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Tractor show time at Garrison Construction almost here

One highlight this year will be restored International Mr. James Wilkinson used to haul bulk ice to Crystal Ice Co. in Columbia, KY
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Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

The 13th Annual Russell Creek Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Garrison Construction Company, 6960 Greensburg RD, 7 miles north of Columbia, KY on Hwy 61 at Clay Ridge, between Columbia and Greensburg, KY.

It's as much fun as a county fair, and admission is free.


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2009-06-08 21:09:04 | Comments | Printable version

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Restored James Wilkinson Crystal Ice truck



2009-06-08 - 6960 Greensburg RD (Adair Co. at Clay Ridge) Greensburg, KY - Photo by Amy Mitchum.
This International truck was bought by Garrison Construction Company from the estate of James Wilkinson and has been completely restored. The truck was once used by Mr. Wilkinson to haul ice from manufacturers in Campbellsville, Bowling Green, and Somerset to bring back to his Crystal Ice Company on N. High Street in Columbia, KY, where he would retail it in smaller blocks or sell as crushed ice.

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(ADV) Adair Farmer's Market open Tuesday, June 9, 2009

The Adair County Farmer's Market is your hometown source of locally grown fresh produce. The Adair County Farmers market is located at the parking lot of the Adair County Extension Service on 409 Fairgrounds Street in Columbia. Market hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 6:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. Vendors are certified in Good Agricultural Practices and proudly accept Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program vouchers. or more information, call (270) 384-2317.SPONSORED

2009-06-08 20:35:38 | Comments | Printable version

Fire destroys garage on Bill Turner RD, Columbia, KY

By Donald Hare, Adair Co. Fire Dept. Public Affairs Officer

The Adair County Fire Department received a call at 5:26amCT, Monday morning to 219 Bill Turner Road, Columbia, KY to a garage fire. Upon arrival building totally engulfed and flames and destroyed by fire. The cause is unknown at this time. The building belonged to Donnie Wall. There 13 firemen on the scene for 1.5 hours.


2009-06-08 19:47:39 | Comments | Printable version

Thanks to Columbian quietly making big difference

Yvonne Kolbenschlag's work has revitalized area, one business leader thinks she deserves recognition

By Sheila Hare

I don't know if people know about the work that has been done behind Farm Bureau on Burkesville St. here in Coumbia.

It has had a nice facelift and looks really good.We need to thank Yvonne Kolbenschlag, for all her hard work and success in applying for and recieving the grant.

She has worked diligently for a year to get the parking lot striped, buy paint for the back of the buildings, clean out alleys, help get windows repaired, trees trimmed, replace light fixtures, just to name some of the different projects she has seen to.

Thank you, Yvonne.


2009-06-08 16:49:40 | Comments | Printable version

Centuries old Mt. Gilead Baptist Church getting new building

Mt. Gilead Baptist congregation is building new 6,400 s.f. - on two floors - structure. Parts of the old structure is 208 years old! Lively congregation has seen attendance grow in recent years from 15-20 to around 100 each Sunday. Groundbreaking ceremony unusual, and spiritually moving one
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By Pastor James Walker

Mt. Gilead Baptist Church recently broke ground for a new Church facility. Our old church has been there since 1801 (or parts of it), and as our congregation is growing in leaps and bound, we're outgrowing the building.

So about a year ago, with much prayer, we set a committee in place to start plans for a new structure. It will be It will be 40 ft by 80 ft, with a full basement for Sunday school rooms and fellowship hall.


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2009-06-08 16:40:03 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: David Lester Pike, 78, Columbia, KY

Mr. Pike was a member of a prominent old line North Adair County family, a farmer, and a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church

David Lester Pike, 78, Columbia, KY, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at 9:44amCT, at Taylor County Hospital Emergency Room, Campbellsville, KY.

The funeral service for David Lester Pike will be Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 10:00amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Marvin Janes and Rev. Travis Keltner officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 102 Mt. Carmel RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 2:00pmCT, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home.


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2009-06-08 16:21:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Chamber lauds Hadley Community Church initiative

About: Saluting Hadley Community Church public safety effort

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

On behalf of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Hadley Community Church for taking the initiative to promote the address markers. Your actions may save your life or the life of a loved one.

I challenge each Church in our wonderful County to follow the actions of Hadley Community Church. They are an example for each of us to follow.

