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Daily News for Monday, November 12, 2007
Gas Price Drumbeat: Thinks Chamber should help To the editor: I recently had a conversation with an employee of an oil company distributor with a presence in Adair County. He basically told me that gas is higher in Columbia than Campbellsville because of Wal-Mart and Kroger. He indicated that the prices would come down here if we had a Wal-Mart or Kroger that sold gas. I made the statement that the oil companies are making an exorbitant profit off their customers in Adair as compared with surrounding areas. He agreed that they are not making as much profit in the counties surrounding Adair. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-12 16:19:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
CU Orchestra fall concert is December 6, 2007 By Joan C. McKinney, director of university communications The Campbellsville University Orchestra will present its annual Fall Concert on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 8:00pmET/7:00pmCT. in the Ransdell Chapel on the campus of Campbellsville University. The concert will be conducted by Dr. J. Robert Gaddis, dean of the School of Music.The program is free and open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-12 15:51:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Gas Price Drumbeat: Today, AC paying $2,000 extra a tanker ColumbiaMagazine.com Lots of people have called me, most say they never buy gas in Town because of the price difference. Average difference 22 cents a gallon. That is almost $2000 per tanker load. Just figure how much that is a year for the county. s/Gerald Doss Roughly $2,268,100 extra a year at today's price differential? That's a new elementary school in 5-6 years. -CM 2007-11-12 15:39:08 | Comments | Printable version
PUBLIC NOTICE Adair County Fiscal Court in conjunction with the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo), will be accepting bids via a Reverse Online Auction on December 5, 2007 at 11am cst (12 noon est) for the purchase of loader/backhoe for the Adair County Road Department. For bid participation / registration and specification contact Orbis Online at 210-576-7600 or log onto www.orbisonline.com or contact, Judge Melton with the Adair County Fiscal Court at 270-384-4703 or Scott Martin 502-223-7667. The Fiscal Court reserves the right to reject/accept any and all bids. Bids will be accepted online only. Copies of bid specs may also be picked up at Judge Meltons Office, 424 Public Square, Ste. 1, Columbia, KY 42728. 2007-11-12 15:15:55 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Thanks for all the prayers Ed: I want to send a huge thank you for all the prayers and get well wishes that have been sent on behalf of my brother, Kenneth Bell who has been in the T.J. Samson hospital since November 1, 2007, recovering from double knee replacement. Thanks to all the prayers, Kenneth is doing great and should be home in a few days. If anyone wants to send him a card, they can send them to 510 Tutt Street, Columbia, Kentucky 42728. s/JoAnn Bell 2007-11-12 13:09:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
ACES will hold special Veteran's Day Program Friday A special Veteran's Day Program will be given in the ACES gym, Adair County Elementary School on Friday, November 16, at 1:00pmCT. All veterans, past and present, are invited to attend. To all veterans, this program will be in your honor and in the honor of all those that have served and continue to protect our freedoms. Visitors will just need to come through the front office and they will be escorted to the gym for the program. We hope to see you on Friday. -ROBBIE HARMON, Principal. 2007-11-12 12:55:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Driver dies after car leaves roadway, goes into pond A Springfield, KY driver, Martin V. Newton, 77, was pronounced dead by the Marion County Coroner at Springview Hospital this morning after leaving the roadway and driving into a pond. Newton was traveling on Cisselville Road, 5 miles west of Springfield in a 1997 Buick, when the accident occurred this morning, Monday, September 12, 2007, at 8:40am. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-12 12:50:19 | Comments | Printable version
Gas Price Drumbeat: Every extra 1 costs county a bundle If Adair County's 18,000 citizens each average the KY average usage of 12 barrels of gasoline (x44 for gallons) per year, that's 9,504,000 gallons, or roughly 10 million gallons (to make the math easier) of gasoline consumed here each year. Here's one way of looking at what higher gas price differentials costs Adair County, if the above assumptions are correct:
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Stephen Branscum receives Excellence in Entreneurship award President of management firm overseeing construction of Adair Justice Center By Anne K. Skaggs Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story "I can't think of a better example of a true entrepreneur than Stephen Branscum," said Jerry Rickett, president of the Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, during the presentation of the 2007 Excellence in Entrepreneurship award Friday, November 9, 2007, in Russell Springs, KY. "He has chosen a profession that has truly changes the lives of thousands of people," Rickett said. "I can't think of a more deserving recipient." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-12 09:53:00 | Comments | Printable version
Three more added to Veterans List Alice Robinson wrote: "Thank you so much for listing all of these great peoples names. I look at the ColumbiaMagazine about every night. It makes me feel like I'm back home again thanks again." She included the following three additions to the List of Adair County Veterans: "Deed Smith served in World War I Served in France.He was buried at sea. Luther Dial served in the U.S.Army and also served in the Air Force, Served in France and in the Phillipines. Marvin McIntyre severed in World War II, 1942 -1945 in the Phiippines. He now makes his home in Flordia." Thanks, Mrs. Robinson. The names are all now entered in the List "Honoring Adair County Veterans who have served our county." To read the list, Click Here 2007-11-12 09:42:01 | Comments | Printable version
Winter Fest for Columbia SDA School Columbia SDA School will hold a "Winter Fest" at the Baptist Christian Life Center February 16, 2007. Among other activities to enjoy there will be an auction to benefit the Columbia SDA Elementary school. The time will be announced later along with more details. -CAROL PEASLEY 2007-11-12 06:24:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Columbia SDA sends boxes to Samaritan Purse To ColumbiaMagazine.com readers: It was our privilege to work with Samaritan Purse to pack shoe boxes for needy children for Christmas. The drop off dates are actually this week, but we brought ours in early to a residence site in Campbellsville. If others are interested in this kind of a project more information can be found at www.samaritanspurse.org and click on "Operation Christmas Child." You may be aware of this program directed by Billy Graham's son, Franklin Graham. Our Columbia SDA Elementary School is small, but we managed to pack about eight boxes of donated toys and goodies that are on the "allowable" list and which can fit in a shoe box. s/Carol Peasley 2007-11-12 06:16:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, Monday, Nov. 12, 2007: Veterans day holiday Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 316 of 2007 (49 days remaining).
