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Daily News for Monday, June 8, 2009
Tractor show time at Garrison Construction almost here One highlight this year will be restored International Mr. James Wilkinson used to haul bulk ice to Crystal Ice Co. in Columbia, KY Click on headline for full story and picture(s) Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The 13th Annual Russell Creek Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show will be held Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Garrison Construction Company, 6960 Greensburg RD, 7 miles north of Columbia, KY on Hwy 61 at Clay Ridge, between Columbia and Greensburg, KY. It's as much fun as a county fair, and admission is free. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 21:09:04 | Comments | Printable version
(ADV) Adair Farmer's Market open Tuesday, June 9, 2009 The Adair County Farmer's Market is your hometown source of locally grown fresh produce. The Adair County Farmers market is located at the parking lot of the Adair County Extension Service on 409 Fairgrounds Street in Columbia. Market hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 6:00 a.m. till 10:00 a.m. Vendors are certified in Good Agricultural Practices and proudly accept Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program vouchers. or more information, call (270) 384-2317.SPONSORED 2009-06-08 20:35:38 | Comments | Printable version
Fire destroys garage on Bill Turner RD, Columbia, KY By Donald Hare, Adair Co. Fire Dept. Public Affairs Officer The Adair County Fire Department received a call at 5:26amCT, Monday morning to 219 Bill Turner Road, Columbia, KY to a garage fire. Upon arrival building totally engulfed and flames and destroyed by fire. The cause is unknown at this time. The building belonged to Donnie Wall. There 13 firemen on the scene for 1.5 hours. 2009-06-08 19:47:39 | Comments | Printable version
Thanks to Columbian quietly making big difference Yvonne Kolbenschlag's work has revitalized area, one business leader thinks she deserves recognition By Sheila Hare I don't know if people know about the work that has been done behind Farm Bureau on Burkesville St. here in Coumbia. It has had a nice facelift and looks really good.We need to thank Yvonne Kolbenschlag, for all her hard work and success in applying for and recieving the grant. She has worked diligently for a year to get the parking lot striped, buy paint for the back of the buildings, clean out alleys, help get windows repaired, trees trimmed, replace light fixtures, just to name some of the different projects she has seen to. Thank you, Yvonne. 2009-06-08 16:49:40 | Comments | Printable version
Centuries old Mt. Gilead Baptist Church getting new building Mt. Gilead Baptist congregation is building new 6,400 s.f. - on two floors - structure. Parts of the old structure is 208 years old! Lively congregation has seen attendance grow in recent years from 15-20 to around 100 each Sunday. Groundbreaking ceremony unusual, and spiritually moving one Click on headline for full story with photo By Pastor James Walker Mt. Gilead Baptist Church recently broke ground for a new Church facility. Our old church has been there since 1801 (or parts of it), and as our congregation is growing in leaps and bound, we're outgrowing the building. So about a year ago, with much prayer, we set a committee in place to start plans for a new structure. It will be It will be 40 ft by 80 ft, with a full basement for Sunday school rooms and fellowship hall. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 16:40:03 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: David Lester Pike, 78, Columbia, KY Mr. Pike was a member of a prominent old line North Adair County family, a farmer, and a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church David Lester Pike, 78, Columbia, KY, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at 9:44amCT, at Taylor County Hospital Emergency Room, Campbellsville, KY. The funeral service for David Lester Pike will be Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 10:00amCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Marvin Janes and Rev. Travis Keltner officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 102 Mt. Carmel RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 2:00pmCT, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 16:21:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Chamber lauds Hadley Community Church initiative About: Saluting Hadley Community Church public safety effort To ColumbiaMagazine.com On behalf of the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to Hadley Community Church for taking the initiative to promote the address markers. Your actions may save your life or the life of a loved one. I challenge each Church in our wonderful County to follow the actions of Hadley Community Church. They are an example for each of us to follow. Blessings to you, Sue Stivers, Executive Director 2009-06-08 16:09:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights
Obituary: Tunce Willie Motley, 84, Campbellsville, KY Mr. Motley was a member of a respected Adair County family, and of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. He was a US Navy veteran and a farmer Tunce Willie Motley, 84, Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Adair Co., KY, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at 3:55amET, at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home in Hodgenville, KY. The funeral service will be thursday, June 11, 2009, at 100pmCT, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 4538 Cane Valley Mill Road, Columbia, KY with Rev. Thomas Vaughn officiating. Burial will be in Bridgewater Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00amCT, Thursday, June 11amCT, at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 15:57:44 | Comments | Printable version
