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Daily News for Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Bearwallow UMC Homecoming is August 4 & 5 Everyone is invited to come and be a part of Bearwallow United Methodist Church's Annual Homecoming Weekend which will begin this Saturday, August 4, at 6:00pm CT with Family Fun Night. We will have food and games for all ages. Then on Sunday, August 5, 2007, at 9:30am CT, the Rev. Jay Smith, District Superintendent of the Madisonville District of the Kentucky Annual Conference and son-in-law of Charles and Eulah Helm, will be our guest speaker, and the Southern Gospel group The Cassady's will share in special music. To conclude the day, we will have the all infamous finger licking, mouth watering lunch on the grounds. So, please come out and join us for this great time of worship and fellowship at Bearwallow United Methodist Church--located 6 miles outside of Columbia on Liberty Road. For more information, please contact Bro. Troy Long, Jr. at (270) 384-4403. Events 2007-08-01 19:48:55 | Comments | Printable version
Glens Fork High School Reunion at 5:45pm Aug. 31, 2007 The Glens Fork High School Reunion will be held on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 5:45pm CT in the Lindsey Wilson College dining facility. A special room has been reserved. All alumni and friends of Glensfork High School are invited and encouraged to attend. Direct any question to Dave Rosenbaum at d.rosenbaum@insightbb.com Events 2007-08-01 19:34:36 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Preston Sullivan, 80, WWII veteran Mr. Sullivan was a member of South Jefferson Baptist Church and a Mason. He will be accorded military rites and Masonic rites in services on Thursday Preston Ray Sullivan, 80, 3869 Weed Keltner Road, Gradyville, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2007, at 10:30am CT, at his home, after a long illness. Visitation will be after 2:00pm, Thursday, August 2, 2007, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. Military rites will be held at the graveside by VFW Post 6097, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 19:15:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair FFA Chapter takes Leadership training at Hardinsburg, KY By Terry Harvey Recently members of the Adair County FFA Chapter attended the Kentucky Leadership Training Center in Hardinsburg Kentucky during the week of July 2-6, 2007. The week long adventure is intended to train young FFA members to become better leaders in tomorrow's world. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 15:54:39 | Comments | Printable version
Another confirmation it is a wolf spider Ed: This appears to be a wolf spider. According to World Book Encyclopedia 2007 Edition, wolf spiders are large and hairy. They also take better care of their young than any other kinds of spiders. s/Lee Ann Jessee, Adair County Public Library Director. Thanks. No one in their right mind would argue with the findings of the ACPL, much less the World Book. - Ed. 2007-08-01 15:07:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
It is a wolf spider, Devin Feese reports Shamarie's spider, despite fierce countenance, can be handy, references say To the editor, CM: I'm certain that is a wolf spider. The individual species of a wolf spider is hard to determine even for the experts, but from comparing the picture with examples on this website Wolf Spiders, at the University of Kentucky Entomology Department, it looks like it comes from the genus Hogna. There are tons of varieties with several living in Kentucky. Interesting fact is that they were know and named wolf spiders prior to 350 B.C. as Aristotle mentioned the "wolf spider' in his History of Animals written at that time.More information on things that creep and crawl can be found here Kentucky Critter Filess/Devin Feese Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 14:36:27 | Comments | Printable version
Three Day City-wide Yard Sale starts August 31, 2007 The City Wide Yard Sale will start Friday, August 31, 2007; Saturday, September 1, 2007 and on Monday, September 3, 2007. Last year the event proved to be an outstanding event. For more information and to guarantee that your yard sale will be advertised on ColumbiaMagazine.com and on radio, contact Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce at 270-384-6020. 2007-08-01 14:11:52 | Comments | Printable version
