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Card of Thanks from McCarol Family

We would like to thank each and everyone for the many expressions of love and sympathy during the illness and passing of our precious little boy, Michael.

It would be very difficult to individually thank you all, so please know that everything we've received has been deeply appreciated. Your thoughts and prayers have been and are a tremendous blessing to our family.

Tracy & Malissa McCarol
& family


2007-09-06 20:22:54 | Comments | Printable version

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Link: Campbellsville City Council studying smoking ban

A committee appointed by Mayor Brenda Allen is expected to report its findings on a possible ban of smoking in public places in Campbellsville at the October meeting of the Campbellsville City Council according to a story posted September 5, in the CKNJ online. "No progress on smoking ban yet" is by James Roberts.

2007-09-06 18:15:45 | Comments | Printable version

Links: Branscum nominated to head UK Board

Steve Branscum nominated to be UK Board chairman
Steve Branscum, CEO of Branscum Construction Company, has been nominated to be chairman of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees. He was appointed to the board in 2004 by Governor Ernie Fletcher.

A story at lakercountry.com, WJRS FM 104.9 online, gives more details. Steve Branscum Nominated to Head U.K. Board of Trustees; To Be Voted on September 11th is datelined September 4, 2007.


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2007-09-06 16:41:10 | Comments | Printable version

KBI searches Russell Springs businesses, radio reports

WJRS FM 104.9 News First online (lakercountry.com) posted a story about Kentucky Bureau of Investigation searches at a Russell Springs drug store and to other Russell Springs locations. The story, "Grider Drug Stores Searched Simultaneously by State Investigators" is datelined Thursday, September 6, 2007.



2007-09-06 16:22:47 | Comments | Printable version

CU ranked 8th in Great Schools, Great Prices, in South

U.S. News & World Report gives school second honor; CU already named by magazine as a top baccalaureate college in South

By Linda Waggener, assistant director of university communications,
with Heather Campbell and Bridgette Sallee, student news writers


For the first time in 15 years of college ratings by U.S.News & World Report, Campbellsville University has received not one, but two highest ever rankings in the 2008 judging.

In addition to being named one of the 25 best baccalaureate colleges in the south, Campbellsville University was also ranked eighth in the category of "Great Schools, Great Prices" among baccalaureate colleges of the south. Schools are only considered for this honor if ranked in or near the top in their categories.


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2007-09-06 16:00:26 | Comments | Printable version

World War II veteran Willis Graves added to list

Donna Graves sent thename of Willis Ceisler Graves, WWII, to be added to the list of Adair County veterans, which is now added.

To see updated list, Click Here/a>


2007-09-06 15:50:24 |
Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

LWC Mens Soccer Jumps to No. 10 in Nation

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports information director

The Lindsey Wilson College mens soccer team is ranked No. 7 in the first NAIA regular season poll.

The Blue Raiders (3-0) were one of eight teams that jumped into the top-25 after being unranked last week. Lindsey Wilsons jump from the unranks is the largest of the week.


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2007-09-06 14:32:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

LWC Womens Soccer drops to second in Nation

By Chris Wells, LWC Sports information director

The Lindsey Wilson College womens soccer team fell one spot from their preseason No. 1 ranking in the first NAIA regular season women's soccer poll.

The Blue Raiders (1-0-1) dropped to No. 2 after 2006 national runner-up Azusa Pacific (CA) University became one of six teams that jumped into the top-25 after being unranked last week.


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2007-09-06 14:25:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

City Council special called meeting agenda, Fri., Sept. 7, 2007

The City Council of Columbia, KY, will hold a Special Called Meeting on Friday, September 7, 2007, at 1:00pm in City Hall.

The following items will be considered:


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2007-09-06 13:57:32 | Comments | Printable version

Homecoming, Dunbar Hill, Sun. Sept. 9, 2007

Dunbar Hill Community Church Home Coming - Sunday, September 9, 2007. Pure Gospel will be singing. Services start at 10:00 CT. Bro. Darrell Tucker, pastor. Come join us for a great time in the Lord! - KATHY L. ROSS.

