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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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Joint Lenten luncheon services start Wed. March 9, 2011 at CUMC

By Wanda Wisdom

The schedule for the 2011 Lenten and Good Friday Services, to be held at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, has been released and includes Lenten services starting at 12:05pmCT followed by a lunch at 12:30pmCT each Wednesday. A Friday service, with no food served, service only, will be held at the Columbia Baptist Church, 201 Greensburg ST, Columbia KY.

The complete schedule of services follows:

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2011-03-08 16:28:58 | Comments | Printable version

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2011-03-08 - Photo by Lawrence Hamilton. Lawrence writes, "Looks like this little guy made it through the winter at the Green River Dam. I watched him or her all last year on my daily walk and was very happy to see him so early in the year. Warm weather seems to bring everyone out of their holes."
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CPD releases gas consumption in police report

The Columbia Police Department activities report has been issued for February 2011, and now includes a new feature, gas used. For February, the number of gallons listed is 995.

Columbia Police Department
Activity for February 2011
  • Calls for service - 294
  • Motorist assist - 7
  • Vehicle lockouts - 32
  • Escorts - 38
  • Accidents investigated - 16
  • Injury accidents - 1
  • Cases opened - 17
  • Miles driven - 12,734
  • Gas used - 995
The Columbia Police Department is located in the new City Hall Annex at 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Jason Cross, Chief.
Energy conservation is a new focus of the Harris Administration. See story: Columbia City Council meeting Monday, March 8, 2011

2011-03-08 16:01:32 | Comments | Printable version

Inis Pierce, Cumberland Co., KY (1920-2011)

She was a member of respected Cumberland Co., KY family, of the Burkesville Baptist Church and was a dietary aid at Cumberland County Hospital in Burkesville, KY
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Inis Pierce, 90, of Burkesville, KY, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011, at Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital in Bowling Green, KY.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at 1pmCT at Ballou and Stotts Funeral Home, 304 North Main Street, Burkesville, KY, with Dr. Mark Shelton officiating. Burial in the Burkesville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30pm until 9pmCT, on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in Burkesville, KY

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2011-03-08 12:37:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Victory Community Church send a Big Thank You to All

Group including Robert Flowers, Dr. Phil Aaron and Dennis Loy, Linda Cox, Diedra Bridgewater, Lee Ann Collins, Mary Keltner and Terri Lyon speak Trust for Life Group at church

By Trudy Crabb
News from Victory Community Church

Victory Community Church 107 Reed ST, Columbia, KY. Bro. Bill Henson and the congregation, wishes to thank all who attended the informational meeting, for the Organ Donation Program, Sunday night, March 6, 2011.

We found it to be very helpful and are proud that our church family supports and encourages this endeavor. We would like to see other churches get behind this organiztion and schedule an informational meeting. They would not only get very wonderful information, but would recieve a blessing from the individuals, that give their testimony about donating organs or recieving organs through this fantastic program. -from Trudy Crabb, for Victory Community Church

2011-03-08 11:22:21 | Comments | Printable version

Campbellsville men's basketball to host NCCAA Mid-East Region

Sports Reach Ministry and AutoSmart's Next Step Shoe Drive will be part of event. Will benefit people in Belize

By Chris Megginson / CU Sports Information

Campbellsville KY - Campbellsville University will have a chance at two more home games this season. After the Tigers' NAIA Tournament hopes came to an end with a Mid-South Conference Tournament loss last week, CU will now serve as the No.1 seed in the Mid-East Region of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Tournament.

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2011-03-08 09:45:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Kentucky's annual jobless rate falls to 10.5 percent in 2010

National unemployment rises during same period

By Kim Saylor Brannock
News from State of KY Education and Workforce Development Cabinet

Frankfort, KY - Kentucky's annual unemployment rate declined to 10.5 percent in 2010 from 10.7 percent in 2009, while nonfarm employment gained jobs for the first time in three years, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

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2011-03-08 09:24:23 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

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(Ad) March Madness Breakfast March 12, 2011, at ACES

Proceeds benefit Adair County High School Marching Band
The Adair County High School Band will hold a March Madness Tip-Off Breakfast at Adair County Elementary School, 870 Indian DR, Columbia, KY, from 7am-10amCT, Saturday, March 12, 2011. An all you care to eat breakfast of biscuits, gravy, eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, muffins, pastries, milk juice and coffee will be served for $5. Everyone is invited to come dressed to support your favorite team. Proceeds from the event go to support the Adair County Marching Band. -Shamarie Claiborne
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2011-03-08 06:18:14 | Comments | Printable version

Columbia City Council meeting Monday, March 7, 2011

  • Council votes to adopt Model City Energy Use Vision
  • Lenny Stone reports Columbia/Adair Utilities plans for Jones ST, High School area
  • Use of grant money to buy Christian Life Center approved
  • Thomas Steele of Columbia/Adair Parks & Recreation Board Announced.
  • Second readings unanimously approved
  • Help is on the way to keep semis off Page Street
  • Engineering on the Well Walk reconstruction is almost complete
  • Council votes to bid auditor services
  • Councillor Dean commends Academic Team
  • Josh Brockman takes vehicle enforcement job; Johnny Dial hired/li>
  • Robert Flowers getting better at carrying on Joe Moore tradition
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By Ed Waggener

In last night's Columbia City Council meeting, the council unanimously adopted a vision proposed by Heather Spoon to make Columbia, Kentucky, at model in efficient, sustainable energy use for rural America.

