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Attitudes like 44154 Writer's comments reason for leaving Adair

P.D. Draper writes:
I am from Adair county. Left in 1972. 44154 Writer's comments on not needing the sign is just one of the reasons why I left. P.D. Draper
Comments re article 44154 Writer says travellers ought to know where KY 80 is without signage

2011-05-05 17:26:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

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(Ad) Luxury Landscape Open House Sat., May 7, 2011



2011-05-05 - Photo by Jennifer Kemp.
"Run for the Roses" - Derby Day is almost here...as so is that special day to honor all the special mothers in our lives! The Kentucky Derby honors its winner with the traditional rose garland, and you can honor the special mother(s) in your life with a wide variety of plants, hanging plants, flowers, and vegetables at Luxury Lawn and Landscaping! Join us for our Open House at Luxury Lawn and Landscaping, located at 1380 Burkesville Road (just past Majestic Yachts) on Saturday, May 7, 2011, starting at 8amCT. Saturday is "Race Day"...so race on down to Luxury Lawn and Landscaping for all your Mother's Day and landscaping needs...and while you're there, enter your name in drawings for beautiful door prizes and more! We hope to see you there! Owner, Blake Hatcher (270) 250-1120
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Mable McClister, Adair Co., KY (1924-2011)

She was a member of a large, highly regarded Adair Co., KY family. She was a member of Columbia church of Christ and a long time employee of Vaughn's Smart Apparel in Columbia, KY

Mable McClister, 86, formerly of Adair County, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at the Hadlow Center for Care in Jacksonville, FL.

The funeral service will be Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 10amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Dean Roach officiating. Burial in McClister Cemetery, 4136 Fairplay RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation is after 4pmCT, Friday, May 7, 2011.

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2011-05-05 14:57:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Old Coddger: Signs show us the way

Response to Writer says travellers ought to know where KY 80 is - without signage

Old Coddger writes
In response to the comment by an unknown author, to my remark about the need for a sign at the corner of the Square and Jamestown Street showing that was also KY 80 E along with being KY 55 S. It has been my experience that if there is signage directing me into an intersection (Public Square) there will be sinage directing me out of that intersection, even if it is straight thru.

There are signs onto the Square if you are coming in from 80 W, and the only other direction is on the Greensburg St side of the "Old Courthouse" lawn, pointing you around the Square, not which street to take off the Square. If we stop and think a moment, to even see this sign, if you come into town from 80 W, you have to do almost a full circle of the Squre to see it, when all you had to do was take the next street off the Square, if there was a sign there to direct you.

Very simply if there are road signs showing us to any point, and the road continues on, then there should be signs to show us that also. -Old Coddger


2011-05-05 12:51:26 | Comments | Printable version

Brent Thompson Album from tower near Wolf Creek Dam

Brent Thompson took three spectacular panoramas from the tower just south of Wolf Creek Dam while aloft in his main job. The photos are linked for easier scanning in this three-photo album. Click on the headline to see them all

2011-05-05 12:36:06 | Comments | Printable version

Fan really likes the Brent Thompson Wolf Creek Dam photo

Ben Briscoe writes:
Brent, you are the Man! Thanks for the great view you captured of our wonderful Lake Cumberland and the mighty Wolf Creek Dam. Your risk is much appreciated. -Ben Briscoe
Comments above re photo 40247. Scenic Russell Co., KY: View of Wolf Creek Dam photo by Brent Thompson

2011-05-05 12:29:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Isabella and Jacob top baby names for 2010

Teen Mom moving up while Elvis has left the building

News from the Social Security Administration

Jacob and Isabella are king and queen of the crib for another year. This is the twelfth year in a row on our list for Jacob and the second for Isabella, although 2010 has a new number two for girls, Sophia. The only new name to crawl into the top 10 on either list this year is Aiden, which replaces Joshua on the boys' side.

