| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 3D Mammograms Same Day Results Russell Springs 270-266-4189 Put Your Mind at Ease JEFFRIES HARDWARE WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SHOWCASE GALLERY Everything for Your Home's Beauty, Comfort & Convenience 384-2123 704 Jamestown St, Columbia www.jeffriessupply.com  Dr. Ronald P. Rogers CHIROPRACTOR Support for your body's natural healing capabilities 270-384-5554 Click here for details   
Betty's OK Country Cooking 270-384-5664 Campbellsville Road Columbia, KY JOYCE'S Hallmark Greeting cards - Fresh Cut Flowers - Gifts
270-384-0232
Crossroad
Flowers & Gifts 
Columbia Gas Dept. GAS LEAK or GAS SMELL Contact Numbers 24 hrs/ 365 days 270-384-2006 or 9-1-1 Call before you dig Visit ColumbiaMagazine's Directory of Churches Addresses, times, phone numbers and more for churches in Adair County |
Daily News for Tuesday, August 21, 2012
We are putting embattled hospital back on solid fiscal ground Comments on related from late last night: Court, Hospital Board, Banks give new hope for Westlake By Billy Joe Fudge Hear, hear! Congratulations to the people of Adair County. We, through our fiscal court, have now officially begun the process to put our embattled hospital back on solid, fiscal ground. I say officially because the people of Adair County unofficially began the process some time ago when we all became concerned enough to engage in a public discussion about the situation. Each citizen staked out his or her position and then we all collectively as a community worked our way through the democratic process to the point at which we find ourselves at this time. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 21:55:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Jim Caywood: Westlake rose to No 1 in my eyes - today After what he thinks is a allergic reaction to Niacin, he was treated at Westlake. He has accolades for the hospital - especially the ER and gives Celia Downey a gold star. 'She's the best,' he says. By Jim Caywood Somewhere in my ramblings I read that Niacin would help clean your arteries. It might do it...but be very careful if you take it. I picked up a bottle at a health food store. I'm 99% sure it's what put me in the hospital for a couple hours today with an alergic reaction after reading a link sent to me by my son Clint. I had forgotten I had taken it as I was more or less in a fog. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 21:26:22 | Comments | Printable version
Joe Hare: We saw the people of Adair Co. pull together Saving the Hospital. VFW Post Commander sends kudos to the Westlake board, Mr. Pyles, Judge Melton and the Court. Says its time to accept the tax, support the hospital, and show appreciation to the doctors and staff for the job they do.'We are Adair Countians and we can pull through this, but it will take us all.' Joe Hare adds. Comments on related story from late last night: Court, Hospital Board, Banks give new hope for Westlake By Joe Hare Personal Commentary If you were not at the Fiscal Court Call meeting today you missed a chance to see how the people of Adair County can pull together. Kudos to the Westlake board for getting to the "bottom line" of this problem we all have and for coming up with a feasible plan to come out of the hole we are in. As stated last week by Mr. Pyles it is not pleasant or nice, but is going to have to be done. Thanks to Judge Melton and Fiscal Court for the work and decisions made to help us keep our hospital. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 21:16:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Epicurean Kentuckian: Writer says chimicurri is flavor heaven Tami Wilson writes: MMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! Chimicurri= flavor heaven! Used to eat it on steak, then chicken, now, just about anything (eggs and tomatoes are especially good!). --Tami WilsonComments re photo 46350 Epicurean Kentuckian Grilled Chicken 2012-08-21 20:13:45 | Comments | Printable version
Court, Hospital Board, Banks give new hope for Westlake Story in progress
More will be added later By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court made perhaps the most courageous move in the history of Adair County tonight when it approved borrowing $1.5 million dollars to infuse into Westlake Regional Hospital at a time when a consortium of banks were threatening to begin talks on foreclosure proceedings as early as Wednesday, August 22, 2012. The courts action followed an earlier meeting of the Adair County Hospital District at which time drastic cost cutting measures were approved as recommended by new board member and Vice Chair Craig Pyles and new member Richard Grant by 3-0 votes, with Member Bruce White voting with them; along with the cost cutting moves, the board voted to ask for the loan from Adair Fiscal Court. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 19:33:56 | Comments | Printable version
