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Wednesday, August 31, 2005
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Board of Education to set tax rate at Special Called Meeting, Sept. 1

ADAIR COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
September 1, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
Special Called Board Meeting
1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY
Adair County Board Conference Room


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2005-08-31 14:27:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Gas prices making history



2005-08-31 - Columbia, KY - Photo Staff. Gas prices rose to the highest level ever in Columbia today. At least one retailer posted prices over $3.00 per gallon on all grades. This scene is at the intersection of Jamestown, Curry, and Tutt Streets at around 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2005. (Clicking "Read More" for earlier story, "Coping with the fuel price crisis: 4-day school week?")
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Gardening with Grandparents coming up Thursday at CWC

Grandparents Day will be fun thanks to a special event for any Col. Wm. Casey Elementary student and his or her "grandperson" this coming Thursday, September 8.
The Family Resource Center sent us this reminder to help spread the word about "Gardening With Grandparents" day. Phone numbers are at the end of this story if you'd like more information.


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2005-08-31 13:44:05 | Comments | Printable version

Urgent prayers requested for people in Louisiana and Mississippi

Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco has set today, August 31, 2005, as a day of prayer for their citizens and their state after the devastation of hurricane Katrina.
Our friend and reader Ruth Ann Campbell passes on the request for prayers for the people of Louisianna and Mississippi from President Bush's internet prayer site:


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2005-08-31 11:47:34 | Comments | Printable version

Senior citizens can get answers here about new Rx program

Adair Countians can get advice with toll-free calls to LCADDAgency on Aging

New Medicare Drug Program enrollment begins on November 15th; are you ready to take advantage of lower costs for your prescriptions? Numbers and e-mail addresses are offered here so you can get answers.
An effort is underway now to help Kentucky seniors make informed decisions about the new Medicare prescription drug coverage. Phone numbers are listed at the end of this article for those in rural areas who are unable to attend public meetings.


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2005-08-31 11:01:58 | Comments | Printable version

Capt. Greg Speck new commander of Columbia KY State Police Post 15

  • Brent Roper promoted to lieutenant, transferred here
  • Jason Simpson promoted to sergeant, transferred to Frankfort

By Capt. Lisa Rudzinski
KSP Media Relations Branch, Frankfort
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A KSP officer at the Columbia Post has been promoted to captain and named post commander, while a promoted officer transfers to the post and another promoted officer leaves the post.

Greg Speck was promoted to captain and remains at the post as its commander.


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2005-08-31 10:30:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Jonathan Hadley injured in one-vehicle accident

A one-vehicle accident about 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning, eight miles west of Columbia on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway, resulted in a Columbia man being treated for minor injuries at Westlake Regional Hospital. Jonathan Hadley, 22, of 221 Fairplay Road, Columbia, was traveling east on the Parkway, returning from his 3rd shift job in Glasgow, when he apparently fell asleep.

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Quicklink to donate to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief

Readers wishing to donate to the American Red Cross relief program for victims of Hurricane Katrina can do so online at this link:Local efforts to assist with relief will be posted on ColumbiaMagazine.com as we learn of them.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 31
Happy Anniversary, Billy and Hanna Rowe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Darryl and Judy Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandie Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Caleb | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Wesley Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Evan Davis (1987) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Fay McKinley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isabella Gonzalaz (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Matthew "Jimmy" Johnson (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jerald Dwight Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Gossage | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Barker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Norris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Maxie Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patti Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paula Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ryan Quinn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sheila Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Travis Williams (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Anslie Kate Spoon and Addison Kate Spoon (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Jean Luttrell, 78, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sara Pike, Adair Co., KY, native (1912) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bercie Ellen Wray Fletcher, Burkesville, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Ruth Bright Arnett, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Dude) Smith, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Lamb, Taylor County, KY(1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Grider, Russell County (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene Darnell, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Roe Stephens, Russell County, KY, (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rada Earlene Johnson, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Wayne (Birdlegs) Derringer, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Calvin Berry, 76, Green Co, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Baker Taylor, 90, Adair County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Titus Jessie, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony (Big Daddy) Stubbs, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Louise Cary, 88, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wesley Thomas Spears, 24, Casey Co., KY (1992-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Isiah (Shorty) Rodgers, 87, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Louise (Betty Lou) Marple, Casey Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ellen Bowmer Hammonds, 88, Casey Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewis Dayton VanFossen, 69, Green Co., KY/Rushville, Ohio native (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Callie Tobbert Bryant (1869-1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Burton, 76, Adair Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Arnett, 76, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Arthur Royse, 77, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maggie Ruth Anderson, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lyndel Murrell, 90, Middlesboro, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Noel Harvey, 95, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Hubert Hadley, 87, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sammy June Hancock Cundiff, 83, Versailles, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stevie W. York, 60, Jamestown, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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