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Joanna ODell adds Willard Twyman Stephens to veterans list

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Please add Willard Twyman Stephens, WWII, to your veterans list.

s/Joanna ODell
The name of Willard Twyman Stephens, WWII, has be added to the list. See Honoring Adair County Veterans who have served our country Updated: September 13, 2007 at 10:08am CT. To add to the list or make corrections, use the Contact/Submit button at the end of the article.


2007-09-13 17:35:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

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Marion Fudge, 80 on Saturday, is very active in community



2007-09-13 - Breeding Firehouse, Breeding, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener.
Marion (Short) Fudge will be 80 Saturday, September 15, 2007. He's still very active in community life at Breeding, where he is a member of the Breeding Fire Department. Above, he's shown in the center of the photo at the October 14, 2006 3rd Annual Breeding Family Reunion. Others in the photo are, from left, Elvis and Dollie Janes Whitaker, Yorktown, IN, (Marion Fudge), and Roberta Dooley, holding book, with grandson Donan Briles (barely visible).

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Little League brainstorming session Sept. 26, 2007

The Adair County Little League Board of Directors invite all interested community members, especially board members and interested parties of youth sports in Adair County, to a brainstorming/strategy meeting in regards to development of the vacant land that the ACLL owns. The meeting will be held at the Joe Johnson Little League Park Indoor Practice Building on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 6:30pmCT. -SCOTT BENNETT

2007-09-13 14:39:14 | Comments | Printable version

Marion (Short) Fudge still at Rowetown, 80 years Saturday

Saturday, September 15, 2007, will be the 80th birthday of a treasured Adair Countian, Marion (Short) Fudge.

He was born in 1927, the son of the late Finis A. and Sarah Barnes Fudge in a wonderful little corner of Adair County called Rowetown.

The little community is located off Toria Road, just south of Sparksville, north of Breeding, KY, in a beautiful area of heavily wooded hills dotted with pastures and a few row crops.

He still lives and works, when he wants to, on the farm at Rowetown. His wife, Arminda Hagan Fudge, died on June 4, 1997. where the couple's family grew up.


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2007-09-13 14:10:29 | Comments | Printable version

Holmes School reunion Oct. 20, 2007 at Bearwallow

By Sue Pendleton Bailey

Did you or someone you know attend as a student or teacher at the one room school that was located off KY 206, beside the road which connects Bull Run and Vester?

The school began in approximately 1918. The State closed it in 1957.

We will have the first Holmes School Reunion on Saturday, October 20, 2007, at the Bear Wallow Church Fellowship Hall, located approximately 6 miles East on KY 206, just west of Christine, on the Liberty Road.


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2007-09-13 12:46:35 | Comments | Printable version

Banner unveiled at 1st Ransdell Chapel convocation

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By Linda Waggener

The new Ransdell Chapel provided the setting for the first convocation of the first school year of Campbellsville University's second century.

"Welcome as we come together to officially begin the new academic year," President Michael V. Carter said, "our 101st year of Christian education."


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2007-09-13 12:02:13 | Comments | Printable version

Jones & Bourland to build Road 80 bridge replacement

Signs are being unveiled in Columbia detouring Kentucky E80 traffic from Columbia to Russell Springs to the Louie B. Nunn Parkway and and also detouring traffic across Green Hills Road from Ky 206 to just East of the Road Eighty replacement construction project.

According to the Kentucky Transportation web site, the contract for the KY E 80 Russell Creek bridge replacement was awarded August 9, 2007 to Jones & Bourland, Inc, Prestonsburg, KY. The contract amount is $1,756,803.96.


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2007-09-13 11:34:03 | Comments | Printable version

Promotion in Iraq: It is now Captain Shane Pollard!

CPT Pollard is expected home in December 2007, for a two stint at Ft. Bragg. Columbia soldier is now in third year of service in Iraq, with only two brief trips home.
Hi Ed,
Shane is now a Captain so please make the change on the list. He is still in Iraq. Hopefully, be back home soon February or March.

This will be his 3rd year over there spending all his holidays away from his family. He has been able to come home for just two short visits.


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2007-09-13 10:19:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Mary and Mister Lincoln play at Old Courthouse, Greensburg, KY

Three performances of the "Mary and Mister Lincoln" Play, are scheduled at the Old Courthouse, Greensburg Square, Greensburg, KY. Performances are at 4:00pm CT, Sunday, October 28, 2007. On Saturday, November 3, 2007 there will be two performances, one at 4:00pm CT and a second in the evening at 7:00pm CT. This play revolves around Mr. Lincoln's courtship and marriage proposal to Mary Owens of Green County, KY.

