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Daily News for
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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Adair Board of Education Agenda for May 29, 2008

Agenda for May meeting is short but covers major considerations, including long-awaited budget for 2008-2009, plan to drop dental insurance.

The complete agenda follows:

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2008-05-28 16:23:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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The Life of Young Larry Smith: Corner Drugs chapter



2008-05-28 - Downtown Greensburg, KY - Photo From the collection of Larry Smith, boy radio announcer.
LARRY SMITH, news anchor at the WAVE, WHVE FM 92.7 sent this grand old photo of the landmark Corner Drugs building in historic downtown Greensburg, KY. He writes, "Here's a photo of theold Corner Drug Store in Greensburg. The Drug Store is no longer, but the building houses a flower shop, The Greensburg Record Herald, and Nancy Stearman's CPA office. Again this photo reminds us of days gone by." Just down the street on the left was the Green County Courthouse, a path to which was taught to every little Green County child in the Cold War, because it was the only structure with a bomb shelter in the county. "We were to go there any times the Russians dropped a bomb on us," Larry Smith recalled.
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Barn Lot Theater will hold auditions for The Sunshine Boys

Actors get choice of two nights to read for parts

On Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24, Barn Lot Theater in Edmonton, KY, will be holding auditions for its September 2008 comedy, "The Sunshine Boys."

Auditions will be held at 6:00pmCT. and it is only necessary to attend one session. Auditioners will be required to read several selections from the script.

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2008-05-28 15:39:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Feedback: Sister is proud of famous ACES brother

PHOTO, LEVI HAUSDORFE

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

My brother is famous. I'm so very proud.

Big Sis

2008-05-28 15:27:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Adair County jobless rate improves dramatically

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story, chart

While over half of Kentucky's counties saw jobless rates rise between March and April 2008, Adair County went counter to the trend, recording a drop from 6.9% to 5.9% in the period.

The change was all the more impressive, as the county also an improvement in year to year comparison's with a drop from 6.1% in April of 20007 to the 5.9% this year.

Jobless rate, by county, April 2008
Lake Cumberland Area Development District
  1. Clinton County, 4.9% unemployment
  2. Casey County, 5.0% unemployment
  3. Taylor County, 5.3% unemployment
  4. Pulaski County, 5.7% unemployment
  5. Adair County, 5.9% unemployment
  6. Russell County, 6.0% unemployment
  7. Wayne County, 6.2% unemployment
  8. Green County, 6.3% unemployment
  9. Cumberland County, 6.9% unemployment
  10. McCreary County, 8.3% unemployment
In neighboring Metcalfe County, the unemployment rate for April 2008 was 5.6%.Overall Lake Cumberland Area Development District jobless rate for April was the same as Adair County's at 5.9%, which trailed the national rate of 4.8%.The data is from Kim Brannock, Kentucky Education Cabinet, Commonwealth News Story.

2008-05-28 15:06:42 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Opal Wesley, 94, member Columbia Christian Church

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Mrs. Wesley was a member of a prominent, highly respected Glens Fork family and had been a grocery merchant in the community for many years.

Opal Wesley, 94, a resident of Summit Manor & Rehab, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 4:55pmCT, at Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY.

The funeral service will be Friday, May 31, 2008, at 1:00pm CT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY with Bro. Raymond Martin the officiating clergy.

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2008-05-28 14:19:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

J.T. Graham, 70, dies in Bowling Green, KY

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Mr. Graham was a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College

J.T. Graham, 70, of Scottsville died at 10 p.m. May 23, 2008, atCentennial Medical Center in Nashville.

He was a graduate of Auburn High School, Lindsey Wilson College andWestern Kentucky University, and was a former part-time real estateinstructor at WKU, a member of the Bowling Green-Warren County Chamberof Commerce and affiliate member of the National Association of HomeBuilders.

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2008-05-28 11:49:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Feedback: Congratulations, Toon Burton

PHOTOCongratulations, Toon!

