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Daily News for Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Back to school clothing and school supply give away There will be a back to school clothing and school supply give away at the Columbia church of Christ on August 9th, beginning at 8:30amCT. Everything is free and everyone is welcome to come by and get what they need for the upcoming school year. -DEAN ROACH, Minister 2008-08-05 18:38:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Wants more information on float trips on Cumberland About: Float trip on the Cumberland Ed, Do you have any information about the float trip? Was this trip done commercially or on a personal water craft? Thanks, s/Fran Neat I don't have the information you want, but Chris Bennett, who has taken all the wonderful Cumberland River photos, can be reached at Columbia Music Center, 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. or Phone (270) 384-1011 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. We're hoping he will write a book or compile a narrative about the adventure. -EW 2008-08-05 16:50:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Body of drowning victim Joshua Hingle found at 12:30pm in GRL The body of 23 year old Joshua Hingle, the son of Steven and Ellen Hingle of the Fairplay community, was found this afternoon at around in an area just north of the "Exploded Bridge" area between the old bridge piers. He was found at around 12:30pm, almost 24 hours after the incident was reported, by the Wayne County Rescue, near the original search site. Deputy Coroner Todd Akin pronounced him dead at the scene at 1:15pmCT, according to Adair County Coroner Rick Wilson. No details have been given as to funeral arrangements, but the Coroner said the body had been taken to Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. 2008-08-05 15:37:54 | Comments | Printable version
Reclaiming Burkesville Street would greatly benefit entire town About: Reclaiming Burkesville Street Columbia could be like a Norman Rockwell painting again! By Beverly Merritt What a wonderful idea that Alice Wheeler has suggested. I agree 100% that her idea of "reclaiming' Burkesville Street would greatly benefit the entire community aesthetically and from a safety standpoint. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-05 15:19:56 | Comments | Printable version
Singing at Flatwoods SBIC Sunday, August 30, 2008 There will be a Community Singing, with groups, quartets, trios, and solos at Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church, KY 61 South of Columbia, KY, on Sunday, August 30, 2008, at 6:30pmCT. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the singing. -DEBBIE BENNETT 2008-08-05 13:36:28 | Comments | Printable version
(ADV) Big Best Buys Back to School Sale! Everything in the Store is on Sale! *While Supplies Last* Parents, register your school age children to win One of two-$100 shopping sprees or a Basket of School Supplies Drawing to be held on August 23, 2008 Open Wed., Thurs., Fri, and Sat. from 10:00amCT to 5:00pm and sometimes till 6:00 on Saturdays. Phone (270) 634-2389. 2008-08-05 10:26:16 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia City Council Report, August 4, 2008 In action taken last night
By Ed Waggener In last night's Columbia City Council Meeting, the completion of the annexation was reported to be complete. Jerry Smith, a landowner in the Parrott Aveue neighborhood, asked if the petition prevent the annexation had succeed and was told that it had failed. A letter, dated July 23, 2008, from Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair was read which stated that the required number of valid property owner signatures had not been received. City Attorney Marshall Loy told Smith that the annexation is now final, that the time for appeals had expired. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-05 09:49:10 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Tues. Aug. 5, 2008: School activities pace picks up Scroll to end of this feature for "Today's Top Pictures Album," with the best stand alone (no story) photos. Additions throughout the day!-CM School Vacation Countdown: Adair County Schools start in just 2 days, on Thursday, August 7, 2008, when students enroll. Student Enrollment Procedures Updated!: July 25, 2008 November 4, 2008 General Election Countdown 102 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. Columbia Rotary Club's Adair County "Walk Around the World" See Standards in CM Classifieds Healthcare
EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 217 of 2008 (Leap Year - 149 days remaining).
