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Daily News for Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Driver airlifted following collision on KY 88 in Green Co., KY Two others treated at Jane Todd Hospital By Tpr. Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY GREENSBURG, KY - Trooper John Boyd of Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, is investigating a collision that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 11, 2010, at 3:52pmCT, one mile West of Greensburg on KY 88. Bobby Buckner, age 60, of Greensburg, KY, was stopped East on KY 88 in a 2001 Chevrolet S10. He was waiting to turn into a driveway when he was struck from behind by a 1996 Thunderbird being operated by Ashley M. Rodgers, age 21 of Greensburg, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 17:04:54 | Comments | Printable version
Adair Countian lost everything in Oklahoma tornado Donations to help Amanda Hausdorfer through the critical time may be made at the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, from 5:30pm-6:30pm, Friday, May 14, 2010. By Thomas Franklin My daughter, who is from Columbia, KY, lost everything in the Oklahoma tornadoes which swept through the state, Monday, May 10, 2010. Amanda Hausdorfer is her name. She lost her home, vehicle, all clothing, personal items, etc. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 16:55:50 | Comments | Printable version
Big Day for Baby So Soft now at 866 blankets!
By Ed Waggener Monica Rodgers-Shuffett always has a smile, but today it's a super bright beam. Her Baby So Soft campaign soared today and now stands at 866! A special delivery was made by a very special congregation, Fall Creek Baptist Church of Monticello, who delivered 35 blankets to the Baby So Soft headquarters at Quality Personnel, 308 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 16:30:06 | Comments | Printable version
Absentee vote on machine tops 100 The number of Adair County voters who have cast absentee ballots in the office of Adair County Clerk Shelia Blair, in the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, topped the 100 mark today and stood at 103 at 4pmCT, according to Deputy Sonja Reeder. The machine is open for qualified voters from 8:00am to 4:30pmCT each weekday and 8:00am to 12 noon CT, through May 17, 2010. The primary election is Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Polls will be open from 6am-6pmCT. 2010-05-11 16:29:22 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Rotary sends thanks for success of radio auction All of the profits go to scholarships to Lindsey Wilson College for Adair Co. KY, students To The Editor: The Columbia Rotary Club wants to thank all of those who contributed to making our recent radio auction so successful. The Club raised over $7,000. All of the profits from the auction will go to scholarships for Adair County High School students (and at least one GED student) to Lindsey Wilson College. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 15:39:30 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Mable Clara Tarter, 101, Adair Co. KY native She was a member of a highly regarded Adair County family. She was a former teacher in the Adair Co. School System. She was a charter member of the North Bullitt Christian Church Mable Clara Tarter age 101 years of Shepherdsville, KY formerly of Adair County passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2010 after a long illness. The funeral service will be Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10amET/9amCT at the Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home, 4895 North Preston Highway, (Preston Hwy and Brooks RD) Shepherdsville, KY. Visitation from 2pmET Until 8pmET on Wednesday at Schoppenhorst, Underwood & Brooks Funeral Home,Shepherdsville, KY. Interment in the Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty RD, in Columbia, KY at 12 noon CT, on Thursday, May 13, 2010. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 15:25:15 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Letter: Urges ATeam Support Debbie Lemons writes: I just have a comment about the lack of support from Adair for the International Competition for the ATeam children. At this point it seems that they will not have enough monies to go. I hope that the community steps up and helps these well-deserving children to continue on their quest to attend the International Competition. Come on everyone, step up... No amount will be too small.Respectfully yours,Note: for information about sponsoring the ATeam, see this previous story. 2010-05-11 14:07:35 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Revival services in progress at Webbs Crossroads Revival services began at Faith General Independent Church, 5171 Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY in the Webb's Crossroads community Sunday, May 9, 2010 and continues through May 21, 2010. There will be a different evangelist and special singing each night:
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2010 Stamp Out Hunger! goes over 5,000 lbs.! Over 2.5 tons of food will go to The Food Pantry, 203 S. Monroe ST, Columbia, KY, thanks to the efforts of the carriers, clerks, and staff of the Columbia, KY 42728 US Post Office Click on headline for story plus photo The Saturday Food Drive, Stamp Out Hunger! has now exceeded 5,000 pounds. The recipient of all the food collected was the Adair County Food Pantry located at 203 S Monroe St in Columbia, KY, whose coordinator is Stephanie Long. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 10:25:32 | Comments | Printable version