2007-09-13 10:02:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Dr. Denine LeBlanc piano recital at CU, Sept. 24, 2007

Campbellsville University's School of Music will host a guest piano recital by Dr. Denine LeBlanc from the University of Louisville Monday, September 24, 2007, at 8:00pmET/7:00pmCT. in The Gheens Recital Hall. She will perform works by Scarlatti, Schumann, Debussy and American composers including Margaret Bond and Nelson Keyes.

Her concert is free and open to the public. For more information about the School of Music, contact Dr. Robert Gaddis at jrgaddis@campbellsville.edu or at (270) 789-5237. - JOAN C. McKINNEY, CU Director of Communications.


2007-09-13 06:32:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Perryville commemorations October 6-7, 2007

Chautauqua presentations, Battle reenactments major events
Portrayals of two Civil War-era women, Mary Todd Lincoln and Emilie Todd Helm, will be presented during the Battle of Perryville reenactment on October 6-7, 2007 at Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site, 1825 Battlefield Road, Perryville, KY, located 62 miles north of the Adair County Courthouse, Columbia, KY.

The portrayals are part of the Kentucky Humanities Council Chautauqua program, which features actors giving historically accurate presentations of characters from Kentucky history. Angela Bartley of Louisville portrays Mary Todd Lincoln, the First Lady from Kentucky.


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2007-09-13 06:25:44 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Thurs, Sept. 13, 2007: Birthday-Bill Monroe

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 256 of 2007 (109 days remaining).
  • 10:00am CT: 4-H Home School Program
  • 12-2:00pm CT: Diabetes self-management class at ACHD
  • Columbia-AC Water Commission meeting delayed one week
    Meeting changed for September. Board will meet one week later, on September 20, 2007.
  • 6:00pm CT: Adair County Water District board meets
Events in Detail, Future Events


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2007-09-13 05:30:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Remembering: Mary E. Wilcoxson Richardson

To the family of Mary E. Wilcoxson Richardson and ColumbiaMagazine.com readers

My blessings go out to this family.

I am very sorry to hear about your loss, she was a wonderful mother and a wonderful person.


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2007-09-13 05:15:19 | Comments | Printable version

Dr. Glenn McQuaide promoted to associate professor at CU

Adair Countian's specialty area is entomology; holds Masters from Universtiy of Wisconsin, Doctorate from UL. Dr. McQuaide is the son of Gladys and the late Harry McQuaide of Columbia
By Joan C. McKinney

Dr. Glenn McQuaide, assistant professor of biology at Campbellsville University, has been promoted and granted tenure at Campbellsville University, according to an announcement by Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of CU.


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2007-09-13 05:08:00 | Comments | Printable version

Glasgow robbery suspect indicted by Federal grand jury: Link

Charlestown, IN, man faces trial for alleged Glasgow, Paducah, and Radcliff crimes
Click Hereto read story, "Grand jury indicts robbery suspect/Indiana man allegedly stole more than $7,000 from Glasgow bank," by Stacy L. Neitzel, posted at the Glasgow Daily Times Online, Wednesday, September 12, 2007.


2007-09-13 04:49:36 | Comments | Printable version

Taylor Fiscal court accommodating Adair Co. Water Plant: Link

Court allows ACWP to delay blacktopping until construction work done
A story in the CKNJ Online, Campbellsville, KY, by Calen McKinney, contains an item about the granting of a request by the Adair County Water District to delay paving of the road, along with a paragraph on the naming of the road to the Adair County Water Treatment Plant. The huge facility, scheduled to open in a few weeks, is located about one mile from downtown Coburg, in northern Adair County, but is actually in Taylor. To read the entire story, which details everything which went on in the September 2007 Taylor County Fiscal Court Meeting, Click Here


2007-09-13 04:39:44 | Comments | Printable version

Creekbend work may start in 3 weeks; Ice House transferred

Judge Melton projects start of Creekbend Road Bridge in three weeks; finish as early as six.

The money for the new 911 project arrived Wednesday morning, September 12, 2007, and work on another big Adair County Fiscal Court project, the new Creekbend Road Bridge, will start soon, CJE Ann Melton said Wednesday, September 12, 2007.


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2007-09-13 04:18:36 | Comments | Printable version

Local kids get help from top national soccer talent

No. 7 ranked LWC Men's Soccer team works with more than 100 kids at free soccer team
By Duane Bonifer, LWC Public Affairs

Less than 24 hours after beating No. 19-ranked Lindenwood (MO) University 5-3 at Lindsey Wilson Park, the Blue Raider men's soccer team welcomed friendlier faces to their home pitch.

