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Daily News for
Thursday, December 20, 2007
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1 injured in collision on KY 61 half mile south of Greensburg, KY

Green Co. driver treated at Jane Todd; 4r occupants of Lebanon, KY van uninjured

The driver of one vehicle involved in a van-car collision was treated and released at Jane Todd Hospital in Greensburg. The crash occurred at 2:33pmCT, Thursday, December 20, 2007, one-half mile south of Greensburg on KY 61.

Jens P. Fugal, 57, Lebanon, KY was operating a 1996 Chevrolet van southbound on KY 61 and was attempting to make a left turn into a private drive. Robert Oliver, 24, Greensburg,KY, was operating a 2007 Nissan northbound, when the units collided.

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2007-12-20 18:14:52 | Comments | Printable version

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County Attorney ponders question on late arrival



2007-12-20 - Adair Courthouse Annex - Photo By Ed Waggener.
ADAIR COUNTY ATTORNEY JENNIFER HUTCHISON-CORBIN, forward, seated, studied a decision, as County Judge Executive Ann Melton stood awaiting her answer during a break in the Adair County Fiscal Court Special Called meeting on Thursday, December 20, 2007. In the background is CJE Administrative Assistant Lisa Lee.
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Obituary: George Timothy, (Skittles) Salyers, 22

Member of the South Fork Separate Baptist, and was farrier, horse trainer.
George Timothy "Skittles" Salyers, Jr., 22, Gentry Mill Road, Columbia, KY, died as the result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at 10:37amCT on Gentry Mill Road.

The funeral service will be Saturday, December 22, 2007, at 10:00amCT at South Fork Separate Baptist Church in Casey County with Bro. Richie Curtis and Bro. Cliffort Dehart the officiating clergy. Interment will be in the South Fork Cemetery in Casey County.


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2007-12-20 16:38:08 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Wants photo of Lester & Agnes Burton Store

To the editor, ColumbiaStatesman.com:

My great grand parents ran a store up on 206 near Purdy Church and I was wondering if anyone might have some pictures of it.

The store burned down. This was around the 1930s or 40s. My great grand parents names were Lester and Agnes Burton.

Thank you,

s/Michael Burton


2007-12-20 16:11:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Adair Fiscal Court awards 911 Center contract to Mi-Di

Contract approved with Mi-Di Construction Co., Columbia, KY, with building to be complete in 160 days. Work should start day after Christmas. Bid opening draws some excitement as court votes no on considering bid which arrived 4 minutes past the deadline.
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By Ed Waggener
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Mi-Di Construction Co, Columbia, KY, was awarded the contract to build the new Adair County 911 Dispatch Center. The vote to accept was the second vote of the morning, following a vote to decide where a second bid, delivered after the deadline, would be considered.

Mi-Di, owned by Mike Newton and Dicky Walker, bid $294,800.00. It was the only bid received by the deadline, 10:30amCT, for the Thursday, December 20, 2007 Special Called meeting of Fiscal Court.

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2007-12-20 15:02:10 | Comments | Printable version

Christmas dinner, Christmas day, Columbia church of Christ

There will be a Christmas dinner held on Christmas day at the Columbia church of Christ from 2:00-6:00pmCT, located at 501 Jamestown Street. Home delivery is available if needed upon request, call now at (270) 384-6467 and leave a message.

2007-12-20 13:48:14 | Comments | Printable version

Simon Finn Bridge over Russell Creek at Kemp is open

Span connecting Adair County with Green County, KY, took less than 12 weeks, start to opening to traffic; only blacktop, approach guardrails yet added

By Ed Waggener

The Simon Finn Bridge over Russell Creek has been replaced and is now open to the public.

The construction took just 81 calendar days from start to finish, less than half the time estimated for the construction of the span at the outset.

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2007-12-20 09:32:31 | Comments | Printable version

Larry Smith calls from Russell Springs, KY about response

Larry Smith called this morning to say that response to his Greensburg Bottling picture on ColumbiaMagazine.com have been phenomenal."The phones have been ringing off the hook," The WHVE FM92.7 The WAVE newsman said, calling from his secret sneak-out breakfast locale, believed to be the Minit Mart in Russell Springs, KY (divulged in case one wants to get his autograph). "I know the woman whose husband is from Iowa who wrote the magazine," he said. "She's right. Everybody in Green County calls Ski "Green County holy water.""They say Ski is so popular in Green County that mothers don't buy baby formula," he said. "They say they put Ski in the feeders and that's why everybody in Green County is addicted to the stuff."
Click here for more links the subject of Ski, Double Cola, Greensburg Bottling Co, etc.

2007-12-20 09:12:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Adair County Fiscal Court agenda, today, December 20, 2007

Agenda Adair County Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting
Thursday, December 20, 2007, at 10:30amCT
Adair Annex Basement, Public Square, Columbia, KY
  1. Call to order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Bid opening, revisions for 911 Building
  4. Second reading of Budget Amendments
  5. Adjourn
All of Agenda December 20, 2007 Special called meeting


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2007-12-20 07:22:10 | Comments | Printable version

Feedback: It is an honor to attend church with Stephenses

About: Milton & Helen Stephens 66th anniversary

Ed:

Thank you for the article on Milton and Helen. My family gets the honor of attending church at Bearwallow with this wonderful couple.

