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Daily News for Thursday, January 4, 2007
Columbia Police Dept. Activity Report, all of 2006 Note: This is 18th new news article posted Thursday, January 4, 2007, in addition to a number of updates in Events, Birthdays, Classsifieds and other off-the-Front Page departments. To read all the stories for Thursday, January 4, 2007, go to "Stories Archive" in the Site Menu Chief Mark D. Harris of the Columbia Police Department (CPD) has issued the activity report for all of the year 2006 and it details a busy year for the men in blue. The report shows that 835 citations were issued during the year, or an average of slightly over 2.28 each day. The CPD also averaged almost 16 calls for assistance each day, with 5,811 total calls in that category, during 2006. The detailed chart if all police activity follows. It also shows the number of motorist assistances given, help with lockouts, escorts (more than one a day), accidents investigated, injury accidents worked, and cases opened. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 19:46:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LETTER: Sharon Franklin Padgett needs your prayers Tommy Franklin writes: "The family of Sharon Franklin Padgett would like to ask that everyone keep her in your prayers. Sharon has been put on life support in Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 19:45:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair puts $3,498.03 in Salvation Army Red Kettles Local generosity helps region through Adair County Service Unit. Retail and volunteer support are key factors in the success of the 115th Annual Christmas Campaign By Jaime Feese, Secretary, Adair County Unit Columbia and Adair County residents generously contributed $3,498.03 to this year's Red Kettle Christmas Campaign, which will benefit those in need in the community during the Christmas season and year-round. The Army attributed the 115-year-old campaign's ongoing success to the continued support of retailers who invited the Red Kettle bell ringers to their front doors, to volunteers who generously gave their time, and to the overall generosity of the people of Adair County. "This year's Red Kettle results showed the extraordinary compassion of local residents and retailers," Gerald Reliford, local chairperson, said. He added, "We are extremely grateful to all the contributors who opened their hearts to help their neighbors." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 19:14:44 | Comments | Printable version
Traffic stop results in drug arrest A traffic stop inside the city limits on Thursday afternoon, January 4, 2006, resulted in the arrest of an Adair County man on drug charges. Randy Morgan, 32, was charged with possession of marijuana, no insurance and expired tags. Morgan was lodged in the Adair County Jail. The arresting officers were Major Terry Flatt and Officer Jr. Murphy. 2007-01-04 18:53:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Feedback: Another writer thinks schools should have closed for Walker ColumbiaMagazine.com: I agree with you. The school close for other funerals, why not this one? Especially in respect for one of their own (with Mrs. Smith being a teacher herself).So sorry smith family for your loss. Jennifer Appleby To read letter which drew this comment, Click here 2007-01-04 18:25:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Kentucky Poet Effie Waller Smith ANOTHER ANGLE: the occasional musings of a Kentucky pastor By The Rev. Joey N. Welsh E-mail: joey_n_welsh@hotmail.com POETS AND POETRY FOR DECEMBER, PART V: KENTUCKY POET EFFIE WALLER SMITH I had never heard of Effie Waller Smith (1879-1960) until the spring of 2002. I was fortunate then to attend a reading of several short plays written by my good friend Nancy Gall-Clayton. These plays focus on notable women from Kentucky history and form part of a collection entitled Women of the 15th State. Directed by Kathi E. B. Ellis, the plays were presented as an ensemble at the Highland Woman's Club in Louisville. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 18:16:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Public notice: Adair County Road department opening JOB OPPORTUNITY The Adair County Fiscal Court will be accepting applications for the Adair County Road Department. CDL License is required. Applications will be taken until Friday, January 12th at 11:00 A.M. Applications may be picked up at Judge Execuitive Ann Melton's office in the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The Adair County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer 2007-01-04 13:46:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Adair County
7 fatalities in Post 15 area in Dec. 2006 raises year's toll to 61 Traffic fatalities were 61 for 2006, compared to 54 for 2005 in Post 15's 11 counties. But statewide, fatalities show marked decrease, with 78 fewer lives lost on KY highways There were seven fatalities in December 2006 in the 11-county area served by Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY. The area's highway deaths had already matched the 12-month 2005 total of 54 at the end of November.For Kentucky as a whole, 2006 was an improvement. The statewide fatality count stands at 907 compared with 985 through this same period in 2005.Those killed in traffic accidents in December 2006 in the Post 15 area were: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 12:17:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair Co. Sheriff's Dept activity report, Dec. 2006 The Adair County Sheriff's Department has reported activity for December 2006. The complete chart follows. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 11:26:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
2007 Relay for Life: Jaycees, heavy-hitter fundraisers, join effort Adair County Jaycees will stage benefit Demolition Derby. Event offers big prizes to participants: $2,000 for Big Car winner; $1,000 for Small Car winner The 2007 Relay for Life has just gotten help from some heavy hitters. The Demolition Derby will be at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 31, 2007, starting at 5:00pm CT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 11:04:08 | Comments | Printable version
Rep. Hoover elected to historic 4th term as Minority Floor leader Jeff Hoover has deep Adair Co. roots, a law practice here. He's attorney for Adair Schools State Representative Jeff Hooverhasbeenre-elected as the House Minority Floor Leader. Representative Hoover represents Russell, Clinton, and a portion of Pulaski Counties. He has deep roots in Adair County, maintains a law office on the Square in Columbia, and began representing the Adair School District as Board Attoreny on January 1, 2007. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 10:03:46 | Comments | Printable version
Feedback: On thrill of seeing Bald Eagle in Alaska Columbian Jerry Marshall writes from Ohio I love the wildlife photos you capture. I saw my first, (and only) Bald Eagle when I was in Alaska. It gave me cold chills. What a beautiful bird. I had never seen one in Kentucky. We see a lot of Red Tail Hawks here in Central Ohio. Keep the pictures coming. I also enjoyed the Blue Heron with the fish in his mouth.Jerry Marshall Click Here for American Bald Eagle photo by Pen. Click here to see Great Bule Heron with Catch photo by Pen. 2007-01-04 09:46:40 | Comments | Printable version