Remember when we dragged raced, doing what was then a cool thing to do, or so we thought.

I remember you didn't want to drag race with me, but I kept bugging you to drag race, with me in my old Chevy.

Best I remember, you won. That ended my career in drag racing!

Good to see you're still having fun and winning,
s/Alice Faye Bernard Wheeler



2008-05-28 11:37:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Feedback: Memories of Corner Drug Store, Greensburg, KY

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

Love the photo. The Corner Drug Store was a favorite after school hang out for many Green County kids, myself included. There were booths in the back with a juke box and they served the best cherry Cokes, chocolate sundaes, milk shakes and tuna sandwiches your could find anyplace.

s/Jelaine Phillips

2008-05-28 11:17:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

AC Board of Education will close on Fridays at 11:30am

The Adair County Board of Education will be closing at 11:30amCT on Friday's beginning June 6 through July 25, 2008.

2008-05-28 10:57:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Weather related crash on KY 61 this morning

POLICE REPORTS

Wet roadway, hydroplaning cause of accident which injures three

An injury crash occurred this morning at 7:10amCT between on KY 61, 7 miles south of Greensburg, between Greensburg and Columbia, KY.

James Cox, 18, Campbellsville, KY, was traveling north on KY 61 in a 2001 Chevy Pickup when the vehicle hydroplaned, the driver lost control and the truck left the road and struck a tree.

Cox and two passengers, Breanna Johnson, 14, and Megan Johnson, 17, both from Greensburg, KY, were taken to Jane Todd Hospital in Greensburg where they were treated and released. all three occupants were belted.Trooper Bill Gregory of Kentucky State 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

2008-05-28 10:11:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Larry Smith, boy radio announcer: The Corner Drug phase

LOCAL HISTORY

By Ed Waggener

Larry Smith, the WAVE FM 92.7 news anchor, South Central Kentucky historian, and photography collector, has a photo of the old Corner Drugs building in downtown Historic Greensburg, KY, which tells the story of a big part of his life.

He remembers, following graduation from Summersville Elementary School, located in Green County's second largest town, and continuing his education at Greensburg Elementary.

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2008-05-28 09:40:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Glens Fork Church of Nazarene VBS June 2-6, 2008

Cook-out, Custom Garage Car Show June 8, 2008

The Glens Fork Church of the Nazarene will be holding its 2008 Vacation Bible School "Custom Garage" from 6:30pm - 8:30pmCT on June 2 - June 6, 2008. VBS will conclude on Sunday morning, June 8, at 10:30am with a VBS program followed by a cook-out and the Glens Fork Custom Garage Car Show at 11:30amCT. Everyone is invited to attend any and all of the activities. -PASTOR JAY.

2008-05-28 08:23:47 | Comments | Printable version

Today: Wed., May 28, 2008: Register to vote today

Click Here To see the new look, new location for CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays, Anniversaries

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

Road Eighty Bridge closed for 241 Days today, May 28, 2008

Primary Election 2008 Results
To read the story of the outcome of the Primary Election in Adair County on May 20, 2008, Click Here.
To see the results by precincts or absentee voting, click on links below:
Absentee totals. White Oak.Eunice-Pellyton. Little Cake. East Columbia.Ozark.S. Columbia-Ozark. Glens Fork-Melson Ridge. Gradyville-Nell. Sparksville-Breeding. Milltown. West Columbia. Cane Valley-Holmes. Knifley-Roley. North Columbia. Hurt.

