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Daily News for Thursday, November 24, 2011
Mike Watson places era of old Courthouse photo in mid-1930s Doors of courthouse were frequently taken down in warm weather to allow air circulation; notes Greensburg Street entrance was shorter. But he has not found a date on the addition of the additional office and storage space nor when it was taken away Comments on Favorite Old Photo: Early Adair County Courthouse By MIke Watson This is a wonderful photograph of the Courthouse and a large portion of the Public Square. It is difficult to date the photo, but most likely in the mid-1930s. As for there being no doors, there was a time when the doors were taken down in warm weather to better allow air to circulate through the offices. I do not know, however, about the fan windows over the doors, they may have been removed at the same time to avoid damage. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 17:52:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Mike Watson - History
101 years ago: Thanksgiving in Adair Co., KY It was already, in 1910, a magnificent day of over-indulgence, nowhere more so than at the elegant dinner served at the Hancock Hotel First printed, CM, Thanksgiving 2010) By "Jim" Thanksgiving menu, Thanksgiving humor, Thanksgiving reflections, 1910 (collected from various editions of the Adair County News) "Educated turkeys have been roosting higher than is customary for several days in and around Roy. (From the Roy community newsletter. This odd phenomenon was also reported in the Cyclone community.) Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 16:14:59 | Comments | Printable version
Kentucky Color - Adair County's Largest Sinkhole Swallet Click on headline for article with photo(s) By Billy Joe Fudge, Vice President Homeplace on Green River, Inc. Retired District Forester, Kentucky division of Forestry All of the surface water and spring water inside the over 6 square mile sinkhole plain runs into and along Sinking Branch to its ultimate destination, the swallet. Of course, the swallet is the lowest point of a sinkhole and it is where the sinkhole funnels water underground. As we have discussed in the past swallets can be either open to receive running water or closed, in which case, water soaks through the soil into underground streams. With large sinkholes such as this one the swallet will often be open but still allow much water to soak underground. -BILLY JOE FUDGE 2011-11-24 15:41:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Kentucky Color by Billy Joe Fudge
POETRY: Giving thanks for lesser things, Thanksgiving 2011 POETRY by ROBERT STONE Giving thanks for lesser things - a sonnet for Thanksgiving Day Creation doesn't care if we give thanksThe next earlier Robert Stone poem A world anew. A sonnet 2011-11-24 15:21:36 | Comments | Printable version
Frances Harmon, Adair County, KY (1930-2011) She was a member of a respected Northeast Adair County, KY, family, a homemaker, and of the Christian faith Frances Harmon age 81 years of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 3:18pmET at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Funeral services are at 1pmCT Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg, KY. Interment in Bearwallow Cemetery, 6080 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 3:30pmCT, Friday, November 26, 2011, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 15:07:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Wants to know who is in charge of Veterans Honor Board Comments re article 48473 Veterans Honor Board is still hanging in the Courthouse E H Lepiarczyk writes: Who is in charge of the 'Veterans Honor Board'? I think the board may need to be amended. Thanks,--Sir -E.H. LEPIARCZYKThanks. Good question: - We'll post and see if someone who knows will answer.- EW 2011-11-24 13:49:03 | Comments | Printable version
Curb Appeal: The Courthouse is the Wow Factor in Downtown The Square needs some Curb Appeal When you put a house up for sale the realtor will tell you that you need to clean up around your house for curb appeal. If we want to sell people on coming down to the Square to shop or on putting their business down there, the Square needs to be super clean and attractive. The empty buildings need to be kept clean and fresh paint on them at all times. that should be required by the city of Columbia. To me the Court House is the Wow factor for the square so it needs to be sparkling at all times of the day and night. I am so glad the power has been turned on again. More thoughts from beautiful Joppa. -MELEWI 2011-11-24 12:41:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
The Adair County Honor Roll Board, 1944-45 Right on time, as is so frequently the case, JIM appears at just the right time with some badly needed information, this time with background on the World War II Veterans Honor Board, placed at the Historic Adair County Courthouse on May 26, 1945 - 66 years, 5 months, and and 28 days ago. The Honor Board had over 1,200 names then, but the number has increased over the years to exceed 1,300 today. Lieutenant Gov. Kenneth Tuggle came to Columbia to participate in the dedication, on the occasion of one of the largest gatherings ever on the Adair County Square See also, B.J. Hagy wonders about bronze plaque in the courthouse and Veterans Honor Board is still hanging in the Courthouse, latter with photo(s). By JIM When the call went out in the fall of 1944 for contributions to the latest War Fund Drive, Adair Countians--as ever and always--responded with open hearts and open wallets, and by mid-November, nearly $3,000 had been raised, considerably above the quota of $2,600. W.E. Harris and Rev. L.R. Fugit, the county chairmen for the War Fund Drive, announced that the overage would be put to good use, that it would be kept in the county and "used to assist in erecting an honor roll board in the Court House yard, listing all Adair men in the Armed Forces." