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Anna Jean Roy, Casey Co., KY (1939-2011)

She was a homemaker, factory worker, member of the Thomas Ridge Christian Church and attended Walnut Hill Separate Baptist Church

Anna Jean Roy, 71 died Tuesday March 8, 2011 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY.

Funeral services are 11amET/10amCT, Friday March 11, 2011 at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville ST, Liberty, KY, by Bro. Clifton Cowan. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmCT.


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Birds of Kentucky: House Finches



2011-03-09 - Liberty RD, Columbia, KY - Photo By Bub Polston.
Bub Polston had two favorite birds, two house finches drop in at his bird feeder. These are males. Females do not have the bright red coloring. For more on house finches see All About Birds: House Finches

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Team S.W.A.T. 3 on 3 Basketball tournament April 1, 2011

Relay for Life Team S.W.A.T. in memory of Sarah Irvin-Gardner, will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2011, with registration at 6pmCT; games begin at 6:30pmCT, at Adair County High School Gym, 526 Indian DR, Columbia, KY. There are no NCAA games this night. Entry fee is $50 per team with a maximum of five players per team. All proceeds will go towards Relay for Life. -Wes Irvin

2011-03-09 18:28:12 | Comments | Printable version

Josephine Grady, Adair Co., KY native (1931-2011)

She was a member of a highly regarded Bliss community family and of the Santa Fee Baptist Church. She was retired from Fruit of the Loom

Josephine Grady, 79, of Campbellsville, KY, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at 2:08amET at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville, KY.

The funeral service will be Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1pmCT, at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY, with Pastor Donnie Walkup delivering the eulogyBurial will be in Columbia Cemetery, 315 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 6pmCT at the funeral home.


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2011-03-09 15:09:38 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries

Mr. Treece to propose longer school days starting Mar. 16, 2011

Half hour per day for 12 days will make up for one full day of school missed

By Alan Reed
News from the Adair County School District

Superintendent Darrell Treece will propose extending the school day by thirty minutesbeginning Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Treece will make the proposal at the next board ofeducation meeting on Tuesday evening March 15, 2011.


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Adair Fiscal Court meeting, March 8, 2011


  • CEO Rick Brown brings progress report from WRH
  • Lenny Stone delivers exciting report of progress at water company
  • County treasury reconciled balance up over January
  • 911 second readings approved; board approved
  • Three part time dispatchers at 911 hired
  • New bank accounts established for special funds
  • Road renamed in honor of Ray Partin
  • Solid waste czar reports heavier littering: Calls for volunteers for April Pride cleanup
  • Jail revenues down; Adair costs up; Jailer Wilson gets approval for home incarceration program
  • Court stays with Anthem Blue Cross

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By Ed Waggener

Rick Brown gives report on the Westlake

Rick Brown, the interim CEO of Westlake Regional Hospital, gave a brief update on the progress being made since the recent coordinated resignations of top management at the huge enterprise.

Brown delivered the report to the Tuesday, March 8, 2011, Adair Fiscal Court, CJE Ann Melton presiding, and with all seven members of Fiscal Court, Harold Burton (1), Daryl Flatt (2), Sammy Baker (3), Perry Reeder (4), Billy Dean Coffey (5), Joe Rogers (6) and Billy Dean Coffey (7), present.

Brown said that the Hospital now can offer Physical Therapy through an arrangement with a local home health agency. He said that his company's assessment of the hospital is nearly complete and should be ready for the March meeting of the Adair County Hospital Board. He said that a Human Resources Director is being hired and that new services are planned for the area. He told the court that the biggest resource is the hospital's dedicated doctors and staff.


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Annette Jones, Hosparus of KY to speak at The Pines

The Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce will have their monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15, beginning at 11:15amCT at Mulligan's at The Pines at Lindsey Wilson, 275 Country Club RD, Columbia, KY.

Corporate Sponsor of the month will be Hosparus of Central Kentucky. Speakers will be Annette Jones - volunteer coordinator plus a team of Hosparus caregivers including an R.N. Pam Druin, Social worker Tina Creason, Amy Clark, Community Outreach Manager and Chaplain Bob Craig who will speak on "The Hosparus Team Approach." All Chamber members are encouraged to attend and prospective members are always welcomed. -Sue StiversExecutive Director


2011-03-09 09:52:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Chamber Insights

Columbia/Adair Co. Economic Development Authority meets

The ColumbiaAdair County Economic Development Authority, Inc. meets this morning, Wednesday, March 9, 2011. CACEDA meets each second Wednesday to the first Wednesday, at 8amCT, at the Chamber Board Room, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public. -Sue Stivers Executive Director, Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce. (270) 384-6020

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2011-03-09 05:10:41 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Page family lab, Dolly, missing from The Flatwoods

Dusty Page writes:
Our family pet, Dolly a female black lab is missing in The Flatwoods Community of Adair County. She has been missing since Sunday March 6,2011. If anyone has seen her, please call (270) 634-2532. -Dusty PageSee ANIMALS

2011-03-09 05:09:51 | Comments | Printable version

Birthday coincidence: Lisa Clark, mom Betty Fisher, March 9

Popular Columbia radio personality Lisa Clark and her mother, Betty Fisher, share a birthday today, March 9. Lisa is 43, her mother is 65 today.

In addition to a Happy Birthday on CM, we hope Lisa's listeners on WAIN will call in well wishes for both daughter and mother.BIRTHDAYS


2011-03-09 04:45:43 | Comments | Printable version

ACHS juniors will get special incentives to take ACT

By Ann Young, ACHS Counselor

Lindsey Wilson College has partnered with Adair County High School to offer rewards to juniors taking the ACT

All juniors in the state of Kentucky will be taking the ACT, a test for college readiness and achievement, on Tuesday, March 15. LWC has donated a day of fun in their Holloway Health and Wellness Center on Thursday, March 17. Juniors must be in attendance on the day of the ACT and put forth good faith effort in order to be eligible to go.