Blessings to you,
Sue Stivers, Executive Director


2009-06-08 16:09:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights

Obituary: Tunce Willie Motley, 84, Campbellsville, KY

Mr. Motley was a member of a respected Adair County family, and of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He was a US Navy veteran and a farmer

Tunce Willie Motley, 84, Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Adair Co., KY, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at 3:55amET, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville, KY.

The funeral service will be thursday, June 11, 2009, at 100pmCT, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 4538 Cane Valley Mill Road, Columbia, KY with Rev. Thomas Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Bridgewater Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00amCT, Thursday, June 11amCT, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.


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2009-06-08 15:57:44 | Comments | Printable version

Site News: This weekend, Print Out CM Yard Sales

There's a new feature in the ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds. Now a small button by each category allows a reader to print out a single category. It works in all categories, from Animals to Yard Sales, but was primarily designed to make it easy for a reader to print out a take along copy of Yard Sales.

Last week, ColumbiaMagazine.com had one of the largest listings of YARD SALES classifieds in the history of the magazine. We're hoping a large number will do so again this week, and that you willl continue to include the name(s) of the person giving the yardsale, and especially, using the Street and Street Number for the location. As a bonus, CM now adds an Attention Grabber, a blue Address Marker with the ad.

To place your free for individuals all-text ad now, for residents of Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties, use any Contact/Submit button.



2009-06-08 15:30:52 | Comments | Printable version

Cousin Caroline gets support from State Capitol, Frankfort, KY!

About: Cousin hope to be at State Fair to cheer for Caroline

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Congratulations to my Cousin, Caroline Hardwick on winning Little Miss Russell County.

Good Luck at State in August. I will be cheering you on!

Love you
s/Mylee Bell


2009-06-08 15:18:25 | Comments | Printable version

Band passes $100,000 mark for Parade fund!

A donation from the Columbia Woman's Club and over $850 from the concessions at Dancing with the Stars 2009 have helped pushed the Macy's 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade fund past the $100,000 mark.

AdairBand.com now shows the fund thermometer at $100,902, leaving $39,098 to raise.

On a daily basis, in the next 171 days, the band needs $228.65 each day.

Coming up, Biking for the Band, on Saturday, June 13, 2009


2009-06-08 15:10:57 | Comments | Printable version

Cousins hope to be at State Fair to cheer for Caroline

About: Little Mr. and Miss Russell County Fair 2009

To Caroline Hardwick, via CM

We are so very proud of you!

Hopefully we will all be at the State Fair to cheer you on!

We love you!

Dylan and Dusty Claiborne
Proud Cousins!


2009-06-08 13:43:45 | Comments | Printable version

Recalls Chat Chowing's visit at Fairplay, KY

About: Amandaville to outside world could mean a boat or plane ride

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Article on The Chownings sure brought back memories. Chat would often stop at my father's store at Fairplay and he and dad would talk, sometimes for hours. I thought that Chat was a very interesting man. He was quite simply, a gentleman.

s/Dave Rosenbaum


2009-06-08 13:39:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Remembering Leoner Bennett: Families had happy times

About: Obituary Leoner Bennett 89 Columbia KY

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Yes, Leoner Bennett was a wonderful lady. She raised a family on her on and they have all done well.

Growing up in the Morris Chapel Community in the early 60s, We of the Marie Taylor family, spent a lot of afternoons and evenings together and we won't forget some wonderful Saturday nights in Columbia.

Those were the good old days.

Leoner will be missed. We send our love the the family.

Glenda Taylor Evans


2009-06-08 11:36:23 | Comments | Printable version

So proud of Matt and Caroline

About: Little Mr and Miss Russell County Fair 2009

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Matt and Caroline: We are so proud of you!

What a great job you did. Just can't wait to go to state.

Love you,

s/Dennis, DeNishia and Evan Selby


2009-06-08 10:40:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Saluting Hadley Community Church public safety effort

About Saving Lives: Address Marker at Hadley's Community Church

Ed,

On behalf of the staff of the Adair County Ambulance Service, we are overjoyed that Hadley Communty Church is planning an outreach program to help install address markers for people.

We appreciate the efforts by Brother Elbert Hadley and Patty Bunch.

Our responding ambulances depend on these address markers in locating the correct address without any delays. We encourage everyone who has not purchased an Address Marker for their property to do so The address markers can be purchased for $10.00 at the Adair county Sheriff's Office.

Thank you.

