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Election 2010: Two more candidates have filed, total 38

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Complete Election 2010 Candidate List


Two candidates for Adair County offices filed papers, by 4pmCT, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, in the office of Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair:
  • Joe Rogers, incumbent Democrat, for Magistrate, Adair County District 6
  • Billy Franklin, Republican, for Magistrate, Adair County District 7
Filing history for 2010 Election follows:


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2009-11-24 16:44:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

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LaRue Countians, CU officials open Brockman Center



2009-11-24 - 813 Old Elizabethtown RD, Hodgenville, KY - Photo by Joan C. McKinney. Cutting the ribbon for the opening of the Brockman Center were From left,: Dr. Laurice Rogers, instructor at Hodgenville; Tiffany Skaggs, student; Dr. Joe Owens, vice chair of the Campbellsville University Board of Trustees; John Chowning, vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president; Russell Brockman (Dr. Britt Brockman's father); Sue Brockman (Dr. Britt Brockman's mother); Dr. Britt and Paula Brockman's daughter, Miche'la Minix; Freddie Hilpp; Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU; Dr. Britt Brockman; Paula Brockman, wife of Dr. Brockman; the Rev. Mike Rodgers, pastor of First Baptist Church-Hodgenville; LaRue County Judge-Executive Tommy Turner; Dr. Keith Spears, vice president for regional and professional education, partially hidden; and Hodgenville Mayor Terry Cruse. Campbellsville University Photo by Joan C. McKInney
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SCC and KCTCS launch new brand: Workforce Solutions

Aim is to train today's Kentucky workforce for jobs of tomorrow

By Dave Cazalet, Jr., SCC Director of Public Relations

Somerset Community College and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have launched a new brand aimed at training today's Kentucky workforce for the jobs of tomorrow. The Workforce Solutions brand was created after conducting meetings with key business leaders and CEOs across the state, and assessing the critical workforce and economic issues that must be addressed in order to transform the state's economy.


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2009-11-24 16:05:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

CU opens Brockman Center in Hodgenville, KY

LaRue CJE Tommy Turner, Mayor Cruse speak at opening. CU President Mike Carter vows commitment to LaRue County. Dr. Keith Spears emcee for event. Adair County High School alumnus Jaime Smith leads LaRue County Band of Hawks for event, which is called most important single event in Hodgenville, KY, in last 40 years, by Dr. Britt Brockman.
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By Joan C. McKinneyNews from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - With the Campbellsville University Tiger Fight Song played in the background by the LaRue County Band of Hawks, the dedication of Campbellsville University's new Brockman Center, November 19, 2009, in Hodgenville was described as "probably the single most important event to happen to Hodgenville in the last 50 years," according to Dr. Britt Brockman, for whom the building is named.

About 250 people, including Commonwealth of Kentucky officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni and local LaRue Countians, attended the dedication; the 5,500 square-foot building is located at 813 Old Elizabethtown Road in Hodgenville.


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2009-11-24 15:36:04 | Comments | Printable version

CU Chorale, Handbells at First United UMC Dec. 1, 2009

Click on headline for full story with rosters of Campbellsville University Chorale and Campbellsville Handbell Choir.

By Ashley Zsedenyi
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - The Campbellsville University Chorale under the direction of Dr. Tony Cunha, will perform at First United Methodist Church, 317 E. Main ST, Campbellsville, KY, Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at 8pmET/7pmCT. The performance is free and open to the public.

The Campbellsville University Handbell Choir, directed by Dr. David Hedrick, will also participate in the concert.


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2009-11-24 14:55:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Jimmy Lawrence thinks he remembers Ed Baker at Lindsey Wilson

About: Question on Ed Baker

Ed:

I think I remember Ed Baker at Lindsey Wilson when I went to Mrs. Rogers' training school. Mid to late 50's. Wasn''t Ed the one who always carried a pocket full of silver dollars? May be dreaming, but I think that was Ed Baker.

s/Jimmy Lawrence


2009-11-24 14:41:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Shamarie Claiborne: Expedition from The Band Nation is in NYC!

Report from Lincoln Tunnel

By Shamarie Claiborne
as dictated to the CM homebase

NEW YORK CITY, 3:21pmET, NOV. 25, 2009. - We are in New York City!

It's a lot different from The Holler.

Just want everybody to know that, while it has been a sometimes wild trip, with lots of things happening, we all all safe, sound, and happy.

