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Adair County Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting

There will be a special called meeting of the Adair County Fiscal Court on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in the Adair Annex Basement, at 10:30amCT, to consider two items.There will be a bid opening on the 911 Building and a Second Reading of Budget Amendments.

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2007 Christmas in Columbia: Britney with Christmas ornament



2007-12-08 - Trabue Russell House - Photo By Linda Waggener.
BRITNEY BUNCH, 8, holds onto her ornament and her little sister Taylor at the Trabue Russell House old fashioned Christmas celebration. Brooke Burton, left, and her brother Bobby Burton at right, attended the event with them. Britney was among the second graders who made ornaments for decorations used throughout the house. The historic Trabue Russell House was decorated and opened by Adair Arts Council friends Ellen and J.D. Zornes, Lee Ann and Greg Jessie, Linda and Carson Lewis and Krystal Cundiff.

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(ADV) Barbecue is ready, doors are open at B&B Que

There's barbecue right now, Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Ol' Joe Barbee's B&B Barbecue on Campbellsville Road. Come on down for lunch, an afternoon snack, or for supper tonight. Call orders in to (270) 384-2360 for pickup, or for express dine in service: MENU

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Real Estate course at SCC Russell Center in January 2008

By Dave Cazelet, Jr.
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

A new Real Estate class will be offered at the Russell Center of Somerset Community College beginning in January 2008. The class is titled "Real Estate Principles I." The class will be taught by Eddie Starnes, who is a real estate agent in Albany, KY.

"Eddie has taught this class for SCC in Albany for many years," Associate Academic Dean Linda Bourne said. "We are very happy to be expanding this class into Russell County." The Russell Center is located at 848 West Steve Wariner Dr., Russell Springs, KY (One time Russell Springs High School, recent Russell Springs Elementary School on KY 80).


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ACES SAFARI drama club to present Christmas play

Public invited to attend Thursday, December 13, 2007 event

The SAFARI Drama Club at Adair County Elementary School (ACES) will be performing a Christmas play in the school cafeteria at 6:00pmCT on Thursday, December 13, 2007.

The SAFARI Drama Club has been practicing after school to perfect the presentation. The public is invited to attend this event.


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Today, Sat., Dec. 8, 2007: Nick Flatt benefit at Salem School

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Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 342 of 2007 (23 days remaining).
    Today: Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at Columbia Wal-Mart
  • 4:00pmCT: Benefit for Nick Flatt, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Salem School
  • 7:00pmCT: "Virgil's Christmas" to be performed at Star Theater
  • 7:00pmCT: Christmas concert at MCHS Gym, Edmonton, Sat., Dec. 8, 2007
  • There are just 17 days until Christmas

    Click here for detailed Calendar of Events. To add your event, use the Contact/Submit button at the end of Events Calendar.

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    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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    Letter: Captain Shane Pollard in Iraq this Christmas

    With photo
    Hi Everyone,

    Just to let everyone know that Shane is still in Iraq. This will be another holiday season away from his family. He hopefully will be out of Iraq February or March, 2008. So I'm asking everybody try to send him a card to keep his spirit up. They can send them to:


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    Kirby Hancock wins statewide Excellence in Agriculture award

    Award given yesterday by KY Farm Bureau in Louisville included monetary prize and John Deer Gator. Highly honored teacher will compete in national FB event in New Orleans in January 2008
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    Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

    Kirby Hancock was recognized with the Excellence in Agriculture award at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Annual Meeting at the Galt House in Louisville, KY, on December 7, 2007.

    The award was given based on personal and professional agriculture experience, as well as participation in agriculture organizations.


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    Pickup-car crash in Burkesville results in injury to one driver

    One driver was treated and released at the Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville Friday, December 7, 2007, following a crash near the Chevrolet dealership approximately 1 1/4 mile east of town on Main St, KY 90, toward Albany, KY.

    The driver of a 2004 Dodge Intrepid, Amy Moore, 18, Burkesville, KY, had slowed to turn into the dealership and was struck in the rear by a 1999 Dodge Dakota Pickup, operated by Jonathan Young, 18, Monticello, KY, who could not stop in time.

