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Daily News for Friday, July 25, 2008
Russell County get $2 million block grant for Bruss expansion Governor Beshear makes announcement today, Friday, July 25 By Cindy Lanham, Commonwealth News Center Gov. Steve Beshear and the Department for Local Government (DLG) have awarded Russell County a $2,000,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to assist in the expansion of an existing manufacturing industry which will create 150 new jobs. The Russell County Industrial Development Authority will use the funds to purchase equipment for a capitalize lease to Bruss North America, Inc. for an expansion that will focus on producing components for Chrysler's new Phoenix V-6 World Engine. The company specializes in the manufacture of sealing systems for transmissions and engines and other related automotive parts. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-25 18:03:43 | Comments | Printable version
Full buffet meal at Trinity UMC to benefit MS There will be a Full Buffet Meal from 11:30am to 1:30pmCT at Trinity United Methodist Church Family Life Center on Sunday, July 27, 2008, after morning worship. A donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Society will be appreciated. Come for the good food and fellowship. Proceeds go to the M.S. Walk, September 6, 2008, at the Christian Life Center, Hudson Street, Columiba, KY. In memory of Michael Earl Ellis. 2008-07-25 16:53:00 | Comments | Printable version
Another Little League question: Is there fall LL baseball? ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I saw the message about signing up for Little League Football. I was wondering if there is a Fall Little League Baseball season for Adair County this year. If so, how and when can a very enthusiastic young ball player sign up? Thanks! s/Greg Scott Thanks. Again we'll post to see if someone in the know will send an answer. -CM 2008-07-25 16:42:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
AC/Clinton Black Ice now 1-1; tomorrow decisive ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS Team can advance to Monday's semi-finals with possible championship game on Monday with a victory over Indiana Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 11:00amCT By David Martin The Adair-Clinton Black Ice Softball team playing in the Little League Central Regional Tournament in South Bend, IN, was defeated by Michigan today 3-0. They will play Indiana on Saturday and game time has been changed to 11amCT. If they are victorious tomorrow, they will play in the semi-finals on Monday, July 28, 2008. 2008-07-25 16:37:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Ann says Rep. Whitfield to make 2nd appearance here Monday Congressman will present check, honor Brandon Harvey, Breeding Area Fire Department By Ed Waggener Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton said this morning that First District Rep. Ed Whitfield will make a second appearance in Columbia on Monday, July 28, 2008. In addition to his keynote address at the groundbreaking ceremony for the $19.5 million expansion of Westlake Regional Hospital at 1:00pmCT, Representative Whitfield will also make a presentation on the steps of the Courthouse Annex to deliver the ceremonial check for $284,410 in Homeland Security Funds for the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-25 12:28:47 | Comments | Printable version
Composting 101 July 30, 2008, at Extension office By Kelli Bonifer, Adair Co. Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences The Adair County Cooperative Extension service will be holding a Composting 101 program on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, beginning at 10:00amCT.Come and learn how to compost, what can be composted and also, what cannot be composted. For more information on the Composting 101 Program, contact the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 384-2317.DId you know? Yard trimmings and food residuals together constitute 23% of the U.S. waste stream, as documented by the EPA.Compost can:
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Kosair Charities Director of Development here Aug. 19, 2008 Robert Flowers, CEO of Bank of Columbia, will introduce Eric Churchill, Director of Kosair Charities at luncheon meeting August 19, 2008 at Columbia United Methodist Church The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce will meet at the Columbia United Methodist Church, Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY for its regular Tuesday, August 19, 2008 monthly. There weill be be a catered meal. Reservations are requested by calling (270) 384-6020 no later than noon, Friday, August 15, 2008. The guest speaker will be Eric Churchill, Director of Development, Kosair Charities, and who will be introduced by Robert Flowers, CEO, the Bank of Columbia. For reservations, stop by the Chamber office at 201 Burkesille ST, Columbia, KY, or call (270) 384-6020. 2008-07-25 11:52:32 | Comments | Printable version
(ADV) JA CIs having end of summer blowout sale! Ja Ci's Boutique End of Summer Blowout Sale with 20% to 60% off original price! We need to make room for the fall collections. Stop in today for great savings on women's apparel. We also have handbags & jewelry. Gift Certificates and Layaway available. Ja Ci's Boutique is located at 703 Campbellsville Road (Hwy 55 across the Russell Creek Bridge), Columbia, KY. Hours: Tues -Thur. 9:00am to 5:00pmCT; Friday 9:00am to 6:00pmCT; Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pmCT; Closed Sunday and Monday 2008-07-25 11:47:28 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe Library will be closed one week to update equipment The Metcalfe County Public Library will be closed next week, July 28 through August 2, 2008, to barcode all books. Mid-August the equipment will be installed and the staff will receive training. The library will go live on August 22, 2008. -RHONDA GLASS, Library Director, Metcalfe County Public Library, Edmonton, KY. Phone (270) 432-4981 2008-07-25 11:02:55 | Comments | Printable version
