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Daily News for Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Annual unemployment improves, in area, 2009 to 2010 Five of the seven Columbia area counties show improvement in unemployment rates from 2009 to 2010, while one county, Taylor stayed the same, and one, Casey County, had a very slight increase. The numbers for the 7 County area are as follows:
The figures were released today, April 19, 2011, by the Kentucky Education Cabinet. 2011-04-19 17:41:13 | Comments | Printable version
Lauds Dino's family for standing by best friend Beverly Merritt writes: Great news about Dino coming home. I forgot who said this...so for now, it will be anonymous:Comments re article 43783 Happy ending for dog reluctantly left at Sugarfoot RescueDogs are not our whole lives. But they make our lives whole.My dog, O'Reilly, and his little brother, Sunny (both dogs found in a ditch in Adair County now living in Atlanta) just turned one year old. They are so precious! 2011-04-19 17:12:48 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Letters and Reader Feedback
Jim: Glad he was not hanging around here in 1918 By "Jim" I woulda been in a lot - nay, a passel; perhaps, even, a gob! - of trouble had I been hanging around 'Lumbia in May, 1918: County Judge W.S. Sinclair informed the News last Thursday night that he was going to enforce the vagrant act, and that he intended to have every man, white or black, in the town of Columbia, who does not work as much as thirty-six hours in each week, brought before him, and if they could not show just cause for idleness they would be dealt with according to the law.Researched by "Jim." 2011-04-19 16:54:34 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Jim: History
May is water awareness month: Take the 40 gallon water challenge Reading Pride is promoting rain barrels for environment, as fundraisers reminded Adair County Extension Agent Nick Roy of the 40 gallon water challenge - one he thinks a lot of Adair Countians might like to take From Nick Roy, Adair County Extension Office Source: Ashley Osborne, Extension associate Come on, Kentucky - Georgia and Alabama are leaving us in the dust! Yes, its just a friendly competition, but we need all the help we can get to prove Kentucky cares about the environment. Help the Commonwealth win the water conservation challenge by participating. Heres how you can save 40 gallons of water a day for your county and Kentucky. Pledge now. Across the southern United States individuals are taking the 40 Gallon Challenge. The 40 Gallon Challenge is a regional campaign that challenges residents to conserve at least 40 gallons of water per day. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 16:49:10 | Comments | Printable version
James Mayo Cooksey, Metcalfe Co., KY (d. April 17, 2011) He was a member of a respected Metcalfe Co., KY family, a veteran of World War II, and had retired after 24 years with Fawcett Printing Co. in Louisville, KY; he was also a carpenter James Mayo Cooksey, age 90, of Louisville went be the Lord Sunday, April17, 2011. Funeral services will be held 2pmCT, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Butler Funeral Home, 201 East ST, Edmonton, KY, with burial in the Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1pm until 8pmCT Tuesday and after 9amCT, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 15:46:07 | Comments | Printable version
Eulogy for Alta Garnett (1908-2011) Written and Delivered by Dr. G. Ted Taylor on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY Alta Barbee Garnett, Columbia, KY, (1908-2011) 37,424 Thirty-seven thousand, four hundred and twenty-four days represents the number of days thatAlta Garnett lived a blessed life. Over this span of time, Alta experienced a stable foundationthat enabled her to constantly adjust to more than a century of rapidly changing culture. Mrs. Garnett's foundation for her blessed life was one house, one school, and one churchduring her lifetime. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 15:24:12 | Comments | Printable version
Rev. Kenny Carter, Jr., evangelist at Second Christian Church revival Second Christian Church, 829 Burkesville ST, Columbia, KY, is having their Revival, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, April 20, 21, and 22, 2011, at 6pmCT each evening, with guest pastor Rev. Kenny Carter, Jr., the evangelist. Everyone is welcome. You are invited to come and join us. -Violet Graves 2011-04-19 14:56:26 | Comments | Printable version
Post 15 will help with prescription drug take-back, April 30, 2011 Starts at 10amCT, Saturday, April 30, 2011, at KSP Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY COLUMBIA, KY - On April 30, 2011, the Kentucky State Police along with the DEA will participate in a national prescription take-back initiative to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our communities. Post 15 will accept expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs, non-controlled and over the counter substances from local citizens from 10am to 2pmCT, on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, Columbia, KY. Intra-venous solutions, injectibles and syringes will not be accepted. This one day effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. Post 15 services Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Adair, Casey, Russell, Metcalfe, Monroe, Clinton and Cumberland Counties. 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. 2011-04-19 13:06:56 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
LWC Volleyball adds Wilkerson to 2011 Recruiting Class Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Dan White, LWC Sports Information COLUMBIA, KY - Sierra Wilkerson from The Colony, Texas is the fifth member of the 2011 Lindsey Wilson College volleyball recruiting class, Blue Raider head coach Andy Cavins announced on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Wilkerson is a 5-11 middle blocker with experience in Texas club volleyball with Victory Volleyball and was a member of the 2011 Texas 4A State semifinalist team at The Colony High School. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 12:53:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Sports
