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Daily News for
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
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Happy Pebbles is enjoying new home in Kentucky

Wally Burress writes:
Looks like Pebbles has adapted to his or her new home in Kentucky very well as the photo shows a horse content and in perfect health !! Wally - Wally Burress
Comments re photo 41461 Whitehurst Diaries Pebbles the Old Horse

2011-08-16 17:16:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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Whitehurst Diaries: Pebbles the Old Horse



2011-08-16 - Old Gradyville RD, Gradyville, KY - Photo by Sharon Whitehurst.
Pebbles the Old Horse is actually posing for a photo, in a setting which speaks of the magic of life in our idyllic little valley. Pebble's old scabby apple tree doesn't offer much fruit, but it provides a shady place for a water tub. -Sharon Whitehurst
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Lindsey Wilson Women's Soccer Ranked No. 6 in NAIA Preseason Coaches' Poll

Blue Raider schedule includes six nationally ranked opponents

By Chris Wells, Sports Information Director
News from Lindsey Wilson College Athletics

COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson College women's soccer team is ranked No. 6 in the NAIA Coaches' Preseason Top-25 Poll released today by NAIA officials.

The Blue Raiders received 430 voting points from the 19 raters that represent the conferences, independents and unaffiliated groups across the NAIA.

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2011-08-16 16:53:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Florence Aldrighetti, Adair Co., KY (1927-2011)

She was a member of a respected South Adair Co., KY family. She was member of Pierce's Chapel Baptist Church, a retired factory worker and a homemaker.

Florence Aldrighetti age 84 a resident of Summit Manor Nursing Home in Columbia, KY passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at 1:35pmCT at the Westlake Regional Hospital in Columbia, KY after several months illness.

The funeral service will be Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 11amCT, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating. Interment will be in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, Columbia, KY. The family request visitation after 4:30pmCT on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the funeral home.

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2011-08-16 15:35:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Clan MacQuarrie Gathering at Bearwallow UMC a McQueary congregation

Event of the Kentucky/Tennessee Chapter of the Clan MacQuarrie Society will be in Columbia, KY. All MacQuarries (McQuearys), descendants, relatives and FRIENDS (this takes in everybody in Adair County) are welcome. -CM

By Greg Burton

The Kentucky/Tennessee Chapter of the Clan MacQuarrie Society (KTCMS) will hold it inaugural meeting in Columbia, Kentucky on Saturday, September 24, 2011.

For those interested in a golf outing, the first KTCMS Golf Tournament will be held at Dale Hollow State Park at 3pmCT, the day before, Friday, September 23, 2011, weather permitting.

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2011-08-16 12:53:36 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Heritage Association Annual Meeting is September 8, 2011

The Adair Heritage Association's annual meting will be September 8, 2011 at 6pmCT at the Adair Annex Basement, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. All members are urged to attend this meeting. Annual memberships are also due at this time. A single membership is $20, family membership is $30 and organization (such as a club) are $50. Please make checks payable to Adair Heritage Association. You can mail them to AHA, P.O. Box 963, Columbia, KY 42728 or drop them off at the county judge's office located on the public square. All dues at this time are going toward the historic 1884 courthouse project. For more information, please call the judge's office at 270-384-4703. --Lee Ann Jessee

2011-08-16 12:30:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History

Add Nolan Roberts to Adair Co. Whittlers Hall of Fame

Nate Dillingham writes:
I remember John Kimbler. He was my father's cousin. Also a whittler was Nolan Roberts, who was an Adair County bus driver for many years. - Nate Dillingham
Comments re article 46246 John Kimbler was a regular cedar shavings whittler

2011-08-16 12:00:29 | Comments | Printable version

Card of Thanks from Family of Charles V. (Sparky) Sparks

The family of Charles (Sparky) Sparks, Adair Co., KY (1961-2011) would like to express their thanks for the outpouring of love, respect and support shown during his hospitalization and death.

Thanks to everyone for all the prayers, visits, cards, food, keeping the yards mowed and all expressions of sympathy.

A special Thank You to the Fire Departments, to the Columbia Christian Church, and others who provided food at the church and at the Fire Department.

