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Daily News for Tuesday, December 8, 2009
CU grad student composes Christmas carol for troops "What is Christmas?" is work of Matt Hodge. The carol was presented in Campbellsville University's "A Christmas Tapestry" concert and now will be available on CD Click on headline for story plus photo By Ashley Zsedenyi News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Thousands of American soldiers will be apart from their families this Christmas, but Campbellsville University graduate student Matt Hodge has written a Christmas carol for them in hopes of providing a way for the troops and their families to feel closer together during the holiday season. The carol titled "What is Christmas?" came out of a brainstorming session between Hodge and Dr. Frieda Gebert, associate professor of music at CU. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 14:55:55 | Comments | Printable version
Caregivers Support Group to meet at Windsor Gardens The Taylor County Caregivers Support Group will meet on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at Windsor Gardens, 100 Garden AV, Campbellsville, KY. A tour of the beautifully holiday decorated assisted living facility will begin at 11:30amET. At noon, guests will join residents for a special holiday lunch. Please call Margaret Rooker at (270) 789-0116 to register. A brief meeting to plan future meetings will be held immediately following lunch. For more information contact Taylor County Cooperative Extension Office at (270) 465-4511. -Carolyn Morris 2009-12-08 14:04:58 | Comments | Printable version
CU Volleyball wins school's first team National title Netherton joins 1,000 Kill Club to seal win Click on headline for full story, photo(s) By Chris Megginson, CU Sports Information Director KISSIMMEE, FL - They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. For Campbellsville University senior Renee Netherton, a championship is worth 1,000 kills. Netherton eclipsed the 1,000 kill mark in her final career match and turned a 23-23 third set into a 25-23 NCCAA National Championship with back-to-back kills to sweep top-seed Mount Vernon Nazarene, 3-0, Dec. 5 at the Kissimmee Civic Center. "I'm a little nervous to take my uniform off, because once I do it's over," Netherton said. "I'm excited we went out so strong. It's such a great feeling to be able to picture that last hit in my head. That's going to stay with me forever." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 13:25:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
This is for the young people, for the future of Adair County To ColumbiaMagazine.com We must do what is right for the Kids!! I am so appreciative of the great positive comments in support of the School Tax. I agree with Billy Joe Fudge, "we cannot turn back" and after reading Doug's Success lists we should be more encourage to support the tax that will make a tremendous improvement to our educational facilities. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 12:52:20 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Obituary: Ronnie Gaskin, 55, formerly of Adair Co., KY He was a member of a respected South Adair Co., KY family and of the Evangel Prayer Center. He was employed by GE Appliance Park in Louisville, KY Ronnie Gaskin, age 55 years, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Columbia, KY,passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at 8:14am at University ofLouisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. The funeral service is Friday, December 11, 2009 at 1pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Pastor Randy Parnell and Bro. Ronnie Janes the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery, 8147 Burkesville RD, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 9:30amCT on Friday, December 11, 2009. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 12:39:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Obituary: Madge Hatter, 72, Casey Co., KY She was a member of the West Side Christian Church and was a retired nurse who was formerly employed by Casey County Primary Care and Casey County Hospital in Liberty, KY Madge Hatter, 72, Liberty, KY, died Monday, December 7, 2009, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, KY. The funeral service will will be thursday, December 10, 2009, at Bartle Funeral Home, 142 Highway 49, Liberty, KY, with Rev. Marty Shackleford the officiating clergy. Visitation will be from 6pmET/5pmCT to 9pmET/8pmCT, Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Bartle Funeral Home. Burial will be in K.P. Hill Cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 12:00:17 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Shamarie put everything into perspective "When we look at the facts, everything falls into perspective" - Terry Partin About: Shamarie Claiborne: Vote YES, the cheaper option on schools To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Thanks, Shamarie, for putting everything into the proper perspective. When we look at the facts the decision becomes easy. We can vote YES and spend 5.6 cents for a new school or vote no and spend 11.2 cents/$100 and have a renovated 50 year old building. I'm still voting YES! s/Terry Partin 2009-12-08 11:45:54 | Comments | Printable version
