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Daily News for Wednesday, October 28, 2009
LWC to hold luncheon Nov. 10, 2009, to honor area veterans 2009 marks 7th year school has held luncheon By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs COLUMBIA, Ky. -- The Lindsey Wilson College community will hold its annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at 11amCT in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY. The luncheon is open to veterans and their spouses along with veterans' widows and widowers. There is no charge to veterans and their spouses. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 20:39:33 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
LWC makes bachelor's degrees available in Christian Co., KY Lindsey Wilson's 20 community campus expand opportunities into Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Innovative partnership with Hopkinsville Community Colege lets HCC students earn bachelor degrees in human services and counseling Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Relations HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. -- Lindsey Wilson College was officially welcomed into the Hopkinsville-Christian County community Tuesday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Hopkinsville Community College. But the event, held in the HCC Administration Building, was more about welcoming another member into the Hopkinsville-Christian County Chamber of Commerce. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 19:31:05 | Comments | Printable version
Quarter cheaper popcorn: And the popcorn is good About:Gas Price Drumbeat No popcorn with gas in Columbia To ColumbiaMagazine.com: And it is really good popcorn. I regularly go there to avoid the higher prices here! s/Pam Kermeen 2009-10-28 19:06:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Three car injury collision on Burkesville ST, Tues., Oct. 27, 2009 Seven cars, three accidents one block stretch of Burkesville ST, keep police officers busy in less than seven hours period Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Click on headline for story plus photo(s) ColumbiaMagazine.com special report The third of three collisions on Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, resulted an injury transport to Westlake Regional Hospital. The incident involved three vehicles, all traveling in the same direction. Brad Cox, 62, of Columbia was northbound at the intersection, operating a 2006 Toyota Camry and had stopped to make a left turn onto West Frazier AV. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 17:25:10 | Comments | Printable version
Pauline 'Polly' Bell Dunn, 96, recommends CU as wonderful place She remembers two major events in her life: Winning national spelling bee and making the decision to do her teacher education at Campbellsville University Click on headline for complete story plus photos By Linda Waggener, marketing and media relations coordinator CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Pauline 'Polly' Bell Dunn, 96, always mentions twospecial things she did as a young woman. The first, she won the nationalspelling bee at age 13, and second, she chose to do her teachereducation at Campbellsville Junior College, now CampbellsvilleUniversity. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 16:42:56 | Comments | Printable version
Amazing attitudes toward nickel tax, quarter gas premium To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Isn't it amazing that people will pay 25 cents extra a gallon for gas and say nothing. But they choke on the nickel tax that would amount to a lot less and at least do some good for education here in Adair County. s/Gerald Doss 2009-10-28 16:12:11 | Comments | Printable version
Board of Education faces issues on tax recall By Darrell Treece, Superintendent, Adair Co. Schools Assuming 755 of the 1600 signatures on the nickel Recall Petition are certified (which is almost a certainty), the Board of Education will have to make the decision of what to do about putting the issue on the ballot. They have 3 options:
Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 14:42:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
CPD is investigating pickup vs. pedestrian on Columbia Square Pedestrian airlifted to University of Louisville from Westlake; driver of Pickup was not injured. CPD, Adair sheriffs, fire department and EMS on scene. Columbia Police Officer Josh Brockman is continuing investigation The Columbia Police Department is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident that occurred at approximately 10:55amCT, this morning, October 28, 2009. The accident occurred when Kathy Grant, 55, was attempting to cross the roadway from the Burkesville Stree side of the Public Square and was struck by a 1999 Dodge truck being operated by Joey Keith, 37, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 14:13:00 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Lester Earl Sneed, 74, Columbia, KY Mr. Sneed was a member of a large Western Adair County family Lester Earl Sneed, 74, Columbia, KY, died Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 4:49amCT, at Laker Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. The funeral service will be Friday, October 30, 2009, at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY with Rev. Gene Conover the officiating clergy. Burial will be in the Jones Chapel Cemetery, 2700 Jones Chapel RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 4:30pmCT, Thursday, October 29, 2009. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 13:57:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU will host exhibit for Adair artists Henrietta and Jeff Scott Works of the popular Adair County artists are inspired by a strong interest in Art Nouveau and the American Art and Craft Movement By Adam Goodlett News from Campbellsville University Campbellsville University will host an art exhibit featuring numerous works of art by Adair Countians Jeffery and Henrietta Scott from November 16 to December 10, 2009, at the CU Art Gallery located at 205 Unviersity Drive, Campbellsville, KY The gallery is open from 8am-5pmET/7am-4pmCT. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The opening of the exhibit is scheduled from 6-7:30pmCT. on Monday, November 16, 2009. Refreshments will be served and you can visit with Jeff and Henrietta. The Scotts have both been teaching for over 30 years. Henrietta Scott has been teaching art all throughout her teaching career, which began in the Adair County school system, where Jeffery Scott was a teacher and principal. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 13:08:07 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
Obituary: Yvonne Franklin, 71, Adair Co., KY She was a member of a large, respected family. She was a former cook at the Circle R Restaurant in Columbia, KY, for several years Yvonne Franklin, 71, a resident of Summit Manor Health & RehabColumbia, KY, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1:55amCT, atSummit Manor. The Funeral service Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQuearyFuneral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Kerry Yates the officiating clergy. Interment in Grant Cemetery, 80 Roy Grant RD, Columbia KY in the Glensfork Community. Visitation after 4:00pmCT Thursday, October 29, 2009, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 12:48:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Dr. Phil Aaron: Seasonal flu/Swine flu As death toll rises, attitudes on getting flu shots is changing dramatically. Dr. Aaron writes about identifying and self-diagnosing flu and colds, and actions to be taken to prevent spread of the disease By Dr. Phil Aaron As the number of cases of Swine flu has multiplied, there are now nationwide over 1,000 Seasonal Flu deaths; and over 2,500 deaths associated with Swine Flu. People are changing their remarks from "I don''t want that flu vaccine," to "Where can I get the vaccine?" The Swine Flu germ passes easily from person to person since people have no immunity to the germ. The symptoms of the Swine Flu and the seasonal flu are basically the same: a fever, sore throat, cough and runny nose. Children with Swine Flu are more likely to have vomiting and diarrhea than children with seasonal flu. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 12:22:48 | Comments | Printable version
Gas Price Drumbeat: No popcorn with gas in Columbia And it's higher over here, Peewee says Mr. A.L. Sinclair called to say that gas is $2.41 a gallon in Campbellsville, KY, and $2.69 in Columbia. "In Campbellsville," he said, "they also give you a bag of popcorn." But in Columbia, he said, you don't get any popcorn with your gas. "Not to stir anything up" he said. "Just wanted people to know they get popcorn with cheap gas in Campbellsville. 2009-10-28 12:21:13 | Comments | Printable version
Dave Burton also saw evidence of illegal dragging at Neatsville About: Some illegal drag racing at the bridge in Neatsville in 60sTo ColumbiaMagazine.com: As a resident of Neatsville in the mid 70s to mid 80s, I can attest that there was indeed a little drag racing on the bridge. Usually every Monday morning there were the fresh, tell-tale tire "burn-out" marks on both ends of that bridge.s/Dave Burton 2009-10-28 10:07:38 | Comments | Printable version
HallowRead was great experience for first timers Cyber Pumpkin Carving was best experience About: Approximately 500 turn out for 2009 Hallow Read at ACES To ColumbiaMagazine.com: This was the first time my grandsons, Hunter and Kodie Gadberry, and I had attended HallowRead.Hunter is a 6th grader, in Mrs.Teresa Roy's homeroom. Kodie is a 2nd grader in Mrs. Jennifer's class at CWC. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 10:00:49 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
A real joy to have this band Writer will be going to NYC, "along with half the town." About: ACHS Band Seniors with Rebel Classic hardware To ColumbiaMagazine.com: It makes me sad and glad to see this picture of the senior band members. I am so proud of them and it says alot of Mr. Case to take this bunch and continue along with the winning streak. I'm glad they all like him !!! Our granddaughter, Payton has been a marching band member forseveral years and this is her last year. Logan is also a band student and he's a 10th grader. We have been enjoying watching the band and support everything they do. We will be going to NYC along with half the town and will be cheering them along up there. This is a real joy to have this band and we are so proud of them. I don't think you know how hard they work AND the parents of the band members. s/Barbara Barnes 2009-10-28 09:42:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Charles Marshburn sends link on Lubbock, TX going wet About: Governments dip deeper into alcohol tax well/Dry areas going wet, others liberalizing laws to generate extra revenue a story on MSNBC To ColumbiaMagazine.com: I found this very interesting and informative. You can only hit the property owners so hard with tax and they start to rebel. Fair Tax is the way