Here are the top 10 boys and girls names for 2010:Girls
  1. Isabella
  2. Sophia
  3. Emma
  4. Olivia
  5. Ava
  6. Emily
  7. Abigail
  8. Madison
  9. Chloe
  10. Mia
Boys
  1. Jacob
  2. Ethan
  3. Michael
  4. Jayden
  5. William
  6. Alexander
  7. Noah
  8. Daniel
  9. Aiden
  10. Anthony
For all the top baby names of 2010, go to Social Security's website www.socialsecurity.gov.

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2011-05-05 12:26:29 | Comments | Printable version

Gary D. Branham, Cumberland Co., KY (1955-2011)

He was a member of a large, highly regarded Cumberland Co., KY family. He was superintendent for the Kentucky Department of Highways in Cumberland County for over 21 years

Gary D. Branham, 55, of Marrowbone, KY, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Medical Center at Bowling Green in Bowling Green, KY.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 1pmCT, at Ballou and Stotts Funeral Home, 304 North Main Street,Burkesville, KY, with Dr. Mark Shelton officiating. Burial in the Marrowbone Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30pm-9pmCT on Friday, May 6, 2011, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in Burkesville.

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2011-05-05 12:10:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Lake Cumberland more beautiful than Big Sur, CA

Von Price writes:
What a beautiful picture of Lake Cumberland. I remember going down to the Dam with my parents on a Sunday afternoon, I guess back then that would be, by today's standards, a Sunday afternoon drive; and then we would go down to Swan Pond Bottom to the McClure Farm and buy watermelons.

My father used to talk about how bottom land was the most fertile. I was always so scared to look over the edge of the dam, maybe that is why I am so afraid of heights today. It just seemed so massive when I was a child.

I have been in every State and there is no other place as beautiful as the sight of Lake Cumberland. The Big Sur in California is beautiful, but Lake Cumberland beats it! -Von Price
Comments above re photo 40247. Scenic Russell Co., KY: View of Wolf Creek Dam Photo by Brent Thompson.

2011-05-05 11:02:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Earl Dean Ellis, Adair Co., KY (1936-2011)

He was the patriarch of a large, respected North Adair Co., KY family. He was a machinist and a member of the Dunbar Hill Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and will be accorded full military honors by VFW Post 697.

Earl Dean Ellis age 74 years of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 7:24amCT, at his home.

Graveside service will be Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 10amCT at the Pellyton Cemetery, 100 Pellyton East RD, Columbia, KY, with Mike Burton the officiating clergy. Interment in Pellyton Cemetery with full Military Honors by the local VFW Post 6097. Visitation will be after 4:30pmCT Friday, May 6, 2011, and after 6amCT Saturday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY.

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2011-05-05 10:50:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

National Day of Prayer service at Noon TODAY

Noon.The Adair County Ministerial Association is sponsoring an outdoor prayer service, at 12pm noon CT, TODAY, Thursday, May 5, 2011 The service will be held at the flagpole by the Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, Ky. Public officials and all county residents are invited to come and pray for our country. This service is being held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. For more information, please call (270) 384-3259. - Connie Scott | (ID:12579, Comments or Corrections)

2011-05-05 10:29:49 | Comments | Printable version

Guest editorial: Calming Downtown Traffic

There's a resurgence in Downtown Commerce. Let's don't let it die off for lack of attention to the biggest basic problem: Safety of Pedestrians. Amen, to the following guest editorial. -EW

By Billy Joe Fudge
Guest commentator

I am so excited about the increased commercial and social activity, Downtown. To actually see folks meeting, eating, and congregating Downtown brings joy to my heart.

Now it appears that activity is going to increase even more with Danny Reeves moving and expanding his business into the "old Firestone" building. Additionally, it seems that Ben Arnold is again making a sizeable investment in the Downtown economy and social scene with the remodeling of the Columbian Theatre and, by all appearances, the reopening of that historic venue.

After having a Downtown almost devoid of commercial and social activity, especially after the 9 to 5 business day for several decades, I am sure that we are all ready to make a commitment to do our part toward making sure that there is an atmosphere conducive to continued growth and expansion.

