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Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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Tabernacle Christian Church website now linked from Directory

The Tabernacle Christian Church website is now linked from Directory of Churches. The site is very full-featured, with photographs, and up to date church events, and news. Click here for Tabernacle Christian Church website.

2007-09-25 23:41:50 | Comments | Printable version

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What it takes to become a teacher: Meredith Scalos



2007-09-25 - Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY - Photo By Duane Bonifer, LWC Photo.

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING WINNER:
Taylor County student Meredith Scalos took first place for her work in the impromptu speaking category.

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Regional HS students learn what it takes to become a teacher

Event for Adair, Pulaski, Taylor, and Whitley County students held in Columbia and is co-sponsored by Campbellsville University and Lindsey Wilson College
Photos accompany this story

By Duane Bonifer

Students from four regional high schools were at Lindsey Wilson College on Tuesday to learn what it takes to become a teacher.

The 63 students from Adair, Pulaski, Taylor and Whitley county high schools were part of an exploration career day held by the Future Educators Association.


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2007-09-25 22:49:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Eight new classifieds started Tuesday, September 25, 2007

NEW: Eight new classifieds started today, Tuesday, September 24, 2007, with a wide range of offerings from a Geo Tracker to a john boat to a $65,000 house. ColumbiaMagazine.com classifeds work, whether they help sell a car, a boat, a house, or promote a yard sale or help a pet find a new home. Some of the stories we hear back from the classifieds are really exciting, with dramatic results coming within hours of posting. Others take longer. But almost of the time, they work! Whether you're looking for something, or want to advertise something, make ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds a part of your reading each time you scan the site, whether you check CM every hour or, like most, check it morning, noon, and night. Click here now, to read about the latest classified ads. It's easy to click to the classification you want, whether its animals, autos, real estate, yard sales, or other category.To place an ad, click contact/submit at the bottom of the classifed listings. And most of them are FREE!

2007-09-25 22:40:10 | Comments | Printable version

Exceptional education art class raising funds for zoo trip

Brody wants to draw an elephant. Will you help?

But before he can draw the elephant, he needs to see how big the elephant isto smell the elephantto talk to the elephant. Yes, Brody and his classmates need to visit the zoo!

Our exceptional education art class is raising funds to do just that, visit the Louisville Zoo. But, we cant get there without you and time is running out. Our trip is planned for the third week of October.


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2007-09-25 22:18:21 | Comments | Printable version

CARD of THANKS

The family of Michael Farmer would like to express thanks to those that participated in the memorial ride on Saturday. Thanks also to businesses and individuals that donated items for the auction and the monetary donations as well. We express sincere appreciation to all that helped organize and worked so hard to make this event possible.

The FAMILY of MICHAEL FARMER


2007-09-25 21:55:33 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Halton great company, would love one like it in Columbia

ColumbiaMagazine.com

I had the privilege of visiting the Halton factory about two weeks ago. Halton is a great company and their faciliity at Scottsville is very nice. They have both manufacturing and R&D right here in Kentucky and they have been very supportive of the Engineering Department here at WKU.

I'm glad to hear they are expanding, but I would love to see a company like Halton make it's home in Columbia.

s/Devin Feese

See related: $ 22 million investment will create up to 60 jobs at Scottsville


2007-09-25 18:43:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Mighty Laker band, under Andy Critz, is best in class at Glasgow

The Russell County High School Mighty Laker Band, under the direction of Adair County High School band alumnus Andy Critz, won first in the 3A class and was Reserve Grand Champion at Glasgow Saturday, September 22, 2007, according to a story at WJRS online. Click here to read the complete story

2007-09-25 16:45:07 | Comments | Printable version

$2.2 million investment will create up to 60 jobs at Scottsville

From the Commonwealth News Center
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Governor Ernie Fletcher and Economic Development Cabinet Secretary John Hindman today announced that Halton Co., which manufactures commercial ventilation systems, will invest $2.2 million to expand its plant in Scottsville, KY, a Lindsey Wilson College extended campus community located approximately 50 miles southwest of Gradyville, KY. The expansion will create up to 60 jobs.

"Expansion of Kentucky's existing industries is a vital part of growing our state's economy," said Governor Fletcher. "Kentucky is proud to partner with Halton Company to secure the expansion of its Allen County facility, creating dozens of employment opportunities for the region."


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2007-09-25 16:35:06 | Comments | Printable version

Al Cross, Ron Ellis, Lowell Reese at KHIPP forum

By Joan C. McKinney

A panel of political leaders in the Commonwealth of Kentucky will lead a discussion on "Political Parties and Elections 2007-2008" at 5pmET/4pmCT Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in the Little Auditorium of the Student Union Building.

Everyone is invited to the event which is free.