For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click hereThis date in history: Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia about this day in history. Court: Tuesday, August 5, 2008. No (0) 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
![]() COOL OFF WITH A DR. SMOOTHIE at BUFFALO HILLS RANCH The DAIRY DIP, Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-4644. Today, Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Tuesday's gonna be hot, so come on by and cool down with our Fresh Chicken salad or Tuna Salad on a large buttery Croissant Only $2.50 each-Patricia Willis> Start the day right. Take a boxes of Donuts from Donut Express on sales calls, to work, and home to be a hero everywhere you go 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! 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. 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: Tuesday, August 5, 2008: TENDERLOIN with Romano Cheese Potatoes, Green beans seasoned with country ham, and a Fountain Drink: COMPLETE MEAL: $6.00 Top it off with Rerun's Peach Cobbler, $1.00 a serving. Or, to order today from Rerun's extensive menu. EVERY FRIDAY is Seafood Feast Day at Rerun's. Coming soonMiniature golf! BILLY RICE Click Here for BILLY RICE Cars for saleBilly Rice DISCOUNT AUTO SALES Billy Rice BODY SHOP Billy Rice AUTO RENTALS 4100 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. - Open 8-5 Mon-Friday. Open 8-Noon, Saturday. Phone (270) 384-6117 Click Here for BEST BUY CLOTHES & MORE Back to School AdClick Here to do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store(SM). Classified Advertising Quick access: ColumbiaMagazine.com Classified Categories: | Animals| Announcements| Automotive| Benefitsand Fundraisers | Submit Your Classified Ad: To place your ad now Entertainment Ja Ci's Boutique End of Summer Sale with 20% to 60% off original price! We have women's apparel, handbags, jewelry. 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 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.Starting Friday, August 8, 2008, the Columbian Theatre will have 'Hancock' starring Will Smith. It is rated PG and will play nightly at 7:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pmCT only. -Nathan Compton, mgr. SPORTS CALENDARS NEW! Click Read More to go links to SPORTS CALENDARS Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-05 03:53:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Alan Reed reports at 8:15pm that drowning victim still not found Wayne County Rescue, the only unit in the region with boated mounted, side-scan sonar, called in to aid in search for missing swimmer at Arnold's Landing on Green River Lake, near Knifley, KY From Alan Reed, WHVE FM 92.7 the WAVE Just a quick update. About an hour ago, at approximately 8:15pmCT, Monday night, August 4, 2008, the body had not been found. I guess you know that Wayne County Rescue had been called in. They're the only outfit, regionally, with a boat mounted, side-scan sonar. This can be used day or night. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-05 00:35:36 | Comments | Printable version
Clem Haskins is very special person By Jonathan Harden I was recently reading the story of Clem Haskins and his coaching days in Minnesota when I felt moved to tell what a special person this man is. When I was in Adair County FFA at Adair County High School I had the opportunity to meet him. The first time I met him I went to look at some cattle he had advertised to sell. It was on a Sunday afternoon. I talked with him awhile and bought the cows the next day. Never once did I realize that day would be a friendship that I discovered with him that would last forever. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-05 00:11:22 | Comments | Printable version
Hancock starts Friday, August 8, 2008, at Columbian Theatre Starting Friday, August 8, 2008, the Columbian Theatre will have 'Hancock' starring Will Smith. It is rated PG and will play nightly at 7:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pmCT only. -Nathan Compton, mgr. 2008-08-05 00:10:37 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 5 Happy Anniversary, Chris and Kim Downs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anna George | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley Stotts (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bailey James Bryant (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ben Coomer (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carol Salato Myers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clay Nye Ferguson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Brockman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Scott Gupton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Danita Riter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daryl Ray Rooks | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Brockman Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fanny Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harold F. "Fred" Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hortense Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jarrett Brockman (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Sapp Fawcett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leanna Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lelia Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsey Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roselyn Edwards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Elizabeth Brockman (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Will Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zowi Martin (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Gail Sapp Fawcett, Campbellsville, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Porter Lee Hamlett, Columbia, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Irene Thomas, Jamestown, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Corner, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Louise George (August 5, 1934 - January 14, 2005) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fannie L. Curry, Columbia, KY (1910) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Faye Ballard, Casey Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Stephen "Steve" Wheeler, Adair Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Hope Tarter, Casey County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Luttrell, Casey Co., KY native (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Cox Davis, Casey County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, May Rock, Tayor County, KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alfred Bryant, Green County, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Walter Richard Groce, Cumberland Co. KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Elizabeth Glover, Taylor County, KY (1936-2013)= | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Hodge, Russell Co., KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dimple Jane Gilbert, Russell County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Iris Jeanette Shepherd, 85, Russell Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herbert Caudell, 86, Taylor County, KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mabel Trebor, 89, Russell Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Tina Rose Penick, 52, Summersville, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger E. Poynter, 61, Metcalfe Co., KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Richie) Bennett, 38, Adair Co., KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Charlie T. Warren, Taylor Co., KY/LaRue Co., KY native (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Duncan Rand, Adair Co, KY/Oxford Co., ME, native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lisa Llera, Cumberland County, KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Homer Leroy Jennings, 69, Metcalfe Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Faye Mann Wilson, 73, Russell Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lori Stephens Bragg, 54, Columbia, KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jane Hope Hamilton, 72, Taylor County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Burton, 86, Adair County, KY (1931-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Lee Franklin, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Edward (Jim) Davidson, 65, Cumberland County, KY (1952-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sonny Dale Tucker, 70, Casey County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ailene Whitlock, 68, Finley, KY (1954-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alan Robert MacHattie, 89, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Furkin, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alvin D. Giles, 84, Pellyton, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Robertson Thorsen, 78, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gene Humble, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Burton, 50, Knob Lick, KY (1971-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Cutler, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford M. Potts, 90, Louisville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daryl Rooks, 54, Columbia, KY (1968-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel L. Hammond, 91, formerly of Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Komosa, 102, Columbia, KY (1922-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry Ingram, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jack B. Garrett, 98, Columbia, KY (1926-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Kenneth Perkins, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Davis Bragg, 88, Edmonton, KY (1933-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Fay Vaughn, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Coomer Smith, 85, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Glenwood Richerson, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Treonna Wethington, 44, Russell Springs, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Venetta Barnett, 96 Taylor County, KY (1913-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winfred (Wimp) Simpson, 80, Greensburg, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. 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