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Columbia/Adair Chamber banquet draws over 200
by Linda Waggener
Retired Speaker of the of the Kentucky House of Representatives and Adair County native son, Jody Richards, was guest speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Over 200 turned out for the business-focused event.
He reminded us of the good things of the past from his growing up years and his years of service in state government, and of the good things in our future. He said Columbia/Adair County has one of the finest qualities of life anywhere, outstanding public schools and a college with a strong, statewide reach, among many other assets.
He spoke of his mother Mary Richards who taught for nearly 40 years as both teacher and principal in the Adair County School system.
He said his dad was in construction and built the President's home at Lindsey Wilson and other buildings on campus.
He recalled that his father, Demaree Richards, owned a nice farm of bottom land on hwy 206, and after a rare flood in the area, the Adair County News headline read, "Heavy rains flood Demaree Richard's bottom."
He noted many changes in state government for the better, which, for one thing, allows for much greater citizen participation in state government. He said Kentucky has one of the best court systems in the nation.
KERA, the Kentucky Education Reform Act, is one of his most proud accomplishments - he said it improved all areas of education in the state.
He closed with an original poem that we hope to get a copy of and add to this report later. He and his wife Neva were greeted by many friends and kinfolks as the meeting came to a close.
Awards were passed out after the speaking was done. The winner in each category follows and photos will be linked to this story as they are processed.
Easton Bryant/North Century Pharmacy - Outstanding Professional / Business Man
Pam Scott/Lewis Transport - Outstanding Professional / Business Woman
313Maple Florist & Gifts - Outstanding Business / Industry
Vicky Pike/Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Farm - Outstanding Agriculturist
Teresa Bright/Adair County Extension Office - Outstanding Employee
Gina Baker/Downtown Days/Relay For Life - Outstanding Volunteer
Kirby Hancock/ACHS, Agriculture Teacher - Outstanding Educator
Jo Greene/First Choice Immediate Care - Outstanding Health Advocate
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Richards is guest speaker at annual Chamber banquet
2019-05-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Jody Richards, retired Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives and native of Highway 206 countryside of Adair County, was the guest speaker at the annual Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce banquet. He reminded the audience of over 200 what a good place we have to call home and what a bright future we have.
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FFA Officer team with their Outstanding Educator of the Year
2019-05-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Adair County FFA Officer team stood with their teacher Kirby Hancock who had just been elected Outstanding Educator of 2019 by the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce May 14. From left are Kyron Burton, Matthew Irvin, Hancock, Rebecca Heuser, Ty Cheatham, Ashley Hadley, Devan Burton, Elizabeth Stamper and Heidi McGrady. This is an important time of year for the Adair Future Farmers of America - their own annual banquet is tonight, May 16, 2019, when they will hold the silent auction as the annual fundraiser that allows the FFA chapter to participate in various competitions and leadership conferences.
Also nominated for the Outstanding Educator award were: Debbie Bradshaw, AC Primary Science; Cayce Davenport, ACHS Art Teacher; Paula Garrison, AC Primary Family Resources; Gerald Hadley, ACPC Assistant Principal; Macenzie Minton, ACMS Social Studies; Jennifer Perkins, ACPC FMD Teacher; Jeana Pike, ACES Language Arts Reading; Dr. Pam Stephens, Superintendent of Adair Schools; Jamie Thorn, LWC Recreation/Tourism/Sports; and Laura Willis, ACMS Science Teacher.
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Miss Vicky at Chamber banquet before secret was out
2019-05-16 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Before the secret was out - Vicky Pike, owner of Miss Vicky's Pampered Angus Ranch in greater Bliss, New Columbia, had won the Outstanding Agriculturist award - she chatted with friends at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet May 14, 2019. She was introduced by her best friend Cynthia Rowe.
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Awards - Easton Bryant with his sister Jennifer Kemp
2019-05-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Easton Bryant, owner of North Century Pharmacy in Columbia, won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional / Business Man of 2019 award. His sister Jennifer Kemp introduced him at the banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Easton and Jennifer, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, Senator Max Wise and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Nominees for the award also included Josh Brockman, Adair County Sheriff; Mark Dykes, president of the Bank of Columbia; Landon Edwards, Adair County PVA; Terry Harvey, owner of H & H Construction; Dr. Eric Loy, founder of Family Medical Centers; Mike Neal, president of Brown & Brown Insurance; and Richard Lee Walker, owner of Walker Real Estate.