Parents can still sign kids for Little League football, writer says ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS About: Letter inquiring about late signups for LL football The following letter was sent by a shy person with an honest manner who did not want her/his name used. We have no reason to doubt the veracity of the news tipster. But we will appreciate any validation. -CM ColumbiaMagazine.com You can still sign up your child at the Little League Football Camp this Saturday, July 26, 2008. The camp is from 5:00-9:00pm at the old football field. s/Please don't use my name 2008-07-25 10:44:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Kelli Bonifer: Adair County getting serious about health issues Fighting for a healthier, less obese Adair County, local UK Extension Service, Lindsey Wilson College, teaming up for "Second Sunday" event, October 12, 2008, to promote a more walkable, more exercise friendly Columbia! Another meeting, Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 6:00pmCT at Cranmer is preparatory to program By Kelli Bonifer, Adair Co. Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences Adair County is in the group of counties in Kentucky that 42% of the adult population lacks physical activity. The Kentucky Institute of Medicine reported that we join 23 other counties in this group. Add that to Kentucky's very poor record of physical activity and we have a lot of room for improvement. Lack of exercise contributes to the "chronic" diseases of the 21st century, heart disease, diabetes, and even depression. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-25 10:02:34 | Comments | Printable version
Whitfield announces $284,410 in funds for BAVFD! Congratulations! This grant was secured through an application prepared by Brandon Harvey of the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department. -CM By Kristin Walker, Rep. Ed Whitfield's Office WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) announced today that the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded $284,410 in funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). "The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department in Adair County does a great job in keeping the community safe, and what's more is that they do it through volunteer efforts," Whitfield said. "I am pleased that they have been awarded this grant to continue their service to the people of Breeding." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-25 08:00:34 | Comments | Printable version
(ADV) CM classifieds worked for Monica Butler Let CM Classifieds work for you! Thursday, July 24, 2008, we received this word from Monica Butler: "Yorkie and poodle sold!!!! Thank you!." This ad had been posted two days earlier: Registered Yorkie, $150.; Registered Poodle, $75Let CM classifieds generate cash for you. If you need to convert items to cash, now, use one of our Contact/Submit buttons and send your ad. Private party, non-commercial text ads are mostly free, and ads can be supercharged with a photo for as little as $19.95! Learn more about what's going on in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell & Taylor Counties by forming the good three times a day habit of scanning ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds. Click here 2008-07-25 07:20:27 | Comments | Printable version
Congratulations, Adair/Clinton Black Ice! ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS Ed, I listened to the Little League Senior Girls Softball Game at www.broadcastsport.net. Adair County/Clinton County Black Ice Senior Girls Softball team girls beat Illinois by 20 to 3! I'm sure you will get a full report from someone at the tournament, later today. Congratulations, Ladies! s/Shannon Sexton An ardent Black Ice fan 2008-07-25 06:06:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
CU School of Music invites public to final concert of summer LOCAL ARTS SCENE The Campbellsville University School of Music will host it final concert of the summer on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 6:00pmCT/7:00pmET, in the Gheens Recital Hall. The concert will feature graduate students from Taiwan at CU, most of whom are in their third summer of study at Campbellsville University. The CU Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. David Hedrick, will perform, as will the Flute Ensemble, directed by Dr. Lisa McArthur, and the Piano Ensemble, directed by Dr. Wesley Roberts. Dr. J. Robert Gaddis is Dean of the School of Music. The public is invited to attend this free performance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-25 05:46:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Feedback: Parent wants info on LL Football signups Ed, Hope you can help me. I completely forgot about the Little League Football Signups that was held Wednesday night. Do you have a contact name and phone number for this information. I wanted to sign my son up and didn't make it. Thanks. s/A Parent Name and contact information on file Editor's note: Can anybody help? 2008-07-25 05:32:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Feedback: Congratulations to Kaylin Hughes About: PHOTO, KAYLIN HUGHES To Kaylin Hughes, via CM Congratulations, Kaylin! We are very proud of you at ACMS! s/Alma Rich, Principal Adair County Middle School 2008-07-25 05:14:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today: Fri., July 25, 2008: AC Black Ice as KY vs. MI, 1pmCT Scroll to end of this feature for "Today's Picture Album," with stand alone (no story) photos. Additions throughout the day! -CM School Vacation Countdown: Adair County Schools start in just 13 days, on Thursday, August 7, 2008, when students enroll. Student Enrollment Procedures November 4, 2008 General Election Countdown 113 days remaining. Register to vote in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair Mon.-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pmCT. Filing deadline, school board, city council August 12, 2008. EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 207 of 2008 (Leap Year - 159 days remaining).
