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High winds take roof off Grissom Funeral Home

Damage also seen at C&F Discount; limbs down across Elm Street

By Ed Waggener

High winds took one-third to one half of the roof off of Grissom Funeral Home tonight shortly before 8:00pm, and did considerable damage elsewhere.

David Martin, owner of the the funeral home at 200 Campbellsville ST, said he was driving by the building and saw a big part of the roof off on one side, then discovered that the other side was considerably uncovered, too.


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2007-04-03 23:04:22 | Comments | Printable version

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Tuesday night storm, April 2, 2007: Tree down on Elm ST



2007-04-03 - Elm & Jamestown Streets, Columbia, Ky - Photo By Ed Waggener.
Workmen had already cleared a passage through Elm Street when this photo was taken of the tree blown down by high winds was taken. The tree stood in Dr. Ron Rogers' home at the corner of Elm and Jamestown Streets. Parts of it fell across Elm Street into the yard at the Jessie Aaron home.

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Mitzi's is re-opening Wednesday, April 4, 2007 (ADV)

Mitzi's is reopening Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in the building just behind the little store building that burned. Park on the Library side and then look for the bright pink door. We have some great bargains: Betula Birkenstocks, A J Valenci shoes, priced very low with a buy-one and get a second pair at half price of equal or lower value. We also have many of the same brands in summer clothing that customers came to expect at Mitzi's! Check out the display of accessories. MITZI'S CLOTHING STORE beside the Adair Public Library in the side building that formerly housed the day care.

2007-04-03 20:37:25 | Comments | Printable version

PRIDE Cleanup Schedules for free tipping, dumpsters

The Adair County PRIDE Spring Cleanup will offer free tipping at the transfer station located on L. Willis Road from Thursday, May 3, through Saturday, May 5, 2007.

Dumpsters will be set up at various points around the county, as well, on three days, Lisa Lee, coordinator for the Adair County PRIDE Spring Cleanup, said.


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2007-04-03 20:13:15 | Comments | Printable version

Adair native Jody Richards next governor candidate at forum

Columbian, the longest serving Speaker of the House of Representatives in Kentucky history, is sixth candidate to appear at the KHIPP forum; reservations are required by April 10

By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications

Campbellsville University will host Democrat Jody Richards, speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives, candidate for governor, as the sixth in a series of gubernatorial candidate forums at noon Eastern time, Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Campbellsville Baptist Church.


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2007-04-03 17:40:55 | Comments | Printable version

Singer Mark Lowry will be at Ransdell on Saturday, April 21, 2007

By Lincoln Lawless, student news writer

Campbellsville University's year-long Centennial Celebration continues with a concert by Mark Lowry, Christian comedian, singer and songwriter Saturday, April 21, 2007.

The concert is at 8pmET/7pmCT in the Ransdell Chapel, and tickets are available at the Office of Development or by contacting Cindy Woosley at (270) 789-5211.


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2007-04-03 17:10:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY, issues March Activity report

During the month of March 2007, there were 50 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.

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Gov. Fletcher funds Russell Crk. bridge on Bramlett-Kemp Rd

Governor Fletcher funds Russell Creek Bridge on the Bramlett-Kemp Road, just over the Green County Line from Adair; former Columbia resident Mary Ann Baron, now Green County Judge Executive, and first woman to hold office in Green County history,m receives "Unbridled Spirit Award" for outstanding public service

FRANKFORT, KY - Governor Ernie Fletcher visited the American Legion Park in Greensburg on Monday to present local officials with ceremonial checks representing $850,000 in state funds for community projects in Green County. The funding will be used to construct a new bridge over Russell Creek and to improve facilities at the park. The Governor also presented Green County Judge-Executive Mary Ann Baron with the "Unbridled Spirit Award" for outstanding public service.


