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Daily News for Monday, April 30, 2007
Midnight showing of Spiderman 3 Thursday at Columbian By Nathan Compton Starting Friday, May 4, 2007, we have Spider-Man 3 at the Columbian Theater. Spider-Man 3 is rated PG-13 and will play nightly at 6:00 and 9:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00 and 5:00pm CT only. Also, on Thursday May 3, 2007, we will be having a special showing of Spider-Man 3 at midnight. For the first week of Spider-Man Lindsey students will have to pay regular admission prices but if they show they're Lindsey ID they will get a free small popcorn. 2007-04-30 19:15:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Loper, Gitlewski Leads Baseball into MSC Finals LWC baseball faces Campbellsville in Campbellsville on Wednesday in the MSC Tournament By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director GEORGETOWN, KY -- Lindsey Wilson College junior pitcher Bud Loper pitched seven innings of one-run relief on Sunday night to help the Blue Raiders beat West Virginia Tech 7-4 and advance into the Mid-South Conference championship. Lindsey Wilson (29-25) advances to the MSC finals to face top-seeded Campbellsville (KY) University on Wednesday, May 2, at Campbellsville. First pitch is scheduled for 1pmCT/2pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 19:08:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
SAR: State to be here Mon., May 7, to reclaim rescue equipment Equipment will taken from Adair Rescue Squad but will remain in Adair County, Greg Thomas, EMD and Director of the new Adair Search and Rescue (SAR), has been told By Ed Waggener Greg Thomas, Adair County EM Director and organizer of the new Adair Search and Rescue (SAR), has been notified by Don Franklin, KY Division of Emergency Management, that he will be in Columbia on Monday, May 7, 2007, to reclaim State rescue equipment now held by the old Adair Rescue Squad. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 18:52:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Predators receive awards at banquet With photo By Christine Ussery On Friday, April 27th, Damon's CTA All Star Youth Predators had their awards banquet. All 22 squad members received a trophy and certificate in appreciation of their hard work and dedication. This past year the girls went to three competitions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 18:06:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Feedback: Marteneque wins at Green Co. horse show To the editor, CM Congratulations. Way to go, Sissy! s/Aunt Alice Click here to see photo of Marteneque Bailey at Green County horse show. 2007-04-30 17:47:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Adair Search and Rescue organizing May 3, 2007 By Greg Thomas, Adair Co. Emergency Management Director Adair Search and Rescue, (ASAR) a newly forming volunteer organization, will be having a meeting onThursday, May 3, 2007 at 6pm CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex. If you have already picked up a application for this organization and have not had a chance to turn it in you are encouraged to do so on Thursday night. Applications will be available at this meeting or may be obtained at the Adair County Judges office (384-4703) or from Adair County Emergency Management. OnThursday night bylaws will be available to see what direction the new organization will be taking. At this time Adair Search and Rescue's mission statementincludes: Tothe best of it's trained ability and equipment capability, assisting the county in storm spotting and severe weather, finding lost and missing individuals, and water recovery. More items will be added toit's mission statement as training andequipment becomeavailable. Click Here to check other announcements in the ColumbiaMagazine.com Events calendar. 2007-04-30 17:39:42 | Comments | Printable version
4th graders return as teachers, volunteers at Camp Casey Anna Parson and Ashley McLean were in charter class in 2004 By Dana Harmon Anna Parson and Ashley McLean (left to right in photo) began attending the Camp Casey Afterschool Program when the grant was awarded in 2004. They were regular attendees every year. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 17:16:58 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting called for May 1, 2007 Public Notice The Adair County Fiscal Court will have an Emergency Special Called meeting on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 5:00pm CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is open to the public. Click Here to check other announcements in the ColumbiaMagazine.com Events calendar. 2007-04-30 17:06:51 | Comments | Printable version
Detective Alex Wesley seeks information on bomb threat On April 30, 2007, at around 10:22am, the Columbia State Police received a call from the Adair County Child Support Office stating that they had received several bomb threats in the last few minutes. The caller threatened to bomb the Adair County Courthouse. Officers from the Kentucky State Police Post, Adair County Sheriff's Office, Columbia Police Department, Columbia Street Department, State Fire Marshall's Office, and Adair County Emergency Management Services searched the Courthouse and did not locate any device. The Adair County Fire Depart was on standby at the fire house. Detective Alex Wesley of Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, is the lead investigator. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Columbia State Police Post at (270) 384-4796, or any local law enforcement agency. 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 Della F. Shaw Related story and photo Click Here for first story and photo 2007-04-30 16:56:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Jakoby Allen Graves, stillborn Jakoby Allen Graves, son of Jennifer Arlene Brown and Joshua Lee Graves of Columbia, KY, was stillborn Sunday, April 29, 2007, at 12:32pm at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 3:00pm CT at the Quinn Cemetery in Knifley, KY, with Bro. Kenny Hardin officiating. Burial to follow. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 16:47:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Bradley Dale Bradley Dale "Big Un" Perdue, 33, Columbia, KY, died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at 7:27am CT, at the Westlake Regional Hospital Emergency Room. The funeral service will be Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 11:00am, at Grissom Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Joseph B. Payne officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 14:48:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Valtie Edel Melson, 71 Valtie Edel Melson, 71, of Bill Turner RD, Columbia, KY, died Sunday, April 29, 2007, at 7:44am at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. The funeral service will be Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at 11:00am CT at Grissom Funeral Home with Bro. Claude Davis officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 14:35:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Bean & Ham Supper at Casey Creek Lodge Casey Creek Lodge #536 will be having an all you can eat Bean & Ham supper. Saturday, May 5, 2007, at 5:30pm CT/4:30pmCT. There will be live entertainment. Cost is $5.00 adults; age 6 and under free. "Proceeds to fund the Coy Wolford Scholarship" - GAYLA BAKER Click Here to check other announcements in the ColumbiaMagazine.com Events calendar. 2007-04-30 13:07:44 | Comments | Printable version
