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Daily News for Thursday, January 3, 2008
Obituary: Sam Bivens, senior engineer at IMO for 33 years COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mr. Bivens was the senior engineer for 33 years at IMO. He did his part for his country in Vietnam and will be accorded military honors. He was successful in his career and life. Besides his family and work, his deep and abiding passion was sports. He gave unstintingly to Adair County football programs. He had adopted Adair County and Adair Countians adopted him. The flag at IMO is at half staff this January, in his honor. His wife, Donna Vanarsdale Bivens survives. A man who meant so much to this community, Sam Bivens, 61, 723 Mitchell Street, Columbia, KY passedaway Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 4:55amCT, at the Summit Manor Healthand Rehab Center in Columbia after several months illness. The funeral service for Mr. Bivens will be Saturday, January 5, 2008, at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Bobby Withers & Bro. Scott Ezell the officiating clergy. Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 6097. The family requests visitation after 3:00pmCT, Friday, January 4, 2007, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 21:56:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary, Zane Robin VanArsdale, 42, Adair Co., KY native COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES She was a member of the Greasy Creek Baptist Church Mrs. Zane Robin Powell VanArsdale, daughter of the late Raymond Powell and Emily McCorkle Powell, was born on Saturday, October 23, 1965 in Adair County and departed this life on Monday, December 31, 2007 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was 42 years, 2 months and 8 days of age. The funeral services for Mrs. Zane Robin Powell VanArsdale will be conducted at 11:00amCT, Friday, January 4, 2008, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Greasy Creek Cemetery. Bro. Landon Hadley, Bro. Wilburn Bonta and Bro. Mark Lile will be officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 20:34:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Firemen report to fire at Northeastern Wood Products By Donald Hare The Adair County Fire Department responded at 8:39amCT on Thursday, January 3, 2008, to Northeastern Wood Products. 150 Hughes Road in Flatwoods community of Adair County. There were 10 firemen on scene for an hour and fifteen minutes. the fire was contained to a saw dust dryer and the damage was to a smoke stack from this dryer. 2008-01-03 20:17:54 | Comments | Printable version
Gospel show, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008 at Dream Depot The Dream Depot will Kick Off the New Year We will be kicking off the New Year with a Gospel Show, January 5, 2008 at 7:00pmCT. We want to invite everyone out to get the New Year off to a great start! As always we are going to kick off the New Year with a Gospel show featuring alot of good talent! We like to get the year started off right so please come out and join us help make it the best year ever! We have a lot of great shows in the works so watch for them on the ColumbiaMagazine.com Events and Classified Announcements. Thanks for all your support in 2007 and let's make it great in 2008!!! Call in for your reservations at (270) 634-2894 or (270) 250-4064. Admission: Adults $6 Children 12 and under $4. -ELAINE BENNETT 2008-01-03 18:30:46 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering Delmer Upchurch: Many fond memories To Upchurch Family, Donald, Alice & David: I have very fond memories of your father in Russell & Co. Mr Upchurch was always good to me. My sympathy is with you. s/David A. Pyles Related: Click Here for obituary of Delmer S. Upchurch. Click Here for CM Letters, which include other tributes to Mr. Upchurch. 2008-01-03 18:22:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Country Corner Restaurant & Buffet Opens is Open Today! (ADV): Cordially invite to to the re-opening, TODAY, Friday, January 4, 2008! of Country Corner Restaurant & Buffett 2945 Liberty Rd. on East KY 206) at T.P. Cundiff Rd in Garlin KY Serving food good country cooking from 4:00am to 8pm, Monday through Saturday Great Old Fashioned Country Breakfast served anytime Big Buffet for Lunch and Dinner : $6.95 all you can eat Includes choice of 2 meats, vegetables, salad, dessert Every Friday & Saturday is Fish Day Phone # is still (270) 384-3533 The same wonderful food - Newly Remodeled throughout 2008-01-03 17:38:42 | Comments | Printable version
SCP Christmas Card reminds forester of trees needs Trees along Burkesville Street looked like trees, not tall bushes. Trees were topped; major need was prudent pruning South Central Printing Christmas Card By Billy Joe Fudge Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story We have progressed in many ways, but in this picture there is a great example of one way we have regressed. Look how stately the trees are standing along the street. They have not been topped. Therefore, the trees still look like trees and not big bushes. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 17:06:29 | Comments | Printable version
