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Chamber Insights: Complete Issue for December 2007 In the December 2007 Insights issue
Chamber Insights December 2007 Welcome to Chamber Insights, the monthly newsletter of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. Editor: Sue Stivers, Executive Director Feature writers: Darrell Overstreet, Vonnie Kolbenschlag The Purpose of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce is to Promote and Enhance the Business, Cultural, Educational and Civic Well Being of Columbia and Adair County. Thought for the Month> "This Year's Success was Last Year's Impossibility" President's Message This is my last "President's Message" for the Chamber and it is hard to believe that two years has past so quickly. It has been such an honor and a great privilege to serve as president of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. It has been such an exciting experience to work with so many wonderful people, Board members, Chamber members and Sue Stivers, the Chamber Executive Director. This is the time, by tradition, when the out going President lists all the accomplishments during the past two years. And it is true that a lot has gone on the past two years and many positive things have taken place. But as I have said before, many of the accomplishments took place by other folks and I was not directly involved. There are several things that I am very proud of that the Chamber has accomplished the past two years and one is a closer relationship with Lindsey Wilson College. As the result of a great idea of Ron Heath, and the work of other Board members and Chamber members, the past two years of the Wares Fair involved hundreds of Lindsey students and faculty and over 50 local businesses each year. A great way for the college people to see what our community has to offer. Another item that I am very proud of is the increase in Chamber membership. We have the largest membership ever and we are having the largest attendance at our monthly membership meetings and other events. Sue Stivers has done an excellent job in getting great speakers and the membership committee has worked exceptionally hard in recruiting members. I look forward to this being just a small stepping stone to where we will be in the next two years. Our Christmas in Columbia has made some changes. Charles Grimsley, for years did most all of the Christmas in Columbia by himself and did an awesome job, but he wanted to get some relief and the Chamber assumed the responsibility for the past two years. Dave Johnston assumed the Chair of that Committee and along with other Board members and a host of volunteers made that event very successful. The Roadside Park continues to be something that I am very proud of. Richard Phelps and Sue Stivers have done an awesome job in getting grants and donations for walking trails, shelters and play ground equipment. Richard continues to spend a lot time in seeing that the park looks great and provides a nice area for the entire family to enjoy. We can also talk about "The Folklore of the Old West festival and the Labor Day "Buy, Swap and trade Days that Charles Grimsley has chaired for a number of years. We should be proud to have these events in our community. The Chamber has welcomed many new businesses to our community by having ribbon cuttings with a lot of our Chamber members participating.This year has been our 50th Anniversary. Richard Phelps did such a wonderful job in preparing the highlights for the past 50 years and presenting those to the Chamber. I want to thank Lindsey Wilson college for a great Chamber Christmas Party just a couple of weeks ago. Also a special thanks to Patricia Harper, who is the chairperson of that event. I cannot say enough thanks to Dr. Gerald Chafin and the Lindsey Wilson Singers for their performance. And a big thanks to everyone who attended the party. These events and happenings have been just a few of the things that take place daily at the Chamber. There are