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Daily News for
Thursday, June 12, 2008
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Planning & Zoning meeting quickly approves four measures

P&Z approves zoning change for 303 Burkesville Street; Franklin Street site plan approved along with name change to "Don Franklin Street" in Holladay Place; approves site plan for Marketplace Development's new Holladay Place Strip Center; and approves final site plan for Newcomb Oil store at corner of KY 61 and Wal-Mart Drive

By Ed Waggener

In a fast paced session, presided over by Chairman Joseph Flowers, the Columbia Planning & Zoning Board quickly approved a zoning change for 303 Burkesville ST and three plans in Holladay Place.

The board approved a Zone change from R-4, High Density Residential to C-1, Downtown Commercial for 303 Burkesville ST. Dr. Max Downey said the property will be used to add parking for his Downey Eye Clinic, which adjoins the property.

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Obituary: Nancy Ruth Royse Royalty, 83, Adair native

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She was a member of an old-line, highly respected Adair County family

Nancy Ruth Royse Royalty, 83, widow of George W. Royalty, died Thursday, June 12, 208, at the Christian Care Center in Lancaster, KY.

A native of Adair County, she was the daughter of the late Baruch and Mollie Morris Royse, a member of Burgin Baptist Church, the Pioneer Hoomemakers, and was a volunteer at the Christian Life Center for many years.

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Obituary: Exuria Burton Goodin, 97

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Mrs. Goodin was a member of a highly respected mercantile family of Pellyton and Ella, and a former grocery merchant herself; a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, and was the head of a large family. She leaves 60 direct living descendants

Exuria Burton Goodin, 97, a resident of Summit Manor Health & Rehab, formerly of 9937 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008, at 5:25amCT, at Summit Manor Health & Rehab in Columbia, KY.

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Trinity Praise Band, Nitra, performing downtown tonight

Nitra, the praise band from Trinity United Methodist Church, will be performing tonight, Thursday, June 12, 2008 at Cafe on the Square from 7:00pm to 9:00 pmCT. This is part of the church's summer community outreach events. -FREDDY ROWE

2008-06-12 12:33:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Rebecca Pinson, LWC grad, one of Pennebaker Scholars at CU

Scholarship is named in honor of William K. Pennebaker

By Linda Waggener, assistant director of university communications

Campbellsville University's School of Education recognized and honored the recipients of the Pennebaker Scholarship Award with a recent reception.

Graduate students in the Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program who met the scholarship criteria were Angela Henderson and Rebecca Pinson, both of Campbellsville.

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2008-06-12 12:11:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Metcalfe unit of Salvation Army can send 20 kids to camp, free

The Metcalfe County Service Unit of the Salvation Army can send up to 20 kids ages 7 to 12 to Summer Camp, at no charge, at Camp Paradise located at Dale Hollow Lake during the week on July 14th-19th.Transportation to and from camp provided as well as necessary items such as toiletries, towels, some clothing, etc. can be provided. There will be a meeting for interested parents tonight, Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Metcalfe County Health Department, Stockton ST, Edmonton, KY at 5:00pm CT.

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USDA accepting Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program applications

WHIP applications may be made to in Columbia Natural Resources Conservation Service office; or with KY Fish & Wildlife, ResourcesBy Jason Stephens

USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) signup. Landowners may apply for WHIP at any time however; applications received by June 27, 2008, will be evaluated and considered for the 2008 program year.

Applications received after that date will be held until the next evaluation period.

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Pottery workshops for kids at The Giles House

There will be pottery workshops at the Giles House, Spout Springs Road off KY 76 (Elkhorn Road), Knifley, KY on Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 10am to 12noonCT and 1:00pmCT to 3:00pmCT.

The classes are for young people ages 7 to 12 years of age. The instructors will be Jeff and Henrietta Scott and Donnie Perry.

The event is sponsored by The Giles Society and the Campbellsville Wal Mart. Reservations must be made by June 21, 2008. The cost is $10 for materials. To make reservations contact Clara Metzmeier, phone (270) 465-6104 or email: claram@kyol.net.

2008-06-12 10:32:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Janice Holt Giles

Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting, June 10, 2008 report

In the June 10, 2008 meeting,
  • 2008-2009 budget approved
  • Court takes fuel into consideration on veterinary award
  • Gaddie Shamrock gets blacktop, rock bids
  • Shoffner Pest gets bug business
  • Judge Melton sends response to Mayor statement on how things were: 911
  • G.R.A.S. can't yet afford spaying/neutering surgery
  • Lewis Transport is May Recycler of the Month
  • Court adopts state commercial building inspector fee schedule
  • Jail faces $20,000 bill to repair doors problem
  • County funds balance at $865,460.18
  • EMD salary goes to $9,600

By Ed Waggener

The Adair County Fiscal Court awarded bids at the Tuesday, June 10, 2008, meeting, but not all votes were unanimous.

