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Adair Co. Fiscal Court report, June 8, 2008 meeting

In last night's meeting
  • Fiscal shows huge financial gains, with vastly improved services, plus better employee health program
  • Dollar General Recycler of the Month
  • Czar Sinclair praises court for being first to win first ever PRIDE Recycle Educator of the Month Award.
  • Court authorizes credit card acceptance in Clerk Blair's office
  • Jail reports June billing of $84,597,16
  • Court accepts AST jail door control panel bid
  • Recycling makes $27,000 u-turn. From loss of $20,000 a year, to $7,000 profit last year
  • Court okays CJE application for Homeland Security siren money
  • Chris Quinn, L.E.A.D. graduate appointed to Ambulance Board
  • Buell Collins Road 35 mph limit gets first reading
  • County wants to help Lincoln Drive resident's plight, but ordinances may prevent it until road brought up standard for inclusion in county system
  • Nelson Road gets 1st reading to be re-badged Nelson Walkup Road
  • Judge Melton kicks off flood insurance mapping
  • Sharon Spinks promoted to full time 911 dispatcher

By Ed Waggener

Detailed accounting, changing the way the county road department works, and watching every penny of Adair Fiscal Court money has put the Adair County Fiscal Court in the best financial position it has ever held.


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Scenic Kentucky: Face to face with deer



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"Sometimes it pays to tread lightly," photographer Pen Waggener writes as an instructive caption for wildlife photographers. Patience and slow movements are important disciplines in the field, he says. Clicking Read More accesses the Today, Wednesday, July 9, 2008 feature with the July 9, 2008 Today's Picture Album.

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Today, Wed., July 9, 2008: Kids Day at the Fair

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 283 Days today, July 9, 2008
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 29 days, on Thursday, August 7, 2008, when students enroll. Student Enrollment Procedures

November 4, 2008 General Election Countdown 129 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 191 of 2008 (Leap Year - 175 days remaining).
  • Today: Wednesday at the Adair County Fair:
    • 9:00amCT: Kids Day
    • 10:00amCT: Floral Hall entries
    • Noon-4:00pmCT: Myers Amusement Carnival Matinee
    • 6:00pmCT: Carnival opens
    • 6:30pmCT: Goat show
    • 6:30pmCT: Tiny Tot 2-3 year olds
    • 6:30pmCT: Floral Hall opens
    • 7:00pmCT: Cage fight
    • 7:15pmCT: Miss Adair County Fair Pageant
    • 8:00pmCT: Miss Teen Pageant

  • Today: See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules.
  • Today: ACHS Senior 2009 portraits sessions at ACHS
  • Today: July 9, 2008, the library will be at the Adair County Fair for Kids Day
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile is in Pellyton area
  • 8:00amCT: Regular meeting, Columbia-Adair County Industrial Development Authority. Chamber office. Open to public.
  • 9:00am-12noonpmCT: Kids Day at Pinewood Country Club
  • 10:00amCT: Children's Story Hour at ACPL
  • 1:00pmCT: Homeschool Story Hour at ACPL
  • 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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  • Bob's Country Kitchen and General Store, Vester, KY. Breakfast anytime. Lunches packed. Pies a specialty. On the Hotbar Wednesday, July 9, 2008:Hotbar Special: Wednesday means Meatloaf at Bob's. Sides TBA. Coleslaw, and Bob's Patent 206 Crusty, Crunchy, Ovenbaked Cornbread Squares. Pies. Have we got pies! The Vester Pie Factory has Chocolate Pie, Lemon Pie, and Cocanut baked and ready to serve, with more on the way. We've also got Turtle Cheese Cake and Banana Split Cake today.
  • Donut Express. 605 Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY. Nick Wortham, proprietor. Make Today special with Fresh Hot Donuts from Donut Express. Take a $5.00 dozen box to work, on sales calls, or home to make the family happy. They're good! They hot and they're ready, today. Made right here in Columbia! And they're making Columbia famous! FAIR WEEK WARNING: Get your DONUT EXPRESS donuts early today before the Fair crowd buys them out!
  • The Dairy Dip, Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-4644.Special Wednesday, July 9, 2008, Another really great Dairy Dip meal for just $2.50! Our great Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad on Croissant sandwich. Remember, the weather's just right for the ice cream you remember from childhood. Have a picnic anytime today. Always look for the Red, White and Blue specials in the windows.
  • Buffalo Hills Ranch 906 Greensburg ST in the Curves Building, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 385-9092. Smoothies, Christian Gifts, Tanning Beds. Buffalo Meat--America's Original Health Food. Open 10am-7pm Mon-Tue & Thurs.-Fri. 10am-6pm Wednesdays. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Jim and Carol Leib, Owners. We accept Visa, MC, and Discover Credit Cards. Cooling Dr. Smoothie smoothies to beat the heat, enjoy a refreshing, healthy drink. In the Curves Building on Greensburg St. Remember, stock up on the original American health food, American buffalo (bison) grill parties.
  • Re-Run's Holmes Bend General Store. 3399 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY.
    Phone (270) 384-7253: For carryouts and expedited orders. Let us prepare your Green River Lake picnic! Hours: Mon-Sat: 4:00am to 9:00pmCT. Monday, July 7, 2008
    Breakfast: Any time of day. Cooked to order. Eggs, bacon, ham, tenderloin, and the best sausage you ever ate. Country biscuits. Redeye or sawmill gravy. Generous portions. Kinfolks prices. We treat everybody like favorite cousins! Get Famous Nick's Made-in-Columbia Donuts right here.
    DAILY SPECIAL: Wednesday, July 9, 2008:
    Baked Chicken Dressing. Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cornbread. You won't leave hungry after this one. If you can't eat it all here at Rerun's we'll box what's left to go! Meat & two sides Just $6.00!
    Coming soonMiniature golf!
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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.

