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Daily News for Friday, August 31, 2007
Somerset project opens, lays foundation for future I-66 corridor Governor, Rep. Rogers, Senator McGaha speak opening of newly complete section of US 127, new road section, approximately 33 miles from Adair County Governor Ernie Fletcher and Congressman Hal Rogers joined state and local officials today to cut the ribbon on a $58 million highway investment in Somerset.The project includes a newly completed section of U.S. 27 and lays the foundation for a portion of the future Interstate 66 corridor, the transcontinental highway now designed to pass through Columbia< KY Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 19:02:30 | Comments | Printable version
Downtown Days October 12th and 13th, 2007 "Downtown Days/Folklore of the Old West Festival," one of Columbia's biggest celebrations, is fast approaching. This year it will be held on October 12 and 13, 2007. We will be having live entertainment, food vendors and arts and crafts vendors, kids carnival, corn hole tournament, guitar hero play-off, train rides, Columbia's own "Dancing with the Stars," 5 k Race and much more. Please call (270) 384-2501 for more information. -RHONDA LOY. 2007-08-31 16:48:27 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County 4-H receives $37,500 after school grant JC Penney grant will be used to set up programs at John Adair, Intermediate, ACES, and Adair County Middle Schools By Tony Rose, Adair County Youth Extension Agent The Adair County 4-H Council and the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has received a $37,500 grant to do after school programs. The grant was received from the National 4-H Council JC Penney After School Fund. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 13:33:11 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County 4-H members win big at State Fair Adair County takes a large number of blue ribbons. Long list of winners, their awards, in this story. By Tony Rose, Adair County Youth Extension Agent The following 4-H members participated in the 2007 Kentucky State Fair: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 12:41:57 | Comments | Printable version
4-H Home School Program meets to get new year started On September 13 there will be a meeting of the 4-H Home school group.This will be held at the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service located at 409 Fairground Street and will start at 10:00am CT. This meeting is to get the new year started and if you are interested in learning more about the 4-H Home school program, please attend this activity. -Tony Rose, Adair County Youth Extension Agent. 2007-08-31 12:12:30 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Utilities wins No. 1 Award for Outstanding Service! Time to bottle it and sell it? From 10 finalists, Columbia Utilities Commission picked as Number 1 drinking water utility in the State by KY Rural Water Association By Pamela Byrd, Kentucky Rural Water Association On August 27 29, 2007, representatives of Kentucky's public drinking water and wastewater utilities gathered for the Kentucky Rural Water Association's (KRWA) 28th Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition held in Louisville, Kentucky.Over 750 utility professionals gathered at the Galt House Hotel and Suites, to join KRWA in celebrating 28 years of "helping water and wastewater utilities help themselves" and to hear presentations from industry experts, network with peers, and tour Kentucky's largest exhibition of products and services available to public utilities. The 2007 Wooden Bucket award was presented at the meeting to Columbia Utilities Commission. Accepting the award by KRWA President David Peterson, to Columbia Utilities GM Jim Williams; CUC Water Superintendent Dana Rogers; Columbia Water Plant Operator Larry Rooks; and Columbia Gas Superintendent Joe Hare. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 10:51:14 | Comments | Printable version
45 Adair Countians have written to help get Helmets grant Link below helps you send your own comment This morning, the number of comments in support of the Adair County "Helmets for Kids" project has grown again. A list of 45 paragraph essays, many of them quite moving essays in themselves, were on the site at 9:48am CT, when it was last checked. People from all walks of life are lending their support to this Helmets for Kids program, which is already set to hand out 173 helmets to young Adair Countians who request them. The request is for $4,000. Through a special arrangement with Rex's Cycle, the helmets are being purchased for $20. Rick Wilson, chairperson of the program, emphasizes that every dollar raised for Helmets for Kids stays in Adair County. To lend your voice to the grant application, and to read the wonderful letters from Adair Countians, Click here 2007-08-31 10:21:51 | Comments | Printable version
36! City Wide Yard Sale mania is spreading The 36th City Wide Yard Sale was just added this morning by Kathy Johnson of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber office will be open today until 4:30pm and will be taking ads until close to that time today. Call (270) 384-6020. Or stop by and give the ad in person. The Chamber of Commerce is located at the Southeast Corner of Burkesville & Reed Streets. (And, if you a visitor this weekend in Columbia, and don't have a yard sale, drop to get literature on all the wonderfl things to see and do here) Other yard sales can be added to the ColumbiaMagazine.com list by using the Contact/Submit button. To see all the growing list of ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds, Click Here Call ColumbiaMagazine.com at (270) 250-2730. 2007-08-31 09:29:40 | Comments | Printable version