WRH Forensic Audit Released We're trying to find the best way to make the 141-page PDF document available to the public. Please contact us by email at webmaster@columbiamagazine.com if you are unable to view the file. The 141-page report was prepared in February 2012, for Interim CFO Kenneth Doran by Lattimore Black Morgan & Cain working for Frost Brown Todd LLC. Update 8/22/2012, 4:45p.m. We've fixed the page rotation issue, and uploaded a new version of the file: WRH Forensic Audit (rotated). 2012-08-21 17:02:02 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Fiscal Court meeting moved to Judicial Center AGENDA Gale Cowan writes: The Special Called Adair County Fiscal Court Meeting scheduled for tonight at 5pmCT, has been moved to the Adair County Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. - Gale Cowan 2012-08-21 16:11:38 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Work This Out Trish Zatkoff writes: Very nicely put Dakota!! Now let's all calm down and work this out as adults...we are those? right??--Trish ZatkoffComments re article 53922 Official Dakota Meyer statement in response to ACHS Ag Department protest 2012-08-21 16:00:03 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Support your local hospital Peggy Fudge writes: I'd like to remind everyone to please support our hospital. As of this morning, it was still open and fully functional. I had to have a procedure done in x-ray and I could have gone anywhere in the area, but my doctor and I were in agreement that I should have it at Westlake. The place is clean, the lights are on, and everyone is as caring and professional as they have always been. Westlake has long had a reputation for providing an exceptional environment of caring. This has not changed and even if the facility must close, I have no doubt that the standard of care will remain high to the last. Please be supportive any way you can. And keep the employees and the facility in your prayers. --Peggy Fudge 2012-08-21 15:03:01 | Comments | Printable version
Crusade Bus Dedication will be on WHAS Our new bus, the Charles Sparks Memorial bus, Adair County School Bus No. 16, and the dedication segment will air on WHAS, Channel 11 televison during their 5:30pmCT news and their 10pmCT newscasts, Tuesday, August 21, 2012. The event was wonderfully attended by firemen and members of the Sparks family. - Alan W. Reed, Superintendent 2012-08-21 14:49:33 | Comments | Printable version
Official Dakota Meyer statement in response to ACHS Ag Department protest "The Adair County Site Based Decision Making Council is comprised of elected officials, who we, the people of Adair County, voted into office, therefore, expressing our trust in their ability to make the best decisions for the Adair County School System. I support each member of the SBDC and I support the Agriculture Department at Adair County High School. I am fully confident that these groups can and will work together to achieve a common goal that creates a better and prosperous future for the students and for all residents of Adair County." - Dakota Meyer 2012-08-21 14:30:22 | Comments | Printable version
Principal Young calls for Special Called meeting to take vote Mr. Troy Young, principal at Adair County High School, has advised me that he is holding a special called meeting of the Adair County High School Site-Based Council tomorrow, Wednesday evening, 6pmCT, August 22, 2012, in the gymnasium (526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY). The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a vote on reassigning a vacated position from Vocational Agriculture to an academic area. The meeting is open to the public. Regards, Alan W. Reed 2012-08-21 11:15:54 | Comments | Printable version
Virginia Black, Russell County, KY (1932-2012)  She was a native of Adair County, KY, and the matriarch of a large, highly regarded Russell County, KY, family. She leaves 21 direct living descendants. She was a homemaker and a member of the Russell Springs United Methodist ChurchVirginia Black, 80, Jamestown Street, Russell Springs, KY, died Monday, August 20, 2012, at her residence. Funeral services will be at 2pmCT, Thursday, August 23, 2012, at the Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 Main Street, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro. Carroll Egnew and Bro. Donald Hart the officiating clergy. Burial will be in Russell Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10amCT at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 11:12:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wendy Language in America is English Comments re article 53901 Principal Troy Young announces ACHS will hire Spanish teacher Wendyat janeshvac@windstream.net: writes: Ed, Do we or do we not live in America where the language is English. I respect kids for learning new languages, but that is something that can be learned in college, because the majority of the children will never use Spanish. Those that will need it will be the ones that go to college and begins their travels then. Ag is a class that teaches children about our beautiful land, how to grow things and replenish our land. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 10:21:50 | Comments | Printable version
