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New Look at LWC: Mashed Potatoes and a Victory Bell

Water tower gets first new paint in 15 years. Victory bell, which once rang for basketball victories, being relocated to a tower in LWC Quadrangle.
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From Lindsey Wilson Public Relations

COLUMBIA, KY. - When Lindsey Wilson College students returned to the liberal arts college in August they were greeted with campus improvements.

The water tower located behind Biggers Sports Center received a facelift and includes a fresh Lindsey Wilson College logo, and an alumni victory bell tower is under construction on the campus quad.


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Each logo on Lindsey Tower is 60 ft x 15 ft



2016-08-30 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo from Lindsey Wilson Public Relations.
The water tower located behind Biggers Sports Center received a facelift this summer. The completed artwork includes two identical LWC logos that are more than 60 feet in length and 15 feet tall each. - Lindsey Wilson College Public Relations

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Egypt CC Homecoming 18 Sep 2016 celebrates 140th year

Homecoming will feature service/His Heart Quartet/Homecoming Potluck meal
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The Egypt Christian Church, 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY, will be celebrating 140 years of continuous service at their homecoming on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Pastor Paul Patton announces that the Homecoming Worship Service will begin at 10amCT with special guests His Heart Quartet. Other features of the worship service will be recognizing the new members of the church, the babies born since last homecoming day, and remembering those members that have gone to be with the Lord during the past year. A pot luck meal will be served at noon in the church fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to attend and a special invitation is extended to former ministers, former members and all friends of the congregation. The church is located at 4855 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY. - Willie M. Feese, Jr.


2016-08-30 18:04:24 | Comments | Printable version

5 Adair FFA students win 1st place award at State Fair

Sam Baker, Mason Carter, Preston Cundiff, Dylan Hancock, and Matthew McCarol do incredible job restoring 1947 Farmall Tractor
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By Wes Feese
Media Relations, Adair County Schools

Five Adair County High School juniors recently took home a first place award at the Kentucky State Fair for their incredible restoration of a 1947 Farmall tractor.

Sam Baker, Mason Carter, Preston Cundiff, Dylan Hancock, and Matthew McCarol began work on the project almost a year ago, and continued their efforts even during summer break, finally finishing the job in July. It was a laborious undertaking, according to Hancock.

"We had to sand off the old paint, take care of all the mechanical issues, because it had a busted head gasket and the starter needed to be repaired," Hancock says. "We basically had to redo the entire electrical system. Then once we got it running, we put on two coats of primer and two coats of paint, then put the decals on."

The work paid off, as the boys won first place honors in the best Agriculture Mechanics Exhibit at the fair.



2016-08-30 16:09:58 | Comments | Printable version

Wonders why Columbia doesn't have farmers market pavilion

Joyce Coomer writes:
Metcalfe County Farmer's Market - That's a really nice building. How come Columbia doesn't have one? - Joyce M. Coomer.
About: Metcalfe County Farmers Market Pavilion


2016-08-30 16:06:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Appeal of Adair Co. Wet/Dry election dropped

The Vote Stands
Legal council for the group appealing the wet/dry election in Adair County, has filed for voluntary dismissal with the Court of Appeals - essentially withdrawing the appeal.
The election stands. Thank you, Shannon Sexton, Progress in Adair Co. (PAC) Chair


2016-08-30 13:42:04 | Comments | Printable version

Anonymous source says drinking water problems nationwide

' . . . we all can research the issue with today's technology. Then act! Water is life, for all creatures!' - ANON

Anon writes:
Agree with the taste quality of our water right now a report should be sent to all homes paying for municipal water. However this problem of Cyanobacteria is hardly isolated to our area. Over 20 states are dealing with this issue in the country, now.

Perhaps we as a nation better get heads up on something we take for granted in America, access to clean water, at command. With out being political or detailed about the cause of this bloom, bacteria, we all can research the issue with today's technology. Then act! Water is life, for all creatures!