They are part of our family. A big thanks to Richard and Mike for sharing your mom and dad with us.

To Milton and Helen we love you and have a wonderful day.

s/Mike, Linda and Lydia Tiller

2007-12-20 07:03:05 | Comments | Printable version

Sports Roundup: ACHS Boys Basketball in Holiday Classic

ACHS Girls Basket ball wll be at Stearns this afternoon. For complete article, updated information ACHS, LWC, CU, Click Here
Coach Mark Fudge's Adair County Boys Basketball team takes a perfect record into this afternoon's Hoopin' It Up Holiday Classic at 3:45pmCT/4:45pmET today, Thursday, December 20, 2007, at London, KY>

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2007-12-20 05:19:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Dr. Luckey, LWC support effort to double KY college grads

Brad Cowgill visit: Increasing attention being given by Lindsey Wilson College to KY General Asembly & Council on Postsecondary Education goal of doubling the number of Kentucky college graduates to 791,000, in 1997-2007 period
With photo, Dr. Luckey and President Cowgil conferl

By Duane Bonifer, Director Public Affairs, Lindsey Wilson College
Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story

Kentucky's top higher-education official visited with Lindsey Wilson College's leadership on Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 2007, to learn about how Lindsey Wilson College contributes to the commonwealth's postsecondary education goals.

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2007-12-20 04:09:06 | Comments | Printable version

Remembering Emily Griffitt Anderson Reward Fund

ColumbiaMagazine.com links list, Emily Griffitt Anderson murder

Reminder: A reward fund is established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Adair Countian Emily Griffitt Anderson in December, 2005. To read complete details about the fund, Click Here

2007-12-20 03:41:04 | Comments | Printable version

Today, Thurs., Dec. 20, 2007: Major ACBdEd, big P&R meetings

Scroll down to Photos at end of feature for , Today, December 20, 2007 standout, stand alone, no story photo(s). Added throughout the day. Click Read More for Christmas Lights tour ideas at bottom of this feature.

Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 354 of 2007 (11 days remaining).
  • Today: ACPL Bookmobile serving Sparksville, Breeding, Montpelier, Glens Fork, Melson Ridge
  • Early this morning: New Simon Finn Bridge re-opens to traffic
  • 8:30amCT: Christmas performance at ACES for parents, students
  • 9:00am until noonCT: Adair County Food Pantry open, Office Park Drive
  • 10:30amCT: Special Called Meeting, Adair Fiscal Court. re: 911 building bid opening, 2nd reading budget amendments.
  • 3:45pmCT/4:45pmET: ACHS' undefeated boys basketball in Holiday Classic, London, KY
  • 4:00pmCT/5:00pmET: ACHS girls basketball (3-3) vs McCreary Central, Stearns, KY
  • 7:00pmCT: Adair County Board of Education AGENDA
  • 7:00pmCT: Columbia Parks & Rec Board important meeting.
    Parks & Recreation Board Public meeting time and day conflicts with longer established school board meeting
Have you been a good little boy or girl?
There are just 5 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

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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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2007-12-20 03:02:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Letter: Wife knows she is loved; husband ranks her above Ski

Comments about: Greensburg Bottling Plant photo from Larry Smith.

To ColumbiaMagazine.com
I have memories of the Greensburg Bottling Plant.I always looked forward to going to the bottling plant to get that Ski, chips and pencil. My husband is from Iowa and he has always said he got his two best thing from G-burg, and that was his wife and his Green County Holy Water. That's what he has always called his Ski.

s/Devonna

2007-12-20 01:29:57 | Comments | Printable version

Hand whistle players wanted, Adair County, Kentucky

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If you would like to help establish an Adair County Hand Whistle Group or have director talents for (shep)herding the contemplated ensemble, please contact Adair County Hand Whistle Group,c/o ColumbiaMagazine.com.

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2007-12-20 01:25:56 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Best wishes to Milton and Helen Stephens

About:Milton and Helen Stephens' 66th Anniversary

To ColumbiaMagazine.com

Happy anniversary and good health, Milton and Helen Stephens.

s/Lonnie Coomer

2007-12-20 01:11:08 | Comments | Printable version

(ADV) Deadline upon us for Cajun Christmas turkeys

Cut-off date nears on Cajun turkeys: Joe L. Barbee, proprietor of Ol' Joe's B&B Que has announced Saturday, December 22, 2007 to be the latest cut-off date for accepting orders for his world famous Cajun Style Deep Fried Turkeys for pick-up before Christmas feasts at home.

Sides, dessserts available:The turkeys can be ordered with sides of potato salad, creamy cole slaw, or vinegar slaw; BQ baked beans, homemade dressing and desserts, including whole lemon pound cake, chocolate chip cake, Italian cream cake, or the establishment's renown Hummingbird cake.

