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Friday, October 19, 2007
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Danny & Debbie Burris may have best Adair County oil well yet

Well blown in on Thursday night by flashlight, put on cable rig pump last night, produced some $9,000 dollars worth of crude in first 12 hours. Excitement over the third major well in the Gradyville field is producting a frenzy of activity.

By Ed Waggener

Between last night at 7:00pm and 7:00am this morning, Friday, October 19, 2007, a new oil well blown in in Thursday on the Danny and Debbie Burris Farm near Gradyville produced over $9,000.00, at $90 a barrel, worth of oil.

Danny Burris was elated. "It's pure oil," he said. "there's no water."

And an epidemic of oilfield fever has seemed to take over in the area.

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2007-10-19 18:02:17 | Comments | Printable version

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D&D Burris Oil Strike: Roger Pickett, veteran oilman



2007-10-19 - D&D Burris Farm - Photo By Ed Waggener.
ROGER PICKETT owner of Roger Pickett Oilfield Services, was smiling along with everyone else today. The well's plastic lined pit, to take care of waste water, in the background, was dry today. The well is said to be producing pure oil, no water, making production all the more profitable.
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Gas Price Drumbeat: Columbia sure beats California

To the Editor, ColumbiaMagazine,

I agree with Mr. Doss on gas prices here in Columbia, but I sure thank my lucky stars that I live here and not in California anymore. I just got back from a short visit there on Monday, October 15, 2007 and this (accompanying) picture indicates the gas prices I had to pay while there! I took it while traveling down I-5 south around the Gustine exit on October 14, 2007.

I just think that it could be worse, much worse!

Thanks!

s/Christine Ussery

See Gas Price Drumbeat from the leader, Gerald Doss

2007-10-19 15:14:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Obituary: Lenvil Bryant, 92, member Freedom SBC

Mr. Bryant was the patriarch of a large, respected family. He had been the owner of Bryant's Store, and a mail carrier for many years. He was a member of Hood Lodge #839, Craycraft, and will accorded Masonic rites

Lenvil Bryant, 92, 900 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, died Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 10:44pm at Britthaven of Somerset, KY.

The funeral service will be Sunday, October 21, 2007, at 2:00pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, with Bro. Jamie Bryant and Bro. Bobby Sinclair the officiating clergy.

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2007-10-19 14:52:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

ACHS Football plays Hart Co., with playoff chance at stake

A victory will give Coach Clark Teague's Indians another shot at Russellville

By Cathy Moss

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com storyAdair County Indians Football will be taking on the Hart County Raiders (4-3) Friday, October 19, 2007, at home with kickoff at 7:00pmCT.

This is the Indians' last district game. If they pull off a victory tonight they will get a play off spot against Russellville.

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2007-10-19 11:15:46 | Comments | Printable version

KSP safety checkpoint results in 87 citations

The Columbia State Police conducted a traffic checkpoint in Metcalfe and Monroe County.

During the safety check, a total of 87 citations were written.

Thirty-four (34) were for seatbelt violations and four were DUI citations.

2007-10-19 10:59:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Adair Co. School Board report, Oct. 18, 2007 meeting

  • Technology, transportation take center stage
  • Three new school buses approved
  • Logo contest announced
  • New student policy given first reading
  • ACHS gym will have 5th Region Basketball banner
  • Adair County tests improvements rank high among VPAT schools
  • AC Little League Basketball will get to use ACES during CWB construction
By Ed Waggener

Technology and transportation were the big items at last night's Adair County School Board, with the board hearing detailed reports from Director of Technology Carla Perkins, and Director of Student Personnel David Jones.

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2007-10-19 10:53:07 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Response to Debbie Johnson letter

Gradyville, KY, has it all over Florida, Charles Miller says
To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine

I can understand Debbie Johnson's remorse, as she indicated, since she moved from Columbia to Florida, (Of all places).

My wife and I moved from Orlando to Columbia (Gradyville area) four years ago and I have never even thought of returning.

I don't even like to visit

Hey, Debbie, eat your heart out!

s/Charles Miller

Letter above in commiseration with this one

2007-10-19 10:51:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Fall Festival at Bloomington Chapel, Sat. Oct. 20, 2007

The Bloomington Church Youth will be having a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 2:00 until 6:00pmCT. The Church is located 7 miles out Hwy 206, with a turn onto Snake Creek Rd. and watch for signs.There will be pony rides, wagon ride, lots of games for the kids, apple bobbing, Ski drinking contest, clown, face painting, balloons, cake walk and much much more. There will also be a corn hole tournament starting at 2:00 pm, the cost will be $10.00 per team.The great food will include chili, vegetable soup, potato soup, pinto beans with corn bread, hot dogs, chips, drinks.There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds will go to the youth fund. Any questions contact Melanie Willis at (270) 385-9412

2007-10-19 10:34:19 | Comments | Printable version

Gas Price Drumbeat from the leader, Gerald Doss

Them thar gas prices

Editor

I had a road trip yesterday and still found gas prices out of town a lot less than here at home: Edmonton, $2.76. Tompkinsville, $2.76. When I left Cplumbia it was $2.89: upon returning it was $2.85.