Terry A. Akin,
Adair County Ambulance Service Manager


2009-06-08 09:33:34 | Comments | Printable version

Gradyville Homecoming is this Saturday, June 13, 2009

REUNIONS

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By Ed Waggener

Bro. Bill Davenport, proprietor, announces the 3rd Annual Sparks Mill Get Together at 5109 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY, in the Gradyville Community, on Saturday, June 13, 2009, starting at 10:00amCT and continuing until its over.

This year, the mill will look more like it did when it was in full operationg. The mill tower was installed Friday, June 5, 2009, by a four-man crew from Taylor Services, Columbia, KY, including owner and boom truck operator Chester Taylor, highwalkers Bobby Wooten and Jeff Corbin, and project assistant superintendent Casey Taylor, under the general contract management of Bro. Bill.


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2009-06-08 08:55:44 | Comments | Printable version

Fire hydrant flushing starts at 10pm tonight, Mon., June 8, 2009

By Dana Rogers, Supt. Columbia Water Department

Columbia Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants between the hours of 10pmCT-2:00amCT, Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11, 2009. This is part of routine maintenance to help improve water quality. If you experience any discoloration please call the Columbia Utilities office at (270) 384-2006. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.


2009-06-08 08:42:55 | Comments | Printable version

Oakwood No. 1, Somerset, KY, passes Federal certification

Governor Steve Beshear announced Friday, June 5, 2009, that Oakwood Unit No. 1, Somerset, KY, has passed a certification survey by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Unit No. 1 is the last of Oakwood's four units to pass the initial certification survey.

Oakwood, the state's largest facility for adults with mental retardation, is located in Somerset. The facility's current census is 195.


2009-06-08 08:08:38 | Comments | Printable version

Fiesta Mexico sales today help pay for ACHS basketball rings

Boosters are raising money for Fifth Region Championship rings for the great 2008-2009 ACHS basketball team 1) With a percentage of the sales for June 8, 2009, at Fiesta Mexico, 819 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY and 2) Through contributions to: Championship Rings, c/oMark Fudge, Adair Co. High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728
By Teena Young

The Adair County High School Boys Basketball Boosters would like to encourage everyone to eat at Fiesta Mexico tonight, Monday, June 8, 2009. The team will receive a percentage of sales for the entire day. The money will be used for Fifth Region Championship rings.

Rings will be presented to the following: Click here for rest of story


2009-06-08 07:50:40 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Monday, June 8, 2009: Hadley Community Church VBS

Spotlighting in brief, today's events
for Day 159 of 2009. There 206 Days remaining in year:
  • 8:00amCT: and all day today, the Adair County Bookmobile will be in the Cane Valley, KY area
  • 12:05pmCT: Rescheduled. Adair County Public Library Board meeting, regularly second Monday, rescheduled for June 22, 2009
  • 01:00pm-3:00pmCT: VA Representative at Annex at Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY
  • 05:30pmCT: Mental illness group NAMI meets at the KU Building on Main St., behind Druthers Restaurant in Campbellsville, KY
  • 05:30-8:30pmCT: Vacation Bible School at Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KYJune 8-11, 2009
  • 06:00pmCT: Cub Scout Pack 888 meets at CUMC, 202 Burkesville ST., Columbia, KY
  • 06:00pmCT: Country Quilters Quilt Guild meets, Columbia-Adair Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY
  • 06:00pmCT: Band booster meeting June 8, 2009, Raymond Lacy Music Building off Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY
  • 06:00pmCT: Hadley Community Church VBS June 8-12, 2009 Hadley Community Church, at 8269 Fairplay Road (Hwy 704)
    ADDRESS MARKER 8269
  • 06:00pmCT: Tarter's Chapel, 4350 Milltown RD, will be site of "Camp Edge" VBS for Tarter's Chapel and Pickett's Chapel UMC. Sessions at Tarter's Chapel Church, 4350 Milltown RD, Columbia, KY, located in the Portland Community of Adair County
  • 06:30pmCT: VBS June 8-12, 2009, at First Church of the Nazarene, Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY
  • 07:00pmCT: Adair County Sportsman's Club meetig, Sportsman Club Road, off Lancaster ST, Columbia, KY
  • For events in detail, future events in 2009, Click here

Court:
Monday, June 8, 2009 No (0) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). Sixty (60) 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


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What's Cooking in Adair County, KY
Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.