For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here This date in history: Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia about this day in history. Court: Friday, July 25, 2008. One (1) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). No (0) Cases scheduled in Adair District Court (Judge Michael Loy). Click Here to check Adair Court schedule at the Kentucky Court of Justice Website. To visit Adair Circuit Clerk site, Click Here Advertising Monday, July 28, 2008, 1:00-3:00pm. Groundbreaking for the Westlake Regional Hospital New Addition and Renovation Project. ![]() Westlake Regional Hospital Board of Trustees, Administration & Staff Cordially invite you To the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for our new Addition & Renovation Project Monday, July, 28, 2008 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (CDT) 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, Kentucky The Master of Ceremonies for the Groundbreaking will be the Honorable Congressman Ed Whitfield. Refreshments to immediately follow the Groundbreaking Ceremony in the lobby of Westlake Regional Hospital
Click Here to do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store(SM). JA CI's Boutique Is having a BIG!!!!! Summer Sale. We need to make room for the fall collections. See sale ad in For Sale Classified Advertising Quick access: ColumbiaMagazine.com Classified Categories: | Animals| Announcements| Automotive| Benefitsand Fundraisers | Submit Your Classified Ad: To place your ad now Columbian Theatre: Now showing The Dark Knight. It is rated PG-13 and will play nightly at 7:00 pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pmCT only.-NATHAN COMPTON, Mgr., The Columbian Theatre. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-07-25 03:55:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 25 Happy Anniversary, Adam and Courtney Roy (2020) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy anniversary, Gary and Doris Lane (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Taylor and Dustin Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Travis and Amanda Miller (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashton Flatt | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Dean "Deana" Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Beard (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlett Adalyn Raenell Gomez (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elijah Mann (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gretchen Emery Miles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Johnny Morgan (1954) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kamden Snow (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Breeding | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Estes (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nancy Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rebecca Lynn Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roger Elliott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sawyer Nelson Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelbi Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Steve Bell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Teresa Bright | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Bug Knight (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Norma Ann Cissell, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Holly Jacolba Gladsden, Green County, KY family | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Keith Dunbar, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Curtis Bond, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Ryder, Adair Co. native (1920-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gene Lewis, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lynda Gorin Lobb, Green Co., KY (1936-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Claycomb, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick Thomas Burton, Cincinnati, OH (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Brett "Chaz" Hayden, Jr., Campbellsville, KY, (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jay B. Curtis, Columbia, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jimmie) Dotson, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Cowan, Adair Co., KY (1938-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Levie Keltner, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Newton, Taylor County, KY (1922-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Warren, Taylor County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Willoughby | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Wendell Caddell, Liberty, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lynn Taylor Blakeman, 83, Green County, KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Parrott, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Polston, 70, Russell County, KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Floyd Grider, Jr., 56, Casey County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avalee Huddleston, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Tooley, 60, Columbia, KY (1964-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dickens, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Gaskins, 90, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kruit, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Marie Coffey, 72, Edmonton, KY (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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