The Adair County Animal Hospital was awarded the contract for veterinary services and pharmaceuticals at the Green River Animal Shelter. Bids were received from Green River Veterinary Clinic in Campbellsville and Coffey's Veternary Service in Columbia.

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Annual Gradyville Get Together is June 21, 2007

REUNIONS

It's a homecoming for Gradyvillians at the Sparks Mill and a time for the Sparks family to get together for a reunion, Bill Davenport, Proprietor, says

Bill Davenport, proprietor of the Old Sparks Mill on KY 80 in Gradyville, invites everybody to be in historic Gradyville, KY, on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the restored Sparks Mill, for a day of homecoming, reunion, and to exchange stories about the community.

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Tabernacle Christian VBS is Saturday, June 28, 2008

Tabernacle Christian Church, located at 13175 Liberty Road; Columbia, KY, will be having a "one day" VBS on Saturday, June 28, 2008. Theme will be "Team Up With Jesus" and there will be classes for all ages. VBS will start at 9:00amCT. There will be a waterslide for the children from 2:00pm to 4:00pmCT(don't forget your swimsuits!). The day will end with a cookout 4:00pm to 5:00pmCT. Bro. Eldon Rucker, on behalf of the Tabernacle Christian Church, would like to invite everyone to attend. Parents are welcome too! Call (270) 384-8852 or (270) 343-4678 if you need transportation or for more information.-HILDA SMITH

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November 4, 2008 General Election Countdown 155 days remaining.

EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 164 of 2008 (Leap Year - 202 days remaining).

  • Today: Adair County Public Library Bookmobile is in East 80 area
  • Today: Chamber Golf Tournament
  • 11:00am-1:00pmCT: Relay for Life Bank Day at United Citizens Bank, 700 Jamestown Street
  • 4:00pmCT: Columbia-AC Water Commission. AGENDA
  • 5:00pmCT: Adair County Water District board meets AGENDA
  • 5:00pm: Bearwallow UMC Vacation Bible School
  • 5:00pmCT/6:00pmET: Christian Motorcyclist Association meets
  • 6:00pmCT: Planning & Zoning Board AGENDA
  • 6:00pm-8:30pmCT: Kelleyville Community Church VBS
  • 6:30pmCT: VBS at Charity Baptist
  • 6:30pm to 8:30pmCT: First Church of Nazarene VBS
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    Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 12
    Happy Anniversary, Brent Geoffrey and Brandy Thompson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Roger and Amanda Firkins (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Tony and Lorene Martens (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Anita Marie Grace George (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Ashley Withers Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Ashton Raikes | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Brandon Bennett (1988) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Donna Bean | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Emma Claire Bryant (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, John Ford | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Kacy Corbin Wilson (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Kelci Rhea Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Kristina Nichole Burton (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Mary Jean Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Tasha Burton and Trisha Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Betty Keltner, Taylor County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Roger Garfield Gosser, Sr., Russell Springs, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Juanita Charlotte Hodges, Greensburg, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Leona Frazier Hitchcock, Greensburg, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Frances D. (Bo) Price, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Terry Lee Dial, Adair Co., KY, native (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Donald H. Samuel, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Curtis Clifford Popplewell, Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Betty J. Williams, Clementsville, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, James E. Hadley, Adair County, KY (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Rev. James D. Small, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bobby D. Benningfield, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Vivian Gadberry, 81, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Johnny K. Johnson, Russell County, KY native, Columbia, KY, (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Warren G. Carter, 90, Burkesville, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Warren G. Carter, Burkesville, KY (1922-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ron Coleman, Taylor County, KY (1948 - 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Russell Keith Gilbert, Cumberland Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roger Dean Emerick , Campbellsville, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Rev. David Lyons, Taylor Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elizabeth K. (Kitty) Bloyd, 88, Green County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Linda Marie Key, 50, Cumberland Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Shirley Ann Beams, 73, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Marty S. York, 67, Marrowbone, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Wanda Ramey Varney, formerly of Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Allene Whitehead Underwood Smith, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, David Miles, 82, Liberty, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, George Dody Bell, 59, Green Co., KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Haskel Lee Pittman, 83, Liberty, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, In Memory Birthday, Maxine Riddle, Adair Co., KY (1931-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, James C. McFarland, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Perkins, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Scott, 89, Hustonville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Marcille Wilkerson, 91, Dunnville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory of Avon Hulse Keltner, Taylor Co., KY (1915-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)