Turkeys, Ol' Joe's Gift Certificates make great gifts: Ol' Joe reminds everyone that Cajun turkeys and Ol' Joe's Gift Certificates are great for all occasions.

Orders can be placed from the MENU and at the restaurant, open this Friday and Saturday, December 21 and 22, 2007. Merry Christmas from Ol' Joe & Susan Lynn Barbee, and all the staff at Ol' Joe's B&B Que, North 55 (Campbellsville RD), Columbia, KY. (270) 384-2360.

2007-12-20 00:53:11 | Comments | Printable version

Letter: Adair Marine at NC post finds it is a small (Ski) world

Empty can is clue to identifying fellow South Central Kentuckian far from home

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

Our son, Lance CPL Daniel Kermeen, is currently stationed at Camp LeJuene in Jacksonville, North Carolina. A couple of months ago he was asked to help another Marine so he jumped into the guy's personal vehicle only to see an empty can of Ski on the dashboard! That fellow was from Green County and knew Daniel's dad.

Then, just tonight, Daniel & Tavon went to rent a movie and saw Adair County plates on a red pickup truck. He went back in and spoke to the Marine named Chapman who apparently has family in Adair County!

It really is a small world!

s/Pam Kermeen

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2007-12-20 00:15:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback


Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 20
Happy Anniversary, Kevin and Debbie Reynolds | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Maxwell & Carolyn Hancock (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mitchell and Brenda Higginbotham (1969) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Sam and Jennifer Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Amanda Watson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Douglas Vaughn Hadley | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Emma Lacy Burton (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, James David "JD" Coomer (1992) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Michael Bardin (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Natalie Bertram | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Stephen Kelsay (1983) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wally Burress (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewis Lee Hardin, Adair Co., KY native (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carole Ann Karstetter, Columbia, KY (1944-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen J. Reid, Russell Springs, KY (1936-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Ann Miller Gaines, Taylor Co., KY (1934-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil Gilpin, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1929-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Clurell England, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1937-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Colonel Herbert B. Mattingly, Glasgow, KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Curtis Kay Morris, 75, Russell County (1943-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Delphene Wilson, Russell County, KY (1934-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dennis Michael Trentham, 71, Greensburg, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Freddie Wade Wilson, 75, Edmonton, KY (1942-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerline Finn, 85, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gilbert (Gil) Ephraim Kempf, age 85, Russell Co, KY (1930-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Bell Frost, Taylor County, KY (1952 - 2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Richardson, 65, Casey Co., KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herbert Otto (Herb) Stein, Jefferson Co., KY (1942-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Vernon Meeks, Jr., 58, Casey County, KY (1958-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Walker (J.W.) Burton, II, 78, Columbia, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Branham, Cumberland Co. KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Judy Heistand, 65, Taylor County, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kayla Cash, 22, Taylor County, KY (1990-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Judd Upton, Greensburg (1928-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orine Richardson, Casey Co., KY (1921-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ralph Creech, Russell Co., KY (1962-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky L. Coomer, 68, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rosa Skaggs, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Lydia Glass, 7, Taylor Co., KY (2001-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Lee Babbit, 69, Green County, KY (1947-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Terry Glen Milton, 62, Edmonton, KY (1959-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Woodson Lewis Milby, Green Co., KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, December 20, 2007
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
NoonCTColumbia Parks & Rec Board
The meeting will start at 7:00pm CT in the Council Meeting Room, City Hall, Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The Parks & Rec Board regularly meets at 7:00pm each 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Chairman Charles Grimsley. Members Donna Shirley, David Herbst, Greg Thomas, and Richard Phelps. | (ID:554, Comment)
Adair County Public Library Bookmobile:
Sparksville, Breeding, Montpelier, Glens Fork, Melson Ridge 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:644, Comment)
Adair County Food Pantry Open today
The Adair County Food Pantry will be open from 9:00am until noon today. The Adair County Food Pantry is now located behind the Prescription Shoppe and across from MLS Medical Supply on Office Park Drive in Columbia, KY. For information on how you could help the food pantry, please contact Stephanie Long at (270) 250-2518. | (ID:701, Comment)
Christmas performance at ACES for parents, students
At 8:30amCT, on Thursday, December 20, 2007, the ACES pre-school, kindergarten, and first grade classes will be performing for ACES school and parents of ACES students. -ROBBIE HARMON, Principal, Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728, (270) 384-0077. Achieving a Culture of Educational Success. | (ID:718, Comment)
Adair County Board of Education regular December 2007 meeting.
AGENDA
The Adair County Board of Education will hold its regular third Thursday monthly meeting at 7:00pmCT in the conference room at the Adair County School District central office at 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Phone: (270) 384-2476. The meeting is open to the public. | (ID:791, Comment)
Adair Fiscal Court will meet today at 10:30amCT
The Adair County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting this morning at 10:30amCT to 1) Open Bids, Revisions for 911 Building, and 2) Approve second reading of Budget Amendments. The meeting is held in the Adair Annex Building basement meeting room and is open to the public. | (ID:793, Comment)

  

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