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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
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Charles Marshburn on 5.9 Earthquake in Virginia

Charles Marshburn writes:
Wow! That is probably the strongest there in a century! - Charles Marshburn
And we wonder if any Adair Countians, anywhere, observed the quake.-CM

2011-08-23 18:31:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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Beautiful Oriental Lily grown at Tabor



2011-08-23 - Tabor Community, Adair Co., KY - Photo by Betty Coomer.
Betty Coomer grew this beautiful Oriental Lily at her home garden in the Tabor Community of Adair County.
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Lindsey Wilson College has 5 home games

Lindsey Wilson College Football Home Games Schedule

Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders will play five of its 10 game regular season in Raider Stadium at 820 Hanley LN, Columbia, KY, including the first game of the season, with Cumberland University at 7pmCT, Saturday, September 3, 2011.

The home game schedule:
  • Cumberland University, 7pmCT, Saturday, September 03, 2011
  • Belhaven/Jackson, MS, at 1:30pmCT, Saturday, September 17, 2011
  • Campbellsville University/Campbellsville, KY, at 7pmCT, Saturday, September 24, 2011
  • Kentucky Christian/Grayson, KY , at 1:30pmCT, Saturday, October 23, 2011
  • University of VA/Wise/Wise, VA, at 1:30pmCT, Saturday, November 12, 2011
Reminders of these home games are posted in ColumbiaMagazine.com Events.

Chris Oliver is coach of the Blue Raiders.

2011-08-23 17:54:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Cyclist was riding to post office. 9.4 miles from home

Gary Rose writes:
Hi Ed, Diane was on her way to the Columbia Post Office to mail a package when you caught her in the photo this morning. The round trip from our home is 18.8 miles! --Gary Rose
Comments re photo 41540. The Changing Face of Fairground Street Columbia KY

2011-08-23 17:41:02 | Comments | Printable version

56th Annual All Night Singing at Redlick UMC, September 3, 2011

On Saturday, September 3, 2011, starting at at 7pmCT, Redlick United Methodist Church, 3976 Mosby Ridge Ridge Rd. Edmonton, KY 42129., is having their 56th Annual "All Night Singing."

Any and all, groups or individuals are invited to attend. The church is providing refreshments! Everyone Please Come!! For more information please call Bro. Larry Lemmon at 270-432-0382. - Missy Lemmon

2011-08-23 16:14:17 | Comments | Printable version

Welcome! Kayleigh Paige Esenbock

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Michael and Kendra Esenbock of Lexington, Kentucky are excited to announce the birth of their daughter, Kayleigh Paige Esenbock. Kayleigh was born at 1:06pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. She weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Her grandparents are Mike and Lana Glasgow of Columbia, KY and Mike and Joan Esenbock of Lexington, KY. Her great-grandmother is Frances Glasgow also of Columbia.

2011-08-23 14:50:31 | Comments | Printable version

Extension office seeking bids for demolition of old residence

NOTICE FOR BIDS
The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service is now accepting sealed bids for the demolition of an old residential house located at 405 Fairground Street, Columbia Kentucky 42728. Detailed descriptions are available at 409 Fairground Street Columbia, KY 42728 during normal business hours of 8:00 am CT, 4:30 pm CT (closed 12:00 noon-1:00 pm daily) or by calling 270-384-2317. Bids must be submitted no later than September 23 at 4:30 pm CT in a sealed envelope to Adair County Extension District Board, marked "SEALED BID" September 23, at P.O. Box 309 Columbia, KY 42728. Bids will be opened Thursday, September 29, 2011. The Adair County Extension District Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids received. - Tony Rose
Not posted at Extension Service Expense

2011-08-23 11:33:07 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Fiscal Court Special Called Meeting Sept. 2, 2011

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AGENDA ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT
Special Called meeting, 9:30amCT, Friday, September 2, 2010
Adair Annex Basement
424 Public Square, Columbia, KY
  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
    __Harold Burton (1), __Daryl Flatt (2),
    __Sammy Baker (3), __Perry Reeder (4),
    __Billy Dean Coffey (5), __Joe Rogers (6), __Billy Rowe (7)
  3. Setting 2011 Property Taxes
  4. Adjourn
The meeting is open to the public.

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2011-08-23 10:26:52 | Comments | Printable version

Ruby York, Betty Overstreet, speakers at 4th Thursday Night Service

The Fourth Thursday Night Service, Thursday evening, August 25, 2011, at 6pmCT, at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church will feature a program on the United Methodist Women's Organization. Ruby York current district president and past president Betty Overstreet will present a program on the purpose and activities of the organization. We invite everyone to come out for the program. - Terry Partin

2011-08-23 10:13:51 | Comments | Printable version

Today, TUESDAY with CM, August 23, 2011

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2011-08-23 04:54:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Adair Farmers Market: Tues., Aug. 23, 2011 - 6am-10amCT

Open 6am-10amCT, Today, Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Watch here for CM Farmers Market Shopping List (just click Print on your browser), mark the items you want, and head on out. Or, just head on out. It's a great day at the farmers market.