This AM on ky gas prices, it is still $2.54 all around us. But then most Columbians buy gas out of town anyway. Still wondering why our gas is always higher than surrounding town. I was in Georgetown, Wednesday. Gas there was $2.57, and I for sure filled up on the way out of town.

s/Gerald Doss

2007-10-19 10:25:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Raffle of painting will aid 2008 Relay for Life

A raffle will determine the winner of a one of a kind painting of the Adair County Courthouse by artist Trina Corbin, well known for her oils and murals.

The painting is large, approximately four feet by four feet. A value hasn't been placed on it, but the artist said her time was equivalent to what she would have needed to paint a $1,000 mural.

Tickets for the raffle are on sale at Sheila Hare's Country Junction, 205 Public Square, Columbia, KY. at $1 each or six for $5.00. Phone (270) 384-0022.

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2007-10-19 10:19:58 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia Police make arrests in Gate burglary

Last night, Thursday, October 18, 2007, at approximately 11:00pmCT, Columbia Police arrested three individuals in connection witht he burglary committed at the Gate gas station at the corner of Burkesville and Hudson Streets during the early morning hours of October 16, 2007.

Arrested were Kenneth A. McAllister, 19; Brandon Cooper, 18; and a male juvenile. all of Columbia.

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2007-10-19 10:14:29 | Comments | Printable version

Police make cocaine arrest Thursday night

A Columbia man, Ralph Willis, 56, was arrested following a traffic stop in the limits of Columbia, KY, last night at around 9:30pmCT, Thursday, October 18, 2007, and was charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree (cocaine), and failure to or improper signal.

He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by Columbia Police Officers Jr. Murphy and Jamie Cole.

Story courtesy Sgt. Jason Cross, Columbia Police Department, City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, Mark Harris, Chief

2007-10-19 10:13:19 | Comments | Printable version

Internet Connectivity Problems Slowing Updates

RESOLVEDUpdates to ColumbiaMagazine.com are in the works this morning, but slowed by some local internet connectivity issues. We don't yet have an ETA for a fix from our provider, but hope to get things flowing again quickly. We appreciate everyone's patience.

2007-10-19 09:18:09 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Fri. Oct. 19, 2007: Classical guitar concert, LWC

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 292 of 2007 (73 days remaining).
  • Friday: ACHS Class of 1967 reunion
  • Friday: 2007 Pinewood Country Club 2-person tournament starts
  • 4:00pm until 7:00 pmCT: Fish fry at First General Baptist Church
  • 6:00pmCT: Jessie Wesley, tonight, revival at Praise Assembly of God
  • 6:00pmCT: Rev. Coppersmith in revival at Trinity UMC
  • 6:30pmCT: Harrodsfork Baptist Revival
  • 6:30pm to 11:00pmCT: Jaycees Halloween Haunted House at Fairgrounds
  • 7:00pmCT: Calvary Temple Church celebrates 40th Year
  • 7:00pmCT: William Feasley classical guitar performance at Slider
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2007-10-19 04:06:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

(Adv) Joe Barbee open Fri. & Sat , Oct 19 & 20, 2007

BARBEQUE: Ol' Joe Barbee's barbeque restaurant is open this weekend.
Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20 2007. Check at 9:30am. Closing time each evening varies with supply of barbecue. Ol' Joe Barbee's barbeque located on the East side of the road, just north of the Russell Creek Bridge on KY 55 (Campbellsville Road) inn Columbia. Book your orders for Ribs, Kentucky Wings and Chicken Quarters and more for your parties. (Ask about sides when you call.) Let Ol' Joe cater your next event. Joe will also take orders, at reasonable times, at this phone number: 270-634-0602. as well as the store phone, 270-384-2360. Click here for complete menu. Menu, prices, subject to change. (ADVERTISEMENT)

2007-10-19 03:35:13 | Comments | Printable version

Kentucky bankers discuss disaster preparedness at Cadiz

By Kelly May
About 120 bankers and regulators from five states gathered in Cadiz, KY, Tuesday, October 16, 2007, to exchange ideas about the potential risks to financial institutions posed by a major disaster and the sources of assistance available should such an event occur.

Attendees were all from states in the New Madrid seismic zone, which spans the Mississippi River and was the site of a series of major earthquakes nearly two centuries ago.