It's a done deal! Wal-Mart buys 20.9 acres at Holladay Place Updated story. First posted August 30, 2007: Mayor Bell gets praise for skilled negotiations on behalf of City. Many believe development around interchange will get even more frenzied. Developers praise Mayor Bell for skilled negotiations for City 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. 2007-08-31 08:59:24 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS Girls Golf comes in ahead of Clinton, behind Taylor Adair's Lauren Gooden ties with Taylor's Meleigha Pollack for best score of match By Kim Goodin, ColumbiaMagazine.com story Adair County Girls' Golf Team splits with Taylor County and Clinton County at Pinewood Country Club in Columbia, KY on Thursday, August 30, 2007. Taylor County won the tri-match shooting a 183, Adair County fnished 2nd with a187, and Clinton Co. came in 3rd with a 196. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 04:03:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
ACHS Boys Golf has tremendous week on links ColumbiaMagazine.com story from T.D. Shelton It's been a super week for Adair County High School Boys on the golf courses. The team went 3-0 for the week, defeating Metcalfe and Russell County teams on Tuesday, Cumberland County on Wednesday, and yester, Green County High School. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 03:46:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
All sports recognized at Meet the Indians Football team meets Monroe at 7:00pm at ACHS By Cathy Moss Meet the Indians had something for everyone. The evening started with some corn hole being played, followed with a pot-luck cook-out for players, cheerleaders, and parents. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 03:28:33 | Comments | Printable version
Longest serving KY archivist retires today Richard Belding started with KDLA in 1979, has earned national reputation as pioneer in media conservation A national pioneer and leader of preserving electronic records, Kentucky State Archivist and Records Administrator Richard N. Belding will retire August 31 after 28 years of service with the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA). Belding is the longest-serving Kentucky state archivist. "Kentucky owes a great debt to Richard for his outstanding contributions, as do archives and manuscript repositories around the state," Wayne Onkst, Kentucky state librarian and KDLA commissioner, said. "His dedicated service over the past three decades has increased the safety and security of government records, as well as made it easier for citizens to find government information." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 03:06:42 | Comments | Printable version
Quick action stops leak, keeps water flowing to South Adair Two photos accompany this article By Joe Hare, Superintendent, Columbia Gas Department, Columbia Utilities Commission Yesterday afternoon, Thursday, August 30, 2007, at 3:15pm CT, an observant and quick-thinking employee of Columbia Utilities discovered a water leak on an 8" Cast Iron Main on Industrial Park Road while reading meters. Within minutes a repair crew was on the way as this is a major feed line for a large portion of Southern Adair County as well as parts of the city. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 02:27:20 | Comments | Printable version
Monticello medical student wins honor at national convention 2007 CU graduate accepted to Pikeville School of Osteopathy; wants to practice in area after he completes medical studies By Ashley Sidebottom Joseph Tylor "J.T." Silvers of Monticello, KY, received a chapter honor award during the 2007 national Sigma Zeta Convention at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Silvers, a Campbellsville University student of CU's Alpha Beta chapter of Sigma Zeta, a math and science honor society, recently received a national award. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 02:08:16 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Says contributing photographers are wonderful To the editor, CM: The great photography I have seen on this website since I have been a freshmen here at Lindsey Wilson College is so wonderful. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 01:35:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Nick Roy begins service as Adair County Agent today Reception for new agent will be Sunday, September 9, 2007 By Kelli Bonifer The University of Kentucky has now filled the vacant position of Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources. Nick Roy will assume this position on Friday, August 31st. Nick is a native of Russell County and a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with an Agriculture Degree. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 01:23:35 | Comments | Printable version
A reminder to send September news now A reminder that we are continuously updating ColumbiaMagazine.com and need your news. We especially want Celebration news for birthdays and anniversaries. Events news is needed, for September organization meetings, reunions, and revivals. We'll do our best to publicize events which are important to you. For best results, submit news in format CM uses in each category. To give your submission the best possibility of being used, please submit in the body of an email without indentions or other formatting, and in caps and lower case. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 01:17:16 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Californians visiting Adair area 5th year in row To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com:For the 5th year we have visted from California.We stayed at Indian Wells Campground. We vist Wanda, Terry & Timmy Kerns. We love the countryside. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 00:56:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Auctions and Sales