Mike Newton: Parent representation not given respect Mike Newton writes: Seems like the parent representation of the SBDM council was not afforded one ounce of respect regarding the FFA issue hearing, then again the majority of the six-hundred citizens in attendance weren't either. Go figure - Mike NewtonComments re article 53901 Principal Troy Young announces ACHS will hire Spanish teacher 2012-08-21 09:48:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Ken Hill: Open debate foundation of this Country By Ken Hill Observations from the Hilltops of Hardscratch I recently overheard someone say, "Lately, everybody seems stirred up over everything!", in regards to various issues now facing our County. I thought, "Great! To actually have enough interested and informed citizens to debate these matters is a wonderful thing for a Republic that oftentimes resembles an Oligarchy". Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 09:45:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Raising Julia Ann Pickett was a full-time, full-town chore Reposted today in honor of Martha Berry It really did take the whole downtown to raise this Columbian, whose mischief kept her in the spot light and hot water from the time she was the star of the wedding at the Presbyterian church, to getting stuck crossing Burkesville Street in a culvert, to the beautiful, but unappreciated haircut she gave Benny Burr, to the disastrous first trip to buy bread at Kroger's: She was the kid everybody loved, who got in one scrape after another. Whose mother readily admits her brother is the better kid (anybody would have been she says with a laugh). The grandmother of today, with unbelievable humor when she tells her own story, has a powerful love for Columbia. "The people don't come any better and the love any stronger than we all had, and have, for one another. That's what made our childhood so special here," she says now. The story will have revisions. We hope you'll check back at times. And it won't be complete until Julia Ann Pickett takes over and completes a book, which would be, for certain, an American classic. By Ed Waggener Nothing in ColumbiaMagazine.com has ever seemed to connect with so many people as Billy Conn's picture of the "Birthday Party, ca 1952" which was posted August 14, 2007." It didn't take long for the identification asked for to come in, with very few errors from anyone. Now we know that the event was to celebrate the sixth birthday of Julia Ann Pickett (Thompson), on May 29, 1951. She remembers it like it was yesterday, and has identified almost everyone in the picture." "Birthdays were different, then," she said. "You didn't have a party every year. You chose a year and that was your birthday party year. I chose my sixth birthday," she recalls, and that is how so many of the town's most popular kids came to be there." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 08:36:40 | Comments | Printable version
Reader is looking for: Raising Julia Martha Berry writes: Ed, I am looking for the above named article in the archives and can't find it. I have your follow-up article but I would like a copy of the original, too. --Martha BerryMartha Berry: It's been such quiet days here in Columbia, KY, with skasely no news to speak of, that we're going to reprint this story, in your honor, in it's entirety. It's absolutely a classic. Would make a good Tv serial for the drama/videology departments at Campbellsville University or Lindsey Wilson College produce. Now searching. - EW 2012-08-21 08:33:42 | Comments | Printable version
Keltnertown grass fire burns acre of grass By Donald Hare, Public Affairs Officer Adair County Fire Department The Adair County Fire Department responded to a field fire on Monday afternoon at 3:10pmCT to Keltnertown Road of off Weed Keltner Road. There was around 1 acre of grass burned on property owned by Patrick Kahn of Edmonton, KY. There were 8 firemen on the scene for around 2 hours. - Donald Hare 2012-08-21 08:24:42 | Comments | Printable version
Telephone dispatch from Miz Victoria What kind of outfit is this? It was "Stotts, DYKES, and Hatcher," not "Stotts, Burton, and Hatcher." Try to get your tale right! - Miz Victoria, Greater Bliss Bureau Chief. 2012-08-21 08:12:44 | Comments | Printable version
Continues to use life skills taught by J.T. Coomer, Norman Grant Bill Henson writes: To the students of ACHS who support the 3 teachers needed for the contuination of a successful AG program. I used the things I learned in AG more than any other class during my career as a machinist for 35 years. I continue to use the life skills I learned from J.T. Coomer and Norman Grant every day in my ministry. The way you can use the democratic way to help your cause is for no one to sign up for Spanish, thus eliminating the need for a Spanish teacher. It is a right you as the student body have use it to your advantage. -Bill Henson 2012-08-21 07:49:50 | Comments | Printable version
Hospital: Not a matter of need but of viability There's no bigger fan of Westlake than he, writer says. But insists the hospital needs to save itself By Jarrett Miller Many may not remember but a little over 4 years ago our daughter was born prematurely and was born on the gurney in the Westlake ER. She was only 1 lb 6 oz and had little chance of survival. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 06:12:23 | Comments | Printable version
Troy Kimbler inquires about school hiring procedures Comments re photo 46344 For a Site Based Council meeting turnout was huge Troy Kimbler writes: Wondering whose jobs it is to hire teachers the site base council or the principal at the high school? - Troy KimblerTroy Kimbler - It's a good question. We're all learning. From what I know, The superintendent and the school board don't directly hire the way they used to, back when politics were simpler, when you elected a trustee (now a board member), and he or rarely she was supposed to get your daughter a school. The new way is, they tell us 'more better.' Hope someone can explain it with Great Wooded South simplicity, not government-speak. -EW 2012-08-21 05:53:30 | Comments | Printable version
