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Daily News for Thursday, January 15, 2009
Two county officials doing well after medical procedures today CJE Ann Melton asks prayers for Assistant Lisa Lee and Fifth District Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey Adair County Judge Ann Melton thanked Adair Countians who have been concerned for two Adair County officials, Lisa Lee and Billy Dean Coffey. Lisa Lee, the Judge's Administrative Assistant, and Billy Dean Coffey, Magistrate in District 5, both underwent surgery today. Thursday, January 15, 2009. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 17:37:48 | Comments | Printable version
Sigogglin used as far away as Cloverport, KY About: Sigogglin gets more official definition from Breeding KY To ColumbiaMagazine.com Sigogglin is not just an Adair County word.As I was growing up in Hardin County I heard my mother say that time, and again, and she was born in Cloverport, Kentucky. I agree, it pertains to something bent, out of kilter, something not straight, off center, etc. s/John Nall 2009-01-15 17:19:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Kentucky positioned to be national leader in e-health From the Communications office of Gov. Steve Beshear FRANKFORT, Ky. - Gov. Steve Beshear and Lt. Gov. Daniel Mongiardo today announced that Kentucky is moving forward with the creation of a statewide health information exchange - an initiative that will position the commonwealth as a national leader in e-health. The move comes as President-elect Barack Obama is pledging to spend billions in stimulus dollars on e-health, an area that Lt. Gov. Mongiardo has been a leader in for several years. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 17:06:02 | Comments | Printable version
Family also saw small black pig on Oak Grove Road About: "Javelinalike spotted black pig spotted off Oak Grove Road" To ColumbiaMagazine.com: My family and I also saw the small black pig on Oak Grove Road on Sunday afternoon. My girls thought it was so cute, they begged their dad to pull over and try to catch it. s/Jada Kelsay 2009-01-15 16:58:16 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Mr. Marshburn wants to take pig matter lightly About: "Javelinalike spotted black pig spotted off Oak Grove Road"To ColumbiaMagazine.com:Sounds like one of the sigogglins to me! Ed, I just couldn't help myself! I'm climbing back on my tractor right now! If it is not one of them sigogglins, it might be a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig! s/Charles Marshburn Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 16:51:53 | Comments | Printable version
The Homeplace officers will be elected at annual meeting By Carolyn Morris The Annual Meeting of The Homeplace on Green River, Inc., will be Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 7:00pmET, at the Taylor County Extension Office, 1143 South Columbia Avenue, Campbellsville, KY. In addition to reports, elections to the board will be held at this meeting. Everyone is welcome to learn about accomplishments in the past year and plans for the coming year. The Homeplace on Green River, Inc. is an Adair, Green and Taylor County non-profit board that manages 220 acres of farmland and historic buildings on Highway 55, between Columbia and Campbellsville, KY, near Tebbs Bend. 2009-01-15 14:10:28 | Comments | Printable version
Javelina-like spotted black pig spotted off Oak Grove Road Animal looks like kind they have near El Paso At about 11:00amCT, this morning, Thursday, January 15, 2009, I spotted a black pig just off of Oak Grove Road. Reminded me a bit of our Texas javelinas. Is someone missing a pet pig? Or is it time to organize the Adair County Wild Pig Board, with card-carrying members?? Please note that this is in no way related to the wet/moist/dry conversation; I was an unimpaired witness. -JACKIE MONTGOMERY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 13:22:09 | Comments | Printable version
Homeplace on GR receives valuable antique farm tools Smiths donate sugarcane chopper, chestnut ox yoke, and antique seed grader to Homeplace on Green River, Inc. Click on headline for complete story plus photo By Carolyn Morris> Betty and Greg Smith have donated items from the Turner Farm in Green County to the Homeplace on Green River, Inc. for historical preservation and education. From the Cumberland Gap Stage Coach Stop and the Blacksmith Shop, they contributed a sugarcane chopper used to make molasses that were sold there. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 12:48:12 | Comments | Printable version