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 10:48:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Report on 50th Year ACHS Class of 1961 reunion Nov. 5, 2011 A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL: At November 5, 2011, class reunion at Mulligan's, with Hon. R.L. Walker as emcee, 59 of 162 classmates in attendance PLUS 38 guests. Class dignitaries were recognized, Joe Pyles gives special awards, and a special event conducted by Pat Glasgow and the Honorable R.L. Walker allowed certain classmates to make corrections to their "Permanent Records." Planning is already underway for the class to reunite again in 2016. Click on headline for dozens of names and distinctions, a class photo w/names, and more By Glenn Glasgow The Adair County High School Class of 1961 held their 50th Year class reunion November 5, 2011 at Mulligan's Restaurant at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson College. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 10:30:15 | Comments | Printable version
Card Shower Request for Elvester Bennett, 80 on Dec. 3, 2011 Ellen Quinn writes: We would like to announce a card shower for Mr. Elvester Bennett. He will be 80 years old on December 3, 2011.ELLEN QUINNElvester BennettEvery birthday card will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, 2011-11-24 09:25:32 | Comments | Printable version
TODAY! Community Thanksgiving dinner 10:30am-1pmCT - free! It's at Adair County Middle School this year By Sally Kemp The 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is today, Thursday, November 24, 2011 at the Adair County Middle School (old high school), 322 General John Adair Drive, Columbia, KY. from 10:30am-1pmCT, or until the food runs out. Everyone is invited to come out, have a meal and fellowship! However, if you don't want to have a meal or don't have a whole lot of time, please have a cup of coffee, share a story and a few smiles and be on your way! Everything is free! Please come and let's be together as a community sharing and being thankful for this great town we live in and the many blessings we each have in our own lives! -SALLY KEMP 2011-11-24 09:12:33 | Comments | Printable version
Giving Thanks, Thanksgiving 2011, Michelle Obama: Thank a hero Every Thanksgiving, Barack sits down to call some of our troops and thank them for their service. When he tells me about these conversations, it always reminds me of how blessed we are to live in a country where men and women will stand up to protect our freedoms and preserve our way of life. And whenever I've had the chance to meet with these heroes and their families, I've always walked away inspired by their courage and in awe of their strength. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 08:20:18 | Comments | Printable version
BJF Viewpoint on leaving the wings on Courthouse Comments re article 48460 Adair Co Courthouse Being in use is important thing Billy Joe Fudge writes: I, like you, am not going to be upset either way, however the wings do present several problems such as flat roof with leaking problems, they take up much needed space on the square that can be used to create some green space and a gathering space outside this glorious Old Courthouse where we can all meet and visit. Additionally, they make the Downtown seem so crowded and harsh with the asphalt rubbing right up against the building.As to having extra space inside for rental space, etc., there are thousands of square feet of commercial space around the square that is available once we can make the Downtown an attractive, pleasant, inviting, and safe destination. - BILLY JOE FUDGEThanks for the many excellent points: I don't think the Adair Heritage Association has abandoned the idea of removing the wings as to delaying a costly - and more costly to reverse one done - chokepoint in the common goal of preserving the courthouse. The only downside would seem to be a few gallons of paint which might be applied now, only to have the wings removed later. -EW 2011-11-24 07:49:19 | Comments | Printable version
Beshear declares Nov. 26, 2011 'Small Business Saturday' in KY Good idea and one which, in so many ways, supports the dynamic efforts of Eddie and Tiffany Kessler's Made in the U.S.A. - One Adair County family's patriotic plan a movement which has caught on, to a great extent, across the country. (Photos at link, too) By Kerri Richardson, Terry Sebastian FRANKFORT, KY - In an effort to encourage Kentuckians to shop locally and support Kentucky business, Governor Steve Beshear today declared Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 as "Small Business Saturday" in Kentucky. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 07:21:07 | Comments | Printable version
Veterans Honor Board is still hanging in the Courthouse Click on headline for letter plus photo Comments re article 48461 BJ Hagy wonders about bronze plaque in the courthouse Mike Watson writes: The Veterans Honor Board is still hanging in the same place in the Courthouse hallway. It is a large, oak frame with two glass doors. Names of Adair County World War II men and women are in white letters on a black felt background. The accompanying photo does not really do justice, but was the only one I have showing the entire board. - MWThanks, Mike Watson: Maybe it took the installation of the Dakota Meyer sign to really bring out all the significance of the Adair County Court House to the great military service tradition of Adair County, and how important it is to save the courthouse, if just for the veterans. The cost of our efforts to preserve it pales in comparison to what they done - but preserving the courthouse to honor their service is one of the least things we can do. Thanks for your work preserving the memory of Adair County veterans. -EW 2011-11-24 06:56:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