VACATION COUNTDOWN:: Adair County Schools start in just 71 days, on Friday, August 7, 2008, when students enroll. EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 149 of 2008 (Leap Year - 217 days remaining).
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile in Pellyton
  • 8:00am-4:00pm: Voter registration resumes in the office of County Clerk Sheila Blair
  • 10:00amCT: Children's Story Hour at ACPL
  • 1:00pmCT: Homeschool Story Hour with Miss Aleina
  • 4:30pmCT: Teen Book Club at ACPL with Aleina Milligan
  • This evening: See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules
  • Today: ASBURYMETHODIST CHURCH Help for today, hope for tomorrow.
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  • Continuing: Sign up (K.A.R.E.) at Extension Service, May 19-30, 2008
  • Reminder: Send mail from home to Adair Countians who are deployed to war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. How to and list

For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here

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Auction Calendar:
Walker Realty & Auction Service announces: Estate Auction, Saturday, June 7, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. House. Lot. Plus two adjoining Lots. Personal Propert. Selling for Delmer and Mable Upchurch Estate. Location, 400 Tutt ST. Columbia KY. Printer friendly copy. Handbill, photo, details Upchurch Estate Sale.

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    Now Showing at the Columbian TheatreIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull now playing. It's the fourth movie in the Indiana Jones series. 6:00pm and 8:30pm nightly. 2:00pm and 4:30pm only, Sunday.
  • Click Here to do your shopping in the comfort of your home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM).

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    2008-05-28 07:06:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Abraham Lincoln coming to Knifley, KY

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Jim Sayre will portray Lincoln at Giles House on Spout Springs Road

By Clara Metzmeier

Jim Sayre of Lawrenceburg, KY will portray Abraham Lincoln at Giles House on Spout Springs Road , Knifley, KY on June 14, 2008 at 6:00pmCT.

Sayre, who has been studying and portraying the great president for several decades, has traveled throughout Kentucky giving presentations to school groups and to the general public.

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2008-05-28 06:13:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Janice Holt Giles


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 28
Happy Anniversary Arlin and Pat Wheet | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Garry and Rhonda Cox (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mitchell and Lisa Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday Maretta Garner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dorothy Bingham (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Audrey Bowman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Barry Keith Estes (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Edwin (Tommy) Richards (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eric Dial (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grayson Downs (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Herman Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jack Bond | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jenna Mae Rodgers (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jordan Pollard (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katelynn Molesky (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ken Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nathan Alexander Ballou (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rose Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judi Tester, Columbia, KY (1964-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hase Spears, Cumberland Co., KY (1920-20110) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Grant, Crocus, KY native (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine Josephine Distefano, Green Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ella Dean Walker Whitlow, Green Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Norris Fields, Cumberland Co., KY native (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Linda Graham Landis, Green Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Pike, 67, Adair County, KY (1947-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Lee Wolford, Clementsville, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Alan (Butch) Gabehart, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charlie Howard Allen, 91, Cumberland Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stacy Lynn Dulin Schindler, 45, Adair County, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rena M. Grider, 85, Jamestown, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Hulett Collette, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2016). | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton N. Reeder, 84, Russell County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Wayne Ponder, 41, Russell Co, KY (1975-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Keith Abner, 55, Glasgow, KY (1963-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara England, 74, Louisville, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifford Bernard, 82, Jamestown, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Wayne Slinker, 79, Greensburg, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gail Walker, 55, Columbia, KY (1968-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Colvin, 59, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith Lynn Lile Childers, 67, Edmonton, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry D. Luttrell, 77, Knifley, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Richards, 73, Liberty, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Goodin (May 28, 1916 - July 30, 1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Gerald Coomer, 95, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rita Fay Bilger, 55, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Richards Gabehart, 72, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Cape Burchett, 91, Columbia, KY (1927-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon West, 40, Columbia, KY native (1981-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Dennis Simpson, 82, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zenba Harris, Russell County, KY (1923-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2008
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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:1523, Comment)
See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:1527, 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:1711, Comment)
Sign up for Kentucky Agriculture Relief Effort (K.A.R.E.) May 19-30, 2008.
DETAILS
Or, for more information contact the Adair County Extension Service at (270) 384-2317, or visit the Extension Office located at 409 Fairground Street in Columbia, KY. | (ID:1852, 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:1772, 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:1778, Comment)

  

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