On Sunday, September 9, 2007, members and coaches of the Lindsey Wilson College men's soccer team worked with more than 100 youth from Adair and surrounding counties at a free soccer clinic. The clinic is held each year prior to kickoff of the Blue Raider Youth Soccer League.


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2007-09-13 03:56:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Phyllis Reeves adds four family names to Veterans List

Ed:

I am sending four of my family's names to be added to the Veterans List.

They are: Earl Dean Holt, Air Force; Gary David Cox, Air Force: Paul Reeves, Army; and Danny Reeves, Air Force, Korean Conflict.

Thanks.

s/Phyllis Reeves

Thanks. The list was updated with these names added early this morning, Thursday, September 13, 2007. To see the list, Click Here -Ed


2007-09-13 03:46:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber of Commerce

Gospel singing at Bearwallow Sunday

Bear Wallow UM Church located approximately six miles east on KY 206 will have a Gospel Singing Sunday, September 30, 2007 beginning at 5:00pm CT. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information telephone Rev. Troy Long (270) 384-4403. -SUE BAILEY.

2007-09-13 03:13:50 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 13
Happy Anniversary, Hali & Josh Phillips (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Bault | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Angie Antone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chad Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jay Rowlett | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Bell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katelynn Jones (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lucy Ellen Frances Zornes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Patsy Melton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wendy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Thelma Nora Roy, 88, Adair County, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Ingram Allen, Taylor County, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gene C. Royalty, Jamestown, KY (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Herron Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva K. Bryant, Russell Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Sullivan, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loretta Antle, Taylor County, KY, (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Albert Lewis Woodrum, Cane Valley, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Akers, Casey County, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geraldine Pennington, Casey Co., KY (1940-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Norris, 55, Burkesville, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Daryl (Buck) Graham Jr., 25, Taylor Co., KY (1988-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sean Patrick O'Bannon, Louisville, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rev. Carlos H. Coop, 81, Cumberland Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Ricky Greer, 32, Green County, (1985-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane White Phillips , 64, Taylor County, KY (1950-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy Helen (Shofner) Skaggs, 83, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eugene (Mean Eye) Taylor, Taylor County, KY (1949-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Leon Lewis, Sr., Green County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Gene Haynes, 55, Russell County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Wayne Booth, 60, Russell County, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chloe Gail Fortenberry, age three years, Russell Co., KY (2013-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Logan Hudson, 19, Russell Co., KY (1997-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Bradshaw, 76, Green County KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Lee Allen, 89, Casey Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clara Cown, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethel Nell Pollard, 87, Adair County, KY (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delta Wall, 96, Casey County, KY, (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Elois Squires Gumm, Green County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harvey Wheeler, 78, Casey County, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Johnny Gail Vibbert, Cumberland Co., KY native (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Christine Wiser, 92, formerly of Casey County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nell Scott, 72, Cumberland County, KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clifton Davis McGaha, Jr., 83, Columbia, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Collins, 35, Cumberland County (1982-2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leshia Fair, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michelle Rose Thompson, Columbia, KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Lee Simpson (9/13/58 - 10/15/98) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Frank Radford, Columbia, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shawn P. Murphy, 43, Jeffersontown, KY (1980-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tina Estes, 73, Greensburg, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tony Edward Morgan, 57, Greensburg, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory BirthDay. Voris Wilson Whitlock , Green Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory Happy Anniversary, Herman (d. Sept. 25, 2008) and Mattie Frances Jessee (d. June 24, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 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:35, Comment)
Columbia-AC Water Commission
Meeting changed for September. Board will meet one week later, on September 20, 2007. Meeting at ACWD office, at 4:00pm.
The Columbia-Adair County Water Commission holds Regular Second Thursday monthly meeting at the Adair County Water District office conference room on Grant Lane off the Campbellsville RD. Commission Chairman Rudy Higginbotham, Commissioners Robert Flowers, Junior Brown, June Parson, and Larry Legg. This commission is the governing body for the jointly operated Columbia-Adair County Water Plant now under construction. | (ID:77, Comment)
Adair County Water District board meets
The Adair County Water District Commmissioners regular 2nd Thursday monthly meeting at 6:00pm CT in the conference room of the ACWD building, 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY. The mailing address is PO Box 567, Columbia, KY 42728. The Phone Number is 270-384-2181. Lenny Stone, Superintendent. Commissioners: Larry Legg (Chair), Rudy Higginbotham, Doug Sapp, Mitch Harris, and Danny Downey. Regular meetings are each 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm CT. | (ID:78, Comment)
4-H Home School Program
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. | (ID:101, Comment)

 






























 
 
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