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Buddy the part beagle is double winner.
He's found. Has new forever home


About: Missing dog: Buddy is missing in Sparksville area

Dear Ed and staff,

We found our beagle, Buddy, in record time. I placed the ad at noontime and by 3:00 someone called to say they had found him. Even better - they adopted him! So I guess Buddy went out on his own to find a forever home. I can't thank you enough. I've never gotten such fast results.

s/Peg Schaeffer
Sugarfoot Farm Rescue, Inc.
860 Sparksville Road
Columbia, KY


2010-05-05 18:46:09 | Comments | Printable version

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After May 2, 2010 Flood: Simon Finn Bridge



2010-05-05 - Photo by Adair Co. Road Dept.. Green Co., KY
The approach from the Green County side of the Simon Finn Bridge over Russell Creek at Kemp, KY, was bady damaged. The Adair Co. approach, Road Superintendent Jobe Darnell said, is not as bad, the span, less than one year old and dedicated April 5, 2010, is unusable, Darnell said. The vehicles are in Green County.

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Obituary: Gerald Elmore, 63, Kings Mountain, KY

Gerald Elmore, 63, Kings Mountain, KY, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at his residence.

The funeral service is at 2pmET/1pmCT, Friday, May 7, 2010, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel, 142 KY 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Dwight Bastin officiating. Burial will be in Grove Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be at 6pmET/5pmCT until 9pmET/8pmCT, at the funeral home.


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2010-05-05 17:36:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Obituary: Margie Edwards, 71, Adair Co., KY

An Oklahoma native, she was a member of a highly regarded Adair Co., KY, family. She was retired from Osh Kosh B'Gosh and had been employed at Innovative Colours, both in Columbia, KY. She was the widow of the late Jake Edwards

Margie Edwards, 71, Columbia, KY, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 6:18amCT, at her home.

The funeral service will be Friday, May 7, 2010, at 2pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Lonny Karnes officiating. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the funeral home.


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2010-05-05 16:42:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Kentuckians can Vote in Honor of a Veteran

Buttons which can be personalized to honor a particular veteran are available now in the Adair County Court Clerk's Office, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY
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News from Kentucky Secretary of State's office

FRANKFORT, KY - Tens of thousands of Kentuckians will be "voting in honor of a veteran" this spring, and there is still time for individuals to sign up to participate in the program before the May 18, 2010 primary election. The Vote in Honor of a Veteran program is an initiative sponsored by the Office of Secretary of State Trey Grayson.

"The enthusiasm for this voting initiative is simply overwhelming," remarked Secretary of State Trey Grayson. "I am especially delighted for those veterans who deserve this honor and recognition. Their sacrifice protects our democratic process. Although we will never be able to repay them for their efforts, this is a small way that we can give tribute to their service for our country."


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2010-05-05 15:14:01 | Comments | Printable version

Bear Wallow Cemetery Committee annual meeting May 7, 2010

The Bear Wallow Cemetery Committee will be having their annual meeting on Friday, May 7, 2010, at 6:30pmCT, at the Bear Wallow United Methodist Church, 6132 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY 42728. The meeting is open to the public. Thank you. -Alma Rich

2010-05-05 11:30:11 | Comments | Printable version

Mayor Bell will announce candidacy decision after primary

Columbia Mayor Patrick R. Bell, contacted at his office this morning, said that he is not yet ready to say whether he will or will not run for re-election at this time.

Councillor Charles Grimsley filed for the office yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at 4:00pmCT, becoming the first candidate in the race.

"I'll let everybody know, at the appropriate time after the primary election," Mayor Bell said. "I've said all along that I didn't want to confuse the county primary," he said. "Some people think there is a primary for city races, too," he said.



2010-05-05 09:48:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Adair Countian beyond the river wants to send check to A-Team

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

To this old ridgerunner who spent eight of his happiest years in high school, the incredible accomplishments of the Adair County A-Teams transcend comprehension - so much so that I am willing to open my closely-held purse strings to make a contribution to the travel fund.

