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Daily News for Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Clothing needed for family which lost all in fire tonight Sheila Blair writes: My cousin and her family lost all their belongings tonight in a house fire. 2010-12-07 19:30:58 | Comments | Printable version
Obituary: Clara Conover, 87, Adair Co., KY She was a member of a highly regarded Columbia, KY, family. She was the widow of WWII hero Earl Conover. Her early life was spent on Graded Hill in Matthews house immediate to the Columbia Graded and High School, in a family headed by a courageous mother, Anna Belle Clark Matthews, the widow of minister Rev. Richard Matthews. Clara was one of nine children - five sisters and four brothers. Clara Conover was active in the Columbia United Methodist Church and had worked as a teacher's aid in the Adair County School District for many years. Clara Conover, age 87 years, a resident of Summit Manor Health and Rehab Center passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 12:45amCT at Summit Manor. The funeral service will be Friday, December 10, 2010, at 11amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, with Bro. David Coffey, the officiating clergy. Interment in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 2:30pmCT, Thursday, December 9, 2010. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 19:21:32 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Reception for Calvin and Mary Cooley's 60th anniversary Reception Dec. 18, 2010 for Calvin and Mary Feese Cooley 60th anniversaryThe family of Calvin and Mary (Feese) Cooley would like to invite everyone to come by Plum Point Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Plumpoint Baptist Church, 6107 Knifley RD, Columbia KY, in the Absher Community of Adair Co., KY, Saturday, December 18, 2010 starting at 2pmCT. We will be celebrating their 60 years of marriage. No invatations will be sent, refreshments will be served. No gifts please, just come and visit. All are invited, Any questions, call Jean at (270) 384-1022. -Jean Corbin 2010-12-07 15:58:45 | Comments | Printable version
First Lady Beshear announces all-KY 2010 Winter Reading List Anita Riddle, Bookmobile Librarian writes : I checked our catalog and we have the following titles available:The Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, Phone (270) 384-2720 From Commonwealth News Center Frankfort, KY - In time for Kentuckians shopping for the holidays, First Lady Jane Beshear today announced a Winter Reading List as part of her Reading Recommendations initiative. The list, which was compiled by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives and the Kentucky Arts Council, features books all written by authors from the Commonwealth. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 15:50:03 | Comments | Printable version
Grissom-Martin Funeral home was Creel, later Page residence The Creels moved to Russell County and Established the community of Creelsboro David Martin writes: Ed,Comments above re article 41029: Wants to know history of Grissom-Martin Funeral home 2010-12-07 15:15:42 | Comments | Printable version
COF gets last word in: CM has to face consequences COF writes: Well, ennyway, I tried but you had to go an clarify it. Reckon you'll jest haf to face the consequences by your ownself. -COFCOF: We oughta knowed better: -EW COF's comments re article 41033 COF approaches Photographic Heresy -EW 2010-12-07 14:44:05 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Russell, Casey Co. Girls at Exploring Math and Science Conference By Cindy Clouse News from Somerset Community College Somerset Community College hosted a Girls Exploring Math and Science (GEMS) Conference on Friday, November 5, 2010, on the SCC Somerset Campus North. Students from nine area middle schools including Russell County Middle, Casey County Middle, Northern Middle, South Laurel Middle, Meece Middle, Science Hill Independent, Somerset Christian, Southern Middle, Monticello Independent, and the Home School Coop took part in the conference. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 14:28:19 | Comments | Printable version
Extraordinary opportunity for young instrumental musicians From Commonwealth News Center Frankfort, KY - Instrumentalists between the ages of 15 and 20 can apply to attend the Kennedy Center/National Symphony Orchestra National Trustees' Summer Music Institute. This is a four-week summer music program at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., which will take place between June 27 and July 25, 2011. The Kentucky Arts Council is coordinating the application process for Kentucky candidates. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 14:02:53 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Jim identifies scapegoat for Columbia's traffic woes Traffic problems all began with a Mr. Newbold, who emboldened W.H. Hudson to secure contraption for death defying 30 mph spins around the Adair County Fair Grounds Artickle below scribed by "Jim" after reading City Council Report, December 6, 2010, and Bucket List item put forward by Councillor Charles Grimsley By "Jim An oft-overlooked axiom, simply stated, is this: Not every problem has a solution but ever problem needs a scapegoat. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 13:30:52 | Comments | Printable version
