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Daily News for
Thursday, October 11, 2007
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WWII veteran, James Thomas Breeding added to the list

Sue Coomer wrote: Please add James Thomas Breeding wwII to the list. Thank you.

The name has been added. Thanks, Sue Coomer, and thanks to all who are helping with this project. To read the updated list, Click Here.

2007-10-11 17:40:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

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Papillon dog available for adoption at G.R.A.S.



2007-10-11 - Green River Animal Shelter - Photo By Heather Evans.
NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Notified of adoptions November 2, 2007
THIS PAPILLON DOG is available for adoption at Green River Animal Shelter. He is about 1-2 years old. He was surrendered to us because the owner could no longer care for it. He has some hair loss due to fleas. He has had a flea bath, and should be more comfortable now. He will only be adopted out as a house dog, and we are not sure how he will be around children. A Puppy, Dog, Kitten or Cat Just for You Is Waiting at Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Jim Blair Road (take Appleby Drive off KY 55 at Columbia Church of Nazarene; Jim Blair Road goes around Adair Youth Development Center), Columbia, KY. Phone 270-385-9655.
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Lebanon gets grant to build multi-purpose downtown pavilion

By Larry Brannock
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com

Governor Ernie Fletcher today announced a $150,000 Renaissance on Main grant to the city of Lebanon to fund the construction of a multi-purpose pavilion in Lebanon's downtown historic district.

"The plans for this pavilion show a true vision for economic development in downtown Lebanon," Governor Fletcher said. "Not only will the pavilion be a cornerstone for economic development, it will provide a setting for multiple events and activities that draw people downtown."

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2007-10-11 17:12:26 | Comments | Printable version

Walk-in flu clinic Oct. 17, 2007 at ACHD

A walk-in flu shot clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at the Adair County Health Department at 801 Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY.

Clinic hours will be from 3:00pm to 6:00pmCT with no appointment needed.

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2007-10-11 16:16:37 | Comments | Printable version

Miss Kentucky 1978 recalls lifetime friendships made here

Marcia Malone Bell, Kaitlynne Postel's aunt, looking back, is sure God had a hand in the turn of events which brought her niece back to stand on the same Adair County High School stage where she was crowned Miss Lake Cumberland in 1978
"It all began one wonderful spring night in Columbia, Kentucky on a stage in the then Adair County High School Gym. I will be forever grateful. Thank you Columbia!! -MARCIA MALONE BELL, Miss Kentucky, 1978

By Marcia Malone Bell

It was such a pleasure to hear about my niece, Miss Kentucky, Kaitlynne Postel's appearances in Adair County and then to read about her on ColumbiaMagazine.com. She enjoyed meeting the students, staff and faculty at all of the schools where she presented on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's "No Ifs Ands Or Butts" campaign.

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2007-10-11 15:33:30 | Comments | Printable version

SSG Lannie L. Cockerham, Bronze Star recipient, added to list

Tracy Stotts sent this addition to the Veterans List: "In Memory: Staff Sergeant, Lannie H. Cockerham, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for his work in developing the system used to keep track of military personnel during the Vietnam Era. (1948-2004)" and added, "Thanks for remembering!!!"

Our thanks to Tracy Stotts and all who have helped with this project. The entry for SSG Lannie H. Cockerham has been made. To check the updated list, Click Here. Additions and corrections are welcome. -EW.

2007-10-11 14:47:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Rev. Bill Davenport evangelist at Milltown revival

There will be a fall revival at Milltown United Methodist Church beginning on Sunday night, October 21, 2007, running through, Wednesday night, October 24, 2007 begining at 6:30pm CT each evening.

The evangelist will be Rev. Bill Davenport a well known and outstanding minister from this area. There will also be special singing each evening. The pastor, Rev. Jadell Janes and the entire congregation invite everyone to attend.

2007-10-11 14:33:08 | Comments | Printable version

Beshear, Mongiardo, at VFW Hall, Wed., Oct. 24, 2007

Steve Beshear, the Democratic candidate of Governor, and his running mate, Senator Dan Mongiardo, will be at the VFW Hall at the Fairgrounds on LIberty Road, Columbia, KY, at 8:30amCT, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007.

Beshear will be making a six-county swing through South Central Kentucky, starting at Taylor County, then on to Adair, Russell, Clinton, and Wayne before closing the day in Pulaski County at Somerset, according to Richard L. Walker, coordinator for the Beshear campaign in Adair County.


2007-10-11 14:28:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Feedback: Nighttime Square photo by Pen-Architecture 101

Hi Ed,

Check out the "Streamline Moderne" entry on Wikepedia, and you'll see an almost exact match for one of the Square buildings in Pen's nighttime photo. What I remember as the old Young's Rexall building closely resembles the photo in the Wikipedia entry describing this late art deco period.

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2007-10-11 13:00:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Mike Callison added to Adair Veterans List

And there's an update on an airman, from his (justifiably) proud mother
There's an update on an airman currently in service, along with an addition to the list, from Shirley Holt, who wrote:"Could you please add that Brandon Branham is a TSgt. and he is at Hill AFB in Utah, and that he is now stationed at Hill AFB in Utah? Also, could you add the name of Mike Callison, who served in the Vietnam era, 1966-68.

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2007-10-11 11:35:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Three from Adair County named Sen. Jeff Green Scholars

Matt Downen, Megan White, and Timothy Marr are all eligible for Kentucky Educational Excellence scholarships

By Tim Ballard
Three 2007 graduates of Adair County High School have been named Sen. Jeff Green Scholars. Students earn this designation by achieving a 4.0 grade point average all four years of high school and scoring at least a 28 composite on the ACT.