Soccer success is lesson in excellence which applies to schools About: CWC List, Community Working for Children, grows again By Billy Joe Fudge Lindsey Wilson's newest NAIA National Soccer Championship is another example of our community's commitment to excellence. During difficult times we can be tempted to mediocrity, to settle for less than the best. Of course, we should not be shortsighted in our examination of our course, but our ultimate goal should be one of a "continual striving for excellence". Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 11:38:47 | Comments | Printable version
Shamarie Claiborne: Vote YES, the cheaper option on schools "Do the math," she says in telephone call to CM, In answer to leaning no voter. The lowest cost to the taxpayer is to help the kids have a NEW school. About: Letter Would say No as of now To ColumbiaMagazine.com: It really comes down to two options:
Or s/Shamarie Claiborne 2009-12-08 09:47:28 | Comments | Printable version
Nine graduate from smoking cessation class Click on headline for full story plus photo By Jelaine Harlow Nine Adair County residents graduated from Cooper Clayton Smoking Cessation Class last night, Monday, December 7, 2009, at the Adair County 911 Center, 107 N. High ST, Columbia, KY. The new graduates are Fredia Melton, Jennifer Moss, Violet Graves, Sheila Morgan, Stanley Coomer, Patricia Hammond, Michele Coomer, Michele Coomer and Gaynell Dunbar. Jean Corbin, a recent Cooper Clayton graduate herself, was the class facilitator.The next class will begin February 2, 2010. You may register beginning January 1, by calling (270) 384-2286 ext 221. A big thanks to the Adair County 911 center for the use of their conference room, to Jean Corbin for being a facilitator, and to Ed W. for his continual support and coverage of important events in our community. 2009-12-08 08:41:08 | Comments | Printable version
Hood Lodge presents $1,000 to Kosair Charities Click on headline for story plus photo Hood Lodge No. 839 in the Garlin Community of Adair County, donated $1000 to Kosair Charities. Vice President of Development for Kosair Charities Eric Churchill and members of the Mark Twain Shrine Club, received the donation from Master of the Hood Lodge Kevin Reynolds, accompanied by other members of Hood Lodge No. 839. Present at the event were Bernie Dunn, Robert Burton, Eric Churchill, Kevin Reynolds, Jeremy Burton, Randy Corbin, Mathew Corbin, Lemon Goodin, Wm Claywell. AlsoBill Hart, Chris Popplewell, Kevin Burton, David Powell, Harold Burton, Jimmy Neat, Paul Milligan, Jody Burton, Tommy Burton, Mike Reynolds, Daryl Absher, Donald Powell, and Mike Sullivan. 2009-12-08 08:24:12 | Comments | Printable version
Multi-vehicle crash in Hart Co., KY closes I-65 By Kiersten Jaggers, KY Transportation Cabinet BOWLING GREEN, KY, December 8, 2008, 7:34amCT - A multi-vehicle crash involving commercial vehicles has shut down the northbound direction of I-65 in northern Hart County. The duration of this closure is currently estimated at 3-6 hours. Motorists traveling northbound are being detoured off at Exit 58 (Horse Cave) and back onto I-65 at Exit 71 (Bonnieville). Because of the volume of traffic that's been moved to US 31W, motorists can expect delays in the detour route and are encouraged to reduce their speeds. 2009-12-08 08:15:50 | Comments | Printable version
CWC: Vicky Pike, Gertrude Browning added to List About: CWC List, Community Working for Children, grows again To ColumbiaMagazine.com Please add our names to the list: Vicky Browning Pike. Gertrude Pike. s/Vicky Pike 2009-12-08 07:55:59 | Comments | Printable version
Remembering Doris Cave Beard About: Obituary: Doris Cave Beard, 87, Adair Co., KY To ColumbiaMagazine.com: So sorry to hear about Doris (Beard). Seems like not too many years ago, she was mother to all of us as were all the others as we rotated from home to home. To Phyllis, Glenna and Kenneth, I am deeply sorry for your loss. God bless all of you. s/Sue Vallelonga 2009-12-08 07:12:14 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Happy ending: Charlie is back home Special thanks to good Samaritans Tara Franklin and Lee Ann Willis About: At large: Charlie. He snuck out of house. Family misses him. Please help Charlie is home!!! Thank you so much for your help - his picture on your site is how he found his way home. Also a special thank you to Tara Franklin and Lee Ann Willis. They took him in and cared for him last night til they could find his home. s/Amy Pike 2009-12-08 06:10:18 | Comments | Printable version