Kentucky in top Round of 7 states for Race to Top funds From White House Press Office The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday, November 23, 2011, that seven states eligible for Race to the Top Round 3 (RTT3) funds have submitted complete applications for a share of $200 million provided by Congress in 2010 to help drive reform. They include Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 06:23:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Rev. Joey N. Welsh: Making it on the Broken Pieces A CM THANKSGIVING CLASSIC: This essay also appeared in the Munfordville, KY, Hart County Herald, on October 2, 2005; reprinted with author permission ANOTHER ANGLE, the occasional musings of a Kentucky pastor" MAKING IT ON THE BROKEN PIECES By The Rev. Joey N. Welsh Near the end of the New Testament Book of Acts, the ship taking the Apostle Paul and others to Rome as prisoners wrecked on the shores of Malta. The vessel broke into pieces, and the passengers made it toward shore by jumping into the stormy surf; the people who couldn't swim clung to hunks of debris from the shattered ship. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 06:07:52 | Comments | Printable version
Lincoln started tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving Turkey Comments re article 48446 Background on Pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey Jon Halsey writes: Would have been nice for the WH (White House. CM) Press Release to have mentioned that it was President Lincoln, at his young son's, tearful request, who issued the first Presidential Pardon for the Thanksgiving Turkey.That's a wonderful historical tidbit: Thanks for the reminder. The White House did overlook that similarity between the current and then president, and especially what a wonderfully liberal thinker Lincoln was, coming out of one of the greatest progressive progenitors of any American Political party ever, the The Ripon Society. It's also a reminder of the hope that there may be better days ahead for Lincoln's Republican Party may, someday, soon, again be steered by real progressives the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Marlow Cook, Jacob Javits, John Sherman Cooper David Heskamp, Gerald Ford, Albert Van Zant, Dwight Eisenhower and Tim Lee Carter. Thanks for the reminder. Neither party has a lock on honest to goodness American values, Christian principles of decency and inclusion, and the esssential cement of American society, pluralism. -EW 2011-11-24 05:52:26 | Comments | Printable version
A Memorable Hinman Thanksgiving - Circa 1933 This wonderful short story, "A Memorable Hinman Thanksgiving," was discovered for us by Mr. Robert Stone, who obtained permission from the author to print the story in ColumbiaMagazine.com. It's copyright 2005, Chuck Hinman. The author lives in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He began to write memories for his kids when he was eighty and in 2005 self-published It's Just Me, a collection of seventy-five stories, including "The Thanksgiving" piece. Chuck is unable to read or write now but his son Paul reads to him any comments. You can send a message to: Paul Hinman at jhinman4@cox.net By Chuck Hinman A Memorable Hinman Thanksgiving -- Circa 1933 When Thanksgiving rolled around in 1933, I was a 11-year old boy, growing up on a Nebraska farm. The famed stock-market crash of 1929 had not much immediate effect on our life. My Dad had a few gold certificates which become worthless but no big deal. What did "do him in" and other farmers, was the combination of the stock market crash or depression and a succession of years of various weather and insect plagues. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 05:45:04 | Comments | Printable version
Virginia Ruth Starnes, Casey Co., KY (1932-2011) She was the matriarch of a large, respected family. She leaves 49 direct living descendants. She was a devoted homemaker, a talented seamstress, and a member of the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Virginia Ruth Starnes passed away Tuesday November 22, 2011 at the Gallatin Health Care in Warsaw, KY. She was 79. Funeral services will be at 2pmET/1pmCT, Saturday ,November 26, 2011 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville Street, Liberty KY, with Bro. William Pittman officiating. Burial will be in Durham Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday, November 26, 2011, from 12pm noon ET/11amCT until service at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 05:08:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Driven will be singing at Melson Ridge Church Adair County Sunday Night Singing The group Driven will be singing at Melson Ridge Church, 3082 Melson Ridge Road Cundiff, KY, at 6:30pmCT, Sunday, November 27, 2011. All are welcome to attend. -VALERIE LOY 2011-11-24 04:39:30 | Comments | Printable version
Tom Chaney, a Cumberland Co., KY, Thanksgiving Story RABBIT HUNTING IN LAWSON BOTTOM near BAKERTON, KY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This column is a favorite, repeated from last year. 'This is a one of a kind column. It's the only one Tom Chaney ever wrote about Thanksgiving.' - ROBERT STONE. Of Writers and Their Books. Review. Walt Harrington, author of The Everlasting Stream: A True Story of Rabbits, Guns, Friendship, and Family A major Kentucky book about familiar folks on the Cumberland River in Lawson Bottom, accessed off KY 704, a few miles south of Inroad, Adair County The next earlier Tom Chaney essay, The Resurrection Man By Tom Chaney The Bookstore, Horse Cave, KY The Holy Communion of Rabbit Hunting What does a sophisticated Washington Post writer do when he comes to Barren County Kentucky to celebrate Thanksgiving with his wife's rural kin? The women head to the kitchen to fix the holiday meals. The men head down toward Burkesville to hunt on the family land in Lawson Bottom. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-11-24 04:29:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Tom Chaney: Of Writers and Their Books