Site News: This weekend, Print Out CM Yard Sales There's a new feature in the ColumbiaMagazine.com classifieds. Now a small button by each category allows a reader to print out a single category. It works in all categories, from Animals to Yard Sales, but was primarily designed to make it easy for a reader to print out a take along copy of Yard Sales. Last week, ColumbiaMagazine.com had one of the largest listings of YARD SALES classifieds in the history of the magazine. We're hoping a large number will do so again this week, and that you willl continue to include the name(s) of the person giving the yardsale, and especially, using the Street and Street Number for the location. As a bonus, CM now adds an Attention Grabber, a blue Address Marker with the ad. To place your free for individuals all-text ad now, for residents of Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Counties, use any Contact/Submit button. 2009-06-08 15:30:52 | Comments | Printable version
Cousin Caroline gets support from State Capitol, Frankfort, KY! About: Cousin hope to be at State Fair to cheer for Caroline To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Congratulations to my Cousin, Caroline Hardwick on winning Little Miss Russell County. Good Luck at State in August. I will be cheering you on! Love you s/Mylee Bell 2009-06-08 15:18:25 | Comments | Printable version
Band passes $100,000 mark for Parade fund! A donation from the Columbia Woman's Club and over $850 from the concessions at Dancing with the Stars 2009 have helped pushed the Macy's 2009 Thanksgiving Day Parade fund past the $100,000 mark. AdairBand.com now shows the fund thermometer at $100,902, leaving $39,098 to raise. On a daily basis, in the next 171 days, the band needs $228.65 each day. Coming up, Biking for the Band, on Saturday, June 13, 2009 2009-06-08 15:10:57 | Comments | Printable version
Cousins hope to be at State Fair to cheer for Caroline About: Little Mr. and Miss Russell County Fair 2009 To Caroline Hardwick, via CM We are so very proud of you! Hopefully we will all be at the State Fair to cheer you on! We love you! Dylan and Dusty Claiborne Proud Cousins! 2009-06-08 13:43:45 | Comments | Printable version
Recalls Chat Chowing's visit at Fairplay, KY About: Amandaville to outside world could mean a boat or plane ride To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Article on The Chownings sure brought back memories. Chat would often stop at my father's store at Fairplay and he and dad would talk, sometimes for hours. I thought that Chat was a very interesting man. He was quite simply, a gentleman. s/Dave Rosenbaum 2009-06-08 13:39:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Remembering Leoner Bennett: Families had happy times About: Obituary Leoner Bennett 89 Columbia KY To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Yes, Leoner Bennett was a wonderful lady. She raised a family on her on and they have all done well. Growing up in the Morris Chapel Community in the early 60s, We of the Marie Taylor family, spent a lot of afternoons and evenings together and we won't forget some wonderful Saturday nights in Columbia. Those were the good old days. Leoner will be missed. We send our love the the family. Glenda Taylor Evans 2009-06-08 11:36:23 | Comments | Printable version
So proud of Matt and Caroline About: Little Mr and Miss Russell County Fair 2009 To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Matt and Caroline: We are so proud of you! What a great job you did. Just can't wait to go to state. Love you, s/Dennis, DeNishia and Evan Selby 2009-06-08 10:40:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Saluting Hadley Community Church public safety effort About Saving Lives: Address Marker at Hadley's Community Church Ed, On behalf of the staff of the Adair County Ambulance Service, we are overjoyed that Hadley Communty Church is planning an outreach program to help install address markers for people. We appreciate the efforts by Brother Elbert Hadley and Patty Bunch. Our responding ambulances depend on these address markers in locating the correct address without any delays. We encourage everyone who has not purchased an Address Marker for their property to do so The address markers can be purchased for $10.00 at the Adair county Sheriff's Office. Thank you. Terry A. Akin, Adair County Ambulance Service Manager 2009-06-08 09:33:34 | Comments | Printable version
Gradyville Homecoming is this Saturday, June 13, 2009 REUNIONS Click on headline for story and picture(s), as added By Ed Waggener Bro. Bill Davenport, proprietor, announces the 3rd Annual Sparks Mill Get Together at 5109 Edmonton Road, Columbia, KY, in the Gradyville Community, on Saturday, June 13, 2009, starting at 10:00amCT and continuing until its over. This year, the mill will look more like it did when it was in full operationg. The mill tower was installed Friday, June 5, 2009, by a four-man crew from Taylor Services, Columbia, KY, including owner and boom truck operator Chester Taylor, highwalkers Bobby Wooten and Jeff Corbin, and project assistant superintendent Casey Taylor, under the general contract management of Bro. Bill. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 08:55:44 | Comments | Printable version
