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Daily News for Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Adair Justice Center move in day tentatively last of February The members of the Adair Project Development Board for the new Adair Judicial Center were told at Tuesday night's meeting, December 15, 2009,that the move in date is tentatively set for the last week of February, 2010. The board was also told that the tentative date for the raising of the rotunda dome is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17, 2009. The decision to raise the dome was made after complaints that the decorative fixture could be seen clearly only from vantage points on Lindsey Hill, from High Street, up Guthrie Street, some upstairs windows, and from the little walkway between the Municipal Parking Lot and Adams Alley. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 16:25:46 | Comments | Printable version
Jon Halsey: County is blessed with talent; can meet CWC crisis Says there is no need for name calling; likes Principal Jones's positive outlook. Wants more broadly based input, from all leaders of all disciplines By Jon Halsey The frustration resulting from the school tax is understandable; However, I do not see how name calling does anything more than set in stone those who voted against the tax. These statements do not belong in honest discourse. Changing the subject, Patty Jones has taken a more positive approach and listed some urgent needs that must be addressed whether a new school is built or not and I would argue that they are of such import that they must be addressed even if we build a new school. That time line is too long to allow our children to be exposed to such conditions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 15:08:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC wins 3rd place in Cyclocross nationals at Bend, OR Ashley James wins Under-23 National Title; Clayton Omer takes 8th in Men's Division Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director BEND, OR - The Lindsey Wilson College cycling team finished third at the USA Cycling National Collegiate Cyclocross National Championships over the weekend. The Blue Raiders finished with 146 teams points - 73 points each from the men and the women - to finish on the podium in the Division I Team Omnium. Lindsey Wilson equaled its mark from a season ago when the Blue Raiders finished third in Kansas City, Kansas. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 14:58:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Matt Hodge, CU grad student to be on WHAS-TV Will be discussing his song, 'What is Christmas' By Joan C. McKinney News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Matt Hodge, a Campbellsville University graduate student in music, will be showcasing his song, "What is Christmas?" Tuesday, December 22, 2009, on WHAS-TV, Channel 11, at noon. The song and reason for dedicating it to the troops will be discussed by Hodge along with Dr. Frieda Gebert, associate professor of music at CU, whose idea the song was. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 14:40:28 | Comments | Printable version
TOUR SEKY recognizes Sue Stivers for service as chairperson By Maggie Bill SOMRSET, KY - TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky (TOUR SEKY) recognized Sue Stivers, Columbia- Adair County Tourism Commission Director for her dedication and service as 2009 Chairperson of TOUR SEKY's Board of Directors. Congressman Hal Rogers and Jeff Crowe, TOUR SEKY President/CEO, presented Ms. Stivers with a gavel in November during TOUR's Annual Tourism Forum. She will remain on the Board of Directors as Immediate Past Chair. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 14:18:06 | Comments | Printable version
Agrees with statement of Principal Jones. Offers help CWC parent who was opposed to tax offers labor to help renovate Colonel Casey School About: Patty Jones A thank you and a challenge To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Previously on this very forum my family and I publicly declared our opposition to the nickel tax proposal for the Col. William Casey Elementary School. We were against the building of a new facility, but we agreed there were things needing to be fixed at the existing school. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 11:49:56 | Comments | Printable version
Voters have to Dec. 31, 2009 to switch parties Because of the School Tax Election, Registration books are closed until December 23, 2009 in Adair County, KY, according to Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair From the Office of KY Secretary of State (Frankfort, KY) If citizens want to change their party registration in time to participate in their partys primary election that determines nominees for United States Senator, United States Congressional Representatives, state legislative races, and other partisan offices, they must do so by December 31, 2009; otherwise, they might miss out on their chance. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 11:29:59 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia UMC to hold candlight service Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville Street, will be having a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 11pmCT, December 24, 2009. Everyone is welcome. --Wanda Wisdom 2009-12-16 11:16:45 | Comments | Printable version
Marsha Walker: A big Thank You To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I want to send out a sincere thanks to ALL voters who supported a new school for our students, with a special thanks to those in my District 2 (South Columbia/Harmony, South Columbia #2, Gradyville/Nell and Milltown/Portland). In our present economy, I feel that many pro-education voters agreed to made a personal sacrifice by voting FOR. Adair Co. has always been a generous community in many ways. Research shows that students perform best in a clean, well-lighted building with a comfortable environment, and I feel ours deserve a more modern school. Thanks again to all FOR voters. s/Marsha Walker 2009-12-16 11:11:41 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Ora Alcorn, 97, Casey Co., KY She was a member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church Ora Alcorn, 97, Hustonville, KY, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at the Chrleston Health Care Center. The funeral service is 11amET/10amCT, Friday, December 18, 2009, at Bartle Funeral Home, 221 Lynn ST, Middleburg, KY, withburial in Grove Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5pmET-8pmET, Thursday, at the funeral home in Middleburg, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 09:16:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. Bd. of Education agenda, Dec. 17, 2009 PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION, AGENDA Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 08:16:46 | Comments | Printable version