Michael Thelbert Wooley, Elkhorn, KY (1984-2011) Click on headline for complete obituary plus photo(s) Michael Thelbert Wooley, age 26, of Raikes Hill Road, Elkhorn, died Sunday at his residence. Funeral services will be at 2pmET/1pmCT, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home, 503 E. Main ST, Campbellsville, KY, with burial in the Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family requests visitation 5pm-8pmET/4pm-7pmCT, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at the Lyon-DeWitt Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 12:17:52 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Sherri L. Eads, Liberty, KY (1962-2011) She was a member of a large, respected Casey Co., KY, family. She was a former employee of Oshkosh B'Gosh. She was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ Sherri L. Eads, passed away Monday April 18, 2011 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was 49. Funeral services are at 2pmCT, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 792 Campbellsville ST, Liberty, KY, by Bro. J. D. McDonald. Burial will be in Oak Grove Contown Cemetery.Visitation is Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home from 6pm-9pmET/5pm-8pmET. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 11:59:39 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Jerry D. Passmore, Russell Springs, KY (1990-2011) He was a member of a large respected family with deep roots in Casey and Russell Counties, KY Jerry D. Passmore, 20, Russell Springs, KY, died Sunday, April 17, 2011, at 1429 McClendon Ridge RD, Russell Springs, Russell Co., KY.The funeral service will be at Bethel United Baptist Church, Dunnville, KY, at 3pmCT, on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, with Bro. Delvin Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Bethel United Baptist Church Cemetery, Dunnville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 11:36:44 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
CU celebrates Earth Day with planting of tree, flowers 'Do one act of green every day, It's not only a privilege, but a duty.' - Taylor Co. County Judge Executive Eddie Rogers Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Elena Groholske News from Campbellsville University CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - Campbellsville University celebrated the 41st annual Earth Day celebration on April 18 with the planting of a serviceberry tree on campus near the newly-acquired log cabin at 503 North Columbia Ave., Campbellsville, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 11:11:21 | Comments | Printable version
WKU changes summer operating hours to save energy News from Western Kentucky University BOWLING GREEN, KY - Western Kentucky University officials announced Monday, April 18, 2011, that the University will operate on an alternative schedule for the summer. Beginning May 16 through August 12, 2011, WKU's business operating hours will be from 7:30am to 3pmCT, Monday through Friday. Classes will still be held throughout the day and during evening hours. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 10:54:36 | Comments | Printable version
Arvis (Cowboy) Mann, Russell Co.,KY (1930-2011) He was a member of a large, respected, Russell County, KY, family and a farmer. Arvis (Cowboy) Mann, 80, Bernard RD, Jamestown, KY, died Monday, April 18, 2011, at 10:20pmCT. The funeral service will be at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel, 202 N. Main ST, Jamestown, KY, at 1pmCT, on Thursday, April 21, 2011, with Bro. Bill Welker officiating. Burial will be in the Blakey Cemetery, Jamestown, KY. Visitation will be after 10amCT, Thursday, April 21, 2011, at the funeral home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 10:42:54 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Pride is promoting rain barrels for environment, as fundraisers Watering lawns from rainbarrels can save up to 40% of water bills, according to Pride spokesperson. Schools can raise funds by selling rain barrels, as well. Click on headline for full story, photo By Cindy Lackey SOMERSET, KY - Pride is partnering with schools to offer rain barrels to thrifty homeowners as a fundraiser for environmental education and a safeguard for water quality. Proceeds from rain barrel sales will benefit Pride environmental education programs across the region. Ten percent of the funds will go directly to the schools that participate in the rain barrel project. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 07:12:28 | Comments | Printable version
Mid-South Conference announces Softball Players of the Week Alex Jane Clemmons of CU is Player of the Week; Shawnee State University sophomore Ali Thompson is Pitcher of the Week, an honor dominated by three time MSC Pitcher of the Week Anyibell Ramirez of Lindsey Wilson College By Chris Wells, Mid South Conference Sports Information Director LOUISVILLE, KY - Campbellsville University senior Alex Jane Clemmons is the Mid-South Conference Softball Player of the Week and Shawnee State University sophomore Ali Thompson is the MSC Pitcher of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 05:48:17 | Comments | Printable version
Wild bee swarm in Russell Co. comes home to friends Russell Springs writer thinks maybe bees have a sense of where humans are bee lovers Click on headline for full story plus photo(s) By Shevawn Richards We found these bees swarming an old apple tree in our back yard on East Steve Wariner DR in Russell Springs, KY, on Monday, April 18, 2011. Mike Foley's family used to keep bees to help pollinate their orchard and flowers. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 04:47:09 | Comments | Printable version
Short history of WGRB, by Mark Hale Nine year veteran of Campbellsville's WGRB-Tv - physically in Cane Valley - remembers job there as his favorite Comments re article 43776: Query Reader wants to know more about WGRB-Tv 34 By Mark Hale If I remember correctly WGRB TV 34 signed on the air in April of 1983. I began working there in December 1984 and was there for 9 years. The station was owned by Billy Speer of Campbellsville. Campbellsville was the city it was licensed in, but its physical address was in Cane Valley, Adair Co., KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 04:39:21 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Local History
