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Daily News for Monday, October 19, 2009
3rd Annual Silent City Cemetery Tour, at 5pmCT, Oct. 26, 2009 See also List of Re-Enactors By Lee Ann Jessie, Director, Adair Co. Public Library The Adair County Public Library and the Adair County Genealogical Society would like to invite you to the third annual "Silent City" Cemetery Tour to be held October 26, 2009 at 5pmCT. This year's tour will begin at the Adair County Public Library and proceed to the Columbia City Cemetery better known as the "Silent City." There you will meet B.F. & Molly Hunter, Cy Barger, William Wallace Jones, Mary Smythe Biggs, Dr. Samuel Fields and Judge James Garnett Each of these individuals helped to shape Adair County and Columbia with their gifts of time, talent and energy. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 17:39:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Grand opening for Adair Entrepreneurs' Rescource Center By Kay Bowman The Entrepreneurs' Resource Center (ERC) for Adair County will hold a grand opening on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 2pmCT, a the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, where the ERC will be housed.. Light refreshments will be served. Regardless of the size, entrepreneurs and small businesses are key to a vibrant future for Adair County and all rural Kentucky. Whether you are self-employed, starting a new business, or want to grow your current business, resources are available to assist you at each stage of your growth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 16:55:19 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Felicia Humphrey, 21, Glasgow, KY Felicia Kay Humphrey, 21, Glasgow, KY, died Saturday, October 10, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Barren Co., kY. She was the daughter of Roger (Tina) Humphrey of Glasgow and Nelda (Dewayne) Crews of Knob Lick. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Clack Cemetery at Knob Lick. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 15:15:24 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Birds of KY: Bull Run flyer ID'ed as Black Vulture Birds of KY: Bird flight over Bull Run Adair Co KY To ColumbiaMagazine.com: This bird appears to be a black vulture, not a turkey vulture. The black vulture, has a shorter stubbier tail, and the white banding on the underside of wing is only at tips. The turkey vulture has a longer tail, and the white banding extends the length of the underside of the wing. s/Crystal GarmonWe appreciate the expertise. The caption has been revised. The earlier mis-identification was CM's, not the photographer's. -EW 2009-10-19 15:01:09 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Obituary: Millard Coy Wilson, 69, dies in Edmonton, KY He was co-founder of Bel-Aire Restaurant and owned and operated Edmonton Discount Furniture, both in Edmonton, KY. He was a member of the Edmonton City Council and of Penick's Chapel Baptist Church. He will be buried in Adair Co., KY Millard Coy Wilson, 69, Edmonton, KY, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at Penicks Chapel United Baptist Church, where he was a member. Burial was in Adair County at Shirley-Dickson Cemetery, 1729 Prices Creek RD, Edmonton, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 14:47:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
A Stitch in Time holds first meeting at Trabue-Russell House Click on headline for complete story with photo By Barbara Armitage President, Columbia Garden Club The first meeting of A Stitch in Time was fun and helpful. Six talented ladies gathered this morning at the Trabue-Russell House to form Columbia's newest group "A Stitch in Time". Knitting and crocheting enthusiasts are welcome to join them every Monday morning to share their ideas, techniques and patterns while they work on projects . Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 14:16:24 | Comments | Printable version
Book Club studying Cane River, by Lalita Tademy Next meeting is Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 4:30pmCT The Adult Book Club selection this month is Cane River by Lalita Tademy. It tells of four generations of African-American women, a work based on the author's actual research past-and a book with enormous implications for us all. The author had always been intensely interested in her family's stories, which led her to write Cane River. We meet the third Tuesdays at 4:30pm of each month. For questions and info call the library at (270) 384-2472. We are located at 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. -Ernestine Bennett 2009-10-19 14:06:37 | Comments | Printable version
Rainy night experiment shows value of Address Markers Having name and number on mailbox just doesn't do the jobBy Barbara Armitage It's like night and day:About a week ago last Sunday an ambulance with its emergency lights flashing turned around in our driveway at Tucker's Station. It was just before sundown, just at that time of day when it can be hard to see things at a distance clearly and I wondered if they were on an emergency run and who on Bull Run might be hurt. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 11:58:21 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Cycling Fifth Overall at National Championships By Dan White, Asst. Lindsey Wilson College Sports Information Director TRUCKEE, CA - The Lindsey Wilson College cycling team took fifth place at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships at the Northstar at Tahoe Resort on October16-18, 2009. The Blue Raiders earned 409 points in their final meet of the season, while Fort Lewis (CO) College won the team title with 671 points. The University of Colorado and Lees-McRae (NC) College finished second and third with 589 and 555 points, respectively. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 11:24:47 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Luciani Third, Slapeka Sixth at ITA Small College Championships By Dan White, Asst. LWC Sports Information Director MOBILE, AL - Lindsey Wilson College senior Freddy Luciani overcame a loss in the semifinals of the International Tennis Association's Small College Championships to win the third-place men's match in straight sets Saturday, October 17, 2009, at the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. Blue Raider sophomore Trina Slapeka finished sixth in the women's bracket. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 11:11:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
