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Daily News for Thursday, August 9, 2012
Artists and crafters to display/sell at Homeplace festival By George Kolbenschlag Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY, is inviting artists and crafters to participate in the Homeplace Fall Heritage Festival 8am-4pmCT, Saturday, September 8, 2012. Last year's festival drew more than 1200 visitors. The arts and crafts display and sales will be under cover and is open to all locally produced art andcraftwork. No resale items are permitted. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 19:28:45 | Comments | Printable version
Higher taxes and water bill Says he understands distrust and concerns if same people who put hospital in jeopardy are same ones who would regulate any taxes Stephen Collins writes: Ed, it has been my experience that most people would pay more if they see the value in the product or service. I ask the question what is the value of higher taxes, higher water bills etc. Where is the money going, how is it spent, and why should anyone pay higher anything without knowing the benefits of it. Last question: Are the same people that put the hospital in jeopardy the ones that will regulate the taxes? If that be the case, I fully understand the reason for all the distrust and concerns for peoples of Columbia - Stephen Collins 2012-08-09 17:19:38 | Comments | Printable version
Maybe exaggerated, he says, but on his planet too high John Ford writes: I may have been prone to exaggeration, Ed, but my last water bill was $138.93 for a residential water meter. Maybe not doubled, but on my planet it's way too high. - John FordComments re article 53632 On the hospital - Follow the money people Follow the money 2012-08-09 16:57:11 | Comments | Printable version
Mr Reed's journal: Adair Co. has so much to be proud of Young men setting the bar: Chris Yates, Cameron Campbell, and Jordan Young Click on headline for story with photo By Sherry Stotts Mr. Waggener, Just thought I would share a little information on Chris Yates with you. I still stay in touch with both Chris and Cameron, and Chris was thoughtful enough to send me some very interesting photos taken recently during his internship in Washington, DC. The obvious one is of Chris and Ron Paul. The other is Chris and George Ayittey who is the leading authority on economic development in Africa. Chris tells me that he plans on using Mr. Ayittey's research and adding to it for his senior thesis. Another go-getter from Adair County is Jordan Young. Jordan is in a band called Mona, and they are really getting ready to hit it big, I think. You can download their album on itunes and Amazon, and if you like good rock, it's the ticket. Adair County has so much to be proud of, and these young men are setting the bar! - Sherry Stotts 2012-08-09 16:02:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Mary's House reaching goal: A breath of fresh air Jon Halsey writes: FANTASTIC!Comments re article 53635 Marys House 2012-08-09 15:55:37 | Comments | Printable version
Blue Raider Danny Caluag's Olympic Journey comes to end By Dan White News from Lindsey Wilson College Using points from five heats, the four cyclists with the lowest total score from each group advance to the semifinals. Caluag finished as high as fifth in his eight-man field, but will not advance to Friday's competition. The collegiate BMX national champion tallied 29 points, while the highest scoring qualifier for the next round had 18 (Switzerland's Roger Rinderknecht). Sixteen athletes are left vying for a gold medal after starting with 32 riders. Both the semifinals and finals will be completed on Friday. 2012-08-09 15:43:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Hunter Durham: High School ROTC is a great project Hunter Durham writes: The High School ROTC is a great project. I have twin step grandchildren who were very active in the Army ROTC in Louisville and were flag bearers at numerous events. They both graduated with honors and one joined the Army is getting his training now and other twin is going to Western on a full ROTC scholarship. - HUNTER DURHAM 2012-08-09 15:29:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Mary's House goes over the top at 11:30amCT, August 9, 2012 A RED LETTER DAY: Mary's House fund passes Start Contruction goal of $40,000!!! By Fran Neat We have "groundbreaking" news!!! $40,472, but as you said, we'll need more for hidden costs and to furnish the house with furniture. The groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for next Thursday, August 16, at 6pmCT on Beechtop Road. (We are in the process of getting the Street & Number from Justin Bailey, the Adair County 911 Mapping and Addressing Coordinator. Hope to have it a few days before the event.) Mary and the children, as well as the committee, will be there. The public is invited to attend. And, I know you'll be there!!! We are in the process of getting the Street & Number from Justin Bailey, the Adair County 911 Mapping and Addressing Coordinator. - FranIf you want to help with the hidden costs, furniture, and a contingency fund: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 13:27:13 | Comments | Printable version
VFW Commander Joe Hare endorses ROTC program for ACHS By Joe Hare Personally I would love to see a ROTC at the high school and will do anything I can to help or promote it. I also will do all I can to encourage our VFW Post to assist as well. We have a lot of civic minded members that I feel sure will be right there to help. Mr Reed knows my number and where I live, all he has to do is let me know what we need to do. Let me say what a blessing this would be to see our young people involved in such a program, and promoting our country. It should be all about the students and their actions. - Joe Hare Veteran Patriot Guard Rider VFW 6097 Commander Comments re article 53622 Supt Reed explains why at first at least it will be an Army ROTC 2012-08-09 13:19:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Billy Joe Fudge writes: Save Our Hospital . . . if "We the people" are going to be stuck with the debts of the hospital, whether it is open or closed, then you'd better believe that We the people" should own the hospital. - BILLY JOE FUDGE By Billy Joe Fudge Now we are down to one option if we want to save our hospital."We the people" in the form of the Adair County fiscal court must assume control and ownership of the hospital. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 13:15:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