Without a doubt, there are others among the sizable contingent of CM readers who live a considerable distance from the auld sod of Adair who feel the same.

I would request that CM, in each post concerning the A-Teams, provide a mailing address to where travel fund contributions may be sent by we Adair Countians who live beyond the river.

Thanks,

s/Jim

Wonderful! We just happen to have the information needed to send all the money your closely-held purse can spare!

Send checks payable to Adair County Academic Teams, to:
Adair Co. Middle School
c/o Sherry Stotts
322 Gen. John Adair DR
Columbia, KY 42728

or

Adair County High School
c/o Brett Reliford
526 Indian DR
Columbia, KY 42728

Phone Numbers:
Sherry Stotts (270) 384-5308
Brett Reliford (270) 384-2751
See also: Coach Reliford's compelling statement for A-teams support


2010-05-05 09:12:54 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: The Lookout Returns

Mike writes:
The Lookout has been found. Ginger was in Elizabethtown, KY. My wife would like to thank the nice people for returning her.


2010-05-05 06:24:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Letter: Father in WWII

Joanne Hadley Persinger writes:
I can't tell you how moved I was to see the name of my father, Lurner G. Hadley, listed as an Adair County native who had served in World War II. Thank you so very, very much.

Joanne, Thanks very much for the kind words. And many, many thanks to all the readers who help us maintain the list of Adair County Veterans through their research and submissions.


2010-05-05 06:21:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Coach Reliford's compelling statement for A-teams support

The following letter was delivered to Mayor Patrick Bell and Members of the Columbia City Council: Edwin Taylor, Joe Moore, June Parson, Charles Grimsley, Craig Dean, and Linda Waggener at the group's historic meeting on May 3, 2010. It is reprinted here in the hopes that citizens will encourage quick response from the Council - as urged by Councillor Craig Dean at the Monday meeting. We would hope that similar action follow from the Adair Fiscal Court, and for the Adair County School Board to match their efforts and allow these brilliant students to conclude fundraising and prepare for the trip and the competition. We also hope Mr. Reliford's letter will encourage institutions, businesses, candidates and office holders, and caring individuals everywhere to send their financial support -CM

Members of the City Council:

For an astounding fourth year in a row, both the high school quiz bowl team and the school district's Future Problem Solving teams have qualified for competition against some of the best minds around the globe.


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2010-05-05 05:16:54 | Comments | Printable version

Campbellsville University commencement May 7-8, 2010

Total of 315 will receive degrees, for total of 472 for year. First class of master of social work students to graduate. Jairus Robert York Murton of Campbellsville, KY, will be first ROTC graduate

By Joan C. McKinney
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's graduate commencement Friday, May 7, 2010 will feature the first master's of social work students from the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling. Dr. Darlene Eastridge, dean of the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling, will give the commencement address at the ceremony at 7pmET/6pmCT in the Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins Ave., Campbellsville.

Fifteen students will receive the master of social work degree since the Carver School of Social Work relocated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary to Campbellsville University in 1998.


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2010-05-05 04:11:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Special News, Ads, for Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Countdown to the Primary Election, 2010

13 more Days to Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Election 2010: Precincts in Adair Co. magisterial, school board districts
Posted January 18, 2010:

Absentee voting machines open April 26-May 17, 2010
52 Voters had voted absentee by machine
at 4:01pmCT, Tuesday, May 4, 2010


Click on link for:
Complete Election 2010 Candidate List


Announcements have been received and are online and linked from the Complete Election 2010 Candidate List for the following:


(ADV) Easy shopping from your home:Use Walmart Site to Store. Order items from the comfort of home or office for pick up at your local Walmart.A Flood Reminder from Judge Ann Melton
Judge Melton would like to remind all residents to come in and fill out a report on any damage received from the flood. This includes property, land, agriculture and any other storm related damage. The data will be used to send to Frankfort and Washington for aid in recovery from the flood. Assistance is available in the basement of the Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, Wednesday, May 5, 2010, from 8am to 4pmCT.

