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Letter: Predators win first place in Lexington

To the Editor, CM

Just got back from Lexington with great news.The Predators received first place in the All Star Jr Prep Large Division as well as Grand Champions for all levels of All Stars.

The competition in Lexington was also the venue for a charity blood drive where Adair Countians once again showed their true colors.The parents of our squad donated the most blood out of all cheer and dance teams attending!

Christine Ussery
Predators Mom
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2007-02-03 21:31:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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McGAHA, KY: Emma McGaha and grandson Mike Harrison



2007-02-03 - McGaha, KY - Photo From the Jason Harmon Collection.
Jason Harmon writes: This is a picture of my grandmother, Emma McGaha with my brother, Mike Harrison. standing in front of the old store house across from the Grassy Springs Bridge at McGaha.


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McGAHA, KY: Picture brings back memories for Jason Harmon

Fortuitously, photo of Grassy Springs Bridge captures McGaha homestead, brings back memories of Nolan and Emma McGaha, who made their home there for many years. Notes on the heroic background of the first McGahas to settle here.
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By Jason Harmon

I got tingles when I saw the picture of the Grassy Springs Bridge across Sulphur Creek.

The photo was snapped at the perfect angle. That is my McGaha homestead. The house in the picture is a newer one, but that is the spot where my Grandparents, Nolan and Emma McGaha made their home for many years.


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2007-02-03 20:54:50 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Women beat G-town in OT; Men routed by Tigers

Women remain No. 1 in MSC after win this afternoon at Biggers; second game is worst defeat for Raider men in Coach Paul Peck era, as visitors shoot 75% in first half, 69. 2% for game in 95-58 loss
From Chris Wells, LWC Sports information Director.
The Lindsey Wilson College men's and women's basketball teams split a doubleheader with visiting Georgetown (KY) College today at Biggers Sports Center. The Blue Raider women (10-15, 4-1 Mid-South Conference) stayed tied atop the MSC with a 67-63 overtime win over the Lady Tigers (17-7, 3-2). The Lindsey Wilson men (16-7, 1-4) suffered their worst defeat in the Coach Paul Peck era, losing to Georgetown (21-3, 5-0) 95-58 in the nightcap. For complete stories, photos, stats, Click HereTo go to LWC website.


2007-02-03 20:53:31 |
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Obituary: Alpha Stotts, 88

Alpha Stotts, age 88 years, a resident of Summit Manor Nursing Home, Columbia, KY, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2007, at 9:54am CT, at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

The funeral service will be Monday, February 5, 2007, at 1:00pm CT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Lonny Karnes the officiating clergy.


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2007-02-03 18:37:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Letter: Jim Beard offers choice words for parking abusers

To Eddie:

While on a roll, why not include some helpful hints for the ignorant asses who abuse the blue painted disabled parking spots all over the town?

Your long time,
Jim Beard
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2007-02-03 18:28:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

KSP investigating death near Willisburg

An investigation is underway by the Kentucky State Police after a response to a residence on Mt. Zion Road, Willisburg, KY on Friday night at 11:40pm, February 2, 2007. Ricky Goodlett, 52, was found deceased inside. No foul play is suspected. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The case is being investigated by Trooper Nathan Rhodes of Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY.
Story courtesy Dwaine Barnett, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. For more on Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, Click Here Thanks also to Dispatcher Darron Bunch.


2007-02-03 13:00:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Four injured in 2-vehicle accident Thursday evening

Four of the five occupants of vehicles involved in a two vehicle accident in Marion County at 5:45pm were treated and released at Springview Hospital in Lebanon, KY.

Deborah Furmon, 41, Lebanon, operating a 1990 Cadillac, pulled out of a private drive, onto US 68, into the path of a 2003 Saturn operated by Emily Bland, 29, Lebanon, KY.


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2007-02-03 12:49:13 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY, activity report Jan. 2007

Post area fatalities report shows improvement this year

By Trooper Dwaine Barnett, Public Affairs Officer,
Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY


During the month of January 2007, there were 53 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.

There were no fatalities in the Post 15 area.


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2007-02-03 10:01:00 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia City Council Agenda, Feb. 5, 2007

The Columbia City Council will hear reports from the Columbia-Adair County Industrial Development Authority and from Renaissance Columbia organization, as well as consider new fees for garbage and trash service at its regular meeting, Monday, February 5, 2006. The complete agenda follows.

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2007-02-03 09:22:41 | Comments | Printable version

TODAY, Sat., Feb. 3, 2007: Winter is half over


Click Read More for news and links including today's weather, Adair County Schools, court news, this day in history, traffic and driving, and much more.
Events in brief for 34th day of 2007 (331 days remaining) Click on Events in Quick Links for full details
  • Kids for Cure Yardsale at VFW Building
  • Little League Sign-up at Indoor Practice Facility
  • LWC basketball at Biggers. Women face Georgetown at 2:00pm. Men vs. Georgetown at 4:00pm.
  • Chili supper/auction/Gospel singing benefit at Breeding Fire House
  • "Motown" at Dream Depot
  • Entertainment: 2nd Night of New movies at the Columbian Theatre
  • Ongoing: Margaret van Hook display at the Lucretia C. Begley Gallery
Today & Events are brought to you by HUDDLE HOUSE, near Big Lots, Campbellsville, KY. Your headquarters for Superbowl Parties Huddle 2Go Platters. (ADVERTISEMENT)


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2007-02-03 07:19:12 | Comments | Printable version

Lindsey Tennis rated No. 1 in Mid-South Conference

Lindsey Wilson College's men's and women's tennis are expected to repeat as champions o of the Mid-South Conference again this year. To read Chris Wells' just posted article, with photos, Click Here. Also, if you've ever wondered, from the signs around Columbia, the amazing number of National Championships Lindsey Wilson College has brought back to Lindsey Hill, Click Here.

