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Obituary: McKinney (Wormey) Powell, 74 COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mr. Powell was a member of a respected Adair County family, a farmer, and was well known in Adair and Russell County as a heavy equipment operator McKinney "Wormey" Powell, 74, 1281 Powell Road, Columbia, KY, (the Ozark Community) passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 4:10pmCT, at the Summit Manor Health & Rehab Center in Columbia after several months illness. The funeral service Sunday, September 28, 2008, at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Carlie Riggs, with interment to follow in the Columbia Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 15:35:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Friends of the Library Meeting Cancelled The library sends word that "the Friends of the Library meeting has been cancelled for this afternoon. It will be posted when the next meeting is scheduled." 2008-09-25 11:46:16 | Comments | Printable version
Ronald McDonald House wish list event By Donna Stotts, President, C-AC Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky ASAP are sponsoring a wish list event for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Lexington and Louisville on October 2, from 4:00 to 7:00 pmCT. Many Adair County families have stayed at the Ronald McDonald house due to illness of a child. Please bring your items on the above date and lets show our appreciation for the services they have extended in the past and for those who will need it in the future. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 11:44:34 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County High School is helping the environment Receives recycling containers from Adair Fiscal Court. School plans to purchase additional recycling containers With one photo By Susan Peck Adair County High has received new recycling containers courtesy of the County Judge Executive's Office. County Judge Ann Melton along with Bill Padgett, representing the Adair County Recycling Center, delivered the new containers to Susan Peck, Science Club Sponsor at ACHS. We are so thrilled to get the nice recycling containers and we are also in the process of purchasing additional containers through funds provided by a PRIDE Grant. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 11:22:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Acts of Ron Richardson show goodwill still exists, even today His good heart had always shown threw; today, he made an extra effort which help a confused 87 year old man get home 100 miles away. By Crystal Broyles I am proud of my nephew Ron Richardson. He did a kind and somewhat heroic effort today which exhibits that goodwill and concern for others still exists in the world we live in today. Ron is a very good hearted and kind man, who took care of my father like a baby anytime he was needed day or night before my father passed away a few years back. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 10:30:30 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia P&Z Commission hearing Oct. 9, 2008 on LWC property Public Notice (PSA) Please be advised that the Columbia Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on October 9, 2008, at 6:00pm in City Hall to consider the following:
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Edmonton-MC Chamber says current map solicitation not theirs Out of town company is soliciting now, but solicitation is NOT for local chamber map. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce does not use map project as a fund raiser. Bids are taken locally, from area printers. The Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce office has been notified that an out of town company is contacting local businesses there soliciting ads for a Metcalfe/Barren County Map. "This is NOT the map distributed by the Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce," Gaye Shaw, Executive Director of the EMC Chamber said. "We have enough local maps to last until the first of the year," she said. "I will then contact businesses about buying an ad on the most up to date Metcalfe County Map." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 08:44:47 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky's jobless rate increases to 6.8 percent in August Kentucky's seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for August 2008 rose to 6.8 percent from July 2008's revised 6.7 percent, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. August 2007's jobless rate was 5.5 percent. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate rose to 6.1 percent in August 2008 from 5.7 percent in July 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Unemployment statistics are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. -from Commonwealth News Center 2008-09-25 07:43:11 | Comments | Printable version
CU sets enrollment record for 17th straight semester By Christina Miller, student news writer, and Joan C. McKinney, news and publications coordinator CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY -- For the 17th consecutive semester, Campbellsville University has achieved record enrollment with 2,601 students, according to an announcement by Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU. Beginning his tenth year as president of Campbellsville University, Dr. Michael V. Carter said the increase in enrollment is due to the hard work of the faculty, staff and coaches at CU, and is also due to the atmosphere at CU. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 07:33:50 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Thurs. Sept. 25, 2008: Garden Club meets EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 269 of 2008 (Leap Year - 97 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 17 days to 2:00-5:00pmCT, Sunday, October 12, 2008, when Adair Countians make a bold move for a healthier, wealthier, happier community. A wonderful stretch of roadway, from on Greensburg Street, now also KY 439, from Paul Mann Road to the Adair County Schools Administration Building and across Indiana Drive to the Adair County Elementary School, will be closed to motorized traffic on Second Sunday. A huge turn out is expected. For further information, contact Kelli Bonifer at the UK Extension Service. Phone (270) 384-2317. Countdown to November 4, 2008 General Election 39 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. RCP Electoral College Outlook. Presidential Polls; RCP Presidential Poll, Kentucky only The candidates' messages: The following candidates are seeking your vote in the Tuesday, November 4, 2008, Election: 51st District Kentucky House of Representatives
Thursday, September 25, 2008. No (0) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge Janes Weddle). No (0) 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 Here (ADV): What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today: Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.
