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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
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Gas Price Drumbeat: Some convergence

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Gas prices have improved in Columbia, but they are still higher than in surrounding towns. I have look on the website for KY gas prices and prices are still 10 cents less in Campbellsville and Somerset. They are moving in the right direction. Any help is appreciated.

s/Gerald Doss


2007-11-21 14:45:08 | Comments | Printable version

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Key Mortgage of Columbia No. 1 Loan Originator in Kentucky



2007-11-21 - Madison Square, Columbia, KY - Photo By Ed Waggener.
DARRELL OVERSTREET, President of Key Mortgage Co., Columbia, KY, second from right, received a plaque recognizing the local mortgage as the Number 1 USDA Rural Development guaranteed loan originator in the state of Kentucky. The presentation was made at 11:30amCT this morning by Gary Crockett, Area Guaranteed Loan Specialist, Somerset, who works out of the Columbia USDA Area Office. With them are, left, Lori Lee, Loan Officer and Processor for Key Mortgage, and Linda Milby, Loan Closer for Key Mortgage Co. Also present for the ceremony were Charles Blankenship, Area Director of the Columbia USDA Rural Development Office and Sue Stivers, Executive Director of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce.

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Obituary: Matrie M. Smallwood, 82, retired nurse

Mrs. Smallwood will be buried in Stickney, Illinois

Matrie M. Smallwood, 82, 121 Hidden Ridge Lane, Clinton, TN, formerly of Adair County, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at 12:44am at her home in Clinton, TN.

She was born October 14, 1925, the daughter of the late Hugh and Rutha Thomas Stotts of Adair County and was the widow of James E. Smallwood, who preceded her in death in 1981.


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2007-11-21 14:41:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Key Mortgage Company, Columbia, KY, receives top State Award

Bragging rights: Local lender is recognized as the top guaranteed loan originator for USDA Rural Development Administration Guaranteed Loan program in all of Kentucky!

By Ed Waggener
ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Key Mortgage Company, located in Madison Square Office Building, Columbia, KY, was recognized as the No. 1 Guaranteed Loan originator in the State of Kentucky for single family housing loans by the United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Administration, Kentucky, at a presentation ceremony this morning at 11:30amCT, at the company's office on Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY.

Making the award to Key Mortgage President Darrell Overstreet was Gary Crockett, Somerset, KY, the Area Guaranteed Housing Specialist, who works from the Columbia USDA Rural Development office on Campbellsville Street in Columbia.


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2007-11-21 12:21:11 | Comments | Printable version

Washington Co. infant died of SIDS

In reference to the 5 month old child that was found unresponsive on November 18, 2007 on the Tatum Springs Road in Washington County, Kentucky,an autopsy was conducted and the preliminary results indicate the child died from natural causes (SIDS).
Story information courtesy Trooper Dwaine Barnett, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. For more on Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, Click Here Thanks also to Dispatcher H. Scholl.


2007-11-21 11:29:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Obituary: Lonie Ellen Melson, 96, of Baptist faith

Mrs. Melson was one of counties oldest citizens and was the matriarch of a large South Adair County family, leaving 109 living descendants

Lonie Ellen Melson, 96, 4610 Highway 900, Columbia, KY (the Cundiff community), died Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at 3:00pmCT, at Russell County Hospital.

The funeral service will be Friday, November 23, 2007, at 11:00amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Curtis Ballenger officiating.


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2007-11-21 11:19:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Wellie Paul Grant hearing continued to Nov. 23, 2007

The competency hearing for Wellie Paul Grant, charged in the June 2006 murder of Rex Coffey, was continued after a brief session in Adair Circuit Judge James G. Weddle's chambers this morning, Wednesday, November 21, 2007.

The hearing will resume on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at 2:30pm.


2007-11-21 10:23:16 | Comments | Printable version

Parks & Rec Board special meeting for AC Little League

The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Board will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, November 26, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. in City Hall to have discussions concerning the Adair County Little League Baseball. This will be the only item on the agenda to be considered. The meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions, please call 270-384-2501. -Carolyn EdwardsCity Clerk/Treasurer, City of Columbia, KY, City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY.

2007-11-21 08:06:42 | Comments | Printable version

(ADV.) Dairy Dip closing for the Season after November 24

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

Dairy Dip is closing for the Season, this Saturday, November 24, 2007, will be our last day open in 2007.

Thanks so much, and know that we appreciate your patronage this year. Hope to see you back next Spring!

s/Mila Newton, manager, Columbia Dairy Dip


2007-11-21 07:53:17 | Comments | Printable version

(ADV) Best Buy Clothes After Thanksgiving Day Sale

Early Bird Sale:

For three hours only, from 7am to 10am, Best Buy Clothes and More will be offering an extraordinary sale for Early Bird Shoppers


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2007-11-21 06:39:58 | Comments | Printable version

Dr. Glen McQuaide lectures CWC class on insects

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Recently, Ms. Pam Phipps' class at Colonel William Casey Elementary School had a visitor from Campbellsville University. The visitor knew quite a lot about animals, especially the creepy kind!