Jones Chapeler claims area is fine rival to Knifley, KY To ColumbiaMagazine.com Just wanted to let you guys know how very much I enjoyyour site. It's very informative with lots of cool pics and great stories. By the way, out on Jones Chapel Road, aka Jaybird Ridge, we consider that to be "God's country". A fine rival to Knifley. Thanks again for your wonderful contribution to our community. s/Patricia Willis Thanks for your kind comments about CM. I'm going to let wiser heads comment on the relative fine points of these two extraordinary American communities. -EW 2008-01-03 16:50:59 | Comments | Printable version
Fender bender at intersection, Lowe's Lane & Jamestown Street COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM POLICE REPORTS Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story A a two car collision occurred at the intersection of Jamestown Street and Lowe's Lane at around 12:15pmCT, today, Thursday, January 3, 2008. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 16:45:55 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering Delmer Upchurch: One of finest men in Adair Co. To ColumbiaMagazine.com: We had known Mr Upchurch for a long time. He was one of the finest men in Adair County. Always had a smile and a kind word for everybody. We know he will be missed by many. The entire family has our sincere condolences. May God grant all of you comfort and peace knowing he is in a much better place. s/Floyd and Sharon Burton See also: "Delmer S. Upchurch, 99, member, Columbia Baptist Church" ColumbiaMagazine.com Letters 2008-01-03 16:31:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Colonel Wm. Casey sends letter about heat home to parents The following letter was forwarded to ColumbiaMagazine.com by Principal Patty Jones. A copy of the letter is going home with CWC students this afternoon, Thursday, January 3, 2007 Dear Parents/Guardians: We want to clarify the heating situation at Col. Wm. Casey. Before we left for Christmas break we began having trouble with the boiler system at CWC. Maintenance worked on it and also called in an outside repair service. A part that was required to get our heating system working at full capacity was needed. While we did (and do) have heat in the building it was not up to full capacity. However, at the time the temperature in the building was adequate. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 13:14:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Great news! The beautiful Aussie was saved, just in time To ColumbiaMagazine.com: The Aussie that was lost has been reclaimed, the owner did not see it on CM, I don't think he has internet. Purely by chance he showed up, and just in time! Thanks,s/Heather REMEMBER: A Puppy, Dog, Kitten or Cat Just for You Is Waiting at Green River Animal Shelter, 455 Jim Blair Road (take Appleby Drive off KY 55 at Columbia Church of Nazarene; Jim Blair Road goes around Adair Youth Development Center), Columbia, KY. Phone 270-385-9655. ANIMALS, CLASSIFIEDS 2008-01-03 11:57:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
TCHS Boys Soccer Boosters chili supper is Jan. 15, 2007 The Taylor County High School Boys Soccer Boosters will be having a Chili/Soup Supper on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, during the Taylor/Green Girl/Boy Doubleheader basketball game at the Taylor County High School Cafeteria. Tickets will be on sale for $5 beginning at 5:30pmET/4:30pmCT. Please help support the boys soccer program by participating in this fundraiser. - CAROLYN MORRIS, Taylor County Extension Office, 1143 South Columbia Avenue, Campbellsville, KY42718 2008-01-03 11:47:20 | Comments | Printable version
Alayna has great birthday party, the Day after Christmas Following a few simple guidelines makes otherwise awkward time great celebration, every year. 2008 was very special for birthday girl. Picture to prove it follows Lots of giggling girls were in attendance at Alayna Willis's 8th birthday party on December 26, 2007, at the home of Alayna's parents, Jeff & Patricia Willis, on Jones Chapel Road. Many people will ask us, "Isn't the 26th of December a tough day to have a party?" Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 11:25:28 | Comments | Printable version