To see the latest census results: Take 10 at U.S. Census

Top local towns, 2010 Mail in Census Participation
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 6:13pmCT
  • Greensburg, 83%
  • Columbia, 82%
  • Russell Springs, 82%
    (an outrage, Jamestown not listed separately)
  • Campbellsville, 80%
  • Burkesville, 76%
  • Edmonton, 75%
  • Liberty, 74%
Top local counties, 2010 Mail in Census Participation
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 6:13pmCT
  1. Green Co. 84%
  2. Taylor Co, 82%
  3. Metcalfe Co., 80%
  4. Adair Co., 79%
  5. Russell Co., 77%
  6. Casey Co., 76%
  7. Cumberland Co. 75%
    Kentucky 75%
    National, 72%
Read full report of the historic May 3, 2010 Columbia City Council Meeting

In the Monday night, May 3, 2010 Columbia City Council meeting:
  • Council approves landmark utilities agreement! Mayor signs document, which will likely be finalized at the May 11, 2010 Fiscal Court, with expedited approval by the Public Service Commission and Rural Development expected in time to possible meet June 30, 2010 target date
  • Council approves landmark tax exemption measure virtually assuring building of new Sleep Inn Suites hotel - with a First in the Nation concept
  • Tommy Grider recalls missed opportunity from 35 years ago
  • Council hears poised A-Team representatives present case of help on funding for the National, World competitions
  • Second readings approved zoning changes for Bobby Dale Sneed development; name changes at Lindsey Wilson College, taking Parrott AV and Greenhills streets into city system
  • Hears first reading on budget amendment
  • Promises Council look at drainage problems on Williams ST and dispute between residents and Lindsey Wilson College.


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2010-05-05 03:48:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

(ADV) There are great opportunities, news, in For Sale

One of the most popular categories in CM Classifieds is For Sale. If you aren't checking it every day, you can miss some treasures, such as the ones in the ad just posted:
I have an old Grander Rogers & Co. pot-bellied cast-iron stove for sale. It was manufactured in Royersford, PA. Also, I have an old crank telephone and a very old Raleigh bicycle (made in Nottingham, England) for sale. Serious inquiries only please. (270) 384-3840.
It takes just a few minutes to scan all the CM Classifieds We highly recommend it, if just for the news value. The opportunities are a bonus. Many, if not most, text ads are Free for those living in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties. Terms are quoted in each category. To submit an ad, use any Contact/Submit Button. CM Classifieds - South Central Kentucky's Liveliest Market Place.


2010-05-05 03:21:48 | Comments | Printable version

LWC students enjoy Midnight Breakfast

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By Duane Bonifer, Director of Public Affairs
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, Ky. -- The Lindsey Wilson College residence life staff gave the college's students food for their thoughts late Tuesday night at the college's Midnight Breakfast.

Held in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, the semiannual event gives Lindsey Wilson residential students a study break during finals week; it also provides them a hearty late-night breakfast with plenty of comfort food. The food is served by the college's professional residence-life staff.