Wants contact information on Free Siamese Cat ANIMALS Heather Grant writes to Michele Foster: I'm interested in the Free Siamese cat. If you still have it can you please give me a call at 270-250-3896, thanks soo much. --Heather GrantThanks, Heather Grant: We haven't heard if the cat has been given away yet or not. Hope you hear from Michele Foster or, perhaps, someone else who has a free simonized cat to give away. We'll be happy to post a want for one in CM Want to Buy, and you can add in your ad that you're only wanting a cat Free to a Good Home. - EW 2012-08-21 05:37:05 | Comments | Printable version
Shantilla Rexroat: Why is a recommendation a decision? Comments re article 53901 Principal Troy Young announces ACHS will hire Spanish teacher Shantila Rexroat writes: Ed could you find out why a recommendation is considered a decision? We all know that the board / superintendent can overrule the principal. It has happened many times in the past. - Shantila RexroatThanks, Shantilla Rexroat: I'm not sure any of the minions at CM Hq are in any way qualified to give an answer. But maybe someone better informed on school law can translate it from the obfuscating Frankfortese dialect favored by the Kentucky Department of Education. -EW 2012-08-21 05:32:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Comment: Totally agrees with Ann on need for prayers for WRH 'There is not a one of us in Adair County who can truthfully say we don't need a hospital here, because you never know when we might need treatment there for one reason or another. We need the hospital here for when minutes (no seconds) in getting to treatment could mean the difference between life and death. By Richard Raines Personal commentary I totally agree with Ann (Judge Melton's) request for prayer about the situation of our hospital. We have seen numerous problems come up in our county over the years that couldn't be solved without God's intervention, but with His help, the problems were worked through. I know there are quite a few people in Adair County who know how to get hold of God though prayer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 05:24:41 | Comments | Printable version
Has the real importance of the Hospital sunk in? Closure would mean much more than just the hospital - but a whole lot more, Barbara Hancock writes, urging support for the hospital and the other facilities Barbara Hancock Personal commentary I'm sure that I am one of many that has voiced an opinion about the current state of affairs. I have noticed that in many of the posts that most refer to the possiblility of the closure of this facility. But, I don't think that most of the citizens of Adair Co. realize that this isn't the only source that is affected. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 05:19:21 | Comments | Printable version
Victoria Pike's behind-the-scenes clarifications on SBDM story Victoria Pike arrived early for the big event of August 20, 2012, allegedly because of a rare wrong time in the CM Events page. But the early arrival was a fortuitous act of Providence - almost meant to be. She was there for the tractor and Farm Equipment Parade, she was shown the matchless hospitality of the Ag Department with a VIP tour of the ag facilities, hosted by John Marshall Shelley and Kirby Hancock, and still worked in a call to CM to triumphantly announce that we had the time wrong - and had better fix it quick. We did and apologize. She was so impressed with the ag department she was longing for a second chance to learn from the experts, even though, she said, she appreciated the ag she's learned from her neighbors at Bliss. -EW By Victoria Pike News from the Committee To finish your report, here are the ones who spoke that I wrote down for media types needing special assistance - you, for instance: Kirby Hancock, David Herbst, Elmer George, Todd Spaulding, Tommy Grider, Greg Corbin, Billy Rowe, Tim Baker, Debra Wimmer, Danny Wilkinson, Recc employee, and a black-haired lady that I didn't get her name. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 04:55:36 | Comments | Printable version
Paul Davidson, Adair Co., KY (1930-2012)  He was a native of Pickett County, TN and the patriarch of a large, respected Adair County, KY family. He leaves 17 direct living descendants. He was a former employee of Whitney & Whitney Lumber Company in Campbellsville, KYPaul Davidson age 82 of Columbia, Kentucky formerly of the Breeding Community in Adair County passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012 at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville, KY. Funeral services will be at 11amCT, Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home, 304 N. Main Street, Burkesville, KY with burial in the Rose of Sharon Cemetery in Cumberland County, KY Family requests visitation 5pm-9pmCT on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2012-08-21 04:23:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Norman Grant should be included in the list of Ag Teacher contributions Rebecca Grant writes: In the young lady's comments about what the ag teachers have done for Adair County, she omitted one of the past teachers who dedicated his life for his students and contributed greatly to many of the present day farmers and former ag students of Adair County, Norman Grant.Comments re article 53893 Ever wonder what Agriculture teachers have done for county 2012-08-21 04:03:42 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Tuesday with CM, August 21, 2012 Haiku by Robert Stone for August 21, 2012: Applied too severely--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 21 August 2012. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 343, in progress Countdowns