2007-09-06 13:32:53 | Comments | Printable version

Agenda, Adair Co. Fiscal Court meeting, Tues., Sept. 11, 2007

Thirty-two item agenda includes important appointment of trustee for largest county enterprise, Westlake Regional Hospital, several speed measures, and a number of items related to Adair SAR Team

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2007-09-06 11:29:31 | Comments | Printable version

KTC to temporarily close Pelham BR RD to through traffic

Closure will start Monday, September 11 and may extend through October 10, 2007
With photo of section to be closed; new path for Hudson ST at Y

Pelham Branch Road, KY 767, will be closed starting Monday of next week to through traffic at its intersection with the Columbia Western Bypass.


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2007-09-06 11:10:46 | Comments | Printable version

CU Dept. of Educaton hosts Future Educators of America Camp

By Linda Waggener, assistant director of CU communications

Campbellsville University was host to the 2007 Kentucky Future Educators of America (FEA) Summer Camp this season.

"We were excited to have the opportunity," said Dr. Brenda Priddy, associate professor and dean of the School of Education, "to offer enriching experiences that encourage high school junior and seniors to pursue teaching as a career."


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2007-09-06 09:49:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Feedback: Quick response to Chappells postcard picture

About: Larry Smith photo of old Chappell's postcard

Ed,

I have some of these Chappell's postcards if anybody wants one to collect them. I will sell them cheap. My phone number is (270) 378-2360. Thanks!

s/Eddie Kessler

Note: Larry Smith's WHVE radio trade show number is (270) 384-7979.


2007-09-06 09:34:05 | Comments | Printable version

Breeding Firemen battle three fires Wed. Sept. 5, 2007

All three fires remain under investigation; Breeding Fire Department reminds everyone that conditions are extremely dry, and Adair Co. CJE Ann Melton's ban on open burning remains in effect. One fire necessitated call out of Adair EMS for standby assistance
Story updated at 10:56am Thursday, September 6, 2007. New: Personnel responding

By Brandon Harvey

The Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department responded to three fires yesterday in the Breeding community and the B.A.V.F.D reminds community members that the burn ban is still in effect until further notice.


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2007-09-06 09:25:06 | Comments | Printable version

Indians Football begins district play Friday

By Cathy Moss

The Adair County Indians football team will be playing their first district game on Friday, September 7, 2007, when they travel to Morgantown, KY, to play Butler County(1-1).

Kick-off against the Bears is set for 7:00pm.


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2007-09-06 08:43:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Another Korean War veteran added to list

Debra Young Meier sent the name of Jessie Clarence Young (d. 4-7-1990), Korean War, to add to the list of Adair County veterans.

Thanks to Debra Meier and to all who are helping with this project.

The name has been added to Honoring Adair County Veterans who have served our country.


2007-09-06 08:32:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

County orders forklift for Adair Co. Recycling Center

Adair County Fiscal Court has ordered a Doosan Infracore forklift for the Recycling Center. The purchase was made possible by a grant received from Department for Environmental Protection, Division of Waste Management.

According to Lisa Lee, Administrative Assistant in the office of Adair County Judge Ann Melton, the county saved approximately $3,000 by using the from the reverse auction provided by Kentucky Association of Counties. Six vendors participated in the auction, Lee said.


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2007-09-06 08:18:02 | Comments | Printable version

Marion (Short) Fudge celebrates 80th birthday September 15

Marion "Short" Fudge will celebrate his 80th birthday on Saturday, September 15, 2007. His family asks that everyone shower him with cards to: Marion (Short) Fudge,60 Marion Fudge Road, Columbia, KY42728.
See CELEBRATIONS


2007-09-06 08:03:25 | Comments | Printable version

WKU Mascot Big Red needs your vote today

Bowling Green school's mascot is only Kentucky entrant still in the running. Today is final day of voting.

Western Kentucky University athletic's mascot Big Red is now in third place and needs your vote today to win Mascot Hall ofFame.