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2007-11-21 06:17:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Tennesee driver airlifted to UK after U.S. 127 crash

A Byrdstown, TN, driver was airlifted to UK Medical Center following a crash three miles south of Albany, KY, on U.S. 127, last night, at 7:00pm.

Curtis Burton, 25, was traveling south on US 127 in a 1996 Volvo when he ran off the roadway, overcorrected, struck an embankment, and overturned.


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2007-11-21 06:10:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Jaycees Radio Auction is December 5, 6, 2007

Donations of items for auction are being taken now
By Greg Thomas
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story
The Adair County Jaycees, along with WAIN Radio FM 93.5, would like to announce the dates of the annual Jaycee Radio Auction.

The auction will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, and Thursday, December 6, 2007 from 6:00pm to 10:00pmCT, nightly.


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2007-11-21 05:47:30 | Comments | Printable version

Competency hearing for Wellie Paul Grant at 9:00amCT today

The competency hearing for Wellie Paul Grant, accused in the June 2006 Beech Grove churchyard murder of popular Columbia businessman Rex Coffey, is the second item in the 9:00amCT slot on the docket in Adair Circuit Court this morning, Wednesday, November 21, 2007. Judge James G. Weddle is presiding.

To read more on the case, enter "Rex Coffey" or "Wellie Paul Grant" in the searchbox.

For memory of Rex Coffey, Click Here


2007-11-21 05:37:53 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Wed., Nov. 21, 2007: Salvation Army Kettle at IGA

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Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 324 of 2007 (41 days remaining).
  • Today: Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at Columbia IGA
  • Today: Adair County Public Library Bookmobile: Portland, Milltown area
  • Today: See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules.
  • 7:00am-3pmCT: Last chance, Adair Recycling Center computer drop-offs
  • 10:00amCT: Children's Story Hour at ACPL
  • 11:30amCT: Columbia Utilities Commission meeting
  • 1:00pmCT: ACMS to honor 7th, 8th grade Proficient, Distinguished CATS scorers
  • 6:30pmCT: AC Community Thanksgiving service at Trinity UMC this year
For Events in detail, including dates into next year, Click Here

Advertising
  • Bargains every day: But be sure to mark Friday, November 23, 2007 for Day after Thanksgiving Early Bird Sale at Best Buy Clothes & More
  • Columbia Music Center, 503 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY 42782. Musical Instruments, Music Lessons. Phone (270) 384-1011. 12noon-6, M, Tues. Thurs, Fri. 9-2 Sat. Closed Wed, Sun. Click here or access from Side Ad.
  • 11:00am-6:00pmCT: DAIRY DIP. MENU
  • 11:00am to closing: Thanksgiving Feast at North 61 Diner. $6.95 plus drink, dessert. MENU
  • Ol' Joe's B&B Barbecue Restaurant. Remember to pick up Thanksgiving Cajun turkeys today. MENU
  • 6:00 and 8:00pmCT: New movie starts tonight the Columbia Theatre: Disney's "Enchanted," rated PG plays nightly at 6:00pmCT and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pmCT and 4:00pmCT only.

Much more, inside (or below), including "Driver's Seat" quick links to sites of local interest, including Adair County Public Library, local, state and national news sources.

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2007-11-21 05:23:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

ACSO has second foot chase, capture, in one day

Ben Harmon lodged in ACRJ, facing numerous charges, including fleeing and evading police. This time the capture made by Adair County Deputy Sheriff Richard Redmon, with the formal arrest by Deputy Michael Burton, who, earlier in the day, had captured another fleeing suspect himself

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

The Adair County Sheriff's department received a call around 7:00pmCT, Tuesday evening, November 20, 2007, about a car running drivers off the road in the so-called "Putman County" area of Adair County.


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2007-11-21 05:01:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Dotson now faces more serious additional charges

Update on story, "ACSO, KSP effort captures Dean Woods man on KY 704." To read yesterday's original story, Click here
Randall Dotson now faces added charges in the early morning, November 20, 2007 incident in which the suspect was captured after alledgedly trying to run over Adair County Deputy Sheriff Michael Burton and then fleeing on foot, only to be captured a short while later.


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2007-11-21 04:33:09 | Comments | Printable version

(ADV) Thanksgiving Feast Today at North 61 Diner

Today, North 61 Diner, Greensburg Road will have a fabulous Traditional Thanksgiving Feast starting at 11:00amCT, Wednesday, November 21, 2007. The menu will include: Turkey, Ham, Cornbread Dressing, Giblet Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, and rolls: $6.95 plus drink and dessert. For dessert, pick up several home made items, including our famous Million Dollar Pie and Diabetic Applesauce Cake. North 61 Diner is located 4 and 1/2 miles out KY 61 North, the Greensburg Road. The restaurant is newly remodeled and is under the management and ownership of Mr. and Mrs. Stevie Gadberry. If you haven't eaten with us, come on out today! (We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day itself, Thursday, November 22,2007) (ADV)

