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August 14, 1979 Around Adair with Ed Waggener

The article below first appeared in the August 14, 1979 issue of the Adair County News. Topics included a building boom in Columbia, a few stories from a 1909 issue of the News (making this a double-hop back in time), and speculation on whether the moped craze of the late 1970s would help or hurt the gas shortage. --Pen

By Ed Waggener

It happened at the Columbia Church of the Nazarene, Trilby Tupman said. The Sunday School class was being told about Jesus being a carpenter. The little fellows listened intently. Later, after the teacher finished with the story, she quizzed the kids on the lesson.

"Now, the teacher asked, "who was the greatest carpenter who ever lived?"

One bright eyed youngster raised his hand, "I know," he said.

"Who?" the teacher asked.

"Kendall Harvey," the youngster said.

It was likely the second best answer the student could have given. Kendall Harvey, Mrs. Tupman's brother, is a cabinetmaker and carpenter of extraordinary skills, who builds everything from cabinets to entire houses to motor homes.

My mother used to like to tell a similar story. She was teaching in a one-room school house.


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2020-09-27 15:34:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Around Adair with Ed Waggener

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Closer look at giant Mushroom in Montpelier



2020-09-27 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Earl Coffey placed his hand on the giant mushroom he discovered on the family farm to help demonstrate its extraordinary size. After 24 hours away from its roots the mushroom was turning dark in color as mushrooms do, and becoming quite odiferous. Neighbor Gary Darling said he'd once tried to eat a bit of this type wild white mushroom and it had been followed by worrisome stomach troubles so he recommended observation only. Joe Coffey took exacting tools and documented the mushroom's measurements for the record - it's 62 inches around/circumference, 7.5 inches tall and 16.5 inches across/width.

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Phillip Coffey - Much is Beautiful

By Phillip Coffey

Muffled sound of silence restores my soul
then suddenly out of the fog-bird singing
“Peaceful easy feeling” few eagles could know
Epitaph to follow, country seemingly sinking

Now ole fellow, ‘cheerfully look up’
’Faith , Hope and Charity’ are still bountiful
Christ is in charge; none can usurp
’His blessings to receive’, much is beautiful.


2020-09-27 11:01:57 | Comments | Printable version

Late Sept. 1920: A Detective, Duvetyne, and Sundry Other News

The waning days of September 1920 found a politician on every stump; Westinghouse introducing the first commercially produced home radios, retailing for ten dollars (the equivalent of $130 a century later); and the Cleveland Indians and Brooklyn Dodgers atop their respective baseball leagues. But meanwhile, back in The Shire...

By JIM

Rev. J.M. Turner's revival at Bear Wallow came to a close with twenty-seven souls rescued, "one-half joining the United Brethren Church," the remainder choosing various other denominations. Meanwhile, Rev. J.N. Hoover of the Brethren in Christ closed services near Allen School-house and he and his singers moved their tent to Freedom Church, near the Roy community, and extended a cordial invitation to all to attend the services there.

The News sharply addressed the Fiscal Court, set to meet in just a few days, in regard to the court house, sharply pointing out the wood work was "sadly in need of paint," as was the roof, and admonishing, "The building cost the county too much money to be neglected."

Another contingent also caught heat on the front page, the boys guilty of "throwing explosives after night." Specifically named were "splitdevils," which, after being tossed on a recent night, had "burned holes in the tops of three automobiles." Sniped The News, "There is a law against this kind of sport and it should be enforced."


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2020-09-27 08:17:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History

Governor's Saturday update: 973 new cases

By Crystal Staley/Sebastian Kitchen

Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state's continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19).

"Folks, right now we are on pace to have the single highest week in terms of positive cases that we've ever had," said Gov. Beshear. "We simply have to do better. Please wear a mask. Sadly, sometimes I'm seeing less of these out there than more. This will save lives."

Case Information
As of 3 p.m. Sept. 26, Gov. Beshear said there were at least 66,036 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 973 of which were newly reported Saturday. Of the newly reported cases, 132 were from children age 18 and younger, with 18 age 5 and younger. The youngest was just 2 months old.