so many folks, Board members and general membership, who work for our community and get no or very little credit for what they do. These folks deserve our thanks and appreciation. I ask everyone to help me welcome, Donna Stotts, as the new Chamber President. Donna has tremendous energy, great ideas and I know will be a great president to lead the Chamber the next two years. Under Donna's leadership and her commitment to the job and most important her commitment to Columbia and Adair County, we will see great things from the Chamber and our community. I look forward to working with her and serving as a Board member under her leadership. "Donna, congratulations and you have our support". I must thank Sue Stivers, who has put up with me for the past two years. "Sue, I thank you very much for your support and dedication to our community". Again, let me thank you for allowing me to serve these two years as Chamber president. During these past two years we have seen lots of things take place and I thank God that He has allowed me to be a part of the happenings, not just as President but as part of the community. With all the things taking place in our community now and in the future we can say, "Columbia, KY, A Great Place To Call Home". A Special Thank You to Local Businesses Christmas in Columbia was once again an outstanding event. It was a big success and the day's activities came to a close with the Parade "Under the Lights". According to many folks, it was one of the most beautiful parades in recent years. Without the cooperation of the business community, "Christmas In Columbia" would not be a reality. The Chamber would like to express their appreciation and say a special "Thank You" to the businesses for their financial support of the 17th Annual Christmas In Columbia festival. The Corporate Sponsors were: Adair Progress Bank of Columbia Burton Stone - Central Kentucky Realty & Auction Columbia/Adair Co. Jaycees ColumbiaMagazine.com Community Medical Community Trust Bank Community Voice Duo-County Telephone First National Bank Franklin Motors Gaddie Shamrock Garrison Construction Hi-Temp Graphics Insurance, etc. - Jimmy Reliford Key Mortgage Lewis Transport McDonalds Stotts Construction - United Citizens Bank WAIN WHVE Sponsors for the Old Fashioned Carriage Rides which added much enjoyment for folks of all ages and as always was a big hit. The Carriage Ride Sponsors were: Barger Insurance Central Bookkeeping Community Medical Community Voice Durham & Zornes Grimsley Jewelry Harris & Harris, Attorneys Jeffries Hardware Jimmy Reliford Lewis Transport Lynn's Service Station Reed Brother Insurance Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Walker Realty Our special thanks and appreciation is extended to Don Franklin Ford-Mercury for providing the beautiful automobiles for many people in the parade and to Dan Franklin for serving as Chairman of the transportation committee. The Franklins have provided the vehicles for the past several years. Thank YouThank You Our gratitude and appreciation to Ben Arnold for the use of his downtown buildings for the vendors of Arts, Crafts, Baked Goods, etc. Without the use of these buildings, this activity could not be held. Special thanks to McCammish Manufacturing, IMO Industries, Flavor-Rich and the Little League Park for the use of their parking lots for the parade line-up. Another activity held during December was the Annual Christmas Party. This is a time for Chamber members to get to know each other, have time to fellowship, enjoy fun and entertainment. Our Special Thanks is extended to Lindsey Wilson College for being the Corporate Sponsor. The food was wonderful and the Lindsey Wilson Singers, under the direction of Dr. Gerald Chafin, was absolutely superb. Absolutely a great evening!! The Door Prize Sponsors for The Christmas Party: Bank of Columbia Barger Insurance Agency Central Kentucky Realty Community Trust Bank - Dairy Queen Duo-County Telephone Family Home Health First National Bank Flowers 