of the future. Sales tax - not property tax! s/Charles Marshburn 2009-10-28 07:44:04 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Third Annual Silent City Walk draws large number Outstanding perfomances turned in by Mr. Richard Phelps, Mr. J.D. and Ms. Ellen Zornes, Mr. Mike Watson, Mr Barry Jones, Mr. Ronald Rogers, and Ms. Ernestine Bennett Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) by Anita Riddle By Ed Waggener And almost perfect autumn evening made the Third Annual Silent City tour of the Columbia City Cemetery the best ever. "We had 58 to sign in and there were some who didn't," Ernestine Bennett said Tuesday morning, October 27, 2009, after the event was over. She's the Genealogy Librarian at the Adair County Public Library, and also filled in as a re-enactor for Library Director Lee Ann Jessee, who had been scheduled to perform as Mary Smythe Biggs. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 07:05:30 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
When will new Adair Judicial Center be open? About: Historic meeting tonight in Adair Judicial Center To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Barbara Armitage and I went on the cemetary walk last night and we were saying how pretty the new Adair Judicial Center is. When is the opening day? s/Maury Lewis At the historic meeting last night, it was revealed that the definite opening date possibly may come at the end of December 2009 to mid-January, 2010, owing to how fast the Administrative Offices of the Courts can move all of Dennis Loy's records and Judge Mike Loy's and Judge James G. Weddle's inventory to the new building. We'll post the exact date in Events just as soon as we get the information.EW 2009-10-28 05:49:30 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Ginger Renae Beard, 40, Hardin Co., KY She was a native of Biloxi, MS and had worked at Hardin Memorial Hospital for 18 years. She was the granddaughter of Emma Bardin Childress and the late Thelbert and Myrtle Jessee and Davis Beard all of Columbia, Adair Co., KY Ginger Renae Beard, age 40 years, of Elizabethtown, Ky. died Thursday,October 27, 2009 at Hardin Memorial Hospital. Funeral service Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2:00pmCT at Brown Funeral Home306 College St. in Elizabethtown, KY, with Rev. Donnie Davis and Rev. Jerry Tooley the officiating clergy. Interment in Round Top Cemetery, 705 Roundtop RD, Elizabethtown, KY. Visitation will be Thursday, October 29, 20009 from 4pm to 8pmET. and on Friday, October 30, 2009. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 05:35:27 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Gov. Beshear will be at Russell Springs, KY, Nov. 12, 2009 Governor is appearing at the invitation of KY State Representative Jeff Hoover, Jamestown, KY to address area educators, concerned citizens, about Transforming Education in Kentucky Task Force By Marsha Walker Governor Steve Beshear will be at the new Russell County Schools Auditorium/Natatorium Center (ANC) on November 12, 2009 at 10:00amCT, to address area educators about his new Transforming Education in Kentucky Task Force. Governor Beshear was invited by State Representative Jeff Hoover, who was one of three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Governor to the Task Force, to speak with area citizens and educators. All Superintendents, School Board members, Educators and interested citizens are invited to attend and meet with Governor Beshear on November 12, 2009, at 10:00am (CST) in the Auditorium of the ANC building, located on the Russell County High School campus, 2166 S Highway 127, Russell Springs, KY. If you go: The Russell County High School Auditorium Natatorium Center (ANC) is 16 miles East of Public Square, Columbia, KY, via KY 80, US 127. 2009-10-28 04:42:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
A citizen speaks out on school tax: says Adair Co. must face truths "The quality of life we experience tomorrow will most likely be a direct result of what we do or don't do today." BILLY JOE FUDGE By Billy Joe Fudge Citizen of Adair County Concerning about any issue it can be said that enough good can be found to justify supporting it and enough bad can be found to justify opposing it. I believe this statement is applicable and very relevant to the current half cent tax issue facing us here in Adair County. Many well meaning and conscientious citizens find themselves on opposite sides of the fence from neighbors, friends, and even other family members. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 04:30:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
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Approximately 500 turn out for 2009 Hallow Read at ACES And the Goblins will get you if you don't watch out! Click on headline for story plus 3 photos By Ellen Zornes Adair County Elementary School (ACES) was overrun last night, Tuesday, October 27, 2009, by creatures of the night as approximately 500 ghosts, goblins, witches, pirates, ninjas and several princesses joined in the fun of this year's community wide HallowRead. Everyone had a howling good time as we feasted on pizza, soft drinks and water and visited the many spooooky reading and activity rooms. Weird Scientist, Susan Peck, and her apprentices entertained the crowd with their many feats of science showing us how much fun chemistry really is. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 03:33:22 | Comments | Printable version
