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Shakespeare in the Barn gets major comfort improvement

HGR has big improvement in facility comfort for Sat 21 Jul 2018 presentation
Tickets are still available for "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare at Shakespeare in the Barn at Homeplace on Green River, 5807 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY at 6pmCT/7pmET, Saturday, July 21, 2018. (Fish fry dinner optional). DETAILS/THEATREFEST! at HGR, 2018

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By George Kolbenschlag

Bill Sublett and Donald Colvin went to work this week to make the show barn at Homeplace more comfortable for Saturday's performance of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona. They have added two large windows on the back side of the barn which will significantly improve air circulation. (Accompanying/linked photo). The play is part of the cooperation between Homeplace and Lindsey Wilson College' theater program led by the college's Director of Theater Robert Brock.

Director Robert Brock has adapted The Two Gentlemen of Verona to a Western Setting, making the Shakespeare in the Barn presentation all the more appropriate in the rustic setting.


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2018-07-18 20:43:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

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Mimosa trees blooming along the highway in Sparksville



2018-07-18 - Southern Adair County, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Mimosa trees have been in full bloom across the counties in the ColumbiaMagazine.com coverage area. The lower photo is looking toward the Sparksville Baptist Church cemetery behind the church. The top photo is in appreciation of the delicate blooms at close range. - LW

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New Businesses topics at C/AC EDA Tue 17 July meeting

Black Stallion Steakhouse fully staffed, target opening first of August; Whayne Supply progress updated. Chairman Dykes has hopes for Columbia's first distillery.
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By Ed Waggener

Black Stallion Steakhouse expected to open around 1st of August
Adair County Judge Exectutive Mike Stephens, a partner in Pinewood Shopping Center, reported at the July 17, 2018, meeting that the Black Stallion Steakhouse, 202 Will Walker Road, Pinewood Shopping Center, Columbia, KY, is now fully staffed and that 30 employees are in training, with an expected opening around the first of August 2018.


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2018-07-18 17:45:33 | Comments | Printable version

Dr. Lisa Allen named interim dean of CU school of education

By Josh Christian, student news writer, Office of University Communications

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Dr. Lisa Allen, associate dean of the School of Education, chair of graduate programs and associate professor of education at Campbellsville University, has been named interim dean of the university's School of Education.

"After much thoughtful consideration, Campbellsville University administration feel that Dr. Allen is the best choice for the institution and the School of Education," Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Campbellsville University, said.


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2018-07-18 17:04:46 | Comments | Printable version

ACPC Site Council special called meeting, Mon 30 Jul 2018

Public Notice

There will be a special called meeting of the Adair County Primary Center SBDM Council, at 4:15pmCT, Monday, July 30 2018, in the library, ACPC, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY. The Agenda will address positions, scheduling, and budget. The meeting is open to the public. - Debbie Bradshaw, Principal


2018-07-18 16:48:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

Adair Co. School Open House Dates/Time 2018/19 School Year


NOTE: Each of the Events below will be listed on the CM Events Calendar and reminders will appear on "the Day of" each of the events in Events on the Main Page of ColumbiaMagazine.com -


By Adair County Schools Dean of Students Robbie Harmon

The dates for Adair County Schools Open House dates area as follows:
ADAIR COUNTY SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSE DATES/TIMES/ADDRESSES
- 04:00-06:00pm - Mon 6 Aug 2018 - Adair County Primary Center, 158 Col. Casey Drive, Columbia, KY.

- 04:00-06:00pm - Tue 7 Aug 2018 - Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY

- 04:00-06:00pm - Thu 2 Aug 2018 - Adair County Middle School, 322 Gen John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY


Adair County High School, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY
- 08am-2pmCT - Mon 6 Aug 2018 - Schedule pickup for grades 10-12

- 06:00pmCT - Mon 6 Aug 2018 - Freshman Orientation
The first day for students will be Thursday, August 9, 2018.


2018-07-18 16:32:03 | Comments | Printable version

Election 2108: Wilkinson files for Adair Soil Conservation Bd.

Danny Wilkinson of 191 Johnson Cemetery Road, Columbia KY filed as a candidate today, Wednesday, July 18, 2018, for Soil Conservation District Board. - Lisa Greer, Adair County Clerk.

