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Daily News for Friday, February 20, 2009
Geo. Washington pays visit to kindergarteners Click on headline for story with photo By Shay Knifley, teacher Mrs. Shay Knifley's Kindergarten class had a visitor to stop by and visit. Ms. Micah Jessie, student teacher, has been teaching about "Our Country" and George Washington came by to visit on Friday, February 20, 2009. Mr. George Washington talked about his life and how important he was to our country. The student are Debbie Birdwell, Lisa Boone, Chase Burris, Trinity Carta, Zackary Curry, Anna Evans, Ayla Hagy, Zann Hiser, Paul Jones, Sophie Kimbler, Brianna Marcum, Audrey Marcum, Faith Martin, Jonathan Melton, Macy Partin, Billy Salmon, Justin Spencer, Jaidon Spires, Mikayla Stewart, Hunter Taylor. 2009-02-20 16:45:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Reagan Fletcher is special little girl About: Five year old Reagan Fletcher donates hair to Hugs U Wear To Reagan Fletcher, via CM: Reagan, We just wanted to let you know just how proud we are of you for donating your hair. You are a special little girl and will surely make another little kid very happy. The Adair County Clerk's Office 2009-02-20 16:36:57 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Gas Price Drumbeat: Knifley couple shops C-ville because of gas About: Gas Price Drumbeat: Won't even buy soda because of gas price To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Aah, it gladdens my heart to read more wisdom from another graduate of *KU (no not THAT one - the one with a single table classroom)! Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 16:32:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
UC Bank RFL rock concert rescheduled to March 14, 2009 The United Citizens Bank Relay For Life team's rock concert that was scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2009, is being rescheduled due to the illness of a band member. It is rescheduled for Saturday, March 14 at the Adair Co. Middle School Gym beginning at 6:00pmCT. The band is 8th Nation with Vengeance & Virtues opening for them. The cost is $5.00 per person with all proceeds going to Relay For Life. For more information, please contact Jennifer Redford at384-2265. 2009-02-20 16:24:03 | Comments | Printable version
Russell Countian faces charges in fatal Green Co. crash Update Friday afternoon, February 20, 2009: US 68 two vehicle crash near Greensburg, KY results in fatality Tpr. William Gregory Public Affairs Officer, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY Following yesterday's collision, John P. Greene was flown to University Hospital in Louisville where he was treated and released. Further investigation has revealed that alcohol may have been a contributing factor that resulted in a collision leading to the death of Russell A. Greenway. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 16:18:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
A Class Act will have RFL Yard sale March 7, 2009 The weather is changing a Yard Sale season gets in full swing. Here's one to plan to attend: Relay for Life Yard Sale at CWCSend your yard sales now by using any Contact/Submit button. 2009-02-20 16:01:34 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: So proud of Reagan Fletcher About: Five year old Reagan Fletcher donates hair to Hugs U Wear To Reagan Fletcher, via CM: Reagan, I just wanted to let you know how proud I am of you for what you did. I know your Nana is so proud to have you as a granddaughter and for the selfless act of donating your hair in her honor. When I first saw her in the hospital, she brought tears to my eyes, and when I see her now she brings a smile to my face. Reagan is very special to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. Best wishes always, s/Sheila Blair 2009-02-20 15:56:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Obituary: Freddy Burton, 62 Mr. Burton was a member of a large, respected Adair County family; he was a US Army veteran and was retired from Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company Freddy Burton, 62, Columbia, KY, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 1:43pmCT, after an illness. The funeral service will be Sunday, February 22, 2009, at 1:00pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Haven Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4:00pmCT, Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 11:29:43 | Comments | Printable version
Mark Walker to be noontime organist at CU By Joan C. McKinney, CU news and publications coordinator Mark Walker, assistant conductor of the Louisville Bach Society and director of music and organist for Saint Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, will perform in Campbellsville University's Noontime Organ Recital Series Tuesday, March 3, 2009, starting at 12:20pmET for a 30-minute concerting ending at 12:50pmET in the Ransdell Chapel. The program is free and open to the public. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 11:07:34 | Comments | Printable version
