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Daily News for Monday, July 7, 2008
Columbia receives $2,700 for downtown revitalization In honor of National Tourism Week TOUR, Southern and Eastern Kentucky in partnership with Kentucky Tourism Council (KTC), Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet hosted an events dinner recently at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset. The event provided funding to winning communities and educated the participatnts about the power of partnerships. The evening's events awarded funds to winning commmunities for C.I.T.Y (Community Initiatives for You), Let's Paint the Town, a downtown revitalization project, and Community Development Fund Applications. The City of Columbia received $2,700.00 from "Let's Paint the Town," grant written by Vonnie Kolbenschlag, Adair County's representative who serves on the TOUR SEKY advisory council. "Let's Paint the Town" is one component of the C.I.T.Y. Progrm. This component is a community based program to clean up, paint and revitalize communities in southern and eastern Kentucky. These opportunities were available through the efforts of Congressman Hal Rogers. 2008-07-07 16:43:57 | Comments | Printable version
Westlake Auxiliary will hold salad super July 21, 2008 HEALTHCARE The Westlake Regional Hospital Auxiliary will meet Monday, July 21, 2008, at 6:00pmCT at the Hospital Cafe for their annual "Salad Supper." Each member is encouraged to bring their favorite salad, a good appetite and share in the fellowship. The business meeting will be held immediately following the meal. For additional information, contact President Margaret Sparks at (270) 384-4139. 2008-07-07 16:31:23 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville University Kids College July 21-24, 2008 Earlier Kids College held June 23-26, 2008; students at that session eligible for second By Hillary C. Wright, student news writer With one photo Looking for a fun, educational experience for your child this summer? Campbellsville University's Technology Training Center is in its fifth year holding "Kids College," which provides fun, fellowship and learning for students going into grades three through eight in the 2008-09 school year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 16:09:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Two Adair Countians named LWC Begley Scholars Sophomore Laura Walker, Freshman Hannah Peck are 2 of only 5 total named Begley Scholars PHOTO By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs Two Adair County residents have been named John B. Begley Scholars at Lindsey Wilson College.Laura Walker and Hannah Peck, both of Columbia, have received one of the most prestigious scholarships in Kentucky higher education. The two are among five new Begley Scholars the college has named for the 2008-09 school year. Walker will be a biology sophomore this fall, and Peck will be a history freshman. Both are Adair County High School graduates. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 15:51:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Adair 11 Year Old All-Stars start 3-game series tonight at JJLLP ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS Winner of series between AC & C-ville goes to July 18, 2008 state tournament in Louisville By Chad Bivens Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Adair County 11 year old all star baseball team will begin a three game series against Campbellsville tonight, at 6:00pmCT, July 8, 2008, at Joe Johnson Little League Park in Columbia. Game two will be at Miller Park in Campbellsville tomorrow night, at 6:00pmCT/7:00pmET, Tuesday, July 9, 2008 and if a game three is necessary it will be back in Columbia at 6:00pmCT, Thursday, July 10, 2008. The winner of the series will go to Louisville to compete in the state tournament on July 18, 2008. The Adair County 11 year old all stars are Colton Back, Tristen Beard, Mason Burton, Dillon Conn Zack Estes, Zach Hutchison, Mason Pyles, Matt Rodgers. David Streeval, Dillon Wilkerson, and Cody Yates. Coaches are Chad Bivens. Mark Hutchison, and Dennis Yates. 2008-07-07 14:56:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair County Public Library has 9 new genealogy books Books from Cyrus, Carolyn Gupton & Lila Ford, Michael Watson, Rev. C.B. Fugett, Sharon Bell, Mark D. Polley, and Thomas Metcalfe and Edmund Rogers and others By Ernestine Bennett, Genealogy Librarian, ACPL The Adair County Genealogy Library in the Adair County Public Library has received and cataloged the following books: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 14:45:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
