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Daily News for Friday, August 29, 2008
Jack Collins, Barry Loy new members of Pinewood CC Board Board meetings, each 2nd Thursday, are open to all Pinewood members By Kathy Jones We want to welcome 2 new members of the Pinewood Board of Directors. They are Jack Collins and Barry Loy. They replace Richard Stephens and Jason Perkins. We are looking forward to working with them during this special time at Pinewood. Our meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pmCT. They are open to any Pinewood members who want to attend. The Pinewood Board is made up of Craig Feese, Edgar Hancock, Chris Coomer, Dr. Ronald Rogers, James Thomas, Kathy Jones , Eric Goodin and now Jack Collins and Barry Loy. 2008-08-29 20:16:18 | Comments | Printable version
LWC students to hold CROP hunger walk on Nov. 16, 2008 By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs Lindsey Wilson College students began discussions this week about holding an event later this fall that will address hunger around the corner--and around the world. On November 16, 2008, Lindsey Wilson will hold the Columbia CROP Hunger Walk. The walk, which is affiliated with Church World Service, is designed to address hunger issues in Columbia-Adair County and in the developing world. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 17:10:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Retiring LWC VP Ron Heath honored for higher education service By Duane Bonifer More than three dozen members of the Lindsey Wilson College and Columbia-Adair County communities turned out Thursday afternoon at the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center to honor Ron Heath for more than three decades of service in higher education. Heath, who has been Lindsey Wilson vice president for advancement for more than three year, officially retired on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 16:56:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Sir Erwin 2008 wins best attired in State Fair Karaoke contest By E.H. Lepiarczyk Sir Erwin has wowed them again! Through preliminary, semi-final, and final Karaoke entertainment contests at the Kentucky State Fair, Sir Erwin won the award for being the best attired. On Sunday evening, August 24, Sir Erwin wore his classic rust colored snake skin and satin suit! He sported a black traditional gentleman's Derby hat and wore black Italian-style shoes with a Cuban heel! More than 175 entertainers participated in the annual Kentucky State Fair Karaoke contest. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 16:35:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
March of Dimes Bake Sale at Wal-Mart on Labor Day There will be a bake sale at Wal-Mart in Columbia on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2008, beginning at 8:00amCT. All proceeds will go to the March of Dimes. The bake sale will be given by Isabella Gonzalez's team, Bella's Bunch and by Shelbie Pierce's team, Shelbie's Angels. For more information call (270) 378-0156. If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation to the March of Dimes, it can be mailed to Angie Pierce, 9560 New Columbia Rd. Campbellsville, KY 42718. 2008-08-29 16:17:37 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: William Huddleton, 84, retired rural mail carrier COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mr. Huddleston was a member of an influential and respected family of South Adair County. He was a deacon in Beech Grove Separate Baptist Church, and was a rural mail carrier for over 20 years William Huddleston, 84, 6675 Highway 55 South, Glens Fork, KY,passed away Thursday, August 29, 2008 at Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg, KY after several months illness. The funeral service will be Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Rev. Hershey Giles the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 15:22:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Elva Firquin England, 92, retired Adair teacher COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mrs. England was one of the county's most beloved and respected citizens. She was a leader in United Methodist Church circles, a member of one of Adair County's most distinguished families, and is warmly remembered for her 34 years as a school teacher in the Adair County School District. Elva Firquin England, 92, of Columbia, KY passed awayThursday, August 28, 2008 at 3:52 PM at the Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, Kentucky after several weeks illness. The funeral service, Monday, September 1, 2008 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, Rev. Gary Jones and Rev. Troy Elmore the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 15:11:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CWC kids welcome three student teachers from LWC Col. Wm. Casey Elementary welcomed three new student teachers to theirstaff this week. The tradition of welcoming the new teachers by havingthem perform the "Chicken Dance" was conducted during the school'smorning assembly on Friday, August 29, 2008. All three LWC student teachers, Ace Adcock, Adam Dyson, and Amy Fox, are senior education majors at Lindsey Wilson College. -PATTY JONES, Principal, Col. Wm. Casey Elementary School. 2008-08-29 13:13:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
ACMS Lady Indians teams sweep pair of games with C-ville ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS Both Adair County Middle School 7th, 8th Grade teams defeat visitors from Campbellsville By Shannon Matthews The ACMS Lady Indians 7th grade team defeated the 7th grade Campbellsville Lady Eagles last night 38 to 3. Scoring for ACMS: Kassidi Taylor 4. Natalie Bertram 4. Emily Janes 1. Emily Peck 5. Sammie Jo Kemp 6. Toni Hickman 2. Alex Keltner 8. MaKayla Matthews 4. Brooklyn Coomer 2. Whitney Turner 2. Leading rebounder for the 7th grade team was Sammie Jo Kemp. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 12:52:16 | Comments | Printable version