Gas Price Drumbeat: Won't even buy soda because of gas price About: To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I wish everyone in Adair County and Columbia would do what I have been doing for a long time. I quit buying gas in Columbia a long time ago. I refuse to give them my money, just because they think I can't do anything about it. I drive past their pumps often, and I would not even buy a soda from them. Angry? No, just the way I feel. s/Van Herron 2009-02-20 09:48:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Lots of birthdays today; lots of birthdays just added Thanks to all who are sending birthdays to share with readers of ColumbiaMagazine.com. There's several very special people in today's list. Since this time yesterday, 20 some celebrations have been added, including one list we loved: It had 12 birthdays and two anniversaries! We hope someone will send a list to break that record. Celebrations are easy now: Just follow the format of the ones you see in the list. To send Celebrations, just click on a 1) Contact/Submit button, 2) type in the names and dates you wish to post, and 3) send. 2009-02-20 09:34:18 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Curtis H. Pickett, 79, Greensburg, KY Mr. Pickett was a member of a respected Green County family, a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a construction worker Mr. Curtis H. Pickett of Greensburg, KY, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital in Greensburg. He was 79 years, ten months and 27 days of age. The funeral services for Mr. Pickett will be conducted at 10:00amCT, Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main ST, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Bro. Curtis Slinker will be officiating. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 09:17:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Some timely reading: Protecting Your Right to Know Kentucky's Open Meetings and Open Records laws don't just protect the rights of media, the laws also protect individuals right to know. To protect the public's right to know, the office of Attorney General Jack Conway has printed a booklet which is now online: Protecting Your Right To Know: The Kentucky Open Records and Open Meetings Acts. If you have questions about the legality of actions of local governmental units, the brief booklet may offer answers to your questions. The booklet includes details on how special called meetings may be held, how they must be advertised, what business can be conducted at special meetings, and what business may be conducted in "Executive" or closed door sessions and what may not be conducted away from public view. -CM 2009-02-20 09:01:18 | Comments | Printable version
Five year old Reagan Fletcher donates hair to Hugs-U-Wear Hair is gift in honor of her Nana, a ten year cancer survivor. The hair will help make life better for children who are victims of cancer Click on headline for full story, photo(s) Reagan Fletcher, the 5 year old daughter of Brian and Melissa Fletcher, had her hair Thursday, February 19, 2009, to donate to Hugs-U-Wear, a Children's Leukemia Foundation program. Jeannie Withers at Something Special Hair Salon cut the beautiful strands, which are being given to be made into hair pieces to be worn by children with cancer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 05:41:54 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Fri., Feb. 20, 2009: ACHS basketball hosts Hart Co. Celebrations Check CM Celebrations for birthdays and anniversaries today, and for the months of February and March. EVENTS: Spotlighting, in brief, today's events for Day 51 of 2008. 314 Days remaining in year.
For events in detail and to scan future events into 2009, Click here Court: Friday, February 20, 2009 No (0) 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. The Great Backyard Bird Count 2009 is still being tallied! Great Backyard Bird Count GBBC: The Observation is over, but Checklists for observations The latest scan of the listings for the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) early Tuesday morning, February 17, 2009 showed Columbia #1 in check lists of all communities in Kentucky, but no longer in the Top 10 in the United States. If you need help submitting your lists, call Barbara Armitage at (270) 250-2979, go to the Adair County Public Library, or contact the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce at (270) 384-6020. If you don't want to use the internet to report, the Adair County Garden Club will take your written lists and enter them for you.
<(ADV): What's Cooking in Adair County, KY, today: Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices.