'N Things Hallmark Julia's Flower Garden Kessler Mortgage Key Mortgage Co. Lloyd French McDonalds OK Country Cooking Sheila's Country Junction Shoreline Communications 92.7 The Wave & 99.9 The Big Dawg Sonic United Citizens Bank Wendy's We truly appreciate our local businesses and wish you a Merry Christmas and that 2008 will be your best year ever. Your continuous support for the Chamber of Commerce and our Community is a great gift. Commerce and the Christmas Spirit Shopping days and the countdown to Christmas is often measured in the realm of money spent. Commercial successes are evident and calculated with buying and selling. We live in an age of abundance of products that enhance and shape our physical lives to want these products. Christmas is the time for increased monetary commerce. But, Christmas has and continues to have another side. It has been and continues to be a spirit filled time when we remember those less fortunate with visits and donations, send cards to friends we seldom see, put extra effort into entertaining, and attend Christmas plays and concerts. We decorate-expressing through art an emotional side, we listen to instrumental music and cantatas, many that were composed years ago but are still inspirational. We feel the spirit that composers felt and wanted to convey through beautiful sounds. We share customs and carols from many parts of the world increasing our feeling for humanity. We view art masterpieces that communicate this spiritual feeling and nourish our souls. Forms of creativity and getting in touch with our spiritual side are apparent at Christmas. Increasingly, the search for meaning and purpose is a challenge and an opportunity facing commerce that depends only on products and profits. We get a glimpse with the Christmas Spirit that needs to be evident and infused in our lives all year long. A Salute to the 2007 Chamber Members Merry Christmas Chamber MembersMay you, your family and your employees have a wonderful Christmas and may 2008 be your best year ever! Thank You for making "An Investment in Your Community" and we look forward to your continued support of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. A ABS Voice and Data, LLC Brian Koenig A+ Plus Computers Thomas Wilson A & R Inspector Al Schubert Aaron Medical Center Dr. Phil Aaron Above & Beyond Pet Salon Melissa Magsam / Scott Burton Access Locksmith Service Ed Wigal Adair Automotive Supply Steven McKinney Adair Awareness, LLC Lisa White / Renee Reeves Adair County Animal Hospital S. Campbell / S. Rexroat, DVM's Adair County Jaycees Adam Roy, Pres. Adair County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin Adair County Bd. of Education Darrell Treece Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair Adair County Ex. Homemakers Kelli Bonifer Adair County Farm Bureau Ernie Rogers South Adair County Farm Bureau Michele Lewis North Adair County Fire Extinguisher Michael Glasgow Adair County Fiscal Court Judge/Executive Ann Melton Adair County Health Dept. Jelaine Phillips Adair County Public Library Lee Ann Jessee Adair County P.V.A. Office William Feese, Jr. Adair County Substance Abuse Ellen Zornes Adair County Water District Lenny Stone Adair Progress Paul Hayes Adanta Group Clinical Serv. C. Epperson/ R. Thompson AFLAC Jeffrey Humble Air Evac Lifeteam Sondra Keltner All About You Hair Salon Kathy Grant Arrow Exterminators, Inc. Charles Jones B Bank of Columbia Robert Flowers, Pres./CEO Barger Insurance Agency Susan Loy / Stephen Keen Barnes, Charles & Barbara Beard, Bea Bennett's Carpets, Inc. John Bennett Best Buy Clothes & More (Dixieland Productions) Sue Rowe Best Western of Columbia Jay Lad, Manager Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bob Belknap Bluegrass Cellular Lee Ann Chambers Bonifer, Kelli Bowman, Wallace Brock, Louise Brown, Janella M.D.P.S.C. Bryant-Hancock, Barbara CPA Bryant Realty & Auction Joe Bryant / Rodney Karnes Buffalo Hills Ranch Jim Leib Burton Ace Hardware Ron & Barbara Burton Burton