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The OC thankful to Vice Mayor, Vice President Randy B

Comments re photo 39565 With help of Lindsey Wilson VP Vice Mayor finds BJ Bear

Old Coddger writes:
Man, am I glad they blew up the picture and showed me the bear. This has saved the integrity of a local newpaper fellow and another local retired geezer that doesn't see any better than I do.

I was wrong in my previous comment; there is a bear. When we all can see it we know for sure.

s/OC


2011-03-17 21:25:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Blue Ribbon Bear Board

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Courtney Clifton scores layup in CU win over John Brown U.



2011-03-17 - 179 Lane AV, Jackson, TN - Photo by Richard RoBards. CU Photo.
Campbellsville guard Courtney Clifton (Lexington, KY) lays up a shot against John Brown's Anna Parrish during the second half of the Lady Tigers' opening round game at the NAIA National Tournament at Oman Arena, Jackson, TN.

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No. 1 Seed CU overpowers John Brown U in NAIA

Whitney Ballinger leads Lady Tigers with 17 points. CU plays Langston U in second round of NAIA, at 8pmCT, Friday, March 18, 2011, at Jackson, TN.
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By Chris Megginson / Campbellsville University Athletics

JACKSON, TN - Play defense and let the offense take care of itself. That was head coach Ginger Colvin's pregame instructions Thursday, and her Lady Tigers did not disappoint. Campbellsville University held John Brown University to only 30 percent shooting and three 3-pointers in a 76-51 victory to kickoff its play in the NAIA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament at Oman Arena.


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2011-03-17 21:08:59 | Comments | Printable version

2010 Adair Co., KY census highest ever; growth rate best - area

(Updated 8:45pmCT, Thursday, March 17, 2010)

The 2010 U.S. Census Kentucky county level figures are out today, and they show that Adair County now has the highest population in the history of the county, 18,656. The previous high figure was 70 years ago, in 1940, when the population was 18,566.

Adair County's 8.2% growth rate was the highest in the seven county area, followed by Russell at 7.7%, Taylor at 6.9%, Casey at 3.3%, Metcalfe at 0.6%, Green at -2.3%, and Cumberland at -4.1%.

In actual numbers, Taylor County gained the most people, 1,596, but the rate of growth is below Adair and Russell Counties.

Figures for the CM 7-County area are as follows with County Name/(county rank in Kentucky's 120 counties)/2010 census/percentage growth/total growth/2000 census:
  1. Taylor Co (48th), 24,523 - up 6.9%, 1,596 - from 22,927
  2. Adair Co. (61st), 18,656 - up 8.2%, 1,412 - from 17,244
  3. Russell Co. (64th) - 17,565, up 7.7%, 1,250 - from 16,315
  4. Casey County (71st) - 15,955, up 3.3% - 508 from 15,447
  5. Green Co. (95th) - down 2.3%, 260 to 11,258 - from 11,518
  6. Metcalfe Co. (100th) - 10,099, up 0.6%, 62 - from 10,037
  7. Cumberland (114th) - down 4.1%, 291 to 6,856 - from 7,147
Adair County's population growth was the greatest since the 1970-1980 decade when the back to the farm movement saw a jump of 2,296.


2011-03-17 20:46:06 | Comments | Printable version

Adair Co. 4-H Shooting Sports group meets Mon., March 21, 2011

The Adair County 4-H Shooting Sports program will meet at 5pmCT, Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Adair County Sportsman's Club, 999 Lancaster DR, Columbia, KY. Anyone interested in getting involved in the shooting sports program should attend this meeting. Tony Rose

2011-03-17 20:00:16 | Comments | Printable version

Rainey scores 29 to help LWC top Southern Nazarene 64-56

By Dan White
News from Lindsey Wilson Athletics

JACKSON, TN - Ashley Rainey exploded for 20 second-half points to finish with 29 and lead the fourth seeded Lindsey Wilson College women's basketball team to a 63-56 win against fifth seeded Southern Nazarene (OK) University on Thursday in the NAIA National Championship at Oman Arena.


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2011-03-17 19:51:42 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports

Sheriff Moss asks: Donate your old cell phone

Program helps victims of abuse; phones would be reset, refurbished. Local sheriff's office to come back, with a charger, to be given to people who are victims of abuse.

By BJ Bray, Deputy Sheriff
News from the office of Sheriff Harrison Moss

The Adair County Sheriff's Office has chosen to participate in the 911 Cell Phone Bank program which takes your old cell phones and resets them to the factory settings.