TODAY, THURS., Jan. 4, 2007: It's going to rain, Elaine Those planning to attend the Adair Arts Council regular meeting make note: The meeting has been cancelled. Next will be February 1, 2006, at a new time. ADVERTISEMENT: Events are brought to you by HUDDLE HOUSE, near Big Lots, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 06:28:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
LETTER: wishing schools would have closed for Walker Diana Long takes issue with school decision . . . I am very upset with the Adair County school system for not closing schools down in respect to the Walker Smith family. This family has gone through a very devasting ordeal. Mrs. Smith is a teacher in the school system. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 05:18:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Officers seize 20 pounds of marijuana in Jamestown raid Ricky Maynard arrested, jailed, charged on drug charge, possession of firearm by convicted felon. KSP Post 15 says other arrests forthcoming in ongoing investigation Over 20 pounds of processed marijuana and a firearm were seized yesterday when Officers of Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, executed two search warrants in Jamestown. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 04:53:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Two flee scene, one airlifted following crash on KY 218 Identity of one passenger who fled not yet known The driver of a 1992 Pontiac which crashed last night fled the scene, as did another passenger, but a third occupant was airlifted to the University of Louisville Hospital. The accident occurred at 10:20 last night, Wednesday, January 3, 2007, nine miles west of Greensburg on KY 218. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 04:40:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Emily Griffitt Anderson murder case: Jan. 4, 2006 update Link to January 3, 2007, Lenoir, NC News-Topic story "Anderson files change of venue" below There is a new development in the Emily Griffitt Anderson murder case, reported by Joshua Harris in the News Topic of Lenoir, NC, where the trial of Jerry Anderson, the husband of the murdered Emily Griffitt Anderson, is expected to begin in May 2007. The story lawyers for Jerry Anderson are asking for a change of venue, citing prejudice against the defendant in Caldwell County (Lenoir) NC. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-01-04 04:23:17 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 4 Happy anniversary, Dewey and Sue Rooks (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Glen and Kathy Hunt (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Randall and Lois Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Aaron Ballou | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ada Neat (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Allie Brummett Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ava Faith Froedge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Campbell (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cynthia Melson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David (Tootie) Wheat (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Edwin VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Greg Burchett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Cockerham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jackie Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Juanita Foley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lenny Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peg Schaeffer | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. Robert Kell, Adair Co., KY (1954-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Bardin, Jr., Adair Co., KY (1943-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Brock,, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Gadberry, Adair Co., KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lyndell Earl Bennett, 76, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. J.H. (Foots) Crawley, Cumberland Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mearl A. Turner, Green County, KY (1953-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Holmes Burton, Adair Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Kathryn (Shuffett) Steward, Taylor Co., KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence (Rego) Holland, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Helm, 55, Adair County, KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deloris Jean Adams, Liberty, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bebe Fay Melton Daniel , Burkesville, KY, (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Jean Rogers, 61, Russell County, KY (1954-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thurman Ellis, 78, Dunnville, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Lee Roy, 76, Dunnville, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen Isbell, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnnie G. Hughes Sr. , Casey County KY native (1947 - 2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ms. Willie Calhoun Shope, 84, Jefferson Co./Green native, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Parker (Harry) Anderson, 53, Burkesville, KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Camilla L. LaFavers, 87, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucy Marie Akin Thompson, 88, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Kaye Shreve, Campbellsville, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jamison Andrew (Jamie) Wade, 27, Adair Co./Jefferson Co., KY (1991-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Allen Owsley Young, Cumberland Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aiden Cash Wright, infant, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anita Gail Bunnell, 70, Green Co., KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Passmore, 82, Liberty, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Russell, 77, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Desten Smith, 66, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Johnson, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elder Joseph J. Pace, 62, Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston (Gene) Henry, Green Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Mathews Gosser, 90, Liberty, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. S. Emerson, 86, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Dooley, 93, Taylor Co., KY native (1930-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Laverne Kessler McKinney, 89, Green County, KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ledia Patten, 59, Liberty, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Etoile Edwards, 80, Liberty, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Bloyd Nolley, Taylor County, KY (1940-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shearl Woodrum, 64, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Scott, 68, Bowling Green, KY (1955-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wagretta Wesley Barber, 90, Casey Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 4, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. 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