Thanksgiving/Link to story in Lexington Herald about LWC Duane Bonifer sent a tip about a wonderful story about the Thanksgiving Dinner for 60 prepared by President and Mrs. Luckey for students who remain on campus through the Thanksgiving Holiday. Read by clicking to Lindsey Wilson College president's Thanksgiving tradition includes a meal for 60 by Cheryl Truman in the Lexington, KY, Herald on Kentucky.com 2011-11-24 04:01:03 | Comments | Printable version
Today, THURSDAY with CM, Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, 2011 Thanks at Thanksgiving In order of submission, newest submission listed first. Stories we chosen to repeat are marked "CM THANKSGIVING CLASSIC." We invite new stories today, and nominations from our files for "CM THANKSGIVING CLASSICS"
SUNDAY with CM turned out to be a an impressive edition. If you have time to catch up, there are quick links below. At CM, we realize there is so much going on in this season - and especially in this area - that it's hard for many to look back at all. But if you do have time, we can't think of anyplace better to spend your time than catching up on these great features. SUNDAY with CM - November 20, 2011 for your favorite writers + important news stories, features, and Must Read recent stories on CM:
The ADAIR Band Congratulations Registry Please sign Billy Joe Fudge's Comments re article 48219 Congratulations Registry 2011 ADAIR band 2011-11-24 03:55:45 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today Birthdays and Anniversaries for November 24 Happy Birthday, Amanda Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Anthony Hale | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ashley McGaha Froedge (1978) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Benjamin Ray Hancock | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krissy Thomas (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lesa VanArsdale Withers | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lukas Helm | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Mariah Lynne Melson (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nicole Bell (1979) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Presley Gaskin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ronnie Grant | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Virginia Lucas, Russell County, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Irma Martin, Yosemite, KY (1959-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Junior Vibbert, Cumberland County, KY (1941-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchell Castillo, Jr., Campbellsville, KY (1976-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rachel Smith, Bridgeview, IL (1934-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Bill) England, Metcalfe County native (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gleason Finn, Adair Co., KY (1930) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosetta Allene Vaughn, Cumberland Co., KY (1956) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patrick Ryan Pruitt, Burkesville, KY (1982 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Stotts, Adair County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollan Cannon, Casey Co., KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Norris, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brandy Roberts Coffey, Russell Springs, KY (1977-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Margie Mae Henderson Caven, Green Co., KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie Graham, Sr., Taylor County, KY, (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Goody) Patterson, Green Co., KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Robert B. Oldham, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roy Glenn Emerson, 77, Casey Co., KY (1938-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nina Earlene Dunbar, 88, Russell Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phillip Roy, Russell Co./Adair Co., KY native (1947-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Drusilla Williams Booher, Cumberland Co., KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Becky Warriner, 73, Russell County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mattie Lourene Garrett Syra, 87, Metcalfe Co., KY (1929-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Richard Dean Garner, 53, Russell County, KY (1963-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Buford (Butch) Abell, Bradfordsville, KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gloria Marcine Garrison, Cane Valley, KY (1934-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Blake Burris Martin, 34, Columbia, KY (1986-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Thomas (Tommy) Donan, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henry Wood Bagby, 85, Louisville, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerry R. Brown, 57, Jamestown, KY (1964-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jessica Anne Burton, 39, Columbia, KY (1982-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kristina Louise Sult, 49, Knifley, KY (1971-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marion Francine Fortenberry, 54, Jamestown, KY (1965-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Zelmer Crawhorn, 92, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Thursday, November 24, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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