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Cowgill relates status of goal to double KY college grads by 2020

Mr. Cowgill commends Campbellsville leadership for providing job opportunities for more educated workforce as the university is accelerating education of workers with bachelors. masters degrees
With two photographs

By Linda Waggener

Brad Cowgill, interim president of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), visited the campus of Campbellsville University on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, as part of CPE's "double the numbers" initiative.

One of the core goals of HB 1, enacted by the General Assembly in 1997 and generally recognized as a piece of landmark education leading to the formation of CPE, is to double the number of college graduates in Kentucky by the year 2020. The "double the numbers" initiative of CPE is geared toward making that goal a reality by 2020.


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Leadership hears update on doubling KY college grad numbers



2007-12-19 - Campbellsville, KY .
BRAD COWGILL, interim president of the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), visited the campus of Campbellsville University on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, as part of CPEs double the numbers initiative. From left are Ron McMahan, executive director of Team Taylor County; Lee Nimocks, staff of the Council on Postsecondary Education; Eddie Rogers, Taylor County Judge Executive; Brad Cowgill, interim president of the Council on Postsecondary Education; Dr. Gary Cox, president of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities; Dr. Michael Carter, president of Campbellsville University; and Mark Johnson, president/ceo of Citizens Bank of Campbellsville and chair of Team Taylor County. Campbellsville University photo by Linda Waggener

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Columbia driver killed in Gentry Mill accident today

Passenger taken to Westlake Regional Hospital, then UL Hospital

The driver of a 1997 Ford pickup was pronounced dead at the scene of a single vehicle crash which occurred at 10:00amCT, Wednesday morning, December 19, 2007, 7 miles east of Columbia, KY on Gentry Mill Road.

He was George Timothy Salyers, Jr. 22, Columbia, KY.


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2007-12-19 16:38:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports

Little dog drawn by events back to a magnet for lost animals

Things didn't turn out the way she had planned for the black puppy, but that's life
By Barbara Armitage

Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

"Life is what's happening to you when you're busy making plans" I don't know who said that but it's what happened to me this week.

You see I started writing this last Monday morning in hopes that I could emphasize the importance of committing to a pet this holiday season by telling what I thought at the time was a finished story.

Here's what I had written before the phone rang on Monday night:


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2007-12-19 16:16:38 | Comments | Printable version

66th Wedding Anniversary: Milton & Helen Stephens

By Ed Waggener

Milton and Helen Stephens of Columbia will celebrate their 66th wedding anniversary on Sunday, December 22, 2007.

They were married in 1941, just a 15 days after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and dashed any hopes Milton Stephens had of being released from the U.S. Army after one year of service.


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2007-12-19 10:56:00 | Comments | Printable version

Feedback: Size of trip stash measures love of Ski

About: Greensburg Bottling Co.
To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

I enjoyed the picture of Greensburg Bottling Company and like Larry Smith, itbrings back good memories of days gone by.

I think all who attended Green County Schools looked forward to walking down to the bottling company each year to get an ice cold Ski, chips and a pencil.

You knowyou have a true Ski lover when you go on vacation, open your car trunkand there are more Ski's than luggage!

s/Jelaine Phillips
Ski links


2007-12-19 09:28:32 | Comments | Printable version

Feedback: Wonderful memories of Elbert Goodin family

About: Pretty Millerfield girl

Ed,

Linda's dad, Elbert Goodin, passed away several years ago. The store remained in her family. Her younger brother was "running it" (as we always said in that part of Adair County), the last I heard.


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2007-12-19 09:10:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

AC Health Dept. to offer stop smoking classes

If your New Years resolution is to stop smoking the Adair County Health Department will offer Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Classes beginning Monday January 7, 2008 at 5:00pm. at the Adair County Health Department. This is a 12 week program that meets once weekly. Please call (270) 384-2286 x 221 to register or for more information. Class size is limited. -JELAINE PHILLIPS

2007-12-19 08:54:23 | Comments | Printable version

Bear Wallow UMC Christmas Program tonight, Dec. 19, 2007

The Bear Wallow United Methodist Church Christmas program is tonight, Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 6:30pmCT. Bear Wallow UMC is located approximately six miles east on KY 206, Liberty Road, between Garlin and Christine. Everyone is invited. -SUE BAILEY.

2007-12-19 08:48:01 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Wed., Dec. 19, 2007: Childrens Story Hour,10amCT

Scroll down to Photos at end of feature for several, Today, December 19, 2007 standout, stand alone, no story photo(s) added throughout the day

Reader alert: As many as 20 or more photos, 20 or more news stories, and dozens of other updates are added or performed on this site daily. If you missed seeing a favorite story or photo someone has told you about while it was on the front page (which fully changes twice and more on some days), use the Searchbox or scan Photo and Story Archives.

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 353 of 2007 (12 days remaining).
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile in Portland, Milltown area
  • 10:00am CT: Children's Story Hour at Adair County Public Library
  • 11:30amCT: Columbia Utilities Commission
  • 4:30pmCT: Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council
  • 6:30pmCT: Christmas program at Bear Wallow United Methodist Church
  • This evening: Prayer meetings. See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules.Have you been a good little boy or girl?
    There are just 6 days until Christmas. Kids are writing to Santa Claus. There's still time to post letters to the Big Guy, as a number of kids already have. For an index to the letters, Click Here