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Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-12 06:09:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Columbia SDA school open house is Sat., Nov. 17, 2007 Saturday evening, November 17, 2007, at 5:00pmCT, the Columbia SDA Elementary will have the school doors open. The theme is Native Americans. Refreshments will be served. Come see some of the students work!Following this there will be recreation at the Baptist Christian Life Center across the street. Thanks! -CAROL PEASLEY 2007-11-12 05:39:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC celebrates 76th Homecoming weekend Lauren Prater, Russell Springs, and Ronnie Stamps, Paris, KY crowned Homecoming Queen and King. Dr. Luckey delivers state of college address. Four honored as outstanding alumni With 13 photos. By Duane Bonifer Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Two Lindsey Wilson College Singers were crowned homecoming queen and king at the college's 76th homecoming weekend, held last Friday and Saturday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-12 04:57:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson College
(ADV) Check classifieds, send your listing now ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds are continuously updated with new listings. CM Classifieds are Easy, Fast, Get Results, and, in most cases FREE! to residents of Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Taylor and Russell Countians for non-commercial accounts.There's a lot of activity in the ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds. Whether you need something or have something to sell or give away, ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds are a great place to advertise them, and they are mostly free! Send yours now. 2007-11-12 04:46:50 | Comments | Printable version
CWC Site Based Council meets at 6:00pmCT today The Col. Wm. Casey Elementary Site-Based Council will meet on Monday, November 12, at 6:00pmCT in the school library. The meeting is open to the public. - Patty Jones, Principal 2007-11-12 04:40:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Feedback: Happy father made it through Little Cake Crash To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I am so happy my Dad came out of that accident alive. PHOTO s/Sarah Barnett 2007-11-12 04:15:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Golden Anniversary: James Howard and Mary Sexton Photo accompanies this story James Howard & Mary Sexton celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in Pigeon Forge Tennessee this past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Sexton have four children: Mendel Sexton, Sonja (and Perry) Reeder, Bruce (and Shannon) Sexton all of Columbia, and Mark (and Alison) Sexton of Bowling Green, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-12 04:00:00 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 12 Happy Birthday, Amanda A. Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Beckham Kingrey (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brittany Estes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carolyn Rose Burton Harris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cody Taylor | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dallie Young Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna K. Bryant (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gregory Caldwell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Janet Harmon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Wethington | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lee Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lindsay Andrews | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Logan VanArsdale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nevaeh M. Widmeyer (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Richard Hamlett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Troy Huddleston | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Sue Jackson Jones, 68,Tompkinsville, KY (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Wells, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patsy Jane Skipworth, 75, Burkesville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Christie Cooley, Adair County, KY (1928-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Herschel Grant, Adair Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eloise Harden, 91, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Hazel Curry, Adair Co., KY 1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Stotts, Adair Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Virginia Colson, Russell Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kendell Curry, Green Co., KY, native (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Josephine Grady, Adair Co., KY native (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stevie Flatt, Russell Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charolette Mae Murphy Cochran , Liberty, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Lou (Tooter) Burton , Sano, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul David Stephens, Russell County, KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Chansler, Yosemite, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James L. Simpson, Lincoln Co., KY native (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) Peters, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joan Jones, 69, Taylor County, KY (1943-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otis Clinton Watson, 69, Burkesville, KY (1944-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Inez Cox, Adair County, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Robbie Elizabeth Capps Scott, Burkesville, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Robbie Elizabeth Capps Scott, Burkesville, KY (1919-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles K. (Chuck) Williams, Casey County, KY (1960-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Crump Goff, 90, Green Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Henry Thompson, Casey County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Fred Blair Smythe, 78, Green Co./Adair native (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert A. Farmer, Jr., 56, Columbia, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Adeline Miller, Taylor Co., KY (1919-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise (Brock) Hurt, Metcalfe County, KY (1931-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wenzel Anthony Graves, Louisville, KY (1961-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lones M. Garrison Hall, 88, Green Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William McQueary, 72, Middleburg, Casey County, KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Boyd Harrison, Sr., Taylor Co., KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Noel Lee (Red) Blankenship, 72, Adair County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franceda Kay Gaddie Mudd, 65, Green County, KY (1953-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie (Pelz) Grant, Little Cake, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie Pelz Grant, 89, Little Cake, Adair Co., KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Salyers Stafford, Liberty, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Benny Mobelini, Jr., 58, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles E. (Chick) Graham, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delpha Coomer McKinney (1907) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Erna Wheat Dobson Sidebottom, 92, Greensburg, KY (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inez Ferrell Williams, 68, Burkesville, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry S. Power, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marsha Sue Smith-Hamilton, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Odean Marie Burton Franklin, 68, Columbia, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Downey, 43, Milltown, Adair County, KY, (1917-1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandra Williams, 61, Columbia, KY native (1962-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilda Jo Giles, 55, Knifley, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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