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Daily News for Thursday, September 20, 2007
Motorcycle ride to benefit Michael Farmer family There will be a motorcycle ride and fund raising for the medical and funeral expenses of Michael Farmer, son of Melissa and Tracy McCarol and Greg Farmer, Saturday, September, 22. 2007. Signups at Rex's Cycle Shop from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Motorcycles will leave Rex's cycle shop about 12:30pm o'clock and end at the Charity Baptist Church about 2:00 o'clock. Lunch will be served with a free will contribution and a auction will follow with many articles to be offered. 2007-09-20 17:31:53 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Police make cocaine arrest today The Columbia Police Department arrested Elden Passmore, 45, Dunnville, KY, at 1:30pmCT, today, Thursday, September 20, 2007, on Hudson ST, in Columbia, KY. Passmore was arrested after a traffic stop and charged with possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), tampering with physical evidence, and DUI. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Sgt. Jason Cross and assisted by Officers Scholl and Atwood. 2007-09-20 15:57:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Obituary: Justin Ramsey, 17 Justin Ramsey was active in Seven Springs Ministries, Jesus Jam in Breeding, KY, and was a sophomore at Campbellsville University Justin Ramsey, 17, of 490 Rowetown Road, Columbia, KY, died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at 8:01pm at the University of Louisville Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident on September 9, 2007, on Wheeler Hill in Adair County. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, September 22, at 2:00pmCT, at Seven Springs Ministries Cemetery with Tim Petrey officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be after 5:00pmCT, Friday, September 21, 2007, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 13:29:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Detective Atwood leads marijuana raid at Eli A raid in Eli community of Russell County on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, resulted in the arrest of Danny Coffey, 58. Detective George Atwood, along with other strike force units, DEA Units and the Russell County Sheriff's Department seized 170 marijuana plants and approximately 40 pounds of processed marijuana. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 12:09:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Welcome to Clayton Matthew Richards Clayton Matthew Richards was born today, at 11:46amET/10:46CT, September 20, 2007. Clayton is the son of Steve and Cindy Richards of Vine Grove, KY. The new arrival weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20" tall at birth. He joins sibling Curtis, Casey, and Audrey LeeAnn Richards. His paternal grandparents are Columbia natives Jim and Annette Richards, Bowling Green, KY, and Bobby and Angela Waldrop of Flaherty. 2007-09-20 11:54:24 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Larry Lewis McClister, 51 Mr. McClister was a member of a respected south Adair County family and had worked at NAPA, Nissley Equipment, and Oshkosh Larry Lewis McClister, 51, 252 Pear Tree Lane, Columbia, KY, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at 5:05pm, at the Taylor County Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, Ky, after an illness. The funeral will be Saturday, September 22, 2007, at 11:00amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Stoney McKinney and Bro. Jason Lacy the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 11:15:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Columbia Utilities September 19, 2007 meeting report Columbia Utilities Commission returns backhoe bids unopened; establishes new bid announcement guidelines. Votes to advertise anew for backhoe. Sewer, water, and gas departments have good months. Chairman Flowers reports residents' appreciation for finished High Street project. Bad tasting water in August due to higher chlorine, pipe scaling; still safe to drink, GM says. By Ed Waggener The Columbia Utililites Commission rejected all bids for a new backhoe, and has instituted new, stricter bidding procedures. The Commision took the action at its regular Wednesday, September 19, 2007, meeting, with instructions that five bidders be sent notices of the rejection of the bids. The matter was brought up by Commissioner June Parson, who is the Columbia City Council representative on the five-member board. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 10:56:41 | Comments | Printable version
Feedback: Thanks for information on Clemens kids About: Dates of lives of Clemens children anachronistic to story To the editor, CM I would like to thank the reader who supplied the information on the Clemens children. This really helps clear up a long on going story surrounding the death of the youngster who was buried at the original Gilmer cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 09:24:51 | Comments | Printable version
Kids fishing derby at GRL, Sat. Sept. 23, 2007 The Green River Lake Kids Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, September 22, 2007, starting at 8:30amCT/9:30amET and concluding at 11:30amCT/12:30pmET, at the Green River Lake State Park, Lone Valley Road, Campbellsville, KY. Kids of all ages are invited to the event, which will start at the Paviillion by the Lake. Equipment will be provided. For more information, call Ranger Larry Lemmon at (270) 465-4463 or email at: larrylemmon@usace.army.mil. Green River Lake State Park in Taylor County, KY, between Columbia and Campbellsville, KY. DIRECTIONS 2007-09-20 09:13:46 | Comments | Printable version
Road 80 East bridge closing delayed until Oct. 1, 2007 By Stephanie Daffron The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 80 (Columbia-Russell Springs Road) at M.P. 13.5 in Adair County to through traffic beginning Monday, October 1, 2007. Signs previously posted announced the closure for September 25, 2007. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 08:50:46 | Comments | Printable version
Doyle Lloyd needs band photos for website Doyle Lloyd is building an exciting new Adair County Band website and wants help with the project. "I am building a Old Pictures page on the band's website," he writes. The site is still being completed, and a call is going out for help with the history of the band. He is asking CM readers to help. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 08:40:10 | Comments | Printable version