  • Betty's OK Country Cooking
    2339 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-5664.
    ADDRESS MARKER
    Monday, June 8, 2009
    CATFISH. BARBECUED PORK. CHOPPED STEAK with GRILLED ONIONS. Mashed Potatoes. Green Beans. Corn. Potato Wedges. Baked Beans. Broccoli Cheddar Bites. Macaroni/Tomatoes. Pinto Beans. Rolls/Cornbread. On the buffet cold bar: Coleslaw. Peaches. Pears. Cottage Cheese. Pepper Relish. Sweet Onion.



    TODAY'S SPECIAL DESSERTS: Blackberry Cobbler. Sugar Free White Chocolate Pie. Plus our really big regular list of favorite cakes and desserts.
    BREAKFAST: Served anytime.

  • Bob's Country Kitchen & General Store, KY 206, Vester, KY
    BREAKFAST ANYTIME: Served anytime!
    Monday, June 8, 2009
    Every order prepared from our Open Grill today, PLUS:
    EAT GOOD, EAT CHEAP, at BOB'S
    PINTO BEANS: Small bowl as a side, (99cents)
    PINTO BEANS as a meal: BIG BOWL, with Cornbread or Crackers, Sliced Tomato and/or Sweet White Onion, $1.99 with courtesy water, if you like
    DESSERTS: Cherry Delite! Plus, Phyllis Curry will be baking more pies this morning!
    DELIVERY: Yes, Bob's delivers. $25 minimum. Some limits. Call (270) 384-6774.
    NOW OPEN UNTIL 7:00pmCT each evening.
    WE WILL BE OPEN on Memorial Day from 5:00amCT to 2:00pmCT. Serving Breakfast and Lunch.

  • The Dairy Dip
    Columbia's most established eatery, at 114 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY.
    REMEMBER, WE DELIVER for orders of $15 or more. (270) 384-4644.
    Monday, June 8, 2009
    TBA:
    Try us and you'll know how The Dairy Dip became Columbia's Most Established Eatery. -P. RADFORD WILLIS, proprietress, The Columbia Dairy Dip, 114 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Call us at (270) 384-4644 for expedited service. We take most credit cards.-CM
    SUMMER HOURS: We are now open from 10:30am to 9:00pmCT, Seven Days a Week!

  • Buffalo Hills
    Located at 906 Greensburg ST in the Curves Building, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 385-9092
    Non-Smoking Facility
    Our Monday, June 8, 2009, Message
    SAY YOU DON'T GET FILLED UP ON A "REGULAR" BURGER??? Then try our 1/2 lb Bodacious Buffalo Burger served with all the trimmings. While you're here, have a summer time tasting Smoothie!
    BUFFALO ANYONE? Burgers, Hot Dogs and/or Bratwurst: Served with grilled onions, sour-kraut, spicy mustard, if you like.
    < What a tasty & healthy lunch. Right here at Buffalo Hills!!!

    Dr. Smoothies are here!

    TRY OUR NEW SMOOTHIE FLAVORS: Northwest Berry, a delicious blend of boysenberry & blackberry, and our Lemonade Cooler.
    ALSO: Smoothies, Christian Gifts, Tanning Beds. Buffalo Meat--America's Original Health Food. Buffalo steaks, roasts, burger and brats available for your grilling at home! Open10am-6pm Mon. Tues, Wed., Thurs.-Fri. Grill Open 10:30am to 1:30pmCT. Closed Saturdays, Sundays. Jim Carol Leib, Owners. We accept Visa, MC, and Discover Credit Cards. Dr. Smoothie smoothiesEnjoy a refreshing, healthy drink. In the Curves Building on Greensburg St.

  • El Triunfo #2
    605 Fairgrounds ST. Columbia, KY. (270) 384-9834, in the former location of Donut Express. Open 7:00amCT-11:00pmCT, 7 days a week. Veronica Fernando, manager.
    BREAKFAST: Enjoy a full Mexican breakfast this morning.
    LUNCH:
    LUNCHES: Everyday a great, authentic Mexican Lunch.
    BAKERY: Great Mexican breads, cakes, and pastries.

