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Grew up at Chance, KY. Would love reunion

About: Scenic Adair Co., KY: Chance for a Reunion at last Chance KY by Billy Joe Fudge

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

I grew up going to Chance Store until I was 12 years old when my parents moved away. I had soda pop, slices of bologna and cheese with crackers. My Dad got gasoline from a hand-operated pump.

I remember it all very well.

I would love to have a reunion.

s/Lonnie Coomer

Thanks. We'll forward your letter to the event's creator. -CM


2010-05-08 18:06:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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Patricia Ann Scott receives MSW at Campbellsville University



2010-05-08 - Photo by Dr. Gary Lane. Campbellsville, KY
Patricia Ann Scott, center daughter of Murray,right, and Juanita Scott, left, of Columbia, KY, received her Master's degree in Social Work at Campbellsville University on Friday night, May 7, 2010.

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ACHS Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Concert far exceeds goal

Click on headline for story plus photos by Doyle Lloyd
LIST of PERFORMERS

The first ever Adair County High School Jazz and Percussion Ensemble Concert, under the direction of Mr. Tom Case, far exceeded the expectations of the organizers, Doyle Lloyd, Band Booster President said.

"We expected maybe 50 people to come to the event," he said, "and we would have been happy with 100," then added, "several of us made estimates, and we all thought the number was over 200!" The event was held Thursday evening at Adair County Middle School Gym/Auditorium.


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2010-05-08 17:43:18 | Comments | Printable version

Lindsey Wilson College caps off largest class in school history!

Dr. Begley is speaker. Over 2,500 at event. Jeremy Lord of Springfield, MA., and philanthropist Kendrick McCandless of Campbellsburg, KY receive honorary doctorates. College has two significant 'firsts,' below.
COMPLETE LIST OF SPRING 2010 GRADUATES
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By Duane Bonifer
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - Members of the second half of Lindsey Wilson College's Class of 2010 were encouraged to "keep reading and keep meeting people who can have a positive impact upon your life" at Saturday morning's spring commencement ceremony.

Lindsey Wilson capped off its largest graduating class in the college's 107-year history at Saturday's spring commencement, held before more than 2,500 people in the college's Biggers Sports Center.


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2010-05-08 17:12:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Complete list of Lindsey Wilson Spring 2010 graduates

The following is a complete list of the 200 degrees conferred today, Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 10amCT, in a historic commencement at Biggers Sports Arena, 360 Spickard DR, on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College.
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Commencement story with other photos


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2010-05-08 17:05:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Obituary: Remus Curtis Howard, 87, Adair Co., KY

He was a native of Butler Co, KY and a highly regarded member of the the Adair Co., KY community. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 6097. He was a member and past master of the Columbia Masonic Lodge and was a member of Mark Twain Shrine Club. He was a member of Columbia Christian Church. He was retired from TransAmerica DeLaval and was an avid golfer and gardener

Remus Curtis Howard, 87, Columbia, KY, died Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 12:30am, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.

The funeral service will be Monday, May 10, 2010, at 11amCt, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, with Bro. Terry White officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY, with full military honors by VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the funeral home. Masonic Rites will be at 7pmCT, Sunday, at the funeral home, conducted by Columbia Lodge 96.


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2010-05-08 15:34:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

CU Awards 474 diplomas to graduates in 2009-10 ceremonies

STUDENT HONORS: Co-valedictorians for May 2010 were: Jessica Kathleen Boggs of Whitesburg, KY, Melody Renee Hall of Rockfield, KY, Jessica Gaile Johnson of Murray, KY, Joshua David Mears of Owenton, KY, Christina Louise Miller of Danville, KY, Robert Lee Myers of Campbellsville, KY, and Amber Renee Wimsatt of Elizabethtown, KY, who also received 4.0 grade point averages. Salutatorian for May 2010 was Esther Catherine Middlekauff of Barnegat, NJ, who had a GPA of 3.997

By Joan C. McKinney
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Dr. Ron Lewis, a member of Campbellsville University's Board of Trustees and former United States representative, quoted Sir Winston Churchill as he spoke at Campbellsville University's commencement today.


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2010-05-08 13:57:42 | Comments | Printable version

House Fire East of Columbia, KY causes moderate damage

By Donald Hare
News from the Adair Co. Fire Department

The Adair County Fire Dept responded to a residential home fire on Friday, May 7, 2010, at around 11:30pmCT to 4747 Russell Springs RD, Columbia, KY, to a residence occupied by Carrie McClintock.

The home had moderate damage to two bedrooms, There were 11 firemen on the scene for around 45 minutes and the cause of the fire is still not determined.