Fire hydrant flushing starts at 10pm tonight, Mon., June 8, 2009 By Dana Rogers, Supt. Columbia Water Department Columbia Utilities will be flushing fire hydrants between the hours of 10pmCT-2:00amCT, Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11, 2009. This is part of routine maintenance to help improve water quality. If you experience any discoloration please call the Columbia Utilities office at (270) 384-2006. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 2009-06-08 08:42:55 | Comments | Printable version
Oakwood No. 1, Somerset, KY, passes Federal certification Governor Steve Beshear announced Friday, June 5, 2009, that Oakwood Unit No. 1, Somerset, KY, has passed a certification survey by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Unit No. 1 is the last of Oakwood's four units to pass the initial certification survey. Oakwood, the state's largest facility for adults with mental retardation, is located in Somerset. The facility's current census is 195. 2009-06-08 08:08:38 | Comments | Printable version
Fiesta Mexico sales today help pay for ACHS basketball rings Boosters are raising money for Fifth Region Championship rings for the great 2008-2009 ACHS basketball team 1) With a percentage of the sales for June 8, 2009, at Fiesta Mexico, 819 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY and 2) Through contributions to: Championship Rings, c/oMark Fudge, Adair Co. High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY 42728 By Teena Young The Adair County High School Boys Basketball Boosters would like to encourage everyone to eat at Fiesta Mexico tonight, Monday, June 8, 2009. The team will receive a percentage of sales for the entire day. The money will be used for Fifth Region Championship rings. Rings will be presented to the following: Click here for rest of story 2009-06-08 07:50:40 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Monday, June 8, 2009: Hadley Community Church VBS Spotlighting in brief, today's events for Day 159 of 2009. There 206 Days remaining in year:
Court: Monday, June 8, 2009 No (0) Cases in Adair Circuit Court (Judge James Weddle). Sixty (60) 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 Read ColumbiaMagazine.com like a Daily Newspaper
What's Cooking in Adair County, KY Click restaurant names for hours, directions, and prices. 
TELL THE WORLD WHAT YOU'VE GOT COOKING WITH LOW COST, PAID ADVERTISING: To advertise your restaurant, or fundraising meal or your special one time event in "What's Cooking in Adair County," use any Contact/Submit button to email us at ColumbiaMagazine.com. Ja Ci's Boutique Shop Ja Ci's for latest spring fashions. Order online Do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Click here to read yesterday's "Today" feature. A note: You can keep going back, a day at a time, each time an older "Yesterday's" page is accessed. 2009-06-08 06:46:58 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Matt Selby, Caroline Hardwick Little Mr. & Miss Russell Co. Fair Matt Selby and Caroline Hardwick were crowned Little Mr. and Miss Russell County Saturday June 6, 2009. Matt is the son of Dennis and Nishia Selby of Russell Springs, KY. Caroline is the daughter of Tim and Jennifer Hardwick of Columbia. Matt and Caroline will compete at the state competition on August 20, 2009. -HOLLY QUINN 2009-06-08 06:13:17 | Comments | Printable version
Wants more histories like the Chowning farm story About: Amandaville to outside world could mean a boat or plane rideTo ColumbiaMagazine.com This story was wonderful! I believe the quest to learn more about Adair County communities is admirable. I believe there are a lot of folks out there with very interesting stories. I am anxiously awaiting the next one. s/Charles Marshburn Amen. Thanks! One note: While most Adair Countians would love to claim Amandaville, KY, the community with the stunningly beautiful Hopewell Acres, the farm now owned by Joe Chat and John Chowning, is in northern Cumberland County. -EW 2009-06-08 06:02:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Arrest made in Sunday stabbing incident in Knifley community Alleged perpetrator flees scene, but is located just across the Taylor County line by Taylor County K-9 Officers Ricky Underwood and Till. Case is being investigated by AC Deputy Sheriffs Mike Burton and Justin Claywell Special ColumbiaMagazine.com report Jose Gonzales, 46, was arrested by the Adair County Sheriff's department Sunday evening, June 7, 2009, following a stabbing incident in the Knifley community of Adair County. Gonzales had fled the scene on foot to hide in the woods, according to the Adair Sheriff's Department spokesman, but was located near the Adair-Taylor line in Elkhorn by Taylor county K-9 officer Ricky Underwood. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 05:55:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Remembering Leoner Bennett: A wonderful beautiful lady About: Obituary: Leoner Bennett, 89, Columbia, KY By Shannon Bennett On Tuesday, June 2 we lost a wonderful and beautiful lady. Granny Bennett was just that. She loved everyone she came in contact with. She loved sitting in her chair in the front door watching for who might just be coming up on her porch. It didn't matter how long you stayed, she enjoyed every minute you were there. On Monday, I visited her at the Westlake Hospital and she told me "I'm tired, I want to go home." I told her it was OK and I loved her. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 05:42:24 | Comments | Printable version