Adair County Girls, Boys at Lebanon, KY tonight Coach Mark Fudge's Adair County High School Indians boys basketball team will meet Marion County High School at 6:30ET/5:30CT tonight, Tuesday, December 8, 2009. The Indians enter the game with a 1-1 record, while Marion County is winless after three games. Coach James Turner's ACHS Girls, also 1-1, will meet the Marion County High School Girls in the second game at 8:30pmET/7:30CT. Marion County enters the game coming off an impressive 91-44 win over Garrard County. Marion Co. High School is located at 735 East Main ST, Lebanon, KY, 40 miles north of the Adair County Courthouse, 500 Public Square, Columbia, KY. 2009-12-08 05:54:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
National Soccer Champions get big welcome home at Cralle SUB By Duane Bonifer, LWC Director of Public Affairs The Lindsey Wilson College men's soccer team was officially welcomed home Monday, December 7, 2009, with their latest NAIA national title.The Blue Raiders (20-2-1) defeated The Master's (CA) College (19-3-3) 1-0 Saturday, Dec. 5, in Fresno, CA., to win the program's eight national championship - the second most in NAIA men's soccer history.A celebration was held for the team in the college's Cralle Student Union Building. 2009-12-08 05:32:51 | Comments | Printable version
Letter: Would say No as of now About:All for new school but thinks information needed To ColumbiaMagazine.com: As of now I would say "no" to a new tax. Tearing down a sound struture,instead of a renovation would be a waste of hard earned taxpayer money. We need to increase teacher and employee pay and spend money on updating technology. The community needs to be asked for help in finding alternative answers by the school board instead of having a new tax shoved down their throat. s/Ray Fluhr 2009-12-08 05:24:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Columbia City Council meeting Dec. 7, 2009 report In the Tuesday, December 7, 2009 regular meeting
Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Ed Waggener In last night's Columbia City Council meeting, the council voted to authorize the mayor to enter into negotiations aimed at merging the Columbia Water and Sewer systems into the Adair County Water District. The vote was unanimous, on a motion by Councillor Edwin Taylor to authorize the negotiations. A 25 step procedure is involved, the Mayor said. Details will be worked out through utilities attorney Damon Talley, a Hodgenville, KY lawyer with a background in this type of merger. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 04:56:40 | Comments | Printable version
Camp Casey activities cancelled on Wed., Dec. 9, 2009 Activities resume Thursday; re-enrollment will begin aftger Christmas Break By Dana Harmon, Camp Casey Director Activities will resume on December 10, 2009 and be in session every afternoon through the December 18, 2009, when school is dismissed for Christmas Break. Re-enrollment will begin when students return from Christmas Break and after school activities are scheduled to begin on Monday, January 25, 2010. If you have questions please contact Dana Harmon at (270) 384-3367 or email dana.harmon@adair.kyschools.us 2009-12-08 03:00:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Letter: Excellent staff does great job on horrible CWC building Response to: Former Michigan residents thinks CWC good even better than ACES To ColumbiaMagazine.com: If you think the building that houses CWC is in good shape compared to the schools in Michigan, I would sure hate to see the facilities there. No doubt it has an excellent staff who do a great job in a horrible building. s/Mike Akin 2009-12-08 02:38:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Letter: Says landlords will pass on tax To ColumbiaMagazine.com: Renters Beware of Nickel Tax. Renters there is some deception about this nickel tax that you should realize. I think every article I've read or radio interview I've heard about this tax, it has been stressed that renters will not have to pay this nickel tax. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2009-12-08 02:38:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Vehicle fails to negotiate turn in Monroe Co., KY, crashes 17 year old driver airlifted from Monroe Co. Medical Center to UL BR> b>By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY MONROE CO, KY -A collision occurred at 5:11pmCT, Monday, December 7, 2009, on Gamaliel RD, 5 miles south of Tompkinsville, KY. Ethan Strode, age 17, of Tompkinsville, KY, was operating a 2002 Chevy Tahoe northbound on KY 100. Strode failed to negotiate a turn and dropped off the right shoulder of the roadway. Strodes vehicle then struck a tree, ejecting him from the vehicle. Seatbelt was in use. Strode was transported by Monroe Co. EMS to the Monroe County Medical Center, and then airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital. Trooper Logan Richardson, KSP Post 15, Columbia, KY, is investigating. Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. 2009-12-08 02:04:40 | Comments | Printable version