    Events scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2008
    All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
    NoonCTTwilight Golf at Pinewood Country Club
    DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST THIS EVENT SUSPENDED FOR 2008 -Eric Goodin
    May 1 -August 28, 2008: The return of Twilight Golf 5:45pmCT. Thursdays until August 28, 2008. Pinewood Country Club. SEE COMPLETE 2008 PINEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB SCHEDULE | (ID:1570, Comment)
    Adair County Water District board meets
    AGENDA
    Important change: There is a new meeting time
    The Adair County Water District Commmissioners regular 2nd Thursday monthly meeting at 5:00pmCT in the conference room of the ACWD building, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY. The mailing address is PO Box 567, Columbia, KY 42728. The Phone Number is 270-384-2181. Lenny Stone, Superintendent. Commissioners: Larry Legg (Chair), Rudy Higginbotham, Rabon Burton, Mitch Harris, and Danny Downey. Regular meetings are each 2nd Thursday at 5:00pm CT. | (ID:1752, Comment)
    Christian Motorcyclist Association meets
    The local chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association meets the second Thursday of each month at Phillips Lanes Bowling in Campbellsville. Fellowship and food begin at 6:00pmET/5:00pmCT with the meeting beginning at 7:00pmET/6:00pmCT. The public is invited. -DAN HAYES | (ID:1753, Comment)
    Kelleyville Community Church VBS
    Kelleyville Community Church would like to invite everyone to "God's Big Backyard," where kids have a blast serving Jesus! June 8-12, 2008, 6:00pm-8:30pmCT each evening. There will be tons of fun, food, & fellowship all while learning to love God & love each other! There will be something for everyone! We will end with a Big Backyard party Saturday June 14, 5:00pmCT. Phone (270) 385-9663. -LINDA TUCKER | (ID:1925, Comment)
    Chamber Golf Tournament
    The Chamber of Commerce is holding it's 6th Annual Golf Tournament atPinewoodCountry ClubonThursday, June 12, 2008. Entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber Office, 201 Burkesville Street. For any additional information contact Monica Rodgers at (270) 384-2866. -SUE STIVERS, Executive Director, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. | (ID:2013, Comment)
    Adair County Public Library Bookmobile is in East 80 area
    Visit the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472 Full schedule for June | (ID:2035, Comment)
    RFL Bank Day rescheduled around Don Frankliin funeralRelay for Life Bank Day has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 12, 2008, 11:00am-1:00pmCT at United Citizens Bank main bank location at 700 Jamestown Street. The date has been rescheduled due to the death of community leader and businessman, Don Franklin, after his valiant battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time. -ELLEN ZORNES | (ID:2067, Comment)
    4:00pmCTColumbia-AC Water Commission
    AGENDA
    The Columbia-Adair County Water Commission holds Regular Second Thursday monthly meeting in its conference room at 4:00pmCT at the office on Griffin Springs Road, off KY 55 north of Coburg, KY. (Office is in Taylor County). Commission Chairman Rudy Higginbotham, Commissioners Robert Flowers, Junior Brown, June Parson, and Larry Legg. This commission is the governing body for the jointly operated Columbia-Adair County Water Plant. | (ID:1751, Comment)
    5:00pmCTBearwallow UMC Vacation Bible School
    Hello Everyone! Bearwallow United Methodist Church is having an awesome Vacation Bible School this year. It will begin on June 9 and end on June 13, 2008, with the closing program at a very special location. The fun will begin at 5:00pm and conclude at 7:30pmCT each night. There will be classes for all ages from nursery to adults! We will have snacks, crafts, community corner, and many other cool things. Come out and join us in Serving this Summer. For questions or more information call (270) 634-1533. Please come in and register your child on the first night, so that we can have some contact information for a very Special Fall get-together activity which we will be announcing later. It is a surprise. -BETH HANCOCK. | (ID:1989, Comment)
    6:00pmCTBig agenda for tonight's Planning & Zoning Board
    Columbia Planning & Zoning Board meeting. June 12, 2008 At 6:00pmCT, In City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KYThe Columbia Planning & Zoning June meeting will have several major items to consider at its Thursday, June 12, 2008, meeting, including a change a zoning change for Dr. Downey's property on Burkesville Street, the plan for Franklin Street in Holladay Place, consider final site plan for Newcomb Oil in the new shopping center, and consider the site plan for a new 22,000 s.f. strip center by Marketplace Development in Holladay Place. The meeting is open to the public, but has stricter rules on attendance. All present are required to sign a register. Columbia Planning & Zoning Board meeting. | (ID:2074, Comment)
    6:30pmCTVBS at Charity Baptist is June 11, 12, 13, 2008
    Charity Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School, June 11, 12, and 13. We will begin each night at 6:30pmCT and dismiss each night at 8:00pmCT. On the final night, Friday, June 13 we will conclude our VBS with a hotdog and marshmellow roast. Classes for all ages will be available. Please come join us. We are located on Holmes Bend Road, just before you get to the lake. -HOLLY CALDWELL. | (ID:1835, Comment)
    First Church of Nazarene VBS is June 9-13, 2008
    The First Church of the Nazarene in Columbia will be having Vacation Bible School June 9-13, 2008, from 6:30pm to 8:30pmCT. This year's theme is "Custom Garage." We anticipate a huge crowd each night with many things to delight. What a great opportunity for our children to learn about the life of Jesus!Hope to see children ages 3 thru 6th grade there. If you have any questions please contact the church at (270) 384-2956. -BEVERLY LOY | (ID:1840, Comment)

    		  

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