Flashing lights appoved for CWB/Greensburg ST crossing Rep. Carney received confirmation this week. Installation follows site visit with District Engineer Neil Shoemaker, Rep. Carney, CJE Ann Melton, Columbia Mayor Pat Bell, Columbia Police Sheriff Ralph Curry, and Chief Mark Harris. By Ed Waggener Representative Bam Carney has confirmed with Kentucky Highway Department District 8 District Engineer Neil Shoemaker, Somerset, KY, that flashing lights will be installed, maybe as early as this week, at stop signs north and south at the Greensburg ST/Greensburg Road crossing at the Columbia Western Bypass. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-06-08 05:34:54 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County raises $29,903.57 for 2009 Crusade for Children Click on Headline for story plus photos By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story The Adair County Fire Dept totals for the 56 annual WHAS Crusade for Children turned in from the three county fire departments at the Adair County Elementary School on Saturday, June 6, 2009 was as follows:
The brightest news in the turnin came when Captain Jason Upchurch of Knifley Fire Department reported that collections there were $1,742.42, more than double the 2008 total of $705.59. 2009-06-08 05:05:41 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for June 8 Happy Anniversary, Cody and Natalie Dobbs | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Jeff and Kristie Johnson (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Charles Barnes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, David August Lepiarczyk | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, George Kolbenschlag | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Judy Vance | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Julita Spoon | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Karen Keltner | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lana Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Norma Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ridge David Long (1992) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Robin Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Glen Canada, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Wayne Jones, Edmonton, KY (1948-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lynn McClister, Russell Co., KY (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Shofner, Campbellsville, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Garrett Gregory, Columbia, KY(1957) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Regina Bennett Wray, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James B. (J.B.) Day, Taylor Co., KY (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wanda Thomas, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ollin Reed Scott, Green Co., KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Kendall, Campbellsville, KY (1944) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Lester, Caseu Co., KY (1916) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Ballard, Cumberland Co., KY (1960-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rodney L. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1933-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ervin Junior Blythe, 53, Beaumont, KY (1961-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip William Sears, Liberty, KY (1951-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Oldeda Curry, 86, Taylor Co., KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jo Ann Coffey, 78, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roberta Atwood, 88, Casey County, KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fredia Roy, 56, Adair County, KY (1960-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darrell Ray Compton, 48, Green Co., KY/Adair native (1968-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jessie, 60, Edmonton, KY (1956-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ada Jones Antle, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1920-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Theresa Smith, 66, Adair County, KY (1951-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Walter Leach, 55, Jamestown, KY (1962-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard D. McIntyre, 83, Cumberland County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Coomer, 89, Columbia, KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Joy Chaffin, 88, Columbia, KY (1931-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Barnes, 86, Columbia, KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Wayne Cowan, 45, Columbia, KY (1975-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Clara Flowers, 87, Columbia, KY (1935-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delphus (Jummy) Bardin, 79, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donna Nolena Bryant, 74, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Alan Brown, Jr., 21, Prospect, KY (2001-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, J. R. Haggard, 90, Casey County, KY (1929-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeff Wilson, 59, Russell Springs, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny Ray (Pops) Walden, 70, Columbia, KY (1954-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, McIvor Newcomb, 89, Campbellsville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Norman Lee Coomer, 69, Metcalfe County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Peggy R. Bryant, 70, Taylor County, KY (1948-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sue Cravens Stivers, 86, Columbia, KY (1936-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Thomas Murray, 98, Green County, KY (1921-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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