Ann gets confirmation: Spout Springs bridge money on way Project will be third emergency funded bridge constructed this year with money authorized by Governor Fletcher; old bridge gets patched to make-do, keep tourist, Spout Springs water users, and tourist access open. Short Creek Bridge may be ready with 3-6 days to spare before Adair County Schools open on Thursday, August 9, 2007. By Ed Waggener Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton said that she has received confirmation from Kentucky Rural Roads Commissioner that Adair County will receive $75,637.00 in emergency funds to build a new bridge on the Spout Springs Road. The money is from the Governor Ernie Fletcher's Emergency Roads fund, and covers 80% of $94,547 estimated cost of the bridge. The estimate was made by Kentucky Highway Department Engineers in the District 8 office, Somerset, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 13:50:30 | Comments | Printable version
City of Columbia Police Dept. Activity Report, july 2007 Chief Mark Harris has reported the July, 2007, activity for the Columbia Police Department. Included today at alphabetical citation totals and totals for broader categories. An eagerly awaited report on the activities of the new Safety and Code Enforcement officer's activities will be added as soon as technical transmission difficulties are resolved. SACE Officer began issuing citations on July 9, 2007. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 13:13:13 | Comments | Printable version
Mayor Bell iissues statement on th retirement of William Cowan Mr. Cowan has worked with the last eight mayors of Columbia To the People of Columbia, KY: William 'Tiny' Cowan retired today after 37 years of dedicated service to the Columbia Street Department. During his tenure, he worked for 8 different Mayors. Im sure the Other Mayors also found him to be a positive, patient and a cooperative person and will join me in wishing him a most enjoyable retirement. Thanks, Tiny. Mayor Pat Bell City Clerk Carolyn Edwards researched the history and finds that TIny Cowan's career spanned the tenure's of seven Mayors City of Columbia Mayors: Hollis Keltner, W.R. Murphy, Coy Downey, W.J. Flowers, Jr; Charles Marshall, Pam Hoots, Curtis Hardwick, and the first part of Mayor Pat Bell's administrationRelated photos and story 2007-08-01 13:00:55 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Mary E. Wilcoxson Richardson, 82 Mrs. Richardson was the head of a large, highly respected Adair County family and a member of the Cane Valley Christian Church. She will be widely remembered for her years of of service at the First National Bank in Columbia Mary E. Wilcoxson Richardson, 82, 308 Maple Street, Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at 5:30pm CT at the Campbellsville Retirement Home, Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service will be Friday, August 3, 2007, at 11:00am CT, at the Cane Valley Christian Church with Bro. Steve Martin and Bro. Ivan Tucker officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, August 2, 2007, after 5:00pm, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 10:00am at the church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 12:32:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Note from reader out west who appreciates JHG writings: To ColumbiaMagazine.com "...I am finally reading Miss Willie and what a treasure it is. Thisevening I looked up the Janice Holt Giles web site and found yourColumbia Magazine connected to JHG. Very interesting reading. Thanks, Patti, out West. A relatively new feature of ColumbiaMagazine.com is a front page side ad linking to the official Janice Holt Giles web site. Or, Click here to access it from this story. - ED 2007-08-01 06:38:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Books
Today, Wed. Aug.1, 2007: Story hour at ACP library (ADV.) CertaCARE Pharmacy, 941 Campbellsville Rd.,Columbia, KY 42728CALL (270) 385-9139 and find out how CertaCARE Pharmacy offers the LOWEST PRESCRIPTION PRICES IN ADAIR COUNTY! Mention this ad and receive additional discount. (AdV) EVENTS IN BRIEF Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 213 of 2007 (152 days remaining).