Campbellsville Relay for Life Baby Contest There will be a Relay for Life Baby Contest to benefit the Relay for Life there. The contest will be Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Campbellsville Hamilton Auditorium. Registration is at 9:00am ET, with the event to start at 10:00a.m. ET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 12:50:42 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Story, picture make former resident want to come home Thanks to Gordon Crump and Joe Hare: Thank you, Joe Hare for the evening picture of Columbia from Lindsey Hill. Your picture and Gordon Crump's beautiful tribute to Columbia have been forwarded to my Christmas in July email list. Believe me when I tell you that this groupcontains many who will appreciate your work. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 12:25:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Downtown Columbia evacuated by bomb threat Update 12:24pm 4/30/2007. Traffic is flowing as normally through the Square. More on the story as information obtained. Story in progress By Ed Waggener It is eerily quiet in downtown Columbia right now. Downtown Columbia was evacuated at around 10:30am this morning, Monday, April 30, 2007 because of a bomb threat at the Adair County Court House. All offices and businesses on the Square were cleared by authorities. City Hall was voluntarily evacuated. Barricades have been set up at entrances at Burkesville and Fortune, at Monroe Street on Greensburg ST, Reed & Merchant on Campbellsville, and at Reed ST on Jamestown ST. State Police, Columbia Police, the State Fire Marshal and other officials are checking out the bomb threat. Mayor Pat Bell is out of town today. A city official said that the thinking is that the threat is a hoax, but that no chances are being taken. 2007-04-30 12:04:19 | Comments | Printable version
County to join in National Day of Prayer A community-wide prayer service will be held in Columbia in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3 at noon. The event is coordinated by the Adair County Ministerial Association and will be held on the steps of the courthouse annex. Community members will lead prayer for the church, family, government, education, media and military. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more info, contact David Alexander at the Columbia United Methodist, Church at 384-2276 Click Here to check other announcements in the ColumbiaMagazine.com Events calendar. 2007-04-30 10:49:41 | Comments | Printable version
$500 reward for information on redbud vandals Public Notice The City of Columbia is offering a $500.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons vandalizing the newly planted trees along the sidewalk fronting the shopping center on Jamestown St. in front of IGA, Hallmark, area. The trees were damaged late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Anyone with any information is urged to call the Columbia Police Department. 384-4119. Mark D Harris.Chief of Police. 2007-04-30 10:44:00 | Comments | Printable version
Horse Ride will benefit 2007 Relay for Life Friends for a Cure Relay for Life team is sponsoring a horse ride on Saturday, May 5, at 11:00am, CT, at Holmes Bend Horse Trails. There will be a $10.00 per person fee, which will include lunch. For more information, contact Eddie or Annetta Burton at 270-384-6155 or 270-378-1358. Click Here to check other announcements in the ColumbiaMagazine.com Events calendar. 2007-04-30 08:58:10 | Comments | Printable version
SSG Kenny Pyles visits Columbia after return from Iraq Two photos accompany this article Staff Sergeant Kenny Pyles was home on leave this past week to visit with his mother, Amelia Foster, and other family and friends. SSG Pyles has been in the US Army for 10 and one-half years, and re-enlisted for 10 more years in December 2006. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 05:31:01 | Comments | Printable version
Tom Chaney, Of writers and their books: Plain Truth Book Review: "Plain Truth" Neither Plain nor Simple By Tom Chaney Henry James once wrote "the air of reality . . . seems to me the supreme virtue of a novel -- the merit on which its other merits . . . depend." Robert Penn Warren cites this judgment of James in his introduction to The Collected Stories of Caroline Gordon. Warren continues to praise both Gordon and James for creating believable physical worlds within which their characters speak and act. As readers we accept the structure of the world which the writer creates. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 05:15:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books
Today, Mon., April 30, 2007: LWC Singers at Columbia Christian 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 120th day of 2007 (245 days remaining). Election countdown: It is 22 days until the 2007 Kentucky Primary Election. Check Events Calendar for complete community calendar with future events as far out as we've received them. 8:00am CT: AC Fiscal Court emergency meeting The Adair County Fiscal Court will have an Emergency Meeting on Monday, April 30, 2007 at 8:00am in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building. The only item on the agenda will be distributing the proposed 2007-2008 Adair County Fiscal Court Budget. The meeting is open to the public. -GALE COWAN, Adair County Finance Officer 7:00pm CT: LWC choral program at Columbia Christian Church he Lindsey Wilson choral program will perform at at 7pm CT on Monday, April 30 at Columbia Christian Church. The program includes the 34-member, all-Kentucky, Lindsey Singers. Four Columbia residents are in the Lindsey Singers, including one bass, Gregg Medendorp, and three of the choir's eight tenors. The three Columbia tenors are Andy Mann, Kevin Davis, and Brandon Wood. For more information on the Lindsey Wilson Choral Program concert series, contact Gerald Chafin at or (270) 384-8084. -EMILY HARLAN. Reading: Click here for a story you'll never forget by Gordon B. Crump "How I discovered Columbia . . . when Columbus didn't". Entertainment, Movies: "Are We Done Yet" and "The Reaping" at the Columbian Theater. Eating: Huddle House, Campbellsville offers 24 hr dining. Catfish Plus has new longer hours every day but Sunday. Check out Circle R's new buffet. Bring your laptops and read ColumbiaMagazine.com: The Circle R is also an Internet Buffet, with Wi-Fi. (new phone number 384-1793). Access menus from side ads in ColumbiaMagazine.com. Weather: The National Weather Service outlook for Monday, April 30, 2007: Today: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight:Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. 