KSP finds remnants of Meth Lab in Monroe Co., KY ditch By Autumn Scruggs KSP Drug Enforcement Special Investigations, (DESI) West Branch Detectives from Kentucky State Police West DrugEnforcement, Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force, and Monroe County SheriffsDepartment, on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 12:30pmCT discovered the remnants of a methamphetamine lab in a roadside ditchon Geralds Road in Tompkinsville, KY after receiving an anonymous tip. The waste was removed from the area and the investigation continues. To anonymously report any type of suspected illegal drug activity, citizens can call the KSP toll-free drug tip hotline, 1-800-367-7847. The hotline is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week 2010-12-07 12:56:50 | Comments | Printable version
Pearl Harbor Day Story: The Steen Brothers on the USS Oklahoma Remembering The Day of Infamy, December 7, 2010. Today is the 69th Anniversary of greatest attack on American Soil by Geniece Marcum from the book The Best of Senior Quest We pay tribute here to brothers, Seamen Paul Thompson Steen and Harold Burk Steen, survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. They were the oldest of four sons born to James Burk Steen of Hiseville, Kentucky, and Blanche Thompson Steen of Knob Lick. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 12:48:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Veterans and Veterans Day
COF approaches Photographic Heresy But he probably knows not better Comments re article 41031 Fan mail for Kristy Keene snow pictureCOF writes: Ed, Let me try en bail ya out on this one!re: Waggener-Walker Newspapers Photography 101 One Minute Photography PhD:COF: Thanks. But don't blaspheme! Please don't blaspheme. You are meddling here not with CM and Ed Waggener, but with Sacred Writ wrote by Pete Walker, Hisself. Pete Walker, Hisself, was referring to anatomy, not animal in that verse.Principal #3 only applies if'n ya know how to properly mount said beast and don't end up lookin' north when yer really southbound.s/COF 2010-12-07 12:41:37 | Comments | Printable version
Keep Laura in your prayers About: Queen of Hearts Jennifer Perkins writes: Thank-you to everyone for your prayers, concerns, inquiries and gifts to Laura. She did not have her heart surgery yesterday due to complications. Laura is going to have to have a more extensive surgery on January 11th. The surgery will take up to 12 hours. 2010-12-07 11:59:29 | Comments | Printable version
Fan mail for Kristy Keene snow picture Wherein writer suggests new CM contest, and whereafter, the long version of the First Five Principles of Photography, from Pete Walker to Celia Downey to one inspired by Andrew Zimmern Comments re photo 38221: Easy to be in the Christmas spirit today M.E. Lewis writes: You could make this picture into a Christmas card, Ed. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 11:56:31 | Comments | Printable version
Fan mail for the Dynamic Duo: Jim & Robert Writer predicts greatness for councillorships of Robert Flowers, Jim Hadley Lou Ann Gore Flanagan writes: Two great guys! One I'm kin to and I went to school with the other. They will do a great job in their new offices! Good luck!Above Comments re photo 38241: Exciting excited newcomers to the City Council 2010-12-07 11:52:46 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Commentary
Wants to know history of Grissom-Martin Funeral home Comments re photo No. 38238. Christmas Lights 2010 GrissomMartin Funeral Home Dave Burton writes: The decorations on the funeral home really add an attractive seasonal touch! What is the history on the facility itself? What year was it built? Was it always a funeral home? Thanks! -Dave BurtonDave: This letter may help. Letter: Ann Curtis agrees with Cyrus on Page House which tells a bit of the history of the building, at one time Creel residence. -EW 2010-12-07 10:50:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
White kitten found in Courthouse Annex parking lot This item just received: Found: White kitten, approximately 6-8 months old, solid white. Was in the Courthouse Annex Parking Lot. Call (270) 384-4495 to claim. 2010-12-07 10:33:36 | Comments | Printable version
City Council Report, December 6, 2010 meeting In last night's City Council Meeting
Click on headline for story and photo(s) By Ed Waggener Columbia will enter the new year with a new City Clerk as well as a new Mayor. City Clerk Carolyn Edwards announced her retirement at the Monday, December 6, 2010 meeting. Mayor Bell recommended, and the Council Unanimously approved, the appointment of Assistant City Clerk Sonya Roy to the City Clerk's post. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 07:37:01 | Comments | Printable version