Senate candidate Trey Grayson here May 13, 2010 Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson will be visiting Adair County this Thursday, May 13, 2010, at 2:15pmCT. His bus will stop in front of the Adair County Courthouse Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, where he will address those who gather. This will be the 17th of 38 stops as part of his "Kentucky First" tour of 30 Kentucky counties. Anyone interested in attending is welcomed at the event. -J. Brandon Thompson 2010-05-11 10:07:37 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Politics
Obituary: Darlene Louise Gumm, 74, Green Co., KY She traveled the world. She was a fantastic cook. And she was always quick with a word of sage advice, "Let me tell you this, kiddo." Darlene Louise Gumm, 74, passed away in Louisiana on May 6, 2010. Visitation for Darlene Gumm will be Tuesday, May 11, 2010 from 5-8pmCT, at Chaddick Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Graveside services will be conducted for Mrs. Gumm at 2pmCT., Thursday, May 13, 2010 at O'Banion Cemetery in Greensburg, KY under the direction of the Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home, 209 W. Court ST, Greensburg, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 10:00:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Extension service warns to beware of cleanup scams By Kelly Bonifer The early May storms that brought heavy rainfall and flooding left behind a multitude of problems for homeowners. Consumers are in need of services which include everything from water removal to tree removal. It is unfortunate but true. In times of natural disaster, the offer of a helping hand doesn't always come with the best intent. As you begin the process of clean-up and repair, here are some ways to protect yourself from unethical repair people. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 09:45:57 | Comments | Printable version
Lake Cumberland District Health Dept. hosts asthma forum By Carol Huckelby The Lake Cumberland District Health Department in collaboration with the Kentucky Respiratory Disease Program-Chronic Disease Prevention Branch will host a Regional Asthma Forum on May 19, 2010 from 11am-2pmET/10am/1pmCT at the Lake Cumberland District Health Department, 500 Bourne AV, Somerset, KY. Participants wishing register should call (606) 678-4761 ext. 140. Lunch will be provided to those who register for the event. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 08:57:03 | Comments | Printable version
IMO Relay team selling tickets on rifle IMO Relay for Life team is selling chances on a brand new Rugar 10/22 rifle. Tickets are $3 each or two tickets for $5. It will be given away on the night of relay and you do not have to be present to win. For more information or to buy tickets, call George Payne at (270) 634-3154, Darlene Simpson at (270) 634-7654, or George Pollard at (270) 250-3287. All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Adair Co., KY. -Jada Coomer 2010-05-11 08:44:19 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Jimmy (Hulio) Burgess, 59, Russell Co., KY Mr. Burgess was a heavy equipment operator and formerly operated the crossroads store at Hale's Highway and KY 55 in Russell County, KY Jimmy "Hulio" Burgess, 59, Miller RD, Jamestown, KY, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center, Somerset, KY. The funeral service will be Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at 10amCT, at Bernard Funeral Home Chapel, 367 N. Main ST, Russell Springs, KY, with Bro Jesse Jewell, Bro. Bill Welker,and Bro. Larry Johnson the officiating clergy. Burial will be in Kenton Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5pmCT, Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 08:33:51 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
ACMS writers place 2nd in State contest Click on headline for story plus photo(s) By Diane Eastham Adair County Middle School students Brittany Curry and Holly Pyles won top awards in short story and poetry writing contests, respectively, recently. Brittany Curry, 7th grade student at Adair County Middle School, received 2nd place in a state-wide short story contest sponsored by the Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs. Brittany represented the Columbia Woman's Club with her short story entitled "The Labor Day Project." Brittany is the daughter of John and Teresa Abrell of Columbia, KY. Holly Pyles is a 6th grade student at Adair County Elementary School, received 2nd place in a state-wide poetry contest sponsored by the Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs. Holly represented the Columbia Woman's Club with her poem entitled "Sled Ride." Holly is the daughter of Craig and Carla Pyles of Columbia, KY. 2010-05-11 08:16:11 | Comments | Printable version
Special News, Ads for Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Catching Up with the Weekend News on CM This weekend was a busy time on CM