2007-02-03 06:59:10 | Comments | Printable version

Yes, cranes killed in Florida the ones which overnight here

Update 7:48am, Saturday, February 3, 2007: Vernon York adds information on the plight of young cranes which had won hearts of Adair Countians

Deborah Hensley caught a news story on Fox Tv about several young cranes being killed in the Florida storm, and asked, "Are these the cranes that spend a night on an Adair County farm on their way to Florida"?

Just a few minutes ago, Vernon York, Columbia, KY, confirmed that this is the flock Adair Countians have watched for each year. He wrote:" Yes, Ed, it was the 2006 Class of ultra-lite led cranes that were lost in the storm. A terrible tragedy and setback for the program. Click Here to read the Field Journal Report on the loss of the cranes.

If anyone can add further to the story of the cranes, please let us know. Also, if there is news of any Adair Countian who went through the storm, we'd appreciate hearing that, two. To see visit a Fox station with the latest story on the disaster involving the cranes, Click Here


2007-02-03 06:42:23 | Comments | Printable version

ADV. Ol' Joe's Barbecue open Sat. Feb. 3

Remember, also, to call for pick-up orders on Sunday
BARBEQUE: Ol' Joe Barbee's barbeque is open this weekend, February 2, and 3, Friday, and Saturday. Open at 10:30am; closing time each evening varies with supply of barbecue available. Ol' Joe is located on the East side of the road, just north of the Russell Creek Bridge on KY 55 (Campbellsville Road) inn Columbia. A special welcome to Central Kentuckians who are passing up towns with cold beer to eat barbecue washed down with soft drinks at Ol' Joe's Dining Room. Super Bowl fans: Book your orders for Ribs, Kentucky Wings and Chicken Quarters and more for your parties. (Ask about sides when you call.) Pickups will be available on Sunday, February 4, 2007. Joe will also take orders, at reasonable times, at this phone number: 250-634-0602. as well as the store phone, 270-384-2360. Click here for complete menu. (ADVERTISEMENT)



2007-02-03 05:03:55 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Predators competing in Lexington today

Will also be compete in Richmond on Sunday
To ColumbiaMagazine.com readers:
Just a quick update on the Little Predators cheer squad! After a slow start, the Predators will be competing this Saturday, February 3, 2007, in Lexington at the Bluegrass Classic at Henry Clay High School. They will also compete in Richmond at the Commonwealth Open at Madison Central High School on Sunday. We have 22 girls on the squad ranging in age from 4 to 12. We hope everyone here in Adair County will wish them luck!- CHRISTINE USSERY, Predators Mom


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 3
Happy Anniversary, Bob and Peggy Compton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Beverly Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bryce Steele (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Candace Petty | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ginger Easton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hilda McQueary | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaurden Hubele | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joyce Rowe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Lynn Jones (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kole Ryan Atwood (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kurt Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Landon Sneed (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Melanie Ollery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Lora Atwell (1910) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Natalie Ryan Moore | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Opal Forrest Hughes (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shannon Matthews | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Loy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stanley Baker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Vickie Fisher (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Whitney Frost (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert William (Bill) Lenihan (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Phillip Rodgers Adair Co., KY, native (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florene Green, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vivian K. Tarter, Casey Co., KY (1926-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Richard (Dick) Acree , Taylor Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Harold Autry, Adair County, KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Goode, 81, Casey Co., KY (1932-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nelda Ferguson, Adair County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lee Delk, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, April Anderson Thompson, 30, Burkesville, KY (1984-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Doggie) Walters, Taylor Co., KY, (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Diana Kay Ware, Casey Co., KY (1963-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen Gertrude Upchurch, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Katherine Joan Thacker Long, Metcalfe Co., KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Michael Carter Price, Green Co., KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tom Rathke, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patrick McCleery, 64, Marrowbone, KY(1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Willia Hicks (Aunt Bill) Smith, 107, Burkesville, KY (1909-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Amber Rae Knight Sanders, Casey Co., KY (1995-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verniece Lee Taylor, Taylor County, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Louis Smith, 48, Metcalfe Co., KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Wayne (Todd) Pyles, 68, Russell Co., KY/Adair native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stevie Kerr, 67, Russell Springs, KY, (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby G. Smith, 59, Jamestown, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carl Lankford Pascoe, 63, Green County, KY (1955-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Ray Dease, 54, Taylor County, KY (1964-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna Clements, 82, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward S. Perry, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frona Billeter, 95, Cambpellsville, KY (1923-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, H.O. Kelsey, 75, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dale Payton, 65, Casey County, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Bryant, 82, Burkesville, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Eugene Harris, 87, Greensburg, KY (1936-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lee Olus Bronston Warf, Sr, Green County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Kaye White, 65, Green County, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Taylor, 79, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Jean Cowan Tweedy (1952-1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert A. (Bobby) Osborne, 36, Russell Springs, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timothy Neil Miniard, 63, Russell Springs, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory, Caleb Kyle Sneed | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2007
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