On the hospital: Follow the money, people. Follow the money Comments from John Ford I invite you to move back and help pay the taxes that the previous administrators AND board members have saddled us with. We all agree that we need a hospital...the problem is how do we keep it and pay off the debts also. Most people here have already resigned themselves to the fact that they are going to be paying more taxes. when you add that to the doubling of our water bills and a slow economy I expect to start seeing businesses and people leaving for greener pastures. A handful of people benefitted from the rape of this community hospital. follow the money people, follow the money - John FordOne note from Ed Waggener We're sure Mr. Ford must be utilizing hyperbole to make a point in using the phrase, " . . . the doubling of our water bills." Here on my planet, there was a small increase in water rates, but absolutely, positively, no "doubling." -ED 2012-08-09 13:13:50 | Comments | Printable version
Jon Halsey asks: Exactly what are we being asked to fund Comments on Comments re article 53624 Guest Editorial The County Needs a Hospital Now and Forever By Jon Halsey The author makes some excellent points. However, For the life of me I can't find anywhere on CM's pages or in the local print media where a single soul has even remotely suggested that we do not need a hospital. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 12:43:07 | Comments | Printable version
Emmaus Reunion Group will meet at Victory Community Church The Emmaus Reunion Group, "The Truth Seekers" will meet at 6:30pmCT. Friday, August 10, 2012 at Victory Community Church, 107 N. Reed Street, Columbia,KY. Everyone is Welcome! - Trudy Crabb 2012-08-09 11:43:15 | Comments | Printable version
Brown family will sing at Arnold Corbin home in The Flatwoods The Brown Family will be singing at the home of Arnold Corbin on 174 Corbin Rd, Columbia, KY, at 6:30pmCT, Friday, August 17, 2012. Everyone is invited to join us for singing and fellowship. We are in The Flatwoods near Petty's Oilfield Supply. - Arnold Corbin.. 2012-08-09 11:35:10 | Comments | Printable version
Any tally on the numbers signing the hospital tax petition recall? Mary Keltner writes: Any tally yet on the number of signatures collected on the hospital tax recall petition? - Mary KeltnerNot officially. Not from Victoria Pike, herself. We'll post when she announces the totals. - EW 2012-08-09 11:29:52 | Comments | Printable version
Lyda Kendall Rice, Sandy Hook, KY (1919-2012) She was a member of a large, highly regarded Elliott County, KY, family, and the mother of Bob Rice of Columbia, KY. Lyda was a member at Laurel Gorge Enterprise Baptist Church. She was a retired teacher Lyda Kendall Rice age 92 of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Wednesday morning, August 08, 2012 at St Claire Regional Medical Center in Morehead, Kentucky. Funeral services will be held 1pmET/12pm noon CT, Saturday, August 11, 2012 in the Chapel of Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home, 1260 N. KY 7, Sandy Hook, KY, with Brother Eugene Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Elliott County Memory Gardens in Sandy Hook, Kentucky.Friends may call from 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCT, Friday evening, August 10, 2012 and after 9amET/8amCT, Saturday until the service hour at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 11:04:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Site Based Council at CWC meets Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 Regular meetings are each second Monday at 4pmCT The Site Based Council at Col. Wm. Casey Elementary. 220 Gen. John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY meets in regular session on the second Monday of each month at 4pmCT. Members of the council for the 2012-2013 school year are: Patty Jones, Principal; Pam Geisselhardt, Teacher; Laura Keltner, Teacher; Julie Burton, Teacher; Jennifer Blair, Parent, and Brandon Bardin, Parent. The meetings are open to the public. Patty Jones, Principal 2012-08-09 10:31:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Rep. Ed Whitfield will meet with leaders on WRH crisis United States Rep. Ed Whitfield is scheduled to be at the Adair Annex basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, at 1:30pmCT, today, Thursday, August 9, 2012,to talk with community leaders about the Westlake Regional Hospital crisis. Among those invited are government and business leaders, the current Adair County Hospital Board of Trustees, city, county, and school and Lindsey Wilson representatives. The meeting is open to the public. Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton will preside. 2012-08-09 10:18:58 | Comments | Printable version