Story Hour at ACPL takes holiday break Children's, Homeschool Story Hours will resume January 13, 2009 By Aleina Milligan The Adair County Public Library would like to thank all the loving parents, grandparents and caregivers that have made such a determined effort to bring your children to our programs. We know everyone is busy multi-tasking and it takes effort to plan on taking an hour out of your schedule to bring your child to Story Hour, The Summer Reading Program or other event. We appreciate you! Miss Aleina willl be taking a short break in programming to plan for next years schedule but will resume with Story Hour on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:00am and 1pmCT. You and your children are important to us. Come and join us in the new year! Have a Merry Christmas! -Miss Aleina 2009-12-16 07:58:05 | Comments | Printable version
Doug's List grows: Salvation Army About: Doug's List Updated Ellen Zornes submits this worthy group for inclusion in Doug's List: All the caring volunteers ringing the bell for our Salvation Army Christmas Kettles and all our caring citizens making donations to our Salvation Army Christmas Kettles.If you have a suggestion for Doug's List, please send using the Comments button with this article. 2009-12-16 07:37:52 | Comments | Printable version
Special Ads, News for Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009: An Adair County Christmas See Christmas Cards from local businesses and special Christmas Gift Opportunities Christmas Memories The first in a series, we hope, starting with this wonderful work from Nancy Salato Humphrey:
At 12:25pmCT, Sunday, December 13, 2009, two dozen photos from the 2009 Christmas in Columbia three day celebration. The 2009 Lights of Christmas Tour in Adair County 2009 The printable list, at 2009 Lights of Christmas Tour in Adair Co., KY will be growing. Check it often. Readers are asked to nominate other sights for inclusion in the list, including addresseses, and, if possible, photos. Doug's List Updated-Printer Friendly Copy A list of reasons for Adair County's attitude of success, created by Doug McCammish, with additions from other contributors. Click on link for: Complete Election 2010 Candidate List Edmonton, KY, Christmas Parade 2009 Album A 10-photo album by Johnnietta Jessie of the Saturday, December 12, 2009 parade. Click on link for: Precinct-by-precinct Results for December 15, 2009, School Tax Election 2010 Candidate List Order online Do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). THERE'S MORE OF THIS ARTICLE. CLICK READMORE to read it all Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 07:28:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Christmas Reflections, Adair County News, 1909 By "Jim" The following essay appeared in the November 10, 1909 Adair County News. It spoke with eloquence, clarity, and grace to your humble contributor, who finds himself a bit grayer of muzzle, longer of tooth, slower of gait, and shorter of memory this Christmastide. The Road to Christmas Thanks to "Jim" for another delightful reminiscence. If you have stories to share for Christmas 2009, please send using any "Contact/Submit" button on the site. Comments are welcome, using the Comments button with this story. -CM 2009-12-16 06:51:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Obituary: Alice Fay Catlett, 68, Adair Co. KY native She was an Adair County native, a member of a large, highly regarded South Adair County family. She was a former employee of Beta Shoe Co. and Meadowview Health Care Alice Faye Catlett, 68, Salem, IN, died Sunday, December 13, 2009, at 5:45pmCT, at Meadowview Health Care Center in Salem, IN. The funeral service will be Friday, December 18, 2009, at 1pmET/NoonCT at Weathers Funeral Home, 106 S. Shelby ST, Salem, IN. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4-8pmET on Thursday, December 17, 2009, and after 8amET, Friday, the day of the funeral. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 06:40:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Clem Douglas Biggs, 80, Taylor Co., KY He was member of a large, prominent family, a farmer, and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church Clem Douglas Biggs, 80, Campbellsville, KY, died Monday, December 14, 2009,at 10:34pmCT, at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. The funeral service will be Thursday, December 17, 2009, at 2pmET/1pmCT at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 9600 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, with Rev. Don Watson officiating. Burial will be in the Griffin Springs Cemetery in Taylor Co., KY. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Asbury United Methodist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 06:19:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Send birthdays a little late and be ahead next year ColumbiaMagazine.com received a late evening email wishing a very important person, Sheila Hare, a happy birthday yesterday, Tuesday, December 15, 2009. It's was posted today for that date. It can be seen in Birthdays main page. One good thing, now that it's posted, it will show up on November 1, 2010, just after midnight, when the the November & December Birthdays reappear. We hope you'll check todays list of seven (7) - at 5:50amCT this morning- important celebrations and remembrances and wish those honored today good wishes. If you know of a birthday not on the list, please send today, using the "Comments" button with this article, and we'll do our best to add it. -CM 2009-12-16 05:54:47 | Comments | Printable version
