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Record number attend this LWC pastoral ministry school

By Emily Harlan, Lindsey Wilson staff writer

If attendance at this week's pastoral ministry school at Lindsey Wilson College is any indication, the future of leadership in The United Methodist Church is bright.

Lindsey Wilson's Sumner Campus Ministry Center hosted the annual school, held by the Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church.


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2007-05-25 15:58:47 | Comments | Printable version

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Scenic Adair County: Tobacco setting time



2007-05-25 - Garlin, KY - Photo By Sean Hitchcock.
Setting tobacco on Burton Ridge near Highway 206 in Adair County today were farmer and tractor operator, W. C. Moss, and the crew of setters, from left, Billy Willis, Bessie Willis, Margaret Moss, and Jerry Moss. "The spring frost seems to have hurt the growth of the plants, but it looks like they still have a good chance," W. C. Moss said. "We've still got a whole tobacco season ahead of us, and it's looking pretty good."

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Murder victim identified as Kelly Sue Gaddie, 49

Suspect Darrell Schagene found dead, apparently a suicide

Kentucky State Police at Post 15, Columbia, KY, say that the victim in the Raywick, KY murder reported yesterday has been identified as Kelly Sue Gaddie, 49, Raywick.

The suspect in the case, Darrell Schagene, was found dead, apparently a suicide, at his residence.


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2007-05-25 13:18:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Miriam Vanarsdale 1st Runner-Up National Cheerleader

Miriam Vanarsdale from Adair County High School in in Columbia, KY has been selected as the 1st runner-up and winner of a $1,500 scholarship for the 2007-2008 National Cheerleader of the Year.

Vanarsdale earned at the 2007 National Cheerleader of the Year Scholarship Competition (NCYSC), sponsored by Cheer, Ltd, Inc.


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2007-05-25 10:37:11 | Comments | Printable version

Summer reading at Adair Library kicks off at CWC


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By Dana Harmon

Students, families and community partners kicked off the Summer Reading Program last evening, Thursday, May 24, 2007, at Col. WM. Casey Elementary.

This year Title I Parent Involvement, Family Resource Center and the 21st CCLC Camp Casey have teamed up with the staff at the Adair County Public Library to bring the students of this county opportunities to prevent summer learning losses in reading.


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2007-05-25 09:45:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

ACRD pre-Memorial Day roads maintenance schedule

It's holiday time, but the Adair County Road Department is working this Friday, May 25, 2007 to get as much done as possible to make Adair County roads better for your Memorial Day weekend travel. Today's work schedule:

District 3: Hauling gravel on Spoon Cemetery Road. We will be digging up the road in various spots on the Buel Collins Road.

District 1: Gravel on the Abrell Road. Finish work on the Grassy Springs Bridge

District 6: Mowing roadsides in the Knifley area.

Please drive carefully in these areas. And have a Good Memorial Day Weekend. - LISA LEE, from the office of Adair County Judge Exectuive Ann Melton.


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Golf sensation Krista Burton named All-American!

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Krista first freshman is first ever selected NAIA All American as freshman. Five LWC Women Golfers Earn NAIA Honors: Burton, Beth Cooper, Jessica Robertson, all from Russell County; Cheslee Elkins, Greensburg; and Stacy McClain
By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director

COLUMBIA, KY -- Five Lindsey Wilson College women's golfers earned NAIA national honors for their play on the course and their work in classroom during the season.

Lindsey Wilson freshman Krista Burton has been named First-Team All-American.


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LWC golfers makes cut for play today in NAIA championship

Freshman Travis Radford tied for 17th after third round at National Golf Course at Swan Lake, Plymouth, Indiana, NAIA National Champship tournament. Senior Zach Wilson fires 74, best for Raiders

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director

PLYMOUTH, IN. -- The Lindsey Wilson College men's golf team remained in 15th position following today's third round of the 56th NAIA Men's Golf National Championship played at Indiana National Golf Course.

The Blue Raiders posted a 308 today to make the team cut and secure play in tomorrow's final round. Lindsey Wilson has a three-round total of 911 (299-304-308) entering the final round.


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2007-05-25 06:51:26 | Comments | Printable version

Still time to buy RoL Life Luminaries

The 2007 Relay for Life Luminaries are quickly closing out. Anyone wishing to purchase a last minute luminary in honor or memory of a loved one may do so by dropping their form by the House of Styles.