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DNA results link Adair Burtons, Thomas Burton of Cobbs Adair County Burtons Are Descendants of Thomas Burton of Cobbs Plantation of Colonial Virginia! Related story, photos: Thomas Burton and Cobbs Plantation, VA by Gregg Burton By E.H. Lepiarczyk Mr. Frank Weldon Burton, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, participated this year in DNA testing. According to Ms. Elizabeth Siskron, a DNA testing website administrator, the results of Mr. Burtons DNA testing confirm that he and most Burtons of Adair County, Kentucky are descendants of Thomas Burton (ca. 1632-1686) of the Cobbs Plantation in colonial Virginia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 07:54:25 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Justice Center target for bid opening October 23, 2007 It's nail-biting time as architects, Project Development Board, architects, and construction manager approach bid letting with possibility appropriated money won't be enough to cover building with present features By Ed Waggener Bid deadlines for the new Adair County Justice Center is scheduled for October 23, 2007, at 1:00pmCT/2:00pmET, if all goes as planned at the Adair County Project Development Board (PDB) meeting on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. The project could be advertised on October 2 and 9, 2007, , in the Adair Progress and in the Lexington Herald, with the bid opening on October 23, 2007, in a PDB meeting at 6:15pmCT on that date. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 1pmCT/2pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 07:34:30 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS JV football team vs. Green Co. at 5:00pmCT The Indians JV football team will be playing Green County on Thursday, September 20, with starting time at 5:00pmCT, and will be played on their home field. The varsity team will have this Friday night off, but will be back in action next week as they play Casey County on Friday, September 28, at 7:00pmCT. It will be a home game for the Indians, who have been on the road for their past two games. -CATHY MOSS. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 05:55:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Three Adair MyHometownHelper grant appeals underway Three MyHometownHelper projects from Adair County are underway, an appeal for $4,000 for Helmets for kids, an appeal for $14,000 for rescue extrication tools for the Breeding Area Fire Department, and a new appeal for $4,000 for Student Driver signs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 05:38:58 | Comments | Printable version
CWC kindergarten get visit by horse - in classroom With one photo Dr. Jacob Feese, local veterinarian at Adair County Animal Hospital, Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY, visited Mrs. Julie Brockmans Kindergarten class at Col. Wm. Casey to discuss his job recently and had a special treat for the kids. Dr. Feese was accompanied his daughters miniature horse, Sugarbabe. Lexi Feese is a student in Mrs. Julies class. 2007-09-20 05:23:25 | Comments | Printable version
Old Concord UMC homecoming is Sun., Sept. 23, 2007 Homecoming service will be at Old Concord United Methodist Church, this Sunday, September 23, 2007, beginning at 10amCT. The Conquerors from Scottsville, KY will sing from 10-11amCT, Worship will be at 11amCT, and potluck meal to follow. There will be no afternoon or evening service. The church is located on KY 704, 7 miles south of Columbia. Pastor, Sam Burris and congregation extends an invitation to all. -PHYLLIS BURRIS 2007-09-20 05:15:59 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Thurs., Sept. 20, 2007: School Board meets Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 263 of 2007 (102 days remaining).
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Cyclist transferred to UK after crash on KY 379 A motorcycle crash occurred five miles south of Russell Springs on KY 379 which resulted in the rider being taken to Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs and later being transferred to UK Medical Center. The accident occurred at 7:55pmCT, Tuesday, September 19, 2007. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-09-20 03:46:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 20 Happy Anniversary, Kenny and Robin Smith (1986) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clayton Richards | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Claiborne (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ethan Alexander Goodson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jacob DeMarco Payne (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Landon Neal Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Beard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Cundiff | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Melissa Moore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robert Horton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sally Pollard Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Gates, Jr. (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Anniversary, A. L. and Barbara Sinclair (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Exie Bishop Burress, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leona Hicks Cable, Taylor Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Reginald Thomas, Green Co., KY (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Billy Ray Bowen , Taylor Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Sue Loy, Russell County, KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jolene Blevins Green Co., KY, native (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Shively Marcum, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth Noreine Kidd Davis, 87, Green Co., KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles E. Hudson, Adair County, KY (1931-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Foley Cook, 95, Russell Co., KY (1920-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Lena Wright, 88, Burkesville, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Jo Chansler, Windsor, KY/Adair Co. native (1979-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel B. Moore, 17, Russell Co., KY (1999-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Faye Minton Meece, Somerset, KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Holt, 86, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Pickett, 84, Adair County, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Master Bryson Carter Davis, infant, (Wed 20 Sep 2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Wilson, 77, Liberty, KY/Dunnville, KY native (1940-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lillian Margaret Foley, Russell County, KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Montgomery Hallums (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delois Harmon (Sissy) Stapleton, 80, Columbia, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet L. Lawless, 71, Russell Co., KY (1944-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Earls, 82, Russell County, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lee Peterson, 88, Breeding, KY (1934-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Adam Copley, Taylor Co., KY (1979-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mona Mae Eubank, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy Ann Nunn, 73, Edmonton, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert Cloyd Matney, Green Co., KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Ratliff, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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