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Obituary: Bobby Marshall Stilts, Sr, 63, Metcalfe Co. KY

Bobby Marshall Stilts, Sr. age 63 of Edmonton, KY, died Thursday February 18, 2010 at the T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY.

Funeral services will be 2pmCT, Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the House of Prayer Church, 911 Randolph RD, Edmonton, KY with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2010, from 4pm until 8pmCT at the Butler Funeral Home, 201 East Street, Edmonton, KY, and after 9amCT, Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the church.


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2010-02-18 17:50:19 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

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Dr. Reese Land is KMEA Professor of the Year



2010-02-18 - Campbellsville, KY - Photo Campbellsville University photo. Dr. Reese Land, assistant professor of trumpet and music at Campbellsville University, recently received the award for College/University Professor of the Year from the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) in the fourth district.
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Dr. Reese Land is KMEA Professor of the Year

CU professor nominated by high school band directors for the honor

By Adam Goodlett, student news writer

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Dr. Reese Land, assistant professor of trumpet and music at Campbellsville University, recently received the award for College/University Professor of the Year from the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) in the fourth district.

Land has worked at CU for three years now, and on top of being a trumpet instructor he also teaches courses in music appreciation and brass methodology.


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Obituary: James Parker Moore, 38, Edmonton, KY

Burial will be in Moore Cemetery, Adair Co., KY

James Parker Moore, age 38, of Edmonton, KY died Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at his home.

Funeral services for James Moore will be held 1pmCT, Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, in Edmonton, KY with burial in the Moore Cemetery, in Adair Co., KY, at 225 Prices Creek RD, Edmonton, KY. Visitation will be from 11amCT until 1pmCT, Sunday, February 21, 2010, at the funeral home.


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2010-02-18 15:07:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Metcalfe resident new Glasgow Radio Station manager

Forever Communications Mark Mackey announces the promotion of Michelle Roach of Metcalfe County has been Station manager at WLYE Willie 94.1 in Glasgow, KY, Forever Communications President Mark Mackey has announced.

Roach began her career with Forever Communications in an administrative office position in December 2004.

In 2005 Roach was promoted to Program Director and co-host of the Morning Show. She now hosts Michelle in the Morning from 6-8amCT and the Real Trader Show from 8-9a.m. Monday through Friday.

Roach resides in Metcalfe County along with her husband Todd and their children.


2010-02-18 14:56:02 | Comments | Printable version

LWC VP Denise Fudge to speak at Rotary, Feb. 22, 2010

Columbia Rotary will meet as usual at Lindsey Wilson's Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY, Monday, February 22, 2010, at 6pmCT. This week's program will be a discussion with Denise Fudge, Lindsey Wilson's Vice President for Educational Outreach. She will be discussing Rotary's annual scholarships to Lindsey for Adair County High School seniors which are funded by the club's annual radio auction. The auction this year is scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2010. As always, guests are welcome. -George Kolbenschlag, President, Columbia Rotary Club

2010-02-18 14:51:08 | Comments | Printable version

Can envision Jesus placing Mary Ruth
in front row of Heavenly Choir


About: Mary Ruth Stone, 86, Adair Co., KY

To ColumbiaMagazine.com:

I attended Church with Mary Ruth and Reid Stone for approximately 30 years.

If I ever was around saints, it was with Mary Ruth and Hazel Parson.

I can envision, Jesus placing Mary Ruth on the "Front Row" in the Heavenly Choir. I sang many songs with her, and Reid throughout the yearsI hope and trust that they are now reunited.

Steve Wheeler


2010-02-18 14:43:27 | Comments | Printable version

SEKY, PRIDE partnering for April Redbud month

40,000 additional redbud trees and seedlings will be planted. Health Walk April 1, 2010 at Renfro Valley will kick off Redbud Month. PRIDE Spring Cleanup will be during April 2010

By Maggie Bill, TOUR SEKY

Somerset, KY - April is Redbud Month is Southern and Eastern Kentucky. For the second year in a row, TOUR Southern and Eastern Kentucky (TOUR SEKY) is partnering with Eastern Kentucky PRIDE to promote the blossoming month through the region.