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2007-04-03 16:12:48 | Comments | Printable version

Sheriff's Department lists activity for March 2007


Adair County Sheriff's Department
March 2007 Activity Report


In March there were 48 warrants of arrest served. Other activity is listed below:


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2007-04-03 15:30:26 | Comments | Printable version

Proposed Columbia Occupational License Ordinance No. 430.11

The following is the text in its entirety of the revisions proposed at the regular April 2007 monthly meeting of the Columbia City Council. A second reading would be the first Monday in May unless a special session is called for the purpose of a second reading.

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2007-04-03 14:06:14 | Comments | Printable version

Card of Thanks for Crash for a Cure from Relay for Life

Click Here to see Card of Thanks from Angela Dean, Chair, from Relay for Life to all those who were responsible for the huge success of the Crash for a Cure.

2007-04-03 12:34:50 | Comments | Printable version

Proposed City Ordinance No 540.9: New parking regulations

First reading was given last night, Monday, April 2, 2007. at the regular meeting of the Columbia City Council to Mayor Pat Bell's proposed ordinance revising parking regulations in the City of Columbia. The proposed changes are printed below in their entirety, with strike-throughs for old parts of the ordinance.

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2007-04-03 11:23:32 | Comments | Printable version

Proposed City Ord. No 920.80 Zoning Permits & Applications adjustments

The text for the changes to the City of Columbia Zoning Permits and Applications for Zoning Changes or Adjustments, which were presented by Mayor Pat Bell for a first reading last night, Monday, April 2, 2007, meeting of the Columbia City Council is printed in its entirety below It is printed as a community service:

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2007-04-03 10:29:52 | Comments | Printable version

Letter to Green Hills, Parrott Avenue residents

Mayor Patrick R. Bell has released the wording of a letter he is sending to residents of Green Hills and residents of Parrott Avenue outlining benefits for the citizens in those areas after they become a part of the city.

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2007-04-03 09:41:05 | Comments | Printable version

AC Road Department schedule now in Today

The Adair County Road Department schedule for today is now in the Today feature. Look for it there each day.

2007-04-03 09:23:31 | Comments | Printable version

Revival services April 9-15 at Robinson Chapel Church

Revival services will start Monday, April 9 and run through April 15, 2007, and may be extended at Robinson Chapel Church. Services will start at 5:00pmET/6pmCT nightly, with Bro. Robert Knight the evangelist. Pastor Bro. Elvis tucker and Congregation welcome you . The church is located on HWY 551 near Knifley, KY. For more information, call 465-6528, 465-7151, or 866-6778. -SHIRLEY MOSS.

2007-04-03 09:03:10 | Comments | Printable version

Sunrise service at Robinson Chapel Church, Knifley, KY

There will be a Sunrise Service at Robinson Chapel Church at 5:00amCT/6:00amET. The Church is located on HWY 551 near Knifley, KY. The Pastor is Bro. Elvis Tucker. For more information call 465-6528, 465-7151 or 866-6778. - SHIRLEY MOSS



2007-04-03 08:58:52 | Comments | Printable version

Please send corrections, updates for Directory of Churches

Please help us update the listings in the Directory of Churches. A letter this morning from Robinson Ridge Separate Baptist Church requested changes in time, in the pastor's name, and asked for addition of the phone number. The change was made, and prompted us to request updates from pastors, church secretaries, or other responsible church members. If your church is not listed, please send the information, preferably in the format of other churches. We welcome longer detail about directions special services. There is no charge for the listings, unless the listing includes links or announcement of paid radio, cable, or Tv programs.

2007-04-03 08:51:53 | Comments | Printable version

City Council Meeting April 2, 2007 report

  • First reading given to three ordinances calling for 33.3% and up increases in occupational licenses, parking fines, and zoning permits and applications. Mayor Bell says increases long overdue
  • Green Hills, Parrott Avenue sewer project proceeds in tandem with drive for requests for voluntary annexation
  • Garrison Construction gets lift station contract. Six bids, listed below, received
  • CACIDA's Martin Jones reports
  • Spring Clean-up start is April 9
  • Mayor receives letter from Commissioner of Highways Marc Williams on interchange lighting
  • New safety, parking officer may be employed
  • Parks & Recreation announces advances
  • Sidewalk improvements on Jamestown, Burkesville Streets suggested
By Ed Waggener

In last night's City Council Meeting, Mayor Pat Bell introduced increases for parking fines, occupational license fees, and fees for zoning permits and applications last night.