Burkesville man arrested after two found dead of stab wounds Kenneth Spears, 38, and Timmy Medlin, 45, prounounced dead a the scene by the Cumberland County Coroner. KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY, continuing investigation of incident A Burkesville man, Carl Spears, 57, 161 Red Banks Road, Burkesville, Kentucky has been arrested and charged with one count of murder, follwing an investigation by Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY. The Kentucky State Police were notified through Cumberland County dispatch at 10:00pmCST, Wednesday, January 14, 2009,, of a possible homicide at 3951 Judio Road, Burkesville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 12:16:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Sigogglin gets more official definition from Breeding, KY About: "Interest in education takes sigogglin leap in Gradyville KY" To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I have never heard it used as an adverb, but my mother used sigogglin as an adjective, and it meant crooked or bent out of shape. I have consulted with a Breeding grammar expert (Patty Reliford), and she agrees. s/Mike Akin Can't argue with a Breeding, KY scholar. Some very smart scholars came out of there, including the above named one. Thanks.Ed 2009-01-15 10:06:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
CJE Ann Melton, Mayor Pat Bell to speak to Chamber State of County, State of City addresses Click on headline for complete story with photos By Sue Stivers, Executive Director, C-AC Chamber of Commerce The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday, January 20 at 11:45amCT at the Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College. Speakers will be Ann Melton, Adair County Judge Executive and Mayor Pat Bell, City of Columbia. All Chamber members and prospective members are encouraged to attend. 2009-01-15 09:58:18 | Comments | Printable version
ACMS 8th grade players, cheerleaders to be recognized Homecoming also announced. It's January 22, 2009 Boys' 8th grade basketball players and 8th grade cheeleaders at Adair County Middle School will be recogized tonight along with their parents tonight, January 15, 2009, between the 7th and 8th grade boys' game. This will be approximately 6:00pmCT. Homecoming will be held at ACMS on January 22, 2009, at 5:00pmCT. The crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen will be done before the 7th grade game begins.Everyone is welcome to attend. -ALMA RICH, Principal. See also, REUNIONS & HOMECOMINGS 2009-01-15 09:35:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Great aunt learns of new vaunted status on web About: Welcome! Ethan Lane Collins To ColumbiaMagazine.com It is so wonderful to hear about becoming a great-aunt via your website. I check it every morning before starting my work day since I am residing in Madisonville, KY. Congratulations to Chad and Stacy!!!! Cant wait to see pictures! Love, s/Aunt Marsha Cook Wait no longer. A portrait of the handsome fellow is Here -CM 2009-01-15 06:37:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Trapping is used a wildlife management tool Trapping can help control nuisance animals such as raccoons, river otters, beaver, coyotoes; today's traps are designed with animal welfare in mind From Commonwealth News Center Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Frankfort, KY - While the number of people trapping isn't as high as in the days of our great-grandparents, trapping remains essential to today's wildlife management. "Trapping is used as a management tool to both increase populations and reduce populations," said Laura Patton, furbearer biologist for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "Kentucky's otter restoration could not have happened without foothold traps." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 05:52:12 | Comments | Printable version
Fan mail for Damon Honaker from The Pyles Chicks PHOTO To ColumbiaMagazine.com To know Damon is to love him! He is a very special young man who truly cares for others. God has big plans for this guy! We are so proud to be his friend. s/-The Pyles Chicks 2009-01-15 04:58:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Today, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009: School board meets Countdown to Tuesday, January 20, 2009: Five (5) days to Change. Inauguration of 44th United States President, Barack Obama. See INAUGURAL  Birds of Kentucky: ATTACK: "Found these guys out at the schools," writes Shamarie Claiborne. "Could not stop thinking of the great Alfred Hitchcock's film, The Birds And yes, it has been enhanced for all those looking from NAPA." Click for Links to Over 100 ColumbiaMagazine.com Birds of Kentucky Photos Countdown to The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 13 through 16, 2009: 29 days away EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 15 of 2008. 350 Days remaining in year.
For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here Court: Thursday, January 15, 2009 with: Six (6) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). No (0) cases in District Court (Judge Michael Loy). Click Here to check Adair Court schedule at the Kentucky Court of Justice Website. To visit Adair Circuit Clerk site, Click Here Click Here to access facts from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia about this day in history. CM SurveyTo see the Tally for Looking back 2008/Looking ahead 2009 Click here. (ADV): What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today: Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.