Single vehicle injury accident west of Greensburg, KY Driver, 19, treated and released at Jane Todd Hospital in Greensburg, KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY GREEN COUNTY, KY Trooper John Boyd is investigating a collision which occurred at 5:35pmCT, Monday, December 7, 2009, on Edmonton Road, 1.5 miles West of Greensburg, KY. Shane Reedy, age 19, of Greensburg, was belted, was operating a 1995 Saturn 2 door, eastbound on Edmonton RD when he entered a curve, lost control and left the roadway, struck a ditchline and overturned. Reedy was taken to Jane Todd Hospital by private vehicle where he was treated and released for minor injuries. Green County Sheriffs Department and Green County Rescue assisted at the scene.Story courtesy TFC William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. 2009-12-08 01:43:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 8 Happy Anniversary, Loy and Rita Coomer | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Sharon and Steve Stotts | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Troy and Beth Kimbler (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christa Celeste Bardin (2001) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Grayson Lee (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hayley Elizabeth Coffey (2005) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jaclyn Smith | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jo Schorman (1958) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kelly Holland (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Lynda Wilkerson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Marcy McCanmmish | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nona M. Hadley (1922) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Franklin (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Red Burris | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Talyn Wheeler | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tamara Keen | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tevin Harvey (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Orphra Hreha, 88, Casey County, KY (1928-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Eudean Workman, Greensburg, KY (1926-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ella J. Holmes, Campbellsville, KY (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leslie Brown (Red) Thrasher, Burkesville, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Thomas (Tom) Milby, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Robert AtkinsonTaylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Grant, Adair Co., KY (1964) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Delma Lee McQueary, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bonnie Sue Gaffron, Adair County, KY (1950) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vaughan Sharp, Taylor County, KY (1937-2012) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charlene Dowell Dunbar, Russell County, KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Boyce W. Pickett, Green County, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Sam Burris, Adair Co., KY (1950-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty D. Lewis, Summersville, KY (1935-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eli Parrigin, Columbia, KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Tupman, 79, Russell County, KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Willie (Billy) Brewington, Cumbeland Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David Alan (Jigger) Ray, Green Co., KY (1960-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alva Reeder Lofton, 82, Russell County, KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fred (Freddie) Luttrell, Casey County, KY (1943-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Lisa G. Edwards, Taylor Co., KY (1963-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Jason Eli (Jay) Johnson, Campbellsville, KY (1974-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, George Wallace Shirley, Metcalfe Co., KY (1946-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Drama (LaVerne) McGinnis Davenport, Casey County, Kentucky (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bro. Bobby Clark, Bethelridge, Casey County, KY (1943-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Johnnie Brenda Finley Harlan, 74, Burkesville, KY (1943-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leon Johnson , 67, Taylor County, KY (1950-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cheryl Jones Powell, 53, Albany, KY (1967-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dr. William R. (Randy) Davenport, 95, Campbellsville, KY (1925-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dwayne T. Coomer, Russell Co., KY, Adair Co. KY native (1964-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Janet Wood, 65, Adair Co., KY native (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margie Breeding Coomer, 98, Columbia, KY (1924-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rhonda Lee Turner, 71, Cave City, KY (1949-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sherlene Rooks, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley Patterson Underwood, 73, Campbellsville, KY (1949-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Shirley T. Burton, 81, Columbia, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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