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2010-02-18 11:22:04 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. Bd. of Education agenda, Feb. 18, 2010



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2010-02-18 10:54:00 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

CJE office has help for septic tank grants

PRIDE septic system grants available for a limited time

From Ann Melton, Judge Executive, Adair Co. KY

I would like to encourage any Adair County resident who is in need of a new septic tank, and/or needs a old septic tank replaced to please stop by our office, Suite 1, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square and let us help you. Our phone number is (270) 384-4703.

Please ask for Adair Co. PRIDE Coordinator Lisa Lee, Administrative Assistant in our office, to help fill out you application for the PRIDE Homeowner Septic System Grant Program.

This needs to be done as soon as possible. The deadline is just a few days away, on March 3, 2010.

Applicants must qualify under HUD 55% poverty guildlines.

Thank you. Ann Melton


2010-02-18 09:48:58 | Comments | Printable version

Governors Volunteer nominations sought

It's a competition made for South Central Kentucky, where volunteerism is the national sport. Awards Categories are: Senior Volunteer Service Award, Volunteer Service Award, Youth Volunteer Service Award, Group Volunteer Service Award, Challenge Award, Volunteer Coordinator Award, National Service Award, Corporate Award, Nonprofit Organization Award, Faith-Based Group Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Kentucky Ambassador Award. Robert H. Stone
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From Kentucky Health and Family services Cabinet

FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 17, 2010) - For those who know an extraordinary South Central Kentuckian in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell or Taylor Counties or other deserving Kentuckian who gives selflessly to help improve the lives of others, it's time to consider making a nomination for one of the 2009 Governor's Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service.


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Sign Ups extended for Little League Baseball/Softball

I will be at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, on Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 9am-12 noon CT, for Adair County Little League Baseball/Softball Signups. If you have not signed up, this will be the last day. For more information you can call Amy Cundiff at (270) 250-3067. -Amy Cundiff

2010-02-18 06:45:28 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Bird Club forming in the wake of National GBBC success

No. 1 Community in North America in Great Backyard Bird Count, Columbia, KY, shows tremendous interest, Wendy Burt says. Bird Club GBBC Celebration Potluck, Organization meeting is Tuesday, February 23, 2010

By Wendy Butler Burt

This week birdwatchers and ornithologists all over North America are asking the question, "Where on Earth is Columbia, KY after Adair County residents stepped up to the challenge of the Great Backyard Bird County (GBBC) and submitted the most checklists of any locality in the nation.

As of this writing, 515 checklists had been filed from Columbia, detailing 30,457 birds of 85 different species.


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2010-02-18 06:39:55 | Comments | Printable version

Governor and Legislature honor CU national champions

Lady Tiger volleyball team, NCCAA National Champions, met first by Gov. Steve Beshear, Rep. Bam Carney, and former CU President ande now State Senator Ken Winters
by Chris Megginson

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Campbellsville University's 2009 Lady Tiger volleyball team continued to celebrate its National Christian College Athletic Association National Championship with a visit to the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

Governor Steve Beshear was the first to welcome the team, as they gathered for a photo in Capitol Room 110.


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2010-02-18 06:19:43 | Comments | Printable version

PRIDE septic system grants available for a limited time

Low-income homeowners in Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, Russell and Taylor Countians are among eligible applicants in the 38-County PRIDE area should apply by March 3, 2010

By Cindy Lackey PRIDE, Somerset, KY

SOMERSET, KY - For a limited time, Adair County's low-income homeowners can apply for a PRIDE grant to replace a failing septic system or straight pipe. The PRIDE grants will pay for installation of a septic system or connection to a public sewer system, if one runs by the home.

Grant applications are available from local PRIDE Coordinators. In Adair County, the PRIDE Coordinators are A.L. Sinclair and Lisa Lee, in the office of Adair County Judge Execuitve Ann Melton, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, phone (270) 384-4703; and Rhonda Loy, City of Columbia City Hall, 116 City Hall, Columbia, KY at (270) 384-2501.


