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Daily News for Friday, November 16, 2007
Obituary: Former Adair County Sheriff Bobbie C. Willis, 77 Mr. Willis' warmth and generously expressed smile made him one of Adair County's most beloved citizens. A devout Baptist, a deacon, Mason, US Air Force Veteran, political leader, a respected lawman, and a dairy farmer, his exemplary life earned enormous respect here Bobbie C. Willis, 77, 226 Rocky Hill Road, Columbia, KY, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007, at 4:40amCT, at the Summit Manor Health and Rebab Center in Columbia, KY, after several months illness. The funeral service will be Sunday, November 18, 2007, at 1:30pmCT, at the Columbia Baptist Church, with Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Ken Hill the officiating clergy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 16:58:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Unbearable Lightness photo commandeered for cryptic card Gentle readers: the delightful photo, "The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Monkey," has been commandeered for a personal, rather esoteric, otherwise innocent enough, but still cryptic personal note, to a mysterious "Gina." Please indulge the clandestine group known only to us as "Office Buddies." -CM To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com: Your Friends at 25. This one is for you, Gina. We love you. s/Office Buddies Contact information is somewhat on file To view "The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Monkey," Click Here 2007-11-16 15:53:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Coats for Kids chili luncheon raises $887.50 Contributions still being accepted at City Hall With one photo By Linda Waggener City of Columbia volunteers were elated at the response to the Coats for Kids chili luncheon held today in the basement of City Hall. Over 100 lunches were served, and donations totaled $887.50, all of which go to buy coats for unprivileged children, Rhonda Loy, an organizer of the event said. "We had hoped for $500," she added. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 15:26:31 | Comments | Printable version
Icy patch of roadway blamed for injury accident State police say an icy patch of roadway contributed to an injury accident this morning, Friday, November 16, 2007 at 7:05amCT, which resulted in injury to Victor Vaughn, 47, Columbia, KY. Vaughn as traveling east on a private drive off KY 55 South at Gaddie Shamrock when the 1993 Internatonal dump truck he was driving slid off the roadway after hitting an icy patch. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 14:46:14 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Sheriffs arrest McClister brothers on burglary charges Officers with the Adair County Sheriff's Department arrested brothers Anthony McClister, 26, and Jason McClister, 25, in connection with a burglary on Thursday night, November 15, 2007. The arrests were made at 9:50pmCT, last night, after Sheriff's Department responded to a call concerning a burglary at a residence on Creekport Drive in Cloverport subdivision, an upscale neighborhood located off KY 206 one-half mile from the City Limits of Columbia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 14:00:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Adair School District Board Report, Nov. 15, 2007 meeting
Saying he'd hoped it had been a mistake, Adair County School Superintendent Darrell Treece made public information he had received three weeks ago: SEEK (Support Educational Excellence in Kentucky) funding from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) was cut by $920,402. The superintendent described the news as a "Major shock." He said that the District was aware that there might be a need to readjust the 2006-2007 budget because of differences between the district's attendance accounting and the way the state calculates attendance, but had never expected the cut to be so drastic. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 11:05:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
(ADV) Barbecue is ready, doors are open The doors are open, the food is ready (9:06amCT) until closing time today, Friday, November 16, 2007! Ol' Joe's Barbecue Restaurant is open now. Call orders in for pickup, or for express dine in service: MENU 2007-11-16 09:06:14 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County does taken are 47.6% of harvest; 1 to 1 desired Special CoumbiaMagazine.com story Kentucky hunters are reminded that trophy bucks are the product of sufficient doe harvest this weekend, November 17 and 18, 2007, on "Kentucky Afield" television. To maintain a proper buck-to-doe ratio in the woods, deer managers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources need to see one doe harvested for every buck. As modern gun season for white-tailed deer continues this week, does currently represent 48 percent of the harvest. The harvest of does in Adair County as reported at 8:26amCT this morning, Friday, November 16, 207, on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Telecheck, stands 504 for the season, with 47.6% does (240) , 52.4% bucks taken. The season in Adair County runs to November 25, 2007. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 08:35:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Former Adair County Sheriff Bobbie C. Willis dies Adair Countians are saddened this moring by the word of the death of former Adair County Sheriff Bobbie C. Willis, who passed away early today, Friday, November 16, at Summit Manor Nursing Home. Arrangements at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, will be made after 1:00pm today. A full obituary will be posted on ColumbiaMagazine.com after that time. 2007-11-16 08:11:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Supt. Treece reports major shock for AC School District budget At last night's Adair County School Board, Superintendent Darrell Treece announced news he had received three weeks ago: State support for the Adair County School has been decreased by $920,402 below what had been projected in the district's 2007-2008 budget.The decrease represents 6% of the school's current budget. Board will wrestle with problem in December 2007 meeting. More in complete report on meeting later this morning 2007-11-16 07:05:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Today, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007: ACHS Band at Bands of America Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 319 of 2007 (46 days remaining).