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Adair Co. Medication Take Back Program at Expo Farm, Home, & Garden Expo Saturday, April 30, 2011, 10amCT to 2pmCT at Adair Co. Elementary School, ACES, 870 Indian DR, Columbia, KY By Rick Wilson Figuring out a safe and legal way to dispose of unused or expired medications can be difficult, but help is available. Several Adair County agencies are teaming up to offer the program again this year to dispose of unneeded or expired medications: The Adair County Judges Office, The Adair County Solid Waste Management Program, The Adair County Coroners Office, The Adair County Sheriffs Office, Columbia City Police Department and The Adair County Jail. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2011-04-19 03:46:36 | Comments | Printable version
Wendy Gousha: Happy to read story of Dino coming home Wendy Gousha writes: Thank you, Peg, for all you do for our four legged friends. You are so right when you say for people struggling with the idea to abandon their animals, how they feel and do not understand the circumstances their owners have put them in.Comments re article 43783. Happy ending for dog reluctantly left at Sugarfoot Rescue 2011-04-19 03:23:26 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for April 19 Happy Birthday, Bobby Shives (1981) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chasity Janes | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Coffey (2006) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jamie Sparks Shelley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Kylie Rayburn (1995) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, LaTashua Nichole Moore (1989) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Michael Compton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Stacy Melton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Will Waggener (1988) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Rebecca (Becky) Holsclaw, Louisville, KY (1965-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Kathleen Fay Floyd, Bethelridge, KY (1933-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, William (Billy) Murrell, Columbia, KY (1935-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Minnie Corbin Rubarts, Columbia, KY (1918) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jannie Cape, 83, formerly of Adair Co., KY | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arnold Lee Gooch, Casey County, KY (1946) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mr. Willie Van (Bee) Groce, Cumberland Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Michelle Anna Marie Cole (1977) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Mae Hammond, Russell Co., KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Helen Stamper, Casey Co., KY (1925-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, John (Bozie) Miller, Russell County, KY (1949-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Darlene Wariner Cunningham, Russell Co., KY (1947-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Vestie Wright, 92, Burkesville, KY (1921-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary Joyce Lee, 79, Glasgow, KY (1935-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Nadine Wethington, Adair native, Casey Co., KY (1938-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Eddie W. York, 50, Russell Co., KY (1964-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronnie Joe Wesley, Casey Co., KY (1941-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In memory birthday, Betty Muriel Goff, Louisville, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carl Bloyd Underwood, 89, Taylor Co., KY (1927-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Reba F. Rodgers, 83, Adair Co., KY (1934-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Toso Compton, Metcalfe Co., KY (1931) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Christopher Ray Deweese, 38, Summer Shade, KY (1979-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Laura Hereford Rush, Crocus, KY (1929-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Winnie Lois Curry, 84, Columbia, KY (1933-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Amy Harrison Jessie, 82, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Arthur Wayne Key, 77, Burkesville, KY (1943-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bruce A. Cain, Russell County, KY (1959-2019) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Spurling, 94, Green Co., KY native (1928-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dixie P. (Shorty) Hamilton, 79, Adair Co., KY native (1943-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Freeman P. West, 75, Columbia, KY (1947-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Gary Dean Foley, 61, Adair Co., KY native (1961-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lawrence Hamilton, 79, Campbellsville, KY (1944-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Leonard Opal Burress, Elk Horn, KY (1921-2010) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Margaret Hale Bradshaw, Russell County, KY (1936-1991) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary J. McLean | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Thompson, 84, Campbellsville, KY (1938-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Milford Henry Lowe, 84, Taylor Co., KY (1938-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Polly J. Harden, 82, Jamestown, KY (1940-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ronald Warren Hixson, 91, Taylor Co., KY (1931-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ruby Starnes, 93, Russell Springs, KY (1927-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Faye Johnson, 64, Columbia, KY (1956-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Stephen 'Bumper' Milby, Green County, KY native Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2011 All events are listed in Central Time. Submit your upcoming event using our Contact Form.
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