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Daily News for Monday, March 24, 2008
ACMS Jr. Beta club visits Summit Manor With one photo By Jamie McQueary The Adair County Middle School Junior Beta Club visited the Summit Manor Health and Rehab in Columbia, KY, on February 18, 2008 on a service project field trip. Various 7th and 8th grade students represented the club and visited with the residents, while also taking some small gifts that the students had brought in to distribute to the residents. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-03-24 17:09:37 | Comments | Printable version
Arson suspected in Greenbriar Road wildfire By Brandon Harvey, Public Affairs Officer, BAVFD Fourteen Breeding AVFD Firemen responded to a large grass and woodland fire on Friday, March 21, 2008, in southern Adair County, KY. The fire was reported just after 7 o clock on Greenbriar Road, at a location just past the intersection of Greenbriar and Chestnut Flat Road, eight miles south of Independence Road at Fudge Cemetery. Firemen were on the scene for about three hours battling the blaze. Arson is suspected. The Kentucky Division of Forestry was also called to the scene. 2008-03-24 16:33:28 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Cora Louise Henson, 86 COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Mrs. Henson was a member of a prominent, highly respected, North Adair County family Cora Louise Henson, 86, Campbellsville, KY, died Sunday, March 23, 2008, at 7:50am, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wadsworth, OH, on July 29, 1921, to the late Steven Alvis and Matilda Houston Ford. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, J.D. Henson, Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-03-24 16:24:51 | Comments | Printable version
Robert Burton plans to come to Bearwallow cemetery tour Hi Ed, Thanks for your quick post of my letter to the Magazine. 4:45 AM? Somebody starts early, don't they? Only minor correction:I am the great grandson of Thomas and Louisa. I have emailed Jason Harmon and it did not bounce, so the address must be right. If at all possible, I will try to get down there Memorial Day weekend for the Burton get together. Keep up the fine work in your magazine! Regards, s/Robert Burton Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-03-24 15:48:03 | Comments | Printable version
GAS PRICE DRUMBEAT: Notes Speedway differential Ed I just looked on the kygasprices.com and found out that all around us gas is 15-20 cents a gallon less than here. In Glasgow, the Speedway is $3.06. Seems like Speedway would give us the same break here. it has been $3.17 for 2 weeks already. s/Gerald Doss Wonder if they hear us in Finlay? -CM 2008-03-24 15:34:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Benefit auction April 18, 2008 for Wormy Powell EVENTS There will be a benefit auction held for McKinney (Wormy) & Joyce Powell on Friday, April 18, 2008, at 6:00pmCT at the Christian Life Center, located at Hudson ST & KY 61 next to Downey's Saw Mill. Wormy has been diagnosed with lung cancer and is undergoing treatments at this time. There will be soup, sandwich, drink & dessert for $5.00, followed by an auction. If you would like to donate an item or money please contact us at Golden Rule-Wilson at (270) 384-1111 and someone will be happy to pick it up. - DIANE BENNINGFIELD 2008-03-24 13:43:14 | Comments | Printable version
Good news: Let us prepare the fatted country ham! The prodigal historian reporteth; there is much rejoicing up 206! Jason Harmon will lead walking tour of Bearwallow Cemetery on Memorial Day weekend Ed, Sorry, that I have been AWOL for so long. I will be in Adair County for Memorial Day weekend. I am planning on a walking tour of Bearwallow Cemetery during that weekend. I was surprised that so many people showed an interest in the tour and our shared history. I hope it can become an annual event. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-03-24 12:33:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
(ADV) What's Cooking in Adair Co. today, Mon, March 24, 2008 Indulgent, devilishly delicious winter-warming food is available today BOB'S COUNTY KITCHEN & GENERAL STORE, 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY, Vester Community, Phone (270) 384-6774. MENU Hours: 5:00am-8:00pm, Mon. through Sat. Sunday, 8:00am-5pmCT. Today's Hot Bar: Watch for Monday's Hot bar. Breakfast (with Pie!) anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee! DAIRY DIP of COLUMBIA, Picnic at the Dip today! 114 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. Open 10am-7pmCT every day of the week. Call: (270) 384-4644 for carryouts or to expedite your order MENU. Special Today:. Deluxe chili pie and a regular shake for $4.50 OR a chili pie and a regular soft drink/bottled water for $3.25. DONUT EXPRESS - 605 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Nick Warmouth, owner, operator. Open after midnight every night until 2:00pmCT. Call: (270) 384-8903 for carryouts or to expedite your order MENU (Coming soon. Now under construction). Delicious Fresh Baked, Donuts Baked every day right here in Columbia. Glazed, cake, jelly-filled, plain, fancy and more! People drive from miles around to get them. Drive by and get some to take to back with you at work. . 2008-03-24 10:26:05 | Comments | Printable version