ACMS SBDM Council meets July 16, 2008 The Adair County Middle School SBDM Council will meet on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, at 4:30pmCT, at the school. -CATHY LUTTRELL 2008-07-07 14:32:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Stunning photo more so with closer look BETTY SUE JASPER PHOTO: "I see a cobbler in my future" To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Stunning!! So gorgeous - I love the fact that if you look closely, each lobe of the berries mirrors the image of the camera, photographer, a beautiful blue sky, and a grassy (or weedy) patch of earth. Oh yeah- and a pie, too!Really lovely. I love your work, Betty Sue. s/-An old classmate Name and contact information on file 2008-07-07 14:29:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Month of July is busy one at ACPL Kids Day at AC Fair is July 9, 2008 By Lee Ann Jessee, Director, ACPL The Adair County Public Library would like to remind everyone about the Summer Reading Programs still going on for the month of July. On July 9, 2008, the library will be at the Adair County Fair for Kids Day. Stop by and participate in crafts and a fun scavenger hunt. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 13:22:37 | Comments | Printable version
2008 AC Fair offers opportunities for youth By Tony Rose, Adair County Extension Agent for Youth The 2008Adair County Fair will be started on July 5 and will run until July 12. There are several opportunities for the youth of Adair County to participate in 4-H events at this year fair. Any youth ages 9-19 in Adair County is eligible to participate in 4-H events at this year fair. Youth have the opportunity to participate in the Floral Hall exhibits on July 9. Check the Fair Catalog for information about all the opportunities for youth to participate in. You can also contact me at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317 or stop by our office located at 409 Fairground Street. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 13:07:47 | Comments | Printable version
Commodities quote needed: Blackberry market price We received this urgent commodity quote inquiry this morning: The requestor is anonymous, but we're pretty sure she is well-placed, has a purse full of money, and is hungry for blackberries. Please quote in either lbs., gallons, or metric tons, and tell us whether the quote is for real, wild juicy (no scrunchy ones) Adair or surrounding county berries, or for garden varieties. Send quotes with complete contact information to ColumbiaMagazine.com using one of the Contact/Submit buttons. Please, no faxes. 2008-07-07 11:09:12 | Comments | Printable version
Monarch butterflies have hatched at ACPL The Monarchs have hatched at the Adair County Public Library. This morning, Monday, July 7, 2008, when Ms. Aleina and I came in we had one hatched and one in the process. We now have two beautiful Monarchs and are waiting for two more to hatch. We started with 16 caterpillars but we only had four to pupate. This has been a wonderful learnimg experience for all the staff and the children. Stop by this week or next to see the butterflies! -LEE ANN JESSEE 2008-07-07 11:00:56 | Comments | Printable version
Chamber will hear Ronald McDonald House speaker The monthly meeting of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will be Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at 11:45amCT, at Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College. Guest speaker will be Sue Warren, from Ronald McDonald Charities. Cororate sponsor will be McDonald's of Columbia. All Chamber members are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the Chamber Office at (270) 384-6020. 2008-07-07 08:58:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
Adair 9-10 All Stars champions in Green River Bash! ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS PHOTO By Ann Young Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Adair County 9-10 year old All-Stars were first place this weekend in the Green River Bash in Green Co. The All-Stars were 5-0 on Saturday and Sunday defeating Campbellsville Sunday afternoon for the championship. The team includes Brett Burton, Daniel Grant, Joshua Hardin, Kylan Keltner, Will Myers, Jacob Pooler, Kel Stotts, Trevor Willis, Miller Young, and Chad Scholl. Coaches are Chad Myers, Willis Pooler and Mark Burton. 2008-07-07 08:07:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, Mon. July 7, 2008: Bookmobile in Cane Valley Scroll to end of this feature for "Today's Picture Album," with stand alone (no story) photos. Additions throughout the day! -CM July 1, 2008. Blacktopping begun. Word from Local Contact Man is that the bridge will be complete no later than July 21, 2008. School Vacation Countdown: Adair County Schools start in just 32 days, on Thursday, August 7, 2008, when students enroll. Student Enrollment Procedures November 4, 2008 General Election Countdown 131 days remaining. Register to vote in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair Mon.-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pmCT EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 188 of 2008 (Leap Year - 178 days remaining).