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2007-09-25 16:16:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Wild teenagers identified by their strange attire

COF writes from Knifley:

Earlier this year we had Rose Breasted Grosbeaks at the feeders. Today I saw an apparition! This avian was approx 8 inches with a grosbeak type bill. The head was identical to a female being brown with prominent white streaks running over the eyes and down the neck but the body was almost that of a male grosbeak. The back was black with some white streaks and the underside was pure white with a triangular crest. However, the crest was orange, like a Robin's breast rather than the rose patch. Please tell me that this was a mutant or a species not in my "Birds of Kentucky Field Guide." The alternative is that Miz Emily is right again - I'm just a Crusty Ole Fool that gets confused entirely too easily.

--Cof at Dun Roman, high on a ridge above beautiful downtown Knifely


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2007-09-25 16:11:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Knifley

ACES SBDM will have special meeting Thursday

Adair County Elementary School SBDM will have a special called meeting on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 3:30pm CT. The only item on the agenda is the conducting of interviews for a current opening within the school. -ROBBIE HARMON, Principal.

2007-09-25 14:20:39 | Comments | Printable version

$12 Million Homeland Security investment going to EKU

U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will award a grant to Eastern Kentucky University of $11.6 million to administer a national rural training initiative enabling emergency responders in rural areas to increase disaster response skills, a critical homeland security gap that was not adequately addressed until recent years.

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2007-09-25 13:08:41 | Comments | Printable version

Little League Brainstorming meeting tomorrow night

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

2007-09-25 12:58:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Doug Campbell is 1 of 3 finalists for big prize in Atlanta: Link

Doug Campbell of Columbia, KY, will know tomorrow at 2:00pmET/1:00pmCT whether or not he is the winner of a fully restored 1959 Chris-Craft Capri Runabout power boat, valued at $45,000, that TAC Air is giving away. For complete details on the story, Click Here.

2007-09-25 11:57:59 | Comments | Printable version

Tourist from Israel met the nicest people in Columbia

To Columbia Magazine.com

Hi !

We were passing through Columbia on 17th May on our second US trip and stopped off at the Dreamland motel for the night.

In the morning the manageress recommended Betty's O.K. Restaurant for breakfast (What's the exact address by the way?), and while we were there we met Diane Hanks, the Minister's wife, and Glenda a friend.


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2007-09-25 10:00:57 | Comments | Printable version

Gaswatch: Gerald Doss says Columbia gas still 25 higher

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

I just noticed our gas prices are still 25 cents higher than all around us.

Click here for Kentucky Gas Prices to check for yourself.

s/Gerald Doss


2007-09-25 09:36:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

AC Health Department flu clinic on October 10, 2007

A flu shot clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at the Adair Co. Health Dept. at 801 Westlake Drive. Clinic hours will be from 8:00amCT to 3:30pm. Shots will be given by appointment only, to schedule an appointment call the Health Dept. at (270) 384-2286 or (270) 384-5564, ext. 0.

The clinic is open to all adults, and everyone is encouraged to call and schedule their annual flu shot at this time, especially high risk patients and their household contacts and caretakers.


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2007-09-25 09:12:45 | Comments | Printable version

Feedback: Wants more benefit, charity rides posted

To the editor, CM

Thanks you for the help publicizing our charity ride.

I have been doing a lot of benefit and charity rides. It would be helpfulif more were posted on the web.


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2007-09-25 08:52:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

KSP reports 15 people died on roadways in past week

Kentucky highway fatalities so far down 31 from year ago
By Lt. Phil Crumpton, KSP
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Fifteen people died in 14 separate crashes on Kentucky's roadways from Monday, September 17 through Sunday, September 23, 2007, according to Kentucky State Police preliminary statistics. The statistics are still preliminary as KSP waits for all local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to report any crashes and fatalities that may have occurred in their areas.


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2007-09-25 08:30:02 | Comments | Printable version

Flatwoods SBC 14th camp meeting starts Friday

By Mike Bennett

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church will hold its 14th Annual Camp Meeting on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 28, 29, and 30, 2007. Bro. Carol G. Perkins invites all to come and attend. SCHEDULE


2007-09-25 06:42:47 | Comments | Printable version

Bowling Green Corvette plant workers join UAW strike

"GM strike begins" is detailed in the Bowling Green Daily News online, in a Manday, September 24, 2007, story. To read it, Click Here

The plant is located 65 miles west of Columbia, KY.


2007-09-25 06:40:13 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS Girls Golf improves regional play by 98 strokes

Natalie Sneed improves individual play by 47 strokes. Coach looks to even better year in 2008. Despite improved play, season ends at Danville, with neither team nor any individual qualifying for state play
With tournament play photos: Natalie Sneed, Lauren Goodin, Natalie Curry, and Ashley Goodin

By Kim Goodin
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

The Adair County Girls' Golf team shows improvement at Regional Tournament but did not qualify or have any individuals qualify for the State Tournament in play at Danville Country Club yesterday, Monday, September 24, 2007.

Adair shot a 385 compared to a 483 a year ago. Ninety - eight strokes is a big gain in a year. I feel good about our score as a team.


