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Daily News for Monday, August 13, 2007
Big money corn hole tournament hits Adair County! $1,000 top prize expected to draw top players from far and wide; interest already coming in from as far away as Larue County By Greg Thomas The Adair County Search and Rescue Team will have a corn hole tournament as a fund raiser on Saturday, August 18, 2007, with a first place $1,000 team prize! The event is open to the world. Spectatorshship is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. The entry free is $20 per person, $40 for each two person team. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 17:56:00 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Co, Fiscal Court regular Aug. 14, 2007 agenda Adair County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 7:00pm CTM Adair County Annex Basement Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 17:31:01 | Comments | Printable version
What happened to the Lost Year at Knifley High School? Where were Knifley high school student in school year 1952-1953? Gerald Doss, former Pellytonian but late of Columbia, KY is concerned about an apparently lost year at Knifley High School. He noticed that ColumbiaMagazine.com carried a photo of the KHS class of 1952 as being the last KHS graduating class. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 16:40:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Knifley
Link: More on Harold & Dee Miller, from Jamestown news A story at WJRS 104.9 FM, Jamestown, gives additional details on the first term Jamestown Councillor Harold Miller and his wife, Dee, from a hometown perspective: Jamestown Couple Critically Injured When Car Hits Their Motorcycle Head-On 2007-08-13 16:21:27 | Comments | Printable version
A beautiful picture of a beautiful person To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com This is a beautiful picture of a beautiful person, my mother. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 15:54:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
A lesson in parenting, stewardship, and fighting litter The lesson the children were taught seemed almost harsh at the time, but a letter from the child as an adult showed that father's lesson in stewardship had a lasting impact; one the author wishes could be taught universally in Adair County today By Barbara Armitage Last week as I stood on the hill in front of my house watering the young pine saplings I am trying to coax into trees a young man in a white pick-up truck drove by. I watched as he threw a soda can out the window of his truck. As I cleaned up after him and the dozen or so others who had chosen my little section of the planet to use as their private garbage can it brought to mind a little story that I'd like to tell you: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 15:24:16 | Comments | Printable version
A request to CM photography contributors Sierra Club wants Kentucky photographs Vonnie Kolbenschlag has found an opportunity to help the Sierra Club, and coincidentally, spreading the word about the beauty of Adair County, Kentucky. She sends a request, reprinted from a Sierra Club newsletter, requesting photographs. She writes: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 15:13:35 | Comments | Printable version
Five more names added to Adair Veterans List Three letters, with five more names are added to the Veterans List. The new names include three members of one family, and two Vietnam veterans, one of whom made the supreme sacrifice. Bill Conn, Jr., wrote: I would like to submit the name of my father, Bill Conn, Sr., U.S. Army (20 years), WWII; Bill Conn, Jr., Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam era; and Joseph Conn, U.S. Marine Corps. Thank you. Kay Pierce wrote: My brother, Larry Rooks,is a veteran of Vietnam. I would like to have him added to the list. Thanks! Patricia Bunch, wrote: William L Overstreet, from the Knifley community, killed in Viet Nam April 9, 1969. It is our honor to add these names to "Honoring Adair County Veterans who have served our country." Click here to visit it now. Your comments, corrections, and additions are wanted. Thanks. -ED 2007-08-13 14:36:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Three more names added to Veterans List Bobby D. Jessie has written from Del City, OK, with three more names for the Adair County Veterans List. He wrote: Please add my uncles:Thanks. The names are added to the list. To see the updated list, Click Here 2007-08-13 12:04:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Recycling can stop litter, reduce garbage rates How can Adair County stop litter and reduce garbage rates? By Recycling By Lisa Lee, Administrative Assistant, Adair County Judge Executive's office On behalf of Judge Melton, Adair County Solid Waste Coordinator A.L. Sinclair, and myself, I want to commend everyone in Adair County for the tremendous strides made in making our county more beautiful by reducing roadside litter. Now that the all citizens are showing such unity on this opportunity, we want to take advantage of the momentum to save even more by ramping up the recycling program. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 11:46:26 | Comments | Printable version
CU Louisville campus invites public to open house, new location By Linda Waggener, assistant director of university communications and James A. Gribbins, coordinator of admissions for CU-Louisville The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at Campbellsville University's Louisville Campus on Tuesday, August 14, at noon. The new location of the campus is 2300 Greene Way, off south Hurstborne Parkway. The event marks a key growth point in a journey that began in 1994 when The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary invited Campbellsville University to create a degree completion program on their campus. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 11:17:27 | Comments | Printable version
Motorcyclists riding for Jaremy injured in Casey County Harold and Dee Miller, Jamestown, were taken to UK Medical Center following Saturday afternoon crash. An otherwise glorious day-long event, the Jaremy Benefit Ride, Saturday, August 11, 2007, was marred by a collision in Casey County which injured two participants in the fundraiser, Harold and Dee Miller of Jamestown.The driver and a passenger on a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle, on a poker run benefit ride for Jaremy Austin, are both being treated in Lexington for injuries received on the ride, according to Lisa Fisher-Clark, of WAIN-FM 92.5, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 10:40:04 | Comments | Printable version
ACPL, Humanities Council host literacy program Prime Time Family Reading starts tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 14, 2007, a the Adair County Public Library. Two hour program is free and includes meals, transportation, and educational childcare for younger siblings Adair County Public Library Children's Librarian Aleina Milligan, in partnership with the Kentucky Humanities Council, will host Prime Time Family Reading Time, which will meet every Tuesday evening from August 14 September 18, 2007. The program is free and includes meals, transportation, and educational childcare for younger siblings. The program will be offered on Tuesday nights, starting tomorrow, August 14, 2007, and running through Tuesday, September 18, 2007, with sessions lasting from 6:00-8:00pm CT, at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY 42728. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 09:58:19 | Comments | Printable version