Also, a special Thank You to the firefighters of the Columbia/Adair County Fire Department, the Breeding Area Fire Department, and the Knifley Volunteer Fire Department, to the Adair County Emergency Service, Westlake Hospital ER, Bro. Raymond Martin, Bro. Terry White, Charlie Shaw and the staff of the State Fire Marshal's Office, Firefighters and EMS workers throughout the state, band members and special thanks Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Charles was a loving son, husband and Dad. He will be greatly missed.

The family: Trent, Tammy, Helen and Charlie Sparks.

2011-08-16 09:42:24 | Comments | Printable version

Concert on the Square tonight, August 16, 2011

The Hinge, from Campbellsville, will open tonight's Concert on the Square, in the 200 Quadrant of Downtown Columbia, KY, starting at 7pmCT, Tuesday evening, August 16, 2011. Singer-Songwriter Trevor Davis will follow. Trevor Davis is from San Diego, CA. Davis' most famous song is "Not Enough." He has sung the National Anthem at San Diego Padres games. The concert is free. Those who attend are asked to bring their own chairs. Sponsored by Cafe on the Square and Holy Grounds, the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association, and the Student Activities Board at Lindsey Wilson College.

2011-08-16 08:25:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

PUBLIC NOTICE: Adair County Schools Financial Information

The Adair County School District's financial information for 2010-11 is now online, at the school's website Adair County Schools / Learning for a Lifetime.

The documents are in PDF format and require Adobe Reader to access. From the following link: Financial Information There are the links to PDF downloads for the school years 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 with details on 1) Annual Financial Reports, Balance Sheets, and Vendor information.

There's this and so much more at the School's Excellent Adair County Schools / Learning for a Lifetime.

Feedback on how this system, which does reduce advertising costs for the school district dramatically, would be appreciated. Use any Contact/Submit form to submit.

This Public Notice is a service to the Adair County School District and to CM readers, not posted at Taxpayer Expense.

2011-08-16 06:30:19 | Comments | Printable version

Link: Dakota Meyer story on KSPR, Springfield, MO

Here's a link to a Dakota Meyer story on KSPR, Springfield, MO, datelined "Columbia, KY"
Retired Marine who'll get highest military honor says he's no hero posted at 11amCT, Monday, August 15, 2011.
Congressional Medal of Honor Presentation to Dakota Meyer, Columbia, KY by President Barack Obama at the White House will be September 15, 2011 Announcement

2011-08-16 05:32:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

(Ad) New item in Lost & Found

This just in:
Lost Monday, August 15, 2011: Hydraulic Cylinder, black in color, 3 ft long. Lost from back of pickup in the Columbia or Hwy West 80 area. Please call 270-250-4859 - Ronnie Grider
It's one of three items lost or found in today's CM Classifieds.