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2020-09-27 08:11:32 | Comments | Printable version

Haiku by Robert Stone for September 27, 2020

Though still in danger
something demanded to know
rescuer was safe.
--Robert Stone, Sunday, 27 September 2020.
-1000 haiku thrice now, more days coming up, Day 3302


2020-09-27 08:09:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Columbia Church of God Rummage Sale

By Teresa Conover-Thompson

Columbia Church of God, 708 Mitchell Street, Columbia, will be having a Rummage Sale on Friday, October 2, 2020, from 8amCT until 2pmCT, and on Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 8amCT until ???. Men's, Women's, boys' and girls' clothes all sizes some name brand, furniture, home decor, dishes, glassware, Christmas decorations, toys, bedding, books, cookbooks, and lots of miscellaneous items.

On Saturday, October 3rd, we will also be selling $5.00 plate lunches which include BBQ sandwich or hamburger, chips, cake, and a drink.


2020-09-27 08:09:01 | Comments | Printable version

Taylor County Woman Dies in Friday Auto Accident

By Larry J. Smith, Big DAWG radio

On Friday, September 25, 2020 at 5:52pmET, the Taylor County Coroner’s Office was notified to respond to Taylor Regional Hospital for a patient who had succumbed to injuries from a motor vehicle crash.

Deputy Coroner J. Parker arrived and began an investigation into the death of the passenger of a vehicle involved in an accident on Friday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Angel Perkins, 52, of Campbellsville, KY. Perkins was a restrained front seat passenger in a 2005 Nissan Versa being driven by her husband, Glen Perkins. The Perkins vehicle was traveling eastbound through the intersection of Lone Valley Road & Hwy 55, when their vehicle was struck in the drivers side by a 2000 GMC Sierra traveling south on Hwy 55.


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2020-09-27 07:27:36 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports


Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 27
Happy Anniversary, Adam and Tara Coomer (2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Lisa and Tim Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Pam Compton (1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Isaiah Martin (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jeff Collins (1963) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Marsha Collins (1961) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tanner Coomer (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frank A. B. Brendel, Jr., Burkesville, KY (1936-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Sapp, Jr., 76, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Groce, Burkesville, KY (1953-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dawn Marie Miles, Columbia, KY (1976-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Juanita Claywell, Campbellsville, KY (1926-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Leibee, Campbellsville, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Margaret Acree, Taylor Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Roy Scott, Adair Co., KY (1947-2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma J. Johnson, Taylor Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma E. Bernard Price, Russell Springs, KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lyle J. Hawkins, Russell Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reva Grant, Adair County, KY (1936) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Beatrice Lobb Squires, Green Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Marine "Nanny" Hayes , Taylor Co., KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gaither Hancock, Adair County, KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jane Cantrell, Taylor County, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Hatcher, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lukas Kelly "Luke" Henderson, 22, Green Co., KY (1993-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Clifton Norris, 70, Marrowbone, KY (1945-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Sneed Samuell, 81, Adair County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Thomas (Leroy) Newton, 41, Taylor Co., KY (1975-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Irene Woods Pennington, Boyle Co., KY/Casey Co., KY native (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Millinda Jo Durham, 54, Taylor County, KY (1962-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nora Lee Minor, Taylor County, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois J. Post, Russell Co., KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Alice Wingler, 88, Columbia, KY (1935-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avery England, 88, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bro. Wendell Hadley, Adair Co., KY (1942-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn McMahan Woods, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Eugene (Sonny) Colvin, 73, Taylor Co., KY native (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, David Heskamp (1907-1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Eunice Dobson Milby Lee, Green Co., KY (1937-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Garry Michael (Mike) Willis, 66, Columbia, KY (1954-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn D. McGaha, Sr., 69, formerly of Adair Co., KY (1946-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harvey O'Dell (Slimm) Gribbins, 38, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Howard Neat (September 27, 1921 - May 3, 1995) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James M. Bailey, Cundiff, Adair Co., KY (1940-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kimberle (Kim) Woodcock, 40, Columbia, KY (1976-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lowell Allen, Casey Co., KY native (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nannie Maxine Knifley, 92, Adair Co., KY native (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ray Coffey (Sept. 27, 1920-August 1, 1996) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Michael (Mike) Gribbins, Taylor County, KY (1952-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie H. Morris, 70, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scarlett Iris Graves, 5 weeks, Columbia, KY (2021-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Scherry Ann Fluty, 65, Burkesville, KY (1956-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Yvonne Franklin, 71, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

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