Lisa Fisher-Clark has update on motorcycle wreck WAIN's Lisa Fisher-Clark has report on Harold and Dee Miller, who were injured Saturday in motorcycle accident while on a benefit motorcycle ride for Jaremy Austin Ed, Just to let you know I checked with U.K. Medical Center this morning and Dee is in serious but stable condition and Harold is in critical condition. Lisa Fisher-Clark WAIN FM 93.5 FM Related: Harold and Dee Miller accident 2007-08-13 09:54:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Wants news on Harold and Dee Miller accident To the editor: I was wondering if you could post news about Harold and Dee Miller. They were injured in the bike ride for Jaremy Austin due to being struck by a vehicle. I was on the ride with them and have not been able to hear the latest on how they are doing. Any news that you could get would be greatly appreciated.Justin Bailey Thanks. First got word yesterday afternoon. We'll post information as it is received. -Ed 2007-08-13 09:29:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Freecycling ad took 30 minutes for results Ed, Well it took about 30 minutes for the lawnmower to go using the Freecycling ad on ColumbiaMagazine.com. The lawn mower give away worked so now all we have to do is get the word out and get other people to participate. Heres another thing I need to get rid of: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 09:13:49 | Comments | Printable version
Lisa Lee announces ACRD maintenance for Aug. 13, 2007 The Adair County Road Department will working on the following roads today, Monday, August 13, 2007: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 08:58:08 | Comments | Printable version
Great day for Wayside Exhibits dedication A dozen or so photographs accompany this article By Ed Waggener It was a great day for for the dedication of the Wayside Exhibits at Gradyville on Saturday, August 13, 2007. The weather was pleasant, for a change, after the withering heat earlier in the week, for the 50 or so people who gathered to dedicate the Wayside Exhibits at Gradyville commemorating the Gradyville Flood and Adair County native E.A. Diddle. Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Stivers presided, opening the event with a moment of silent prayer to remember the victims of the Gradyville Flood of June 7, 2007, and to remember a very special citizen who loved the Gradyville community so very much, Hooty Gist. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 06:21:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Gradyville Flood Special Issue
Today, Monday Aug. 13, 2007: School busses roll today (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 225 of 2007 (140 days remaining).
(ADV) Back-to-School-Sports Physicals Just $25 in August. Dr. Phil Aaron Medical Center (ADV) Shop online. Pick up at Wal-Mart, 809 Jamestown St, Columbia, KY. Site to Store (SM) 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 Monday, August 13, 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. 2007-08-13 04:46:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Letter: Kristopher is back in the U.S.A. Prayers anwered. He's at Camp Lejeune, NC, now, but will be welcomed home with a celebration at the Roadside Park on August 25, 2007. Six from Kris' battalion made ultimate sacrifice To all my dear friends - For anyone who may not have heard me shouting from the rooftops -- Kristopher is back in the U.S.A!!! He arrived at Camp Lejeune, NC. on Thursday, and praise the Lord - he is healthy and happy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 04:22:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Robert Elmo Page added to Veterans List Ken Page wrote: "Please add my father's name: Robert Elmo Page, World War II" The name was added Of course it's our honor to add this name to "Honoring Adair County Veterans who have served our country." Click here to visit it now. Your comments, corrections, and additions are wanted. Thanks. -ED 2007-08-13 03:52:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Feedback: Direction to Haynes/Williams Cemetery The Haynes Cemetery was formerly known as the Williams Cemetery. Graves of my ancestral family members are in this cemetery. The Haynes Cemetery is located in Adair County, very near Russell County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-13 03:39:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 13 Happy Birthday, Ashley Daniel (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Blake Cowan | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Calvin Aaron (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Burton (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clara Mae Jessee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Devonna Vanarsdall McVay | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donald Bault | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayden Hancock (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jimmy Firquin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jon Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mandy Bauer (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Marguerite Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Helen Bennett (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Peyton Keith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Grant Roberts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Warren Hickerson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dale Lunsford, Russell Springs, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Wayne Gaddie, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Cottrell, SR.., Taylor Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Allen Simpson, Green Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheyanne Elizabeth Barrows, Casey Co., KY (2010-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sheila Willis, Burkesville, KY (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma Chewning Philpott, Adair Co. native (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Spears Anderson, Cumberland Co., KY (1939-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irene Pelston, Adair Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Opal M. Clements, Dunnville, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amedeo Politano, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Clements, Casey Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Lawson, Russell County, KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelma Mae Martin, Taylor Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noah Lee Peavley, 79, Hustonville, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Osburn Roy, 75, Russell County, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie M. Hoosier, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lathenia Hutchison Cornett, 84, Bow, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timmie Edwards, 63, Center, KY (1952-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Ann Gaskin Ballenger, 80, Russell County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clifford Pruitt, Sr., Green County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dallas R. Propes, Casey County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Aaron, 89, Adair County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lora Mae Sallee Dudgeon, 79, Taylor County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gracie Wood, Taylor County, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl W. Loy, 91 Taylor County, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Blaine McWhorter, 57, Russell Co., KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Annie-Laurie Cox, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Joseph Lee, 73, Burkesville, KY (1940-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dewey Ray Rooks, 75, Columbia, KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Evans, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henrietta Wilson, 85, Russell Springs, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Infant William Thomas Edwards (2017-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Nolan Cundiff, Adair Co., KY WWII veteran (1922-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jinger Collette, 41, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Love Jackson, 93, Adair County, KY native (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachael A. McKinney, 98, Russell Springs, KY (1918-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Dean (George) Medaris, 72, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Harold Yarberry, 64, Columbia, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Brithday, Mattie Frances Romines Jessee (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, August 13, 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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