  • FIESTA MEXICO
    819 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-6004
    Eat at Fiesta Mexico today, Monday, June 8, 2009, to support the Adair County High School Basketball Boosters.(SPONSORED)


  • Mulligan's at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson
    275 Country Club RD, Columbia, KY. (270) 384-3613. Mike Hamlett, Manager.
    ADDRESS MARKER
    Open to the Public. Non-Smoking Facility
    Monday, June 8, 2009
    • Sliced beef/gravy
    • Salmon patties
    • Mashed potatoes/gravy
    • Macaroni & tomatoes
    • Fried cabbage
    • Hot rolls
    • Soup of the Day-White beans w/ham
    • Cornbread muffins
    • Salad bar
    • Desserts
    VISIT OUR BUFFET Monday-Friday, 11:00am to 1:00pmCT: Soup Salad Bar, just $4.25. Full Meal Deal, all you care to eat, Full Buffet + Garden Fresh Salad Bar + Soup of the Day + Dessert Bar, Just $6.25!!!!
    MULLIGAN's has a 70-SEAT dining room, 7 days a week, sunrise to twilight with an open grill, full lunch buffet served from 11:00am to 1:00pmCT Monday through Friday.
    The Pines at Lindsey Wilson Golf Course 2009 Special Events Printable Calendar


  • Ol' Joe Barbee's B&B QUE
    Non-Smoking Facility
    OPEN EVERY 1st and 3rd FRIDAY and SATURDAY.
    Thanks for the huge turnout for the First June Friday and Saturday. We can't tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful people who tell us they tell others about Ol' Joe's B&B QUE, especially those who travel 50-60 and more miles just to spend a barbecue weekend here. It's downright humbling. -Joe Lynn & Susan Lynn Barbee and all the staff at Ol' Joe's B&B QUE.Open next, June 18 & 19, 2009
    Let us cater your next special occasion. (270) 384-2360REUNION GOERS: Let us cater your next meal.Dining Room Non-Smoking Facility; Smoking permitted in Picnic Area
    Ol Joe's B&B Que, 824 Campbellsville Rd, Columbia, KY.
    Call today, also, to order Ol' Joe's Sauce (270) 384-2360, MENU


  • QUICK STOP
    Next to Downey's Gun Pawn and Downey's ATV's and Motorcycles. 702 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-9833. Hours: Mon-Friday, 4:00am to 2:00pmCT. Sat. 4:00am to 12noonCT.
    BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Pick up breakfast sandwiches quick at Quick Stop.
    Monday, June 8, 2009
    PHILLY STEAK SANDWICH + Choice of FF or Tater Tots, Just $4.99
    Call ahead for large carryouts; we'll try to have it ready when you get to the Quick Stop: (270) 384-9833


  • Rerun's Holmes Bend General Store
    3399 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY
    ADDRESS MARKER
    Phone (270) 384-7253
    BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Served anytime.
    Monday, June 8, 2009!
    BIG BOARD SPECIAL: Choice of Two Big 8" Subs: HOT HAM and CHEESE or ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR w/ choice of Tater Tots or French Fries, Just $5.99
    SPECIAL EVERYDAY: BIG MOUTH CATFISH SANDWICH. MAYFIELD'S ICE CREAM is the best. DESSERTS: Remember, Rerun's is the Chocolate Capitol of Green River Lake. Enjoy Rerun's HUGE Chewy, Chocolaty BROWNIES, only 50 cents each. Fried Apple Pies, a Chef Rerun & Lindy Barr Special. Great take-home treats.
    The MINIATURE GOLF COURSE IS OPEN!

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2009-06-08 06:46:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Matt Selby, Caroline Hardwick Little Mr. & Miss Russell Co. Fair

Matt Selby and Caroline Hardwick were crowned Little Mr. and Miss Russell County Saturday June 6, 2009.

Matt is the son of Dennis and Nishia Selby of Russell Springs, KY.

Caroline is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Hardwick of Columbia. Matt and Caroline will compete at the state competition on August 20, 2009. -HOLLY QUINN


2009-06-08 06:13:17 | Comments | Printable version

Wants more histories like the Chowning farm story

About: Amandaville to outside world could mean a boat or plane rideTo ColumbiaMagazine.com

This story was wonderful! I believe the quest to learn more about Adair County communities is admirable. I believe there are a lot of folks out there with very interesting stories. I am anxiously awaiting the next one.

s/Charles Marshburn

Amen. Thanks! One note: While most Adair Countians would love to claim Amandaville, KY, the community with the stunningly beautiful Hopewell Acres, the farm now owned by Joe Chat and John Chowning, is in northern Cumberland County. -EW


2009-06-08 06:02:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Arrest made in Sunday stabbing incident in Knifley community

Alleged perpetrator flees scene, but is located just across the Taylor County line by Taylor County K-9 Officers Ricky Underwood and Till. Case is being investigated by AC Deputy Sheriffs Mike Burton and Justin Claywell

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com report

Jose Gonzales, 46, was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff's department Sunday evening, June 7, 2009, following a stabbing incident in the Knifley community of Adair County. Gonzales had fled the scene on foot to hide in the woods, according to the Adair Sheriff's Department spokesman, but was located near the Adair-Taylor line in Elkhorn by Taylor county K-9 officer Ricky Underwood.