The vote followed a presentation by the charismatic director of Lindsey Wilson College's Energy Technology Academy (ECTA), which included some blockbuster ideas and revelations.


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2011-03-08 06:08:10 | Comments | Printable version

Friends and Family Sunday March 20, 2011 at Barnetts Creek UMC

Barnett's Creek United Methodist Church, 1338 Barnett's Creek Road, will be having Friends and Family Sunday on March 20, 2011. Sunday School begins at 10amCT, with worship service beginning at 11amCT. A potluck meal will follow the service. We hope to see all of our friends and family on this day. For more information, contact Bro. Barry Bradshaw at (270) 566-2463. -Will Rich

2011-03-08 04:05:00 | Comments | Printable version

Total $915 for Adair Co. St. Baldrick's shavee Cathy Luttrell

15 days to deadline for contributions; 18 days to event

Cathy Luttrell writes:
My total for St. Baldrick's Foundation "Shaving for a Cure'" to fight childhood cancer is on the rise! As of this evening, I have $915 in donations. Thanks so much to everyone!! Adair County you make me proud. Let's keep that amount climbing and see how far we can go! Can't wait to announce my total on the 26th at Campbellsville University when I'll be going bald for a cure! The deadline for contributions is March 23, 2011.

The St. Baldrick's event is at 10amCT/11amET, at Campbellsville University's Powell Athletic Center, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY.

Remember you can donate by going to St. Baldrick's
and search for me under participant or by check made out to the St. Baldrick's Foundation and mail it to me at 900 Vanhoy Lane, Columbia, KY 42728. Let's stand strong, Adair County, in the fight in childhood cancer!! Cathy Luttrell, at 7:11amCT, Sunday, March 6, 2011
Cathy Luttrell is the only Adair County shavee in the St. Baldrick's event at Powell Athletic Center, 203 Tiger Way, Campbellsville, KY, at 10amCT/11amET, Saturday, March 26, 2011

2011-03-08 03:59:28 | Comments | Printable version

LWC Concert Choir gives fantastic performance to SRO crowd

Public will get second chance to see performance tonight, March 8, 2011
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By Duane Bonifer

Lindsey Wilson Concert Choir Gives Standing-Room Only Audience a Broadway Treat - The Lindsey Wilson College Concert Choir treated a standing-room only audience to hits from some of the biggest Broadway musicals of the last half-century on Monday night at Lindsey Wilson College's Norma & Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship, 402 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY.

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2011-03-08 03:24:11 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local Arts Scene

School District wish list of facilities cost tag: $41 million

Terry Partin chairs forum. Most urgent need remains new elementary school to replace the aging Col. Wm. Casey Elementary School. Other needs are a new bus garage, major renovations at John Adair and the band room, and a new auditorium at the Adair County High School. Terry Partin chairs forum.
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By Alan Reed
News from Adair County School District

