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Daily News for Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Says her family has nothing but praise for WRH Marsha Walker writes: My family has nothing but praise for WRH. We have always gone there for our medical care and received only the best from the doctors, nurses, aides and other support staff. My husband's life was probably saved at WRH on one occasion. My mother has received the very best of care there many times.Comments re article 53447 Says we have proven we cant run a hospital time to sell 2012-07-31 21:20:44 | Comments | Printable version
Commends Wendy Gousha for simplifying complex issues Jon Halsey writes: Thank you Ms. Gousha. Along with the late, great Milton Friedman (whose birth anniversary is today) you have a gift of explaining the complex in eloquently simple, easy to understand terms.Comments re article 53446 The petition is to give the voters chance to vote on hospital tax 2012-07-31 21:15:28 | Comments | Printable version
True Harmony will sing at Antioch UMC, Aug. 5, 2012 Adair County Sunday night singing True Harmony willl be singing at Antioch United Methodist Church, 8157 Burkesville Road, Columbia, KY in the Sparksville community of Adair County,, Sunday, August 5, 2012, at 6pmCT. Bro. Troy Elmore and the congregation invite everyone to come join us for a great night of fellowship. - Angie Murphy 2012-07-31 21:08:23 | Comments | Printable version
Says we have proven we can't run a hospital; time to sell Brandy Smith-Thompson RN writes: In regards to Mr. Halsey we all understand that everyone wants the hospital to stay open yet no one wants to put forth a effort to do what needs to be done to get this accomplished. If the 3.7 tax does not take place because of these petitions do you not realize that the banks can and will enforce a tax at a much higher rate? I am not sure how you do math, but 3.7 is a lot less that the 10 to 20 that the banks will implement. I admit no one likes a tax, and most feel that it is horribly wrong. The point is we owe the debt. No matter how the debt accumulated we still have to get it paid. We need to stop the blame game and fix the problem period. Selling to a bigger corporation is what has to happen. We have already proven that we do not have what it takes to maintain and run it as a county owned business. Sometimes it is hard to let go of our pride, but the bigger man can admit when he can't handle something or when it fails. - Brandy Smith-Thompson RNComments re article 53437 Being for the hospital vs position on tax 2 separate issues 2012-07-31 20:22:15 | Comments | Printable version
The petition is to give the voters chance to vote on hospital tax Wendy Gousha writes: We should all be very thankful for the staff at Westlake for the job they do everyday and for the hospital. No one in this community wants the hospital to close nor have anyone lose their jobs.Comments re article 53437 Being for the hospital vs position on tax 2 separate issues 2012-07-31 20:17:43 | Comments | Printable version
Vicky Pike says enthusiasm for Tax Recall running high Click on headline for item with copy of petition as filed in Adair County Court Clerk's Office Vicky Pike, one of the five members of the Recall Petition Committee seeking to recall the recent 3.7 cents per $100 of accessed property value tax levied on the taxpayers of Adair County by the Adair County Hospital District Board says that demands for petition forms is running high. "At Knifley, one store need more forms when we learned that the two pages they had were already filled up," Pike said. Each of the pages has space for 16 names."That's 32 names at just one store," she said. Only 755 names are needed to get the issue on the November 2014 ballot. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 17:47:03 | Comments | Printable version
Opening Day for Adair school employees is August 7. 2012 Certified employees start day with breakfast at Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College; Classified employees start with breakfast at Adair County Elementary School By Phyllis Curry, Instructional Supervisor News from Adair County School District All Certified Employees of the Adair County school system are to report to Lindsey Wilson College's Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY, Tuesday morning, August 7, 2012 for Opening Day. Breakfast and registration will begin at 7:30amCT. There will be a general session that begins at 8:30amCT, followed by the keynote address by Tara Brown, The Connection Coach. Ms. Brown will bring her message on connecting with every student, one connection at a time. Following the keynote, Superintendent Alan Reed will speak to the staff to kick off the 2012-13 school year. The session at LWC will end around 11amCT. Lunch will be on your own and then all staff will report to their respective buildings for safety training and technology curriculum updates. All Classified Employees are to report to Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, for breakfast and a short meeting at 8amCT, before reporting to their respective buildings. - Phyllis Curry 2012-07-31 17:00:07 | Comments | Printable version
A sincere thank you from Gerald and LaVerne Reliford Gerald and LaVerne Reliford writes: It would be impossible for us to personally thank everyone who took part in our benefit on July 28. There was such overwhelming and humbling response from the community. 2012-07-31 16:49:29 | Comments | Printable version