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2007-09-25 06:30:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Today, Tues, Sept. 25 2007: Jaycees meet tonight

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 268 of 2007 (97 days remaining).
  • Today and through October 1, 2007: the Kentucky Watercolor Societys 2006-07 Aqueous Traveling Exhibit is on display in the Lindsey Wilson Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery
  • 7:00pm CT: Jaycees meeting at Chamber building
  • 5:30pmCT: Columbia Womans Club meets

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  • Daddy Day Camp, rated PG and playing nightly at 6:00pmCT and at 2:00pmCT on Sundays.
  • Balls of Fury rated PG-13. At 8:00pm nightly and at 4:00pmCT on Sundays.
Events in Detail, Future Events

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2007-09-25 05:48:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Midnight fire destroys shed on Weed Keltner Road

By Donald Hare
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Fire destroyed a shed at 1535 Weed Keltner Road, in Western Adair County, late last night, Monday, September 24, 2007.

The Adair County FIre Department. received a call at 11:59pmCT on Monday night to a shed on fire at the location, on property belonging to Darrell Coomer.

Eight firemen responding and were on the scene around 45 minutes.


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2007-09-25 05:37:22 | Comments | Printable version

Columbians ride in Grand Autumn Bicycle Ride Across KY

Photos, links accompany this story
By Duane Bonifer
Three Lindsey Wilson College employees participated last weekend in the fourth-annual Grand Autumn Bicycle Ride Across Kentucky, also known as GABRAKY. Dean Adams, Dean of Students, Chris Schmidt, and Director of Public Safety Darwin Vickery.

Among those who assisted the riders on their 225-mile tour of Kentucky were LWC cycling senior Charles Mooney of Augusta, GA., and Cole Schmidt, son of LWC employees Chris and Rebecca Schmidt.


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2007-09-25 05:02:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University

Gov, Fletcher urges leaders to bring wellness concepts to communities

Adair County ranked 91st among Kentucky's 120 counties in a recent Health Assessment

Targeting obesity, building healthier regions are topics of state wellness summitGovernor Ernie Fletcher is urging leaders in health care, public health, education, local government and business to work together on regional solutions to combat obesity and chronic disease.

The Governor delivered the keynote address at a statewide summit on "Get Healthy Kentucky" the Governor's program to promote wellness and physical activity.


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2007-09-25 04:51:44 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 25
Happy Anniversary, Lee and Joni Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Paul and Paula Miller | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Russell Coomer - surviving spouse & Bobbie Coomer - in heaven | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alice Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aydan Conner Edwards ( 2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Blake Helm (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Braxton Irvin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cheryl Scott Holland | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dana Jessie (1970) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Sandusky | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Hillary Jenkins. | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Julie Ann Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathy McClister | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kerry Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kim Blackistone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, LaKesha Melson (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Larry Shirley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, McKenna Christin Downs (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roxanna Stone-Sarchi Gingery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sherry Grant Arnold | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shirley Annita Nash (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Susie Handy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sydney Slaven (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Partin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wayne Miller (1962) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, William Irvin McDaniel (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Kevin Polston, Greensburg, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Middie Green Patterson, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Overstreet, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gayle Brewer, Taylor County, KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Day, Adair County, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janice Rae Gribbin, Taylor County, KY (1925, 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evalee Loy Churchill, Adair County, KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucy Alexander Cary, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susie Handy, Adair County, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sylvia Mae Tompkins, Nancy, KY (1917-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eric Wilkerson, Casey County, KY (1987-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Webster, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nellie Mae Bass, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carter Brown, Columbia, KY (1977-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clarence Garrett, Metcalfe County, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Dewey Cooper, Russell Co., KY (1922-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, E. Mac Hill, Taylor County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lillian Raney, 93, Kings Mountain, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Hill, 60, Russell Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, W.R. Robison, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Pritchard, 87, Mooresville, IN (1929-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steven Dwain Pierce, Casey County, KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margie Parrott, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willis Thomas, 79, Russell County, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dana Jessie, 51, Columbia, KY (1970-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delpha Eugenia Shirley, 83, Edmonton, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Hopper Emerson, 82, Liberty, KY (1936-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestine York Cape, 79, Columbia, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen Coomer, 85, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Edgar (Joe) Veatch, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Murey Finn, 92, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Obituary: Edward Lee Mann, 71, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phil Rinke, 85, Hot Springs, AR (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roberta Florence (Butler) Wettle, Columbia KY, native (1913-2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Samuel Marr, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthdays, Linda Wood, Taylor Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 25, 2007
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTJaycees meeting
Regular 2nd Tuesday meeting, at 7:00pm CT, of the Columbia-Adair County Jaycees, in the Chamber of Commerce Building on the Corner of Burkesville and Fortune Streets. The C-AC Jaycees meet each 2nd and 4th Tuesdays here at 7:00pm CT. | (ID:83, Comment)
Columbia Womans Club meets
The Columbia Woman's Club meets Tuesday, September 25, 2007: the Roadside Park on 55 South for a covered dish meal at 5:30pmCT. Any woman interested in being a member is welcomed most heartily. In case of bad weather, meet in basement of the Chamber of Commerce building. - VONNIE KOLBENSCHLAG | (ID:220, Comment)

 
































 
 
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