Big Red is competing in a weekly head-to-furry-head face-offamong this years other All-Americans: Zippy (Akron), Cosmo Cougar(Brigham Young), Hairy Dawg (Georgia), Goldy Gopher (Minnesota), Monte(Montana), Cocky (South Carolina), Seymour (Southern Mississippi),Otto (Syracuse), UCLA (Joe Bruin), Cavman (Virginia) and HokieBird(Virginia Tech).



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2007-09-06 07:29:14 | Comments | Printable version

Fourth Graders at ACES become rocket scientists for day

With two photosAdair County Elementary School fourth graders recently had a chance to be rocket scientists, as they recently studied the scientific method in Mrs. Godsey's science class.

In all about 60 ACES students from Ms. Walker, Mrs. McCann, and Mrs. Godsey's own fourth grade home room classes participated in the rocket launching activity.


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2007-09-06 06:22:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Today, Thurs., Sept.6, 2007: Barnetts Creek scrap iron drive

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 249 of 2007 (116 days remaining).
  • 8:00am to 8:00pm CT: Barnett's Creek scrap iron drive
  • 12-2pm CT: Diabetes self-management class at AC Health Department
  • Both ACHS Boys' and Girls' Golf Teams in action at Campbellsville Country Club today.
  • 6:00pm CT: Adair Arts Council at Trabue House
  • 7:00pm CT: 1st September regular meeting Adair County Board of Education AGENDA
  • 7:00pm CT: Columbia Parks & Recreation Board AGENDA
Events in Detail, Future Events

CM Weather I, from NOAA
The National Weather Service, outlook for Thursday, September 6, 2007:
  • Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind between 6 and 10 mph.
  • Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind between 6 and 9 mph.
NOAA National Weather Service full report: Click here

Emergency Drought Measures: Burning Ban, and 15% water use reduction order in effect


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2007-09-06 05:32:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

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2007-09-06 05:18:13 | Comments | Printable version

Your mountain is waiting, LWC freshmen told

In addition to President Luckey, LWC opening convocation includes speakers VP bettie C. Starr, SG president Drew Sadler, and Director of Freshman Experience Benson Sexton

By Duane Bonifer, Director of Public Affairs, LWC

In the 1967 film The Graduate, protagonist Benjamin Braddock is given one word of advice upon graduating from college.

On Wednesday morning, more than 400 Lindsey Wilson College freshmen received four words of advice on how to have a successful college career.


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2007-09-06 05:05:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Eligible bachelors all wed Barnetts Creek girls

Frank Dickerson sent a great photo from almost 60 years ago, which he entitled, "Eligible Bachelors at Neatsville Bridge, about 1948-1949?"

The three eligible bachelors in the photo are Leemon Goodin, who married Mildred Scott, of Barnett's Creek, George Frank Hagy (now deceased), who married Frank Dickerson's sister, Rose Dickerson, also of Barnett's Creek; and "L.J," Littleton J. Goode (now deceased), who married Frank Dickerson's next door neighbor, Mary Frances Martin, Barnett's Creek.


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2007-09-06 04:52:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Two injured in construction zone on US 68

Two passengers were injured when Kelvin Elam, Lebanon, KY, 45, drove into a large pile of rocks left in the roadway in a construction zone four miles east of Lebanon on US68 last night.

Elam, who was eastbound, operating a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, was belted and not injured. The collision took place at 8:47pm, Wednesday, September 5, 2007. Passenger Dorie Elam, 40, who was also belted, was treated and released at Springview Medical Center in Lebanon, KY, as was Marissa Keeling, 2, also of Lebanon, who was in a child restraint seat.