Weather Today: Hazardous Weather, if any The National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, has issued the following forecast for Columbia, KY. this forecast from update at 3:35amCT August 21, 2012Click to National Weather Service for Columbia, KY The Kentucky Mesonet is The Commonwealth's Official Source for Weather and Climate Data.Today - Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. . Mesonet stations are live in: Adair - Casey - Cumberland - Metcalfe - Taylor Quick links to Sunday with CM Columns - plus some - your comments welcome on editorial choices - added since Sunday, but appropriate to Sunday with CM, items: direct links to articles, columns, poems and/or photos possibly with other important links, are posted next:
2012-08-21 03:50:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for August 21 Happy Anniversary, Bill and Maury Lewis (1982) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dallas and Sheila Neat (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Ranel and Kathleen Curry | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Bryant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bethany Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, BJ Kinnett (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Byron Scott Bell (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Erwin Heinrich Lepiarczyk II | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hannah Caroline Brown (2002) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Joe L. Barbee | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kathy Gaskin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marsha Rowe | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mary Ann Bryant (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Monica Spencer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nick DeVore | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Yvonne Marshall | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam Curt Flinchum, Campbellsville, KY (March 10, 1920 - August 21, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam Pina Lee Pyles, Columbia, KY (January 8, 1919 - August 21, 2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memoriam, Joann Darnell (November 28, 1940 -August 21, 1997) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sonny Michael Wray, 44, Taylor Co., KY (1965) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Douglas (Sonny) Reed, Taylor Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Lloyd, Adair County, KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Louetta Bell, Casey County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2012 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
|
116 Jamestown St. Columbia, KY. 270-384-2496  Jim Flowers 270-384-0555  
If You're Thinking of Selling, Let Us Do the Yelling MURRELL BURTON Principal Broker & Auctioneer Burton Real Estate & Auction Service 384-3433 Call Us For Appraisals Click for Listings  
 
  Find Great Stuff in ColumbiaMagazine's Classified Ads Antiques, Help Wanted, Autos, Real Estate, Legal Notices, More... |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Quick Links to Popular Features
Looking for a story or picture? Try our Photo Archive or our Stories Archive for all the information that's appeared on ColumbiaMagazine.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
ColumbiaMagazine.com content is available as an RSS/XML feed for your RSS reader or other news aggregator.
Contact us: Columbia Magazine and columbiamagazine.com are published by D'Zine, Ltd., PO Box 906, Columbia, KY 42728. Please use our contact page, or send questions about technical issues with this site to webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. All logos and trademarks used on this site are property of their respective owners. All comments remain the property and responsibility of their posters, all articles and photos remain the property of their creators, and all the rest is copyright 1995-Present by Columbia! Magazine and D'Zine, Ltd. Privacy policy: use of this site requires no sharing of information. Voluntarily shared information may be published and made available to the public on this site and/or stored electronically. Anonymous submissions will be subject to additional verification. Cookies are not required to use our site. However, if you have cookies enabled in your web browser, some of our advertisers may use cookies for interest-based advertising across multiple domains. For more information about third-party advertising, visit the NAI web privacy site.
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