2010-05-08 08:19:50 | Comments | Printable version

CU graduates 1st Master of Social Work students

Campbellsville University has 474 graduates for academic year 2009-10
Carver School of Social Work Master of Social Work Graduates include: Anne Cook Adcock of Somerset, KY.; Juliana Marie Brown, Kristina Lynn Cooper, Aimee Renee Morris, Tracy Monique Murray and Lesley Renee Smith Newton, all of Campbellsville, KY; Nancy Danelle Draper Coomer of Jamestown, KY; Misty Renee Curry of Greensburg, KY; Baerette Leeann Bishop Daniel of Lewisport, KY; Phoebe Ann Dewar-Williams of Elizabethtown, KY; Allison Michelle Driskell of Hardinsburg, KY; Gloria Jean Greynolds of Liberty, KY; Shannon L. Ryan Nottingham of Leitchfield, KY; and Tony Michael Rutherford and Patricia Ann Scott, both of Columbia, KY


By Joan C. McKinney
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Fifteen students made history tonight at Campbellsville University as the first class of master of social work graduates from the Carver School of Social Work and Counseling since it moved to Campbellsville University from Louisville in 1998.
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2010-05-08 07:22:23 | Comments | Printable version

Fan mail: Rebecca has great future ahead

About: Fan mail for Rebecca Montgomery

Rebecca:

We are so proud of you! You have a great future ahead of you.

s/Mike, Linda, and Lydia Tiller


2010-05-08 06:59:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Today, Sat., May 8, 2010 is Stamp Out Hunger! day

Leave a sturdy bag of non-perishable foods next to your mailbox, todayA reminder to go to the store or go to your pantry and get at least a dozen or more cans of food to contribute to Stamp out Hunger! campaign by the United States Post Office. Carriers will be picking up donations today, Saturday, May 8, 2010.

To help Stamp Out Hunger! in Adair County this year, simply leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, like canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal, next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on May 8. Food items should be in non-breakable containers, such as boxes and cans. Mail carriers will pick up the donations and deliver them to the local food bank.

Or, if you prefer, the food can be taken to the Columbia Post office, 800 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY.

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2010-05-08 06:26:20 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky Mesonet records historic rainfall event

Adair County's 9.51" of precipitation 2nd highest of any of 49 Kentucky Mesonet recordings for May 1-3, 2010. Dr. Stuart Foster says historic event such as this happens only every 100-200 years.
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News from Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY - The heaviest rain from this weekend's historic precipitation event fell across a corridor from Bowling Green to southeast of Lexington, according to data recorded by Kentucky Mesonet stations.

The Mesonet station at the Western Kentucky University Farm recorded 10.17 inches of rain within 36 hours from Saturday morning to late Sunday afternoon. Second highest rainfall was recorded at Columbia, KY, in Adair County, with 9.51".


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2010-05-08 06:04:40 | Comments | Printable version

2010 LWC Spring Commencement underway

Chancellor John B. Begley will address 91st Commencement today at 10amCT, at Biggers Sports Arena, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY
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By Duane Bonifer
News from Lindsey Wilson College

COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson Colleges 2010 spring commencement activities got under way Friday evening on the A.P. White Campus.

The LWC School of Professional Counseling held a pinning ceremony for its students undergraduate and graduate students, the Lindsey Wilson National Alumni Association held the annual Senior Banquet for graduating undergraduate students, and the colleges annual baccalaureate service was held in Biggers Sports Center.

The colleges 91st commencement ceremony will be held at 10amCT on Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Biggers Sports Center, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY. LWC Chancellor John B. Begley will give the commencement address.


2010-05-08 04:36:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College

Special News, Ads, for Saturday, May 8, 2010


TODAY, SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010
is STAMP OUT HUNGER DAY!

Remember to go to the store or check your pantry for canned goods you can spare to feed the hungry in Adair County. USPS Carriers will be picking up canned goods at your mail box today. Or, if you prefer, take donations to the Columbia, KY 42728 Post Office at 800 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, this morning.

Countdown to the Primary Election, 2010

10 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
75
Voters had voted absentee by machine
at 4:04mCT, Friday, May 7, 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:


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A Flood Reminder from Judge Ann Melton
Judge Melton would like to remind all residents they can come to her office for assistance filling out Flood Damage Reports. The data will added to reports already sent 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.