The Strong Women Program to be offered at Adair Health Dept. By Jelaine Harlowe The Adair County Health Department will be offering "The Strong Women Program," A National Fitness Program for Women, beginning November 10, 2009. This is a 12-week program for women 40 and over. The series will be led by Jelaine Harlow, Lee Ann Jessie and Kelli Bonifer. Strong Women was developed by Miriam Nelson, PhD, an associate professor at Tufts Universitys and is based upon years of research on how strength training and proper nutrition improve the health of women of all ages. The program is appropriate for both sedentary and very active women. Weights are provided. There will be an informational meeting on the Strong Women Program on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 5:00pmCT in the basement of the Adair County Health Department, 802 Westlake DR, Columbia, KY 42728 The program begins Tuesday, November 10, 2009, and will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-1:00pmCT at the health dept. Please call to register at (270) 384-2286, extension 221. Space will be limited, so call now.Jelaine Harlow 2009-10-19 10:46:03 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Police make drug arrest Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 Officers with the Columbia Police Department arrested a Columbia man on drug charges Friday afternoon, October 16, 2009. at 4:45pmCT, following a traffic stop. Officer Gary Roy and Sergeant Jason Cross charged Waylon D. Bradshaw, 26, Columbia, KY, with possession of a controlled substance first degree methamphetamine, trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces, four counts of possession of a controlled substance second degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bradshaw was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail by . 2009-10-19 08:12:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Obituary: Wallace Elzie Humphress, 79, Columbia, KY He was a member of a large, respected Adair County family and of the Egypt Christian Church. Mr. Humphress was a former truck driver and small engine repairman and was a US Army Veteran. Wallace Elzie Humphress, 79, Columbia, KY, died Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Brownsburg Health Care in Brownsburg, IN. The funeral service is at 1pmCT, Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY with Bro. Hugh Withers the officiating clergy. Burial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with military honors by VFW Post 6097, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 06:54:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
It's mating season: motorists reminded to look out for deer Defensive driving can reduce tragic encounters on roadways By H.B. Elkins, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet story JACKSON, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding motorists that deer become a greater roadway hazard this time of year as mating season arrives. Each year the mating season, which lasts from October through December, accounts for a spike in deer-related crashes in the commonwealth. There were 2,926 deer-related crashes reported in Kentucky in 2008, leading to two fatalities and 178 injuries. This year, 1,509 deer-related crashed have been reported thus far, resulting in 105 injuries and no deaths. Nationally, about 150 people die each year in motor vehicle accidents involving deer. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 06:26:15 | Comments | Printable version
Today, Mon. Oct. 19, 2009: Special Reminders KENTUCKY SWINE FLU STATUS: For a complete county-by-county listing of flu activity in Kentucky, Click Here Don't let the flu get you down, we have the FLU VACCINE available First Come-First Served Basis $15.00  SPONSORED Order online Do your shopping from home, with Wal-Mart Site-to-Store (SM). Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-19 05:29:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
Adair Co. Fair Miss Pre-Teen wins state title Bailey Nicole Brown is seventh grader at Russell County Middle School Click on headline for full story, photo by Greg Thomas Miss Pre-Teen Adair County Fair, Bailey Nicole Brown, won the title of 2009 Miss Pre-Teen Kentucky County Fair Saturday night, October 17, 2009, in Louisville while competing with a total of 76 contestants. Bailey is the 12 year old daughter of Robin Brown and Jeff Brown of Russell Springs, KY. She is in the seventh grade at Russell County Middle School, Russell Springs, KY. Attending with the Adair County Fair Board were Fay Davidson, Billy Pickett, Susan Lewis, Terry Harvey, Marshall Judd, and Greg Thompson. 2009-10-19 03:56:08 | Comments | Printable version
Wants to organize cards, Ski, care shipments to servicemen Christmas is only 67 days away About: Reader suggests organizing Ski shipments to Iraq To ColumbiaMagazine.com: My church (and me personally) are interested in obtaining the addresses of Adair servicemen currently serving our country anywhere, but especially in Afghanistan and Iraq. We would like to mail cards to them. Also, we would be interested in something like sending Ski to them and other care products. Is there anyone who could supply us with a list of names and addresses? s/Connie Scott Thanks. Great idea, for a year round operation and it's also a reminder that Christmas is not that far away. We're posting, in hopes someone will suggest a way to keep the names on file. We'll do our part to publicize the effort, as well as important dates, deadlines, and shipping suggestions. -Ed Waggener 2009-10-19 03:36:40 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Beautiful baby, proud grandma About: Jelaine Harlow and granddaughter To ColumbiaMagazine.com: What a beautiful baby. I can see in your eyes you're a proud grandma. s/Alice Wheeler 2009-10-19 03:19:17 | Comments | Printable version