I want to encourage all our elected officials and all citizens in positions of authority or responsibility to make every effort to get the speed limit on the Square and a two block radius on all streets entering and exiting the Square lowered to 15 mph. At present it is either 35 or 25 depending upon which street speed limit signs you choose to go by.

Of course at this present time, enforcement of current speed limits and attention to drivers who are being reckless and irresponsible are key to creating a safe, comfortable, and palatable atmosphere in our Downtown.

Let us not wait for another accident causing injury or death to get serious about lowering the speed limits and enforcement of those limits to calm down the flow of traffic in our Downtown.

2011-05-05 07:15:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary

John Adair Art Show is May 23-26, 2011

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By Alan ReedNews from Adair County School District

The John Adair Intermediate School faculty and staff invite the public to view student work at its annual Art Show, May 23-26, 2011, at the school located on the Greensburg Street side of the Adair County School District Campus at 202 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY.

Visitors to the display may check in at the office during the May 23-25, 2011 exhibition from 9am-3pmCT.

Over three-hundred pieces of student artwork will be displayed. According to Jane Branham, principal, students and the public should prepare to be visually stimulated. John Adair Intermediate School serves grades 3 through 5. Students have had options to work in various media including glazed porcelain. - Alan Reed

2011-05-05 06:26:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

Cumberland Co., KY name appears on Vietnam Memorial

Comments re article 43888 Joe Hare offers to take photos to Somerset for The Wall Exhibit

Researcher wishes to remain anonymous

I've been able to find the name of only one Cumberland Countian who died in Vietnam, Peytonsburg native/resident Sammy Lee Scott:
Pfc Sammy Lee Scott, Army
B CO, 2ND BN, 2ND INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV
Killed in action
May 22, 1968
Panel 66E Line 002 of the Memorial Wall
List made possible by contributor who wished to do so anonymously.

The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Wall replica in Somerset: In conjunction with the display of the half-scale replica May 9-14, 2011, Kentucky kicks of statewide effort to gather photos of 1,058 native sons on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Kick-off breakfast at The Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Highway 27, Somerset, KY, at 9:30ET/8:30CT, May 9, 2011

2011-05-05 05:48:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day

Special News, Ads, for THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011

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Plus selected favorite stories and maybe some links to albums, and to news from the past week and beyond. Sunday with CM for May 1, 2011 and your favorite writers + important news stories:IMPORTANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS from LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE was the focus of News and photos in the FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011 CM as A DAILY NEWSPAPER. Founder's Day Events, including President Wm. T. Luckey, Jr.'s announcement of a $100 million dollar Endowment Drive, was included. To read it all, Click to CM as A Daily Newspaper for Friday, April 29, 2011
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

A half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be at The Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Highway 27, 2011, Somerset, KY, from May 9-14, 2011 Adair and Russell County Lists are posted.

We'll be adding lists of Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Taylor Countians who gave their all in the Vietnam War and whose names are on the wall, as received (or researched by ColumbiaMagazine). We hope to have a handy, printable list of Veterans from the Seven-County CM area, with Panel and Line Number for location on the Wall, before the arrival of the display May 9, 2011.
  • Adair County names in article, "Joe Hare will take photos to Somerset, KY"
  • Casey County names to be added
  • Cumberland Co., KY name appears on Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Green County names to be added
  • Metcalfe County names to be added
  • Six Russell County names appear on Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Thanks to "Anonymous," for the research.
  • Taylor County names to be added.
Special thanks to Joe Hare and Anonymous and Pen for Adair and Russell Co., KY, names. -CM

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2011-05-05 05:41:06 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Writer says travellers ought to know where KY 80 is - without signage

KY 80 SIGN writes:Why put a sign up for this should we also put up a sign for all other roads in the county. I have never seen a sign directing someone toward a road such as this. If someone is lost maybe they should buy a road map as we can't afford to put up a sign directing us to all roads, that is why they make road maps If someone is going to KY 80 they should know to follow KY 55 until they intersect the road. -KY 80 SIGN Comments above re photo 40245 Need a to East 80 sign on Public Square at Jamestown ST