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2007-09-06 04:10:25 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 6
Happy Anniversary, Jerald Dwight and Catherine Hadley (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Jimmy and Genova Dean Copley (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lynn and Pheobie Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carol Perkins | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamison Roberts (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Alexander George (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Stockton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kyle Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mason Horton, (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Keen (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Teagan Hensley Mattingly (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Ethan and Conner Dunn (2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ty Bennett (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday Michael Harrison (Sept. 6, 1949 - Aug. 20, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alicia Leann Warf, Metcalfe County, KY (1954-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry (Pedu) Thomas Wilson, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas (Tommy) O'Banion, Greensburg, KY (1930-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Lacy, 92, veteran World War II, Adair County, KY. (September 6, 1915-May 30, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ruth Wethington Thompson Houk (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Hatcher, Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bonnie W. Franklin, Russell Co., KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Arline Estes, Green Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ulas Scott, Casey Co., KY native (1935-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Milos (Michael G.) Roberts, Windsor, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Bonta Simpson, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carroll Bryant, Taylor Co. KY (1937-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifford Giles, Adair County, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rebecca Carolyn Fletcher Hoots, Burkesville, KY, (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Coomer, 85, Cane Valley, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Randy Keltner, 65, Taylor County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lily Nevae Dickson, infant, Adair Co., KY (Jul 12-Sep 5, 2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wallace Parke, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dewayne Hayes, Elkhorn, KY (1965-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Amy R. Tucker, Casey County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Preston Coomer, Glasgow, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rondal (Boomer) Kyle Shoopman, Willow Shade, KY (1957-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray E. Stuber, 86, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Imogene Justice Chumbley, Casey Co., KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edna L. Gunsaules, 88, Mannsville, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Teresa Lynn (Froedge) Rhinehart, Metcalfe Co./Adair Co., KY native (1964-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emilie Dowell Antle, Taylor County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathryn (Katy) Kiger, Taylor Co./Pulaski Co., KY native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Verene Scales Wheat, Russell Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Sue Bray, 46, Russell Co., KY (1971-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Lois Gassaway Glass, Metcalfe Co., KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Morgan, Green County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Earl Lee, 40, Lebanon, KY (1980-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Daryl Kinnett (1956-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Debra Ann Jones, 67, Jamestown, KY (1955-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis O. Kemp, 61, Columbia, KY (1963-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glendal (Glen) M. Wyatt, 86, Liberty, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joshua C. Phipps, 38, Columbia, KY (1986-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillie Rose Brown, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margey Price Mabe, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Arnold, 72, Columbia, KY (1952-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas (Rick) Herren, 51, Liberty, KY (1970-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Renfro, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie W. Blackwell, 68, Columbia, KY (1955-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sue Rodgers, 71, Casey Co., KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
in Memory, Ronald Thomas Branham, Adair Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, September 6, 2007
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTDiabetes self-management class at ACHD
12-2pm CT. Free. For complete details Click here. The Adair County Health Department, 801 Westlake Drive Columbia, KY. Business hours are Monday- Friday 8 am-4:30pm. We also offer two late clinics each month.You may contact us at (270) 384-2286 or (270) 384-5564. -DESTINY BURTON, RN, Diabetes Educator | (ID:27, Comment)
Thursday, September 6, 2007: Barnett's Creek scrap iron drive
Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church of the Pellyton Community will be having a srap iron drive on Thursday, September 6, 2007, and Friday, September 7, 2007 from 8:00am to 8:00pm CT. Anyone interested in donating scrap such as appliances, old car batteries, iron of any type, metal sheeting etc., may bring items to the church yard on these days and they will be hauled to the proper location. Please, no tires or garbage. All proceeds will go directly to the church mission and outreach fund. Thank you to all. We look forward to seeing you there. For more information contact Bill or Mary Pendleton at (270) 384-9329. | (ID:28, Comment)
Arts Council at Trabue House
Regular first Thursday monthly meeting, 6:00pm CT at the Trabue House is the next meeting of the Adair Arts Council. As always, the public is invited. The historic Trasbue Russell House is provided to the Arts Council by the City of Columbia and is available for tours by calling 384-2501. -ELLEN ZORNES. | (ID:68, Comment)
Columbia Parks & Rec Board
The meeting will start at 7:00pm CT in the Council Meeting Room, City Hall, Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The Parks & Rec Board meets at 7:00pm each 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Chairman Charles Grimsley. Members Donna Shirley, David Herbst, Greg Thomas, and Richard Phelps. | (ID:87, Comment)
Regular meeting Adair County Board of Education
The Adair County Board of Education meets at Board Conference Room, Columbia, KY. The regular monthly meetings of the Adair County Board of Education are each third Thursday, with additional meetings on the first Thursdays in March, September, October, and November. | (ID:90, Comment)

 






























 
 
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