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2011-03-17 18:23:43 | Comments | Printable version

Stories of wildlife serve as both inspiration and warning

Comments re photo 39551 Bear spotted by BJ Fudge on Crocus Creek Adair Co KY

By Sharon Whitehurst

The articles and photos submitted by B.J. Fudge have an air of quiet authority about them.

Although we haven't had the pleasure of meeting him, I would take his word re the sighting of wildlife, remarks about the weather or identification of local plants.


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2011-03-17 16:25:09 | Comments | Printable version

Heavenly Heirs at Tabor Community Church March 20, 2011

Adair County Sunday night singing

The Heavenly Heirs from Glasgow Ky. will be singing at Tabor Community Church,1477 Fairplay RD, Columbia, KY, on Sunday night March 20, 2011, at 6pmCT. Pastor Ralph Hadley and congregation invite everyone to attend. -Patricia Hadley


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2011-03-17 08:09:52 | Comments | Printable version

Use Control and + to make bear above e bigger

Billy Joe Fudgewrites:Some computers allow for pressing control and + to magnify their onscreen images. If CM readers can do this they can just make out the image of the bear at the grass and tree line just above the "e". By the way, I can't see the air, either but I am sooooo thankful for it. -Billy Joe FudgeComments re article 43083 Comments on the Black Bear photo prompted by a letter

2011-03-17 08:06:17 | Comments | Printable version

Inquiry about I55 Homeless Shelter

"Dennis" writes:
Hi. I was wondering about the homeless shelter. I'm going through a hard time and need a place to stay till I get back on my feet. Do you have a email where I can get ahold of them??? I don't have access to a phone to call them. Thank you for your time. Looking forward to your reply. "Dennis."
The shelter is closed and there is no contact, we have been told.


2011-03-17 06:18:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback

Purdy/Sano Bridge is now complete

The Adair County Road Department has finished construction of the Purdy Sano Bridge. The Purdy Sano Road is officially opened for though travel.

Please drive with care, and have a good day.

Thank you,

-Judge Melton


2011-03-17 05:35:15 | Comments | Printable version

Coordinators attend PRIDE training session


  • Adair County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by A.L. Sinclair and Lisa Lee, who are the county's PRIDE Co-Coordinators. In Columbia, Coordinator Rhonda Loy is charge.To volunteer for the Spring Cleanup in Adair County, please call A.L. Sinclair or Lisa Lee at 384-4703. Sinclair's e-mail address is acjudge1@duo-county.com, and Lee's e-mail address is deputylisa@live.com. In Columbia, please call Rhonda Loy at 384-2501.
  • Casey County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by PRIDE Coordinator Judy Allen. In Liberty, PRIDE Coordinator Bridgett Blake is planning the Spring Cleanup. To volunteer for the Spring Cleanup in Casey County, please contact Judy Allen at (606) 787-8311 or caseydeputyjudge@yahoo.com. In Liberty, please call Bridgett Blake at (606) 787-9973
  • Cumberland County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by Judge-Executive John Phelps, Jr., and Jerry Lynn Wheat, who serve as the county's PRIDE Co-Coordinators. In Burkesville, PRIDE Coordinator Hoy Spears is planning the Spring Cleanup.To volunteer for the Spring Cleanup in Cumberland County, please call Judge-Executive John Phelps, Jr., or Jerry Lynn Wheat at (270) 864-3444. In Burkesville, please call Hoy Spears at (270) 864-5391
  • Green County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by PRIDE Coordinator Billy Durham. In Greensburg, PRIDE Coordinator Jerry Cowherd is planning the Spring Cleanup.To volunteer for the Spring Cleanup in Green County, please contact Billy Durham at (270) 932-4024 or w.e.durham@live.com. In Greensburg, please contact Jerry Cowherd at (270) 932-4298 or director@greensburgonline.com.
  • Metcalfe County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by PRIDE Coordinator Ashley Wilson. In Edmonton, PRIDE Coordinator Dawn Devore is planning the Spring Cleanup. To volunteer for the Spring Cleanup in Metcalfe County, please call Ashley Wilson at (270) 432-3181. In Edmonton, please contact Dawn Devore at (270) 432-2811 or dawn@cityofedmontonky.com.
  • Russell County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by PRIDE Coordinator H.M. Bottom. In Russell Springs, PRIDE Coordinator Richard Roy is planning the Spring Cleanup. To volunteer for the Spring Cleanup in Russell County, please contact H.M. Bottom at (270) 343-2112 or rcem@duo-county.com. In Russell Springs, please contact Richard Roy at (270) 866-3931 or safeman@duo-county.com
  • Taylor County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by PRIDE Coordinator Debra McNear. In Campbellsville, PRIDE Coordinator Cary Noe is planning the Spring Cleanup. To volunteer for the Spring Cleanup in Taylor County, please call Debra McNear at (270) 465-7729. In Campbellsville, please call Cary Noe at (270) 465-7011

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By Cindy Lackey

Adair County's Spring Cleanup is being organized by A.L. Sinclair and Lisa Lee, who are the county's PRIDE Co-Coordinators. In Columbia, Coordinator Rhonda Loy is charge.