Story in progress: The Colonel William Casey heat situation We are preparing a story on the heat situation at Colonel Wm. Casey. We are awaiting receipt of some requested information before reporting. Several people have written asking about why no story has yet been written. If you have comments, please send them to ColumbiaMagazine.com via the Contact-Submit button. Letters which may be posted on CM, are signed, are courteous and not accusatory. Thanks to all those who have e-mailed or who have called us. The number is (270) 250-2730. -Ed Waggener. 2008-01-03 10:40:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Remembering Delmer S. Upchurch: A Great Christian Friend To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Mr. Upchurch has been a great influence on my life and such an inspiration to be around. A great contributor to this community in many ways. He was a great Christian Friend. He will be missed. s/Darrell Overstreet See also: "Delmer S. Upchurch, 99, member, Columbia Baptist Church" ColumbiaMagazine.com Letters 2008-01-03 09:22:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Columbia, Adair Co., KY toll roads might be possible, soon Bill with exciting possibilities, changes to KRS 175B, pre-filed by President Williams for 2008 General Assembly consideration; link to bill and CM 1996 Armchair Engineers story, below By Ed Waggener ColumbiaMagazine.com story Huge locally initiated projects, including toll roads and bridges, might be possible in Columbia and Adair County and other smaller government units if a bill prefiled by State Senate President David L. Williams becomes a reality. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 07:29:33 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Thurs., Jan. 3, 2008: School Logo Contest open for entries Watch for School Buses today! Adair County Schools are running today, Adair County Schools Director of Student Transportation David Jones said this morning. Click here for New Year's 2008 wishes. Watch for New ones today. New Year's Greetings ad reminders will be posted throughout January 2008. There's still time to send yours. Scroll down to Photos at end of feature for "Today, Thurs., January 3, 2008" standout, stand alone, no story photo(s). Added throughout the day. Spotlighting, in brief, today's EVENTS for Day 3 of 2008 (Leap Year - 363 days remaining).
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Sports Round-up: Adair Co., KY, HS boys here, Fri. Jan. 4, 2008 Basketball: ACHS Boys. Girls. ACMS 7th, 8th Grades. LWC Men and Women. CU Men and Women The Amazing Adair County High School Boys Basketball team, now 11-3, will play North Hardin at home Friday night, January 4, 2008. Game time is 7:00pmCT. The ACHS Junior Varsity will play North Hardin JVs in the preliminary, which starts at 5:30pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 06:10:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
School busses run today, Thurs., Jan. 3, 20007 in Adair Co., KY JONES CHAPEL, KY: Thursday, January 3, 2008 at 5:17amCT: David Jones, Director of Student Transportation, said that Adair County busses will operate on schedule today. The bus drivers will start their routes at 5:30amCT, today, as usual, Mr. Jones said. "I haven't heard anything to the contrary." This announcement is posted by ColumbiaMagazine.com because of inquiries sent to us from a number of parents questioning whether school should be in session in the bitter cold. 2008-01-03 05:26:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Story reports Landmark Communications selling itself Company owns Taylor, Casey, Larue, Marion, and E-town papers, including Central Kentucky News Journal sold at newsstands in Columbia, KY. One-time Adair Countian, Larry Coffey, headed the company. Firm grew out of Newspapers, Inc., which briefly ran the Adair County News A story in this morning's, Thursday, January 3, 2008, Courier-Journal announces the sale of Landmark Communications, which operates the Central Kentucky News Journal in Campbellsville, KY and the Casey County News in Liberty in the Greater Adair County area. The story does not mention whether these two papers by name, but indicated that all the company would be sold, possibly in smaller pieces. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 05:07:35 | Comments | Printable version
Adair School District awarded a TIP grant for residency program For Gifted/Talented Language Arts and Creativity students, grades 5-8 By Charlene Bell Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Adair County School District has been awarded a Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) Grant for a five-day residency. The residency began today, January 2, 2008. The remaining scheduled days of the residency are January 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 16th. The Gifted/Talented Language Arts and Creativity students, grade levels 5-8, will be participating in this residency. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-01-03 04:36:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