Bardstonian appointed to KY Emergency Medical Services Board Governor Ernie Fletcher has appointed H. Joseph Prewitt, of Bardstown, to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. Prewitt joins a Board with 18 seats, all appoointed by the governor The present board also includes Mayor Brenda L. Allen, Campbellsville, KY, and currently has several open spots. Prewitt is the director of emergency medical services for Nelson County and is a licensed paramedic. He is a member of the board of the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association and is certified in emergency medical training. He is married Eva Prewitt.< Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 00:49:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky
Today, Fri., Aug. 31, 2007: Sidewalk Sale + Citywide Yard Sales Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 243 of 2007 (122 days remaining).
CM Weather I, from NOAA The National Weather Service, outlook for Friday, August 31, 2007:
Emergency Drought Measures: Burning Ban, and 15% water use reduction order in effect Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-08-31 00:38:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 31 Happy Anniversary, Billy and Hanna Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Darryl and Judy Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandie Shepherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David Wesley Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Evan Davis (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fay McKinley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Isabella Gonzalaz (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, James Matthew "Jimmy" Johnson (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerald Dwight Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Gossage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Barker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Norris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maxie Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patti Page | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Paula Pyles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ryan Quinn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sheila Neat | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Travis Williams (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, twins Anslie Kate Spoon and Addison Kate Spoon (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Jean Luttrell, 78, Russell Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Pike, Adair Co., KY, native (1912) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Bercie Ellen Wray Fletcher, Burkesville, KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Mary Ruth Bright Arnett, Green Co., KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmer (Dude) Smith, Adair County, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Lamb, Taylor County, KY(1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Grider, Russell County (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eugene Darnell, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Roe Stephens, Russell County, KY, (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rada Earlene Johnson, 78, Russell Co., KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Wayne (Birdlegs) Derringer, Taylor Co., KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Calvin Berry, 76, Green Co, KY (1938-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Baker Taylor, 90, Adair County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Titus Jessie, 90, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tony (Big Daddy) Stubbs, 78, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Louise Cary, 88, Cumberland Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wesley Thomas Spears, 24, Casey Co., KY (1992-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Isiah (Shorty) Rodgers, 87, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Louise (Betty Lou) Marple, Casey Co., KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Ellen Bowmer Hammonds, 88, Casey Co., KY native (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lewis Dayton VanFossen, 69, Green Co., KY/Rushville, Ohio native (1948-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Callie Tobbert Bryant (1869-1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Burton, 76, Adair Co., KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lane Arnett, 76, Green Co., KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Arthur Royse, 77, Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maggie Ruth Anderson, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lyndel Murrell, 90, Middlesboro, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noel Harvey, 95, Adair County, KY (1924-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Hubert Hadley, 87, Adair Co. native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sammy June Hancock Cundiff, 83, Versailles, KY (1936-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie W. York, 60, Jamestown, KY (1959-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, August 31, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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