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2010-02-18 02:21:51 | Comments | Printable version

Clay Hill Memorial Forest featured in Renewal magazine

By Joan C. McKinney
News from Campbellsville University

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University's 158-acre Clay Hill Memorial Forest initiative is one of 52 Christian colleges/universities featured in a magazine which was released February 17, 2010, by "Renewal," a student-led, Christian environmental group.

CHMF is a woodland which is managed as a regional center for environmental education. Over 25,000 local elementary, middle and high school students have visited CHMF on field trips since it was donated to Campbellsville University in 1995.


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2010-02-18 01:53:53 | Comments | Printable version

Obituary: Mr. Coleman Wayne Underwood, Green Co., KY

Mr. Underwood was a member of a large Green Co., KY family. He leaves 52 living direct descendants. He was born Christmas Day, 1937

Mr. Coleman Wayne Underwood, age 72 of Greensburg, KY, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2010, at his home.

The funeral service for Mr. Coleman Wayne Underwood, will be conducted Friday, February 19, 2010, at 10amCT, at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S. Main ST, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Zion Church Cemetery in Taylor Co.. KY.


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Obituary: Christine Pierce Armstrong, 90, Glasgow, KY

Mrs. Armstrong was the matriarch of a large family. She leaves 26 living direct descendants

Mrs. Christine Pierce Armstrong, age 90, of Glasgow. Ky., formerly of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Monday February 15, 2010 at Glasgow Health and Rehabilitation Center in Glasgow, KY.

Services for Christine Pierce Armstrong were held on Wednesday February 17, 2010 at 11amCT, in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 North Main ST, Burkesville, KY. Burial was in the Peolia Cemetery in Clinton County, KY.


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Obituary: Robbie Green Anderson, 84, Monroe Co, KY

Miss Robbie Green Anderson, age 84, of Tompkinsville, Ky., passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010, at the Monroe Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY.

Services for Miss Robbie Green Anderson were Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 1pmCT in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 North Main ST, Burkesville, KY, with burial in the Stalcup Cemetery.


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Obituary Pachia Garmon Anderson, 66, Louisville, KY

She was formerly of Burkesville, Cumberland Co., KY.

Pachia Garmon Anderson, age 66, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Burkesville, KY, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2010, at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Services for Pachia Garmon Anderson were held on Tuesday February 16, 2010 at 1pmCT. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home, 601 North Main ST, Burkesville, KY. Burial was in the Burkesville Cemetery.


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Special Ads, News for Thursday, February 18, 2010


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There will be a town hall style meeting with U.S. Senate Candidate Rand Paul, of Bowling Green, KY, Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 6pmCT, at the Karnes Dyno Rev Engines Office, 238 Development Drive, Columbia, KY, in the Green River Commerce Park. Ron Paul is the son Congressman Ron Paul. Rand Paul seeks the seat being vacated by Sen. Jim Bunning. For more information, call Mark Karnes at (270) 634-1424 or Bill Troutwine at (270) 385-9597. Everyone is invited and welcome. Paid for by Mark Karnes, Columbia, KY.

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Obituary: Ivan G. Blevins, Taylor Co., KY

He was a a true champion of Campbellsville, a highly regarded citizen of Taylor Co., KY where he has been a a leading real estate developer. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict who served with U.S. Army Battery B 623rd Field Artillery Battalion. He will be accord full military honors by Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Ivan G. Blevins of Campbellsville, KY, died at 5:21pmET, Tuesday February 16, 2010.

Funeral services will be at 11amCT/10amET, Friday, February 19, 2010, at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon AV, Campbellsville, KY, by Rev. Don Watson, with full military honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, West Main ST, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be after 5pmET/4pmCT, Thursday, February 18, 2010 at the funeral home.