(ADV) Mitzi's Sale offers 60% off, 5th FREE from New Shipment Mitzi's has received a new shipment of SheerShapewear Bras, panties, body shapers etc. in sizes from Extra Small thru 4X. These garments retail for much more on HSN than ours are priced. We are offering them for $20, less 60% making them $8.00 each. If you purchase 4 pieces, we will give you the 5th free. This means you get 5 undergarments for $32. plus tax. Come and try these for comfort and fit. All our regular clothing is 60% off, and all shoes and boots are 50% off. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 9:00amCT until 4:00pmCT, except Saturday, when we close at 1:00pmCT. MITZI'S, 303 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. 2008-01-03 04:08:05 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering: Delmer Upchurch To ColumbiaMagazine.com: What a wonderful article about Mr. Upchurch. I have very fond memories of going to "Russell Dry Goods" and buying clothes during my childhood days. Mr. Upchurch was always so pleasant and such a gentlemen. When my parents sold the farm and moved into town, they bought Mr. Upchurch's parents' house on Guardian Street. What a sad loss for everyone that knew him. Thank you, Von (Vontress Flatt) Price Louisville, KY 2008-01-03 04:06:05 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 3 Happy Anniversary, Dwayne & Debbie Martin (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Shawn and Kasey Bardin (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday Kelly Jenkins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ann Giles | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chase Gilbert (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christy Murphy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hailey Taylor Staten (2000) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jared Wheat (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julie Wilson (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kayla Riter (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Liana Critz | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Keltner (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theda Stone Morgan, Burkesville, KY (1941-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Sidebottom Madson, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lottie Stalcup Watson, 87, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Floyd W. Wise, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Wesley Adkins, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, B. Jeanne Layer, Taylor Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lloyd Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eva Mae Roberts, Casey Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Flossie Garmon, Adair Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margaret Hindman, Cumberland Co. native, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Midkiff, Taylor County, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Grace Beatrice Landis, Green Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stanford Jessie (Stan) Baker, Adair County, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Clifford Ray Sherrill, Celina, TN (1957-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Sherrill Randall Baldwin, Taylor County, KY (1963-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Luttrell, 89, Casey County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clayton Hunt, Taylor County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Ernest Hutton, Edmonton, KY (1953-2015)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Wray, 58, Burkesville, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wendell Jackson Hitch, 54, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marilyn Faye Lohden Staples, Barren Co. KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Louise Ennis Bertram, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Barbara Jean Marr, 79, Green Co., KY (1937-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James H. (Jimmy) Heathman, II, Russell Co., KY (1924-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Ina Ivadean Cox, Taylor Co., KY (1926-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlotta Sue Sanders Davis-Mayes, Taylor Co., KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Ray 'Chopper' Hall, Green Co. KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Joe Agostini, 42, Columbia, Adair County, KY (1975-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marybelle (McQueary) Flanagan, Russell Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Rooks, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Elaine Gray Chesser, 46, Taylor County, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Beverly Ann Petty, 68, Columbia, KY (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Catheline Raffety, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleda C. Hadley, 90, Jamestown, KY (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Coy Froedge, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Della Ann Smith, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Dooley Chappel, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Harrison, 86, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. David Williams, 65, Washington, Kansas (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lizzie Mae Harmon Veatch, 75, Adair County, KY (1945-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ray Webb, 94, Columbia, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sammantha Danielle McCarol, 20, Knifley, KY (2000-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 3, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. 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