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. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 04:14:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Record 430 graduates will receive degrees at CU Graduate ceremonies will be Friday, May 4, in Ransdell Chapel. Undergraduate will be Saturday, May 5 in Powell Athletic Center By Heather Campbell, student news writer CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY Campbellsville University will hold her 2007 commencement ceremonies Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5 in two locations. A record number of graduates, at 430, will receive degrees. Degrees will be conferred, upon completion of all graduation requirements, to 430 students including 10 associate of science, 20 bachelor of arts, 11 bachelor of music, 159 bachelor of science, 35 bachelor of science in business administration, 15 bachelor of social work, 11 master of arts in education, 27 master of arts in music, 82 master of arts in special education, four master of arts in social science, 20 master of arts in business administration, one master of music in church music, two master of music in music education, six master of science in counseling and 27 master of theology degrees. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-04-30 03:59:55 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 30 Happy Anniversary, Jim and Marsha Napier (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Wanda and Terry Kerns (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Sarah Tarter Steele | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Adam Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billy Joe Birdwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryan Lynn Robertson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Doris Rush | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eldon Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Inis Phillips (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J.M. Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared McClister | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melanie S. Amburgey (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tommy Pendleton (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Bohannon (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie Hay Miller, 79, Green County, KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Austin Brice Cook, infant, Princeton, KY/Knifley & Columbia relatives (2017-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathy Lynn Davis Brock, Greensburg, KY (1956-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allen (Bob) Neal, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Byrd, Casey Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Shane Popplewell, 43, Russell Co., KY (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye (Burton) Smith, Adair Co. KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hector Aaron Curry, Columbia, KY (2008-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inis Phillips, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carol Shuffett Stith, Green County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Roberts Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colby W. Compton, Adair Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal Clements, 87, Casey Co., KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Malcolm B. (Mack) Gaskins, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wendell G. Polston, Russell County, KY (1944-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Lee Moore, Jr., Russell Co., KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Brown Emerson, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joseph E. Shuffett, Green County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Elizabeth Skaggs McAfee, 102, Green Co., KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Smith Dunbar, 90, Jefferson Co., KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Manuel Johnson, 79, Casey County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Linda Lou (Warner) Baumgardner, Taylor Co. KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherry Lynn Rice Cogar, 70, Summer Shade, KY (1945-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Strait, 84, Adair Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlene Miller, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Hugh Smith, 72, Dunnville, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William M. (Doy) Harden, Taylor County, KY (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy M. Johnson, 72, Adair Co., KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eugenia Johnson Hiser, Center, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry E. (Tony) Davis, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Robert Whitehead, 66, Green County, KY (1951-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard Edelen, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tina Marie Wilkerson Payton, 55, Dunnville, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Joe Garner, 54, Jamestown, KY (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia (Kelsey) Hartman, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Allene Aaron, 94, Columbia, KY (1929-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Thorne Burton, 88, Columbia, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Arthur Sargent, III, 67, Columbia, KY (1957-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlie Poff, 88, Adair Co., KY native (1935-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Moore, 83, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denim J. Sullivan-Miller, 19, Columbia, KY (2002-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred Ledford, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gordon Feese (1920-2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rosemary McQuaide, 59, Columbia, KY (1951-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tim Bastin, 56, Liberty, KY (1963-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Lee Wilson, Liberty, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, April 30, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. The events database was created in late 2007, and doesn't contain any data for earlier dates. |
 
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