By Caitlin Bunnell
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Here's what's at the Farmer's Market today at 6:58amCT :
  • Darrell Bunnell, Coview Farms, Coburg, KY:Mum Plants. Yellow Watermelon. Cantaloupe. Cucumbers. Hot Peppers. Okra. Zucchini. Yellow Squash. Eggplant. Red Tomatoes. Yellow Tomatoes. Cherry Tomatoes.
  • Caitlyn Bunnell, Coview Farms, Coburg, KY: White Bread. Wheat Bread. Zucchini Bread.
  • Holly Sinclair, Sano, KY: Cabbage. Red Potatoes. White Potatoes. Peppers. Cucumbers. Zucchini. Yellow Squash. Cherry Tomatoes. Plum Grannies. Hot Peppers.
  • Margie Rooks, Sano, KY: Lots of Watermelons. Lots of Cantaloupe. Corn. Red Potatoes. White Potatoes. Red, Yellow, and Pink Tomatoes. Plum Grannies. Cucumbers. Yellow Squash. Eggplant. Hot Peppers. Gourds. Acorn Squash. Butternut Squash. Sweet Banana Peppers. Red, Yellow, and Green Peppers.
Make this CM article your shopping list. PRINT out and circle the items you want, and hurry on out.

The Adair Farmers Market is open at these times: 6am-10amCT, Tuesdays and Fridays. And Open Saturdays, 8am-12pm noon CT. during growing season, at the Adair County Extension Office Parking Lot, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY. - Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Agent for Agriculture

2011-08-23 04:49:01 | Comments | Printable version

Russell Co. Rescue Squad membership drive underway

By Carrie Burton

Russell County Rescue Squad is having a membership drive to gain resourceful and energetic volunteers to serve their community.

Requirements are: must be 18 years or older, must pass criminal background check, and have time for monthly meetings, training and callouts.

Interested parties can contact Commander Bill Walton at 270-866-5561 or 270-566-2153 or any Rescue Squad member for an application or help with any questions.

If you have ever wanted to serve the Russell Co. community now's the time to become a volunteer.- Carrie Burton

2011-08-23 03:15:30 | Comments | Printable version

More than $3 million in agricultural development funds awarded

Adair County included in County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) incentives given to 11 counties totaling $2,217,575; Cumberland shares in supplement to existing CAIP's incentive total $277,275 for four counties

News from Governor's Office on Agricultural Policy

LOUISVILLE, KY. 2011-08-19) - The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board (KADB), chaired by Governor Steve Beshear, today approved $3,049,850 in 24 agricultural diversification projects across the Commonwealth during its August board meeting held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, during the Kentucky State Fair.

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2011-08-23 03:04:45 | Comments | Printable version

Rita Joyce Garner Hite, Burkesville, KY (d. Aug. 19, 2011)

She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Old Hickory, TN
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Rita Joyce Garner Hite, age 49, of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Friday August 19, 2011 at her residence in the Palestine Community of Cumberland Co., KY.

Funeral services for Rita Joyce Garner Hite will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2011 at 10amCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N. Main ST, Burkesville, KY. Burial will be in the Modoc Cemetery. Visitation will be after 4pmCT, Tuesday, August 23, 2011, until time of service on Wednesday.

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2011-08-23 02:27:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mrs. Vicki Sharon Grider Harper, Burkesville, KY (d. Aug. 21, 2011)

She was a member of a large, highly regarded Cumberland Co., KY, family
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Mrs. Vicki Sharon Grider Harper, age 56, of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Vicki Sharon Grider Harper will be held on Wednesday August 24, 2011 at 1pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 N. Main ST, Burkesville, KY, with burial in the Mud Camp Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home after 11amCT on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, until service time on Wednesday.

