I am going to miss my long time friend. i just can not believe that you are gone. May you Rest in Peace. - Tony Zinati

Ed: The oldest and largest flag maker in the world is in Pennsylvania. Their name is Annin Flags. They have on line ordering. - Gerald Doss

Me, too. Having lived in Northern Ohio, north of the great Ohio River where they say they have no accent (bosh), I always came home every summer to be sure to hone my accent so them Yankees would know that I wore my Hillbilly heritage proudly. -PBA-

I am very pleased to tell the readers of Columbia Magazine that the flags which are being sold in our great Walmart are made in America. They are made in New Jersey.

Some with the wood poles are assembled in China but the banners are made in the USA.

I guess they can't find a company in America to put the two together. Maybe some one here in Columbia can get that contract.

If you are displaying the flag and you want to do it correctly, Google ways to hang or display the American flag, You will learn a lot. I did.

Happy 4th of July to all People who read this great American paper.

We are a blessed nation. - Maury Lewis

Yes , I do agree with the California reader from Kentucky who didn't like to see the words that said someone was ran over. That got my attention too. Thanks, maybe that will be corrected from now on.--Frieda Yates

I, for one am proud of my southern "hillbilly" drawl and expressions. I know that I have a college degree, but I like in "my own little way" to let friends and aquaintances know of my heritage, whether it be from my expressions, or my Eastern Adair Co., Russell Co (with some Wayne Co influences thrown in) dialect of southern English. I deliberately let that show on the greeting to voice mail on my cell phone. You can give a pig a bath, spray it down with perfume, and after all, it's still a pig!! --Richard Raines

One of our Columbia/Adair Utilities District operators found an Electronic Time and Attendance System key card along with other cards on a retractable badge holder while he was at the new Commerce Park located off Hwy 55 North.

The badges and holder were hanging on the gate. They are from someone who works at Murakami Manufacturing. If anyone has lost their badges they can pick them up at Columbia/Adair Utilities District located at 109 Grant Lane, Columbia, KY.

Thanks
Jennifer Carter --Jennifer Carter

Ed, do you have any pictures of one of them aerospace trains this California lady'shusband drives? - Mike Newton

Let he/she who is without grammatical sins drop the guillotine.--

Your reply is hilarious. Although, perhaps "runned over" would be more acceptable. I am sure that a search of the "Dictionary of Southern dialect" would answer any questions. CM is great; keep up the good work. - Mark R. Bess

As much as I might agree in principle with The Californian, public beheadings should be reserved for those in the newspaper business who are oblivious to the term "homophone." If I read one more time of a car wreck caused by break failure; of someone carrying a pale of water; of bells peeling (which always brings forth images best left unmentioned in a family-oriented magazine such as CM); or of someone having a six-ton wench for sale (see previous parenthetical), I don't know, as Miss Jane Sullivan was wont to say, just prejactly what I'll do, but it just might draw a bigger crowd than the J.O. Russell will case and the string racing finals of south Russell County rolled into one. --A voice from the northern wilderness

• John and Joyce Wolodozki, McGaha, KY: Cucumbers, Tomatoes. Roma Beans. Yellow squash. Cabbage. Green Peppers. Green Tomatoes.
• Darrell Bunnell, Coview Farms, Coburg, KY: A good assortment of Flower and Herb Plants. Fresh Cut Flowers. Broccoli. Small Heads of Cabbage. Green Onions. Potatoes. Fresh Pork including Sausage. Fresh Chicken.
• Caitlyn Bunnell, Coview Farms, Coburg, KY; New! Yellow Squash Bread. It's really good and she has samples! And she has Lemon Bread, Zucchini Bread, White Bread and Wheat Bread - all fresh baked and delicious.
• Myra Harrison, Yellow Hammer Farms, Greater Fairplay, KY:
Cabbage. Yellow Squash. and Fresh Basil.
• Holly Sinclair, Sano, KY: Dark Red and Light Red and White Sweet Potato Plants. Pepper and Tomato Plants. Green Onions. Potatoes.
• Margie Rooks, Sano, KY: Red potatoes. White Potatoes. Cucumbers. Yellow Squash. Beets. Cabbage. Onions

From Adair County High School
Seniors: Luke Maupin, Ryan Montgomery, Jake Leibeck, Aaron Bradshaw, Candace Blackwelder.
Juniors: Eddie Franklin, Jr., Kyle Mann, Audra Turner, Ashley Neat
Sophomores: Heather Jackson, Emmalee Baker, Roslin Wilson, Abby Walker, Alison Feese, Alex Durham
Freshmen: Matt Rogers, Kyle Castaneda, Sydney Bright, Leane Blackwelder

This list was presented to the board by Brett Reliford

From Adair County Middle School
Sarah McQuaide, Amber Turner, Rebecca Montgomery, Tiara Holmes, Hannah BurnettTimothy Watson, Anna Parson, Jessi Taylor, Laura Akin, Brittany Curry, Alan Godsey, Jamie Neat, Holdyn Vance, Aaran Taylor, Shelby Smith, Courtney Green, Spring Taylor, Jamie Rodgers.

This list was submitted to the board by Sherry Stotts.

2010 Chevy Malibu for sale: I have a 2010 Chevy Malibu for sale. Exterior is Silver with chrome accents. Interior is black and grey. Runs perfect, only 41,000 miles. The car has a KY rebuilt title. The car was hit lightly on the left side, but professionally repaired by a local body shop.The car is an Automatic, has ice cold Air conditioning, and all power options including: steering wheel controls, power door locks, power windows, power seats, and Paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The paint and body are in excellent condition. It has been serviced well and just had a recent oil change. If you have any other questions please call (270) 634-4752 or text stephens2628@lindsey.edu. -Danielle Bennett

Our family is grateful that your on-line magazine exists. It is very comforting to find information that is presented in such a way that we do not have to worry about something blatantly embarrassing appearing on screen that makes us blush, or needing to be concerned about grandchildren nearby seeing what their eyes do not need to view. Thank you for all the stories and pictures of families, school events, churches worshiping, local meetings, children enjoying the wonder of the simple things of life, animals of all types sharing our community, plus the abundance of neighbors helping neighbors in all types of situations. We are not native to Kentucky, but we are grateful to share what you have so much of in Adair County - people who care about one another and who take pride in their community. - Steve and Cheryl Strodtman

After reading two (CM-area county) newspaper accounts of someone "being ran over," I can't take it anymore!!!

One paper used the offending grammar in three different places: the HEADLINE, the caption on the photo and in the body of the story. Another paper has consistently written: "He was ran over...."

Since I'm not there to personally behead these two editors, maybe you can help me out. I'd surely appreciate it!

Thanks,

Former student of Miss Frances Russell

P.S. Even my husband -- an aerospace engineer, who always says "he has went," (which sends me into a rage) - caught this one.