Outdoor classroom helps teachers make the science connection CU outdoor classroom designed to provide environmental inquiry and exploration by teachers. Instructors include Dr. Glenn McQuaide a frequent visiting lecturer in Adair County schools, and Dr. Jean Oostens, adjunct professor from Columbia, KY. With one photo By Linda Waggener, CU marketing and media relations coordinator Campbellsville University's seventh annual Science Connection Institute (SCI) in Forest Ecology was held this summer at the Clay Hill Memorial Forest (CHMF) and Joan White Howell Environmental Education Center. The annual outdoor classroom event is designed to provide environmental inquiry and exploration for teachers. This year teachers attended from schools in Marion, Nelson, Mercer and Taylor counties. E.ON US sponsored the program this year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 12:36:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CU Collegiate Historians to attend Presidential Inauguration By Jessica Boggs, CU student news writer The 2008 presidential election, one of the most intense in history, will conclude on January 20, 2009, with the inauguration of either the first African-American or oldest president ever elected. A group of 40 students and faculty from Campbellsville University will be there to watch it happen. Dr. Wendy Benningfield, associate professor of history, and Max Wise, assistant professor of political science, had been discussing the upcoming election when the subject of the inauguration came into the conversation. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 10:30:54 | Comments | Printable version
Your Chamber office is open today with visitor, yard sale information The number of yard sales in the Columbia-Adair County Citywide Yard Sale event continues to grow.Kathy at the Chamber office sent in this late yard sale and a note that folks are welcome to come by the Chamber of Commerce office today for travel information and to get listings of the City Wide Yard Sales:She wrote: "Here is a yard sale that came in this morning:" 3-Party Yard Sale - - Monday Labor Day OnlyShe reminds everyone of the Monday, Labor Day, "Buy, Sell, Swap and Trade" event on the Columbia Square, and adds that copies of the list of yard sales for today are available at the Chamber office. "People have come in and asked for a listing and I can make copies for anyone interested," she said. -Kathy. Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce, 201 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-6020. For a list of Citywide Yard Sale events and to see other Yard Sales, including a few out of county, Click Here 2008-08-29 09:50:00 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Girls Golfers win again, beat Marion County Girls Golf Schedule with team photo ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS Lauren Goodin leads all golfers with 37 By Kimberly Goodin, ACHS Girls Golf Coach The ACHS girls' golf team fired another 173 to defeat Marion County at Rosewood Country Club on Thursday, August 28, 2008. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 07:51:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Obituary: Leonard (Leo) Andrade, 47 Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Leonard "Leo" Andrade Jr. age 47 years of 827 Sandlick RoadColumbia, KY (the Cundiff Community) passed away suddenly, Wednesday August 27, 2008 at his home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 07:35:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
LWC Volleyball team wins 3-1 at IUS ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS LWC freshman Mirjam Pfyl has 18 kills. Sarah Kline leads team with 41 assists. Trip to IUS in New Albany ends with 2nd 3-game sweep in a row. Next: At Northern Kentucky University By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director The Lindsey Wilson College volleyball team made it two-for-two this season as the Blue Raiders beat host Indiana University Southeast tonight 3-1 at the Southeast Activity Building. For the second consecutive night, Lindsey Wilson struggled out of the gate. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 07:26:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
ACHS Band Boosters will sell Thrasher prints at BSST Day Fred Thrasher prints of the snowy scene at the home of Janice and Henry Giles entitled "Snowy Winter Scene" will be sold during the Buy, Sell, Swap and Trade Day on Labor Day, September 1, 2008, on the Square in Downtown Columbia, KY. .The print was painted by Fred Thrasher in 2002. The band will be selling them for $40.00 each, or, they can be purchased by dropping by the band room at the school or by emailing Doyle Lloyd at: drimel@gmail.com. The Adair County Band Boosters commissioned Fred Thrasher to paint the scene. 2008-08-29 06:59:03 | Comments | Printable version
Today, August 29, 2008: Citywide Yard Sales begin EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 242 of 2008 (Leap Year - 124 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. Countdown to Second Sunday: It's only 44 days to Sunday, October 12, 2008, when Adair Countians make a bold move for a healthier, wealthier, happier community. Tentative location: The new Columbia Western Bypass by Adair Elementary School. A huge turn out is expected. For further information, contact Kelli Bonifer at the UK Extension Service. Countdown to November 4, 2008 General Election 66 days remaining. Ballot position, local candidates Register to vote in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair Mon.-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pmCT. The Count: 51 Wacky Quacky Ducks Sold As of August 25, 2008 at 6:30pm. Previous report, was 48 for 2nd Annual Wacky Quacky Duck Race Support Columbia Parks & Recreation-Order Yours Now. From $5 for 1 to $100 for a Whole Flock of 30 Ducks Court: Friday, August 29, 2008. Three (3) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). Twelve (12) cases in 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 HereAdvertising HEALTH FAIR Saturday, September 13, 2008 Blood will be drawn from your arm for more than 30 different analyses, which include a complete blood count (CBC) a chemistry Profile with HDL Cholesterol and a Thyroid profile. Also available are three fee colo-rectal cancer screens. The PSA cancer screeen is recommended for men over 50 or men who meet any of the following three criteria: (1) Family history of cancer of the prostate or (2) had a vasectomy, or (3) is a black American. Due to the changes in federal law regarding a patient's right to privacy we have had to make some changes in the way we distribute lab results. You may only pick up your own results. We are not allowed to give you your spouse's or family member's results. Results not picked up at the health fair will be mailed directly to you. PLEASE DO NOT CALL ABOUT REPORTS UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 11, 2008. Time - Day & Date