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Card of Thanks From the family of John Arnold Denton Many thanks to everyone for kindnesses during the time of the deat of John Arnold Denton. To those who came by or just said a prayer.A special thanks to David Martin and every one at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. A special thanks to Brother Wayne Keith and to the singers, Avery and Wanda Helm and every one else who had a part in it. Thanks. From BONNIE, JOE, LITISHA, RANDALL, AND BILLY CARDS of THANKS 2009-01-15 02:24:46 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Congratulations to Damon from Adair RFL Education Chair PHOTO To ColumbiaMagazine.com: What a wonderful thing to do! As the Education Chair for Adair County Relay for Life I want to say thank you to Damon for giving such a wonderful gift to another child. Damon is truly and exceptional young man. s/Jelaine Phillips 2009-01-15 02:09:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Damon looked like surfer dude with his long hair PHOTO To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Damon looks so handsome! I always thought that he looked like a surfer dude from California with all that pretty blonde hair! He truly is a wonderful kid, and I get goose bumps everytime I read about wonderful children helping other children in need. s/Rachel Bardin 2009-01-15 02:03:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: We need more heartwarming stories like Damon's PHOTO To ColumbiaMagazine.com I am Damon's friend Quentin's gramdmother. I have met Damon and very much agree, he is a very special young man. I am so proud of you, Damon. We need more of these heart warming stories. s/Barbara Slaven For many more letters about Damon Honaker, please go to CM Letters. 2009-01-15 01:57:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Interest in education takes sigogglin leap in Gradyville, KY About: "Fairplay historian offers new knowledge for In-from-outters To I just searched each and every page, 1 thru 1158, in the Dictionary of the English Language, for the definition of "SIGOGGLINLY and determined that the only place in which it may be found is the Fair Play International Dictonary and /or The-soer-us Can someone from those nether regions look it up and provide this Gradyvillian with it's meaning and pro-nounce-ation? s/Charles Miller Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 01:51:43 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Something has to be done about the Bypass Reader likes the CWB, but cites problems with CWB/KY 439, with lighting, with signage, with what she calls goofs on KY 61 North, and with crossings. About: Child flown to Louisville after crash at CWB KY 439 crossing To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I also agree that something needs to be done with the bypass. We wanted and waited for a very long time to get this bypass, some had even given up hope that we would ever get one. Now we have it. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-01-15 01:43:54 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for January 15 Happy Birthday, David Herbst | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donnie Henson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jennifer Gail Bennett (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joshua Murphy (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kris Knight | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lori Kelsey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Odis Sinclair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Russell Guy Perkins (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talitha Carvens | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Verla Miniard Barnett (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pershing "Pete" Murphy Adair Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Otha Kimbler, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dencie Morrison Royse, Adair Co., KY (1915) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John D. Melton, Cumberland Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Calvin Joseph Asbury, Green Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hallie Childers, Taylor County, KY, (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Fern Marples, Campbellsville, KY (1963 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Clark Roberts, Celina, TN (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, W.I. Rucker, 93, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John H. (Johnnie) Jones, Green Co., KY (1930-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Lee Wardell, Somerset, KY (1974-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alta Etta Grider, 93, Adair Co., KY (1921-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Louis Shepherd, Russell Co., KY, Adair native (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Adams Blair, 77, Pellyton, Adair Co., KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmy Hudson, 68, Russell County, KY (1948-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Cecil Key, 77, Burkesville, KY (1939-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kenneth Dee Dile, Green Co., KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mavis J. Ross, 84, Russell County, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Smith, 87, Taylor County, KY (1930-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Robin (Buzz) Rodgers, Taylor County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dolas McElroy, 83, Russell Springs, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Hooper, 54, Green Co., KY (1966-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna Marie Berry Lopez, Taylor Co., KY (1983-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Dale Cook Akin, 69, Columbia, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda A. King, 65, Russell Springs, KY (1956-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J.C. Murphy, Cumberland Co., KY (1935-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jason White, 35, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Cook Coomes, 79, Taylor County, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret L. Selby, 76, Adair Co., KY (1945-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Frances Williams, 91, Russell Springs, KY (1928-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Pearl Harmon Moss, 88, Summersville, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nell M. Combest, Columbia, KY (1904) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Frances Overstreet, 73, Liberty, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sara Nell Rodgers Murray, 81, Greensburg, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Frances Minor, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Suellen Haynes, 58, Taylor Co., KY (1962-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susie York, 77, Russell Springs, KY (1945-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Dell Long, 77, Greensburg, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wayne Cox, 60, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William E. (Eddie) Bright, 61, Elk Horn, KY (1958-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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