Parents are encouraged to make sure their child attends on March 15, 2011, and is prepared for the test. While at the HWC juniors will be able to play basketball, water volleyball, badmitton and walleyball, as well as use the pool, hot tub, cardio and weight equipment. LWC will also be providing students with lunch while they are there. -Ann Young


2011-03-09 04:28:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education

(Ad) Big Yard sale off Liberty RD, Columbia, KY

Garage Sale, Adair Co., KY. 190 Rosebud Lane, Columbia, KY. Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, 2011, starting at 8amCT. Lot's of everything for everyone. I have clothes, some furniture, some antiques, books, toys, an official bingo set with over a hundred cards, riding toys, pictures, Christmas items, shoes, a Dell computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard, comic books, toy box, and much more. Billie Kay Farris, 5 miles east of Columbia on Libertty RD (KY 206). Watch for signs.
See CM YARD SALES


2011-03-09 04:12:37 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 9
Happy Birthday, Addison Faith Gibson | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Aiden Hinkle (2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Betty Fisher (1946) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brent Baker (1975) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brian Cowan | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Brittany Wall | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Camden Dwayne Harvey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, DJ Ballou | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Dylan Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Floren C. Morrison | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxson Riley Bell (2006) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kay Powell | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kaylee Vance (2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Lisa Clark (1968) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Ramona Dial | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Rhonda Calhoun | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Roxanne Yarberry Hart | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Sarah Hancock (2000) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tara Pierce | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Terry Flatt | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Walter Avin Janes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Avin Janes, 81, Dirigo, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Wright, 76, Campbellsville, KY (1943-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Lucille Fisher, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1946-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Betty Pauline Pike, 85, Campbellsville, KY (1937-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bryson Conley Skaggs, 18, Campbellsville, KY (2005-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Cecil W. Pearson, Jr., 57, Knifley, KY (1967-2024) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Chrystal Ree Martin Blaydes, 90, Taylor Co., KY Metcalfe native (1925-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dale Alfred Napper, 74, Adair County, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Donna Kay Patterson, 66, Greensburg, KY (1956-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Fay Wade, Russell Springs, KY (1932-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Finis Burton | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Frances Murphy, 77, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gary Foster, Taylor Co., KY/McCreary Co. native (1948-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gregory Todd Galloway, 52, Casey County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harlan (Bubby) Anderson, 74, Burkesville, KY (1942-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Heather Davidson, Laughlin, NV (1979-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Hilda Juanita Vannoy, 84, Casey County, KY (1935-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Isaiah Gyle Rexroat, 16, Russell Co., KY (2004-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, JoAnn Allison Durrett, 76, Greensburg, KY (1939-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jordan Redmon (March 9, 1992 - July 7, 2008) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Johnson Randolph, Casey Co., KY (1935-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Dale (Lightning) Turner, Green County, KY (1956-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Larry Randell Poindexter, Cumberland Co., KY (1953-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leon Salyers, Casey Co., KY (1939-2011) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mark Steven Ponder, 65, Casey Co., KY (1951-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mary Catherine Russell Miller (March 9, 1911 - October 18, 1981) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Maymie Page Janes, 90, Adair County, KY (1926-2016) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Ola Bright, Taylor County, KY (1921-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Reda F. Rooks, 64, Columbia, KY (1959-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert Bradley Bradshaw, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robert W. Smith, 84, Taylor Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Robyn Elaine Lear, 37, Liberty, KY (1983-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Sandy Gregory, Taylor County, KY, (1961-2014) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Shannon Whitlow Klassen, Green Co., KY (1973-2012) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Thomas Mark Tarter, 62, Dunnville, KY (1955-2017) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Unema Roberts | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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:11901, Comment)
Adair Co. Judicial Center, 201 Campbellsville ST. Columbia, KY: Court Cases for TodayNo (0) court case(s) in Circuit Court. Eighty-three (83) 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:12015, Comment)
The Adair County Bookmobile is Milltown, KY area of Adair Co., today. March 2011 Schedule | (ID:12016, Comment)
Columbia-Adair Co. Economic Development Authority meets
The Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority, Inc. meets each second Wednesday to the first Wednesday, at 8amCT, at the Chamber Board Room, 201 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY. The meeting is open to the public-Sue Stivers Executive Director, Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. (270) 384-6020 | (ID:12017, 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:13993, Comment)
10:00amCT Children's Story Hour at Adair County Public Library
At the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY, at 10:00amCT. Children's Story Hour is each Wednesday at 10:00amCT. -ALEINA MILLIGAN, ACPL Children's Librarian. | (ID:11558, Comment)
11:00amCTFuneral service in Burkesville, KY, for Frances Scott Ponder, Cumberland Co., KY (1936-2011) | (ID:11998, Comment)
12:05pmCTLenten service, luncheon at Columbia UMC, 202 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY (Details) | (ID:12007, Comment)
1:00pmCTHomeschool Story Hour
Homeschool Story Hour with Miss Aleina is every Wednesday at 1:00pmCT at the Adair County Public Library, 307 Greensburg ST, Columbia, KY. Phone (270) 384-2472. Everyone is welcome, whether homeschool or not. | (ID:11563, Comment)
Funeral services in Russell Springs, KY, for Irene Shearer, Russell County (1915-2011) | (ID:11996, Comment)
4:00pmCTTime to check Directory of Churches for Wednesday evening worship service schedules. | (ID:11568, Comment)
6:00pmCTPlanning & Zoning Board of Adjustment meets | (ID:11831, Comment)

 


































 
 
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