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Daily News for Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Please send December 2007 and January 2008 Celebrations now More than 10 new Celebrations have been added today. We hope you'll share the moments in you life by posting the births, birthdays, birthday anniversaries, anniversaries, and memorials and other important events in ColumbiaMagazine.com Celebrations. Please send any not yet posted December 2007 celebrations, reunions, birthdays, wedding announcements, church, school, club, and other events now: Contact/SubmitThanks. -Editors. 2007-12-05 16:34:10 | Comments | Printable version
Ms. Crowder does wonderful job with Encore Group ]To the editor, ColumbiaMagazine.com Thanks for putting in this picture of the Encore Group. I would like to thank Ms. Crowder for all of her time and hard hours that she puts in with this group. She is wonderful with them. Girls, you do a great job. Looking forward to watching you at Disney World in February. Keep up the good work. J. Kelley 2007-12-05 16:25:07 | Comments | Printable version
Attorney General Stumbo gives advice on charitable donations From Commonwealth News Center Special ColumbiaMagazine.com Christmas Bulletin Attorney General Greg Stumbo today cautioned Kentuckians to be on guard against fraudulent charities and he launched the office's updated website which allows consumers to see what percentage of their charitable donation actually goes toward the charity in comparison to how much is paid to professional solicitors and other fundraising expenses. "Kentuckians generously donate their time and money to many deserving charitable organizations. However, we encourage those which give, to give wisely." Stumbo said. "Just as there are good, decent responsible charities, there are irresponsible, even fraudulent charities who abuse the public's trust. They will misuse our hard-earned donations to line their own pockets or waste them through mismanagement, excessive compensation or high fundraising expenses."< Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 15:19:27 | Comments | Printable version
Metcalfe will hold ribbon cutting at new bus facility The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new facility for the Metcalfe County School Bus Garage located at Edmonton Elementary on Thursday, December 6, 20007 at 10:00am. Everyone is invited to attend! -GAYE SHAW 2007-12-05 15:04:43 | Comments | Printable version
Gas Price Drumbeat: Columbia down 3, neighbors down 15 To the editor, CM: I noticed our gas prices went down 3 cents a gallon, meantime around us they went down 15 cents a gallon. Around us they are$2.79. Ours is still at $2.91. Shortage must be easing. s/Gerald Doss 2007-12-05 14:57:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Campbellsville has record enrollment By Ashley Sidebottom For the first time, Campbellsville University has exceeded 2,400 students, with a final head count of 2,405 for the fall 2007 semester. Dr. Michael V. Carter, president, has announced the fall 2007 semester sets yet another enrollment record, up from 2,181 total students in the spring. The total number of students in fall 2006 was 2,374. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 14:52:25 | Comments | Printable version
Annual ACPL Christmas party for Children Thurs., Dec. 13, 2007 By Aleina Milligan, ACPL Children's Librarian You Are Invited To The Annual Children's Community Christmas Party at the Adair County Library on Thursday, December 13, 2007, from 5:00pm to 6:30pmCT. Come prepared to watch Rudolph battle the Abominable Snowman and save Christmas from the fierce grip of a winter blizzard. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 14:22:44 | Comments | Printable version
CARD of THANKS: Remembering Sylvia Wilson Words cannot convey my family's appreciation for the wonderful words spoken about my mother. We are so thankful for all the kind words and funny and touching stories about her. She loved the public and doing for others.Thank you again. s/LINDA WILSON GRIGSBY for the Family of Sylvia WilsonM Click here for obituary of the Sylvia Wilson 2007-12-05 14:13:36 | Comments | Printable version
ACHS BOMB THREAT: 275 had signed out, but some students already returning Safety issues being met, District says. Girl who wrote threatening note formally charged, no longer enrolled in AC School District. School, KSP, City Police, even bomb sniffing dog have been employed to assure student safety. Situation is in calmer stage now "Approximately 275 high school students have signed out of school today, but a few are returning to school after signing out." -Note from Assistant Superintendent. From Brenda Mann, Assistant Adair County School Superintendent Special ColumbiaMagazine.com bulletin A message scribbled on the girl's restroom wall was found the first of November stating that the Adair High School would blow up on December 10, 2007. School staff and the school resource officer have been investigating the writer of this message and as of late yesterday afternoon the withdrawn student was formally charged with terroristic threatening. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 12:24:22 | Comments | Printable version