Hunter Durham commends Boys Golf on Dale Hollow showing Hunter Durham writes: Excellent start, to come in 4th behind three very large schools and private school was great. - Hunter DurhamComments re article 53425 ACHS Boys Golf Place 4th In 2012 Dale Hollow Invitational 2012-07-31 16:42:15 | Comments | Printable version
Attorney General Jack Conway Issues opinion The Hospital Recall Petition is already underway. Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton has received an opinion from Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway. A complete copy is at Judge Ann Melton's office, Suite 1, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The opinion essentially contains these two items:
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ACHS Open House is 6pm-7pmCT, Aug. 6, 2012 UPDATED: The hours for Adair County High School Open House, will be 6pm-7pmCT, Monday, August 6, 2012. For one hour only, not two as previously posted. By Ann Young Adair County High School, 526 Indian Dr. Columbia, KY, will be having New Student Registration - for students who are new to the school district and were not enrolled in Adair County last school year. This will be at the high school on Monday, July 30, 2012, and Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 8am-2pmCT Parents may call the ACHS Counselor's Office at 270-384-2751 to set up an appointment. Adair County High School will also be hosting Open House, 6pm-7pmCT, Monday, August 6, 2012, Students may pick up their schedule at this time. - Ann Young 2012-07-31 16:04:22 | Comments | Printable version
Wants elected officials to save hospital Let's not take the easy way out on this issue writer says. Mike Newton writes: Well written commentary by Doug Beard! I also agree with the comments submitted by the WRH staff . . . it strongly indicates how much they care.Comments re article 53429 Agrees with commentary on WRH by Doug Beard 2012-07-31 15:32:01 | Comments | Printable version
Hospital agenda for tonight amended with 2 new Items added emailed by Cheryl Wall of Westlake at 3:07pmCT, today, July 31, 2012:
2012-07-31 15:23:00 | Comments | Printable version
Being for the hospital vs. position on tax 2 separate issues Everybody is for the hospital, writer says. But being for the tax or against it, for the purposes it is to be used for, is an entirely separate issue, Jon Halsey says " . . . to set up a false position and then argue against it is a well honed trick of too many of our politicians today, especially those who seem to think that the voting public is ignorant and will react emotionally instead of logically." - JON HALSEY By Jon Halsey Personal commentary The staff at Westlake make an excellent point but one which all of us who have posted previously agree with. I haven't read any letter that proposes or even remotely suggests that the hospital is not needed. However, to set up a false position and then argue against it is a well honed trick of too many of our politicians today, especially those who seem to think that the voting public is ignorant and will react emotionally instead of logically. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 15:09:36 | Comments | Printable version
Somerset Community College, WKU sign admissions pact By Cindy Clouse News from Somerset Communtiy College SOMERSET, KY - Students now have a seamless path to a four-year degree that leads through Somerset Community College and Western Kentucky University. SCC and WKU today signed a joint admissions agreement that will give students access to a full range of resources at both schools and create a smoother transfer process. The agreement was signed by SCC President Jo Marshall and WKU President Gary Ransdell at SCC's Harold Rogers Student Commons. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 14:14:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Sachin Kirtain named head tennis coach at LWC By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Sachin Kirtane has been named the head men's and women's tennis coach at Lindsey Wilson College - athletic director Willis Pooler announced on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 14:09:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Wilbert Bragg, 59, Knob Lick, KY (d. July 30, 2012) He was a member of a respected North Metcalfe, KY, family, the son of the late Leon and Minnie Avil Bragg Wilbert Bragg age 59 of Knob Lick, Kentucky died Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home. Funeral services will be held 1pmCT, Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Cedar Flat Cemetery. Visitation is 4pm-8pmCT,Wednesday at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 13:58:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Kathy Downey writes supporting Doug Beard position on WRH Kathy Downey writes: Doug, Great job with the article...totally agree. You could not have stated it better. We definitely need a hospital, it could be the matter of life and death for any of us due to not having the time to get elsewhere and without Westlake we will all be putting our lives and our entire community at GREAT risk!!!!!!!!!!! --Kathy DowneyComments re article 53420 Preservation of WRH most serious situation seen in years 2012-07-31 13:45:33 | Comments | Printable version