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2007-10-19 03:28:04 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 19
Happy Anniversary, Katie and Kent Boyce (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Terry and Kathy Goodin (1974) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ann Smith (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Garry Cox | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Branham | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeana Collins Pike (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kim Kelley Dykes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lynn Kilgallen | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margaret Antle | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Miller Quinn (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ricky Roy | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lee Roy Bennett (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlin Downey, Greensburg, KY; Adair Co. native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Allan Stafford, Casey Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Holland Moss Milby, Green County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ardis R. Stargle, 68, Russell County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathryn E. Hall , Casey County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vanda Vanese (Nessie) Vaughn, Green Co., KY, (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Douglas (Shorty) Gabehart, Taylor County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Fair Walls, Casey County, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Riggs, Taylor County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Hughes Cox, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marcia Winfrey Hume, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Homer Spears, 84, Casey Co./Pike Co., KY native (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Russell Ross, 82, Russell County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Lanis Goode, 65, Taylor County, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jodi Adele Heselton Atwood, Casey Co., KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny G. Helm, 71, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James -Jimmy- Caton, Taylor County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Campbell, 63, Adair County, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Mason (Bill) French, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ann Matherly Dile, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty M. Schaeffer, 89, Columbia KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brenda Jasper, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cavella Lyons Robbins, 56, Florence, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cleo Shofner, 92, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colby Deener, 95, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Davis Hadley, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delano Shipp, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dicy Coffey, 99, Russell Springs, KY (1921-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald E. Doss, 72, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Hopkins Patterson, 88, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Emma Goodin, 91, member Bearwallow UMC (1915-2007) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Melson, 48, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Richard Williams, 53, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judith Ann (Judy) Flanders, 79, Green Co., KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kelsay (Bug) Barnes, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Goode, 90, Bradfordsville, KY (1929-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pamela Schubert, 57, Dunnville, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Prudence Milby Russell, 99, Green County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert E. Wojcik, 80, Liberty, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby B. Humble, 84, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Lee Allen, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2007
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTWilliam Feasley classical guitar performance at Slider
William Feasley will perform An Evening of Classical Guitar: The French Perspective at 7pmCT on Friday, October 19, 2007, in W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the college at info@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-8102.. Lindsey Wilson College Cultural Affairs Series. | (ID:118, Comment)
Harrodsfork Baptist Revival
Harrodsfork Baptist Church will be having a fall revival starting Wednesday October 17th through 20th, 2007. Brother Timmy Garrett, from Poplar Grove Baptist Church in Barren County will be doing the preaching. There will be special music each night. On Saturday night there will be a potluck meal at 5:00pmCT. Services starts at 6:30pmCT each night. Pastor Stoney McKinney and congregations invite everyone to join us for these services. -MARTHA LACY. | (ID:223, Comment)
Calvary Temple Church celebrates 40th Year
Calvary Temple Church, 88 New Concord Road, Garlin, KY, will be celebrating 40 years at their church starting October 18, 2007 and going through October 22, 2007. Today, October 19, Bro. Larry will be preaching. DETAILS | (ID:259, Comment)
ACHS Class of 1967 reunion
The ACHS Class of 1967 is planning their 40 year reunion. The reunion committee has planned activities for October 19th and 20th, 2007 and would love for all classmates to attend. If you haven't responded to the letter that was sent out in May or if you haven't received your letter, please contact Marsha Godsey at (270) 384-2579 or (270) 384-4346 or Billy Rowe at (270) 634-0334. You may also email Marsha at magodsey@bankcolumbia.com. -GINA CAMPBELL. | (ID:287, Comment)
2007 Pinewood Country Club 2-person tournament. October 19, 20, 21. Click here for schedule, details. -ERIC GOODIN. | (ID:321, 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:343, Comment)
Revival at Praise AoG features different speakers each service
Revival at Praise Assembly of God Church, 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia KY, will start October 17 and run through October 21, 2007, with Eric Gilbert on October 17, the Wooten Sisters on October 18, Jessie Wesley on October 19, Joe Payne on October 20, and on October 21, Tim Cooper for the evening services, which begin at 6pmCT. Sunday, October 21, Mark Kellione will be the 11am preacher. Praise Assembly of God is located at 310 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY. -PASTOR TIM COOPER. | (ID:409, Comment)
Rev. Coppersmith in revival at Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church will have a Fall Revival starting on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, and continuing through Sunday, October 21, 2007, at 6:00pm Nightly. There will be special music each night. The evangelist is Rev. Mike Coppersmith. For more information call the church at (270) 384-3259. -CARMEN WALL. | (ID:438, Comment)
Fish fry at First General Baptist Church
First General Baptist Church located on the left just past the Taylor Regional Hospital on Bear Track Rd. will be having a fish fry, Friday, October 19, 2007, at 4:00pm until 7:00 pmCT. This will be a $5 per plate all you can eat meal that will consist of fish, green beans, cole slaw, corn bread, dessert & drink. The money raised will be used for the Church Outreach Ministry to help local children and families with the upcoming Holidays. Pastor Gary Tucker and Congregation invites all. | (ID:446, Comment)

  

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