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The automotive section of ColumbiaMagazine.com is growing. Check out the listings for everything from a gas saving 34 MPG Chevy Cobalt to the luxurious Mercedes 500S selling for a small fraction of its original cost. Click here to see everything in automotive including a great new service in Adair County, the "Call-in Wash Service." Special advertising links today: Click Here to do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store(SM). Columbian Theatre: Now showing, the new Disney and Pixar movie 'Wall-E'. Rated G it will play nightly at 7pm only and Sunday at 2pm only. We will also be giving out free Wall-E Watches with each children's ticket purchased while supplies last. -NATHAN COMPTON. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 07:24:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Robert Howerton promoted to Warden at Blackburn Was warden at Edinburgh, IN, Correctional Facility By Lisa Lamb, Commonwealth News Center Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner Al Parke today announced the promotion of Robert Howerton to warden of Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington. He begins his new job on July 16, 2008. A 21-year veteran of Corrections, Howerton has been serving as Deputy Warden of the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty, KY since 2005. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 07:04:45 | Comments | Printable version
An appeal: Please return windmill bi-plane ornament Ed, I would like to make a public appeal: Would the person who inadvertently took the windmill bi-plane garden ornament from my yard please return it. It was a gift from a fellow aviator who has now passed on and, therefore, very precious to me. Sincerely, s/Doug Campbell 2008-07-07 06:52:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Ribbon cutting at 9:00amCT, today, for Gazebo tourism center The Columbia-Adair County Tourism Commission will have a ribbon cutting ceremony, today, Monday, July 7, 2008, at 9:00amCT to officially open the "Gazebo tourism center", located on Jamestown Street in Columbia near the branch Bank of Columbia. The panels which include tourism information have been installed and are now ready for the public's use. The ribbon cutting is open to the public --SUE C. STIVERS 2008-07-07 06:43:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce
ACHS Football Parents-Player meeting, Tues., July 8 2008 ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS EVENTS There is a parent/player meeting, July 8, 2008, at 6:00pmCT in the high school cafeteria, for anyone is interested in playing football for Adair County High School. If you are interested in playing and cannot attend the meeting please call Coach Graves at 270-403-3222 or email him at Eric.Graves@adair.kyschools.us 2008-07-07 06:40:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Adair Countians are becoming innovative in face of gas prices The ramble below, inspired by D.W. Swanner's SCC Carpooling idea, considers a few of the ways Adair Countians are coping with the high cost of fuel from increased motorcycle use, biking, vacationing in Columbia, air cars, electric cars and bikes, motorcycles, to cops in a Mule, remembering we have legs, and more. Your comments and ideas, especially way-out ones, are invited. -EW By Ed Waggener The high gas prices haven't been all bad. Particularly if you are one of the Gradyville oil shieks. It is comforting to the rest of us to know, that, collectively, their wealth is increasing faster than the aggregate price rise burden the rest of us are paying for gasoline. The high prices are helping keep Adair Countians home. Several restaurant owners have said they feel increases in their own trade has been because people can't afford driving off to Bowling Green for high dollar Friday and Saturday meals. It changed the way we trade. At impromptu yard sales over the July 4th weekend, operators were reporting record sales, and most cited the gas cost pinch as a reason. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 06:10:11 | Comments | Printable version
Study buddies an added benefit of carpooling About: "Chat list set up for Adair SCC students to share rides" Coping with high gas prices: carpooling to college Hi Ed, One edit is the address to the site, or they may never find it, as follows: will get them right to where they can sign in and request entry. Entry isn't automatic, I have to allow them in manually. This is to prevent spam bots from flooding in. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-07 05:27:53 | Comments | Printable version
Huge Garage+Yard Sale announced Huge 1 Day Garage+Yard Sale 49 Short LaneSend your yard sale listing now. There's no charge for text only ads, but if you want a quicker sale, a photo can be added for just $19.95. See, Yard Sales 2008-07-07 04:19:38 | Comments | Printable version
They're selling so fast! We need Motorcycle, ATV listings There's only one motorcycle, ATV listing today. Got the word last that this one, "2005 Polaris Sportsman 400 AWD" has been sold." It took a couple of price drops to do it, but that's so easy with ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds. If you need cash for your scooter, ATV, or motorcycle, use any of the Contact/Submit buttons to send it. There's no charge for text only ads, but if you want a quicker sale, a photo can be added for just $19.95. See, Motorcycles, ATVs 2008-07-07 03:58:02 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Fire Dept responds to 2 fire alarms over weekend By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer, Columbia Fire Dept. Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story False alarm Saturday at Richardson Hall The first was Saturday night around 11:00pmCT to Richardson Hall on LWC campus, upon firefighters arrival and after a search of the building, determined that it was a false alarm. There were 15 firemen on the scene for around 15 minutes. Office equipment may have caused alarm at IMO The second was Sunday afternoon around 5:00 P.M. to IMO industries, upon arrival noted a smell of smoke possibly from office equipment, There were 11 firemen on the scene for 25 minutes. 2008-07-07 03:47:49 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 7 Happy Anniversary, Clinton "Tom" and Tonya Bunch (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, George and Melody Russell Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jason and Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Joe and Stephanie Watson (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Heather Spoon (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Robby and Julie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ron and Laura Hansen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrea Morrison (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Angie Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brenton Harvey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Cook | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris D. Coomer (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David D. Upchurch | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dick Fitzpatrick | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dick Fitzpatrick | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emily Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Avery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Campbell (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katrina Kerr (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leighton Brockman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Levi Anthony Burton (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marilyn Turner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peggy Conover | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sandy Conover & grandson Jaxson Conover (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shay Knifley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tristen Burton | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Edward Christie, 76, Taylor County, KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Lynn Moore, Taylor Co., KY (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Goodin, 78, Finley, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Randy Wooldridge, Russell County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Banks, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Rector, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Hancock, Harrodsburg, KY (1960-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keturah Kearney, Casey Co., KY (1985-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avis Foley, Russell Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeraldene (Deanie) Tucker , 71, Adair Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Mae Gossage, Russell County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Richard, Adair County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Alexander, Casey Co. KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Jane Wooldridge, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sophia E Loy Wheelock (1934-2914) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Enola Grant, Adair County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kearney R. (K.R.) Adams, Jr., Mt. Vernon, KY (1954-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert H. (Bob) Romine, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Odell Brim, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Gene Roy Liberty, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Lendell Shirley, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Robison, 61, Taylor County, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles A. Walters, 76, Russell Co., KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Chapman Mills, Taylor County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sherman Bowles, Summer Shade, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Christine (Chris) Roy, 45, Russell Co, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Stephens, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Jean Gillespie, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Blankenship Rogers, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Connie Fay Scott, 46, Adair Co., KY (1974-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cora Mae Giles Rector, 94, Columbia, KY native (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lawson, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Leroy Munday, 75 Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Mae Branham Baker, 72, Cumberland County, KY native (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rector Dicken (July 7,1928 - January 1, 2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Holt, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Wingler, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Wethington McCubbin, Adair Co. native (1929-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ernestine Bennett, 86, Columbia, KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neoma Caulk Peters, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Shively, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Tabor, 69, formerly of Fairplay, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Jean Marshall, 93, Adair County, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen Eugene (Steve) Beaty, 68, Columbia, KY native (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Imogene Lane, 89, Green Co., KY (1922-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. 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