Westlake Regional Hospital Employees write To the citizens of Adair County: How many of you reading this right now has ever had a medical crisis involving you or someone you love? I would be willing to wager that the vast majority of you have at least known someone who has needed immediate medical attention. We also will never know when this might occur to us in the future. Therefore, this letter pertains to each and every person living in this county. As you all know, our hospital is having extreme financial problems. And as I'm sure many of you know, it has been proposed to reinstate the hospital tax to the people of Adair County. I realize that many people are opposed to a tax. However, I would like for you to take a few minutes of your time to consider exactly what we're dealing with. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 13:35:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Cocanougher reunion held at Perryville Community Center By Mike Crain The 37th annual Cocanougher Reunion was held Sunday, July 29, 2012 at The Perryville Community Center. About 55 people attended. A bountiful potluck meal, sharing of announcements, genealogy, picture taking, talking, fun, games, hugs, kisses, story telling, meeting new folks and greeting old friends and family, prayer requests, and a few tall tells were among the highlights of the day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 10:56:26 | Comments | Printable version
Local artists to participate in new Frankfort arts festival Jeff and Henrietta Scott, Columbia, KY, chosen to participate FRANKFORT, KY. (July 15, 2012) Jeff and Henrietta Scott of Columbia, KY, have been selected to be exhibitors in the first "Art in the Gardens at Liberty Hall", a fine arts fair, on Labor Day weekend, September 1-2, 2012, in downtown Frankfort, KY. Nearly 50 of the region's finest artists and artisans have been invited to take part in the fair, which will be staged in the gardens of Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson Street, Frankfort, KY. Admission is $3 daily. Throughout the two-day event, visitors may browse booths that offer items as diverse as ornate glass objects, playful handcrafted dolls, and intricate scrimshaw designs. Art in the Gardens will offer a diverse variety of goods, including colorful silk scarf, a cutting board crafted from native woods, or a pot decorated with designs imprinted by delicate horse hair.There will be live music, children's art, open houses at Liberty Hall and the adjacent Orlando Brown House, food vendors, and downtown Frankfort events. 2012-07-31 09:18:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Agrees with commentary on WRH by Doug Beard Melissa Burton-Harden writes: I could not agree more with Mr. Beard's article. He has shared some of my exact thoughts and stated them very well. - Melissa Burton-HardenComments re article 53420 Preservation of WRH most serious situation seen in years 2012-07-31 09:03:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Hospital Board meets tonight: Update on negotiations on agenda Updated agenda adds two items emailed to CM at 3:07pm Today, Tuesday, July 31, 2012: Items added: 6. Proposal for Bond Counsel and 7. Settlement Agreement with State of KY Medicaid The hospital board meeting tonight, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, will include an update on negotiations for the sale of the assets of Westlake Regional Hospital, which will follow an Executive Session. The full agenda follows: Adair County Hospital District Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 6:30pmCT Westlake Regional Hospital, 901 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY
2012-07-31 08:48:29 | Comments | Printable version
Mary's House: With strong finish, Goal can be reached on target  Latest numbers for Mary's House - For MONDAY, July 30, 2012:Posted to total July 30, 2012, $1,475.Here are the latest figures to date: - Total - received and in hand - $27,060.00 - Goal - to start construction, by August 1, 2012 - $40,000.00 - Needed - in next 2 days: - $12,490. Click on headline for story with photo of a heartwarming effort by Vacation Bible School students By Fran Neat Money continues to come in to Mary's House, and we are very hopeful now that the goal can be reached by August 1, 2012. Wouldn't that be encouraging to everybody to meet this goal even in face of these times? With a strong finish, we can raise the final $12,940 which must be banked before construction begins on this home for this wonderful family. If you haven't participated yet, why not today? If you've already given, maybe you'd like to make a second donation (some already have) to make sure we reach the goal by August 1, 2012. Here's how you can help - please don't wait! - Mary's House: the story and the contacts: Cane Valley Christian Church, along with a group of concerned citizens, is raising money to build a new house for Mary McGuffin, a single, working mother with seven children, whose house recently burned. All donations will be escrowed until 100% of the funds are raised. Land and labor have already been donated. Checks are to be made to Cane Valley Christian Church Benevolence Fund with a memo of "Mary's House." Please make all donations by August 1 so that construction can begin. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the people listed below: - Jim Flowers - 270-634-1696; Melissa Fudge - 270-634-3603; Don Neat - 270-250-1512; Larry Neat - 270-789-7830; Debbie White - 270-384-5481We invite you to join us in this endeavor to provide Mary and her children with a new home. Many people are "on board" and very eager to help God bless Mary through this building project. God uses people, and He wants to bless others through you. As you respond to His prompting, you will be blessed!You may send your donations to either of the following: - MELISSA FUDGE, 480 Fire Department Lane, Breeding, KY 42715Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, - Larry Neat, Chairman, Home Building Project - LARRY NEAT 2012-07-31 08:07:22 | Comments | Printable version