Lindsey Wilson Volleyball escapes with 3-2 win over Pikeville Blue Raiders in action next at University of Cumberlands (KY) By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director COLUMBIA, KY -- After falling behind 2-1, the Lindsey Wilson College volleyball team won two straight sets to defeat Pikeville (KY) College, 3-2 (25-17, 25-27, 23-25, 25-23, 15-11), on Tuesday in the regular-season home finale at Biggers Sports Center. With the senior-night win, the Blue Raiders improve to 8-23 overall and 7-5 in Mid-South Conference games. Pikeville drops to 4-23 and 1-9 in MSC action. Lindsey Wilson was led by four players with double figures in kills. Junior Racheal Achieng led the team with 17 kills, freshman Ashlie Haworth tallied 16, senior Lindsay Pelonero delivered 12 and sophomore Samantha Camp connected on 10 kills. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-10-28 03:20:26 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports Birthdays and Anniversaries for October 28 Happy Anniversary, Odell and Norma Richard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversay, Mary Margaret and Keith Blackwell (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christine Collins | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dillon Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Emme Lynza Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeremy D. Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kaylee Ann Whitaker | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kenneth Parsley (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Krista Garner Grider | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Patty Rowe Nall (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Quentin Slaven (1996) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sarah Grider (2008) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Sharon Brockman Bates | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Phelps | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Rice, 43, Taylor County, KY (1975-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Eunice Bishop, Greensburg, KY (1937-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lavonda Whited, Liberty, KY (1945-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jim Hayes (1930-2006) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Pike Money (1945-2009) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joy Patton, Taylor Co., KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hazel Murrell, 84, Russell Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Earl Meditz, 84, Adair Co., KY (1925) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Montie Ray Benningfield, Taylor Co., KY (1939)> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hilda Mae Sutton, Casey Co., KY (1931 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Pauline Blakeman Calhoun, Green Co., KY native of Adair Co., KY (1926) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Colonel Harris Walkup, Adair County, KY (1920) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Foley, 68, Russell Co., KY (1943) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Jane Burton, Adair County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Mae Antle, 73, Russell County, KY (1940-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ralph Moss, 94, Taylor Co., KY (1920-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth Gerald Hatton, 33, Edmonton, KY (1982-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edith Chloe Harris Mariz, Taylor Co., KY/Metcalfe Co. native (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Helen Miller, 89, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Thomas Ed Handy, Greensburg, KY (1925-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry Rex Birge, 59, Summer Shade, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Creed Lacy, 82, Adair County, KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morris Edward Milby, 70, Green County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rev. Howard Coop, native of Cumberland County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jarita Burton Cain, 45, Russell Springs, KY (1972-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carlos Robert Mouser, Green County, KY (1953-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Agnes L. Carrithers, Burkesville, KY (1919-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glenda Nadine Mars Dixon, Green Co., KY (1953) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Copeland, Cookeville, TN | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Frederick L. Bohman, 61, Columbia, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Houston Jenkins, 90, Adair Co., KY (1932-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Karen D. Bishop, 67, Columbia, KY (1956-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Grider Bryant, Columbia, KY (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert R. (Bob) Moss, 77, Gradyville, KY (1946-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Russell Lott, Danville, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ryan Scott Banks, 36, Columbia, KY (1984-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sadie Chrisman, 96, Russell Springs, KY (1923-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Yeagley, 68, Campbellsville, KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stacy Riggs, 41, Russell Springs, KY (1979-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Walter Lee Graves, Adair Co., KY native (1960-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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