The top priority need facing the Adair County School District is a new elementary school to replace Col. Wm. Casey Elementary School, according to, Ken Ross, of Sherman-Carter-Barnhart Architects, at the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Forum last night, March 7, 2011, at the Adair County Board of Education conference room.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 8
Happy Anniversary, Stephen and Michelle Westmoreland | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Akers | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Alice Lynn Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Andy Grant | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Arlis Price | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brandon Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brenda McCoy Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Montgomery | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bridget (Keltner) Singleton | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Charles Shaw | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Collin Darnell (2002) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Deloris Franklin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Justin Akers (1999) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Keith Curry | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Neil Goodin | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Nina Smith | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sharon McGuire Gupton | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Nelson Sharp, Campbellsville, KY (1921-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dustin Trevor Oakes, Russell Springs, KY (1990-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Hawkinson, Liberty, KY (1942-2019) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ellen Willis Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Flossie Janet Wright, 83, Green Co., KY (1927) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Tara Bennett Hickey, Russell Co., KY (1973) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chester (K) Maynard Russell Co., KY (1945) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Virgil Corbett Humphrey, Green Co., KY (1932) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roger Dale Stephens, Russell Co., KY (1952) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Bradshaw, Crocus, KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Lee Woolridge, Green County, KY (1958-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anthony Lee (Tony) Byrd, 55, Casey Co., KY (1959-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Helen Feather Faulkner, Taylor County, KY (1925-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Jo Owens, 75, Windsor, KY (1940-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Wanda Daniels 81, Burkesville, KY (1935-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joe David Acree, 68, Russell Co., KY(1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bobby Ronald (Bear) Combs, Summer Shade, KY/Ary, KY native (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary (Gussie) Scott Lawhorn, Albany, KY (1932-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, James Thomas Maynard, 73, Adair Co., KY/Russell Co., KY native (1944-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Rosie Virginia Lowery, Green Co., KY (1939-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Pamela Jean Wilson Scott, 67, Cumberland County, KY (1950-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ashley Allen, 41, Campbellsville, KY (1980-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Belva (Belle) Walden Bagshaw, 71, Cumberland County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Routt, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1948-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Doris Mae Burton Johnson (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Edwin (Ed) Breeding Cheatham, 65, Campbellsville, KY (1958-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Henry Noel, 82, Adair County, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, John Taylor Hubbard, 39, Taylor Co., KY native (1982-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Dean Rodgers Lee, 81, Adair Co., KY native (1939-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Milerdine (Mammy) Paxton, 93, Green Co., KY (1928-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patricia Ann Wethington, 68, formerly of Casey Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Paul Lewis Pike, 75, Campbellsville, KY (1946-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ruby Morrison, 92, Glens Fork, KY (1931-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sharon Gosser, 68, Liberty, KY (1952-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sophia Autumn Lynn Redwine, infant, Burkesville, KY (2016-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thelma Garcia, 84, Fallbrook, CA (1937-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
7:30amCTChamber of Commerce Board of Directors
The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors regularly meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:30amCT, at the Chamber office, 201 Burkesville, ST, Columbia, KY. | (ID:11733, Comment)
8:00amCTColonel William Casey Bookfair, March 7-11, 2011
Colonel William Casey School, 222 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY, will be having a Bookfair March 7-11 2011, daily from 8am-3pmCT (until 7pmCT, on Monday and Tuesday). Families can stop by on Monday after Parent/teacher conferences or come by Tuesday evening. -Pam Phipps | (ID:11900, Comment)
Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: Court Cases for TodayNo (0) court case(s) in Circuit Court. No (0) case(s) in District Court. For latest updates courts in 7-County Area, click on these links at the Kentucky Court of Justice: Adair County. Also: Casey County. Cumberland County. Green County. Metcalfe County. Russell County. Taylor County.
| (ID:12002, Comment)
The Adair County Bookmobile is Knifley, KY area of Adair Co., today. March 2011 Schedule | (ID:12005, Comment)
Exciting Art Exhibit, work of Late Adair Co. resident Alfredo Bustinza, LWC Begley Art Gallery, 8am-4pmCT. Mon.-Fri. through Sept. 30, 2011 Details/Photo(s) | (ID:13992, Comment)
3:00pmCTACES Parent-Teacher conferences, 870 Indian DR, Columbia, KY.
Adair County Elementary School Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, from 3:30-6pmCT, at ACES, 870 Indian DR, Columbia, KY. If you have any questions please contact us at (270) 384-0077. Thanks and have a great day! -Robbie Harmon, Principal, and ACES Staff | (ID:11997, Comment)
3:30pmCTACMS Parent Teacher conferences at 322 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY
Adair County Middle School, 322 General John Adair DR, Columbia, KY, will be holding Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, from 3:30 until 6:30pmCT, at the school. You do not need an appointment to visit with your child's teachers during this time. Report cards for the fourth six weeks will be available for parents to pick up at this time as well. If you have questions or would like to schedule a conference at a different time, please contact the school at (270) 384-5308. - Alma Rich, Principal | (ID:12001, Comment)
4:30pmCTCol. Wm. Casey Elementary SBDM Council, CWC, 222 Gen. John Adair DRm Columbia, KY 42728
The regular March meeting of the Col. Wm. Casey Elementary School-Based Decision-Making Council will be Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at 4:30pmCT in the school office, 222 Gen. John Adair DR, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. The SBDM Council at Col. Wm. Casey meets regularly on the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30pmCT in the school office. All meetings are open to the public. -Patty Jones, Principal | (ID:11994, Comment)
5:30pmCTEquine Nutrition Short Course at Extension Office, Columbia, KY DETAILS | (ID:11863, Comment)
6:30pmCTAdair County Ambulance Board
The Adair County Ambulance Service Tax District Board meets at 6:30pm CT. The regular meeting of the Adair County Ambulance Board us each second Tuesday at 6:30pm, at the Adair County Emergency Medical Services building on Westlake Drive, Columbia, KY. | (ID:11593, Comment)
7:00pmCTLWC Concert Choir free concert: Give my Regards to Broadway DETAILS
The Lindsey Wilson Concert Choir will perform "Give My Regards to Broadway: The Great Songs from Musicals Past and Present" at 7pmCT on March 7-8, 2011, in the Norma & Glen Hodge Center for Discipleship, 402 Helen Flatt DR, Columbia, KY. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information: chafing@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-8084. -Duane Bonifer | (ID:11905, Comment)
Adair County Fiscal Court. Printable Agenda
The Adair County Fiscal Court holds its regular monthly meeting each 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pmCT in the basement of the Adair Annex Building, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. Large, comfortable assembly room. Open to the Public. Ann Melton, Adair County CJE presiding. | (ID:11594, Comment)

  

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