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2011-08-23 02:04:50 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries


Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 23
Happy Anniversary, Ray and Betty Miller (1953) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Austin Burress (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, B.J. Steinhilber | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brooke Bishop (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Carole Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chad Parnell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chuck Woodbury | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Donna McKinney Jewell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kim Perkins Barbee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Ann Keltner | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Makayla Marie Janes (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mike Ollery (1965) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ramie Hutchison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Thomas Hill | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Trinity Burton (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Wichita Owens | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aletta Kay Shofner Johns, 51, Taylor Co., KY (1964-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Arlon (Tick) McInteer, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Glen Selby, 85, Adair Co., KY (1938-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Rose, Cumberland Co., KY (1944-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Kerns, 89, Adair County, KY (1928-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Marie Walker, 94, Adair County, KY (1925-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ernestene (Shorty) Janes Kemp, 87, Adair Co., KY (1929-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fredia Corine Hadley, Russell County, KY (1928-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fuller Harding, 94, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary D.Butler (1950-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilary Ann Shuffett, Green Co., KY (1978-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.T. Bland, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jackie Wilson, 59, Casey County, KY (1957-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Allen (JJ) Jeffries, Jr., 36, Louisville, KY (1983-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeannie Norris, 71, Cumberland County, KY (1947-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeff Adkins, 36, Green Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jeffery Fugate, 58, Creelsboro, Russell County, KY (1961-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jenice Madeline Prater, 85, Russell Springs, KY (1933-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessica Ann Molter, 29, Russell Co., KY (1984-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Nelson Posey, Green County, KY/Adair County Native (1943-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence B. (Butter Head) Scott, Cumberland Co., KY (1938-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lewis Ray Davis, Sr., 70, Adair Co, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Curry Thompson, Adair County, KY (1919-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mike Ollery, 55, Adair County, KY (1965-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul D. Joines, 50, Casey Co., KY (1961-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Patterson, 73, Casey County, KY (1944-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronald Dale Wilson, 72, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sam Cowan, 85, Adair Co., KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon Lynn Crew, 36, Liberty, KY (1979-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Kay Hollenbeck, Green County, KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vivian Black, 92, Casey Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 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:13255, Comment)
8:00amCTAdair County Bookmobile in Knifley, KY area SCHEDULE AUGUST 2011 | (ID:13583, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral service in Liberty, KY, for Howard Ray Thompson , Casey Co., KY (1951-2011) | (ID:13858, Comment)
Branstetter Park 85th Homecoming Sunday, August 28, 2011
The 85th Annual Branstetter Park Homecoming, Sunday, August 28, 2011, will include a 10amCT worship service with Rep. James Comer, Tompkinsville, KY, given the welcome address. Kathy White will read the memorial list, and Carol England Chaney will sing, "When you Walk the Last Mile of the Way." The devotional will be given by Bro. Glen LaFond, Columbia, KY, pastor of the Beaumont United Methodist Church, and the message will be delivered by Bro. Roger Poynter. Sources include basic information from Gaye Shaw, Executive Secretary, Edmonton-Metcalfe Co. Chamber of Commerce Location: Map: Branstetter Park The trip is 35.5 miles from Downtown Columbia to Branstetter Park, with a driving time of just under one hour from the Columbia Square via Burkesville ST, Edmonton RD to Edmonton, and Tompkinsville RD to the Crossroads with KY 90. Branstetter Park is located nearby in just SW of the intersection. | (ID:13901, Comment)
11:00amCTFuneral services at Bible Baptist Tabernacle, 50 Bambi DR, Campbellsville, KY, for Ken Dotson, Jr.,, Taylor Co., KY (1967-2011) | (ID:13856, Comment)
NoonCTChimes at Noon. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:13863, Comment)
4:00pmCTACHS Boys Golf at Green County Country Club (MAP)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011, tee time approximately 4pmCT, at Green County Country Club, 158 Golf Course RD, Greensburg, KY. Under 21 miles, about 30 minutes from Adair County High School, 526 Indian DR, Columbia, KY | (ID:13834, Comment)
5:00pmCTEvening Chimes. Downtown Columbia, KY. Two Selections | (ID:13864, Comment)
6:00pmCTColumbia Womans Club drop-by get-together social at member home
Members of the Columbia Woman's Club will have an informal drop by social get-together 4pm-6pmCT, Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at the home of Jane Grant, 102 Myers Drive, Columbia, KY.Refreshments will refresh as we gather to get ready for the coming year. Any woman interested in being a member is cordially invited to stop by during that time or stay the whole two hours. The Columbia Woman's Club is a civic club begun in 1923; it is part of Kentucky Federation and General Federation of Women's Clubs world wide. Contact Delwin Blair for more information (270) 384-3552. -Vonnie Kolbenschlag | (ID:13726, Comment)
6:30pmCT Eunice Church of God August meetings, Aug. 17-26, 2011 homecoming, August 28, 2011
FULL REVIVAL CALENDAR
"The August Meeting" at the Eunice Church of God, 12515 Liberty RD, has been held longer than anyone can remember. This year, there will be more services, 10 revival meetings, starting nightly at 6:30pmCT, August 17-26 followed by Homecoming on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Marjorie Payne | (ID:13790, Comment)

  

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