First readings were given to the measures, which have increases ranging from 33.3% increases on some occupational licenses to as much as a quadrupling of fines for certain parking violations.


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Today, Tues, April 3, 2007: Chamber banquet ticket deadline

Today & Events are brought to you by HUDDLE HOUSE, near Big Lots, Campbellsville, KY. Your headquarters for Huddle 2Go Platters. (ADVERTISEMENT)


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.


Spotlighting, in full, today's events for 93th day of 2007 (272 days remaining) Check Events Calendar for complete community calendar with future events as far out as we've received them.

Remember to check Events for complete details, and check with organizations for changes, cancellations

Tuesday, April 3, 2007: Deadline to buy tickets Chamber Awards Banquet
Winners in six categories will be announced at the annual Chamber Banquet to be held April 9, 2007, at Camner Dining Center on the campus of Lindsey Wilson College. Deadline for tickets is April 3, 2007. Tickets must be picked up at the Chamber Office. Call 384-6020. -SUE STIVERS.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007: Adair County School District Spring Break
No classes in Adair County Public Schools today.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007: CACIDA meets
The Columbia Adair County Industrial Development Authority (CACIDA) officially meets each first Tuesday at Noon CT in the Chamber Board Room, in the Chamber headquarters at the southeast corner of Fortune and Burkesville Streets. Meetings have whimsically held; call ahead to guarantee group will hold session as announced. By statute, meetings are open to the public. Members of the board are Chairman Barry Corbin, and members Monica Rodgers, Barry Loy, Jason Corbin, Randy Nelson, and Mike Neal. The Executive director is Martin Jones, Bowling Green, KY, Phone 270-846-3469.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007: Women's Center Lunch/Lecture Series
Sharon Burton , "Women Business Owner." At 12:00 noon CT in the Roberta Cranmer Dining & Conference Center on the Campus of Lindsey Wilson College and are free. -DR. WENDY BENNINGFIELD.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007: LWC Great Decisions Discussion
7- 8pm CT in the Thomas D. Clark Reading Room of the Holloway Building. Part II: Global Issues. Speaker: Roy Schwartzman of UNC-Greensboro "Contemporary Implications of the Holocaust" For more information on the "Great Decisions Discussion Series," contact Michael Rogers at rogersm@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-8183. For more information about the "Great Discussions Series" online, go to: www.fpa.org. Topics and dates in April and May are subject to change.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007, 7:00pm CT: G.R.A.W.L. Meeting
The Green River Animal Welfare League. (G.R.A.W.L.) (the first Tuesday of each month) at 7pm in the basement of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce building, SE corner Burkesville and Fortune Streets. Plenty of parking in back of building by lower entrance and in city parking lot on Fortune ST. All participation is welcome. -Shantilla Rexroat, D.V.M., President.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007: Holocaust lecture at Slider
Roy Schwartzman will present "Contemporary Implications of the Holocaust" at 7pm CT on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact (270) 384-8102 or info@lindsey.edu.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007: KHIPP discussion on Christians, public arena
Dr. Ron Sider, president and founder of the Evangelicals For Social Action, will be the guest speaker at the Kentucky Heartland Institute for Public Policy (KHIPP) on Tuesday, April 3 at 5pmET/4pmCT in the Little Auditorium of the Student Union Building at Campbellsville University. The discussion topic is "Evangelical Christians in the Public Arena; What is Appropriate." The event is free and open to the public. -LINDA WAGGENER, assistant director of university communications

  • Adair County School District schools are on Spring Break
  • Art: Exhibit at the Lucretia Begley Gallery at Lindsey Wilson College continues with A Family Affair Art Exhibit featuring the art of Sara Roush, Henrietta Roush Scott, Jeffrey Scott, and Sara Scott Browning.
  • Movies: "Blades of Glory" at Columbian Theatre
  • Eating: Huddle House, Campbellsville offers 24 hr dining. Also, check ColumbiaMagazine.com menus: Chilaquiles offers fax in and call in service. Catfish Plus is open for lunch today. Circle R (new phone number 384-1793). Access menus from side ads in ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Weather:
The National Weather Service outlook for Tuesday, April 3, 2007:

Today:Mostly sunny until midday...Then mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Near record highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph and gusty.