Spending Part of Your Sunday with CM, favorite Sunday features were posted. A number of them are listed below:
 Tree Frog. It can change colors. Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Countdown to the Primary Election, 2010 7 more Days to Tuesday, May 18, 2010 Election 2010: Precincts in Adair Co. magisterial, school board districts Posted January 18, 2010: Absentee voting machines open April 26-May 17, 2010 103 Voters had voted absentee by machine at 4:00mCT, Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Click on link for: Complete Election 2010 Candidate List Announcements have been received and are online and linked from the Complete Election 2010 Candidate List for the following: (ADV) Easy shopping from your home:Use Walmart Site to Store. Order items from the comfort of home or office for pick up at your local Walmart. 2010-05-11 03:58:01 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
100 Years Ago: May 11, 1910 By Jim The front page of the May 11, 1910 Adair County News was simply slathered with "spicy bits," as was said back then, so without further ado: Marriage: Conover-McBeath Mr. and Mrs. Jo N. Conover announced the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Dimple, to Mr. Cosby McBeath of Monticello. The wedding was to take place on May 25th "at home, Columbia." The News added that "The bride is one of Columbia's best young ladies and the groom is a popular business man of Monticello, a clerk in the National Bank of that city." (Without a doubt, Miss Conover and Mr. McBeath had met at the Lindsey Wilson Training School. Miss Conover was a member of the girls' basketball team there and was a member of the graduating class of '08. Mr. McBeath was enrolled at the L.W.T.S. early as the fall of 1904 and later was a member of one the schools debating societies.) Columbia Cemetery planned to buy lawnmower or machine of some kind The Columbia City Cemetery Association was to meet May 14th at Judge Hancock's. One of the agenda items was the proposal "to buy a lawn mower, or a machine of some kind to keep the weeds and grass down...and improve the grounds in every possible manner." Folks who had family members buried there were asked to make a contribution of fifty cents each for upkeep and beautification of the cemetery. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 03:50:40 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
Watershed Arts Alliance to offer sketching class at Somerset, KY By David Cazalet, Jr. Watershed Arts Alliance and Somerset Artist Janie Hail will offer a sketching class on Saturday, May 22, from 10am to 2:30pmET/9am to 1:30CT at the new home of Watershed Arts Alliance at 501 Ogden ST, Somerset, KY Janie Hail, watercolorist, is a life-long native of Somerset, Kentucky. After completing a thirty-year career as an English teacher, she turned to another love, painting. She has painted and sketched nearly all her life and, in the past ten years, has attended several watercolor workshops across the U.S. and in Ireland. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 03:15:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene
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Adair Co. Library offers new Baby Time program By Aleina Milligan, Children's Librarian The Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY will be offering a Baby Time Lap Sit Program on Mondays at 1pmCT for care givers and their children, ages infant to 24 months. Baby Time is an early literacy program designed to encourage care givers of babies to enjoy learning together and instill the importance of communicating with your child. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 01:29:46 | Comments | Printable version
Members of the LWC Class of 1960 give back to school Click on headline for story plus photo(s) By Duane Bonifer Members of the Lindsey Wilson College Class of 1960 celebrated their golden reunion by giving back to their alma mater. Before Lindsey Wilson held its 91st commencement ceremony Saturday morning, several members of the college's Class of 1960 gathered in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center to celebrate their 50-year reunion. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 00:48:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Lindsey Wilson University
Man in stable condition following shooting incident By Tpr. Wm. Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - Troopers and Detectives from Kentucky State Police Post 15 are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 3:07ET in the St. Francis and New Hope areas of Marion and Nelson Counties, KY.Twenty-six year old Michael Chad Greenwell sustained unspecified injuries and was transported from a residence on New Hope RD in Nelson County to the New Hope Fire Department where he was then flown by helicopter to University Hospital in Louisville. He remains in stable condition. At this time, no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Marion and Nelson Counties Sheriff's Departments are assisting. 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. 2010-05-11 00:36:02 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