Monday we were on the busses from 4:30am to 10:30pmCT. There was one hour wait when the windshield wipers on one new coach quit working and the coach had to be switched out. That was near London, and then when we got to Hershey, one of the coaches was side swiped by a vehicle driven by a 92 year old man. None of our crew was injured, but we were sad that the driver was.

When we got to Hershey, PA, all ready to fall sound asleep, the rooms on the 3rd floor had not been made up and there was no staff to clean them, so a number of our party had to be moved to another hotel.

We got into New York City at about 9am this morning. We've seen Rockefeller Center and Lincoln Tunnel, and tonight, after we check in the hotel, we're coming back out for a night time ferry ride to see the Statue of Liberty from the Hudson River.

I hope to be emailing photos, later tonight. -Shamarie


2009-11-24 14:34:27 | Comments | Printable version

Applause for Poe-like poet, Lee Barko

About: Poetry Are there any Poe-like poets out there

To Lee Barko, via CM:

Certainly, Mr. Barko, I am not one of your collagues. I, and propably other ColumbiaMagazine readers, are not blessed with a thought process that conjures up such profound statements as entailed in Please Don't Get Up!

Poetry is not one of my favorite literary genres, probably because of the excess of flowery, non-focused, incessant ramblings most poems possess. Your example is not guilty of any of the above, Mr. Barko. Keep up the good work, and I encourage any other Poe-like writers to submit.

From Lower Bull Run
s/Richard Robertson


2009-11-24 14:17:56 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: James Allen (Jimmy) Gaines, 86, Taylor Co., KY

Mr. Gaines was a member of the St. Andrew United Methodist Church. He was an employee of Edrington Service Station for some 32 years

James Allen "Jimmy" Gaines, 86, Campbellsville, KY, died in Campbellsville on Monday, November 23, 2009.

The funeral services will be at 2pmET/1pmCT, Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the Parrott& Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon AV, Campbellsville, KY, by Dr. William B. Taylor. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 3678 Greensburg RD, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmET/4pmCT, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the funeral home.


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2009-11-24 13:58:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Adair Water District closes at 2pmCT Wed. for holiday week

The Adair County Water District office, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY will be closing at 2:00 on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 and will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26, 27, 2009 for Thanksgiving Holiday. Thank you. Jennifer Carter, Office Manager

2009-11-24 13:12:32 | Comments | Printable version

Christmas Music at the Dream Depot Sat., Dec. 5, 2009

The Dream Depot, 106 Jamestown Street, in Columbia KY, shares Christmas on Saturday December 5, 2009 at 4pmCT. The cast will be performing Christmas music. After the show, go out front of the Depot and watch Columbia's Christmas Parade. Admission: Adults $6.00 and Children 12 and under $4.00. For reservations call (270) 378-0259 -Jennifer Biggs

2009-11-24 12:36:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Obituary: David Lee Wheeler, 61, Taylor Co., KY

Mr. Wheeler wasw an automobile mechanic and a member of the Sunny Hill Church of Christ

David Lee Wheeler, 61, died Monday, November 23, 2009 in Louisville, KY.

Funeral services will be at 11amET/10amCT, Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon AV, Campbellsville, KY, by Minister Steve Lee.


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2009-11-24 11:19:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

6th Annual Christmas Tapestry at CU Friday, Dec. 4, 2009

Musical event features University Orchestra, Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, and Chamber Choir

By Ashley Zsedenyi
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University School of Music will present its sixth annual "Christmas Tapestry" concert Friday, December 4, 2009, at 7pmET/6pmCT in the Ransdell Chapel, located at 401 N. Hoskins AV, Campbellsville, KY. The event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU, will open the festivities. The concert will feature a wide variety of the school's ensembles performing secular and sacred music of the season.


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2009-11-24 11:04:05 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Charles Aaron Wilkerson, 33, Taylor Co., KY

Mr. Wilkerson was a member of New Hope Baptist Church

Charles Aaron Wilkerson, 33, died at 3amET, Sunday, November 22, 2009, in Campbellsville, KY.

Funeral services are at 12pmNoon ET/ 11amCT, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon AV, Campbellsville, KY, by Pastor Bob Cutler and Rev. J. Alvin Hardy. Burial will be in Friendship No. 2 Baptist Church Cemetery.


