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Daily News for Friday, August 10, 2007
Jeffery Keltner shares memories of Sparks Mill, Gradyville, KY Dear Brother Bill (via ColumbiaMagazine.com): What a wonderful sight!! and a great task you have begun! This floods my mind with all the memories I have of growing up around the old Sparks Mill. My Dad (James Howard Keltner) used to drop me off there with my Grandpa (Rollin Keltner.) I would spend the entire day and sometimes for several days, since the checker games would get heated up during the week. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 19:24:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Obituary: Danny N. McKinley, 65, Vietnam Bronze Star recipient Mr. McKinley was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant who received the Bronze Star while in Vietnam. He will be buried in Germany Danny Neil McKinley, 65 a native of Russell Springs, KY, died August 2, 2007, at St. Marys Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany. He was a retired U.S. Army Sergeant, who completed 20 years in the military and received the Bronze Star while serving in Vietnam. Mr. McKinley was a member of the Russell Springs Methodist Church and a lifetime member of VFW Post 6097 in Columbia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 19:05:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia, KY, Wal-Mart now offers Site to Store shopping Introducing a new ColumbiaMagazine.com advertiser Area customers can shop at Wal-Mart on-line, order, and pick up at Columbia or other area stores, with free shipping with Wal-Mart Site to Store shopping Danny Bragg, manager of the Columbia Wal-Mart at 809 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY, announces that internet shoppers can now use internet Site to Store (SM)to order online and pick up at the Columbia Store. Columbia Shoppers can take advantage of the added assortment of products and the savings - use Site to Store (SM) and get free shipping when you order online and have eligible items shipped to the Columbia Wal-Mart for pickup. The service dramatically increases the availability of items which can be purchased from Wal-Mart and picked up in Columbia. "Columbia shoppers are already using the service," Mr. Bragg said. "in fact, we're already having an average of an order a day here in Columbia." That's more than some nearby stores are having, now, in stores with over five times the area as the Columbia Wal-Mart. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 17:23:09 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Lillian Ann Coomer, 90, member Jones Chapel UMC Mrs. Coomer was the matriarch of a large, prominent West Adair County family Lillian Ann Coomer, 90, a resident of Summit Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Jones Chapel Road, Columbia, KY, passed away at 1:05pm CT, Thursday, August 9, 2007, at Summer Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY. The funeral service will be Sunday, August 12, 2007, at 1:00pm, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY with Bro. Ronnie Dooley the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 16:54:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Little League adds Fall Ball schedule for 2007 By Scott Bennett Adair County Little League Baseball, Inc. would like to announce for the first time ever they will be having a Fall Ball League to be played this fall. The league is not meant to take away from the other youth sport activities normally played during the fall. We are planning to play the games on Sunday afternoon in baseball and Saturday afternoon in softball to provide youth involved in other fall sports the ability to play without giving up football or soccer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 14:49:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Jeffrey L. Burton adds to impressive family list of veterans Two more members of the Burton family have been added to the ColumbiaMagazine.com Adair County veterans' list when we received this note from Jeffrey L. Burton: "After seeing my youngest brother (David Burton- U.S. Air Force - Retired) and the addition of our Dad (Harlan L. Burton - Korean War Veteran) to the List, I would like to add our uncle, Claude Burton - WWII Army Veteran, served in the Phillipines. I also served in U.S. Air Force active duty - 1975-1980 and KY Air National Guard 1983-1986. Thank You. Sincerely, Jeffrey L. Burton"Thanks for the additions. They are now added in the Burton family breakout. To see the entire whole list, Click here. Additions and corrections are welcome, as well as stories of Adair County experiences in war. -Ed Waggener 2007-08-10 12:15:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Jaremy Austin benefit auction list is impressive To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com: As I sit here and read over the list of donated items for the Jaremy Austin benefit auction, I am absolutely overwhelmed!!What an amazing community we live in! The list is huge and extremely generous! I hope that as consumers we will remember the extensive list of local vendors who have donated their goods. It is a wonderful feeling to realize what a loving and supportive community we have! God Bless each of you as you labor for this worthwhile cause! s/Sally Kemp AUCTION LIST 2007-08-10 11:43:48 | Comments | Printable version
Death certificate lists Billy Phillips as victim of homicide A spokesperson in the office of Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said this morning that the death certificate for Billy Phillips was signed this week and that the "cause and manner of death is listed as a homicide." He would not elaborate beyond that, but to say "That is public record," adding. "There is an ongoing investigation," he said. A death certificate has three boxes for "Cause and Manner of Death." One is for "Natural Causes." Another is "Suicide." And another is "Homicide." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 11:12:58 | Comments | Printable version
