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Flossie Maglene Baker Nelson, 70

Flossie Maglene Baker Nelson, 70, Summit, IL, formerly of Adair CO, KY, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2006, at her home in Summit, IL.

The funeral service will be Thursday, April 27, 2006, at 11:00 a.m., at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Darryl Landis the officiating clergy.


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2006-04-24 22:12:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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April 24, 2006 Hwy 61 Interchange Construction. Pettys Fork Bridge, toward Greensburg ST



2006-04-24 - Columbia, Adair CO, KY - Photo Donald Hare, Air Evac team. Donald Hare took this photo showing the new Petty's Fork Bridge and the access roach from New KY61 south and the old roadway which will become the access point for the Arnold Farm and Image Analysis. Help with identification of other landmarks would be appreciated.
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BoC Salad Luncheon Tues., April 25, 2006 benefits Relay for Life




Relay For Life
SALAD LUNCHEON
at BANK of COLUMBIA
Main Bank, on the Square
Tuesday, April 25, 2006





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Donald Hare sends 5 dramatic photos of KY 61, Interchange construction

Five dramatic aerial photos of the construction on the new Louie B. Nunn Parkway Interchange with KY 61 South and the new KY 61 construction are now posted and follow this story.

Donald Hare, a Flight Parmedic with Air Evac-43, took the photos while aboard the unit's helicopter, flying at 135 miles an hour.


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2006-04-24 17:10:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County

HISTORY OF KNIFLEY COMMUNITY AND KNIFLEY'S SCHOOLS


"The school has been at the center
of the Knifley Community
for over 100 years"

Several photos accompany this story. A number of essays from the last graduating class now follow the introduction. A biography of Joseph Knifley is scheduled. Additions and corrections are invited.
"Our children won't be able to come here and that's sad." AMANDA GREER

By Jennifer Hardin and Donald Knifley,
and the last graduating class
of Knifley Grade Center

Around 1800, Phillip Knifley, along with his wife Sarah who was from Ireland, began to acquire land along the Northeast side of Roley Road, along Casey Creek, which was known back then as the "Knifley Fields".


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Tara Elizabeth Connor, Miss USA, guest on ABC morning show

Kelly Rippa of Live With Regis and Kelly introduces new Miss USA Tara Elizabeth Connor and compliments her on composure
By Linda Waggener
With quotes from WBKO Channel 13 tv
morning show (with permission)
"You actually maintained enough composure to flash a winning and beautiful smile," Kelly told Tara, describing Friday night's NBC television event where Tara Elizabeth Connor of Russsell Springs was crowned Miss USA.

"I think it was because I was literally in shock," Tara said, drawing laughter from the audience,


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Tonight: April 24, 2006 Countywide political forum at LWC

Supper starts at 6:30 p.m., forum at 7:30 p.m., Monday evening, April 24, 2006, at Roberta D. Cramner Dining Center on campus of Lindsey Wilson College
By David Herbst
Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture
The Adair County Cattlemens Association and the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a political forum for countywide elections in Adair County.


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He's gone again. Christian Wheeler takes keys, deputy jailer's Jeep.

The Columbia Police Department is searching for Knifley area man whose second escape is building a folk legend in the community. Christian Wheeler had been taken to Westlake Regional Hospital, Sunday, for medical treatment. He had been in Adair County Regional Jail facing more than 50 charges in Adair Circuit Court; now he may have added more. Columbia Police Officer Josh Brockman, assisted by Officer Gary Roy, are heading the CPD search effort
Links to other ColumbiaMagazine.com and Outside World Christian Wheeler stories below
By Ed Waggener

Copyright ColumbiaMagazine.com
Christian Wheeler has escaped again.


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APRIL 2006 Birthdays: TODAY for MONDAY, April 24, 2006

Best wishes to to those having birthdays April 24, 2006

TODAY! Kevin TODAY!

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TODAY'S HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!

To see today's birthdays, a continuously updated list of approaching birthdays, to read and send wishes, or arrange to send a gift, Click Read More


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2006 Primary Election Countdown: Primary election is just three weeks away


TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2006

There are now only 21 more days, after today, until the
Adair County Primary Election May 16, 2006.

ABSENTEE VOTING MACHINE OPEN
Adair County Clerk Ann Melton's Office, Adair County Annex, Public Square, Columbia, KY



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REMINDER: LWC theater group will offer Rumplestiltskin in April

Play to be presented 3 times a day for 3 days, starting today
By Kyle Hadley
actor_kyle@yahoo.com
The Lindsey Wilson Introduction to Theater class will be presenting Rumplestiltskin as their annual spring production.

The presentation will be at Trinity Family Life Center on Campbellsville RD, KY 55 North, Columbia, KY.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 24
Happy Anniversary, Billy and Patricia Hadley (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Bro. Ralph And Bobbie Sue Hadley (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Owen and Evelyn Pollard (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Sheena Kelsay (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Allison Burton (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deven Stone (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelsi Walker (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin L. Bault | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kevin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lee Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lillian Collins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Linda (Bell) Forbis (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Coomer (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Jo Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, McKinlee Danielle Stone (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Richard Paul Baldwin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Parnell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tommy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell A. Vassallo, Esq, Casey County, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Waggener, Adair County, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nona Bess Curry Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1938-2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Georgia Flatt, 85, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alvin Spurling, 77, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Allen Cox, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Nash, Taylor Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sophia Burton, Adair Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma C. Dalton, Casey Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John C. (J.C.) Bryant, Adair County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Dean Pittman, Casey County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Gleason Pyles, Adair Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Gene Anderson, 67, Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virginia Graves Shively, Taylor Co., KY (1916 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carrie Helen Lester Garrett, Beaumont, Metcalfe Co. KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Muriel Gene Tedder, Knifley, KY (1933-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dean Miller Alexander, 62, Cumberland Co., KY (1952-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty D. Boone Russell County, KY, (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenton Lyle Pierce, 56, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Renee Marie Weddle, 44, Russell County, KY (1971-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Getha West, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Paul McCubbin, Taylor Co., (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence E. Bryant, 76, Adair County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Douglas Mills, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Helen (Garmon) Parks, Austin, IN (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, June Etta Cornell, 93, formerly of Breeding, KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Velma Sue Stocton, 61, Taylor Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Helen Risen Dile, 73, Taylor Co., KY/Green County, KY native (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale (Peewee) Johnson, 76, Russell Co., KY (1942-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank C. Ramsey, Adair County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Grace Ann Jones , Taylor Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ancil Curtis Vanoy, 90, Liberty, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Powell, 63, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Newcomb, 80, Cub Run, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cathy Bell, 62, Jamestown, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Finis Foster, 77, Adair Co. native (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeary Arnold Withers, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica N. Passmore, 31, Loretto, KY (1991-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Gene) Johnson, 93, Liberty, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leonard Wayne Burton, 65, Liberty, KY (1957-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Velma Bond, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Paul (Pookie) Baldwin, 32, Columbia, KY (1990-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose Cravens, 91, Liberty, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William W. (Pooch) Poynter, 78, Knob Lick, KY (1945-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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