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County employees may see up to $111/month jump in insurance costs

Sole bidder Anthem/Adair County Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, wins bid for county employee health insurance. Rates may be up a whopping 28%; employees could face as much as $111 per month increased contribution unless lower cost, reduced benefits plan accepted. Justin Claywell approved for temporary full time employment at Adair County Regional Jail.
By Ed Waggener
ed@columbiamagazine.com
County workers can see up to $111.00 per month increase in their health insurance costsunless they choose a different plan than they presently have. Individual policies arenow $397.00 per individual per month. The new contract raises that figure to $508 per month.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, whose local agent is Adair Farm Bureau Insurance, was theonly bidder for the health insurance, and their bid was accepted at a Special EmergencyAdair County Fiscal Court meeting Monday morning, April 17, 2006, at 9:00 p.m.


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2006-04-17 21:13:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

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Free redbud trees given out in Columbia



2006-04-17 - Columbia - Photo George Kolbenschlag. VOLUNTEER LLOYD FRENCH gives free redbud trees to Sarah Collins, left, and Ann Luttrell. Volunteer Louise Wooten and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Stivers are ready to sign up another person from the line. The redbud project was part of the Kentucky Scenic Byways program sponsored by the Southeastern Kentucky Tourism and Development Association (SEKTDA).
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Pregnant woman airlifted after being struck by automobile on rampage

23-year-old Breeding man arrested by KSP, Adair Sheriff's Office, on numerous charges
The Adair Co Sheriff's Office (SO) was called out to Heather Lane in Green Hills where a man was reportedly running through yards with his car, early Sunday morning, April 16, 2006.

Deputy Sheriff Michael Burton had arrived at the Green Hills scene and found that a woman, five months pregnant, had been hit by a car.


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2006-04-17 19:19:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

LETTER: Who was namesake of Streeval Field

Dear Editor:

I have enjoyed reading the things about Streeval Field.

Does anyone know who the namesake of Streeval field was?


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2006-04-17 19:07:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

Horse trailer stolen from Shady Creek Acres April 14, 2006


Trailer taken from South KY 61 was seen on Square, headed north on KY 55
The Adair County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a horse trailer from the farm of Randy and Sandy Curry in the Flatwoods area of Adair County.

The theft occurred Friday morning, April 14, 2006, at around 10:30 a.m.


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2006-04-17 19:05:02 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Sheriff's Office investigating theft and vandalism at Zion


$3,000 reward offered in case

The Adair County Sheriff's Office is investigating theft and vandalism that occurred sometime between Saturday night or Sunday night, April 15 or 16, 2006, at Melson Roofing on KY 55 South in the Old Zion Community.

A person or persons unknown entered a shop building and removed three batteries from three company trucks by cutting the batter cables.


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2006-04-17 18:50:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

Columbia Police make arrest following Sunday traffic stop


Driver lodged in jail on cocaine charge

On Sunday, April 16, 2006, at approximately 11:15 p.m., the Columbia Police Department conducted traffic stop on Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, following which an Adair County man was arrested.


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2006-04-17 14:54:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

One car accident results in arrest of Greensburg man

A one vehicle accident on HWY 61 north resulted in a Greensburg man being charged with DUI.

The driver was traveling north on KY 61 when he ran off the shoulder of the road and crossed over to oncoming traffic.


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2006-04-17 14:36:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

Carol Winslade, 65, former Columbia resident

Grissom Funeral Home is assisting the family at the death of Carol Winslade, 65, former Columbia resident who died Thursday, April 13 in Cleveland, Ohio. Memorial Mass is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

She will be remembered for her years of service in the Cabinet for Human Resources in Columbia. Her survivors include three children: Patrick Winslade, Kathleen Cannata and Laurie Dunbar.


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2006-04-17 10:52:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Second Annual Spring Pride Clean-up in Columbia, KY is Underway

List of volunteer groups is long; others asked to join the effort; 3 dumpsters divided between Fairgrounds and Utilities Building on Tutt Street.
Officially, the 2006 PRIDE Spring Clean-up begins this week, but last week a number of volunteer groups went to work on the project, and enthusiasm for the project is running high.

Dumpsters are out in Columbia this week and next week in conjunction with the 2006 Spring Pride Clean-up.

This year's effort is a major thrust in Mayor Patrick R. Bell's efforts to have a cleaner, healthier city.


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2006-04-17 08:29:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

2006 Primary Election Countdown: Four weeks one day


A Reminder: MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006, 2006. update

There are now only 29 more days, after today, until the
Adair County Primary Election May 16, 2006.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY!
Absentee Voting Machine Open in County Court Clerk's Office


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2006-04-17 05:36:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

APRIL 2006 Birthdays: TODAY for MONDAY, April 17, 2006

Best wishes to to those having birthdays April 17, 2006
Tony George

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TODAY'S HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!

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2006-04-17 05:09:38 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Fiscal Court to open health insurance bids at 9:00 a.m.


Public Notice
The Adair County Fiscal Court will have an emergency special called meeting on Monday, April 17, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building to open and possibly award health insurance bids for all county employees for the period of May 2006-Apriil 2007. The meeting is open to the public.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 17
Happy Anniversary, David and Nancy Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anna Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cathy Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dale Furkins (1971) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jack (Brad) Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James Richard Napier | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeremy Page (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Eugene Savage lll (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lanette Standridge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lindsey Williams (1986) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marla Shelley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Lou Feese (1951) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Olivia Huff (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Paul Eastridge | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Tallon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Coop | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony George (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tristan Evans (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie J. Kilpatrick, Jamestown, KY (1961-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zachary Dale Powell, Somerset, KY (1991-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carlotte Murphy George, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Buster Currans, Greensburg, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harrison Clay Ackerman, Columbia, KY (1998-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruhel Graham Judd, Greensburg, KY (1921-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lillie Catherine Strader Lobb, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Lemmon, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Armstead Hulse, Cumberland Co., KY (1928 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathryn Vaidean Richardson, Russell Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orthella Marie Clark, Green Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Hill, Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Della Mae Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Marie Creason Milby, Green Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah H. Coop, Adair County, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Harris, Magnolia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Athel (Arvis) Bernard, 83, Dunnville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Akin Johnson, Green Co., KY native (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Morris Dunlap, 80, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aaron Dale Lee, Casey Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estill Hamilton, 83, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cordia B. Mason, 74, Russell Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Sowards, Jr., Taylor Co., KY/Fayette Co., KY native (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Regina Moran Hall, Green County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Russell Luttrell, 65, Windsor, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Piercy , 82, Taylor Co./born Russell Co. KY - Formerly of Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Moran, 82, Columbia, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Claude Cape, 70, Jamestown, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herald Elwood Moran, 85, Green Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James E. "Yank" Loy (1922-1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffrey Lynn Merriman, Taylor County, KY (1953-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Alberta Rodgers, 77, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Denise White, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Hare, Russell Springs, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robin Michelle Pennington, Liberty, KY (1963-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Elvis Harris, 58, Columbia, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Runa Rowe Wooten (1908-1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory, Cletta Aaron, Russell Springs, KY (1918-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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