2018-07-18 15:41:11 | Comments | Printable version

Fire destroys house in Millerfield area, Adair County, KY

By Donald Hare, Public Information Officer
Adair County Fire Department, 200 Merchant Street, Columbia, KY

The Adair County Fire Department responded to a house fire 1820 Millerfield Road at 1:48amCT on Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018.

Upon firefighters arrival the house was determined to be vacant and was totally engulfed in fire. The home was owned by Jonathon Gaskins and was a total loss. There were 13 firemen on the scene for approximately 2 hours.


2018-07-18 10:12:58 | Comments | Printable version

Carol Perkins: Longing for the times of innocence

"As I get older, I long for the times of innocence. We didn't know everything going on in the world, minute by minute. A conversation at the supper table might be about building a fallout shelter in the backyard for fear that Khrushchev might bomb us, but the barbershop talk was more than likely about the basketball game that week..."
Next earlier Carol Perkins column: Carol Perkins: Mr. Perkins has become a tomato farmer

By Carol Perkins

Not long ago a guest on our radio show talked about playing baseball in the courthouse yard in Edmonton and how he bet that there was not another small town in the United States that allowed their courthouse yard to be used as an unofficial baseball field. "We broke out a few windows in the courthouse and a few car windows, too, but nobody said we had to stop."


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2018-07-18 10:08:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Carol Perkins

(Ad) Selection at FM2: TOMATOES, Watermelon Berries + MORE - Wed 18 Jul 2018

Farmers Market on the Square. Here's a list of who's here today and what they have.
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By Ed Waggener

It appears to be the best Wednesday market of the season, with lots of vendors, with a wonderful variety of produce, berries, melons, squash, and local honey. The Farmers Market on the Square, is open Wednesdays 12pm-5pmCT, on the SW Corner Merchant & Campbellsville Streets, Columbia, KY. Farmers Market lists are reported in order of receipt.
- D & D Longview Angus Farm, Jones Chapel Community, Adair County, KY. Danny 270-250-3701 & Debbie Burris 270-250-1277. Tomatoes, (Red, pink, yellow, Sun Sugar Gold). New Potatoes, Cucumbers. Yellow Squash. Zucchini. Peppers. Blueberries. And Sugar Baby Watermelons. Debbie Burris

- Kelvin Riley, Gradyville, KY 812-498-4937. Tomatoes. Cucumbers. BlueBerries. Onions.

- Big Black Dog Farm, Donna Jones. 270-634-2125 Blackberries. Tomatoes. Peppers. Cucumbers. And, as usual, Honey.

- Andrew Farms, Russell Springs, KY. 270-566-3792 Big assortment of Tomatoes, Green and Red Ripe. Yellow Squash. Zucchinni Squash. Banana Peppers. Shallots. Potatoes. Shallets. Spanish Sweet Onions.

- Coview Farms, Darrell Bunnell, Coburg, KY. Cabbage. Cucumbers. TOMATOES: Cherry Purple. Cherry. Yellow. Pink. Red & White Potatoes. Yellow Squash. CANTALOUPE. Eggplant.

- Lonely Acre Farm, Caitlin Helm. 270-378-0576 (Side-by-side with Coview, as usual). Dried Tomatoe & Basil Bread! and that wonderful Cranberry Carrot Cake.

- Missy Lemmon, Knifley, KY. 270-634-6466 - Heirloom Tomatoes. Those wonderful slicers. Holy Land Tomatoes. Chicken Eggs. And crafts - Microwave Bowl Cozies

And here are others present and accounted for: David Burris Sweet corn. Blackaby Farms.



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2018-07-18 09:08:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Food

18 different agencies respond to fire at Kingsford Charcoal

No injuries and production is scheduled to resume today
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Kentucky Press News Service
Original Story URL

A Pulaski County company that makes charcoal for backyard grills is fighting a fire Wednesday, July 17, 2018.

Kingsford Manufacturing on U.S. 27 in Burnside reported a fire inside one of its manufacturing buildings, WLEX reports on its website.

In all, firefighters from 18 different agencies responded. A company spokesman told the station damage from the fire is relatively minor. No injuries were reported and the spokesman told WLEX the company will start up production later today.


