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Daily News for Saturday, May 24, 2014
Frank Dickerson: Half day on opening of Knifley school didn't hurt patriotism Frank Dickerson writes: Ed:Comments re article 67516 Saddened by decision to hold School on Memorial Day 2014-05-24 20:17:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Rodney Smith: Against alcohol related benefits Rodney Smith writes: No thanks! Keep your breweries and all of your alcohol related benefits out of our county. We don't need them! - Rodney SmithComments re article 67517 Craft beer production could brew up jobs for ColumbiaAdair Co 2014-05-24 20:14:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Craft beer production could brew up jobs for Columbia/Adair Co. The WET VOTE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: 'Restaurants, businesses and breweries in Columbia and Adair County could become a tourist destinations that draw visitors from across America who are searching for authentic locally grown food, locally smoked meats, and locally produced craft beers.' - JIM BARBEE By Jim Barbee Commentary The voters of Columbia and Adair County may be able to soon make a decision that can bring jobs and economic development to our community. I call your attention to a couple recent articles, listed below, that showcase the opportunities that can come from the development of small, locally-owned craft beer breweries. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-24 11:44:46 | Comments | Printable version
Saddened by decision to hold School on Memorial Day 'I sincerely hope that the teachers who are required to work that day take that opportunity to teach the students who are in school the significance of the day and the meaning behind the holiday' - MELISSA STONE By Melissa Stone I join veterans, Joe Hare and Kristopher Knight and the many other veterans that I know and love in being saddened by the choice to have school in session on Memorial day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-24 11:29:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Congratulations to Adair Baseball team, Softball teams Both teams in Regional Tournaments. ACHS Baseball as the District Winner - first time in 25 years - and Softball team as Runners-Up. Watch for Game Event Details over the Weekend. - CM Click on headline for announcement with photo) Supertendent Alan Reed (Letter sent to staff Friday, May 23, 2014) I just want to let all of you know that for the first time since 1989 (25 years!!), the Adair County High School baseball team, coached by Mr. Mike Mantooth, has won the 20th District Baseball Tournament played last night at Campbellsville. Adair defeated a tough Campbellsville opponent by a score of 4-3. Also, I would like to congratulate our girls softball team, coached by Mr. Steve Martin, for their runner-up finish in the 20th district softball tournament, also played at Campbellsville last evening! Good luck to both teams as they enter regional tournament play next week!! - Alan W. Reed 2014-05-24 07:56:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Emergency Responders on scene of RV/Tractor Trailer collision Driver of RV flown from the scene following extrication. at intersection of Louie B Nunn & S KY 61 following 3amCT accident. Drivers in the area should expect traffic delays until around 7:30amCT Watch for photo(s); complete report later By Ofc. Josh Brockman, Columbia Police Department (Saturday, May 24, 2014/5:39amCT) - Columbia Police department is currently on scene at the South KY 61 and LBN interchange along with several agencies including the Columbia Fire Department , Adair County Sheriff Department, Adair County EMS, KY State Police CVE Division, Adair Search and Rescue , and Constable Jason Rector. Emergency agency's responded around 3amCT to a injury accident involving a recreational vehicle and a tractor and trailer. The driver of the RV was flown from the scene after being extricated. Expect traffic delays for possible 2 more hours. Complete report will follow as investigation continues. - Ofc. Josh Brockman 2014-05-24 05:54:58 | Comments | Printable version
Dawkins Trail/Vocational education benefit from Lowe's Grants SkillsUSA Schools in Need - grant provides tools and supplies for high school students to build benches to be placed along the Dawkins Line Rail Trail, which covers 18 miles in Johnson and Magoffin counties. The trail opened in 2013 and serves hikers, cyclists and horseback riders. Tables and benches will also be placed at Kentucky State Parks in this region By Gil Lawson FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky State Parks will be the beneficiary of grants awarded to two eastern Kentucky career and technical education centers by the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. Kentucky Tech-Floyd County Area Technology Center received a $25,000 grant, and the Kentucky Tech-Millard Area Technology Center received $17,310. The "SkillsUSA Schools in Need" grants will be used for tools and supplies that students will use to make benches and tables for state parks in the region. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-24 05:38:06 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Get more Buyers to Your Yard Sale. Put it on the Front Page Make your Yard Sale really stand out - Put it on the high traffic Front Page of CM today for just $10. - All it takes is a phone call to 270-250-2730 and we'll activate ads already in CM Yard Sales within 15 minutes; new ads postings take a little longer, but we're NOW Posting. See all the CM Classifieds. Complete instructions to place your ad today are at Rates and Terms Many Classifications have listings with Deadline. There's a CM Real Estate & Auctions listed today, set for 5pmCT, an unusual time for an auction, but the time and the setting makes this one worthwhile - just for the scenery and the beauty of the retreat. The classification has a turnkey going business listing, an opportunity to own land in what could be ground zero for Adair County Beauty - Little Cake Road - and the auction. Besides Yard Sales, there's been recent activity in CM Animals, in CM Wanted, CM Furniture and Appliances, CM Animals for Sale, including a great Billy Goat offer, CM For Sale. The easiest way to keep up to date is to do what a growing number of people are doing, scanning CM CLASSIFIEDS on each and every visit. If you encounter any difficulties, we're here, at 270-250-2730 - Just a phone call away! 2014-05-24 04:38:55 | Comments | Printable version