Update on Parker Hunt: He's off machines now To read previous report on small child who had heart transplant, Click Here By Lee Ann Jessee Please keep him in your prayers as God continues to work miracles with this little boy. We have received good news from Ernie about Parker Hunt. As of Sunday morning Parker was off all machines and sitting up in the bed eating popsicles! The doctors are very happy with his progress. Ernie said that the heart was a perfect match and everything looks good. Parker will probably be in the hospital for two weeks and then at home for three months in isolation because of a low immune system. Thanks for continuing to keep him in your prayers. 2008-03-24 09:32:37 | Comments | Printable version
Thanks from Adair Jaycees to all who helped Easter Egg Hunt The Adair County Jaycees would like to thank the following businesses and people for the donations and much needed help that made the 2008 Eighth Annual Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt a success: Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin, Ann Melton, IGA, Grants Chiropractic, Medicine Shoppe, Sonic, McDonalds of Columbia, Bargers Insurance, Subway of Columbia, Lees Famous Recipe, Hancock Tires, Julias Flower Garden, Edward Jones Financial Services, Dog Gone Classy, Jefferies Hardware and Showcase Gallery, Nations Medicines, Bank Of Columbia, Ron Heath, Also: Thomas Photography, Dr. Janice Coffey, Grimsley Jewelry, Pizza Hut, Dairy Dip, Taco Bell, Farm Bureau South - Ernie Rodgers, Farm Bureau North - Michelle Lewis, Stotts Phelps McQueary Funeral Home, A-1 Auto, Taras Hair Salon, Wal-Mart, Ellen Zornes, Hallmark, Movie Warehouse, Asa Swan, Toni Burton, Sharon Burton, Mildred Thomas, and All Jay Cees that were there to help. - GREG THOMAS, Public Affairs Officer, Adair County Jaycees. 2008-03-24 09:04:25 | Comments | Printable version
(ADV) DONUT EXPRESS (MENU) See PHOTO BASIC MENU Below , Effective March 24, 2008,. COME GET SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY'S BEST DONUTS RIGHT NOW! We're open now, every day of the week from midnight to 2:00pm in the afternoon CT< with a great selection of delicious donuts. When you've got the craving, come by 605 Farirground Street, next to the Adair County Fairgrounds, Columbia, KY, or call (270) 384-8903 for large order carry-outs. 2008-03-24 08:31:10 | Comments | Printable version
Lost a kitten in downtown Columbia? Has anyone lost a furry, black mature kitten with four white paws and a white throat? It is in the downtown area of Columbia now and is crying to go home. Call 270-250-2854. 2008-03-24 07:23:15 | Comments | Printable version
Skywarn weather class is tonight! Monday March 24, 2008 Celebrities will be here, including WBKO weatherman Chris Allen, Joe Sullivan. Meeting will be in big Adair Courthouse Annex meeting room. Everyone is invited to come join the party. Officals want every organization in county to be represented with a least one member present. Related photo, Adair County Mesonet Weather station EVENTS There will be a free Skywarn weather class in the basement of the Adair County Courthouse Annex, tonight, Greg Thomas, Adair County Emergency Management Director, has announced. The class will be held Monday, March 24, 2008, at 6:00pmCT. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-03-24 05:57:14 | Comments | Printable version
GIGO Diary, for 2008-03-23: Vampire hunt to save electricity You may be able to add savings of 10% off high electric bills with the energy savings tips below By Barbara Armitage GIGO Diary of a Recycler: Everyday we are going to follow my garbage to see just how close I can come to eliminating my contribution the landfills in America Today is Sunday March 23, 2008. Posted 2008-03-24. Click Here for yesterday's GIGO Diary. When youre sick and cant sleep at night you notice a lot of stuff that you never notice during the day. Like the fact that our old house makes a lot of little noises and of course vampires. No dont call EMS Im not halucinating there really are vampires in my house and in your house too. Not the I vant to drink your blood kind the energy sucking kind. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2008-03-24 05:56:07 | Comments | Printable version
Worship Encounter at New Life for Nations, March 29, 2008 On Saturday morning at, March 29, 2008, at 9:30am-12:00noonCT there will be a Worship Encounter featuring Dr. Keith Duncan of His Call Ministries. If you are involved in any aspect of music in your church, you must attend this seminar. There is no registration fee but please call to register. Pastors Gerald and LaVerne Reliford invite everyone to attend.Call (270) 384-5306 for more information. New life for the Nations is located on North KY 55, Columbia, KY. -PASTOR GERALD RELIFORD. 2008-03-24 05:22:18 | Comments | Printable version