Patty Jones: A thank you and a challenge ". . . in spite of the outcome the staff at Col. Wm. Casey Elementary will continue to do what has been done there for the past 50 years....provide the best education possible to our students with the resources and facilities we have." -PATTY JONES s/Patty Jones Proud Principal of Col. Wm. Casey A Great School in need of a better facility! I wanted to thank you and everyone in our community that supported the proposed nickel tax and it's possible impact on the education of our children. Unfortunately we did not all see this issue with the same eyes or vision. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 05:25:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Letter: New school still needed About: RESULTS: Adair Co Special School Tax Vote December 15 2009 To ColumbiaMagazine.com With only 1 precinct remaining it appears the tax increase has failed. This does not change the fact that we need a new school. Once the dust settles and everyone has their say and the recriminations are over and done with maybe we will finally be able to come together as a community and decide how to best address this very real need. I would think that a negative response of 60 plus percent is evidence enough that there has to be a better approach. s/Jon Halsey Knifley 2009-12-16 05:11:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Expresses disgust with vote result About: Tax fails. Vote is 1,852 Against to 1,096 For To ColumbiaMagazine.com: This is a sad day for the children. I personally have 3 children attending CWC right now. All of them stay sick. The classrooms are either boiling hot, and freezing cold. You have to flip a coin to even know if there is going to be heat at the school. I honestly hope the fat cat land owners who voted no heat for the children sleep really well. I think the 3 ghost of Christmas should visit every single person who voted no. I am truly disgusted in the people of Adair County. s/Cecil Pearson, Jr 2009-12-16 04:59:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Thanks for trying: On tax rejection and a look ahead By Billy Joe Fudge On July 4th, 1776 fifty six men representing our 13 original colonies signed the Declaration of Independence which ended with this commitment, "And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor". In that time of great distress and hardship these 56 men rose above personal convenience and pledged everything they were, everything they owned, and yes their very lives to lay the foundation for this the greatest nation ever to exist. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-16 04:34:37 | Comments | Printable version
Writer: New Antioch RD/ KY 61 junction is dangerous About: Historic moment at Wheeler Hill Pass To ColumbiaMagazine.com: We live on Antioch Church Road and were hoping that this new entrance to 61 was only temporary because it is EXTREMELY dangerous. There is limited visibilty entering at Wheeler Hill. We can't imagine trying to pull out with a trailer, hay wagon, or even a school bus. It will be a matter of time before a serious accident happens here. Before, pulling out from the cemetery gave the driver adequate visibility to the north for vehicles coming south from Wheeler Hill. This entrance is seriously flawed engineering and will need the hill and trees leveled to make it safer. s/Pam Dailey-McNeiley 2009-12-16 04:27:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Three words on the school tax vote About: Tax fails Vote is 1852 Against to 1096 For with 146 votes outstanding To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Three words: Un Be Lievable! I hope people find a good way to put that nickel to use. s/Tami Wilson 2009-12-16 04:11:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 16 Happy Anniversary, James and Dolly Riley (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jamie and Annette Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Marcy and Doug McCammish | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Spires | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Denissa Corbin (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamey Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katie Karnes Everidge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Keith "Peanut" Gilbert | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kyle Jordan Garner (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Mann (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Sammy Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sondra Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Joe Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Zane Wesley Greer (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Joyce Jones (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Bea Baker, Taylor County, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janrose Rapier Green Co., KY (1944-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Dean Withers, Russell Co., KY (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles O'Brien, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steven Joe Cain, Russell County, KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tresa Ann (Kennison) Kinslow, Glasgow, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Mouser, 85, Adair County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Magdalene Coomer, Adair County, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Janes Froedge, 75, Glasgow, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, M.D. Shirley, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick W. Handy, 57, Green Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Martin, 60, Casey County, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catherine Turner Feather, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Heady Warner, 70, Taylor Co., KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Edward McKinley, 63, Adair Co., KY (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel T. Curry, 54, Green County, KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles (Charlie) Dencil Simpson, Green County, KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beula Grant, 93, Columbia, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Ann Powell, 72, Columbia, KY native (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Cundiff, Casey Co., KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Junior Beauchamp, 71, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patty Johnson, Cumberland Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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