OUR COOKIE FACTORY IS HERE: Fresh baked in the Magic Bob's Cookie Oven, 69 cents each/or 3/$2.00; Pig-out special, $7.99 for a dozen. DESSERTS: Banana Pudding. Phyllis Shirley's Banana Nut Bread. Sand Pie. Cheese Cake. Turtle Cheese Cake. And our wonderful $1 treat: Fried Apple Pie! DELIVERY: Yes, Bob's delivers. $25 minimum. Some limits. Call (270) 384-6774.NOW OPEN UNTIL 6:00pmCT each evening. Thanks for a great Saturday, January 31, 2009! -BOB HAMLETT. Next to Downey's Gun & Pawn and Downey's ATV's and Motorcycles. 702 Campbellsville Road, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-9833. Hours: Mon-Friday, 4:00am to 2:00pmCT. Sat. 4:00am to 12noonCT.BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Pick up breakfast sandwiches quick at Quick Stop. SPECIAL: Friday, February 20, 2009: Two big specials today:
BREAKFAST: Cooked to order. Served anytime. SPECIAL TODAY, Friday, February 20, 2009:ALL YOU CAN EAT CATFISH and COUNTRY HAM SPECIAL. One or both, all you can eat!For just $8.95! Choose one or the other. And get Baked Bens. Corn. Green Beans. French Fried Potatoes. Coleslaw. Potato Salad. Any other side. Hushpuppies. Cornbread. Works just like You Know Where, only it's right here in Adair County, it's Rerun's Quality: Simply the Best Food on Green River Lake, and you get it all for a little more than half the price you'd pay at You Know Where over in Sulphur Well. Also, SEAFOOD FEAST all day today: Pick from these great Rerun seafoods: Fish Meal $6.95, Shrimp Meal $7.95, Froglegs, $9.95, Oysters Meal, $8.95, Clams, $7.5. Side items: Fries/Onion rings, Potato Wedges/Spicy Fries, Potato Salad/Cole Slaw, Bake Beans, Hushpuppies. Meals come w/2 sides and huspuppies. Seafood Platter $9.95! comes with your choice of 3 meats and 2 side items & hushpuppies. SPECIAL EVERYDAY: BIG MOUTH CATFISH SANDWICH. The best. AT RERUN'S, the boy born to cook is Serving Simply the Best Food on Green River Lake! DESSERTS:Enjoy Rerun's HUGE Chewy, Chocolaty BROWNIES, only 50 cents each. Fried Apple Pies, a Rerun & Lindy Special. Great take-home treats. FRIDAY: Big Seafood specials. Friday, February 20, 2009 BREAKFAST: Chocolate Gravy and Biscuit. Juice/Fruit. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Cereal choices and toast offered daily at breakfast. LUNCH: FISH FILET on BUN or BAKED CHICKEN. Creamed Potatoes. Green Beans. Homemade Roll. Applesauce. Choice of Low Fat Milk. Salads available daily. Fruit and/or juice offered daily with lunch Ja Ci's Boutique Deep Storewide DISCOUNTS TODAY Order online Do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Westlake Family Practice is now open Mondays through Fridays. Dr. Robert Kell. Details: CM Healthcare Submit Your Classified Ad now, using our Contact/Submit form. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 04:54:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Computer classes at Adult Learning Center start March 3, 2009 Free classes will help those 55 and over learn basic computer skills, including how to send emails. Classes Tuesdays, Thursdays, March 3 through March 19, 2009 By Mary Ann Branham If you are you 55 or older and would like to learn basic computer skills the Adair Adult Learning Center is offering classes to help you. The classes will start with basics such as how to control and use the mouse, how to use the keyboard, how to send emails, how to use the internet, and how to save information in your documents and on disc. To take part in the classes, call the Adair County Adult Learning Center and get started. Free classes will be offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings 4:00pm to 6:00pmCT. Starting March 3, 2009, through March 19, 2009.Computers are limited. To reserve your spot, call (270) 384-4497. Adair County Adult Learning Center, 407 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY. 2009-02-20 04:22:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
LWC Mens Basketball beats Campbellsville, 66-58 Raider defense big factor in No. 15 ranked LWC victory By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director The Lindsey Wilson College mens basketball team scored the games first nine points and never trailed in beating Campbellsville (KY) University 66-58 Thursday night, February 19, 2009, at Biggers Sports Center. No. 15-ranked Lindsey Wilson College (21-5, 6-3 in the Mid-South Conference) built an early lead and extended it to as many as 17 points in the second half before hanging on for the win. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 03:53:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Letter: Background information on Bomar Heights name About: Wants information on naming of Bomar Heights To ColumbiaMagazine.com: My niece is a descendant of Robert Bowmer (born ca. 1740) and Chloe Collins Bowmer (born ca. 1749). Her lineage includes Robert and Chloe's descendants: Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 03:46:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
(ADV) Sourdough bread sold out; orders accepted for Monday Sourdough Bread To homemade sourdough bread lovers Just to let all our fellow Columbian homemade sourdough bread lovers know, this Friday's batch is already a sell out. But let me know by 4:00pmCT today, Friday, February 20, 2009, and you can have your loaf reserved for Monday, February 23, 2009. Thanks for the awesome support! Patricia Radford Willis The Dairy Dip, 114 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY 42728 (270) 384-4644 2009-02-20 03:34:44 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Wants information on 1989 ACHS Class Reunion REUNIONS To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I would like information on the 1989 ACHS Class reunion posted. When? and Where? s/C. Melson 2009-02-20 03:21:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