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2009-06-08 05:55:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Remembering Leoner Bennett: A wonderful beautiful lady

About: Obituary: Leoner Bennett, 89, Columbia, KY

By Shannon Bennett

On Tuesday, June 2 we lost a wonderful and beautiful lady. Granny Bennett was just that.

She loved everyone she came in contact with. She loved sitting in her chair in the front door watching for who might just be coming up on her porch. It didn't matter how long you stayed, she enjoyed every minute you were there.

On Monday, I visited her at the Westlake Hospital and she told me "I'm tired, I want to go home." I told her it was OK and I loved her.


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2009-06-08 05:42:24 | Comments | Printable version

Flashing lights appoved for CWB/Greensburg ST crossing

Rep. Carney received confirmation this week. Installation follows site visit with District Engineer Neil Shoemaker, Rep. Carney, CJE Ann Melton, Columbia Mayor Pat Bell, Columbia Police Sheriff Ralph Curry, and Chief Mark Harris.

By Ed Waggener

Representative Bam Carney has confirmed with Kentucky Highway Department District 8 District Engineer Neil Shoemaker, Somerset, KY, that flashing lights will be installed, maybe as early as this week, at stop signs north and south at the Greensburg ST/Greensburg Road crossing at the Columbia Western Bypass.


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2009-06-08 05:34:54 | Comments | Printable version

Adair County raises $29,903.57 for 2009 Crusade for Children

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By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

The Adair County Fire Dept totals for the 56 annual WHAS Crusade for Children turned in from the three county fire departments at the Adair County Elementary School on Saturday, June 6, 2009 was as follows:
  • Columbia-Adair Co. Fire Dept> raised: $26,930.23
  • Knifley Fire Department raised$1,742.42
  • Breeding Fire Department $1,230.92
  • TOTAL $29,903.57
The turn-in was televised live on WBKO-Tv, Bowling Green, KY, with news caster Chris Allen as the announcer. In addition to Adair County Fire Departments, the Russell Springs Fire Department from Russell County and the Summersville Fire Department from Green County were also on hand.

The brightest news in the turnin came when Captain Jason Upchurch of Knifley Fire Department reported that collections there were $1,742.42, more than double the 2008 total of $705.59.