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Awards - Pam Scott and her niece Jennifer Perkins
2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Pam Scott, president of Lewis Transport, won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional / Business Woman of 2019 award. Her niece Jennifer Perkins introduced her at the annual banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Pam and Jennifer, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Nominees for the award also included Luci Irvin, co-owner of Nanwood Market; Alexis Jennings, owner of 313Maple Florist & Gifts; Susan Loy of Barger Insurance; Ann Martin, president of First & Farmers National Bank; Lagene Sexton, co-owner of Adair Drug; Linda Waggener, founder of Columbiamagazine.com; Jacqueline Watson of Brown & Brown Insurance; and Gale Cowan, Adair County Judge Executive.
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Awards - Jo Green, winner, and associate Jenny Eastridge
2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Jo Greene/First Choice Immediate Care won the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Health Advocate award. She was introduced by Jenny Eldridge, marketing director, at the banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Jo and Jenny, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, and Chamber Director Ellen Zornes, and Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots. Also nominated for the Outstanding Health Advocate award were: Jordan Adams, Zilla Meals; Easton Bryant, North Century Pharmacy; Patricia Harper, Amedisys Home Health; Dr. Sherry Jones, Adair Family Medical; Dr. Eric Loy, Family Medical Centers; Eric Townsend, T.J. Health Columbia Clinic; Cheryl Wall and Charles S. Giles, MD & Associates.
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Awards - 313Maple wins Outstanding Business
2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
313Maple Florist & Gifts won the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business of the Year award. Mayor and good friend Pam Hoots introduced owner Alexis Jennings at the annual banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Alexis and Pam, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, and Chamber Director Ellen Zornes. Businesses and Industries also nominated for the award were: Rogers Trucking, Trifecta Print, Columbiamagazine.com, Edward Jones, Lewis Transport, MiMi's Shaved Ice, Morgan-Smith Industries, and Dairy Express.
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Awards - Vicky Pike is Outstanding Agriculturist
2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Vicky Pike, owner of Miss Victoria's Pampered Angus Ranch, won the Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year award at the annual Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce banquet May 14. Her good friend Cynthia Rowe introduced her. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Vicky and Cynthia, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes and Mayor Pam Hoots. Those also nominated for the award were: Donna Jones, co director of the Farmers Market; Ben Loy, Adair County Farmer; Charles Giles Sr, owner of G&G Motors; Sharon Burton, owner of Farmland Publications; Dr. Jacob Feese, Adair County Animal Hospital, and Alex Kelsay, Whayne Supply.
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Awards - Gina Baker wins Outstanding Volunteer
2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Gina Baker, volunteer for Downtown Days and Relay For Life, won the Outstanding Volunteer of 2019 award. She was introduced by husband Steven Baker, also an award nominee, at the annual banquet May 14. Pictured are: House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Senator Max Wise, Steven and Gina, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes and Mayor Pam Hoots. Those also nominated, including Steven for his work with Relay For Life, were: Jerald Bryant, Hoops for Life; Krystal Cundiff, J.O.Y. Ministries; Thomas Long, Adair County Jaycees; Mary Ann Loy, Columbia Sidewalk Committee; Cynthia Rowe, Columbia-Adair Food Bank and Natalie Vickous, LWC Bonner Program.
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Awards - Teresa Bright is Outstanding Employee
2019-05-17 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Teresa Bright, who holds several titles at the Adair County Extension Office, won the Outstanding Employee of the Year award. She was introduced by her friend and co-worker Tony Rose. Pictured are: Senator Max Wise, House Majority Floor Leader Bam Carney, Teresa and Tony, Adair CJE Gale Cowan, Chamber Director Ellen Zornes and Mayor Pam Hoots. Also nominated for the award were: Tina Parson, Community Trust Bank; Melinda Quinn, Adair County Treasurer; Keisha Baker, Bank of Columbia; Wes Bryant, First & Farmers National Bank; Jackie Collins and Jordan Staten, Brown & Brown Insurance; Angela Cowan, Morgan Smith Industries; Pat Darnell, AC Primary School; Julie Jennings, Lewis Transport; Whitney Kemp, Adair County PVA; Craig Lasley, City of Columbia; and Josh McKinney, WAIN Forcht Broadcasting.
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Eula Helm had a response for Jody
2019-05-20 - Cranmer Dining Center, LWC - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Retired Speaker of the of the Kentucky House of Representatives and Adair County native son, Jody Richards, was guest speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Eula Helm had a comment for him after his speech where he spoke about his Dad's farm known in his boyhood locally as Demaree's Bottom. Mrs. Helm and family owns that place now so she and the speaker had a good visit about it. She and her grandson, Nick Bright, were there for her daughter, his mother, Teresa Bright, who won the Outstanding Employee of the Year award.
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