Fluoride is another great concern of mine, added to our water, again to not get political, or detailed, research. - Anon
Comments re article 85334 Mitzi Bault wonders if there are health issues with water


2016-08-30 13:17:34 | Comments | Printable version

FRYSC to host volunteer training Tue 6 Sep 2016 for CIS

Campbellsville Independent Schools' Family Resource and Youth Services Center will host volunteer training on 3pm-4pmCT/4pm-5pmET, Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at the FRYSC Center, which is located at Campbellsville High School, 230 W Main Street (campus address), Campbellsville, KY. To become a volunteer in the District, parents and caregivers must submit paperwork and attend a training session. After a background check is completed, parents can become eligible to volunteer during various school activities, field trips and classroom events. For more information, call FRYSC Director Sue Crabtree at (270) 789-2718. Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer, Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS)

2016-08-30 12:55:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Adair Co. ABC currently has three pending license applications

Adair ABC urges anyone wanting a package liquor store license in the county to get their applications in as soon as possible
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By Shannon Sexton, Deputy Adair ABC Commissioner

The Adair County ABC currently has these three pending license applications:
  • Coomer's Trading Post LLC located at 4950 Fairplay Road, has applied for an NQ Malt Beverage License with the NQ-4 add on license.
  • Breeding Country Mart located at 14332 Burkesville Road, has applied for an NQ Malt Beverage License.
  • Ridge Runner Liquors LLC located at 10 Rattler Curry Road, has applied for Quota Retail Package License and NQ Retail Malt Beverage License.


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2016-08-30 10:34:00 | Comments | Printable version

Wonders why home filter system works when CAUD's doesn't

Water, ice tastes great from refrigerator door, he writes.

Ralph Waggener writes:
On the subject of our water, I have a question. Why can my refrigerator water and ice filter take care of the bad taste and color and the filtering at the Taylor County filtering site not filter our water? Just wondering, - Ralph Roy Waggener
Thanks. Others are wondering the same. Assume by "Taylor County filtering site" you mean CAUD's Adair County Water Treatment plant located just over the line on Griffith Springs Road. According to those in Coburg getting water from a Taylor County System - don't know if it's Campbellsville or Green Taylor - their water does not have the seasonal bad taste. Their only complaint is that it occasionally tastes of too much chlorine.


2016-08-30 10:01:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Misty Valley singing at Tabor CC Sun 4 Sept 2016

Misty Valley will be in concert at Tabor Community Church, 1477 Fairplay Road, Columbia, KY on Sunday night, September 4, 2016 at 6pmCT. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. - Patticia Hadley

2016-08-30 09:31:51 | Comments | Printable version

Math a different way: Seniors engage in data-driven debate

'In the end, no winner or loser was declared, which was part of the point. You might not change anyone's mind, but I want them to at least be able to intelligently defend their own views. I thought they did a good job. They took some of the math they've learned and did something different with it, which is what they'll do in college and in their careers.' - debate sponsor Andrew Reliford
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By Wes Feese
Media Relations, Adair County Schools

It's been more than six months since Adair County voted to go "wet" and end its long-standing prohibition of alcohol sales, but the debate raged on last week at Adair County High School in Andrew Reliford's fourth period transitional math class - a senior-level course that incorporates math concepts into real-life situations.

"The idea is to use statistical data to back up your arguments, not just your opinions," Reliford explained before his class began. "The goal is to know how to form an argument that's based on numbers and facts. You're going to believe what you're going to believe, but be able to back it up."



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2016-08-30 09:19:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Campbellsville Baptist Church 225th Anniversary 25 Sep 2016

Special service/video/potluck/and tour of early church sites
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By Betty Jane Gorin
News from Campbellsville Baptist Church

The Campbellsville Baptist Church, 530 N Central Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, is celebrating 225 years of ministry in its combined 10amCT/11amET, Sunday morning service on September 25, 2016. The most senior members and those whose membership is the longest will be honored.


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2016-08-30 08:16:08 | Comments | Printable version

Heartland Parkway project nearing completion in Adair Co., KY

$6.99 million project includes 2+1 road design. Thursday, crews will begin to remove the barrels, opening the alternating passing lanes.
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By Amber Hale, Public Information Officer

SOMERSET, KY (Tue 30 Aug 2016) - Crews are nearing completion of the Heartland Parkway (KY 55) project in Adair County.

The $6.99 million project includes 2+1 passing lanes from the Columbia Bypass (mile point 15) to the Adair/Taylor County line (mile point 22). A 2+1 road design has a continuous three-lane cross section with alternating passing lanes.