Youth Encounter at New Life for Nations March 28, 2008 Friday night, March 28, 2008, there will be a Youth Encounter at New Life for the Nations. The Christian band "Delivered" and the dance ministry of Cassey Stutz along with the New Life Chosen 4 Him will be featured. Service begins at 6:30pmCT. Call Ricardo Hughes at (270) 385-9991. -PASTOR GERALD RELIFORD. 2008-03-24 05:21:37 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Mon. March 24, 2008: Skywarn weather class at 6pm! Scroll to end of Today! for featured photos. EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 84 of 2008 (Leap Year - 282- days remaining).
ADVERTISING (ADV): Food, What's Cooking in Adair Co. Monday, March 24, 2008 BOB'S COUNTY KITCHEN & GENERAL STORE, 5097 Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY, Vester Community, Phone (270) 384-6774. MENU Hours: 5:00am-8:00pm, Mon. through Sat. Sunday, 8:00am-5pmCT. Today's Hot Bar: Watch for Monday's Hot bar. Breakfast (with Pie!) anytime. 40cent bottomless cup of coffee! DAIRY DIP of COLUMBIA, Picnic at the Dip today! 114 Jamestown St., Columbia, KY. Open 10am-7pmCT every day of the week. Call: (270) 384-4644 for carryouts or to expedite your order MENU. Special Today:. Deluxe chili pie and a regular shake for $4.50 OR a chili pie and a regular soft drink/bottled water for $3.25. DONUT EXPRESS - 605 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY 42728. Nick Warmouth, owner, operator. Open after midnight every night until 2:00pmCT. Call: (270) 384-8903 for carryouts or to expedite your order MENU (Coming soon. Now in compostion). Delicious Fresh Baked, Donuts Baked every day right here in Columbia. Glazed, cake, jelly-filled, plain, fancy and more! People drive from miles around to get them. . Advertising: Auction calendar
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Wants to hear from Burton & Bryant kin To My Burton Cousins! Would enjoy hearing from any and all Burton and Bryant kin. I am the great-grandson of Thomas M. and Louisa Frances (nee Bryant). Thomas was a brother to Ambrose and left Adair County around 1900. He and Louisa are buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. Louisa was the daughter of William H and Cyntha (nee Bryant). I believe she was the daughter of James Bryant and Ellender Powell. Robert Burton rbdbburton@insightbb.com PS: Also, would it be possible to correct (if I am wrong) my contact info with Cousin Jason (Harmon)? If groveling is necessary, so be it! :-) bjeharmon@hotmail.com. (That's the last we have. -EW) 2008-03-24 03:38:47 | Comments | Printable version
All red, all Kentucky in the NCAA finals? It could be with both Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville advancing to the NCAA Men's Basketball Sweet 16 in opposite brackets. To get the whole picture, here's a link to the tournament brackets at CBSSports.com. Click Here 2008-03-24 03:33:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
John Adair Academic Team places 1st in FPS in 10th Region! By Mary A. McQuaide Way to go team!!! On Saturday, March 22, John Adair's Academic Team competed in the 2008 10th Region Governor's Cup Competition.The team came away with individual medals as well as team placements. Results are as follows:
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Two Siamese cats adopted To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Great news! Thanks to the ad in ColumbiaMagazine.com I have found homes for both cats! Thank you ever so much. You may go ahead and take the ad off now. s/Darlene Great news! The ad has been discontinued. We associated with a simonized cat once. Not the only animal ever here smarter than we were, but a real personality! Heather Evans has another great cat ready to go to a new home. PHOTO. Check out pets in CM Classifieds -ED 2008-03-24 03:08:02 | Comments | Printable version
Dottie Julian to speak to Woman's Club Tues., March 25, 2008 Travel to Spain and Morocco is subject. The Columbia Woman's Club will meet Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 6:00pmCT in the lower level of the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building. Dottie Julian will have the program with displays and power point descriptions of her recent trip to Spain and Morocco. All who attend are to bring an item for the silent action. Anyone interested in being a member is most welcome at this meeting. -VONNIE KOLBENSCHLAG. 