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2009-11-24 10:24:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Happy Thanksgiving from Israel

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

We wish all our Dear American Relatives and Friends a Happy Thanksgiving!s/Selwyn & Elisabeth Rose
Israel

Selwy and Elisabeth Rose visited Columbia in September 2005 -CM


2009-11-24 09:26:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Red-tailed hawks not good at swooping, Wendy Burt says

About: Dave Rosenbaum argues Bub Polston birds uh chicken hawk

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Hmmmmmmm.........Unfortunately, there is no ornithological organization in the U.S. that recognizes a bird species called the "chicken hawk." The term has commonly been used for any hawk and is not connected to any one species. The photograph in CM was most likely a Red-tailed Hawk.


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2009-11-24 09:05:54 | Comments | Printable version

CU Theology students inducted into national honor society

Students inducted are Sarah Adkins, Kelly Dillard, Melody Hall, Josh Hardesty, Brian Isaacs, Tim Johnson, Wade McGuire, Melody Hall, Daniel Motley, Joshua Petrey, Jesse Reese, and Micah Spicer. Faculty members inducted are Dr. Joe Early, Dr. J. Dwayne Howell, and Dr. Jarvis Williams
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By Ashley Zsedenyi
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University recently added a chapter of Theta Alpha Kappa, a national honor society for students in religious studies and theology programs, and inducted 12 students and three faculty moderators.


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2009-11-24 08:49:11 | Comments | Printable version

KY has new mobile pharmacy unit for disasters, emergencies

From KY Health and Family Services Cabinet

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) and the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA) announced today that a new mobile pharmacy unit has been acquired to provide pharmaceutical services in support of disasters and emergencies.


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2009-11-24 08:35:22 | Comments | Printable version

First Barber Shop in the Conover Hotel 1898

By "Jim"

There was a barber shop in the Conover Hotel almost from the moment the doors opened for business 111 years ago this week. The December 7 edition of the News carried the announcement that "Mr. W.T. Price is now in possession of his new quarters in the Conover Hotel and if you want to be divested of your hair and whiskers there is no place in the state better prepared to do the work..."

By early 1918, the hotel was known as the Jeffries and the tonsorial parlor therein News stated he was "a graduate of the Barber's College, of Chicago, Ill., [who] comes to Columbia very skillfully equipped both by education and experience to render the patrons of this Shop the best of service."
See also Billy Joe Fudge article Johnny Fudge cut Steve Hamilton's hair, then BJ Fudge's


2009-11-24 08:30:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Chamber office closed for Thanksgiving, Fri. after, 2009

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce office, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2009, and Friday, November 27, 2009 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. - Kathy Johnson, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Phone (270) 384-6020

2009-11-24 08:15:02 | Comments | Printable version

Question on Ed Baker

About: Larry Smith picture from the past Hotel Miller Fire 1972

We received this question this morning:
Was the Ed Baker mentioned as the shoeshine man the same Ed Baker who was one of the maintainence men on LWC campus during the 1940's and 1950s? That Ed Baker worked with Ed Cooper and Velvie Vaughn to keep the campus running smoothly.
Someone will have to answer who knows more biographical information than we have here at CM. I don't remember Ed Baker working at Lindsey Wilson as a maintenance man. I remember Robert Wheet working there with Ed Cooper, but not Velvie Vaughn or Ed Baker. -EW


2009-11-24 08:10:37 | Comments | Printable version

Ribbon Cutting at Metcalfe Mesonet weather site

The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Metcalfe County Mesonet site on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at 1pmCT. The Mesonet site is located near the Brandon Bell home on Mike Branstetter Road off the Old Glasgow Road. Metcalfe County is one of only 38 counties in the state to have this state of art weather station. - Gaye Shaw, Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce.

2009-11-24 07:03:01 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Bessie Catherine Beard, 90 Green Co., KY

The funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Beard were conducted at 11amCT, Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home. Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Bro. Blake Jessie officiated. Pallbearers were Trent Ford, Ray Acree, Lloyd Curry, Larry Coomer, Harold Hudgins, Tomas Murray. Honorary pallbearers were Jackie Hudson, Larkie Hudgins, and Marie Murray.

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2009-11-24 06:37:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Special Election in Jamestown, Lake Precincts today

Larry Smith, 92.7 The Wave radio, called to say he is reporting on the Special Election in Jamestown and the Lake precincts in Russell County, today, November 24, 2009. "Already," he said, "100 people have voted by absentee ballot. They're voting on drinks with meals - a carbon copy of the law in Campbellsville. It will tell Adair County something if it passes and towns on both sides of Columbia have drinks with meals and Columbia doesn't."