2011-05-05 05:15:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback


Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 5
Happy Anniversary, George and Joanne Payne (1990) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Reliford | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Johnnie Ray Wilson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Roberts (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaleb Butler | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kathrine Curtsinger | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mark Gilpin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Matt Melson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Dawn Goforth (2010) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Shawn Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Linda Lane Rainwater, Taylor Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ronnie C. Johnson, Russell Co., KY (1959 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, George Bee Hardin, Cumberland Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles (Chuck) Spurling, Taylor Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nickolas Ealie Burton, stillborn (2012-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Willard Franklin Cravens, Casey Co., KY (1954) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Orval Riggs, Campbellsville, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Jones, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edith Hawkins, Taylor County, KY (1926-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Carroll, 47, Russell County, KY (1966-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenda Kay Wethington, 57, Adair Co., KY (1957-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Imogene Sallee Huff, Taylor County, KY (1931-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Powell, 86, Adair County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danny Joe Spears, 54, Casey Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Nathaniel Taylor, 87, Russell Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvadene Sharp, 75, Liberty, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucille Gosser, 86, Russell Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce H. Tucker , Taylor County, KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Herman -Sluggo- Curry, Green Co., KY native/Taylor Co. KY (1945-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Norma Burton Lucas, Russell Co., KY/Marion Co., IN native (1964-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Don R. Moore, 80, Taylor County, KY/Adair native (1938-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Stanley Coffman, 72, Louisville, KY/Casey County KY native (1946-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dolores Parson, 82, Adair County, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doyle Kelson Bishop, 93, Green Co., KY (1929-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Elvenois Kirk, 69, Burkesville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Genevia Harden, 89, Columbia, KY (1931-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gerri Watts Phillippe, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gertrude Burton Kerns, 95, Columbia, KY (1927-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry H. Corbin, 78, Greensburg, KY (1944-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Callinan, 64, Dunnville, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Janie Hines Francis, 75, Edmonton, KY native (1947-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Karen Lynn Dial, formerly of Columbia, KY (1947-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lovella Dotson, 94, Exie, KY (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Lee Hood | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Melvin (Shorty) Hall, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Antle, (1967-2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ramona Lane, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Vanessa Leigh Vale, 24, Campbellsville, KY (1998-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wallace Edward (W.E.) Bohannon, 83, Columbia, KY (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wilma Jean Cravens, 91, Adair Co., KY native (1930-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2011
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8:00amCTAdair County Library Bookmobile will be in areas of Sparksville, Breeding, Melson Ridge and Montpelier today | (ID:12589, Comment)
Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: Court Cases for TodayNo (0) court case(s) in Adair Circuit Court. No (0) case(s) in Adair District Court. For latest updates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the Kentucky Court of Justice: Adair County. Also: Casey County. Cumberland County. Green County. Metcalfe County. Russell County. Taylor County.
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NoonCTNational Day of Prayer service Downtown on Public Square
The Adair County Ministerial Association is sponsoring an outdoor prayer service on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 12pm noon CT. The service will be held at the flagpole by the Courthouse Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, Ky. Public officials and all county residents are invited to come and pray for our country. This service is being held in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. For more information, please call (270) 384-3259. - Connie Scott | (ID:12579, Comment)
1:00pmCTFuneral services in Glasgow, KY, for Fred Jr. Jessee, 67, Adair Co. KY, native | (ID:12583, Comment)
Funeral services in Columbia, KY, for Ruchin E. Fudge, Adair Co., KY (1919-2011) | (ID:12571, Comment)
5:30pmCTNational Day of Prayer service at Ransdell Chapel, Campellsville University
There will be a National Day of Prayer Service Thursday, May 5, 2011, in the Ransdell Chapel, 401 N. Hoskins AV, on the campus of Campbellsville University.The Taylor County Ministerial Association is sponsoring the service, which begins at 6:30pmET/5:30pmCT. The public is invited. Admission is free. -Joan C. McKinney | (ID:12569, Comment)

  

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