Construction begins on Rineyville roundabout project Project location 66 miles from Columbia, KY ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (May 10, 2010) - A project to convert the intersection of KY 1600 and KY 220, in Rineyville, to a roundabout configuration began Monday, May 10, 2010. "This is an exciting project for the Rineyville community," Gov. Steve Beshear said. "Our Transportation Cabinet engineers have utilized a modern approach to solving the traffic concerns that face the growing population of Hardin and surrounding counties. Thanks to federal stimulus money, we're able to move it forward." Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-05-11 00:23:00 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for May 11 Happy Anniversary, Ronald and Eula Goetz (1974) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Barry White | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brena Kathleen Coomer (2013) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brett Dakota Larimore (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carrie Cowherd | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Cassidy Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris A. Young (1976) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Downey (1993) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Courtney Foster | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Fonso Stanley, Jr. | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jerry Wayne Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Scottie Blair | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Susan Pollard | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Tammy Helm | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Cecil (Ted) Wright, Jr., Green Co., KY (1930-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtle Frazier, Adair Co. KY (1924) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lucas Tyler Pierce, Russell Co., KY (1994) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Page, Adair Co., KY (1940) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Robert (Bob) Smith, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Wynona Sue Shields Berry Reliford, Green Co., KY (1928) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Evelyn Ruth (Shorty) Cheatham, Taylor Co., KY (1930-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edward Bill Chumbley, Russell Co., KY (1934-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James (Jim) Bauman, Taylor County, KY (1943-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jerome Clements, Casey County, KY (1927-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Daniel, Casey County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rollin Edward Kerns, Adair Co., KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eric Hayes, 67, Taylor County, KY (1948-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Matt Clark, 17, Taylor Co., KY (1998-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mitchelyn Squires, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1925-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Richard Clark, 87, Green County, KY (1928-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dennis Earl Mosby, Adair Co., KY native (1953-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ora Gadberry, 82, Casey Co., KY (1933-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Macie Drake , 15, Adair County, KY (2001-2016 | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Judith (Judy) Simmons, 76, Metcalfe County, KY (1940-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (David) Wheeler, Casey County, KY (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. David Franklin Calhoun, Green Co., KY (1945-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Ray (Banjo) O'Banion, 70, Taylor County, KY (1947-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Barbara Clark, 71, Campbellsville, KY (1951-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, David (Slug) Jones, 86, Jamestown, KY (1934-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Fox Turner Ponder, Russell Co., KY (1920-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Glendo Grider, Sr., 84, Adair Co., KY native (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanette Schaefer, 80, Columbia, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Johnny C. Tarter, 78, Adair Co., KY native (1946-2025) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lula Mae Bryant Hedgespeth, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1934-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Lou Ashbrook, 94, Adair Co., KY native (1927-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Drucilla Gregory, 88, Campbellsville, KY (1933-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ocella Corbin, 68, Columbia, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rowena Johnson, 96, Columbia, KY (1925-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Rainwater, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In memory Birthday, Terry Steven Burton, Sr., native of Adair County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Tyler Akins, 35, Campbellsville, KY (1985-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Velma F. (Green) Rooks, 94, Columbia, KY native (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2010 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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