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Daily News for Thursday, August 30, 2007
It's a done deal! Wal-Mart buys 20.9 acres at Holladay Place Many believe development around interchange will get even more frenzied By Ed Waggener It's a done deal. And a huge one. A red letter day for Columbia. Don and Eddie Franklin, Marshall Loy, and Richard L. Walker, owners of Holladay Place, Inc., have sold 20.9 acres of land to Wal-Mart. The sale was completed today. The local bank for Holladay Place notified the owners at 3:52pm, Thursday, August 30, 2007, that Wal-Mart had wired the payment for the acreage. Richard Walker said that the deed to the property has now been transferred. But, many local leaders believe that the completion of the sale means a further frenzy in development around the the interchange. A strip center with stores not presently in Columbia is expected and a major new fast food presence is expected. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-30 16:17:41 | Comments | Printable version
New Deputy KY Education Secretary a Lindsey Wilson graduate New Deputy Secretary, Dr. Fred Carter, from Glasgow, as is Secretary Laura Emberton Owens, who is the daughter of Judge Tom Emberton of Edmonton, KY and who grew up in Metcalfe Co. Governor Ernie Fletcher announced today the appointment of Lindsey Wilson College graduate Dr. Fred P. Carter of Glasgow as deputy secretary of the Education Cabinet. Carter will assume his duties September 1, 2007 The new Deputy Secretary holds an associate degree from Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY; a doctorate from Vanderbilt University in school administration; Rank I and a bachelor's degree in English and history from Western Kentucky University . Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-30 10:30:02 | Comments | Printable version
KSP seeks help in Burgin Bank Robbery KSP is looking for two white males. One described as 15-20 years old, the other fiftyish or sixtyish The Kentucky State Police Post 7, Richmond, KY, is seeking the public's help to apprehend the suspects in an armed robbery of the Farmers Bank Branch of Burgin, KY. Burgin, KY, is located just over 70 miles NE of Columbia, KY, between Harrodsburg, Danville, and Wilmore/Nicholasville. At 9:33amET/8:33CT, Wednesday morning, August 29, 2007, two white male suspects entered the bank, with one suspect brandishing a handgun. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-30 10:15:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Siamese adopted; tabby still available Hi, The Siamese has been adopted, we still have the brown tabby Photo. She is beginning to play and purr. Thank you! Heather Evans Green River Animal Shelter A Puppy, Dog, Kitten or Cat Just for You Is Waiting at Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Jim Blair Road (take Appleby Drive off KY 55 at Columbia Church of Nazarene; Jim Blair Road goes around Adair Youth Development Center), Columbia, KY. Phone 270-385-9655. Animals, CM Classifieds 2007-08-30 09:57:11 | Comments | Printable version
City Tax hearing is today at 1:00pm There will be a public hearing today, Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 1:00pm in City Hall on Campbellsville Street in Columbia. The sole purpose of the hearing is to let the public speak on the proposed City of Columbia property tax rate for the 2007. No other business will be conducted and no action will be taken at the hearing. s/Carolyn Edwards, City Clerk 2007-08-30 08:48:26 | Comments | Printable version
Marion County link: Some want to recall Recallable Nickel tax Reminiscent of the woes caused the Adair County School District two years ago, some Marion County property owners are wanting to put the "recallable nickel" tax on the ballot. The story is in the August 28, 2007, Lebanon Enterprise online: "Committee forms to petition recallable nickel and is by Stephen Lea. 2007-08-30 07:42:49 | Comments | Printable version
This year's LWC Singers one of most dedicated ensembles Candlelight ceremony includes signing of Standards of Excellence By Duane Bonifer, Director, LWC Public Affairs This year's Lindsey Wilson College Singers is not the largest ensemble Gerald Chafin has conducted during his 10 years at the college, but in less than a month of rehearsals, the 26-member group has already shown signs of being one of his most dedicated. "This group has as strong a work ethic as I've experienced with the Singers," said Chafin, who said the group has the potential to produce a "sound that has sizzle." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-30 07:42:04 | Comments | Printable version
Green Co. Link: School tax increase story from Greensburg The lead story in the August 29, 2007, Greensburg, KY Record-Herald online is about the Green County Board of Education school tax increase. The story contains comparisons of area school taxes, including Adair. "BOE Property Tax increase/Money to go into facilities construction fund" Note, link to this story valid for 7 days from August 30, 2007, only. 2007-08-30 06:53:20 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Co. links: WC fish hatchery gets plenty of cold water Three big stories on Lake Cumberland today in Times Journal online "A river to run it" by Gregg Wells is in the Times-Journal Online, Russell Springs, KY for August 30-September 6, 2007. Along with this story, there links to stories on a Coast Guard Auxiliary being formed and another Wolf Creek Dam related article on a CBS report on how kids in Russell and Clinton view the safety of visits to the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery. 2007-08-30 06:45:06 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Thurs., Aug. 30 2007: Sidewalk Sales Downtown Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 242 of 2007 (123 days remaining).
