see all of the students artwork from this year. It will be on display throughout the day and until 5:00pmCT both days. We have some very talented students! | (ID:1821, Comment)
6:00pmCTHope for African Children's Choir to sing at Asbury UMC
The Columbia District of the United Methodist Church will host the Hope for African Children's Choir's visit to Columbia on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at 6:30pmCT/7:30ET at Asbury United Methodist Church, located on KY 55 just north of the Adair County line in Taylor County. -SAMANTHA KOLB, UMC Columbia District Public Relations.
Asbury United Methodist Church | (ID:1807, Comment)

  

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