Tonight:Showers and thunderstorms likely...Then partly cloudy with Decreasing shower chances after midnight. Lows around 50. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph and gusty shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Click Here for National Weather Service page for Columbia, KY, with lots of interesting interactive features, including radar and satellite images of planet earth, America, and Adair County, KY.



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Tom Chaney April 3, 2007: Flashback to Dry Tortugas


"There is no frigate like a book"
Book review: Flashback by Nevada Barr
By Tom Chaney

I just returned from the Dry Tortugas. It was my second attempt to get there.

For those of you who are as geographically challenged as was I at Christmas 1964, the Dry Tortugas are those low islands which form a constellation in the Gulf of Mexico off Key West, Florida.

That 1964 trip was aborted due to high seas. I was traveling with my Uncle Carl and my Aunt Virginia and a couple of cousins. At the time that uncle and aunt were aiming to see all of the furthest points one could see on the continental United States. They had made it to the point below New Orleans where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico and to quite a few other extremities of the country.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 3
Happy Birthday, Bonnie Walker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Garmon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Young | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie Lynn Rucker | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joseph Russell Chapman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Sexton Hampton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Walker (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kerry Yates (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sandra Land | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shelby Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Adell Kinnett, Russell County, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alisha Gayle Hartley Lee, Casey County, KY (1981-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Arlyene Pedigo Perkins, Summer Shade, KY (1920-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Audrey Mae Reynolds Cowherd, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avery R. Justice, 76, Green Co, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Benny McGaha, 73, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joseph Sharp, formerly of Casey County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Frank Fishback (1941-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarice Lewis, 89, Adair Co., KY (1929-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Connie Anne Peavler, Boyle Co., KY (1959-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Devin Dewayne Pevely, Windsor, KY (1984-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Baker, Adair County, KY (1929-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edgar Thomas (Ed) Arnett, 81, Summersville, KY (1935-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Wayne Compton, 20, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Jessie, Adair Co., KY (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye R. Wilson, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1931-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie Walkup, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garnett 'Snake' Sweeney, Casey County, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Ray Pruyear, 49, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Melson, Melson Ridge, KY (1953-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janet Gail Cabbell, 81, Adair County, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Dean Riggins, 66, Windsor, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Glendo Sullivan, 72, Russell County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jewell Burchett Myers, Cumberland Co., KY (1933-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joel Gabbert, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John N. Dee, 64, Adair County, KY (1953-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joy Lee DeWitt, Taylor County, KY (1924-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Carol Thurman, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kendall Harvey, 82, Adair County, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Russell Downey, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Curry, 68, Green County, KY (1946-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Levona I. Wilson, 89, Russell Co., KY native (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Grace Strode Hammer, Summer Shade, KY (1950-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lonnie (Gene) Denson, Casey County, KY (1948-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Hare, Russell County, KY (1935-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Hall French, 59, Taylor County, KY (1958-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marsa K. (Mousie) Cox, 68 Elk Horn, KY (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Akin Cundiff, 86, Adair Co., KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Jerome 'Smurf' Bray, Casey Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mildred Buis Brown, Casey County, KY (1934-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Misti V. Kemp, 32, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Wethington, Casey County, KY native (1944-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reba Garner, 86, Jamestown, Russell Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky M. Hadley, Adair County, KY (1956-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Evelyn Stearns, 62, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Morrison Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1949-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Dickson, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Kate Russell, 86, Jamestown, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vera Faye Morgan Wicks, Russell County, KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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