    The collision was investigated by Trooper David Long of Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY.
    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. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. For more on Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, Click Here Thanks also to Dispatcher Kimberly R. Popplewell


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    Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 8
    Happy Anniversary, Loy and Rita Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Sharon and Steve Stotts | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Troy and Beth Kimbler (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Christa Celeste Bardin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Grayson Lee (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Hayley Elizabeth Coffey (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Jaclyn Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Jo Schorman (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Kelly Holland (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Lynda Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Marcy McCanmmish | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Nona M. Hadley (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Phillip Franklin (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Red Burris | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Talyn Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Tamara Keen | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Tevin Harvey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Orphra Hreha, 88, Casey County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, William Eudean Workman, Greensburg, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ella J. Holmes, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Leslie Brown (Red) Thrasher, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas (Tom) Milby, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, James Robert AtkinsonTaylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Susan Grant, Adair Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Delma Lee McQueary, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Sue Gaffron, Adair County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Vaughan Sharp, Taylor County, KY (1937-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Charlene Dowell Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Boyce W. Pickett, Green County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sam Burris, Adair Co., KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Betty D. Lewis, Summersville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Eli Parrigin, Columbia, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Billy Tupman, 79, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Willie (Billy) Brewington, Cumbeland Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, David Alan (Jigger) Ray, Green Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Alva Reeder Lofton, 82, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Fred (Freddie) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lisa G. Edwards, Taylor Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jason Eli (Jay) Johnson, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, George Wallace Shirley, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Drama (LaVerne) McGinnis Davenport, Casey County, Kentucky (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bro. Bobby Clark, Bethelridge, Casey County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Johnnie Brenda Finley Harlan, 74, Burkesville, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Leon Johnson , 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Jones Powell, 53, Albany, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Dr. William R. (Randy) Davenport, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Dwayne T. Coomer, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co. KY native (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Hollis E. Kerns, 80, Columbia, KY (1944-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Janet Wood, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Margie Breeding Coomer, 98, Columbia, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lee Turner, 71, Cave City, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Sherlene Rooks, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Shirley Patterson Underwood, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Shirley T. Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

    Events scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 2007
    All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
    NoonCTSalvation Army Christmas Kettle at Columbia Wal-Mart
    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 ending 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:607, Comment)
    "Virgil's Christmas" to be performed at Star Theater
    "Virgil's Christmas" is coming to the Star Theater, Main Street, Russell Springs, KY. It will be performed Saturday, December 1; Sunday, December 2; Satuday, December 8 and Sunday December 9, 2007, with Saturday shows beginning at 7:00pmCT and Sunday matinee at 2:00pmCT. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under and can be purchased at the door. The fourth play in the popular "Virgil" series is directed by Mary McGowan. -KYLE HADLEY. | (ID:659, Comment)
    Christmas concert at Metcalfe County HS Gym, Sat., Dec. 8, 2007
    The Metcalfe County High School Band will be performing a Christmas concert December 8, 2007, at 7:00pmCT in the MCHS gym. Though small in number, the MCHS Band is tremendously talented. The award winning band received a standing ovation after performing at the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Banquet. The band will be performing in the Governor's Inaugural Parade next week. We invite all to attend this free Christmas performance on Parade Day night, Saturday, December 8th. -GAYE SHAW, Executive Director, Edmonton Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce. | (ID:710, Comment)
    Benefit for Nick Flatt, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Salem School
    A group of individuals in Russell County is hosting a benefit auction for 14 year old Nick Flatt and his family Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Salem Elementary School, beginning at 4:00pmCT. We are hoping friends in Adair County will help the family of this little boy. Several donations have been gathered for the auction, however we do need more items. Volunteers will gladly come and pick up any items people want to donate. We have a few donations of gift certificates, prints, and merchandise. This Christmas, please show your Christmas Spirit of giving to this family. You may contact Connie McFarland (270) 585-1634 or Lori Bernard (270) 866-7242 for more information. | (ID:716, Comment)

     


































     
     
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