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LWC Soccer: Women beat S. Nazarene 2-0 for quarterfinals spot Kickoff in NAIA national quarterfinals will be Saturday, November 17, at 7:30pmCT By Chris Wells Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Lindsey Wilson College womens soccer team advances into the NAIA National Tournament quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Southern Nazarene (OK) University today at the Embry-Riddle University Soccer Stadium in Daytona Beach Florida, yesterday, Thursday, November 15, 2007. The No. 2-seed Blue Raiders (16-2-3) dominated play on the offensive end, out-shooting the Crimson Storm 16-3, including 8-0 in shots on-goal for the match. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 05:52:01 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Soccer: Men score way into national quarterfinals Five straight goals topple Mid-Continent in NAIA; Raiders face Southern Nazarene Saturday By Chris Wells Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The second-seeded Lindsey Wilson mens soccer team advance to the NAIA National Tournament quarterfinals with a 5-1 win today over Mid-Continent (KY) University at the College Boulevard Activity Center in Olathe, KS. The Blue Raiders (19-2-0) scored five unanswered goals to avenge last weeks region tournament loss to the Cougars and march into Saturdays quarterfinals. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-11-16 05:41:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
(ADV) 50% OFF Sale at Mitzi's TODAY! Mitzi's will be open Friday, November 16, 2007, and Saturday, November 17, 2007, with a big sale. Everything in the store will be 50% OFF! Mitzi's is now located in the building just behind the little store building that burned. Access the store from the Adair County Public Library parking lot. Park on the Library side and then look for the bright pink door. Mitzi's features Women's and Children's clothing and women's purses, jewelry, and accessories. Hours 10amCT until 5pmCT. Phone (270) 384-3811 (Adv.) 2007-11-16 05:29:53 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 16 Happy Anniversary Mitchell and Bernice Rooks (1985) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Barry and Shirley Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ambrianna Tackett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Caleb Elmore (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlee Huckaby | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Craig L. McCloud (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Haylee McGuffin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jason Stone | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Lee Crockett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kevin Higgins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Laney Mae Grider (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lincoln Ashcraft (2022) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Martin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Noah Richard (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Schyler, Thaddeus VanArsdale (1999) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scout Decker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Smith (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Risen, Taylor County, KY, (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ursula K. Finegan, Cane Valley, KY (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shelby Ping Gumm, Summersville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Homer Clay Barnard, Liberty, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christine Burbridge Miller, 89, Adair Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Donnie L. Coffey, Russell Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peter H. Ellis, Russell Co., KY (1962) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Betty Sue Spears McIntyre, Cumberland Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joseph Burton, Adair County, KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Faye Rice, Casey County, KY (1932-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric (Rick) Click, Russell Co., KY (1963) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ann Morgan, Casey Co., KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tresia Ellen Higginbotham, Russell County, KY (1934-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma Spires, Knifley, KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Jeffries Brockman, Adair County, KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zachary Neal Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1987-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Louise Luttrell, Russell Co., KY (1964-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Thomas Warren, 84, LaRue Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Catherine (Slicky) Cook White, Green Co., KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia (Trish) England, Adair Co., KY (1961-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Oleta Clark, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlotte Rose Ice, 44 days, Casey Co., KY (d. Tue 29 Dec 2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lila West Wheat, 64, Russell Co., KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Lee Yarberry, Columbia, KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Florine Colvin, Taylor Co., KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Laura Francis (McCawley) McGuire, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Renetta Gail Bailey, Metcalfe Co., KY, (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon Ray Kimble, Russell Co., KY native (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Kay Pennington, 56, Monroe Co./Adair Co., KY native (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Warren Dowell<, Russell Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1977-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Conner, Russell County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Warnell Wheat, 67, Columbia, KY (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Wethington, 67, Taylor Co., KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma F. Flatt, 100, Russell Co, KY (1917-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Walls Blakeman, Taylor County, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy R. Humphress, 71, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Gene Grasham, 73, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Hayes (1911) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Goodin, 91, Columbia, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hillie M. Beard, Columbia, KY (Nov. 16, 1901-May 21, 1999) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Russell Butler, 76, Russell Springs, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry Lee Williams, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Cravens, 65, Science Hill, KY (1954-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Parker Gwinn, 32, Burkesville, KY (1987-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Lou (Tucker) Bland, 78, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louise Peyton, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael Allen Graves, 72, Columbia, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Rose, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vernon C. Harmon, 71, Columbia, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Thomas Compton, 77, Edmonton, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Brithday, Peggy J. Young, Barren Co., KY (1948-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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