2007-11-21 03:50:05 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 21
Happy Anniversary, Julius and Kelli Claypool (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Allen and Annette Rowe (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Barbara and Wayne Armitage (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Gary and Ann Melton (1984) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stick and Irene Harmon (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chloe Jade Bright (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Corbin (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Devin Scott Morris (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, DJ Vertrees | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Drew Conn | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James "Jimmy" Bailey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jamie Smith (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Beatrice Gosser Dykes, Russell Co., KY (1927-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edward Carroll Hunt, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elwood "Sonny" Burton (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alma Strange, 89, Adair Co., KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stella McKinney Ballou, Burkesville, KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Iva Pearl Graves, Cumberland Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willie Mat Feese, Adair County, KY (1915-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Freda Mace, 58, Taylor County, KY (1954-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank Page Smith, Campbellsville, KY (1924 - 2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elenoria Mae Light, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth M. Hewitt, Cumberland Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rebecca Sue Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Melton, 73, Cumberland Co., KY (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Blake Alexander Fudge, 21, Jamestown, KY (1993-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In memory birthday, Ovalene Murrell Robison, 63, Columbia, KY (1951-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phillip Stargel, 70, Adair Co., KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Ann Moss, Adair County, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Vera Mae Harris, Green Co., KY (1958-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Catherine Spaw Hall, 90, Casey County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby H. Waters, Taylor Co., KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Lee (Ray Dobber) Muse, Marrowbone, KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Nell Moran Compton, 84, Green Co., KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Darrell Lee (Tom Dooley) Phillips, 63, Columbia, KY (1960-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edgar Morgan Cundiff, 84, Liberty, KY (1933-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Evelyn F. McFall, 98, Jamestown, KY (1923-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Bailey, 71, Adair County, KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Andrew Brown, Jr., 85, Edmonton, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeremy (Bud) Dial, 41, Columbia, KY (1980-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Wayne (Hardhead) Muncie, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marion Hall (Joe) Burris, 64, Casey Co., KY native (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Lewis Hicks, 59, Burkesville, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall M. Williams, 83, Jamestown, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sherry Raffety, 58, Campbellsville, KY (1964-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, November 21, 2007
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTSee Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:364, Comment)
Children's Story Hour
At the Adair County Public Library at 10:00am CT. Children's Story Hour is each Wednesday at 10:00am. -ALEINA MILLIGAN, ACPL Children's Librarian. | (ID:368, Comment)
Columbia Utilities Commission
Regular monthly meetings are each Third Wednesday, at 11:30am in the Board Room, Columbia Utilitis, City Hall, Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Chairman Robert Flowers, members June Parson (city council representative), David Wells, Dr. Ronald Rogers, and Jimmy Harper. General Manager, Jim Williams. Gas Superintendent, Joe Hare. Water & Sewer Superintendent, Dana Rogers. Office Staff: Betty Coop & Anne Marie Nixon. | (ID:86, Comment) | (ID:383, Comment)
Adair County Public Library Bookmobile: Portland, Milltown today
The Adair County Public Library's bookmobile is scheduled to in this area today. If you have questions or are interested in the bookmobile services, call (270) 384-2472. The bookmobile librarian/driver is Anita Ridldle. The Adair County Public Libary catalog is online. To access it and other information, Click Here | (ID:472, Comment)
Adair Recycling Center will take computer drop-offs
The Adair County Recycling Center will allow free drop-offs of old computers for a three-day period from Monday, November 19, 2007, through Wednesday, November 21, 2007. It is the first time the center has taken electronic wastes. For further information, please call Judge Executive Ann Melton's office at (270) 384-4703 or email acjudge1@duo-county.com. Click here for Adaircounty.ky.gov website. Or, to for more information on the Adair County Recycling Center, Click here. | (ID:527, Comment)
Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at Columbia IGA
The Adair Unit of the Salvation Army Christmas Kettles, red and blue, will be located outside IGA on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, and outside Wal-Mart each Friday and Saturday beginning November 23, and December 22, 2007. Or, you can send your donation to:The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1085, Columbia, KY 42728. Just be sure to designate whether it's red or blue. -KELLI BONIFER and ELLEN ZORNES. | (ID:601, Comment)
ACMS to honor 7th, 8th grader for Proficient, Distinguished CATS scorers
Adair County Middle School will be honoring all students in 7th and 8th grade who scored proficient or distinguished on the spring 2007 CATS test on Wednesday, November 21, at 1:00pmCT. Certificates will be awarded as well as drawings for cash prizes. Everyone is invited to attend and show the ACMS students how proud we are of their accomplishments. -ALMA RICH, P | (ID:620, Comment)
AC Community Thanksgiving service at Trinity UMC this year
The Adair County Ministerial Association will be having its annual Thanksgiving Service at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2418 Campbellsville Road on HWY 55, Columbia, KY. The service will be Wednesday evening, November 21, 2007, at 6:30pmCT. Everyone welcome. | (ID:621, Comment)

 


































 
 
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