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2016-08-30 07:49:35 | Comments | Printable version

Mitzi Bault wonders if there are health issues with water

Mitzi Bault writes:
As many know I have had to battle cancer for many years. We are now buying water from Columbia/Adair County Utilities District which we cannot drink or cook with. I'm wondering if it is safe to drink. At the present time I have open sores on my feet. I am worried that our water is not safe to bathe with or to brush my teeth. Doctors have asked me about our water. I am in a study with my oncologist in Louisville and a Doctor who went back to England. They have been asking me for Water reports for some time. Adair County needs to wake up. I for one am quite tired of hearing it is safe. I want more proof that it is. - Mitzi Bault
Comments re article 85326 Trilby Vance sends information on source of drinking water


2016-08-30 07:32:03 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. hospital board meetings 30 Aug 2106 - AGENDA

Budget for FY 2017 on Agenda
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The Adair County Hospital District and Adair County Public Hospital District Corporation Board Trustees will hold concurrent regular meetings at 6:30pmCT, Tuesday, 30 Aug 2016, in the basement of the Adair County Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY.


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2016-08-30 06:49:06 | Comments | Printable version

Traffic Advisory: KY 55 blocked in Washington County, KY

Area residents may want to plan alternate routes. This location on KY 55 is just north of Springfield on KY55 Bloomfield Road - the scenic route. - CM

By Chris Jessie, Public Infortion Officer
KYTC, District 4, Elizabethtown

(5:39amCT, Tue 30 Aug 2016) KY 55 is completely blocked north of Springfield, KY near Shay Lane due to a utility pole being knocked down as the result of a vehicle crash. The closure is expected to last through mid-morning. Updates will be posted.
Watch CM this morning for updates


2016-08-30 06:34:38 | Comments | Printable version

Bob Barnes relief for Louisiana rolling out Wed 31 Aug 2016

Donations have ranged from used fan to $1,000.00
Next earlier article, this story:Bob Barnes putting together relief shipment for flood victims. Also, see: Donate to Louisiana flood victims through Franklin Motors. That relief leaves on Friday, 2 Sep 2016.

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com(c) story

Bob Barnes has notified CM that his truck loaded with relief supplies for the Louisiana Flood victims will be leaving the parking lot at Sign America (former Walker Florist and Meadow Hill Inn) 409 Burkesville Street, Columbia, KY sometime between 2pm-5pm, Wednesday, August 30, 2016. His phone number, from earlier story, is 270-250-4073.


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2016-08-30 06:26:00 | Comments | Printable version

Bethelridge man airlifted to UK after pickup accident

Casey county injury collision occurs early Sunday morning

By TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

LIBERTY, Ky. (Tue 30 Aug 2016) - Tpr. Adam Likins is investigating a collision that occurred Sunday, August 28, 2016 at approximately 3:45amCT, 4 miles south of Liberty on KY 837. 67-year-old Tommy Valdez, of Bethelridge, KY was operating a northbound 1995 Ford pickup when he lost control, left the roadway and struck a tree. Valdez was airlifted to UK Medical Center. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.



2016-08-30 06:11:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Today, TUESDAY with CM - 30 Aug 2016

Haiku by Robert Stone for August 30, 2016:
Those who care for us
do not always see our cares
though they look closely.
--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 30 August 2016.
-1000 haiku countdown finished, now for some more days, Day 1813