Starting Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Columbian Theatre, we have The Incredible Hulk rated PG-13. It will play nightly at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pmCT only. -NATHAN COMPTON, Mgr.More later


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CU gets $399,800 grant to improve student retention

Campbellsville University has been selected to receive a $399,800 grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Strengthening Institutions Program, U.S. Representative Ron Lewis announced today. Funds will be used to support efforts to improve achievement and retention during the first two years of students' academic careers.

"We are very grateful that the U.S. Department of Education has approved the Title III grant for Campbellsville University," said Campbellsville University President Dr. Michael Carter. "These funds will greatly enhance the mission of Campbellsville University in helping students reach their full potential as servant leaders."


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Auction July 26, 2008, for Beechgrove SBC building fund

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS

We will be hosting a Building Fund Auction on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 4:00pm at Beechgrove Separate Baptist Church, 2 Miles down Highway 900, Glens Fork, KY 42741. We have been graciously blessed with donations from our community as well as surrounding communities. Our Youth Group will also be serving food and drinks to raise funds. Won't you come and enjoy the day with us? Hope to see you there.-MICHELE COOMER


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(ADV) 50% OFF SALE in progress at MITZIs

Summer Merchandise reduced
to 50% OFF original price at MITZI'S

Mitzi's still has beautiful summer clothing, shoes, and handbags on sale at 50% off original price. Choose from sundresses, capris, casual tops, formal dresses, jackets, sets and separates. Also, we have a $10. and $5. rack with values to $89. These are added to or changed daily. If you want good quality clothes at a great price come to Mitzi's. We are open Wednesday thru Friday 9:00am to 4:00pmCT and on Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pmCT. 303 Greensburg Street, next to library. Look for the bright pink door. Phone (270) 634-0541.


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All 7 occupants injured in 2 vehicle collision near Loretto, KY

POLICE REPORTS

All seven occupants involved in a two car collision on KY 49 in Loretto, KY, on Monday evening, July 7, 2008, were injured.

Jeffrey D. Walton, 27, Lebanon, KY, was travelling north on KY 49 in a 1996 Chevrolet and swerved to miss a vehicle stopped in the road, then struck a vehicle in the southbound lane operated by Anthony Atwood, 44.


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Obituary: Alma Faye Biggs Winder, 85

COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES

Alma Faye Biggs Winder, 85, of Romeo, MI, formerly of Adair County, KY, died Monday, July 7, 008, at her home.

The funeral service will be Friday, July 11, 2008, at 11:00am, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Don Watson officiating.


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(ADV) Dairy Dip keeping prices down: $2.50 croissant

Hey, everybody:

Today at the Dairy Dip, we featuring our Tuna salad or chicken salad on croissant sandwich for just $2.50! The price is good all day, Wednesday, July 9, 2008, from 10:30am to 9:00pmCT!

That leaves a lot of money in your pocket for an icy cold drink or one of our delicious Dairy Dip soft ice cream treats!

Watch for our Red, White & Blue Special signs in the windows. Call ahead for big or expedited orders (270) 384-4644. Book your group's next Made in the Shade Ice Cream Party at the Dairy Dip! They're fun!

Patricia Radford


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Gov. Beshear appoints Columbian Mike Sapp to ER commission

Mr. Sapp is special enforcement troop commander with Kentucky State Police. Adair Countian one of 16 new appointees to Kentucky Emergency Response Commission

By Dick Brown, Commonwealth News CenterGovernor Steve Beshear has appointed the 16 members to the Kentucky Emergency Response Commission:


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Incredible Hulk starts Friday, July 11, 2008 at Columbian