2009-11-24 06:10:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

Special News, Ads, Tues., Nov. 24, 2009


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2009-11-24 05:01:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

2009 Deer Hunt: Green Co. at top with 728

As of November 23, 2009, Green County, KY, is by far the top deer hunting county in the Seven County Area, with 728 total deer harvested this year. Adair County is a distant third, at 623, according to the most recent figures at the Kentucky Fish & Wildlife website.The figures for all Seven Counties are as follows:
  1. Green County, 728 deer
  2. Casey County, 674 deer
  3. Adair County, 623 deer
  4. Metcalfe County, 556 deer
  5. Taylor County, 532 deer
  6. Cumberland County, 437 deer
  7. Russell County, 249 deer
To follow the report for all 120 Kentucky Counties, visit Kentucky Deer Harvest at KY Fish & Wildlife


2009-11-24 04:55:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Obituary: Jack Lynn Hurt, 62, Metcalfe Co., KY

Mr. Hurt was a well regarded citizen of Edmonton, KY, and a member of a respected Metcalfe County family

Jack Lynn Hurt, age 62, of Edmonton, KY, died Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY.

Funeral services will be 1pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at the Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens.


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2009-11-24 04:34:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Chamber Insights, complete November 2009 issue

In the November 2009 issue
  • President's Message from Donna Stotts
  • Corporate Sponsor for month
  • Welcome New Member: ScrapBook Studio & Gifts
  • Thank You, Dan Franklin, by Stephanie Barrett
  • Dates to Remember. Christmas in Columbia Weekend, Christmas Gathering
  • Don't fall prey to Identity Thieves over Holidays



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2009-11-24 04:22:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights

Candlelight service at Elm View UMC, Dec. 13, 2009

Elm View United Methodist Church, KY 544, Edmonton, Bridgeport Community, Metcalfe Co., KY, will be celebrating the season with a Christmas Candlelight Service at 7pmCT, on Sunday December 13, 2009. Everyone is welcome to join us in a very special service of light. Merry Christmas!!! -Rev. Logan Sallee, pastor

2009-11-24 03:52:39 | Comments | Printable version

Good news! Jack Cat is back where he belongs

Jack Cat missing. Smith family, sister Cat miss him

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Thanks to some wonderful people, Jack is back home where he belongs!!! The reunion between sister and human Mom was wonderful to see.

He was at the First and Farmers Bank on Burkesville Street. The kind ladies there kept him for us until my grandaughter Paige picked him up. Thank so much to everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!!

s/Ruby Smith


2009-11-24 03:49:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Auctions and Sales

Cantata is Dec. 20, 2009, at Edmonton United Methodist Church

Edmonton United Methodist Church, 302 S. Main ST, Edmonton, KY, will be celebrating the seasonwith a Christmas Cantata and Candlelight Service at 6pmCT, on Sunday, December 20, 2009. Everyone is welcome to join us in a very special service of music and light. Merry Christmas!!! - Rev. Logan Sallee, pastor

2009-11-24 03:24:38 | Comments | Printable version

Indians Volleyball team holds banquet, Nov. 19, 2009

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By Dr. Gary Lane

The Lady Indians volleyball banquet was held Thursday November 19 at theHigh School.

Sarah Thompson was recognized for making the All DistrictVolleyball Team for 2009.

Michael Godsey is the team's coach.

Members present for the occasion were Diamond Stargel, Whitney Ford, Sara Bault, Breanna Bertram, Emily Sneed, Hannah Streeval, Chasity Price, Chelsea Nowlin, Whitney Wade, Sabrina Stargel, Alex Antle, Sarah Thompson, Erin Yates, DJ Ballou, Bethany McLean, Bethany Bault, ELizabeth Caldwell, Aliza Martin, Leslie Mings, Natiaya Sijjurbiartson, and Haley Burton.


2009-11-24 03:18:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Have any Thanksgiving, Christmas memories to share? Please do

Do you have any favorite memories of a Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday from the past?

Perhaps it's a story of good times in hard times. Perhaps it's a humorous story about Christmas legends, or learning lessons about greed or Christian sharing, or a special time of sharing, or of a reunion, or a a place or time which always evokes the holidays in your memory.

Perhaps it is of a time away from South Central Kentucky, when Christmas was spent in a distant city, on a battleship, on a front. Perhaps it is a treasured family letter from the front.