"Volunteering during the Spring Cleanup is important because keeping our roadsides clean is a never-ending job, and the more volunteers the better," said Sinclair, who is the county's Solid Waste Coordinator. Sinclair, who is retired from the Forestry Department, lives on East Hwy. 80 with his wife, Barbara.


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2011-03-17 05:09:16 | Comments | Printable version

LWC/ETCA biodiesel processor is here

Lindsey Wilson Energy Technology Career Academy's40 gallon processor at Adair County High School moves Heather Spoon's group one step closer to realizing the dream of making Columbia, KY a model community for energy use in America
Click on headline for story plus photo(s). To follow Heather Spoon's weblog, click to: Energy Technology Career Academy

By Duane Bonifer
News from Lindsey Wilson College/Energy Technology Academy

COLUMBIA, KY - Students in the Lindsey Wilson College Energy Technology Career Academy moved a step closer on Wednesday toward their goal of producing alternative fuel when a 40-gallon biodiesel processor arrived. The processor was assembled and housed at the Adair County High School FFA building, which provides much-needed space and a well-ventilated area to produce biodiesel fuel.


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2011-03-17 04:12:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Technology News

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2011-03-17 04:02:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today

Comments on the Black Bear photo, prompted by a letter

We knew when the picture was posted to expect some snapback smart-assed remarks about it. Old Coddger accommodated us right off. He wrote: "OK, blow it up until we can see it or it is not a bear. LOL LOL" He was talking about the photo now attached to this article: Bear spotted by BJ Fudge on Crocus Creek, Adair Co., KY But there's a serious side to the news, as well: While the area is now vastly more intriguing, we do need to know how to safely co-exist with black bears, without risking foolish, avoidable misencounters of the (perhaps) fatal kind.

By Ed Waggener

We know the the OC's response is all in good fun, and that's fine.

No, this photo can't be blown up to easily see the bear. But it was there. Billy Joe Fudge saw it and observed it for about three minutes.

He shared the photo - risking ribbing and ridicule - just to give a bit more context to the area where the bear or bears have been seen. And he, like the OC, always takes joking comments in good humor.


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2011-03-17 04:00:43 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Blue Ribbon Bear Board

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2011-03-17 01:52:21 | Comments | Printable version


Birthdays and Anniversaries for March 17
Happy Anniversary, Dean and Patricia Quinn (1972) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Anniversary, Donnie and Marina Coffey | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Bub Polston | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Chris Sharpe | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Greg Mann | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Haskin Wheeler (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, J.C. "Curly" Giles | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Jaxson Tyler Abbott (2007) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Kazandra Trejo (1997) | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Mildred Burton Thomas | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Peggy Stone | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Tonya Feese | (Updates/Corrections)
Happy Birthday, Victoria Browning Pike (1960) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Susan Oliphant, Adair County, KY (1974-2020) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Timmy Beard, Adair Co., KY (1959) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Al Sullivan, Adair Co., KY (1933) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Uneeda Burton Adair County, KY, (1934-2012) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Dorothy Baker Hinton, 83, Columbia, KY (1929) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bernis Oneal Spoonamore, Burkesville, KY (1939-2013) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Walter Jascor, 78, Liberty, KY (1936-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Harold Spivey, 91, Orlando, FL (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara J. Stone, Adair Co., KY (1935-20140) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Billie Gene Booher, Adair Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Hunt, Taylor Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Raymond Tye Faulkner, Jr., Taylor Co., KY (1923-2014) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Roy Mace, Sr., 71, Taylor County, KY (1944-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Wm. P. (Bill) Tucker, Taylor Co., KY (1939-2015) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mr. Robert Akin, 91, Green County, KY (1925-2016) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Jean Coomer, 83, Metcalfe Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Carolyn (Moochie) Taylor, 60 Taylor County, KY (1957-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Leslie Franklin Walker , Candler, NC (1941-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Meredith E. Womack, 81, Russell Co., KY (1936-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anis Pearl Ritter Parrish, formerly of Beaumont, KY (1933-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Zach Summers, 23, Campbellsville, KY/Boyle County native (1994-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Barbara Ann Fant Harlow, Metcalfe County, KY (1921-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Brian Gordon Baldwin, 63, Taylor County, KY (1954-2017) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Flossie (Keith) Warren, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Aubrey Calhoun, 83, Green County, KY (1935) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Michael Sullivan, 74, Russell Springs, KY (1944-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Marjorie Callahan, 86, Taylor Co., KY/Adair Co., KY native (1932-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Blanche (Jeffries) Hurt, 82, Metcalfe Co., KY native (1936-2018) | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Addie Corine Derringer, 78, Casey County, KY (1942-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anetna Walker Russell, Gradyville/Louisville, KY (1931-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Angie Lee, 49, Campbellsville, KY (1969-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Anna Rose Grant Wells, 72, Adair Co., KY (1948-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bill Keys, 91, Columbia, KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Bradley Hoosier, 83, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Gladys Blaydes | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Glenn Shirley Glasgow, Adair Co., KY (1920-2009) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Jack Arnold Gribbins, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1942-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Joyce Faye Turner, Adair County, KY (1942-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Lilburn Ray Hudson, Jr., Russell Springs, KY (1969-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Mabel Morgan, 96, Middleburg, KY (1924-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, Patsy Williams, 77, Taylor Co., KY (1933-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections)
In Memory Birthday, William "Billy" Wilson (1917) | (Updates/Corrections)