CM Weather I, from NOAA The National Weather Service, outlook for Thursday, August 30, 2007:
Emergency Drought Measures: Burning Ban, 15% water use reduction order in effect Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-30 05:14:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Virtuous Woman's Conference at New Life Pastors Gerald and LaVerne Reliford of New LIfe for the Nations invite all ladies to their annual Virtuous Woman's Conference on Saturday, September 15. Service begins at 10:00. The theme this year is "Possessing the Promises of God." Speakers are Brenda Herron from Corydon, KY, and Stella Smith from Lexington, KY. Registration fee is $10 to cover lunch and conference expenses. New LIfe for the Nations is located on Hwy. 55 North. Call 384-3010 or 384-5306 for more information. 2007-08-30 04:58:21 | Comments | Printable version
Over 50 Yard Sale listings today in ColumbiaMagazine.com There are over 50 Yard Sale listings today in ColumbiaMagazine.com. Thirty-three are for sales included in the Chamber of Commerce City-Wide Yardsale promotion. A few of the other listings are duplicates of the City-Wide sales, but carry more details. There's still time to have post your sale on CM. Click here, look over the listings, then use the contact/submit button to send your sale. In most cases, your ad will be online in a few hours. Listings are for many points in Adair County. This one is Shepherd School and Purdy Church on KY 206. Yard & Barn Sale Saturday, September 1, and Monday, September 3, 2007, (7:00 to 3:00) at 7840 Liberty Road. First Red Barn on left past Shepherd School at the home of Betty Sue Jasper. Lots of Junior Girl, mens and women clothes, toys, Coca-Cola items and many other items.And yes, it is the same Betty Sue Jasper whose photographs have drawn raves in ColumbiaMagazine.com and from great photographers at Flickr. 2007-08-30 04:49:50 | Comments | Printable version
2007 Adair County Girls Golf team wins at Cumberland County JV team beats Russell County at Pinewood on Tuesday; ACHS in action today with home course match against Taylor County, Clinton County ColumbiaMagazine.com story by Kim Goodin Adair County traveled to Dale Hollow to take on Cumberland County, Wednesday, August 29, 2007 and came away with another win. The record is now 5-2 after defeating Cumberland by 14 strokes. It was Adair County 207, Cumberland County 221. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-30 04:38:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 30 Happy Anniversary, Dennis and Renee Reeves (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Don and Fran Neat (1969) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Rollin and Stella McQueary (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sam and Julie Avery (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Tony and Vonda Derman (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Becky Burton Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christy Burton (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Daniel Polston (1984) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Ann Parnell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Smith Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mark Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Raylan Kayde Isabelle (2011) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Skylar Shoultz (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lois McAnelly, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Edward Hughes, Adair Co. native (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Lee Engle, KY (2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Allen, Raywick, KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ocie Hill Long, Taylor Co., KY native (1919-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie B. Childers, Taylor Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Eugene Campbell, Adair County, KY (1943-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Wayne Coppler, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Keltner, formerly of Columbia, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clarence Rigney, Casey County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Max Cameron Taylor, Cane Valley, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delmer E. Roy, Russell County, KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernell Bennett Yates, Green County, KY (1942-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma T. Clark, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Henrietta Holbrook Hall, Burkesville, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harmon Munday, 84, Adair Co., KY, Metcalfe native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Sam Potts, Adair County, KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Diane Jessie, 57, Edmonton, KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sue Garrett, 45, Campbellsville, KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin K. Eastridge, 90, Taylor Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sylvia M. Camp, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rita Jean Patterson , Green County, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Harris, Taylor Co./Green Co., KY native (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Kessler, 92, Greensburg, KY (1926-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Howard C. (Jack) Richardson, 86, Liberty, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lesa Feese Rich, 55, Canton, GA (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lester Earl Sneed, 74, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthew Joseph Tress, 85, Louisville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Garmon, 70, Columbia, KY (1952-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Creon Melson (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, August 30, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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