State offices will be closed Inauguration day; court open City offices, schools, county government with the exception of PVA and Circuit Court Clerk's office will have business as usual. Most state offices will be closed on the State Inauguration Day Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Governor-elect Steve Beshear will be inaugurated on that day. At the courthouse, both the Adair County PVA office and Circuit Court office will be closed. They are both considered "state" offices. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 12:13:09 | Comments | Printable version
Student who made threat no longer enrolled in Adair schools Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story "There have been no explosive devices found on school property," Columbia Police Chief Mark D. Harris, said in response to concerns about children at Adair County High School. Harris made the statement to try to allay fears among parents, some of whom have been holding children out of school. Part of the concern is related to a threat posted on a restroom wall three weeks ago. That matter was resolved through a juvenile petition which was signed by School Resource Officer Jimmy Luttrell for Terroristic Threatening 1st degee in response to the message that was written on a restroom wall at the Adair County High School. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 10:40:05 | Comments | Printable version
Arraignment for criminal littering scheduled at 9:00am today An arraignment for criminal littering is scheduled in Adair District Court in the 9:00amCT segment, this morning, Wednesday, December 5, 2007. The defendant is Carolyn Harden, in a case growing out of a dumping incident in the Sulphur Creek/Hancock Road section of District 7 in Adair County. Judge Mike Loy is presiding. 2007-12-05 08:40:40 | Comments | Printable version
Crane flight from Russell Co. less than promising for today To ColumbiaMagazine.com Trying to get our EarlyBird e-bulletin 'to press'. . . the winds this morning look significantly less than promising for a flight. s/Liz Condie Click Here for later "In the Field" at Operation Migration 2007-12-05 06:01:07 | Comments | Printable version
Mr. Magorium starts Friday at Columbian; Fred Klaus on way By Nathan Compton Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Starting Friday, December 7, 2007, at the Columbian Theatre, we will have Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium. It is rated G and will play nightly at 6:00 and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00 and 4:00pmCT only. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 05:55:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Movies
Trooper Burton trial continues in Liberty today The trial of Kentucky State Police Trooper Bramlett J. Burton, charged with reckless homicide in the death on June 4, 2007, of Columbia, KY, painting contractor Billy Phillips, continues into the third day at Liberty today. The charge grows out of an incident in the Adair County Regional Jail on Friday, June 1, 2007, while Phillips was in the custody of Trooper Burton. The case was moved to Liberty in a November 6, 2007 decision by Adair Circuit Judge James G. Weddle, who serves the Adair-Casey circuit and is presiding in the case. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 05:05:13 | Comments | Printable version
KSP issues November 2007 Activity Report By Trooper Dwaine Barnett Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story During the month of November 2007, there were 39 traffic accidents, including 6 fatality accidents, investigated by the State Police working in the Columbia, KY KSP Post 15 area. There were six fatalities: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 04:35:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Whooping Crane Briefing Notes Copyright Operation Migration. Reprinted with permission Or, Click Here to download PDF at Operation Migration Background Due to destruction of habitat and over-hunting, Whooping cranes were on the verge of extinction in the 1940s when their population was reduced to only 15 birds. Since falling under the protection of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, the only naturally occurring population of migrating Whooping cranes has grown to just over 200 birds. This population migrates between Wood Buffalo National Park, which spans the border of northern Alberta and Canadas Northwest Territories, and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on costal Texas. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 04:16:12 | Comments | Printable version
Whoopers: Takeoff from Russell, if tried, at about 6:45amCT To go directly to Operation Migration "In the Field," Click Here. Wonderful story by Joe Duff, one of OM's founders, and timely updates by Liz Condie from OM HQ, and others Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Liz Condie of Operation Migration said in a telephone interview last night that if the 17 whooping cranes do fly this morning, Wednesday, December 5, 2007, they will likely leave at around 6:45amCT. She said that if photographers go to the area, to remember to check in at the Fish Hatchery to find the best viewing area and to respect the cranes wildness. Operation Migration makes every effort to protect the birds from human contact, she said. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 03:42:38 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Wed., December 5, 2007: Salvation Army meets Scroll to end of feature for (any) Today, December 5, 2007 standout, stand alone, no story photo(s) Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 339 of 2007 (26 days remaining).