2018-07-18 08:39:06 | Comments | Printable version

New session Celebrate Recovery at Russell Springs UMC starts Thu 22 Jul 2018

New session announcement Click on headline for complete announcement with program goals

By Sherri Robertson Coffey

Celebrate Recovery begins a 6pmCT, Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Russell Springs United Methodist Church, 226 Jamestown Street, Russell Springs, KY. - Sherri Robertson Coffey


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2018-07-18 08:22:42 | Comments | Printable version

Homecoming at Charity Baptist Church- Sun 22 Jul 2018

Service/Potluck Meal/Sullivans singing. No Sunday School

By Janet Biggs
The Homecoming Service at Charity Baptist Church, 4072 Holmes Bend Road, Columbia, KY will be at 10:30amCT, Sunday, July 22, 2018. There will be no Sunday School. The Sullivans from Adolphus, KY, will be singing. A potluck meal will follow. Everyone is invited to come, enjoy music and lunch. - Janet Biggs


2018-07-18 08:07:10 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Republican Party meets Thu 19 Ju; 2018

By Jason Rector, Chairman, Adair County Republican Party

The regular 3rd Thursday monthly meeting of the Adair County Republican Party will be at 6pmCT, Thursday, July 19, 2018, in the basement of the Adair County Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. - Jason Rector


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2018-07-18 02:50:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics

Today - MONDAY with CM - Day 2500 - 18 Jul 2018

Haiku by Robert Stone for July 18, 2018:
Notice wisp of smoke
when watching where no one lives,
suspect runaway.
--Robert Stone, Wednesday, 18 July 2018.
-1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2500

Wallethub - States with the Most and Least at Risk Youth
Kentucky is below (barely) average. A higher number is better. New Jersey, 51 has best ranking.

Source: WalletHub


2018-07-18 02:46:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Adair Tourism confirms Crappie USA national coming in 2020!!!

Adair County's economy set to receive a surge of income from fishing tournament and related business during the week around the National USA Crappie Tournament October 21-24, 2020.
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By Linda & Ed Waggener

It's big. And it's now official - Green River Lake and Holmes Bend Boat Dock, will be the site of the 2020 National USA Crappie Tournament. The announcement came July 17, 2018 at the Columbia-Adair County Tourism Commission board meeting.