Perhaps it is a family photo, from Thanksgiving or Christmas past. Perhaps it is the story not of enjoying life's bounty, but of the more wonderful memory of sharing life's blessing with people who really needed it.

Perhaps its a memory of a Thanksgiving meal which wasn't so grand, but the meaning of the day meant more.

It can be long or short. Verse or prose. It can your authorship to top Charles Dickens or Jean Shepherd, or Earl Hamner. It can be from Christmas or Thanksgiving in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell or Taylor Counties or about times away from the Center of the Universe, when you were away in college or the family had migrated to Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus or Detroit City, but thoughts were of South Central Kentucky.

Perhaps it another, better idea.

If you have such a memory, and would like to share it, use the Comments button with this story, or any Contact/Submit button to do so.


2009-11-24 02:42:25 | Comments | Printable version

Jim sends Columbia, KY menu card from 100 years ago today

There was quite a feast to be enjoyed right on the Square in Downtown Columbia, KY, on Thanksgiving Day 1909, "Jim" writes in response to Which Restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving Dinner? letter from Charles Marshburn
More details about who's open Thanksgiving, who's not, see the "What's Cooking" feature.

By "Jim"

Had Mr. Marshburn posed his Thanksgiving Dinner query a mere century earlier, the answer would have been easy: the Columbia Hotel, located on the Public Square at Greensburg Street.

This announcement appeared on the front page of the Wednesday, November 24, 1909 Adair County News under the heading "Menu Card:"
The following will be the menu for Columbia Hotel Thanksgiving: Oyster Soup, Celery Sauce, Roast Turkey with Cranberries, Cream Potatoes, Roast Pig, Nuts, Cheese, Chocolate and Pumpkin Pies.
The cost of this cornucopia of culinary delights? Twenty-five cents -- abut six dollars in today's money.

For CM readers who may not be quite as long of tooth, gray of hair, or soft of brain as Ye Scribe, the Columbia Hotel opened in 1898 as the Conover Hotel, then operated as the Marcum from 1900 until the middle of 1906. At that time, it became the Columbia Hotel and ran under that name for several years, except during a brief hiatus when it was known as the Hancock, notto be confused with the other Hancock Hotel, the one on Burkeville Street). It later was variously called the Jeffries, Miller, and New Adair Hotel.

The hotel stood at what is now The Adair County Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The hotel burned down in 1977. Billy Joe Fudge, inspired by an old photo from the Larry Smith collection, has a memory of the barber shop in that old structure. -EW


2009-11-24 02:20:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

Old House on Haskinsville RD is special place, writer remembers

About: Old House series: Haskinsville RD place photo by Mike Ratliff

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

My name is Emily Hitch Fletcher and this is the house where my sister, Libby and my two brothers, Ronnie and Sammy and our mom, Pina Lee Hitch lived in the ealy 50's. The man who owned this house, Bingham Russell, let us live there right after our house had burned. We only lived there for a couple years, but it was such a special place because our family had been divided and this house brought us all together. I have a painting of this house that I had painted 16 years ago, and the house was in a lot better shape than it is now.

s/Emily Hitch Fletcher

Thanks! We hope to learn more about the house from you, if you'll share your memories and perhaps a photo of the painting. We hope everyone understands that we see magnificent beauty in proper respect paid to these structures. While many of us have souls which don't relate to Mayan or Egyptian ruins, their spirits are warmed by the sight of these half century, 100, and 200 year old buildings, abandoned but holding such great true or imagined stories. Especially at Christmas time. -EW


2009-11-24 01:21:19 | Comments | Printable version

Good news. Bad news in CM Classifieds

The good news is, the TiffHadley monkey grass and skyflowers have a chance to live on. They have been adopted. We received this letter today:
To ColumbiaMagazine.com
The free landscaping is spoken for! Going to get a new home tomorrow! Thanks for the quick results!
GOD BLESS,
Tiffany Hadley
The bad news is, that right here at Christmas time, when there is a need for free stuff in Free Cycling, there are no listings. If you have useful items which have become a burden to you, as all stuff eventually does, why not give it away to someone who can make use of it? They would come haul it away. Everybody will be happy: You and the happy recipient, and Mother Earth. Send your items using the Contact/Submit button.