Advertising Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 02:55:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Kentucky State Highway Department ready for snow & ice KYTC trucks were seen yesterday, Tuesday, December 4, 2007, spraying main roads around Adair. The article below explains this pre-treatment By Stephanie Daffron Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story SOMERSET, KY (December 4, 2007) Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) road crews are prepared for the winter weather season in the Somerset area. The Department of Highways District Eight employees have been preparing for the winter season since October. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 02:27:31 | Comments | Printable version
ENCORE is selling raffle tickets to raise funds for Florida trip ENCORE is currently selling raffle tickets for a corn toss game that will be given away on December 13, 2007. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Contact Cyndi Crowder or Patty Jones at Colonel William Casey, or I can be contacted at 250-2467. All proceeds help fund their trip to sing at Disney''s Singabration in February, 2008. Thank you, Adair County for your support! s/CARRIE McQUEARY 2007-12-05 02:10:38 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Board of Education Agenda for Dec. 6, 2007 meeting The Adair County School Board will be interview four architectural firms on Thursday, afternoon, December 6, 2007. Each of the firms have been allotted up to 45 minutes to make a presentation, which will mean that the meeting will take approximately three hours and will continue until around 8:00pmCT.The School board announcement reads as follows: "There will be a Special Called School Board Meeting Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 5:00pm at the Adair County Board of Education Conference Room for the purpose of: (1) Interview Prospective Architectural Firms."The meeting is open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2007-12-05 02:00:14 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 5 Happy Anniversary, Ed and Brenda Harvey, (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jessica and Matthew Coffey (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Michael and Betsy Morgan. (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Walker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Andrew VanArsdale (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Dwayne Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Diane Benninngfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy birthday, Glen Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joy Lynn Grider Carpenter | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kellie Herron | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Samantha Lawhorn | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Barbee Espinosa | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Business Anniversary, Betty Ollestad's OK Country Cooking (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eldred Scales, Russell Co., KY (1939 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Lynn Wilcoxson, Campbellsville, KY (1967-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Franklin Underwood, Taylor County, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gerald Francis Lawler, Green Co., KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Huddleston, Burkesville, KY (1961 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Vincent Scott Barbour, Somerset, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elmo Nell Petty, Adair County, KY (1936-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Simpson, Taylor Co., KY (1946-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David F. Hunter, 55, Cumberland Co., KY (1959-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wilma Wesley, 85, Casey County, KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ernest Lee Hammond, 90, Russell Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lowell Donald Branstetter, 82, Tompkinsville, KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ellen LaFavers, Somerset, KY (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.D. Wilkerson, 81, Dunnville, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Glen Bain, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Deborah Lynn (Eudy) Perkins, 56, Metcalfe Co., KY (1960-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Asberry , 60, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1956-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) in Memory Birthday, Herbert Bay Mattingly, Jr., Glasgow, KY/Lebanon, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brent Turner, 51, Adair County, KY (1966-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny D. Baldwin Sr., 74, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hollis Grider, Russell Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lacy Grant, 51, Columbia, KY (1971-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark A. Smith, 55, Columbia, KY native (1967-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Aileen Colvin, 94, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1961-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, December 5, 2007 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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