Westlake Primary Care - (270) 384-4764 Edmonton Primary Cre - (270) 432-5782 WESTLAKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, (270) 4753 Westlake Primary Care of Russell County (270) 858-3636 Real Estate Auction Calendar: There are currently many once in a iife time opportunities in Adair County Real Estate. For listings and links, Click Here Thursday, September 11, 2008. 12:30pmCT. Absolute Auction, : 300 Bomar Heights, Columbia, KY. 15,500 sq. ft. Sprinklered former Medical Office/Hospital. 3.57 Acres. Remax 100 Auction Team/Hansford Auction Co. Details, Photo (ADV): To see What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today, Click Here
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To place your ad now Entertainment Columbian Theatre: The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor It is rated PG-13 and will play nightly at 7:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pm only. -NATHAN COMPTON, Mgr., The Columbian Theatre .SPORTS CALENDARS NEW! Click Read More to go links to SPORTS CALENDARS, TODAY'S BEST PHOTOS, and MUCH MORE Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-08-29 05:55:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Class of 1979 will having organizational meeting REUNIONS The Class of 1979 will be having an organizational meeting on October 13, 2008 at 6:00pmCT in the John Adair Intermediate School Library. Anyone in the class or if a family member knows the location of class members, please send an e-mail address to kagoodin@alltel.net. 2008-08-29 05:20:19 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 29 Happy Birthday, Betty White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheryl Green | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dolly Riley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Lee Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jr. Feese (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kristie Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sidney Jay-Lynn Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Twins Austin Dwayne Lee and Amy Lynn Lee (August 29, 2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, W.M. Feese, JR and grandson, Beckam Feese | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thurston Sullivan, Louisville, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Gustoff Bobe, Russell County, KY (1923-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Kay Phillips, Liberty, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby C. Spears, Marrowbone, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Angela Deanna Brumley, Jamestown, KY (1974-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony David Taylor, Burkesville, KY (1990-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Billie Gene Fields, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murrel Jay Kessell, Jefferson Co., KY, (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paula Foley, Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lanis (Pean) Davidson, Cumberland Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Pyles, Columbia, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall (Slim) Branham, Cumberland Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roger Dale Shirrell, Green Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Taylor Martin, Adair Co., KY (1919-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold H. Foley, 66, of Russell Springs, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merrill Collins, Burkesville, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Harvey, 51, Adair Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lora Emma Greer, 93, Russell County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Julia Duvall Lawson, 81, Celina, TN (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Edgar Mason, Casey Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Wheeler, Taylor County, KY (1942-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary England Underwood, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecile Back, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elba Wolford, 89, Russell County., KY; Adair County, KY native (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Greg Rueda, 61, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Luttrell, 79, Russell County, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Depp Davis, Jr., Columbia, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue F. Hopkins, 80, Casey County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Estes Sparks, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas R. Reece, Edmonton, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Estill Johnson, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Lee (Curly) Burton, Metcalfe Co., KY/Adair Co. KY native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Berry H. Hamblin, Russell Co., KY (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Welby Martin, 69, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Doris Dean Haskins Mitchell, 84, Green County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Avery Corbin Smith, 79, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis C. Lobb, Green County, KY (1941-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Lee Gaskin, 82, Hustonville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Alene Melson, 85, Cundiff, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Melson (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freda Lee Garrett, 91, Liberty, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isabelle J. Yanik, 94, Taylor County, KY (1925-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joanna Warf Moore, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Joyce Withers, 92, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wade A. Bailey, 48, Columbia, KY (1975-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Lee Mars, 80, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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