Sheriff seeking information on Atchley RD home invasion The Adair County Sheriff's department is seeking information relating to a forcible home invasion by an armed person, possibly more than one, at the home of Norman McDonald, Atchley Road, in the White Oak precinct (District One) Adair County near the Russell County line. The incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, August 7. According to Adair County Sheriff's Department, the intruder or intruders fired a weapon several times inside the house before McDonald, the home owner, returned fired, causing the intruder or intruders to flee the scene. A minor injury was sustained by McDonald, who refused medical treatment. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 10:01:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Glasgow reader thinks CM photographers are fantastic To ColumbiaMagazine.com I just had to type a few words to you and let you know how much I appreciate your website. It is just awesome! It's interesting, informative and well laid out site. I enjoy it so much. I am originally from Albany, KY. and now live in Glasgow, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 08:11:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Lisa Lee: ACRD maintenance work, Friday, August 10, 2007 Thanks to residents for patience in rebuilding Scott Hill Road and the Short Creek Bridge on the Dunnville Road The Adair County Road Department, despite the extreme heat, continues their dedication to improvements of Adair County's roads. Work today includes the following projects: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 07:59:11 | Comments | Printable version
German firm bringing 150 jobs to Russell County Governor Fletcher's Chief of Staff Stan Cave, Economic Development officials, Judge Garner, Mayors DeHart and Bates, among dignitaries at groundbreaking for $24 million plant onThursday, August 9, 2007. Plant will offer new employment opportunities for South Central Kentuckians Governor Ernie Fletcher's chief of staff, Stan Cave, joined with officials of the Cabinet for Economic Development, the community of Russell County and BRUSS North America to break ground for a $24 million expansion of the company's industrial facility in Russell County. The event took place yesterday, Thursday, August 9, 2007. BRUSS, a German company that specializes in sealing systems for transmissions and engines, currently employs 165 and is expected to grow by an additional 150 employees due to the expansion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 07:45:52 | Comments | Printable version
Area News Stories: Links to our Top 10 August 10, 2007 Today's top links include story by Dr. Phil Aaron in Adair Progress, a boating accident on Holmes Bend in the Community Voice, a "Moist" wet-dry petition in Glasgow: an obituary, Richard Cooper, in the Commonwealth-Journal; a delightful story of a model airplane builder from the Albany, KY paper; a story of Fiscal Court/Library Board conflict in Liberty; a story of a teen injury in an accident in Burkesville, KY; the story of a plant closing in Greensburg; and links to two stories from Campbellsville: a CU story on Pamela Elizabeth McCardwell, and a CKNJ online story about Smith Ridge opposition to being annexed. The links follow: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 07:44:27 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Fri. August 10, 2007: Farmers Market open (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) EVENTS IN BRIEF Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 222 of 2007 (143days 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 Friday, August 10, 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. 2007-08-10 05:41:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Driver dies after vehicle strikes rock wall southside of WC Dam An Clinton County, KY woman is dead after failing to negotiate a curve on the south side of Wolf Creek Dam early this morning, according to a Kentucky State Police report. The accident occurred at 1:00am, Friday, August 10, 2007. Elaine Joyce Sampson, 41, Albany, KY, was traveling south on US 127 in a 1999 Ford, crossing the Wolf Creek Dam. Kentucky State Police report that she failed to negotiate a curve and struck a rock wall. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 05:17:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
$200 Reward offered in stolen scooter case Blue Rocketa scooter stolen from Mt. Carmel boat ramp on Thursday, August 9, 2007. If anyone has any information call (270) 384-6498. A $200.00 dollar reward offered. -JEFF MORRIS. ColumbiaMagazine.com Classified Public Notices 2007-08-10 04:59:25 | Comments | Printable version
A copyright proves old postcard 1920 or older Vonnie Kolbenschlag gives more on the beautiful old 1872 Columbia United Methodist Church on Burkesville Street and what happened to the windows To: Ed, ColumbiaMagazine.com, I have a booklet called Postcard History Series by Carl Howell and Dixie Hibbs. It covers Adair, Barren, Green, Hart, and Taylor counties. For that photo (Burkesville Street, Columbia, Kentucky) it says c. 1920. Published by Auburn Post Card Mfg. Co. in Auburn, Indiana. Carl Howell collected early post cards. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 04:54:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Tammy (Hadley) Jones benefit at VFW Hall, Sat., Aug. 25, 2007 Final plans have been made for a benefit auction and singing for Columbia IGA employee Tammy (Hadley) Jones.This will be on Saturday, August 25TH from 2pm-5pm CT, at the V.F.W. Hall, located by the fairgrounds in Columbia KY. There will be refreshments served during this event for donations. If anyone wishes to donate items for the auction please contact Wayne Ray or Michelle Tucker (270-384-3106) at your Columbia Hometown IGA. 2007-08-10 04:35:09 | Comments | Printable version