Starting Friday, July 11, 2008, at the Columbian Theatre, we have The Incredible Hulk rated PG-13. It will play nightly at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pmCT only. -NATHAN COMPTON, Mgr.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 9
Happy Anniversary, Haley & Blake Martin (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christopher Allen Yates | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darlene Burke | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Miller (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emma Joy Caldwell (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Freddie Corbin (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Gavin Scott Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Helen York | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Muse | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Noah Thomas (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Owen Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patricia Sneed Haven (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sean Noel | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stanley Carney, Jr. (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Sarah and Stephanie Calvert | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birhtday, Thomas Russell Wethington, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Finley Duncan, 75, Edmonton, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Propes Leach, Casey Co., KY native (1950-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Joyce Sallee Hubble, Liberty, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Kaye Burton, Columbia, KY (1962-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hazel Warren, Greensburg, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gwinn DeSpain, Taylor Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Luther Collins, 91, Adair Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Master Trenton Allen Michael Bray (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Allen Hood Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nicholas Wayne Flatt, Science Hill, KY (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Dee "Butch" Sparks McCormick, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glen Carter, 80, Burkesville, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Randolph Taylor, Hustonville, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Christine Coomer, Adair County, KY (1923-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandy Wolford, Taylor Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Royce Shappley, Russell Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Jean Harlow Tucker, Green County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Hayes, ElkHorn, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel Fitzgerald Russell Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Lewis, Taylor County, KY (1931 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Otha Lee VanArsdale, Green Co., KY, (1914) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ora Bledsoe Howell, 82, Russell Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darlene Sapp, Liberty, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joy Miller Eskridge, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sally Margaret Barnett, 97, Taylor Co., KY (1917-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charles Earl (Chuck) Strange, Burkesville, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mysetta Montgomery, 91, Green County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Ralph Lewis, Adair Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Carney, Jr., 90, Columbia, KY (1926-206) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlon K. Sharp, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James McNear, 69, Taylor Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Gale Bailey, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Allen Durrett, 60, Green County, KY (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland "Tubby" Richardson, 81, Casey County, KY (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Curry, 76, Green Co., KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Janes, 77, Columbia, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Lee Jagus, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Cox, 77, Columbia, KY (1947-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curt Wethington, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Day, 87, Columbia, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd Grider Sr, 87, Casey County, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Arnold Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoAnn VanZant Gibson, 74, Metcalfe County, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joey Franklin, (July 9, 1981- October 17, 2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Keith Stillwell, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Kane Franklin, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2004-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond D. Grant, 80, Glens Fork, KY native (1942-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Delmont (Buddy) Matney, 66, Green County, KY (1952-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rondal P. Bradshaw, 82, Green Co., KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Victor Curt (Rusty) Hill, 64, Russell County, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2008
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
10:30amCTACHS Senior 2009 portraits information
Graham Photography from Bowling Green will be taking senior portraits at ACHS on July 8, 9, and 10, 2008. Seniors will receive an appointment card that lists the day and time they should be at ACHS. Seniors should only come at their designated time. Proofs will be available for viewing at ACHS on July 24, 2008, from 10:30 to 12:30CT. Orders will be taken at ACHS on August 14, 2008, from 10:00 amCT to 1:00pmCT. If you have any questions, please contact Chad Parnell, Yearbook Adviser, at (270) 384-2751 or by e-mail at chad.parnell@adair.kyschools.us or Graham Photography at 800-326-1029. | (ID:2135, Comment)
NoonCTAdair County Fair
The 2008 Adair County Fair will start on July 4th and 5th this year with the Carnival and the fair getting into full swing from July 7th to 12th. Watch for more details, daily schedule of events. -GREG THOMAS, President of Adair County Fair. | (ID:967, Comment)
Kids Day at Pinewood Country Club
June 4, 2008 and every Wednesday through July 30, 2008. From 9am-12pm Kids Day open to ALL Adair Co. children ages 5-18. $5.00 per child. Pinewood Country Club. SEE COMPLETE 2008 PINEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB SCHEDULE | (ID:1182, Comment)
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:1940, Comment)
See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:1945, Comment)
Regular meeting, Columbia-Adair County Industrial Development Authority
Regular meetings of the Columbia Adair County Industrial Development Authority are each second Wednesday at 8:00amCT, and are held at the Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Columbia-Adair County Industrial Development Authority. Chairman Roger Drake, Vice Chairman Barry Corbin, Secretary Monica Rogers, Treasurer Kay Bowman, Tony Corbin, Doug McCammish, and Jim Miller, all appointed jointly with approval by the Adair County Fiscal Court and the Columbia Utilities Commission plus these three members who sit on the board by virtue of their offices: Executive Director Sue Stivers, Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton, and Mayor Pat Bell. The board meetings are open to the public. CACIDA operate under the same open meetings rules as any other county or city body, including financial disclosures and executive sessions statutes. | (ID:1974, Comment)
Kids Day at the Fair
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. Your Adair Co. Public Library has something for everyone from Summer reading Programs to book signings. All events are free and open to all ages. If you would like more information on this event or upcoming events, please call the library at 270-384-2472 or stop by 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, during regular hours. Your library is open Monday 8:00-6:00, Tuesday through Friday 8:00-4:30pmCT and Saturday 8:00-12:00 noon CT. Visit us online at Adair County Public Library. Walk in, drive in, and bike in to the library. There are bike racks conveniently located at the library next to Mitzi's store door. | (ID:2261, Comment)
Adair County Public Library Bookmobile is in Pellyton
But you can visit the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472 Full schedule for July 2008 Anita Riddle is the Bookmobile Librarian. Remember that you can now walk, drive in, and bike in to the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472 Thanks to Lindsey Wilson College, Judge Ann Melton and the Adair County Road Department, the library now offers bike rack parking next to Mitzi's for up to 12 bikes. Lee Ann Jessee is the library director. | (ID:2280, 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:1950, Comment)

 































 
 
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