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Supt. Treece announces appointments for ACES, Adair County Middle School

Robbie Harmon, who is now principal at Knifley Grade Center, will be the first principal at the new Adair County Elementary School (ACES), Superintendent Darrell Treece announced today.

In the announcement Mr. Treece also named Sandra Wilson to be assistant principal at ACES. She is currently Adair County Middle School Assistant Principal.


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2006-03-03 15:07:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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Jamestown ST zoning change request: Hearing March 16, 2006



2006-03-03 - Jamestown ST south of LBN Interchange, East Side of Road - Photo staff. The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission will "consider a request for a zone change from R-1 Low Density Residential to C-2 Highway Oriented Commercial for one (1) lot located on Jamestown Street (S. Hwy 55). (PVA Map #052-034) owned by Mr. Don Franklin." The hearing will be at March 16, 2006, in city hall. The lot includes the gravelled lot, foreground.
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Adair CO. in the Wider World: 2 links. 1 must be great, 2 endorse it!

Both links are to recent columns in the Courier-Journal by Byron Crawford
Annette Richards found two recent columns by Byron Crawford to be of special interest. And Ann Curtis wrote "This is great," with the same link to the funeral home story.


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2006-03-03 14:03:54 | Comments | Printable version

MARCH 2006 Birthdays: TODAY for Friday, March 3, 2006


TODAY, Friday, March 3, 2006
One birthday(s) yet listed for today
Click ReadMore to Post/Read Birthday Wishes for today
and to Read Upcoming Birthday Wishes


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2006-03-03 13:48:30 | Comments | Printable version

Ben Breeding adds to information on John W. Green, of the Orphan Brigade

To the editor,

Cyrus had questions regarding the family history of John Williams Green, of The Orphan Brigade.

John W. Green was born on his grandfather's plantation in Henderson County, Kentucky, on October 8, 1841. His father, Hector Green, was born in Fauquier County, Virginia. His mother was Louisa Eleanor Ruggles of Roxbury, Massachusetts.


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2006-03-03 10:32:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

LETTER: Writer says Mr. Dickerson no safer just being in CA

It's the distance from Knifley that protects himIn response to Mr. Dickerson's query "Knifleyan asks questions from safety of California" I cannot answer any of his excellent magisterial questions but, would like to point out that his safety surely can't lie in the mere habitation of his current location.

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2006-03-03 10:12:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Knifley

CYRUS: Henry Giles' brief biography of a Great Adair Countian, Buck Watson

Cyrus' research uncovers the fascinating story of T.M. "Buck" Watson, a merchant, farmer, real estate leader, legislator, and a wonderful entertainer.

The story he sends is is written by maybe Adair County's most read columnist ever, Henry Giles, who lived just down the road from Watson's store in Old Neatsville at Spout Springs.


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2006-03-03 07:15:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Columbia Police Activity / Arrests / Citations Reports for February 2006

Columbia Chief of Police Mark Harris has issued the department's report of citations and arrests and its activity report for February 2006.

It was a busy month, with 85 citations and arrests and 432 calls for service. The complete, itemized report follows:


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Dream Depot: Variety Show March 4; Gospel Sing, March 25

A Variety Show will be presented at the Dream Depot, Saturday night at 7:00 p.m., March 4, 2006

As always there will be a lot of great talent, comedy skits and fun for the whole family.


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2006-03-03 06:24:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Election Countdown, Primary May 16, 2006: Just 73 days away

A Reminder: March 4, 2006 update
There are now only 73 more days, after today
until the Adair County Primary Election May 16, 2006


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REMINDER: Election 2006. Democrats' Chili Supper, stump speaking, at 5 p.m.

Jerry Lundergan, outspoken state party chairman, will fire up the crowd with keynote address; Adair County Democratic candidates will be given opportunity to speak
Evelyn Phelps, chairperson of the Adair County Democratic Party, has announced a free chili supper, stump speaking with keynote address, and rally.

The event will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2006, at the VFW Hall at the Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY.


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2006-03-03 05:43:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 3
Happy Birthday, Adam "Bubba T" Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Baylie Somerville (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Bentley Jace Redmon (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlie Childers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Corey Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Crystal Compton Kingrey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Darlene Brock | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy Johnson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Pat Hopper | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Redmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Ralph Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Taylor Dawn Smith (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tianna Smith (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Zachary Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy W. Polston, Russell Springs, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Vernon JeRue, Columbia, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zelda Murriel Robinson, 90, Casey Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emily Cain Edwards Sargent, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Buford Tungate, Taylor Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josie Ann Brockman McKinley, Adair Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Janes, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Shearer, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paula Vanderpool, Casey County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Ralph Dean, Casey Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcella Williams, 86, Casey County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delton Keith Williams, Burkesville, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ms. Rhonda Gail Matney, 53, Green Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mossie Lee Stafford, Casey County, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gaynell Rodgers, Adair Co., KY (1952-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Lee Warriner, Russell Co., KY (1962-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tommy Roberts, Liberty, KY, (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Angela Renee Milby, 44, Taylor Co., KY (1970-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Dykes , 66, Russell County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vernetta Lee (Net) Hendrickson, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ina Louise Hughes, 78, Russell County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ray Tomes , Taylor County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alonzo A. Harris, 89, Russell Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Froedge, Edmonton, KY (1955-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joann Morgan, 80, Russell County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eula Mae Cravens Watson, 66, Casey County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gwendolyn Kelly Whitley, formerly of Taylor Co., KY; Green Co. native (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Eric Buckman, 44, Taylor County, KY (1973-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maria M. Brubacker, 8, Casey County, KY (2009-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James A. (Jim) Hatcher, 73 , Taylor Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James W. 'Jack' Garnett, 86, Taylor County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobbie Pepper, 75, Burkesville, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Juanita Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1935-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Edward (Hoss) Compton, 93, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Jo Keltner, 74, Frankfort, KY (1949-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delilah Sue Stilts, Metcalfe County, KY (1953-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flonnie Maxine Emerson Marple, 91, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flora VanArsdale, 77, Grab community, Green County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Hogue, 78, Burnside, KY (1941-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hobert Coffey (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imo Jane (Rodgers) Douglas, 83, Liberty, KY (1935-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Henry Burris, Jr., (1926-1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe Robert Coe, 79, Cumberland Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Josie McKinley (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonice Richards, Russell Springs, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, M. Lynwood Goff, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Burris Martin, Columbia, KY (1931-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Deskins, 98, Casey Co., KY native (1921-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Beard, 86, Columbia, KY (1939-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Frances (Pearl) Holliman, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Little Perkins, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth W. Phillips, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shelley Lynn Nowak, 58, Burkesville, KY (1964-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Mae Byrd Luster, 83, Casey Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sidney Grant (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Akin Estes, Green Co., KY (1948-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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