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Daily News for Thursday, August 9, 2007
Fundraiser activities schedule for Jaremy Austin Benefit By Steven Baker A full day of activities is schedule on Saturday, August 11, 2007, to raise money for Iraq War veteran Jaremy Austin, who was severely injured in a motorcycle accident on July 4, 2007, near Barren River Lake. The events include breakfast, lunch, and supper, a performance by Ashley Mefford and Seth Mefford, a giant yard sale, a poker run, motorcycle bug run, a corn toss tournament, and a Saturday night benefit auction with more items than has been seen at a benefit auction in a long time. (AUCTION LIST) The events will take place or start at the VFW at 6:00pm. It will be a great day of wonderful events, and it will help a wonderful man, through a difficult time. The detailed day's schedule follows; Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 21:20:07 | Comments | Printable version
Huge list of items for auction, Jaremy benefit By Steven Baker Here is a list of items that will be auctioned off on August 11, 2007 to benefit Jaremy Austin, who severely injured in a motorcycle accident July 4, 2007. The auction will be at the V.F.W. Building, Fairgrounds Street, Columbia, KY, starting at 6:00pm, this Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 20:53:11 | Comments | Printable version
Jeff Sharp, Glasgow, former Casey Co. lawyer, wins award Sharp, now Barren County Attorney, Glasgow, KY, named outstanding County Attorney along with Steve McCollum, Centre College Grad now Henderson County, KY, County Attorney honored by AG Greg Stumbo for outstanding service Attorney General Greg Stumbo today presented awards for the 2007 County Attorneys and Outstanding Commonwealth's at the Kentucky Prosecutors Conference at the Lexington Convention Center. One of the outstanding county attorney, Jeff Sharp, practiced for a time in Liberty, Casey County, KY, and now is county attorney for Barren County, at Glasgow, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 20:18:53 | Comments | Printable version
Recalling Burkesville ST, from father's 8mm home movies Another statement in favor of the ways things were Dear Ed, I almost remember when Burkesville Street looked this way. My father took some 8mm home movies of people coming out of the Methodist Church on a Sunday morning sometime in the late 40's or early 50's. He was no doubt waiting in the car to pick up my mother and me to take us to lunch, and fiddling with his new Bell & Howell movie camera. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 19:56:47 | Comments | Printable version
Postcard brought a tear to crusty, but sentimental reader To Ed: I've been trying all this time to figure out how to raise your temperature a notch or two only to find out all it took was a nostalgic old postcard. Even though I came of age in the 40's and 50's, I was raised around small towns that very much resembled this photo. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 19:06:08 | Comments | Printable version
Thirza Peevey favors bringing back the trees To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Love the picture of old Burkesville street.. I wonder what could be done about replanting shade trees along that road and others in Columbia? Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 18:45:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Obituary: Pamela Jo Burton, 49, member SB Church Mrs. Burton was a member of a large Adair County family with a strong presence in both Kentucky and Indiana; she will be laid to rest in Bearwallow Cemetery Pamela Jo Burton, 49, 6684 Liberty Road, Columbia,KY, passed away at her home on August 8, 2007. The funeral service will be Saturday, August 11, 2007, at 3:00pm, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Whited, Bro. Jim Goff, and Bro. Clifton Cowan the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 18:17:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACHS Football Indians in Albany Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 The Adair County Football Indians will be traveling to Clinton County High School, located on North US 127, Albany, KY on Friday, August 10, 2007, for a scrimmage against Clinton County. Startin time is 6:30pm. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support the Indians. Thanks. Cathy Moss 2007-08-09 16:29:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
The Flames - Columbia/Adair County Pride To ColumbiaMagazine.com, for the Kentucky AC Flames: Great Job!! We are very proud of you girls. We wish you the very best in all your future endeavors. s/Darrell Overstreet KY Flame finishes season 2007-08-09 13:38:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Old postcard shows a more inviting, prettier Burkesville Street A view toward town on Burkesville Street, Columbia was a much cooler, much more inviting scene in an old postcard picture we've linked to below. Beautiful shade trees lined the street then. There are no cars parked on the shoulders in the old photograph, but some remember that could be done. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 12:49:34 | Comments | Printable version
Judge, Kathy Jones salute The Flame for job well done To the AC Flame, via ColumbiaMagazine.com: Judge Jones and I are so proud of each of you.You have represented our county and state so very well. As such talented and beautiful young ladies, you are learning valuable lessons to go with you throughout your life. Thanks for a job well done. s/Kathy Jones Related Story: KY Flame finishes season 2007-08-09 12:00:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
The heroism of William Coy Turner Veteran's relative relates story of of Adair soldier who died volunteering to take mission to keep friend, a father, out of danger; suggests more such stories be added to the topic on ColumbiaMagazine.com. They are invited. To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com: I don't know if you want extra details on any of veterans listed. William Coy Turner is on the list, and died while on a voluntary mission for a friend of his, Coy told him to "Let me go on this mission, I don't have a wife or kids, and you do!" Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 11:34:49 | Comments | Printable version
Aerial maps of I-66 new London-Somerset route on display The Kentucky Transportation Cabinets District Eight office, Somerset, KY, has announced that maps of the preferred alternate route for I-66 (Somerset to London stretch) are now available for the public to view in a few locations. The closest viewing site available, now, from the Center of the Universe, is at KYTC District 8 Office in Somerset, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 11:13:49 | Comments | Printable version