Real Estate Murrell Burton C C & R Framing & Matting Charles Cole CAF on the Square Stephen & Ellen Hingle Caring Touch Massage Therapy Sonya Pearson Casey House Antiques Marla Shelley Catfish Plus Doug & Katie Campbell Central Bookkeeping Service June Parson Central Financial Services Tammy Morrison Central KY Realty & Auction Sandra Rowlett Central KY Window & Door Dicky Walker Century 21-Smith Realty Shannon & April Smith CertaCare Discount Pharmacy Mary Beth Hatcher Chandler's Office Supplies Bill Chandler Church of Christ (Southside) Hugh Gannon Circle "R" Restaurant David & Ingrid Hawkins City of Columbia Mayor Pat Bell Coffey, Joe & Ada Coffey's Veterinary Center Dr. Janice Coffey Collins, Jack & Margie Columbia-Adair County Industrial Authority, Inc. Columbia Dairy Dip Mila Newton, Mgr. Columbia Pharmacy David Bowman Columbia Landscape & Garden Jason Stotts ColumbiaMagazine.Com Ed & Linda Waggener Columbia Music Center Chris Bennett/Charles Green Columbia's Pro Massage Center Joan C. Dulworth Columbia Rotary Club Greg Phelps, Pres. Columbia 7th Day Adventist Pastor Dwayne Toppenberg Columbia United Methodist David Alexander Columbia Utilities Commission Jim Williams Columbia Woman's Club Yvonne Kolbenschlag, Pres. Community Medical Services Kaye & David Bowman Community Trust Bank Betty Moyers, Mgr. CompuTech Resources, Inc. Richard R. Grant Coop, Sara F. Corbin, Jason E. Country At Heart Missy Powell Country Quilters Kathy Jones, Pres. D D.A.V. Chapter #72 Johnie Parson, Pres. Damon's CTA Damon Hicks Day & Day Feed, LLC Anthony & Gary Day, Ray Brock Dixie Cash & Carry, Inc. Alan & Beth VanArsdale Dog Gone Classy Daryl & Trudi VanArsdale Doll House Day Care Donna Bryant Don Franklin Ford-Mercury Dan Franklin Downey Eye Clinic Dr. Max Downey Dreamland Motel, Inc. Brenda Williams Duo-County Telephone/Telecon Eric West, Dir. Of Marketing Duncan, Burbridge & Jones Family Reunion Committee Shirlene Ingram, Pres. Durham & Zornes, Attorneys Hunter Durham/J.D. Zornes E Ed's Small Engine Barn, LLC Edward E. Pipalski, Jr. Edmonds, Charley Edward Jones Investments Jim Flowers Enterprise Heather Craft Family Home Health Care, Inc. Patricia Harper Family Medical CenterDr. Eric Loy F Farmland Publications, Inc. Sharon Burton Feese, Phillip Fence Builders Mark Powell Fiesta Mexico Martin Valadez First National Bank Rickie Huntsman First Realty Auction, Inc./Sign America David Breeding Flowers 'N Things Betty Smith French, Lloyd Fudge, Melissa G G & G Motors, Inc. Charles Giles Gaddie-Shamrock, Inc. Roy & Doug Beard Garrison Construction Co. Lewis Garrison Giles, Charles S. M.D. Giles Foundation, Janice Holt Clara Metzmeier, Pres. Girl Scouts of America #896 Dana Walker Glass Mountain Ted Caldwell Golden Rule-Wilson Realty Christopher Wilson Goodin, Kim Grant Chiropractic Center Dr. Anthony Grant Grayson, Bobby GRAWL Shantila Rexroat, DVM Green River Kruzers Car Club Terry Farris, Pres. Grider, Shirley Grider Properties Tommy Grider Grimsley's Jewelry Charles Grimsley Grissom Funeral Home David Martin H H & H Building Contractors Terry Harvey H & R Block Linda Fitzpatrick Hadley, Tiffany Hallmark of Columbia Paula Eubank Hancock Tire Center Troy Hancock Harris & Harris, P.S.C. Mike & Laura Harris Harvey-Ellis Motors, Inc. James Harvey/James Ellis Heartland Community Church Robin Smith Heart's Image David Waltz Henderson, Margery M. Hi-Temp Graphics, Inc. Susan Rarey Highland Raku Studio Henrietta & Jeff Scott Holmes Bend Marina Resort David Butler Holmes Bend General Store Stevie ReRun Cornelison Hometown Building LLC Philip & Missy Dunbar Hoover Law Office Jeff Hoover/Kevin Shearer Hot Prints Screen Printing Daryl & Connie Kemp I Image Analysis, Inc. Ben Arnold IMO Pump Georgina Roy Insurance, etc. Michelle Estes J J & B Construction Jeff Hatcher J & S Boat Storage Steve McKinney Janes Appliance Ronnie Janes Janes Heating & Cooling Chris Janes Jeffries Hardware Leon Lewis Jones, Shirley Julia's Flower Garden Florist Julia Bailey K K's Quick Coin Wash