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2010-05-05 02:35:25 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 5
Happy Anniversary, George and Joanne Payne (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnnie Ray Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Roberts (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaleb Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathrine Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matt Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Dawn Goforth (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawn Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Lane Rainwater, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie C. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1959 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Bee Hardin, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Chuck) Spurling, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nickolas Ealie Burton, stillborn (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Franklin Cravens, Casey Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orval Riggs, Campbellsville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Hawkins, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Carroll, 47, Russell County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Kay Wethington, 57, Adair Co., KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Imogene Sallee Huff, Taylor County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Powell, 86, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Joe Spears, 54, Casey Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathaniel Taylor, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvadene Sharp, 75, Liberty, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Gosser, 86, Russell Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce H. Tucker , Taylor County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman -Sluggo- Curry, Green Co., KY native/Taylor Co. KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Burton Lucas, Russell Co., KY/Marion Co., IN native (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don R. Moore, 80, Taylor County, KY/Adair native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Coffman, 72, Louisville, KY/Casey County KY native (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolores Parson, 82, Adair County, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doyle Kelson Bishop, 93, Green Co., KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvenois Kirk, 69, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genevia Harden, 89, Columbia, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerri Watts Phillippe, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Burton Kerns, 95, Columbia, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry H. Corbin, 78, Greensburg, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Callinan, 64, Dunnville, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Hines Francis, 75, Edmonton, KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Lynn Dial, formerly of Columbia, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lovella Dotson, 94, Exie, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee Hood | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin (Shorty) Hall, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Antle, (1967-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Lane, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Leigh Vale, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wallace Edward (W.E.) Bohannon, 83, Columbia, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Cravens, 91, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:45amCTNational Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7, 2010.
Thank you to Adair County's teachers for all you do for students! -Phyllis Curry
| (ID:8216, Comment)
8:00amCTAbsentee voting machine open
The Adair County Board of Elections will meet Monday morning April 26, 2010 to open up the absentee voting machine. We should be ready to start voting by 9amCT on this day. The absentee machine will be available to voters who will be out of the county on election day only. Absentee voting hours are April 26, 2010: 9am-4:30pmCT. April 27 thru May 17, 2010: 8am-4:30pmCT. The first three Saturdays in May, May 1, May 8, and May 15 office hours will be 8am to 12pmCT. Thank You,s/Sheila Blair,Adair County Clerk, Adair Co. Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2801. | (ID:8027, Comment)
Adair Citizens whose property suffered flood damage asked to come to Adair Annex for assistance filling out report forms | (ID:8229, Comment)
Adair County Judicial Center: Court for today
There are No (0) court case(s) scheduled before Judge James G. Weddle in Adair Circuit Court today. There are 56 (56 case(s) scheduled before Judge Mike Loy in Adair District Court .
The new Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. To check latest updates and future schedule, click on Kentucky Court of Justice/Adair Co., KY
| (ID:8235, Comment)
Absentee voting machine open 8am-12pm noon CT. Clerk's Office. 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. For qualified voters who will be out of county Election day, May 22, 2012. | (ID:17122, Comment)
10:00amCT Children's Story Hour at Adair County Public Library
At the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, at 10:00amCT. Children's Story Hour is each Wednesday at 10:00amCT. -ALEINA MILLIGAN, ACPL Children's Librarian. | (ID:7805, Comment)
Funeral services in Greensburg, KY, for Charles Thomas Scott, 75 Green Co., KY | (ID:8226, Comment)
1:00pmCTHomeschool Story Hour
Homeschool Story Hour with Miss Aleina is every Wednesday at 1:00pmCT at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472. Everyone is welcome, whether homeschool or not. | (ID:7809, Comment)
Funeral services in Burkesville, KY, for Vennie Wright Melton, Cumberland Co., KY native | (ID:8232, Comment)
2:00pmCTFuneral services in Edmonton, KY, for Ruby Evelyn Jeffries, 94, Metcalfe Co., KY | (ID:8221, Comment)
Funeral service in Burkesville, KY, for Mrs. Nora Williams Davis, Cumberland Co. native | (ID:8231, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:7813, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival May 2-5 at Melson Ridge United Baptist
Revival at Melson Ridge United Babtist Church, 3082 Melson Ridge Road. In the Melson Ridge Community (Cundiff) of Adair County, KY, starting May 2 -5, 2010, at 6.30pmCT nightly. Brother Dwight Coffman Evangelist. Special singing nightly. Every one is welcome. -Nadine Baker | (ID:8205, Comment)

 

































 
 
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