Adair SAR October Board meets tonight The Adair County Search and Rescue Board will have their regular monthly board meeting, Monday, October 19, 2009 at 6:30pmCT, at the Adair County 911 Building, 107 N. High Street, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. This is a board meeting and not a regular meeting of the organization. The SAR Board meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30pmCT at the Adair County 911 building. -Greg Thomas, Adair County Emergency Management Director 2009-10-19 03:12:07 | Comments | Printable version
Columbia Woman's Club topic is Domestic Violence The Columbia Woman's Club will meet Tuesday, October 27, 6pmCT at the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Building, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, lower level. The speaker will be Monica Linnville from Bethany House, whose subject will be "Help for Domestic Violence and Abuse."Hostesses are Mary Frances May and Emily Sargent. The Columbia Woman's Club is a federated club serving communites across the United States. Our monthly meetings feature speakers on designated topics relating to education, health, public issues, conservation international outreach and the arts. We invite all women interested in being members to join us. -Vonnie Kolbenschlag 2009-10-19 02:45:46 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 19 Happy Anniversary, Katie and Kent Boyce (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Terry and Kathy Goodin (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ann Smith (1967) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Garry Cox | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jane Branham | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeana Collins Pike (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kim Kelley Dykes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lynn Kilgallen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Margaret Antle | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Mitchum | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Miller Quinn (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Ricky Roy | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lee Roy Bennett (1945) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlin Downey, Greensburg, KY; Adair Co. native (1938) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mark Allan Stafford, Casey Co., KY (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Holland Moss Milby, Green County, KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ardis R. Stargle, 68, Russell County, KY (1945-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathryn E. Hall , Casey County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vanda Vanese (Nessie) Vaughn, Green Co., KY, (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Douglas (Shorty) Gabehart, Taylor County, KY (1953-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gladys Fair Walls, Casey County, KY (1921-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Riggs, Taylor County, KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Hughes Cox, 71, Taylor Co., KY (1943-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marcia Winfrey Hume, Cumberland Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Homer Spears, 84, Casey Co./Pike Co., KY native (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Ross, 82, Russell County, KY (1934-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Lanis Goode, 65, Taylor County, KY (1951-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jodi Adele Heselton Atwood, Casey Co., KY (1967-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Danny G. Helm, 71, Adair County, KY/Russell Co., KY native (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James -Jimmy- Caton, Taylor County, KY (1961) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judy Ann Campbell, 63, Adair County, KY (1954-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie Mason (Bill) French, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ann Matherly Dile, 82, Taylor Co., KY native (1937-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty M. Schaeffer, 89, Columbia KY (1933-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Jasper, 71, Russell Springs, KY (1950-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cavella Lyons Robbins, 56, Florence, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cleo Shofner, 92, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colby Deener, 95, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Davis Hadley, 80, Russell Springs, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delano Shipp, Campbellsville, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dicy Coffey, 99, Russell Springs, KY (1921-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald E. Doss, 72, Adair Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elizabeth Hopkins Patterson, 88, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Emma Goodin, 91, member Bearwallow UMC (1915-2007) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Melson, 48, Jamestown, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Richard Williams, 53, Campbellsville, KY (1965-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith Ann (Judy) Flanders, 79, Green Co., KY native (1941-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kelsay (Bug) Barnes, 91, Campbellsville, KY (1928-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucille Goode, 90, Bradfordsville, KY (1929-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pamela Schubert, 57, Dunnville, KY (1965-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Prudence Milby Russell, 99, Green County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert E. Wojcik, 80, Liberty, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby B. Humble, 84, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Lee Allen, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1957-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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