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Click to See More Real Estate & Auctions including this featured listing For sale: 604 Rice Drive, Columbia, KY House for sale. 604 Rice DR, Columbia, KY. LARGER VIEW 604 Rice DR, Columbia, KY. This house approximately with 1495 square foot situated on a nice size lot in the Rice Addition in Columbia, KY. *Three bedrooms with one and 1/2 baths upstairs *Large family room with fireplace *Formal dining room *Central heat and air *800 square foot basement apartment with new carpet and large full bath *360 square foot carport *276 square foot covered porch on back of house * Very nice covered front porch *Mature trees, beautifully landscaped *Blacktop driveway *Wonderful neighbors Call (270) 378-1490 or (270) 378-0395 For Sale by Owner: 201 College Park, Columbia, KY House for sale. 201 College Park, Columbia, KY LARGER VIEW 201 College Park, Columbia, KY Columbia, KY. Four Bedroom. 3 bathroom. Approximately 3,600 s.f. New Roof. Spacious Master bedroom with Sitting Area with a door leading to covered porch. Front and Back Porches carpeted. Beautifully Landscaped Yard in Established Neighborhood. New Window Treatments. Top of the Line Amenities such as Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Granite Counter Tops and Whirlpool Stainless Steel Appliances. Outdoor bar on back porch. Spacious One Car Garage with Separate Storage Building. Large Family Room Leading to Back Covered Porch. Two fire places. Call (270) 250-3924 for additional information 2010-12-07 06:23:10 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
LWC Women's Basketball climbs three Spots to No. 15 Next: Lindsey Wilson women's basketball puts its streak and unbeaten conference record on the line on Thursday, December 9, 2010 as they host University of the Cumberlands (KY) at 6pmCT at Biggers Sports Center, 360 SPICKARD DR, Columbia, KY By Chris Wells, LWC Sports Information Director The Lindsey Wilson College women's basketball team moved up three spots to No. 15 in the first regular season National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches' Top-25 Poll, released today by the NAIA. The Blue Raiders began the season as the No. 18-ranked team in the NAIA Preseason Coaches' Top-25. Lindsey Wilson ascends in this week's poll thanks to seven wins in its first eight games, including six straight. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 06:03:43 | Comments | Printable version
From the Big Dawg: Many area schools closed Tuesday White Christmas early Larry Smith called from the Big Dawg, FM 99.9, studios, on Main ST in Campbellsville, KY, just after 5amCT, Tuesday, December 7, 2010 to announce the following school closings:
"Kentucky Christian Academy will be running one hour late," he called at 5:27amCT to announce. "A lot of Adair County families send their kids there," he said. Smith is in Campbellsville today on a pre-planned schedule. "Big Don Salmon had agreed to cover The WAVE," he said, "and I had already arranged to be here in Campbellsville, KY." "It is slick and dangerous out," he said, "but I do want my WAVE listeners to know I wasn't afraid." Please don't do a chicken when you pass Larry's studio window today; just throw up your hand, wave at him, and holler what a good job he's doing. 2010-12-07 05:26:50 | Comments | Printable version
LWC Basketball Ranked 15th in NAIA Top-25 Poll Next: Lindsey Wilson Men's Basketball vs University of the Cumberlands, of Williamsburg, KY Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 8pmCT at BIGGERS SPORTS CENTER, 360 SPICKARD DR, Columbia, KY-CM By Chris Wells News from Lindsey Wilson Athletics The Lindsey Wilson College men's basketball team is ranked 15th in the first regular season National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Coaches' Top-25 Poll, released today by the NAIA. The Blue Raiders (8-1) received 130 voting points from the panel of coaches representing each of the conferences and independents across the NAIA. Lindsey Wilson cracks its first Top-25 poll since the final poll of the 2008-09 season. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2010-12-07 02:21:52 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for December 7 Happy Anniversary, Charles and Roberta Cole | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Bob "Gator" Hutcheson (1948) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Brantlee Ryder McGuffin (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Downs (1972) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Christina M. Bishop (1980) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Donna Grant | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dr. Gary Partin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Dean Claywell (1983) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kacey Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Leland Brady (2007) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Maciva Davidson (1936) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michelle Burton Mann (1968) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Phillip Franklin | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Rodney Thompson II | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelbey Jo Rooks (1991) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Coffey (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Shelby Conley (1998) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rose Marie Withers Hollis, Russell County, KY (1968-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jean Zaremba, Burkesville, KY (1927-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Herman Milby, Summersville, KY (1949-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Weeden Sparks, Columbia, KY (1930-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Janes, Breeding, KY native (1942-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Samuel Joseph Newton, III, Campbellsville, KY (1955-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Ann Vance, Green Co., KY (1941-2020) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Keith Crabtree, Taylor Co., KY In Memory Birthday, Anna Myrtle Kimbler, Russell Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nellie Floyd Corbin, Adair Co., KY (1929-2010) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dawn Gupton, Taylor Co., KY (1947) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Daniel Cody Matney, Green Co., KY (1996-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Charles Harvey Hearon, Taylor Co., KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William Fred Neeley, formerly of Cumberland Co., KY (1921) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin D. Bright, Taylor County, KY (1941-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Henderson Gregory, Russell County, KY (1939-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruth W. McMahan, Taylor County, KY (1941-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Celestine Nina Rich, Bowling Green, KY (1924-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Esther Weller Burkhard, 101, Casey Co., KY (1912-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Roger Huckaby, 64, Adair County, KY (1949-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Cathy Ann Baumann , Waynesburg, KY (1967-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Garland Lee Matney, Green Co., KY (1930-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jaxen George Daniel, infant, Casey Co., KY (2015-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Bobby C. Arnett, Grab, KY (1940-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Janice Marie Price Mays, 78, Green County, KY (1937-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John Dickerson, Casey Co./Adair Co, KY native (1932-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie Elam, 62, Russell Co., KY (1954-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sarah Esther Stearman Line, Green Co., KY (1933-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Morine Jasper Floyd, 93, Mintonville, KY (1923-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Sherry Brock Wolford 46, Taylor Co., KY (1970-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald Kirkland, 89, Taylor County, KY/Mercer County, KY native (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Elsie Dobson Beams, Green Co., KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Russell Williams, 103, Cumberland Co., KY native (1914-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darwin E. Norfleet, Windsor, KY (1937-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Sue Durrett Bishop, 68, Summersville, Green Co., KY (1949-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Juanita Johnson Wilson, 74, Grant Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lynn Braunm, Russell Springs, KY (1957-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Antony D. (Tony) Martens, 81, Columbia, KY (1941-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arlus (Johnny) Whittle, 84, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kenneth M. (Chief) Lewis, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1951-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Larry (Two) Dixon, 72, Columbia, KY (1949-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Myrtie Joan Driver, 81, Campbellsville, KY (1939-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Patricia Anne Montgomery, Taylor County, KY (1985-2013) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Paul Acree, 67, Green Co., KY native (1953-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phil Gumm, 74, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Prentice (Popcorn) Wyatt, 82, Greensburg, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, December 7, 2010 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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