First Nazarene youth helping community in a variety of ways Columbia First Church of the Nazarene "In His Service" youth organization cleans alley ways around Square. "Relying on Christ" group plans free seminar on installing car stereo equipment for youth 12-18. DVD player given as prize. One photo with this story By Tim Parson On August 8, 2007, the In His Service Mission team picked up trash around the square and alleys in downtown Columbia. In His Service is a youth group from the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene consisting of youth ages 12-18, and chaperones of all ages. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-10 04:08:17 | Comments | Printable version
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For contact form, Click Here 2007-08-10 03:47:28 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 10 Happy Anniversary, Joe and Peggy Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benjamin Shillings (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benton Fudge | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dawn Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Derek Hoskins (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Eric Adams | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Arthur Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamison Ford | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Pike (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kamryn Alice Hickerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Luci Conover | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Hinton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nevaeh Overstreet (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scott Guffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Albert Burton (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Elaine Hilson, Columbia, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brayden Pierce Taylor, Liberty, KY (2005-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Bowen, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Valtha N. Bennett, Adair Co., KY native (1924-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobbie C. Willis, (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Thompson, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Arvin Edward Whitlow, Green Co., KY (1917-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vickie Taylor Dulin, Adair Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Sprowles, Green Co., KY (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Lee Johnson, Glasgow, KY (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Dean Helm, Columbia, KY (1947-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Wethington, 43, Casey County, KY (1969-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard (Lenny) Jones, Casey Co., KY (1955-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis Wright Scott, Green County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael E. (Sleepy) O'Banion, Taylor Co., KY (1948-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Mark Anthony Jones , Taylor County, KY (1968-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Stephens Grider, Burkesville, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Fudge, 75, Breeding, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Brenda York Brown, 64, Cumberland Co., KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Mae Curry, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brittany Leigh Shoopman, Dunnville, KY (1978-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Hogue, 47, Liberty, KY (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tresa Ann Smith, 51, Russell Co./Adair native, KY (1964-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha L. Wethington, 86, Casey Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eli Stephens, 94, Russell County, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shella Pearl Atwood Terry, 86, Casey Co., KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Neal Perkins, Jr., 39, Metcalfe County, KY (1978-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Deener, 102, Taylor County, KY (1915-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. James Richard Scott, 63, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William W. Long, Sr., Taylor County, KY (1925-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Francis Gunn, 68, Taylor Co., KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Lou Crist Haynes, 83, Russell County, KY (1934-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Byron W. Hixson, 73, Columbia, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Roberts King, 64, Cleves, OH (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Inscho, 44, Spencer Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Grace Wells Fox, Russell Co., KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garry Blakeman, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold D. Loy, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Morton, Jr., Adair County, KY (1955-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Hammer, 78, Monroe Co. (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Nathaniel Bagby, 76, Grab, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Simpson Smith, 79, Green County, KY (1938-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Charlene Lewis, Burkesville, KY (1929-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Retha Pearl Miller, 85, Knifley, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ricky Sinclair, 62, Adair County, KY (1958-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Clements Wilham, 76, Casey County, KY (1941-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Lee Rowe, 81, Adair County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 10, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form. 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