2011-08-16 05:21:43 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 16
Happy Birthday, Cheryl Claywell Wall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Grace Neat | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janet Biggs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Page | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Richard | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Pyles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jimmy Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joyce Youngs | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Karen Neat Gimber | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, LaDanna Gail Froedge (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Olivia Rose Jenkins (2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rylee Turner Willis (2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Simon Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alein T. Wade, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allene Collins, Adair County, KY (1934-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alyne Holman, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anavell Louise Burris, 84, of Jamestown, KY (1937-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony Ramsey, 67, Jefferson Co., KY native/Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvel Craig, Russell Co., KY (1915-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arvella Kearnes, Taylor County, KY (1946-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ford, 66, Columbia, KY (1951-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Jean Seals, 60, Campbellsville, KY (1960-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brady Button, 45, Glasgow, KY (1975-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carroll Benningfield, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles R. Fawcett, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donnie Wilson, Russell County, KY (1970-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eddie Hogan, Cumberland Co. KY (1944-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Estus (Eckie) Ashbrook, 76, Russell County, KY (1939-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Euzella Wilson, Russell County, KY (1933-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eva Myrtle Stephens, 100, Russell Co., KY (1911-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Sneed, 79, Columbia, KY (1944-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Arlo Neat, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jean Doughman, Taylor County, KY (1945-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jerry Butler, Sr., 64, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jon Paul Scott, 26, Casey Co., KY (1989-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Holmes, 73, Russell Springs, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Loran Lile Nunn, 90, Green County, KY (1928-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mac Douglas Amburgey, 41, Metcalfe Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marshall Lee Wheeler (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Christine Dunbar, Adair County, KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Youngs, 91, Columbia, KY (1932-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Hunt, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1930-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nancy Reeves, Taylor Co., KY, (1927-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Douglas Wells, Cumberland Co., KY (1957-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Payne Janes, 84, of Milltown, KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Peggy Elmore, 82, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ricky Blankenship, 53, Adair Co., KY (1963-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Thomas Land, Taylor Co., KY (1942 - 2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sondra K. Ebenschweiger, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Robert Price, Sr., Russell County, KY (1955-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tyhese Moore, 36, Campbellsville, KY (1986-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
6:00amCTAdair Farmers Market Open, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY
The Adair Farmers Market is now open at the Adair Extension Office, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY, for the season, each Tuesday and Friday, from 6am-10amCT. And Saturdays, 8am-12pm noon CT. - Nick Roy, Adair Co. Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources | (ID:13254, Comment)
8:00amCTGolf at The Pines: Men's Club Tournament Championship 2nd Round Play. (Times TBA)
The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club RD (MAP), Columbia, KY. | (ID:11650, Comment)
Adair County Bookmobile Pellyton, KY area SCHEDULE AUGUST 2011 | (ID:13578, Comment)
Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: Thirty (30) court case(s) scheduled to start in AdairCircuit Court. One (1) case(s) in Adair District Court. For latestupdates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the KentuckyCourt of Justice: AdairCounty. Also: CaseyCounty.Cumberland County. GreenCounty. MetcalfeCounty. RussellCounty. TaylorCounty.
| (ID:13812, Comment)
8:30amCTGrand Jury reconvenes, Adair Circuit Court, Adair Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY | (ID:13513, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral services at Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church, Russell Co., KY, for Rev. Donald K. Smith, Russell Co., KY (1945-2011) | (ID:13799, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:13810, Comment)
3:00pmCTKnife Swap at Columbia Masonic Lodge basement
The Adair County Knife Club will be hosting a Knife Swap and Auction, the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights of every month in the basement of the Columbia Masonic Lodge, located at the corner of Burkesville and Frazier Streets, Columbia, KY. Doors will open at 3:00pmCT. The auction begins at 5:00pmCT. There is no smoking allowed in the basement, but you may smoke outside. Admission will be $2.00 and concessions will be available. We welcome new members to join us. for More information call Harrison Moss at (270) 634-7137 or Willard Bryant at (270) 634-1657. -HARRISON MOSS | (ID:13233, Comment)
3:30pmCTACHS Girls Golf vs. State Champion Green Co and Marion Co. at The Pines
The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club RD, Columbia, KY 42728Tee time will be approximately 3:30pm CT. Tuesday, August 16, 2011 vs. State Champion Green Co. and Heartland Conference rival Marion Co. | (ID:13704, Comment)
5:00pmCTEvening Chimes. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:13811, Comment)
6:30pmCTAdair County Tea Party Meeting
Please join us and share your concerns and ideas for our county, state and nation. Location: Adair County Tea Party, Cafe on the Square, 212 Public Sq., Columbia, KY 42728. | (ID:13693, Comment)
7:00pmCTAdair County Jaycees meeting
Regular meeting, at 7:00pm CT, of the Columbia-Adair County Jaycees, at 415 Fairgrounds ST, Columbia, KY. The C-AC Jaycees meet each 1st and 3rd Tuesdays here at 7:00pm CT. -GREG THOMAS | (ID:13236, Comment)
Adair County School Board DOES NOT meet tonight
Re-scheduled to August 25, 2011 at 6:30pmCT
The Adair County School Board meets each third Tuesday at 7:00pmCT at the Board's conference room on 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Members of the board are Floyd Burton (4), Joseph Payne (3), Marsha Walker (2) Mike Harris (5) and Rebecca Turner (1). | (ID:13272, Comment)
Concert on the Square tonight. The Hinge, followed by Trevor Davis.
The Hinge, from Campbellsville, will open tonight's Concert on the Square, in the 200 Quadrant of Downtown Columbia, KY, starting at 7pmCT, Tuesday evening, August 16, 2011. Singer-Songwriter Trevor Davis will follow. Trevor Davis is from San Diego, CA. Davis' most famous song is "Not Enough." He has sung the National Anthem at San Diego Padres games. The concert is free. Those who attend are asked to bring their own chairs. Sponsored by Cafe on the Square and Holy Grounds, the Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association, and the Student Activities Board at Lindsey Wilson College. | (ID:13813, Comment)

  

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