Guest Editorial: The County Needs a Hospital - Now and Forever I am no genius but I am smart enough to know that this is a "no-brainer". The county needs a hospital now and forever, so quit choosing sides and get down to saving it. Adair Co. is a progressive county and not having a hospital will set it back a century or two. - JOHNNIETTA JESSIE By Johnnietta Jessie A guest and CM endorsed commentary I grew up in southern Adair County and lived there for eleven years after my children were born. There has been a hospital in the county for as long as I can remember and I am 54 years old. The big questions are: - What are the elected officials willing to do to keep a hospital, and -The reasons Adair Co. needs a hospital need to be spelled out completely. It's a critical economic development factor When a business or manufacturing company looks at an area to expand to, they look at many different things before making their decision. The infra-structure (water, sewer, roads, electric, fire and police protection, garbage, and the stability of local government) of the city is examined to see if it will meet their needs. Next, school systems, medical care, housing are looked at, with entertainment and shopping being examined also. Adair Co. has made great strides in improving these things and will continue (I am sure) to improve as much as possible. So a hospital is critical to enticing new employers to this area. Minutes save lives As a former EMT, I know very well the most important reason a hospital is needed. Most people know the first minutes after a serious accident or illness are very critical in the recovery of the patient. While Adair Co. has an outstanding ambulance service, there is only so much they can do. The paramedics and emergency medical technicians are the first line of defense but a hospital is the next and then specialized care. If patients have to be transported many miles away for stabilizing care, their recovery chances go down. Every avenue needs to be explored Every avenue needs to be explored thoroughly and the citizens of the county need to know what is going on every step of the way because of the tremendous impact this has on everyone now and in the future. Each and every citizen in the county needs to stop and think about how this hospital has had a role in their lives, the lives of loved ones, or someone close. Daily life is harder right now and money has to be made to go farther but if taxation is the only way to save the hospital or needs to supplement the saving of it, then the elected officials with input from citizens need to decide how much the people can stand to pay. This is a "no brainer I am no genius but I am smart enough to know that this is a "no-brainer". The county needs a hospital now and forever, so quit choosing sides and get down to saving it. Adair Co. is a progressive county and not having a hospital will set it back a century or two. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN! I do not live in Adair Co. anymore but I still have lots of family there and many friends and I still think of myself as an Adair Countian. --Johnnietta Jessie 2012-08-09 08:57:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Supt. Reed explains why at first, at least, it will be an Army ROTC Superintendent Alan W. Reed responds to George Kolbenschlag comments Thank you, George, for recognizing that a well-run ROTC program, with its color guard, would bring instant pride to our students, eighth-grade through high school, and to our school district and community. As for Navy v. Army, the choice was apparent when I discovered that we already have an "Army Club" at ACHS with roughly a hundred members! I believe an ROTC program would help lower a drop-out rate that is currently unacceptable, and could decrease discipline issues significantly. Great hear your comments George. Surely Joe Hare has something he'd like to add to this topic of discussion! --Alan W. Reed, Supt.Comments on Superintendent Reed's Journal a great idea from George Kolbenschlag 2012-08-09 08:15:40 | Comments | Printable version
Mary's House will go over the top today! Just $168 to go! By Fran Neat The start of construction on Mary's House is now virtually assured. Just $168 is needed to reach $40,000.00 we were committed to have in hand before construction begins. We know we can finish the house, and it looks like the total will shoot right past $40,000 and give the room a few extras for the house. Thanks to everyone. We've seen God's Amazing Grace work right here at home! If you are planning an event to raise money for Mary's House, we will publicize it and more money is needed. Here's the Mary's House story and how you can still help - Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 08:08:01 | Comments | Printable version
Mackie and Jan's on stage The Flatwoods, Sat., Aug. 11, 2012 Mackie Jo Pennington and Jan Overstreet will be at the Flatwoods Diner, 1848 Wheeler Hill Road (formerly 6470 Burkesville Road; same place, new address because of new KY 61 - "The Columbia/Flatwoods/Chattanooga/Florida Highway") Open Mic starting at 4pmCT, Saturday, August 11, 2012. The show is free. - MATT BAKER. 2012-08-09 07:58:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Lee Ann Collins presents Community Trust scholarship at LWC Briana Bertram, the recipient, is a 2012 ACHS Graduate, the daughter of Irvin and Teresa Bertram, who will major in math education Click on headline for story, photo(s) COLUMBIA, KY - Lee Ann Collins has seen the difference Lindsey Wilson College makes in Columbia-Adair County. She attended the liberal arts college, as did her daughter, Natalie. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 07:12:56 | Comments | Printable version
LWC School of Nursing welcomes new assistant Click on headline for item with photo(s) By Duane Bonifer News from Lindsey Wilson College COLUMBIA, KY - Members of the Lindsey Wilson College Nursing Division gather Tuesday morning in the Dr. Robert & Carol Goodin Nursing & Counseling Center to welcome the program's latest assistant - a patient simulator from Laerdal Medical. The patient simulator allows students in the college's bachelor of science nursing program to learn how to treat patients. 2012-08-09 06:40:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