Events scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2011
All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
2:00amCTHappy St. Patrick's Day | (ID:12023, Comment)
8:00amCTThe Adair County Bookmobile is East KY 80 area of Adair Co., today. March 2011 Schedule | (ID:12067, 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:12100, Comment)
10:00amCTFuneral services in Greensburg, KY
for Nathaniel Thurman Milby, Green Co., KY (1934-2011)
| (ID:12097, Comment)
12:30pmCTLWC Women's Basketball vs. Southern Nazarene U, Oman Arena, 179 Lane AV, Jackson, TN
in First Round of NAIA National Tournament. PDF, Brackets, from Lindsey Wilson Athletics
| (ID:12027, Comment)
3:00pmCTAdair Co. Middle School SBDM Council meets at 322 Gen. John Adair DR
The Adair County Middle School Site Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 3pmCT. at ACMS, 322 General John Adair DR, Columbia, KY. -Cathy Luttrell | (ID:12080, Comment)
6:00pmCTCloverbuds 4-H meets at 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY
The 4-H Cloverbuds will meet for one hour starting at 6pmCT, Thursday, March 17, 2011, at tge Adair County Cooperative Extension Service, 409 Fairground ST, Columbia, KY. Cloverbuds program is for any youth ages 5- 8 years old. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Rose at (270)384-2317. -Tony Rose | (ID:12029, Comment)
Revival: Sparksville Baptist Church, 9401 Burkesville RD, Columbia, KY
Sparksville Baptist Church, 9401 Burkesville RD, Columbia, KY, will be having a revival, at 6pmCT nightly, Wednesday-Sunday, March 16-20, 2011. There will be special singing and a different pastor each night. Transportation will be available by calling Todd Robertson at (270) 634-4659. -Todd Robertson | (ID:12086, Comment)
6:30pmCTRevival and Singing
Wayne Keith will be preaching March 17th and 18th at 6:30 pmCT. On March 19th the Charles Shepherd group will sing at 6:30pmCT. Everyone is welcome to attend. Location: Melson Ridge Community Church, 3082 Melson Ridge Road (Cundiff Community), Columbia, KY 42728. | (ID:11826, Comment)
Drew Eastes, 17, in revival at Millerfield Brethren in Christ Church
There will be a Youth Revival at Millerfield Brethren In Christ Church, 1935 Millerfield Road, Columbia, KY 42728 starting Wednesday, March 16, through Sunday, March 20, 2011. Services nightly will start at 6:30pmCT; Sunday morning worship service at 10:30amCT. Our evangelist is 17 year old Drew Eastes from Tennessee. Everyone welcome! For more information call, Pastor, Richard Lehman at (270) 384-9713. -Roxanne Roberts | (ID:12049, Comment)
7:00pmCTColumbia/Adair Co. Parks & Rec Board
The meeting will start at 7pmCT 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. | (ID:11597, Comment)

 


































 
 
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