Bill & Carole Karstetter KRA-Youth Service Program Linda Cooper Karnes Dyno-Rev Engines Mark D. Karnes Keefe, Carolyn Keen, Montra Kentucky Farmworker Program Ron Ramsey/Mary Hadley Kentucky Utilities Company Jan Rose Coleman Kessler Mortgage Kevin Kessler Kessler, Edward & Linda Key Mortgage Company Darrell Overstreet Kolbenschlag, George & Vonnie L Lake Cumberland Real Estate David Davenport Lee's Famous Chicken Rob Westbrook Lewis Log Homes Bob Lewis Lewis Transport, Inc. Pam Scott Limelights Salon, Inc. Amy Keltner & Amy Rowe Lindsey Wilson College William Luckey, Jr. President Long John Silver's Scotty Thompson Loy, Dennis Loy, Lisa Accountant Loy, Marshall F. Law Office Lynn's Service Center Lynn Franklin M M & W Milling Mark Meyer Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast Linda & Carson Lewis Majestic Yachts, Inc. Jim E. Hadley Margie's Custom Cedar Product Margie & Gary Max Maria's Sign & Design Maria Ballou Markel Equine Insurance Specialist/Equine Photographer Mary Phelps May, Mary Francis McCammish Manufacturing Co. Doug McCammish McDonald's of Columbia Pam Hancock Medicine Shoppe David Eubank Melson Roofing, Inc. Creon Melson Mi-Di Inc. Mike Newton/Dicky Walker Miller Pest Control Darrell Miller Mite-As-Well Shoppe Charlotte Chandler MLS Showroom Lee Stephens Moore's Pool Room Charlotte Hare Movie Warehouse Daryl & Connie Kemp N Nation's Medicines Sheila Bryant Nelson's Farms Randy Nelson NEPCO-Northeastern Products William Kruizenga New Beginnings Family Service Anthony Holmes/Sharon Payne Nissley Equipment, Inc. Daniel & Kathy Nissley O Odell's Auto Repair Odell Smith Old Craftsman Furniture/Cabinet Shop Greg & Jon Redford Overstreet, Barbara P P & J Refrigeration Phillip & Judy McLean Pathways of Central Kentucky Karen Gardner, Administrator Payne, Joe & Marjorie Pelly, Mary E. Personal Touch Home Care T. Carpenter/S. Breeding Phelps, Evelyn Phelps, Mary Beth Pinewood Country Club Greg Huff Praise Assembly of God Church Rev. Timothy W. Cooper Prestige Gold & Diamonds Charles J. Blankenship Pyles Concrete, Inc. Doug Pyles Pyles Excavating, Inc. Joseph Pyles Q Quality Personnel Monica & Bonnie Rodgers R Rademacher, Roy & Chris Red Barn Barbecue Markeeta & Gary Dubree Reed Brothers Insurance Dan L. Antle Renaissance Columbia Benton Fudge Rex's Cycle Shop Tammy Coffey Richerson, Dr. Kevin, D.C. PSC Robertson Pools & Spas Patsy Robertson Robin's Nest Daycare Robin Franklin Rogers, Dr. Ronald P. DC Rooney, Joe & Mildred Rumors Hair Salon Keisha Skaggs Rutherford's Nursery Tony & Bonnie Rutherford S Sales Connection Larry Fletcher Schafer, Robert L. Sexton & Cox Auto Sales Garry Cox & Bill Sexton Sheila's Country Junction Sheila Hare Sonic of Columbia Jay Rowlette South Central Designs Benton Fudge South Central Printing Ralph & Glinda Waggener Sparks, Margaret Staff Management George Rodgers State Farm Insurance Jill W. Smith Stearman, Debra CPA Stivers, Sue C. Stone, Dora Mae Stotts Construction Co. Junior & Connie Stotts Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Richard Phelps/Louis McQueary Summit Manor Nursing Home Brenda Williams T Taylor County RECC Barry L. Myers Town Barber Shop William Harris Tray's Garden Peter Cheng Tumble Towne USABrandi & Doug Waggener U United Citizens Bank Dave Johnston United Country Heavenly Hollow Real Estate Angel & GW Dostal V Vance, Judy D. PSC Attorney W Wal-Mart Danny Bragg, Mgr. WAIN Radio Station Gary Phelps WHVE-FM 92.7 The Wave Alan W. Reed Waggener, David Walker, Maxine Walker Farms Bryan & Dana Walker Walker Rentals Bryan & Dana Walker Walker Real Estate & Auction Richard L. Walker Warner Fertilizer Samuel M. Dean Wendy's Brenda Myers/Randall Lawson Westlake Regional Hospital Pauline Davenport/R. Tungate William Furniture & Bedding William & Rose Burton Windstream Communications Steve Richardson X Xtreme Fitness Tim Ferrie Z Zornes, Ellen 4-Seasons Consignment Phyllis Goodin This story was posted on 2007-12-22 04:57:10
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