Campbellsville University's Dr. Brenda Priddy receives promotion  By Christina L. KernNews from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Dr. Brenda Priddy, dean of the School of Education and associate professor of education at Campbellsville University, has been promoted to professor of education, according to an announcement from Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University. Priddy and her husband, Lewis, are members of Immanuel Baptist Church and have two grown children: Michael of San Diego, CA, and Shawne of Fredericksburg, VA. She has three grandchildren: Tyus, Olivia and Chloe. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-09 06:28:06 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Yard sales keep coming in This one just posted: at 5:33pmCT: YARD SALE - Adair County - On Saturday August 11, 2012 we will be holding a two party yard sale on 501 Burkesville Street (Bing Map/Directions), Columbia, KY, at J & K Auto Care. We have clothing for women & juniors, and also children clothing from 18mo-10/12. We also have womens shoes ranging from size 6-9,including basketball&volleyball shoes. We also have tvs,books,movies,althetic supplies(knee pads,cleats,softball bats),childrens toys,and much much more. Our yard sale will begin around 7 Saturday morning and end when everything is gone! EVERYTHING MUST GO! Yard sale given by Whittney Ford & Brittany Edwards. - Whittney FordFor all this week's Yard Sales, Click to YARD SALES 2012-08-09 05:34:02 | Comments | Printable version
Superintendent Reed's Journal a great idea George Kolbenschlag writes to Superintendent Reed: Today's Journal is a great idea, Superintendent Reed. One of many fine ideas I'm sure we will see implemented during your tenure. But how about a Navy JROTC? There's a very active one at Russell County HS. We will give you a chance to get the Army off and running first though. - George KolbenschlagComments re article 53610 Superintendents Journal 1st Day of School August 8 2012 2012-08-09 05:12:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Do we need a hospital or a HOSPITAL? By Jon Halsey Personal opinion of the writer I can't shake the uneasy feeling that we haven't learned a thing from the recent and disastrous missteps. Most folks who when realizing that they need a vehicle will sit down, take a deep breath and decide what their NEEDS are and then try to find a vehicle that will best meet those needs. Utility, price and upkeep are usually at the top of the list. Color, style and keeping up with the neighbors may have the most emotional pull but eventually lose out to sound decisions. Unfortunately, I don't see or hear any discussion concerning what would best serve the community other than "OMG - We have to have a hospital!" Of course we do. But please let's use this opportunity to get input from Doctors and Health Care officials, who DO NOT have a vested interest in outcome, as to what type of facility would best serve our community today and in the realistic next 20 years or so. We can then and only then begin to create a plan to make it happen. The overly emotional knee-jerk reactions is part of the reason we are where we are today. - Jon Halsey 2012-08-09 04:41:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Maury's Riddle answer: 99 jars Crock Pot Apple Butter The Adair County Garden Club's coveted apple butter is finished except for a day of pricing and labeling. Stay tuned. By Maury Lewis The Adair County Garden Club now has 99 jars (pints and half pints) of our Crock Pot Apple Butter to sale to the public, but we have not had a day of pricing and labeling yet. We have 33 half pint jars of the sugar free for those that can't have sugar and the rest of the jars have sugar.(pints and half pints). I want to say thanks to all who were involved in the giving of the Apples, the picking of the apples, the peeling of the apples and the processing of the apples. melewi - Maury Lewis Comments re article 53601 Maurys Riddle Sounds like great afternoon snack 2012-08-09 04:34:40 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY with CM, August 9, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 9, 2012: When discontent spreads,--Robert Stone, Thursday, 9 August 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 331, in progress Countdowns:
Weather Today: Hazardous Weather Outlook issued at 3:15amCT, Thursday, August 9, 2012, includes scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, small hail, and cloud to ground lightning. For complete report, if any, click to: Hazardous Weather The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at 3:55amCT August 9, 2012 Today - A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.TonightThe Kentucky Mesonet is The Commonwealth's Official Source for Weather and Climate Data. Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor Quick links to Sunday with CM Columns - plus some - your comments welcome on editorial choices - added since Sunday, but appropriate to Sunday with CM, items: direct links to articles, columns, poems and/or photos possibly with other important links, are posted next:
2012-08-09 04:05:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 9 Happy Anniversary, Dan and Marty Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Harmon and Nancy Parnell (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Felicia VanArsdale (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Murphy (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Goodson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Lee Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilburn Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birhtday, Sandra Gosser Lawhorn (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Russell, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Adams, 89, former resident of Columbia, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maedell Whitlock, Adair Co., KY native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie (Bill) Ray, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Ruth Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday,Mr. James Bradley Thompson Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, August 9, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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