2009-06-08 05:05:41 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 8
Happy Anniversary, Cody and Natalie Dobbs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Kristie Johnson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Barnes and Barbara Barnes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David August Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, George Kolbenschlag | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Judy Vance | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julita Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lana Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Norma Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ridge David Long (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Glen Canada, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Jones, Edmonton, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lynn McClister, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Shofner, Campbellsville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Garrett Gregory, Columbia, KY(1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regina Bennett Wray, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James B. (J.B.) Day, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Thomas, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ollin Reed Scott, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Kendall, Campbellsville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Lester, Caseu Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Ballard, Cumberland Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rodney L. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ervin Junior Blythe, 53, Beaumont, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip William Sears, Liberty, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Naomi Oldeda Curry, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Coffey, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Atwood, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fredia Roy, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Compton, 48, Green Co., KY/Adair native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jessie, 60, Edmonton, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ada Jones Antle, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Theresa Smith, 66, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Walter Leach, 55, Jamestown, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. McIntyre, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Coomer, 89, Columbia, KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Joy Chaffin, 88, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delphus (Jummy) Bardin, 79, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Nolena Bryant, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Alan Brown, Jr., 21, Prospect, KY (2001-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J. R. Haggard, 90, Casey County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Wilson, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, McIvor Newcomb, 89, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy R. Bryant, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Cravens Stivers, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Murray, 98, Green County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2009
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
12:05pmCTAdair County Public Library Board meets
June's Meeting rescheduled for June 22, 2009, at 12:05pmCT
The Adair County Public Library Board meets each second Monday at 11:59amCT at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. | (ID:4571, Comment)
1:00pmCTVA Representative at Annex
Gary D. Jones, Field Representative for the KY Dept of Veterans Affairs, will be available to assist veterans in Adair County at the Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, every second Monday from 01:00pm through 03:00 pmCT. Veterans and their families will be provided counseling and assistance in filing claims for state and federal benefits. This is a free service provided by the state of Kentucky. Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214 (record of military service) with them, if they have it, and any other documents they feel could help with their claim. For further information, or if you have any questions, you may call Gary D. Jones, Regional Field Representative for the KDVA at (800-850-1392) or (270-651-9578) | (ID:4556, Comment)
5:30pmCTMental illness group NAMI meets each 2nd Monday
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has a support group available to anyone that is in need of added Family/Individual support with the different types of mental illnesses such as: Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia among others. NAMI Greenriver covers Taylor, Adair, and Green counties. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at the KU Building on Main St., behind Druthers Restaurant in Campbellsville, KY at 6:30pmET/5:30pmCT. What is said there, stays there. There is total confidentiality. For more information, call Debbie Bright at (270)-465-0183 or Missy Richard at (270) 384-6377. We are people first, not our illness! | (ID:4557, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Columbia Baptist June 8-11, 2009
Vacation Bible School will be at 5:30pm-8:30pmCT each night, Monday, June 8, 2009, through Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. The theme is "Boomerang Express." Classes are for ages 4 years through 6th grade. An evening meal will be provided. For transportation, if needed, call (270) 384-3176. | (ID:4727, Comment)
6:00pmCTCub Scout Pack 888 meets
Cub Scouts Pack 888 is wanting to recruit some new Cub Scouts, grades 1-5. We meet every Monday night at 6:00pmCT at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY in the basement. We have some new and fun activities coming up and we would like to have some new scouts to join with us! -HEATHER BAVA | (ID:4533, Comment)
Country Quilters Quilt Guild
Country Quilters Guild regularly meets the second Monday night of each month at 6:00pmCT in the basement of the Columbia-Adair Chamber Building, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. For further information, you may call Kathy Jones, 384-3366. -REBECCA GRANT. | (ID:4558, Comment)
Band booster meeting June 8, 2009
There will be a band booster meeting for all band parents at 6:00pmCT, June 8, 2009, at the band room, located in the Raymond Lacy Music Building off Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. Every band parent and all new band students are encouraged to attend. -BEVERLY REDMON | (ID:4751, Comment)
Hadley Community Church VBS June 8-12, 2009Hadley Community Church will have Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, June 8 through 12, 2009, 6:00pm to 8:00pmCT, each evening. Children and adults of all ages welcome. The church is located at 8269 Fairplay Road (Hwy 704). Call (27) 384-9291 or (270) 378-5542 or Pastor Elbert Hadley for more information or if you need transportation. -PATTY BUNCH.
ADDRESS MARKER 8269 | (ID:4836, Comment)
Tarter's Chapel, 4350 Milltown RD, will be site of "Camp Edge" VBS for Tarter's Chapel and Pickett's Chapel UMC kids - infants to teenagers
We would like to invite you to attend our VBS, "Camp Edge" this June 8-12, 2009 at 6:00pmCT nightly at Tarter's Chapel Church, 4350 Milltown RD, Columbia, KY, located in the Portland Community of Adair County. There will be a commencement Sunday June 14, 2009 at 4:00pmCT. Classes will be for infants to teenagers. We will have lots of fun things to do, so come and join us! More information (270) 378-6094 or (270) 378-6055 For a ride: (270) 378-6018. -LINDSEY YOUNG | (ID:4843, Comment)
6:30pmCTVBS June 8-12, 2009, at First Church of the Nazarene
Columbia First Church of the Nazarene, 1200 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY will have Vacation Bible School, June 8 -12, 2009, from 6:30-8:30pmCT for 3 years old - 6th grade. If you need a ride call the church at (270) 384-2956. -MARY ANNA BURNS. | (ID:4848, Comment)
7:00pmCTAdair County Sportsman's Club
The Adair County Sportsman's Club regular meeting is at 7:00pmCT, each second Monday of the month, in the club's meeting room. The Sportsman Club is located on 30 acres of wooded land on Sportsman Club Road, which is off Lancaster Street. Lancaster Street is opposite First Baptist Church on Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. Contact Ricky Burris at (270) 634-3131. | (ID:4559, Comment)

 

































 
 
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