You may also contact Barbara Shepherd at 384-5163 or Peggy Lawson at 384-5401. Luminaries are $5.00 per name. This year there will be a special candlelight ceremony at 9:30 p.m. to honor those individuals who have survived cancer and to memorialize those who have lost the battle. Please make your check payable to the American Cancer Society. -BARBARA SHEPHERD

"Thanks for helping us save lives in Adair County and across our Nation"


2007-05-25 06:41:09 | Comments | Printable version

Adair studentss attend environmental camp at Jabez

By Staci Newsom, UK Cooperative Extension Service Intern for Adair County

Fishing, caving, and smores! Oh my! Environmental camp for local 5th, 6th, and 7th #graders went off without a hitch May 17th and 18th, as the youth retreated to Lake Cumberland 4-H camp in Jabez, Kentucky.

Environmental Camp is an opportunity for students to experience different activities such as caving, fishing, archery, and hiking and is sponsored by the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service 4-H programs and the Adair County School system.


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2007-05-25 06:16:31 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Fri. May 25, 2007: Retirement honors Corbin, Coomer


Spotlighting, in full, today's events for 145th day of 2007 (220 days remaining).

12noon and 7pm CT: Pirates and Petticoats at ACHS
ACHS Theatre class production of Pirates and Petticoats, by Pat Cook, on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 12:00noon and and 7:00pm, in the ACHS gymnasium. The Theatre class will be presenting this comedy/farce to the High School at 12 noon on Friday. The 7:00 performance is open to the public. -Joanne Held, ACHS theatre teacher.

2-4pm CT: Reception will honor Odell Corbin, Cordell Coomer Jeffries Showcase employees
You are invited to a Retirement Reception at Jeffries Showcase Gallery in honor of Odell Corbin & Cordell Coomer. Odell has been with Jeffries for 35 years. Cordell has been with Jeffries for 34 years. The reception will be on Friday, May 25, 2007 from 2-4pm. Refreshments will be served.

Entertainment Movies: "Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At World's End." starts its regular schedule this evening at the Columbian

Weather:
The National Weather Service outlook for Friday, May 25, 2007:

Today...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Light south winds.

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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2007-05-25 05:38:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 25
Happy Anniversary, Bradley and Ashley Adamson (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Chasity & Timmy Ballou (2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Craig and Felicia Lasley (May 5, 1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, David & Linda Kinnett (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Eugene and Mildred Robinson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angela Dean | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angela Ford, (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cameron Derman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Desiray Jasper (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennie Cowan Snider (1982) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Campbel | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Laney Grace Stotts (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madeline Hardwick (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matilda Anne Waggener (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Milton Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patty Smith Edwards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tina York | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daisy Luttrell, Windsor, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine Conner, Russell Co., KY native (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nelle Vaughn | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Greg Corbin, Columbia, KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Beagle, Russell Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John King Stephenson, Taylor Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amelia Meyer, 99, Russell County, KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Tarter, Russell County, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Holley Madison Claywell Guffey, Burkesville, KY (1994-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Lynn Harvey, Adair County, KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rester Higginbotham, 84, Russell Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Louise (Taylor) Russell, Casey Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Oma Christine (Teenie) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carol Gregory, 75, Casey County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elbert (Pee Wee) Puyear, Taylor Co. KY (1939-2015 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Dean Blair, 68, Pellyton, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Lee Smith, 62, Russell County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Derry, Sr., Columbia, KY, (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Hudson, 79, Russell Co., KY (1936-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patty Myers Branham, 55, Cumberland County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beth Paige Herron, Taylor Co., KY (1984-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Donald Decker, 84, Russell County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman Wood (H.W.) Roach, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wade Coomer, 64, Adair Co., KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cecil Clay Stubbs, Taylor Co./Adair Co., KY native (1941-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Woodard, 60, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arminda Fudge | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby C. Sneed, 84, Columbia, KY (1940-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daniel G. Spieker, 81, Columbia, KY (1943-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debbie Ramsey, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Earl Bradshaw, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Davis, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maybelle Berry, 82, Green Co., KY (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin C. Branham, 77, Columbia, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael L. Foster, 74, Columbia, KY native (1950-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nina Satalich, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma J. Walters, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Othel Rollin Jeffries, 92, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray M. Edrington, 80, Columbia, KY (1936-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nell Crawhorn, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William Lee Veatch, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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