2008-03-24 02:55:46 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 24 Happy Anniversary, Doug and Naomi Cave (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alisa Shirrell (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Amy Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Gilpin (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brandy Lawless | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byron Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Claris Sears | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Clint Aaron (1990) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Simpson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emme Moss | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, J. W. Houk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe Hale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelsie Stotts (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Khaleesi Derman (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary W. Stephens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Matt Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Ferguson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patsy Kemp | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phyllis Ann Sneed | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Runa Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sallie Cheatham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Hatcher | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Maggard (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Brockman | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sherry Hodges | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Timothy Kessler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Valerie Woody (1960) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, William Lonzo Moss | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Hendrickson, 83, Adair Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday Leonard Barnes, Campbellsville, KY, native of Green Co., KY (1913) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Stein, Taylor Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Tony Edward Wheatley, formerly of Columbia, KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cecil Lloyd Buck Casey Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Lee (Blue) Roach, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas A. White, Jr., Adair Co., KY native (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleatus Cordell Coffey, Russell County, KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Margaret Grasham, Adair Co., KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Grant, Russell Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Warren, Taylor Co., KY native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bessie Juanita Janes, Cumberland Co., KY native (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reva Maxine Whittle, Russell County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Anna Bell Anderson Morrison, Cumberland Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rethel Asbery, Casey County, KY(1916-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mae Wilson, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ivan E. Pepper, Taylor Co., KY (1918-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margaret Yvonne Gaddie, Green Co., KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Jean Frazier, Adair County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Warren Vaught, Casey Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Kail (Bob) Lewis, Cumberland County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Runa E. Willis, Adair County, KY (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dana Nunnally Sympson, Metcalfe Co., KY (1932-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Bell Pierce Thompson McAllister, Green County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Robertson, 78, Russell Co. KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Spears, 76, Burkesville, KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred (Millie) Wright Milby, Green Co., KY 1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Marshall Goode, 85, Adair Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Jo Case Sharp-Adkins, Burkesville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney Franklin Cox, 81, Taylor Co., KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Geneva Hayes, Russell Co., KY native (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harry R. Steele, 70, Russell County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Kay Higgason, 52, Greensburg, KY (1960-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lenuell W. Young, 85, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Murphy, 79, Adair County, KY (1939-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Raymond Lee, 88, Casey County, KY (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcille Schwerin Wardle, 91, Edmonton, KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Richerson, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny Wendell Buster, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ephraim Z. Burkholder, 61, Liberty, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Kelley, 65, Columbia, KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Otis Burle Collins, II, 60, Elkhorn, KY (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom A. Dulworth, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winfred Jolly Humphress, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory, Mr. Clayton Garrison , Green Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2008 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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