Flame made all of Kentucky proud! We are very proud of you. You worked very hard and have made Adair County and Kentucky Very Proud. Good Luck in the future. s/Floyd and Sharon Moss Burton Related: Flame Finishes Season 2007-08-09 10:53:08 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Arnold McCann, 82, a retired carpenter, outsdoorsman Arnold McCann, was a recent resident of Adair County. He will be buried in at Mayslick, KY, inMason County. He had been a carpenter during more active days and was an avid gardener, and a hunter who enjoyed trapshooting. Arnold W. McCann, 82, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Maysville, KY died Thursday, August 9, 2007. Services will be conducted at 2 pm, Sunday, August 12, 2007, at the Palmer Funeral Home, 5043 Main St,. in Mayslick, KY, with Rev. Philip Turner officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 10:49:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Top 10 Area Stories Links: Includes one on Rain of Frogs The 10 Top links we've found today are from Elizabethtown, KY, about a Hodgenville, KY, rain of frogs; more on the fatal crash on KY 55 south of Campbellsville, KY; a drink machine robbery story from Liberty, KY; a tractor driver fatality at Woodstock, Pulaski County, KY, carried by the Somerset, KY paper; a story of deficient bridges from Russell Springs, KY; and a story on the Elizabethtown, KY restaurant food tax. And a story many Adair Countians saw, about the fatal car accident on 1-65. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 10:35:20 | Comments | Printable version
Rush Hour 3 starts Friday at Columbian Theatre By Nathan Compton, manager, Columbian Theatre Starting Friday at the Columbian Theatre we have Rush Hour 3 ( Has delightful "Whose on first" type scene -CM). It's rated PG-13 and will play nightly at 6:00 and 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00 and 4:00pm CT. only. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 07:58:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Today, Thurs. August 9, 2007: High, 100 F.! But Free Day at Pool (ADV.) CertaCARE DISCOUNT PHARMACY, 941 Campbellsville Rd.,Columbia, KY 42728CALL (270) 385-9139 and find out how CertaCARE Pharmacy offers the LOWEST PRESCRIPTION PRICES IN ADAIR COUNTY! GUARANTEED Mention this ad and receive additional discount. (AdV) HEAT ADVISORY from National Weather Service Today. SEE BELOW. Be sure to click Read More today!: EVENTS IN BRIEF Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 218 of 2007 (147days 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 Thursday, August 9 2007:
ColumbiaMagazine.com offers readers choice of two weather sources. Weather Underground updates and link continuously on front page of CM. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-09 06:26:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
An awesome group of kids: AC Kentucky Flame! To the editor, CM: What an awesome group of kids! Thanks for representing Adair County and Kentucky. You made us all very proud. s/Doug McCammish Related: Flame Finishes Season 2007-08-09 05:19:15 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 9 Happy Anniversary, Dan and Marty Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Harmon and Nancy Parnell (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Todd and Felicia VanArsdale (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb Reed (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Murphy (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Goodson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawn Reliford (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Lee Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Pennington (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Linda Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mason Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wilburn Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Russell, 75, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Wethington McFarland, 86, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna C. Johnson, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ellen Caulk Edwards, 88, Greensburg, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beula Nell Pickett Jewell, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, D. W. Crawley, Jr., Taylor County, KY (1929-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Melton, 69, Adair County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darla Stephens Gossage, 52, Russell Springs, KY (1970-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell King, 78, Liberty, KY (1938-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David L. Henderson, Sr., 88, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Whited, 78, Liberty, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Wheatley Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1936-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Hughes, 92, Flatwoods community (1922-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Maedell Meadows Milby, 81, Green County, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Hayes Kimbler, 86, Columbia, KY native (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Curtis Williams, Russell Co., KY(1929-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Dewey King, 78, Casey Co., KY native (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janice Delaine Corbin, 68, Adair Co., KY (1939-2008) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wesley (J.W.) Spears, 80, Burkesville, KY (1938-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Webb, 58, Kettle, KY (1958-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ledie Royce Babbitt, 71, Green County, KY (1946-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loretta J. Cook, 79, Jamestown, KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maedell Whitlock, 71, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Adams, 89, former resident of Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Merle J. Decker, 100 years, Jabez, KY (1915-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Bradley Thompson, 62, Taylor Co., Ky Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leslie (Bill) Ray, Green Co., KY (1934-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norma Vibbert, 74, Burkesville, KY (1941-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Short, 79, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard (Ricky) Blythe, Sr., 68, Liberty, KY (1953-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Ray Brown Knifley, KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Ruth (Gosser) Lawhorn, Russell Co., KY (1952-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Benningfield, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1939-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Lotter, 80, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, August 9, 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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