2016-08-30 05:03:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 30
Happy Anniversary, Dennis and Renee Reeves (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Don and Fran Neat (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Rollin and Stella McQueary (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Sam and Julie Avery (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Tony and Vonda Derman (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Becky Burton Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Christy Burton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Polston (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Parnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Smith Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Raylan Kayde Isabelle (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Skylar Shoultz (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois McAnelly, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Edward Hughes, Adair Co. native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Lee Engle, KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Allen, Raywick, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ocie Hill Long, Taylor Co., KY native (1919-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie B. Childers, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Eugene Campbell, Adair County, KY (1943-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wayne Coppler, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Keltner, formerly of Columbia, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Rigney, Casey County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Max Cameron Taylor, Cane Valley, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delmer E. Roy, Russell County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernell Bennett Yates, Green County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma T. Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Henrietta Holbrook Hall, Burkesville, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harmon Munday, 84, Adair Co., KY, Metcalfe native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Sam Potts, Adair County, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Diane Jessie, 57, Edmonton, KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Garrett, 45, Campbellsville, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Calvin K. Eastridge, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylvia M. Camp, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rita Jean Patterson , Green County, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Harris, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. Kessler, 92, Greensburg, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard C. (Jack) Richardson, 86, Liberty, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lesa Feese Rich, 55, Canton, GA (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lester Earl Sneed, 74, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Matthew Joseph Tress, 85, Louisville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Garmon, 70, Columbia, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Creon Melson (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 30, 2016
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTAll Day Today: Time to Opt-In for CodeRED Weather Warnings. - Mike Keltner STORY/DIRECTIONS | (ID:42805, Comment)
6:00amCTAdair Farmers Market. TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS. is open TODAY 6am-10amCT (or until sold out) at the Adair County UK Extension Service, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY. | (ID:42806, Comment)
7:00amCTAdair Recycling Center, 32 Service RD, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782
OPEN 7am-3pmCT Monday through Friday. CLOSED Saturdays & Sundays. - Teresa Spencer | (ID:42807, Comment)
Time to check CM YARD SALES. Yours not listed? Send now.. | (ID:42808, Comment)
8:00amCTClinton County Farmers Market 19 Mountain View Parkway, Albany, KY. (1 Jun-29 Oct. Closed during US 127 Yard Sale) 8amCT to sellout, Tue-Fri-Sat. | (ID:42809, Comment)
Praise Assembly of God Food Pantry, Tuesdays 8am-1pmCT (Recurring Event) Praise Assembly of God, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. Ann Burton Murphy | (ID:42811, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at at Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY. No (0) Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. Two (2) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Fifty-five (55) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. One (1) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. One (1) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. One Hundred Seventy-Seven (177) Court Event(s) in Circuit Court. Two (2) Court Event(s) in District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:42817, Comment)
9:00amCT Adair Food Pantry, 203 South Monroe Street, Columbia, KY
Open 9am-12pmCT, Tuesdays, Contact: Stephanie Long, Director, 270-250-2847 | (ID:42812, Comment)
10:00amCTThe "Susan & Carol, Unscripted" show, live. FM 99.1 radio
Topic/Guest: TBA
Susan Chambers & Carol Perkins (Sunday with CM Columnist) | (ID:42813, Comment)
Handsome Little Puppy loves to play, is very friendly
Adoptable now at Green River Animal Shelter

Green River Animal Shelter is the first place to look if your dog is lost. You'll always find a variety of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats ready and eager to join your family.
Green River Animal Shelter open today, 10am-5pmCT. GRAS, 455 Appleby Drive, Columbia, KY. You can help. Adopt. Volunteer. Give Time, Donate Money. Give needed supplies. Encourage the staff at GRAS who are doing such a wonderful job!
Stop in and see the progress we're making. Thanks, KIM TUCKER
(See Animal control pickups and GRAS dogs for adoption in CM Animals - CM | (ID:42818, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42814, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, Greensburg, KY, for Ronnie Earl Ray, Sr., 61, Green County, KY (1954-2016) | (ID:42795, Comment)
3:00pmCT Metcalfe County Farmers Market Open Each Tue 3pm-7pmCT. Fri - 8am-1pmCT or until sell-out.
This evening: Entertainment with Ken Scott and Lil' David Froggett.
In Market Pavilion across from Metcalfe County Extension Office, 422 East Street, Edmonton, KY. | (ID:42822, Comment)
5:00pmCTADAIR COUNTY BAND BINGO - at Adair Band Bingo Building - Doors Open 5pmCT - Close 10pmCT Bingo is each Tuesday and Friday. Open 5pm-10pmCT/6pm/11pmET, in the Adair Band Bingo Building, 50 Shady Lane (Bing Map/Direction from Anywhere) Columbia, KY. License # ORG0002285. Five Regular Games, Pull Tabs, and Much More. Concessions available at all sessions. (Sponsored) | (ID:42815, Comment)
Chimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:42816, Comment)
6:30pmCTAdair County Hospital Board regular last Tuesday meeting, basement, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. - Neal Gold. AGENDA | (ID:42819, Comment)

 

































 
 
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