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Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 8
Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Janie Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jason & Melena Lacy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Michael and Megan Staten | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Richard and Betty Burris (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ann Young (May 8, 1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryce Farris (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy BIrthday, Danny Hammond | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dello Jessee (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Eula Goetz | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jonathan Begley (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristal Bunch | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda A. Grider (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Logan Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marcus Foster (1985) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelby Elizabeth Jones | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Julia Francis (Judy) Franklin, Taylor Co., KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dr. Joe Tilford Pettey, Russell County, KY (May 8, 1922 - September 30, 1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bettie Jean Chelf Benningfield, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Lee Byrd, Dunnville, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James T. Emerson, Casey Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank J. Rowe, Adair Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Alton Brewington, (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton Eugene Bradshaw, 54, Russell Springs, KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Edwards Stitzel, 93, Green County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin C. Brown, Adair County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Hatter Hines, Casey Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lana Bryant, Casey County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linken Alexander Close, Taylor County, KY (May 8, 2014-May 8, 2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Coffman, Casey County, KY, (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer Beaty, Casey County, KY, Adair native (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Eddie V Walker, Taylor County, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Nina Mae Riddle Jarvis, 96, Burkesville, KY (1919-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Mitchell Reed Jeffries, Greensburg, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamella Ann Harrison Harper, Edmonton, KY (1967-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barry Michael Reynolds, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John R. Blankenship, 77, Russell County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett Allen Coffman, 48, Hustonville, KY (1968-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Young, 40, Green County, KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Boyd Meece, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Deward Dean Davis, Casey County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fannie England Hall, 91, Taylor County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Gilpin, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Andrew R. Westholm, 37, San Francisco, CA (1985-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blanche Grider, Russell Co., KY (1920-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Warriner, Russell County, KY (1974-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chasity Lynn Studivant, 46, Edmonton, KY (1974-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delbert E. Jewell, Green County, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennie Lee Johnson, Casey County, KY (1950-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald (Jerry) Alvin Holt, 76, Columbia, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James D. Coffey, Adair County, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey P. (Jeff) Wilkerson, 68, Columbia, KY (1956-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan Williams, 24, Taylor Co., KY native (1997-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marsha Lee Jackson, Crocus, KY, native (1943-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mechelle Denise Giles, 57, Columbia, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Carrie Lewis Dobson, Green Co. KY (1917-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Retter Bailey, 72, Adair Co., KY native (1950-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bobby) Cave, Jr., 77, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Alan Wolford, 66, Liberty, KY native (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vivian Perkins, 84, Burkesville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2010
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:00amCTToday is the U.S. Post Office's Stamp Out Hunger Day!
Leave non-perishable foods for carrier pickup. DETAILS
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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:8030, Comment)
A waste tire amnesty program
Opportunity to get rid of waste tires will be available 7am-4pmCT, Thursday, and May 6 and 7, and 7am-12noonCT, on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at the Kentucky State Highway Department, 103 Service RD, Columbia, KY, Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton and the Adair Fiscal Court has announced.

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Purdy Baptists Church will have car wash at 806 Jamestown ST, Columbia, Ky
Purdy Separate Baptist Church will be having a car wash Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Advance Auto, 806 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY, starting at 8amCT-1pmCT. All donations will go to Relay for Life. | (ID:8250, Comment)
Dr. Ron Lewis commencement speaker at Campbellsville University Commencement
On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Campbellsville University's undergraduate commencement will feature Dr. Ron Lewis, former United States Representative who serves on the CU Board of Trustees. The ceremony begins at 9amET/8amCT in Powell Athletic Center, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY | (ID:8262, Comment)
9:30amCTRelay for Life Corn Toss Tournament at VFW Hall
The Adair County Fiscal Court Employees Relay for Life team will have a corn toss tournament Saturday, May 8, 2010, at the VFW Building, 411 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY Sign-in begins at 9:30amCT and the tournament begins at 11amCT Winners receive fifty percent payback. All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Adair County. For more information contact Lisa Lee at (270) 384-4703. -Lisa Lee | (ID:8045, Comment)
10:00amCTCommencement at Lindsey Wilson College, Biggers Sports Arena, 360 Spickard DR, Columbia, KY | (ID:8219, Comment)
Flood cleanup kits available for qualified homeowners
Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton and Emergency management Director Greg Thomas, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, have made available a limited number of cleaning kits for individuals who sustained damage to their homes in last weekend's flood. The kits are only available to individuals who have filled out forms at the Annex building this week for damage to their homes.These kits are only availab flr citizens who are stil in the process of Cleaning their homes. The kits can be picked up at the Adair County 911 Center at 107 North High Street, Columbia, KY, on Saturday morning 8, 2010, from 10am to 12 noon CT. | (ID:8259, Comment)
3:00pmCTCampbellsville vs. Georgetown, MSC Softball Tournament, LW Park
Game at 3pm at Lindsey Wilson Park, in the Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 820 Hanley LN, will determine opponent for Lindsey WIlson College in the championship game at 5pmCT. | (ID:8256, Comment)
4:00pmCTBAFVD Annual Fish Fry and Auction
The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department will be having their Annual Fish Fry / BBQ Chicken & Auction on Saturday, May 8, 2010, beginning at 4 pmCT. The auction will begin at 6pmCT. If anyone would like to donate any auction items please contact Linda Affolter at (270) 250-2192. The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department is located at 290 Fire Department, approximately 13 miles south on Highway 61 from Columbia. Banners will be posted.-Brandon Harvey | (ID:8227, Comment)
5:00pmCTChampionship Game, MSC Tournament, Lindsey Wilson vs. winner of CU/Georgetown game, LW Park
Game at 5pm at Lindsey Wilson Park, in the Lindsey Wilson Sports Complex, 820 Hanley LN. Lindsey Wilson wins championship with victory. Extra game at 7pmCT if Lindsey Wilson loses. Winner goes to NAIA National Softball Tournament. | (ID:8257, Comment)

 
































 
 
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