(ADV) Back-to-School-Sports Physicals Just $25 in August. Dr. Phil Aaron Medical Center (ADV.) For Events in Detail, Future Events CM Weather I: NOAA National Weather Service: CM Weather II is continuously on the front page and is from Weather Underground. Below is CM Weather I, from NOAA, The National Weather Service, outlook for Wednesday, August 1, 2007:
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Fanning the Flame fame: Proud of McKenzie Martin! To ColumbiaMagazine.com McKenzie puts her heart into everything she does, and always does her best, so it is no wonder that she has done so well this postseason! We are all proud of her! Keep it up, McKenzie! s/Pastor Randy Johnson, Columbia Baptist Church Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 05:16:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Breeding Area VFD holds county wide extrication class By Terry Harvey, Chief, Breeding Area Fire Department Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com On July 26, 2007 the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department hosted a county wide automobile extrication class at the Breeding fire station. Firefighters learned various extrication techniques including complete side removal of a vehicle, top removal and stabilization. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 04:35:11 | Comments | Printable version
BAVFD says thanks to those individuals who have paid fire dues Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com: The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank those individuals who have paid their annual fire dues. The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind everyone who has not paid their fire dues that it is not to late to do so. Fire dues are $25.00 for the first deed and $15.00 for any additional deeds. Payment can be mailed to the BAVFD, PO Box 5, Breeding, KY 42728. If you have any questions about which fire district you live in, feel free to email the Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department @ bavfd@duo-county.com. 2007-08-01 04:18:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
ATV helmet program taps into unmet need Adair County Child Fatality Review Team, LCDHD, & Rex's Cycle program now has a request for 63 helmets, total. Many applicants were riding old 4 wheelers and had never owned a helmet To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com, I wanted to give you an update on our helmet giveaway. By Saturday at 9:00 am, I had received 14 request for free helmets. On Monday we were up to 35 and the biggest day was today. We now have a total of 63 request. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 04:12:49 | Comments | Printable version
(ADV) Remember to check classified listings ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds are Easy, Fast, Get Results, and, in most cases FREE! to residents of Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Taylor and Russell Countians for non-commercial accounts. There's a lot of activity in the ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds. Whether you need something or have something to sell or give away, ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds are a great place to advertise them, and they are mostly free! Send yours now. 2007-08-01 04:10:30 | Comments | Printable version
Rider hits deer, loses control of cycle ColumbiaMagazine.com An eastbound motorcyclist on KY 704 hit a deer last night, cost control of his 1987 Honda Motorcycle, and came to rest in a ditchline. Charles Anderson, 49, Burkesville, was treated and released at Cumberland County Hospital. The accident occurred 7.5 miles north of Burkesville, approximately 19 miles south of Columbia at 7:00pm, Tuesday, July 31, 2007. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-01 03:55:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 1 Happy Anniversary, Ronnie and Sandra Vanarsdale (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, April Janes Gribbins (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barelyn Lee Piercy (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benjamin Tyler Coffey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob Hutcheson Jr (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandon Lee Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Breann Franklin (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byron Larimore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Coy Bennett (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James E. Shirley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Smith Sapp (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Katherine Milby, (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Macey Lynn Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pastor Randy Parnell (1959) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patrick Williams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Land | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tony Streeval | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tyler Coffey (August 1, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Barnett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Wolf, 55, Burkesville, KY/Indianapolis, IN native (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert David (Bobby) Heiskell, Sr., Greensburg, KY (1934-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Leach, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clint Mitchell Flanagan, Russell Springs, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Riley P. Sallee, Liberty, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Merle Stotts Fudge, 88, Adair County, KY (1931-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denny Hayes, 62, Casey Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Agnes Noe, Green Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Neva Blakey, Russell Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Terry Shively, Adair County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reed Fletcher, Burkesville, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Carr Wethington, Casey Co., KY, native (1917) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jewell Skaggs, Taylor County, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bettye Faye Gilpin Mann, 76, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elbert Burton, 90, Adair County, KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cody Puryear, 18, Green County, KY (1996-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tommy Lewis Pendleton, 56, Adair Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenn Pittman, 63, Middleburg, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eleanor Parke, born in Metcalfe County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Doris Adelle Milby Keltner, 81, Green County, KY native (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winston Dwight Forrest, Knob Lick, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stuart Borders, 53, Cumberland Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Thomas Scott, 42, Green County, KY (1973-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Whitlow Elkins, Green Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Henry Lee Estes, 67, Green Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Edd Parrigin, 67, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Bennett, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Mann, 62, Taylor County, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Aaron 'Steve' Lee, 61, Casey County, KY (1958-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Ray Wethington, Dunnville, KY (1974-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joseph Feese, 41, Lebanon, KY (1979-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Davis, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jessie, 72, Columbia, KY (1951-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freeman Wesley Reece, 96, Columbia, KY native (1924-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne Murphy, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Irene Campbell, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myron William Kolody, 58, Chance, KY (1958-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rickey Lynn Oakes, 56, Greensburg, KY (1966-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lynn Cooper, 61, Columbia, KY (1960-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Joe Bishop, 53, Green Co., KY (1967-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Toby D. Grider, 57, Russell Springs, KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Mae Wethington, 75, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, August 1, 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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