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

    Advertising
    • Mitzi's 50% Off, Pre-Christmas, Storewide Sale going on Today, and continues this week Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
    • Certa-CARE Pharmacy offers guaranteed lowest prescription prices in Adair County.
    • Click Here to do your Christmas Shopping in the comfort of your home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Order online 24/7/365, pick up at Columbia Wal-Mart or other Wal-Mart store.
    • Doodleland Academy is now registering kids from birth to 10 years old.
    • Click Here to do your Christmas Shopping in the comfort of your home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Order online, pick up at Columbia Wal-Mart or other Wal-Mart store.
    • Movies: At Columbian Theatre Fred Klaus At 6:00pmCT and 8:00pmCT and Sunday at 2:00pmCT and 4:00pmCT only.
  • To advertise here, call (270) 250-2730 or use contact/submit button

    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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    2007-12-19 06:19:54 | Comments | Printable version

    Last day to switch political parties is December 31, 2007

    Commonwealth News Center/ColumbiaMagazine.com story
    With Special Adair County, KY, information and links

    If citizens want to change their party registration in time to participate in their partys primary election that determines nominees for President of the United States, United States Senator, United States Congressional Representatives, and other partisan offices, they must do so by December 31, 2007; otherwise, they might miss out on their chance.

    Those who wish to change their party can complete a voter registration card and submit it, in Adair County Clerk Sheila Blair's office in the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY; Phone (270) 384-2801.


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    2007-12-19 05:41:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

    Adair Co. School District Finance Corp. meets Dec. 20, 2007

    Meeting Notice: Adair County School District Finance Corporation

    There will be a special meeting of the Adair County School District Finance Corporation on Thursday, December 20, 2007, in concert with the regular meeting of the Adair County Board of Education (approximately 7:30pmCT). The meeting will be held in the Central offices of the District. The purpose of the meeting is to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance of school building refunding Bonds for school building purposes. Agenda items are as follows:
    1. Call to order
    2. Approve Officers
    3. Consider Resolution
    4. Adjourn.
    End of Agenda, Adair County School District Finance Corporation, December 20, 2007
    The Adair County School Board members are the directors of the Adair County School Finance District Corporation.Adair County School Board Agenda, December 20, 2007.


    2007-12-19 05:34:18 | Comments | Printable version

    Columbian: National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, starts Fri.

    By Nathan Compton, Manager, the Columbia Theatre

    Starting Friday, December 21, 2007, we will haveNational Treasure 2: Book of Secrets It is rated PG-13 and will play nightly at 6 and 8 pm and Sunday at 2 and 4 pm only.

    Wednesday night, December 19, and Thursday, night, December 20, 2007, are the last nights Fred Klaus will be shown. It is rated PG-13 and will play nightly at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pmCT.


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    Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 19
    Happy Anniversary, Charlotte Jessee Young and Tommy Young | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Laura and Daniel Marcum | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Anniversary, Max and Carolyn Hancock (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday Tammy Huff | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Betty Coomer | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Carl Dwayne Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Cindy Wheeler (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Clinton Grider | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Colton Feese (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Donald Brown | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Karen Dalton | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Kelsey Wiley, (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy birthday, Lonnie Page | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Marshall Shelley (1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Robin Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Ruth Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Skylar Hare | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Tammy Kelsay | (Updates/Corrections)
    Happy Birthday, Wes Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Member Birthday, Brenda Gail Davis, 60, member Sulphur Well Mormon Church (1957-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Elwood Roberts, Taylor County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Keith Junior Bell, Russell Springs, KY (1958-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Vivian Eastham, Russell Springs, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Bobby Lee Burress, Taylor County, KY (1940-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Robert V. Collins, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, John D. Wilson, Russell Co., KY (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, George F. Allen, Casey Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Leon Coomer, Adair Co., KY (1926-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Junior Crawhorn, Adair Co., KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Willard Brown, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Holt, Adair Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Clara Margaret Kallman, Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Gene McQueary, Casey County (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Leona Davis, Campbellsville, KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Donald E. Campbell, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Will R. (Sonny) Robert Fights, Casey Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, John S. Hatter, Casey Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Ayden Xzavier Jackson, Taylor Co., KY (2012-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Emma Bardin Childress, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Holly Denise Franklin, Dunnville, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Larry Duane Workman, Green County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Mr. Richard - R.D. - Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Scott Alan Alsager, Taylor Co., KY/Iowa native (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Edward A. Farris, 96, Frankfort, KY/Adair native (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Norma Lee Ervin Chaney, 82, Cave City, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Laura Ruth Kirby, Nancy, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Edna Drucella Gilley, Metcalfe County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Julia Marie White Pierce, Green Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Don C. Hale, Sr., Adair County, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Joedene "Joe" Simpson, Green County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Debbie Smith Fleming, Taylor Co., KY (1955-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Geneva 'Jean' Newton, Taylor County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Debbie E. Wilson, 65, Russell Springs, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Eugene Pelston, 45, Sparksville, KY native (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Gary Dean Blakey, 70, Elizabethtown, KY (1950-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Janeice Melson Corbin, 61, Columbia, KY (1959-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Junior Spoon (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Lester Burris (1918) | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Lois Jean Thompson, 77, Knifley, KY native (1946-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Nina P. Day, 81, Columbia, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
    In Memory Birthday, Terry Lee Goodin, 65, Columbia, KY (1955-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

    Events scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 2007
    All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
    NoonCT 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:538, Comment)
    See Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:542, 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:643, 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, (One vacancy. No re-appointment yet for 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:692, Comment)
    Adair Co. Middle School SBDM Council meets Wednesday
    The Adair County Middle School SBDM Council will meet on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 4:30pmCT at the school. Everyone is invited to attend. | (ID:772, Comment)
    (Deleted) | (ID:776, Comment)
    Bear Wallow UMC Christmas Program
    The Bear Wallow United Methodist Church Christmas program is tonight, Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 6:30pm. Bear Wallow UMC is located approximately six miles east on KY 206, Liberty Road, between Garlin and Christine. Everyone is invited. -SUE BAILEY. | (ID:777, Comment)

     


































     
     
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