LWC Women's Basketball hands Campbellsville 1st MSC loss Raid defense holds CU to 24.1% shooting. Viktoria Krell gains league-leading 15th double-double The Lindsey Wilson College womens basketball used a strong second half en route to a 60-48 upset of No. 9-ranked Campbellsville (KY) University on Thursday night, February 19, 2009, at Biggers Sports Center. No. 21-ranked Lindsey Wilson (20-7, 6-3 in the Mid-South Conference) dominated the second half outscoring Campbellsville 35-19 and shutting down the highest scoring offense in the MSC. The Blue Raiders held the Tigers to 24.1 percent (7-of-29) shooting from the floor, including just 6.7 percent (1-of-15) from beyond the three-point arc in the second half. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 03:16:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
US 68 two vehicle crash near Greensburg, KY results in fatality A two vehicle crash on Thursday, February 19, 2009, on US 68 2.5 miles west of Greensburg, KY resulted in the death of a passenger in one car, injury to one driver, and the driver of the other vehicle being flown to the University of Louisville for treatment of his injuries. John P. Greene, 46, Russell Springs, was operating a 1994 Ford ranger eastbound on US 68, 2.5 miles east of Greensburg, KY, when he crossed the center line, entered the westbound lane, and struck a 2006 Toyota being operated by Sheila Martinez, 55, Greensburg, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-02-20 03:08:55 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Letter: Was touched by Shamarie Claiborne story About: In memory of Gypsy Claiborne May 1994-February 2009 To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I'm sorry for your loss, Shamarie and family. It's never easy and your writing touched me so much. I can tell Gypsy was greatly loved. That's the kind of love I wish for for each of my babies when I let them go. God will enjoy having her around now. s/Teresa Roy 2009-02-20 03:07:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 20 Happy Birthday, Annette Waggener Richards (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Miller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barbara Armitage | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brent Hatfield | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cindy Scott | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Deana Kimbler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Stanley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Heather Phillips Dudley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaiden Warren (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jody Richards (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lilly Quinn (2003) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lisa Spoon (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Case | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael England | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rhonda Bennett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Pickett | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Stearns Willis | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Thomas Williamson (1955) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Lynn Sexton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tina Burton-Sinclair (1975) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Frances Wilson, Columbia, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Gene Milby, Summersville, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marlene Taylor, Casey Co., KY native (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bradley E. Arnold, Columbia, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Geneva Richardson, 84, Liberty, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes Mae Thomas, Taylor Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret M. Sullivan Redmon,, Adair Co., KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michael "Booger" England, Adair Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pearl Bennett, Adair Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Kazimierz Rusek, Adair Co., KY (1922-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Gordon Lee Campbell, Burkesville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frances Smith, Taylor Co., KY (1919) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Duck) McBeath, Russell County, KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Ann Cooley York, Adair County, KY, (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edna M. Fairbairn, 92, Casey County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Maxie Bowlin, 82, Burkesville, KY (1932-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Dial, 64, Adair County, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Jo Bryant Jarrell, 66, Mt. Pleasant, NC (1950-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Maxine Ashbrook Hainey, 94, Russell Co., KY (1923-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bradford Earl Fields, Metcalfe County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Todd Anderson, Burkesville, KY (1969-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anastasia Szymura Lepiarczyk (1870-1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith (Don) Young, 84, Edmonton, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Y. Overstreet, 70, Dunnville, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kyle Trevor Burchett, 29, Russell Springs, KY (1991-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marshall Wayne Ellis, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matthias Conrad Kania (1875-1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Kelley Gosser, Campbellsville, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Steve Aaron, Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (1911-1960) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Violet Lucille Bale Graham, 101, Green Co., KY (1922-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Friday, February 20, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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