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Birthdays and Anniversaries for February 18
Happy Anniversary, Joseph and Becky Chapman (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Mike and Sheila Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tessa Starr Primm-Moss | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ashley Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bradley Pelston (1977) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cathie Rogers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charlotte A. Milby | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chasity Yarberry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Cody Wayne Turner (1994) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Daniel Fishback | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Danielle Symmes | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, David Waltz | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dean Jessie | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dwight Sexton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Everett James Thrower (2021) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Janice VanZant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jayden Blake Schorman | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Joshua Atwell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Kyle Bledsoe (1993) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Katie Spoon | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Leslie Grace Streeval (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Margie Williams | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mary Lois Clark (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Olivia Murrell (1991) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peyton Lee Stephens (2003) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Phillip Carney, (1957) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Quinton VanArsdale (2005) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Reed Norris | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tony Scott | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hobert Ray Sonny Pyles, Jr., Columbia, KY native (1931-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Charles Edwin Campbell, Columbia, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernice Montgomery Loy, Columbia, KY, (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Forrest Lee Devore, Knob Lick, KY (1939-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sarah Laverne Crawley, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Allen Ray McCubbins, Hudgins, KY (1952-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Wilson Russell Co., KY (1938) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, J.T. Sneed, Adair Co., KY (1942) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Berneice Lowery, Taylor Co., KY (1924-2011) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Smith, Cumberland Co., KY (1923) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Bottoms Taylor Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Orvenice Davis Bishop, Greensburg, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sheila Marie Wilson, Russell County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lucas Scott Denham, infant, Columbia, KY (Feb. 18, 2014 - Feb. 18, 2014 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Danielle Mae Symmes, Adair County, KY, (1993-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dallas Hatter, Casey County, KY (1940-2014 | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie (Margie) Tucker, 83, Adair Co., KY |1931-2014| | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lois Bowen Mills, age 88, Taylor Co., KY, Adair Co. native (1926-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Michael Thompson, Tompkinsville, KY (1957-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Rexroat, Russell County, KY (1927-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Montie June Hamm, 81, Casey Co., KY (1934-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Frances (Granny) Martin White, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wesley Goodin, , 93, Adair County, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Archie K. Chase, 79, Green County, KY/Barren County, KY native (1938-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ethel Rachel Jeffries Adams, 96, Green County, KY (1928-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald Wayne Keith, 70, Adair County, KY (1950-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jimmie Dale Grider, 73, Adair Co., KY (1945-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Michael Lemons, 73, Green Co., KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Rose M. Tarter, 88, Russell Springs, KY (1930-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Michael Thompson, Tompkinsville, KY (1957-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Ann Richards, 80, Russell County, KY (1939-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shirley M. (Laney) Williams, 74, Columbia, KY (1947-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William David (Big Dave) Wesley, 43, Columbia, KY (1978-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2010
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
8:00amCTAdair Bookmobile in East 80/Russell RD area Printable February Schedule | (ID:7057, Comment)
Ken Page art exhibit at Lucretia Begley Gallery
The paintings and sculptures of Ken Page are featured through February 25, 19 in the Lindsey Wilson College Lucretia C. Begley Art Gallery, in the Slider Humanities Center, 155 Blue Raider DR, Columbia, KY. Gallery hours are 8am-4pmCT Monday-Friday. For more information about Page's exhibit, contact the gallery at info@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-8079 | (ID:7082, Comment)
9:00amCTFuneral service at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Columbia, KY,
for Esther Harvey Sieg, 81 Adair Co., KY
| (ID:7194, Comment)
Committal service at Resthaven Park, Louisville, KY
for Esther Harvey Sieg, 81 Adair Co., KY
| (ID:7195, Comment)
1:00pmCTFuneral service at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Columbia, KY
for Helen Keltner, 76, Adair Co., KY
| (ID:7189, Comment)
7:00pmCTColumbia Parks & Rec Board
The meeting will start at 7:00pmCT in the Council Meeting Room, City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY. The Parks & Rec Board regularly meets at 7:00pm each 3rd Thursday of each month. Chairman Charles Grimsley. Members Donna Shirley, David Herbst, Greg Thomas, and Richard Phelps. | (ID:6734, Comment)
Adair County School Board. PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION, AGENDA
The Adair County School Board meets each third Thursday at 7:00pm at the Board's conference room on 1204 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Members of the board are Chair Floyd Burton (4), Vice Chair Chris Watts (3), Marsha Walker (2) Mike Harris (5) and Greg Willis (5). | (ID:6735, Comment)

 
































 
 
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