CU's Christiana Harris is NAIA All-American in triple jump Report from NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium, 18999 Oak Road W, Gulf Shores, AL. Friday's competition concludes Campbellsville's track and field season and the 2013-14 season for all Campbellsville University athletics programs. In all, 21 of CU's 25 teams in 2013-14 competed in NCCAA or NAIA regional or national championship tournaments. Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Chris Megginson GULF SHORES, AL. - Campbellsville University added another name to its NAIA All-America history Friday, May 23 - sophomore track and field athlete Christiana Harris of Georgetown, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-24 03:37:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
LWC's Ross and Graham NAIA All-American at Track & Field National Championship Carmetrick Ross took second in the long jump while Ben Graham finished seventh in the 5,000 meter race walk. Report from NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships, at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium, 18999 Oak Road W, Gulf Shores, AL Click on headline for complete story By Charles Balcom GULF SHORES, AL - Carmetrick Ross and Ben Graham each earned All-America honors Friday afternoon at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-24 03:24:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Today, SATURDAY with CM, May 24, 2014 Haiku by Robert Stone for May 24, 2014 : Contented enough--Robert Stone, Saturday, 24 May 2014. -1000 haiku countdown to Chambers Stevens' 50th birthday, Day 984, in progress Reminders of Great Recent Reads we hope you didn't miss: Mostly from Sunday with CM, May 18, 2014, 2013 and a few others from the past week. Please note date of posting Search Box for to find your family members in Veterans List The family search for Veterans has been a very popular feature on ColumbiaMagazine.com since it was started. There are more than 600 local families represented on our List of Adair County Veterans. You can find them easily. Just enter your last name in the box, and press enter.We'd like to thank everyone, including our sponsors, who help us maintain this list of veterans from Adair County, Kentucky, and we welcome your additions and corrections at webmaster@columbiamagazine.com. 2014-05-24 03:14:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
LWC Men's Golf ranked No. 22 in NAIA Postseason Top 25 Poll The Blue Raiders received 112 total voting points By Charles Balcom COLUMBIA, KY - The Lindsey Wilson men's golf team is ranked No. 22 in the NAIA Coaches' Postseason Top 25 Poll, the national office announced on Friday.The Blue Raiders received 112 total voting points from the head coaches that make up the panel. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2014-05-24 03:09:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 24 Happy Anniversary, Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Chris and Rita Bragg (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Dennis and Lisa Loy | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Randall Brian and Tiffani Campbell (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Alley Brook Crawhorn (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brian Reed Campbell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brooklyn Bardin (1997) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bryce Farris (2009) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carroll Wheatley Powell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Coffey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Debbie Moore Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Edward "Doc" Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Faylene (Fay) Spencer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Harold Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, John Pendleton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mike Tiller | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Pam Shearer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Roy Dean (1957) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ruth Melson | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blue B. Lynch, Liberty, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ersie Pearl Beasley Delk, formerly of Russell Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Jack Davidson, Russell County, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie B. Sullivan, Cumberland Co., KY native (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fay Touchstone Pope, Taylor Co., KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Beth Branstetter, Metcalfe Co., KY (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alma McCool, Burkesville, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loeta Myers, Adair County, KY (1924-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ida Mae "Charlie" Smith, Russell Co., KY (1937-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenna Nadine Keltner, Adair Co., KY, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Parker Ewing, Taylor County, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Thomas Billingsley, Monroe Co., KY (1944-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dorothy D. Judd, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Jack Conner, Russell Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Diana Tucker Salmon, 75, Taylor Co., KY (1942-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lilburn (Dwight) Wilcher, Casey County, KY (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margarita Wheeler Thomas, Estill Co., KY (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tom Brock, 62, Milltown, Adair County, KY (1955-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria (Jean) Karr, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen F. Newton Vaughn, 87, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Michael White, 65, Edmonton, KY (1957-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John A. Fisher, 56, Russell Springs, KY (1964-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kermit Eugene (Cub) Hadley, 73, Adair County, KY (1947-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Gale Bradshaw, 59, Columbia, KY (1963-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Miller, 68, Greensburg, KY (1954-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Ruth Stone, 86, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Reeves Smith, 83, Columbia, KY (1939-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Addis Abrell, 73, Adair Co., KY (1948-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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