As Sen. Jeff Green scholars, these students are eligible for $2,500 a year in Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) awards. Students may receive up to $10,000 toward their college expenses if they continue to do well in school.

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2007-10-11 11:23:36 | Comments | Printable version

Feedback: Gerald Doss & gas prices

Feedback: Gerald Doss & gas pricesTo Gerald Doss (via CM),

We noticed gas was $2.56 in Campbellsville yesterday.

s/Marsha
Contact information on fileSee related, "Gerald Doss is trying to find gas middle men," Click Here

2007-10-11 08:59:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Kenny Akin finds answer to three band question

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Now it's solved: The three Class A Bands (the smallest division) to win Regional Bands of America overall championships have been;1985 Marian Catholic, Chicago Heights, IL; (Year??) Northwestern Leigh PA, and 2007 Adair County High School, Columbia, KY.

That answers the question, "Who besides ACHS, Northwestern Leigh PA, in has won a BOA Regional among Class A Bands (the smallest division)?" has been answered by the research of Kenny Akin, who wrote:

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2007-10-11 06:33:48 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Thur., Oct. 11, 2007: Haunted house opens

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 284 of 2007 (81 days remaining).
  • 12-2pm CT Free: Diabetes self-management class at ACHD
  • No meeting Already held October 4: Columbia-AC Water Commission
  • 6:00pm CT: Adair County Water District board meets
  • 6:30pm to 11:00pmCT: Jaycees Halloween Haunted House, at Fairgrounds
  • 6:30pmCT: Revival, Plum Point Baptist Church
  • 8:00pmET/7:00pmCT:Dr. Han to lecture at CU on use of bamboo in Asian music
  • Fall break Adair County School District, Lindsey Wilson College
  • To plan your Downtown Days for tomorrow ,Friday, & Saturday, October 12 & 13, 2007, Click here for detailed hour by hour Schedule, links-RHONDA LOY
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  • 6:00pmCT: Mr. Woodcock tonight at the Columbian
  • 8:00pmCT: Resident Evil: Extinction tonight at the Columbian
Election countdown 26 days to November 6, 2007, Kentucky General Election.

Please remember to submit events, celebrations now for October & November 2007 ColumbiaMagazine.com calendar of Events and Celebrations

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2007-10-11 05:36:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 11
Happy Anniversary, John and Tiffany Sheham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alex Durham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashton Ryin Graham (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bailey Grace Corbin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Byam Tyler Carter (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carolyn Breeding | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ed Jessee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Kemp | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Pelston | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Willis | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Venie Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Herman Tutt, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Stants, Campbellsville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Regena Beard, Taylor Co., KY native (1929-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Hebrock, Liberty, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Houston F. Mizar, Taylor Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Geneva Blades Adkins, Adair Co. KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gurie Marcelli, Columbia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Eason, Adair Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cameron Tray'shawn Smith, 13, Campbellsville, KY (1999-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lowell Wray, Burkesville, KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Annie Ree Wilcoxson, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Earl Roots, Taylor County, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lee Pogue, 92, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mae G. Holt, 89, Russell Co., KY; Adair native (1926-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie (Tuger Bel) Whittle, 88, Russell Co., KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma Maurine Buis, Casey Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Roy, 61, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary E. Hamlett Armstrong, Adair Co., KY/Cumberland Co., native (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Faye Vaughn, 76, Adair County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Houk Dennison, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Marion (Buster) Giles, Jr., Adair County, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shila Lee Calhoun Stearman, Green Co., KY native (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jennifer Lynn Helvey, 35, Russell County, KY (1982-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rex Fisher, Russell County, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maedell Witty Wallace, of Metcalfe County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Steve Bailey, Russell Springs, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Green, 84, Columbia, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dwight Hale, 80, Paducah, KY (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary L. Conover, 62, Columbia, KY (1961-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Khristopher Thomas Thompson, 17, Greensburg, KY (1998-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Jean Woodrum, 78, Columbia, KY (1943-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruth Ann Buckman, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scotty R. Ferguson, 83, Columbia, KY (1941-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Kittrell, 69, Campbellsville, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wendell Burton, 71, Columbia, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 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:50, Comment)
Columbia-AC Water Commission
No meeting. Already held October 4. No meeting this afternoon because a combined September/October meeting was held on October 4 due to conflicting schedule for regular dates. -Jennifer Carter.
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:177, 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:178, Comment)
Dr. Han to lecture at CU on use of bamboo in Asian music
The School of Music and the Honor's Program will be co-hosting a guest lecture by Dr. K. H. Han on Thursday, October 11, 2007, at 8:00pmET/7:00pmCT in Gheens Recital Hall. The title of Dr. Han's lecture is "Bamboo in Asian Culture." The lecture will focus on the role of bamboo throughout Asia with an emphasis on musical instruments. | (ID:300, Comment)
Jaycees Halloween Haunted House, Slaughterhouse Barn at Fairgrounds
South Central Kentucky's Premeire Haunted House. 6:30pm to 11:00pmCT, October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, and 31st. Admission is $6.00. -Sponsored by the Adair County Jaycees. | (ID:339, Comment)
FALL BREAK AC SCHOOLS
No classes, Adair County School District, Monday, October 8, 2007, through Friday, October 12, 2007. | (ID:354, Comment)
Revival, Plum Point Baptist Church, with evangelist Rev. Randy Johnson
Plum Point Baptist Church will be in revival October 10-14, Wednesday through Saturday nights at 6:30pmCT and on Sunday at morning at 10:30amCT. The evangelist will be Rev. Randy Johnson, pastor of Columbia Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. Lewis Haynes, and congregation invite the public to join in worship and in studying the scripture and in song.The church is located on KY 551, the Knifley Road. | (ID:393, Comment)

  

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