2009-11-24 01:05:18 | Comments | Printable version

Will follow Old House Section as long as it continues

About: Scenic Old House series: Haskinsville RD photo by Mike Ratliff

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

I don't know where this house is, but I love the idea of your photographing old houses. I get so excited when I spot old houses along the highways. I would love to be able to look back into the past for one day and see the people who lived in the houses and the daily routines they had. I will be following this section of Columbia Magazine as long as you continue to make the photos.

Thanks.

s/Charlene Jackson


2009-11-24 00:52:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 24
Happy Birthday, Amanda Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anthony Hale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley McGaha Froedge (1978) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Benjamin Ray Hancock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Krissy Thomas (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lesa VanArsdale Withers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lukas Helm | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mariah Lynne Melson (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nicole Bell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Presley Gaskin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ronnie Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Lucas, Russell County, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irma Martin, Yosemite, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Junior Vibbert, Cumberland County, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Castillo, Jr., Campbellsville, KY (1976-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rachel Smith, Bridgeview, IL (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) England, Metcalfe County native (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gleason Finn, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosetta Allene Vaughn, Cumberland Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patrick Ryan Pruitt, Burkesville, KY (1982 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Stotts, Adair County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rollan Cannon, Casey Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Norris, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brandy Roberts Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1977-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margie Mae Henderson Caven, Green Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Graham, Sr., Taylor County, KY, (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James (Goody) Patterson, Green Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Robert B. Oldham, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Glenn Emerson, 77, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Earlene Dunbar, 88, Russell Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Roy, Russell Co./Adair Co., KY native (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Drusilla Williams Booher, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Becky Warriner, 73, Russell County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lourene Garrett Syra, 87, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Dean Garner, 53, Russell County, KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Buford (Butch) Abell, Bradfordsville, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gloria Marcine Garrison, Cane Valley, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blake Burris Martin, 34, Columbia, KY (1986-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Thomas (Tommy) Donan, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Wood Bagby, 85, Louisville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry R. Brown, 57, Jamestown, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Anne Burton, 39, Columbia, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kristina Louise Sult, 49, Knifley, KY (1971-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marion Francine Fortenberry, 54, Jamestown, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zelmer Crawhorn, 92, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2009
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTArt Exhibit, Jeff and Henrietta Scott, CU Art Gallery, Campbellsville, KY
Campbellsville University will host an art exhibit featuring numerous works of art by Adair Countians Jeffery and Henrietta Scott from November 16 to December 10, 2009, at the CU Art Gallery located at 205 Unversity Drive, Campbellsville, KY The gallery is open from 8am-5pmET/7am-4pmET. The exhibit is free and open to the public. | (ID:6313, Comment)
7:45amCTThanksgiving Break. No school November 23-27, 2009 in the Adair County School District. | (ID:6052, Comment)
8:00amCTThe Adair County Bookmobile is in the Pellyton, KY, area all day today. | (ID:6371, Comment)
9:00amCT Adair County Circuit and District Courts
Seventy-two (72) case(s) today before Judge James G. Weddle in Adair Circuit Court. No (0) cases today before Judge Michael Loy in Adair District Court. | (ID:6372, Comment)
11:00amCTFuneral services in Campbellsville, KY, for Charles Aaron Wilkerson, 33, Taylor Co., KY | (ID:6379, Comment)
1:00pmCTFuneral service in Edmonton, KY, for Jack Lynn Hurt, 62, Metcalfe Co., KY | (ID:6375, Comment)
3:00pmCTDeadline application for Grant Writing 101 at the Center, Somerset, KY | (ID:6336, Comment)
6:30pmCTAdair County Search and Rescue Board meeting
The Adair County Search and Rescue Team will meet at 6:30pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2009, the Adair 911 Building Conference Room,107 N. High Street, Columbia, KY Columbia, KY. -GREG THOMAS | (ID:4680, Comment)
Adair County Hospital Board
The Adair County Hospital Board, governing body for Westlake Regional Hospital, Westlake Healthcare Team, meets each last Tuesday at 6:30pm in the board room of Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY 42728. The board consists of members James Evans, David Upchurch, John Noll, and Bradley Irvin, and Russell Guy Perkins. The meetings are open to the public. A dinner for board members and invited guests precedes each meeting. | (ID:5849, Comment)
7:00pmCTAdair Co. Ministerial Association Thanksgiving service
The Adair County Ministerial Association will be having a Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, from 7-8pmCT at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Everyone is invited. Everyone is asked to bring a non-perishable food product. Thank you. -Jerry Saylor | (ID:6301, Comment)

 

































 
 
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