Travel north: All lanes of Kennedy Bridge open By Andrea Clifford News from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Contract crews completed their work on the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 across the John F. Kennedy Bridge at Louisville, KY around midnight last night. All lanes of I-65 in both directions are now open on the bridge. 2012-07-31 06:45:25 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Boy's Golf Place 4th In 2012 Dale Hollow Invitational Indians place 4th in competition with 25 teams from across the state. Great performances from Riley Grant (74), Alex Durham (78), Daniel Rarey (80), Trey Garmon (87) and Blake Maupin (87). Austin Cundiff, competing as individual has 81! By Steve Burton, Coach News from Adair County High School Boys Golf On Monday July 30, 2012, the ACHS Boy's Golf Team made a successful season debut by placing 4th in the Dale Hollow Invitational held at Dale Hollow Golf Course at Dale Hollow Lake State Park, 6371 State Park Road, Burkesville, KY. The field consisted of 25 teams from all around the state of Kentucky. The Indians carded a score of 319 to place them 4th behind Bowling Green, Louisville Male, and Champion Louisville Trinity. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-07-31 06:42:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
(Ad) Adair Farmers Market, Tues/ 6am-10amCT, July 31, 2012 The Adair County Farmers Market The Adair County Farmers Market current hours for 2012: Tuesdays, Two Sessions at 6am-10amCT AND 3pm-6pmCT AND Fridays 6am-10amCT. Saturdays, 7am-11amCT By Wayne Armitage We've got some of the best tomatoes of the season, already, today. Margie even has boxes for canning. We've got a limited supply - but of excellent quality - of green beans. Better hurry on down if you want those. Here's what's here at 6:00amCT
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District Governor Don Dykman speaks to Columbia Rotary club Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Ellen Zornes The Columbia Rotary Club met with Don Dykman, District Governor for Rotary International District 6710, at its regular biweekly meeting. Don spoke to the club concerning this year's goals. Columbia Rotary Club meets the second and fourth Mondays at 5:30pmCT, usually at LWC Cramner Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY. We invite anyone interested in learning about Rotary or joining our club to attend any meeting. Current membership includes: Ted Caldwell, Hunter Durham, JD Zornes, Jerry Holt, club president; Dick Fitzpatrick, Ellen Zornes, Phil Hanna, Kaye Bowman, Dawson Cunningham, Max Downey, Mary Keltner, and George Kolbenschlag. - Ellen Zornes 2012-07-31 05:03:08 | Comments | Printable version
Today, TUESDAY with CM, July 31, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for July 31, 2012: Objects of desire--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 31 July 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 322, in progress Countdowns:
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(Ad) Yard Sales growing with really big ones to start Three big, multi-party yard sales are scheduled already for the last weekend before the start of school. Here's one just posted:Trudy Crabb writes: Yard Sale at 2206 (Google Map/Directions) and 2230 (Google Map/Directions) Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY, this Friday, August 3rd from 7 am-4 pm and Saturday August 4th from 7 am-noon. All proceeds will go towards the building fund of the Victory Community Church, now meeting at 107 N. Reed St. Columbia, KY. -Trudy CrabbTo see current Yard Sale listings, Click to CM YARD SALES Text only yard sales are FREETo see what's Free and what's Paid: Rates & Terms 2012-07-31 04:34:54 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 31 Happy Anniversary, Pen and Amy Waggener (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Stacy and Zack Giles (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Gribbins (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Austin Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Kelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carrie McQueary | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Young | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Connie Roution | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Vance | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Belden (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erin England (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Georgia Hatfield and Nadine Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Marshall | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jill Smith (July 31, 1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Micah Abbott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Morgan (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Morrison | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Elizabeth Lemmon, Adair Co., KY In Memory Birthday, Snow Lloyd , Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Huey Lee York, Somerset, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina Pearl Melton Norris, Cumberland Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winnie Lou Walters, Russell County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Coe, Jr., 84, Russell County, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Travis (Tater) Pyles, Columbia, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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