Do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Special advertising today: 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 Special Sales in New CM Clothing Classification:
Sports Calendars ENTERTAINMENT:Coming Saturday, October 11, 2008. Diamond Rio concert. Booster Field. Adair County School District Campus. Tickets $15 available at CIty Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST., Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-6183. COMING EVENTS: SCHEDULE, DOWNTOWN DAYS 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. 2008-09-25 06:24:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
LWC community gives back to community on Malvina Farkle Day 3,000 hours of community service delivered in one day Photos will be posted with this article By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs For the 19th time in the last 18 years, members of the Lindsey Wilson College community took time off from their quotidian activities to show their appreciation to the local community by celebrating Malvina Farkle Day. Malvina Farkle Day which is named after mythical college student and employee who was dedicated to community service and good times includes a morning of community service activities, followed by an afternoon of campus games. Classes are dismissed for the day and offices are closed as Lindsey Wilson students, faculty and staff work together on more than dozen community service projects. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 05:32:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
LWC socccer (W) wins battle of top-5 teams; beats Lee 3-1 ColumbiaMagazine.com SPORTS By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director The Lindsey Wilson College womens soccer team handed No. 2-ranked Lee (Tenn.) University its first loss of the season with a 3-1 win on Wednesday night, September 24, 2008, at Lindsey Wilson Park. The No. 4-ranked Blue Raiders (6-1-0) scored a pair of first half goals in dominating fashion and held on in the second half en route to the 3-1 win. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 04:31:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Two injured in early morning KY 206 head on crash POLICE REPORTS Kristi Burton, 24, airlifted to UL; Kimberly Rose taken to UK A two vehicle accident which resulted in the injuries requiring the airlifiting of one driver to Louisville, the the transporting of the other by EMS to Lexington, occurred at around 6:05pmCT, Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 13 miles East of Columbia on KY 206 . Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-09-25 04:14:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
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Obituary: Beverly Joyce Moneypenny Grider The funeral of Beverly Joyce Moneypenny Grider was September 24, 2008, 1:00, at J. B. Ratterman and Sons-Southwest, Louisville. Interment was in Louisville Memorial Gardens West, Shively. Mrs. Grider's husband, the late James Chrisley Grider, was a native of Adair County. Members of the Daniel Marion Grider family who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ashley William Carpenter, Master Logan Mitchell Colon, all of Shively; Mr. Erwin Heinrich Lepiarczyk II, of Adair County; and Mrs. Richard Charles Mercer, of Indian Hills. 2008-09-25 03:32:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 25 Happy Anniversary, Lee and Joni Jessie | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Paul and Paula Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Russell Coomer - surviving spouse & Bobbie Coomer - in heaven | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alice Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aydan Conner Edwards ( 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Helm (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braxton Irvin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cheryl Scott Holland | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dana Jessie (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hillary Jenkins. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Ann Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kerry Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaKesha Melson (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Larry Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, McKenna Christin Downs (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roxanna Stone-Sarchi Gingery | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Grant Arnold | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shirley Annita Nash (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susie Handy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sydney Slaven (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Terry Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wayne Miller (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Irvin McDaniel (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Kevin Polston, Greensburg, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Middie Green Patterson, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Overstreet, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gayle Brewer, Taylor County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Day, Adair County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Rae Gribbin, Taylor County, KY (1925, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evalee Loy Churchill, Adair County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Alexander Cary, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Handy, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Tompkins, Nancy, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Wilkerson, Casey County, KY (1987-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Webster, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Mae Bass, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carter Brown, Columbia, KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Garrett, Metcalfe County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dewey Cooper, Russell Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, E. Mac Hill, Taylor County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Raney, 93, Kings Mountain, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Hill, 60, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.R. Robison, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Pritchard, 87, Mooresville, IN (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Dwain Pierce, Casey County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Parrott, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willis Thomas, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dana Jessie, 51, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha Eugenia Shirley, 83, Edmonton, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Hopper Emerson, 82, Liberty, KY (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernestine York Cape, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Allen Coomer, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Edgar (Joe) Veatch, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Murey Finn, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Edward Lee Mann, 71, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phil Rinke, 85, Hot Springs, AR (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Florence (Butler) Wettle, Columbia KY, native (1913-2007) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Marr, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthdays, Linda Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. 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