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2018-07-18 02:27:18 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for July 18
Happy Anniversary, Wallace & Sharon Feese (1967) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Billy & Libby Fudge (1980) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Davey & Sarah Burton (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kathryn & Jeffrey Yarberry (2009) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Kevin & Tamra Atwood (1998) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mike & Kim Barbee | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Troy & Susan (Sharpe) Pollard (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Anna Campbell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bobby Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy birthday, Chris Oliver. LWC Head Football Coach (1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Absher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Doug Hoots | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Estelene Hayes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Felicia Morgan (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, George Thomas Keltner (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jalen Bubba Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jane Breeding (1955) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jason Cross | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Richards | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joe Absher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joey Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, John Michael Stalcup | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joseph Absher | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, JR Murphy | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayla Adams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kayla Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kristi Taylor | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Madison Williams (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Robert L. Dial (1989) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tanja Staton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, twins Kolt and Cooper King (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Business Anniversary, Libby's, (2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Julia Gosser, 85, Russell Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sis. Mildred Richardson McGinnis, Adair native (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Marie Jones Graham, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John S. Casey, Russell Springs, KY (1982-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Valerie Dawn Melton Keith 30, Adair Co., KY. (July 18, 1973 ~ Sept. 7, 2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Redford Campbell, 69, Knifley, KY native (1940) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Florence Opal Coomer, Green Co., KY (1919-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.C. Rooks, Adair Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy (Dottie) Law, Taylor Co., KY (1939) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harry Newcomb, Taylor County, KY (1941) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Morrison, Taylor County, KY (1922) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Martha Mae Scott Sells, Bow, KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Enola Belle Foley Arms, Russell County, KY (1927-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Former Russell CJE, Terril Flanagan, Jamestown, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Exie Wise Shively, 103, Finley, KY (1910-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby J. Hadley, Jamestown, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garland A. Davis, Casey County, KY (1937-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maxine Rowe, Adair County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Lawless, 66, Russell Co., KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Pansy Faye Malone, 68, Russell County, KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shilene Nichols, Casey County, KY (1984-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Marie Spradlin, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, \Mrs. Mary Lou Posey Edwards, Green Co., KY (1949-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Melvin Roar, 81, Wurtland, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Latoka Rose Wilson, Edmonton, KY (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Olen (Toby) Tucker, Sr., 70, Russell Co., KY (1947-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Mason Smith, 45, Jefferson Co. native/Green County, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jacqueline Luttrell, Alexandria, VA/ Russell County, KY native/ (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Imogene (Clemmons) Romines, 83, Metcalfe County, KY | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Floyd Lee (Tinker) Randolph, 63, Liberty, KY (1957-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Thomas Keltner, 94, Columbia, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jessie Thomas Russell, 57, Adair County, KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joseph Todd McCullough, Taylor Co., KY/Jefferson Co., KY native (1968-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Madonna Sue LeMaster Hawkins, 87, Russell Springs, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul W. Wilson, 72, Russell Springs, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Rogers Green, 74, Columbia, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley Jean Shaw Reece, 75, Metcalfe County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stephen Louallen, 67, Taylor County, KY (1951-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William O. Montgomery, 81, Taylor County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, 2018
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
MidnightCTFlag status information is available at Governor.ky.gov/flag-status | (ID:54573, Comment)
7:00amCT Adair Recycling Center, 32 Service Road, Columbia, KY / 270-378-0782 Hours: Mon-Tue-Wed from 7am-3pmCT. Thu-Fri Bins are available outside; Supervisor will be in and out of shelter from 7am-3:30pmCT. | (ID:54574, Comment)
8:00amCT Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. - OPEN 8am-5pmCT TODAY. - LEE ANN JESSEE, Director. Check out GENEALOGY DEPARTMENT with, services, books for sale today. Story Time 10am-11amCT. Bookmobile Run 8:30am-3:30pmCT - Milltown Run.Inclement Weather Policy | (ID:54575, Comment)
7 County Area Court: Circuit Courts. District Courts, at a Glance. Not Official. Always Click to Docket for all Kentucky Counties Once at Docket for all Kentucky Counties, Choose 1) Circuit or District, 2) County - from drop down list 3) Verify dates :
Adair County. Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY.No (0)) Event(s) Circuit Court. Seventy-seven (77) Events in District Court.
Casey County Judicial Center, 231 Courthouse Square, Liberty, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Event(s) District Court.
Cumberland County, Justice Center, 112 Courthouse Square, Burkesville, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. Seventy-six (76) Event(s) District Court.
Green County Judicial Center, 200 W. Court Street, Greensburg, KY. No (0) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Metcalfe County, Judicial Center, 201 E. Stockton Street, Edmonton, KY. No (0) Court Events in Circuit Court. Fifty-eight (58) Court Event(s) cases District Court.
Russell County. Judicial Center, 410 Monument Square, Jamestown, KY. One (1) Court Event(s) Circuit Court. No (0) Court Event(s) District Court.
Taylor County, Justice Center, 300 E. Main Street, Campbellsville, KY. No (0) Event(s) in Circuit Court. One hundred forty four (144) Court Event(s) District Court.
Not an official docket. For official court information, check with circuit court clerk in your county. | (ID:54576, Comment)
11:00amCTServices, Russell Springs, KY, for Jackie Lee Wade, 77, Russell County, KY (1940-2018) | (ID:54548, Comment)
NoonCTServices, Columbia, KY, for Coy Bennett, 76, Adair County, KY (1941-2018) | (ID:54547, Comment)
FM2 - Farmers Market on the Square
SELECTIONS TODAY, Who's Here, What's Here Will be posted as received.
The Farmers Market on the Square, at SW corner Campbellsville & Merchant Streets Open 12pmNoonCT, Wednesdays. with prepared food, fresh produce, crafts and more. Donna Jones SPONSORED. | (ID:54577, Comment)
Chimes at Noon, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:54578, Comment)
1:00pmCTServices, 1pmCT/2pmET, Liberty, KY, for Buck Lemons, 55, Casey County, KY (1962-2018) | (ID:54549, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime check CM Directory of Churches
for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:54579, Comment)
5:00pmCTChimes for the Evening, Downtown Columbia. Two selections | (ID:54580, Comment)
6:00pmCTVacation Bible School at Egypt Christian Church 6pm-8pmCT, nightly 16-20 Jul 2018 W.M. Feese, Jr. STORY | (ID:54534, Comment)
6:30pmCTUnity in the Community Revival at Kelleyville Community Church. Linda Tucker SCHEDULE/DETAILS | (ID:54517, Comment)
Vacation Bible School at Free Union Separate Baptist Church | (ID:54525, Comment)
7:00pmCT"TheatreFest! will present "The Two Gentlemen from Verona" by William Shakespeare in V.P. Henry Auditorium, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia, KY. STORY/Full Schedule/Ticket Information | (ID:54182, Comment)

 

































 
 
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